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Advancing Our Communities Through Mentoring
by Stacy Phelps
Understanding Nanotechnology in Medicine
Empowerment Through Education
by Cassandra Brooks
The miracle of nanotechnology offers hope to millions of people who suffer from incurable diseases and opens doors for Natives interested in research that can help their communities.
From Engineering to Encouraging Higher Education
by Barbara Sorensen
Stacy Phelps, who received the 2009 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, relates the importance of helping Native students believe in their intellectual capabilities.
It’s More Than Checking a Box
by Kevin Brown and Joseph Stahlman
Concerns about new reporting procedures on race and ethnicity in educational institutions are reviewed.
The Lost Ladybug Project
by Christine Graef
Cornell University researchers work with local Native communities to recover disappearing ladybug species.
Three Students, Three Stories
Interviews with Native Graduate Students
by W. Berkeley Kauffman
Native grad students in the sciences offer advice on college decision-making.
Technology and Indigenous Worldview
A Balanced Match
by Christine Graef
With the help of the Tuscarora Environmental Program, the Tuscorora Nation is able to survey land in an effort to protect and restore natural and cultural resources.
Reclaiming Community Through Film
by Jenny Kurzweil
Valarie Jernigan raises awareness about health issues within Native communities through filmmaking.
Applying to Medical School
Tackling the Personal Statement
by Siobhan Wescott
A graduate of Harvard Medical School, the author explains the importance of the personal statement in the admission process.
Trying Times for Transfer Students
Community Colleges Face Daunting Hurdles
by Deborah Coffin
Pros and cons of transferring from a two-year to a fouryear college are explored.
Caring for Community
by Mary Bowannie
The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program has improved pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and increased economic self-sufficiency in areas where there are high poverty rates.
How to Fix the STEM Education Crisis
by Meris Stansbury
Experts weigh in on teacher qualification, cultural perceptions, and systemic solutions for improving US math and science instruction.
2010 Annual Summer Opportunities Guide
Red Alert!
Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge
by Daniel Wildcat
Reviewed by Richard Simonelli
Author Daniel Wildcat explores the traditional wisdom of Native Americans in solving environmental problems.
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