The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) was founded in 1995 to prepare Alaska Native students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. It starts with middle school programs where students build computers and explore careers. In high school, the Acceleration Academy advances students' math and science skills through intensive summer courses. The best students can then work in internships with industry partners. ANSEP has grown significantly, with over 1,800 students currently participating in its pipeline from middle school through graduate school.
VIRTUAL VISIONARY : NASA's HIDDEN LATINA EVELYN MIRALLESJudi Jordan
1) Evelyn Miralles is a Latina rocket scientist and principal engineer who has worked at NASA for over 25 years developing virtual reality (VR) technology to train astronauts.
2) She helped create Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG), a VR system used to simulate space operations since 1993.
3) As the leader of NASA's Virtual Reality Laboratory, Miralles oversees training astronauts in activities like spacewalks and robotics using VR.
1) Andy is preparing for his first day of online classes by putting on a funny face and mustache for his computer camera.
2) The document emphasizes the importance of how students present themselves visually during online classes and providing engaging content to hold students' attention.
3) Some of the challenges discussed with online teaching include distractions in the home environment, keeping students engaged, and managing emotions when technology fails.
This article discusses student views on e-books versus print textbooks at San Jose State University. It finds that while e-book usage is growing, many students still prefer print textbooks, especially for classes involving diagrams, pictures or where concentrating is important. The campus library checks out many more e-books than print books. While e-books are often cheaper and more convenient, many students still like the tactile experience of print or selling back physical books. The Robotics Club is profiled as teaching students hands-on skills not covered in classes through building robots.
This document discusses the use of social media in the biometrics industry. It provides perspectives from industry experts on why companies should participate in social media and how to approach it effectively. The experts emphasize understanding the environment, having leadership buy-in, establishing guidelines, targeting the right audience, and being patient as social media success takes time to achieve. The conclusion is that social media has become important for every industry to engage in relevant conversations and educate the public about their technology.
The document describes K-12 student engagement programs offered by Johnson Controls that are aimed at boosting student performance, igniting creativity, and promoting conservation. The programs include an Academy of Energy Education that provides curriculum, activities, and training to students and teachers on topics like renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability. It also discusses specific programs available at different grade levels and how the programs have benefited various school districts.
The EDGE program enables Penn State and Kazakh universities to offer virtual international exchange experiences for their students. Through EDGE, students in Kazakhstan and Pennsylvania take collaborative online courses, working on group projects across 10 time zones. This provides students global learning opportunities without international travel. EDGE courses have included students creating a mobile app together and contrasting food choices in their countries. Faculty say EDGE offers students a transformative experience that prepares them for global careers.
Cedars International Academy is partnering with Austin Community College and education leaders to create a new public charter high school using project-based learning and STEAM curriculum. The school will provide high school students access to college-level classes for credit. As the principal of a previous successful PBL school, Steven Zipkes will ensure the new school uses authentic, engaging learning experiences to achieve high graduation and college acceptance rates. Students will develop digital literacy and learning skills through a one-to-one iPad initiative and the Echo digital platform. Admissions applications for the inaugural 8th-10th grade classes will be accepted through February with a lottery held on March 4th.
VIRTUAL VISIONARY : NASA's HIDDEN LATINA EVELYN MIRALLESJudi Jordan
1) Evelyn Miralles is a Latina rocket scientist and principal engineer who has worked at NASA for over 25 years developing virtual reality (VR) technology to train astronauts.
2) She helped create Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG), a VR system used to simulate space operations since 1993.
3) As the leader of NASA's Virtual Reality Laboratory, Miralles oversees training astronauts in activities like spacewalks and robotics using VR.
1) Andy is preparing for his first day of online classes by putting on a funny face and mustache for his computer camera.
2) The document emphasizes the importance of how students present themselves visually during online classes and providing engaging content to hold students' attention.
3) Some of the challenges discussed with online teaching include distractions in the home environment, keeping students engaged, and managing emotions when technology fails.
This article discusses student views on e-books versus print textbooks at San Jose State University. It finds that while e-book usage is growing, many students still prefer print textbooks, especially for classes involving diagrams, pictures or where concentrating is important. The campus library checks out many more e-books than print books. While e-books are often cheaper and more convenient, many students still like the tactile experience of print or selling back physical books. The Robotics Club is profiled as teaching students hands-on skills not covered in classes through building robots.
This document discusses the use of social media in the biometrics industry. It provides perspectives from industry experts on why companies should participate in social media and how to approach it effectively. The experts emphasize understanding the environment, having leadership buy-in, establishing guidelines, targeting the right audience, and being patient as social media success takes time to achieve. The conclusion is that social media has become important for every industry to engage in relevant conversations and educate the public about their technology.
The document describes K-12 student engagement programs offered by Johnson Controls that are aimed at boosting student performance, igniting creativity, and promoting conservation. The programs include an Academy of Energy Education that provides curriculum, activities, and training to students and teachers on topics like renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability. It also discusses specific programs available at different grade levels and how the programs have benefited various school districts.
The EDGE program enables Penn State and Kazakh universities to offer virtual international exchange experiences for their students. Through EDGE, students in Kazakhstan and Pennsylvania take collaborative online courses, working on group projects across 10 time zones. This provides students global learning opportunities without international travel. EDGE courses have included students creating a mobile app together and contrasting food choices in their countries. Faculty say EDGE offers students a transformative experience that prepares them for global careers.
Cedars International Academy is partnering with Austin Community College and education leaders to create a new public charter high school using project-based learning and STEAM curriculum. The school will provide high school students access to college-level classes for credit. As the principal of a previous successful PBL school, Steven Zipkes will ensure the new school uses authentic, engaging learning experiences to achieve high graduation and college acceptance rates. Students will develop digital literacy and learning skills through a one-to-one iPad initiative and the Echo digital platform. Admissions applications for the inaugural 8th-10th grade classes will be accepted through February with a lottery held on March 4th.
Next Generation Engineering Education White Paper (2)Andy Lau
- Engineering education and training is virtually non-existent in K-12 education in most states according to a Purdue University study, and many educators believe engineering concepts should be introduced at an earlier age.
- New standards and programs aim to improve STEM education beginning in middle school through hands-on learning opportunities, but misconceptions still limit girls' and women's participation in the field.
- At the university level, flipped classroom models and virtual learning tools are helping to engage students and make the most of limited classroom time for technical subjects like engineering.
Newsletter Academic Spotlight Technology and Teaching Intersect 2016 MarchTerry Vahey
1) The newsletter discusses how technology is being used at SJSU to support student success through predictive analytics, new teaching methods using technology, and connecting students and faculty to remote partners.
2) An example is provided of an international project between SJSU and Vietnamese universities to strengthen social work education in Vietnam using technologies like WebEx and Google Sites to connect participants across distances.
3) The newsletter also describes how two SJSU professors received grants to redesign key courses using new technologies to increase student engagement like interactive polling software and modular online content.
The document discusses recent changes and planned improvements to the science program and facilities at Shady Side Academy. It describes how the science department has shifted to an inquiry-based approach with more collaborative, hands-on learning. This involves students doing experiments and presenting their findings. Planned facility upgrades at all three campuses aim to better support this approach with updated labs and equipment to allow students to learn like scientists. Donations will fund renovations to middle school labs over the summer and plans are in place to renovate junior school labs in 2015.
The document summarizes an agenda for a seminar on STEM courses offered by the Endeavour Academy for middle and high school students. It provides an overview of the Endeavour Institute's mission to inspire students through hands-on STEM learning. It also discusses how new standards in Common Core math and English, Next Generation Science Standards, and computer-based assessments require focusing more on skills like problem-solving in addition to content knowledge. An example activity demonstrates teaching graphing concepts through motion detection.
NSC_StudentVoices Featured Article 09-30-15Jonathan Burt
This document summarizes a community college program that received funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop STEM certificate programs through collaboration between 10 community colleges. The program created new technical curricula in 5 STEM fields and implemented a completion model that helped 1400 students achieve a 69% on-time completion rate, over 3 times the typical rate. The program opened doors for students, and two students introduced Vice President Biden at a White House event about the program.
The document provides an overview of activities at Westside Career Center for the Spring/Summer 2018 semester. It discusses guest speakers that visited student programs in engineering, marketing, law and public safety, automotive technology, simulation and animation, and health science. It also describes tutoring programs to help students in reading and math and prepare for standardized tests. Upcoming events are listed such as state conferences, an awards day, and testing. The counseling program activities of advising students on academic plans, arranging dual enrollment, and assisting with career and college preparation are highlighted.
Blog Flipped Classrooms Blog 2012 10 12Terry Vahey
SJSU partnered with edX to offer an electrical engineering course using MIT's Circuits and Electronics MOOC materials. Students watched online lectures as homework and worked through problems in class, flipping the traditional model. Preliminary midterm exam results found students in the flipped class scored 10-11 points higher than those in traditional classes, despite more difficult exams. The university hopes this model of using online materials can enhance student learning.
The document discusses the Ohio Supercomputer Center's (OSC) Summer Institute, a two-week program that provides 20 high school students the opportunity to conduct research using supercomputing resources. The goal is to expose students to STEM fields and develop their skills. Students work in groups on projects involving topics like image processing, cancer research, and astrophysics. At the end, they present their findings. The program aims to introduce students to careers involving advanced technology.
This document provides an agenda and information for the Schools Innovation Symposium 2018 hosted by Curtin University. The symposium aims to promote collaboration between schools and organizations to drive transformation and innovation in STEM education through learner-centered initiatives. The agenda includes presentations from schools on innovative projects involving areas like AR/VR, drones, esports, design/making, robotics, and more. It also covers breakout sessions for schools to connect with specific projects and opportunities for higher degree research partnerships between teachers and Curtin University to measure STEM program outcomes. The goal is to take teaching practice and students to the forefront of innovation.
- Myles Robinson graduated from Kennesaw State University with a chemistry degree and was inspired by his mother's career as a nurse to enter the medical field.
- While in school, he gained clinical experience working as a certified nursing assistant and assisting a KSU professor with laboratory research.
- Robinson was accepted to the University of Chicago's highly competitive Pritzker School of Medicine program and was awarded a $200,000 scholarship after posting exceptional scores on his Medical College Admission Test.
The Belvoir Chapter of AFCEA participated in a STEM Career Day at Walt Whitman Middle School in June. Young AFCEANs gave 20-minute presentations to students about the importance of STEM skills and how they are applicable to many careers. The chapter vice president stated that developing STEM skills early increases chances for college and job success. Over the past four years, the chapter has supported local schools through grants, scholarships, and technology to boost STEM programs. The Young AFCEANs vice president commented that at this age, students need inspiration to spark interest in science and math, through experiments or technology like 3D printers, which AFCEA can provide.
Adurthy Srivatsav is seeking a position in a globally respected organization. He has a B.Tech in ECE from Vignan's Institute of Information Technology with a score of 78%. His technical skills include programming languages like C, Java, SQL and PL/SQL as well as design skills like Electronic Component Aided Design and Matlab. For his final year B.Tech project, he worked on designing an automated robot system to avoid accidents using fuzzy-neuro approaches. He has participated in various co-curricular activities and workshops during college. His personal interests include tutoring high school students and watching nature programs.
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Springfield City Schools has launched several new initiatives to help students succeed, including personalized learning programs through Navigate Success. This allows students in grades 7-12 to earn credits in flexible ways such as online courses, internships, or testing out of material. The district also opened a STEM academy and works with local universities on college counseling. Meanwhile, Achieve Career Preparatory Academy in Toledo opened a new 3D computer lab that uses projectors and software to bring concepts to life for subjects like science and math. The lab helps re-engage students and has been well-received. Akron Public Schools also runs a Closing the Achievement Gap program that identifies at-risk students and provides mentoring and a
APEGA Education Foundation - Student ProfileCorinne Lutter
Anastasia Johnson is an Aboriginal engineering student at the University of Calgary who is interested in sustainable energy. She grew up on a reserve where she was inspired by wind turbines. She has received funding from the APEGA Education Foundation/Enbridge Aboriginal Bursary to support her engineering education. Johnson hopes to develop sustainable energy solutions to benefit both current and future generations while protecting the environment. She serves as a role model for Aboriginal youth and wants to encourage more Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education and careers in engineering.
ETHS Educational Foundation FY 2015 Annual ReportFran Caan
The ETHS Educational Foundation's annual report summarizes its fundraising activities and impact from 2014-2015. It raised over $1 million, with the majority spent on renovating the planetarium and providing scholarships. Two notable funded projects were the creation of an Algebra in Entrepreneurship program classroom and the installation of three wind turbines at the Renewable Energy and Ecology Lab. The Foundation aims to support innovative learning spaces and programs to benefit students.
The document is a magazine from Washington State University Vancouver that discusses various programs at the university, including students studying sharks off the Washington coast, cultivating STEM fields to aid economic recovery, and a new hospitality degree program. It also profiles alumni in engineering fields and recognizes Chancellor Mel Netzhammer for his work in civic engagement through the American Democracy Project.
The document summarizes an earthquake engineering outreach program for 6th grade students run by the American Society of Civil Engineers and UCLA. The program aims to educate students about earthquakes and earthquake engineering using interactive presentations and a competition to build K'NEX skyscrapers. Students learn about earthquakes and structural design principles, build scaled skyscraper models, and test them on a shake table. The program seeks corporate sponsorship and volunteers to expand its reach to more underprivileged schools.
This document describes a scavenger hunt assignment given to students in structural analysis courses to help them connect classroom concepts to real-world structures. The assignment required students to find and document 7 structures demonstrating specific structural features. Students analyzed 3 of the structures by identifying loads, drawing free body diagrams, and determining structural determinacy. Surveys before and after the assignment found it helped students improve their ability to describe structures, apply loads concepts, and use structural analysis terminology when discussing real-world examples. The assignment is being implemented in additional structural analysis and statics courses based on positive results observed.
Next Generation Engineering Education White Paper (2)Andy Lau
- Engineering education and training is virtually non-existent in K-12 education in most states according to a Purdue University study, and many educators believe engineering concepts should be introduced at an earlier age.
- New standards and programs aim to improve STEM education beginning in middle school through hands-on learning opportunities, but misconceptions still limit girls' and women's participation in the field.
- At the university level, flipped classroom models and virtual learning tools are helping to engage students and make the most of limited classroom time for technical subjects like engineering.
Newsletter Academic Spotlight Technology and Teaching Intersect 2016 MarchTerry Vahey
1) The newsletter discusses how technology is being used at SJSU to support student success through predictive analytics, new teaching methods using technology, and connecting students and faculty to remote partners.
2) An example is provided of an international project between SJSU and Vietnamese universities to strengthen social work education in Vietnam using technologies like WebEx and Google Sites to connect participants across distances.
3) The newsletter also describes how two SJSU professors received grants to redesign key courses using new technologies to increase student engagement like interactive polling software and modular online content.
The document discusses recent changes and planned improvements to the science program and facilities at Shady Side Academy. It describes how the science department has shifted to an inquiry-based approach with more collaborative, hands-on learning. This involves students doing experiments and presenting their findings. Planned facility upgrades at all three campuses aim to better support this approach with updated labs and equipment to allow students to learn like scientists. Donations will fund renovations to middle school labs over the summer and plans are in place to renovate junior school labs in 2015.
The document summarizes an agenda for a seminar on STEM courses offered by the Endeavour Academy for middle and high school students. It provides an overview of the Endeavour Institute's mission to inspire students through hands-on STEM learning. It also discusses how new standards in Common Core math and English, Next Generation Science Standards, and computer-based assessments require focusing more on skills like problem-solving in addition to content knowledge. An example activity demonstrates teaching graphing concepts through motion detection.
NSC_StudentVoices Featured Article 09-30-15Jonathan Burt
This document summarizes a community college program that received funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop STEM certificate programs through collaboration between 10 community colleges. The program created new technical curricula in 5 STEM fields and implemented a completion model that helped 1400 students achieve a 69% on-time completion rate, over 3 times the typical rate. The program opened doors for students, and two students introduced Vice President Biden at a White House event about the program.
The document provides an overview of activities at Westside Career Center for the Spring/Summer 2018 semester. It discusses guest speakers that visited student programs in engineering, marketing, law and public safety, automotive technology, simulation and animation, and health science. It also describes tutoring programs to help students in reading and math and prepare for standardized tests. Upcoming events are listed such as state conferences, an awards day, and testing. The counseling program activities of advising students on academic plans, arranging dual enrollment, and assisting with career and college preparation are highlighted.
Blog Flipped Classrooms Blog 2012 10 12Terry Vahey
SJSU partnered with edX to offer an electrical engineering course using MIT's Circuits and Electronics MOOC materials. Students watched online lectures as homework and worked through problems in class, flipping the traditional model. Preliminary midterm exam results found students in the flipped class scored 10-11 points higher than those in traditional classes, despite more difficult exams. The university hopes this model of using online materials can enhance student learning.
The document discusses the Ohio Supercomputer Center's (OSC) Summer Institute, a two-week program that provides 20 high school students the opportunity to conduct research using supercomputing resources. The goal is to expose students to STEM fields and develop their skills. Students work in groups on projects involving topics like image processing, cancer research, and astrophysics. At the end, they present their findings. The program aims to introduce students to careers involving advanced technology.
This document provides an agenda and information for the Schools Innovation Symposium 2018 hosted by Curtin University. The symposium aims to promote collaboration between schools and organizations to drive transformation and innovation in STEM education through learner-centered initiatives. The agenda includes presentations from schools on innovative projects involving areas like AR/VR, drones, esports, design/making, robotics, and more. It also covers breakout sessions for schools to connect with specific projects and opportunities for higher degree research partnerships between teachers and Curtin University to measure STEM program outcomes. The goal is to take teaching practice and students to the forefront of innovation.
- Myles Robinson graduated from Kennesaw State University with a chemistry degree and was inspired by his mother's career as a nurse to enter the medical field.
- While in school, he gained clinical experience working as a certified nursing assistant and assisting a KSU professor with laboratory research.
- Robinson was accepted to the University of Chicago's highly competitive Pritzker School of Medicine program and was awarded a $200,000 scholarship after posting exceptional scores on his Medical College Admission Test.
The Belvoir Chapter of AFCEA participated in a STEM Career Day at Walt Whitman Middle School in June. Young AFCEANs gave 20-minute presentations to students about the importance of STEM skills and how they are applicable to many careers. The chapter vice president stated that developing STEM skills early increases chances for college and job success. Over the past four years, the chapter has supported local schools through grants, scholarships, and technology to boost STEM programs. The Young AFCEANs vice president commented that at this age, students need inspiration to spark interest in science and math, through experiments or technology like 3D printers, which AFCEA can provide.
Adurthy Srivatsav is seeking a position in a globally respected organization. He has a B.Tech in ECE from Vignan's Institute of Information Technology with a score of 78%. His technical skills include programming languages like C, Java, SQL and PL/SQL as well as design skills like Electronic Component Aided Design and Matlab. For his final year B.Tech project, he worked on designing an automated robot system to avoid accidents using fuzzy-neuro approaches. He has participated in various co-curricular activities and workshops during college. His personal interests include tutoring high school students and watching nature programs.
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Springfield City Schools has launched several new initiatives to help students succeed, including personalized learning programs through Navigate Success. This allows students in grades 7-12 to earn credits in flexible ways such as online courses, internships, or testing out of material. The district also opened a STEM academy and works with local universities on college counseling. Meanwhile, Achieve Career Preparatory Academy in Toledo opened a new 3D computer lab that uses projectors and software to bring concepts to life for subjects like science and math. The lab helps re-engage students and has been well-received. Akron Public Schools also runs a Closing the Achievement Gap program that identifies at-risk students and provides mentoring and a
APEGA Education Foundation - Student ProfileCorinne Lutter
Anastasia Johnson is an Aboriginal engineering student at the University of Calgary who is interested in sustainable energy. She grew up on a reserve where she was inspired by wind turbines. She has received funding from the APEGA Education Foundation/Enbridge Aboriginal Bursary to support her engineering education. Johnson hopes to develop sustainable energy solutions to benefit both current and future generations while protecting the environment. She serves as a role model for Aboriginal youth and wants to encourage more Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education and careers in engineering.
ETHS Educational Foundation FY 2015 Annual ReportFran Caan
The ETHS Educational Foundation's annual report summarizes its fundraising activities and impact from 2014-2015. It raised over $1 million, with the majority spent on renovating the planetarium and providing scholarships. Two notable funded projects were the creation of an Algebra in Entrepreneurship program classroom and the installation of three wind turbines at the Renewable Energy and Ecology Lab. The Foundation aims to support innovative learning spaces and programs to benefit students.
The document is a magazine from Washington State University Vancouver that discusses various programs at the university, including students studying sharks off the Washington coast, cultivating STEM fields to aid economic recovery, and a new hospitality degree program. It also profiles alumni in engineering fields and recognizes Chancellor Mel Netzhammer for his work in civic engagement through the American Democracy Project.
The document summarizes an earthquake engineering outreach program for 6th grade students run by the American Society of Civil Engineers and UCLA. The program aims to educate students about earthquakes and earthquake engineering using interactive presentations and a competition to build K'NEX skyscrapers. Students learn about earthquakes and structural design principles, build scaled skyscraper models, and test them on a shake table. The program seeks corporate sponsorship and volunteers to expand its reach to more underprivileged schools.
This document describes a scavenger hunt assignment given to students in structural analysis courses to help them connect classroom concepts to real-world structures. The assignment required students to find and document 7 structures demonstrating specific structural features. Students analyzed 3 of the structures by identifying loads, drawing free body diagrams, and determining structural determinacy. Surveys before and after the assignment found it helped students improve their ability to describe structures, apply loads concepts, and use structural analysis terminology when discussing real-world examples. The assignment is being implemented in additional structural analysis and statics courses based on positive results observed.
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Tehya Tucker, a senior in high school from
Nome, began the program after she finished
her seventh grade year in 2011. She started in
the Middle School Academy, which involved
building a computer and career explora-
tions, and then moved on to the Acceleration
Academy to take her math requirements for
high school and college. Tucker says it made
a clearer path to college and a career.
“[The ANSEP academies] made me real-
ize how important it is to stay in my classes
and get ahead,” Tucker says. “I’m a straight A
student now, and I don’t think I would have
been if I didn’t start in middle school, because
I didn’t know where I would go in my future.
But after I joined this program I have an idea
of what I want to be, and it’s more set in stone.
I’mthinkingtogointoelectricalengineering.”
Beyond preparing her academically,
Tucker says ANSEP has prepared her so-
cially for a professional career.
“I was really shy when I was younger and
didn’t like talking to or in front of people, but
this has pushed me to do those things and be
comfortable with it, and I’ve actually grown
to enjoy it,” Tucker says. “I can do a presen-
tation without stuttering, I’ve become more
confident, and I’ve become a bigger part of
my high school because of my confidence
and because I know where I want to go.”
Middle School Academy
As ANSEP has progressed since its incep-
tion, it has continued to accept students at a
younger and younger age. The Middle School
Academynowoffersatwo-weekcollegecam-
pus experience and STEM activities to cur-
rent students in fifth through eighth grades.
“AtMiddleSchoolAcademywearenotonly
introducing students to the STEM field and
getting them excited about their education,
we are also getting them out of their comfort
zone and on to an actual college campus, so
they can see their future here and start plan-
ning for it,” says Josephine Mattison, Middle
School director for the Middle School Acad-
emy. “Additionally we’re giving them an at-
tainablegoal.Allofthestudentsinthissession
have agreed to complete Algebra I before high
school, which will get them on an accelerated
track to come to the university prepared.”
Rabbit Creek Elementary sixth grader
Renon Racy-Shields participated in one of
two, twelve-day Middle School Academies
which benefited more than one hundred
Anchorage School District students rep-
resenting more than forty schools. Racy-
Shields says he gained the most from the
computer build activity.
“I personally like building the computer
because it’s hands-on, and it’s me actually
building it, and it makes me feel better to
know that I’m building something, I’m not
destroying it,” Racy-Shields says.
Mattison says the computer build task
began at the high school level, but after AN-
SEP established the Middle School Acade-
my in 2010, they introduced the computer
build activity to prepare middle school stu-
dents for high school and start students on
the right track.
“We are at 1,800 students strong this
year and plan to grow even further,” Ul-
roan says. ANSEP’s goal is to have more
than 4,000 students from middle school to
PhD to be involved in part of the ANSEP
education pipeline by 2020.
ANSEP is geared toward Alaska Native
students, but is open to students through-
out Alaska. It’s demographic is 80 percent
Alaska Native and 20 percent non-Native.
Ulroan says students who started AN-
SEP with the Middle School Academy and
returned to participate in Acceleration
Academy will be graduating from high
school with many of the academic require-
ments for a university-level science or engi-
neering degree even before they start their
freshman year of college.
Ulroan says, “They have come back and
participated each and every year and ad-
vanced in their academic levels through
their own community support and ANSEP,
and we want that to be the norm.” R
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