Indigenous STEM

Features

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  Native Knowledge For New Horizons: AIHEC’s STEM Initiatives

  Al Kuslikis

  The American Indian Higher Education Consortium is helping to facilitate tribal colleges’ role as a link between Native communities and national and global scientific resources.

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  Challenge Accepted: Doing STEM the Spirit Lake Dakota Way

  Heidi Ziegenmeyer

  In a world where the separation of STEM from culture is often praised, Cankdeska Cikana Community College strives for the opposite, blending them together to honor Dakota traditions and better serve the Spirit Lake Nation.

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  Engineering the Future: How Navajo Technical University Developed the First Tribally Controlled Engineering Program

  Daniel Vandever

  Faye Clawson was the first student to graduate from NTU’s groundbreaking baccalaureate program in industrial engineering. Her success, as well as that of the entire program, rests on a curriculum rooted in Diné educational philosophy.

Editor's Essay

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  Honoring the Past, Facing the Future

  Bradley Shreve

  As evidenced by the ancient Chacoans, Native science has deep roots, serving as a touchstone for tribal college students today.

Current Reflections

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  Carol Davis on Indigenous STEM

  Bradley Shreve

  A pathfinder of the tribal college movement, Carol Davis discusses how Indigenous STEM has developed at Turtle Mountain Community College and at TCUs more broadly in this TCJ-exclusive podcast.

Talking Circle

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  Using GIS to Develop a Career Pathway for Tribal College Students

  Carl M. Sack

  Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is developing a pipeline for students studying Geographic Information Systems, providing technological opportunities and preparing students for the future.

Resource Guide

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  Tips and Best Practices for Moving Your Tribal College Classroom Online

  Bradley Shreve

  For educators with little to no experience teaching online, migrating to a virtual classroom can be daunting. This simple, easy-to-use guide offers a selection of resources on basic skills and best practices for online instruction.

Research

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  On Science, Culture, and Curriculum: Enhancing Native American Participation in Science-Related Fields

  Gregory Cajete

  The application of appropriate forms of Native science, culturally responsive education, and creative strategizing enhances the participation of Native American students in STEM courses.

TCJ Student

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  Sunflower Beginnings

  Ashley Joe

  “I heard the door creep open and immediately chills ran up my back. I squeezed my eyes shut in hopes that everything around me would disappear…”

Dear Readers

• Final Thoughts, Best Wishes, and Thank You

  Rachael Marchbanks

  Recently, I announced that I will be transitioning out as Tribal College Journal’s publisher to pursue other professional and personal avenues. It was a hard decision to make because I know how much I will miss it.

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