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Providing Access to Scientific Awareness for Minority Populations by Changing the Paradigm -- A Planning Grant

May 1, 2007 - April 30, 2010 | Public Programs
This planning grant is designed to increase science literacy in Native Americans by developing education materials for families that incorporate both a tribal worldview and western science. The intended impacts include an increased value of scientific awareness, acquisition of scientific principles using intergerational learning and enhanced science literacy. The project deliverables include nine toolboxes that will contain tested STEM activities and two planning booklets. Project partners include the Northwest Indian College and the Mt. Baker School District. Strategic impact will be realized through the development of culturally sensitive strategies that can be used to engage Native audiences.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0651590
Funding Amount: 75000

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Donia Edwards
    Principal Investigator
    Nooksack Indian Tribe
  • Discipline: Engineering | General STEM | Mathematics | Technology
    Audience: Families | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs

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