Native American Engineering Outreach Program
Project overview
The Environmental
Education Outreach Program seeks to interest Native American students in
environmental careers and to assist schools in improving environmental science
literacy. Some of the program’s activities include:
- mentoring and advising students on career choices and
post-secondary educational opportunities
- providing on-campus (Northern Arizona
University) experiences, such as Summer Scholars,
for students and educators
- coordinating student internships
with the Environmental Protection Agency or with tribal environmental offices
- providing tribal environmental professionals
with training and materials to conduct environmental education and
public outreach
Benefits
The development of partnerships with educational staff,
community members, and tribal environmental professionals to address community
issues will build bridges between the traditional values of Native American
people and environmental education.
Location
Various programs have different locations.
Get involved
Visit the program’s website for more
information.