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| Winds of Change | 6 |
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| Sorensen, Barbara | 2 |
| Bennett, Cheryl Redhorse | 1 |
| Fowler, Brian D. | 1 |
| Kastl, Tamara | 1 |
| One Feather, Sandra | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
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Fowler, Brian D. – Winds of Change, 1995
Describes the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program, a 10-week internship program for junior and senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students who are pursuing degrees in engineering or science. The program enables participants to conduct research under the supervision of NASA scientists and engineers. Profiles American…
Descriptors: American Indians, College Students, Educational Opportunities, Engineering Education
Bennett, Cheryl Redhorse – Winds of Change, 2003
An American Indian college senior's internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave her experience with a federal agency and the opportunity to meet Indian professionals and students. Her mentor helped her develop a research project and introduced her to many contacts who could help further her education and career. Her…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Students, College Seniors, Experiential Learning
One Feather, Sandra – Winds of Change, 2001
Several Native American engineers discuss the current state of their profession and the very competitive nature of today's engineering workplace. Native engineering students need to take advantage of mentors and internships. Graduate school, job training, and networking are critical to keeping Native American engineers caught up with the latest…
Descriptors: American Indian Students, Career Guidance, Corporate Education, Education Work Relationship
Kastl, Tamara – Winds of Change, 1997
The AISES Student Summer Work Experience Program provides Native American college students with paid summer internships in federal agencies. Interns work with mentors on projects designed by the participating agency and applicable to the student's course of study. The program benefits students and agencies while striving to increase Native…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, College Students, Cooperative Programs
Sorensen, Barbara – Winds of Change, 1999
The Summer Institute in Computer Science (SICS) at the University of California in Irvine invites Native American community college students to spend 6 weeks studying computer science. The students live on campus and intern with a large corporation, sharpening computer skills and establishing mentoring relationships with business professionals.…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, College Programs, Community, Computer Literacy
Sorensen, Barbara – Winds of Change, 2002
Interviews with three Native American telecommunications professionals explore careers in telecommunications for Native Americans. Included are discussions of the importance of telecommunications, courses and technical skills needed for various telecommunications careers, types of telecommunications degrees available, the importance of mentors and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Careers, Computer Science Education
