T180 Enhancing the Geosciences by Empowering Indigenous and Latinx Students I

Tuesday, 24 September 2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 106BC, West Building

DÍI HLANGGWÁAY TLA K_ÍIYA ‘LA ÁAYGAAGANG: EMPOWERING NATIVE STUDENTS TO IMAGE MORE

Paper number: T180-3
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Authors

  • Wendy Smythe Presenting Author
    University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN

Abstract

The Hydaburg Geoscience Education Program is a partnership between the Hydaburg School District, Hydaburg Tribe, multiple academic institutions and InterTribal collaborations to mentor the next generation of Native geoscientist and tribal leaders using culturally-aligned K-12 curriculum that couples Traditional Knowledge and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Over the last decade the program has seen a significant shift in student self-efficacy, cultural perceptions of education, and shifts in behavioral norms. Changes that have resulted in an increase in college attendance of Native students, a healing from the historical trauma in the community in regards to perceptions of eduction and how it has negatively impacted tribal communities, and the pride students have in seeing the importance of their culture and language.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 51, No. 5

doi: 10.1130/abs/2019AM-340942

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