OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT The objective of the pipeline is to develop
opportunities for Native American students to participate in
geoscience-related education and research. The “pipeline” has
three components: 1) An education and research enrichment
program for 7-12th grade Native American students which
integrates indigenous knowledge into the geosciences as well as
a research experience for teachers (RET). 2) An introductory
undergraduate geoscience course which integrates indigenous
knowledge into the geosciences, uses Native American Art as a
vehicle of learning, and acknowledges the learning styles of
Native American students. 3) A program to provide research
internship opportunities for Native American students.