NASA is inspiring the next generation of explorers
through the Native American Tribal Colleges and Universities
system.
NASA awarded a $7 million, five-year cooperative agreement
grant to the American Indian Higher Education Consortium
(AIHEC), Alexandria, Va. AIHEC is comprised of the presidents
of all 34 Tribal Colleges and Universities. The organization
plays a vital leadership role in the American Indian
education community.
The grant, called “Building Bridges to Excellence in Math,
Science, and Technology,” will increase the number of
American Indian students pursuing academic studies and
careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
“NASA works to inspire, engage, excite and motivate our
explorers and inventors of tomorrow. The Native American
community contributes to our pipeline, and through this grant
we seek to expand their participation in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics disciplines,” said Dr. Adena
Williams Loston, NASA’s Chief Education Officer.
AIHEC is responsible for strengthening the delivery and
management of NASA-sponsored programs; recruiting,
identifying participants; and fostering a closer exchange of
ideas and information among NASA, students, faculty and
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