REU Site at Northwest Indian College

西北印度学院(NWIC)REU网站将与西华盛顿大学、华盛顿大学、不列颠哥伦比亚大学渔业中心和太平洋西北部落自然资源系合作，每年向8名部落学生提供生物科学方面的研究经验。学生将在NWIC或合作机构在教师导师的指导下进行他们的研究。该计划的目标是1)让学生参与与部落需求相关的生物研究项目，2)发展本科生的技能，以提高他们的科学知识和能力，3)增强学生的自尊和自我认同，同时进行与他们的文化和历史相结合的生物研究。其目标是让学生接触到有趣和相关的科学项目，以促进他们通过获得理学士、理科硕士或博士学位来完成并进一步提升他们的学术生涯。学生将接受关于他们选择的项目以及准备口头报告和书面报告的培训。学生们将在REU年度研讨会和其他场所，包括区域和国家科学会议上展示他们的发现。REU计划预计将增加美洲原住民STEM毕业生的数量，特别是那些在保留地自然资源管理方面具有背景知识和技能的毕业生。欲了解更多信息，请登录http://www.nwic.edu/NewEventsTemp/REUpressabstract.htm，，或联系罗伯托·冈萨雷斯广场公司，电话：866-676-2772转4307，电子邮件：rGonzalez@nwic.edu。

The Northwest Indian College (NWIC) REU Site will provide research experiences in the biological sciences to 8 tribal students each year, in partnership with Western Washington University, the University of Washington, the University of British Columbia Fisheries Centre and Pacific Northwest Tribal Natural Resources Departments. Student will conduct their research at NWIC or at a partnering institution, under the guidance of faculty mentors. The objectives of the program are 1) to engage students in biological research projects relevant to tribal needs, 2) to develop the skills of undergraduates in order to enhance their scientific knowledge and competency, and 3) to enhance students' self-esteem and self-identities, while conducting biological research integrated with their culture and history. The goal is to expose students to interesting and relevant scientific projects to facilitate their completion of, and further advancement in, their academic career, through attainment of BS, MS or PhD degree. Students will receive training on their chosen project and in the preparation of oral presentations and written reports. Students will present their findings at an annual REU workshop and at other venues including regional and national scientific meetings. The REU program is expected to increase the number of Native American STEM graduates, especially those with background knowledge and skills in the management of natural resources at the reservation. More information is available at http://www.nwic.edu/NewEventsTemp/REUpressabstract.htm, or contacting Roberto Gonzalez-Plaza at 866-676-2772 ext 4307 or rgonzalez@nwic.edu.