Building Alaska's Science and Engineering Pipeline: Evaluation of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program

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Program Evaluation; Alaska Natives; American Indian Students; STEM Education; Science Education; Engineering Education; American Indian Education; Middle School Students; High School Students; Undergraduate Students; Graduate Students; Program Effectiveness; Career Exploration; College Preparation; Summer Programs; Academic Support Services; Scholarships; Partnerships in Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Educational Environment; State Universities; College School Cooperation; School Business Relationship

The Urban Institute conducted an implementation and participant-outcomes evaluation of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP). ANSEP is a multi-stage initiative designed to prepare and support Alaska Native students from middle school through graduate school to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. ANSEP offers intensive academic support, exposure to industry, and the opportunity to participate in a learning community incorporating Alaska Native cultural identity. In addition to supporting individual students, the ANSEP model is also designed to effect systemic change to improve the climate for Alaska Natives in the Alaska kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) educational system, the University of Alaska, and Alaska's STEM industries. This document provides an overview of the major takeaways from the evaluation project. The findings inform ANSEP's programming and provide lessons for other STEM education programs that serve underrepresented minorities nationwide. [This project was funded by The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP).]

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2015

ED559316