Deadline to register is April 30, 2012
The American Indian Summer Institute in Earth System Science is a free two-week residential summer program for Native high school students currently in grades 8-11. Participants will conduct field research and camp out on the La Jolla Indian Reservation, then travel back to the beautiful UC Irvine campus to experience dorm life while interacting with professors, college students and invited American Indian community members to create poster presentations relating to tribal environmental issues. This program aims to address the critical need for Earth and Environmental Science professionals within tribal communities.
All students in the program will receive follow-up mentorship by UCI staff and students throughout their remaining years of high school, which will include guidance in choosing their coursework, financial aid, and applying to a university. Please email or call Yolanda Leon for more information: yleon@uci.edu / 949-824-0291.
Eligibility:
- have the desire to contribute to the American Indian community
as reflected by current engagement with the community - plan to enroll in an institution of higher education
- currently enrolled 8th-11th grade student (entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Fall 2012)
- have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above (preferred, but not required)
Special Note for 8th Grade Students: Only graduating 8th graders achieving academic excellence beyond the typical 8th grade level will be considered. These students must be mature enough to participate in a two-week residential program away from home and live independently. Only a small percentage of 8th grade applicants are admitted to the summer program each year.
Applications can be download at the link below:
The American Indian Summer Institute in Earth System Science
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