University of Montana Grant to Boost Native American STEM Education

The University of Montana has been awarded a two-year $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to launch a pilot project to enhance American Indian participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

Aaron Thomas is an associate professor of chemistry and director of UM’s Native American Research Laboratory. He said the funding will establish the American Indian Traditional Science Experience on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

The AITSE project will generate an innovative approach that uses a diverse set of partners – including after-school, hands-on learning opportunities and long-term programming – to create a transformative learning experience for Native students.

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