UMEB: Melding Science with Traditional Ways of Knowing

UMEB：将科学与传统认知方式相融合

• 批准号: 0603233
• 负责人: Nancy Johnson
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: Northern Arizona University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2006
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2006-09-01 至 2011-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0603233&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: UMEB; Melding; Science; Traditional; Ways

Northern Arizona University (NAU) will continue to train students from under-represented minority groups through the Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology (UMEB) program. During the 2004-05 academic year, more than 18% of NAU's student body were Native American or Hispanic (1,300 and 2,200 students, respectively), providing an ample pool of talented students. About twenty faculty mentors, involved in six different research areas, are committed to work together in the UMEB program to achieve two main objectives: 1) recruit and retain talented students in environmental biology; and 2) prepare students for careers in environmental biology including entry into graduate programs. Northern Arizona University's UMEB program combines coursework, mentoring, individual research, and outreach activities. All scholars enroll in the UMEB seminar: Foundations of Research (ENV 499). During the first semester, students are introduced to all of the research mentors and the array of research opportunities from which to choose. At the end of fall semester each scholar selects his or her own mentor; and during the second semester, each one prepares a research prospectus based on his or her interest. Past experience has shown that retention of UMEB scholars is greatly enhanced by engaging four layers of support: program staff, mentors, peer support, and university services particularly suited to provide culturally sensitive support for students (Multicultural Student Center, Native American Student Services, and the Department of Applied Indigenous Studies). The theme of the UMEB program: "melding science with traditional ways of knowing" is based on experiences gained during the first UMEB program. Native American students are often challenged to find a balance between modern science and the wisdom of ages. Mentoring these students has brought an increased understanding of the profound value of traditional knowledge, particularly for solving complex environmental problems. For more information, contact Nancy Johnson at [e-mail], Diana Anderson at [e-mail] or Jani Ingram at [e-mail].

北亚利桑那大学（NAU）将继续通过环境生物学（UMEB）课程的本科指导来培训来自代表性不足的少数群体的学生。在2004-05学年期间，NAU的学生中有18％以上是美国原住民或西班牙裔（分别为1,300和2,200名学生），提供了足够的才华横溢的学生。参与六个不同研究领域的大约二十名教师导师致力于在UMEB计划中共同努力，以实现两个主要目标：1）招募并留住了环境生物学的才华横溢的学生； 2）为学生准备环境生物学的职业做好准备，包括参加研究生课程。北亚利桑那大学的UMEB计划结合了课程，指导，个人研究和外展活动。 所有学者参加了UMEB研讨会：研究基础（ENV 499）。 在第一学期，将学生介绍给所有研究导师以及​​可以选择的一系列研究机会。在秋季学期结束时，每个学者都选择自己的导师。在第二学期，每个人都根据他或她的兴趣准备了一项研究招股说明书。 过去的经验表明，通过参与四层支持：计划人员，导师，同伴支持和大学服务可以极大地增强UMEB学者的保留，特别适合为学生提供文化敏感的支持（多元文化学生中心，美国原住民学生服务，以及应用本地研究部）。 UMEB计划的主题：“与传统知识的科学融合”是基于在第一个UMEB计划中获得的经验。美国原住民的学生经常受到挑战，以在现代科学与年龄的智慧之间找到平衡。指导这些学生对传统知识的深刻价值有了越来越多的了解，尤其是在解决复杂的环境问题方面。有关更多信息，请通过[e-mail]与Nancy Johnson联系，diana anderson，[e-mail]或Jani Ingram，las [e-mail]。