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American Indian Summer Institute in Earth System Science (AISIESS)
University of California, Irvine
La Jolla Indian Reservation
June 23 - July 6, 2013
About AISIESS
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 2013)
- 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.
To Apply:
- Complete the American Indian Summer Program Application
- Submit your current academic transcripts or a copy of your most recent report card
- Write a one page essay telling us your reasons for wanting to participate in the program
The completed application and supporting documents are due April 30th
Applications submitted without transcripts or the essay will be considered incomplete.
All applicants will receive notification by late May. Please contact Yolanda Leon at yleon@uci.edu or (949) 824-0291 with questions or for more information. Send completed applications to:
American Indian Summer Institute
c/o Yolanda Leon
University of California, Irvine
407 Social Science Tower
Irvine, CA 92697-2505
AISIESS is also looking for qualified undergraduate or graduate students who can serve as Resident Assistants during the summer program. If you have experience working with youth, we encourage you to apply! Please email Yolanda Leon to request a 2013 Application.
Sponsors:
- National Science Foundation
- Southern California Edison
- UCI American Indian Resource Program
- UCI Center for Educational Partnerships
- UCI Department of Earth System Science
- UCI Office of Student Affairs
- Walking Shield, Inc.
- Wells Fargo Founation
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