KuC ANSEP Bridging Program...Piloted Success

The Kuakokwim Campus 2005 ANSEP summer bridging program is being offered in conjuction with the Kuskokwim Campus' TRIO Talent Search Program. 2005 marks the pilot year for the Bridging 'bootcamp'.





Dr. Bob Brown, Instructional Lead


These four students have accepted the STEM bootcamp challenge and are moving through the pathway:


Bridging Students...On weekend safari, Platinum, AK

(L to R)
Deric Cingarkaq Tinker...from the village of Kasigluk Akula, Education

Renee Ciugun Avugiak...from the village of Chefornak, Biomedical

William 'Willie' Ciimaar Myers...from the village of Pilot Station, Engineering

Charolette Cangarraq Williams...from the village of Napaskiak, Biomedical



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As part of their career exploration, students are working directly with local YK Delta employers in a specific STEM field of interest.

These organizations are graciously supporting work experience for our YK Delta Students this season:


United Utilities, Inc. UUI



Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corportation YKHC



The Kuskokwim Campus, University of Alaska Fairbanks KuC



IDeA Networks for Biomedical Excellence




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View the 2005 Student Pages:

Renee Ciugun Avugiak, Chefornak, Biomedical

William 'Willie' Ciimaar Myers, Pilot Station, Engineering

Charolette Cangarraq Williams, Napaskiak, Biomedical


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Learn more about the KuC ANSEP Summer Bridging program:
http://fc.bethel.uaf.edu/~nsf_tcup/page_bootcamp

Learn more about the Pacific Alliance ANSEP:
http://www.engr.uaa.alaska.edu/ansep/

KuC Nunivak Island / ANSEP Success

KuC Alaska Native Science Engineering Program pre-college initiative completed it's second season on Nunivak Island. All students completed their course of study, were awarded six college / high school dual credits and had a great time!

This years cohort piloted new efforts with the Rose Rural Urban Exchange / Teacher program - a great addition to the program with hopes for continued cooperative efforts!
http://www.roseurbanruralexchange.org/

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Ten Students from across the YK Delta were been selected to attend this seasons summer Biology Field Camp on Nunivak Island. Students assembled at the Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel the second week of June to prepare for the outing that took them off the coast of Mainland SW Alaska to the Bering Sea's Nunivak Island.



Student scientists included:

Sara Amos, Mekoryuk
Jofina Avugiak, Chefornak
Rachael Evan, Russian Mission
Regina Hunt 'Goosey', Kotlik
James Joekay, Napaskiak
Magdalene Odinzoff, Kotlik
Adeline Panruk, Chefornak
Danica Broerman, Bethel RHS

"Rose RURAL URBAN EXCHANGE Scholars"
Lynn Palmquist
Sue Tifiental

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Instructors this season include:



Dr. Corky Corkern (instructional lead)

Skip Snaith (videography)
Bertha Andrew (elder in residence)
Diane McEachern (counselor, program support)
Martin Leonard III (earth science and technology)
Steve Carr (adventure-based programs)

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This years schedule included:

Date Activities Location

Bethel 1 6/10 Arive Bethel / Orientation KuC Annex, KuC 118
Bethel 2 6/11 Instruction / Activities KuC
Bethel 3 6/12 Instruction / Activities KuC

Mekoryuk 1 6/13 Travel / Instruction Bethel / Mekoryuk School

Field Camp 1 6/14 Travel / Orientation / Instruction Mekoryuk / Nash Harbor
Field Camp 2 6/15 Instruction Nash Harbor
Field Camp 3 6/16 Instruction - Trek to Siimaleg Siimaleg
Field Camp 4 6/17 Instruction - Trek to Talungmiut Talungmiut
Field Camp 5 6/18 Instruction Talungmiut
Field Camp 6 6/19 Instruction Talungmiut
Field Camp 7 6/20 Instruction - Transport to Nash Harbor Nash Harbor
Field Camp 8 6/21 Instruction Nash Harbor
Field Camp 9 6/22 Instruction - Cruise West Visit Nash Harbor
Field Camp 10 6/23 Instruction Field Camp
Field Camp 11 6/24 Instruction - Transport to Miqsarmiut Miqsarmiut
Field Camp 12 6/25 Instruction Miqsarmiut
Field Camp 13 6/26 Instruction Miqsarmiut
Field Camp 14 6/27 Instruction - Kayak to Nash Harbor Nash Harbor
Field Camp 15 6/28 Instruction Nash Harbor
Field Camp 16 6/29 Instruction Nash Harbor

Mekoryuk 1 6/30 Travel / Summary / Debriefing Nash Harbor / Mekoryuk

Bethel 1 7/1 Travel / Summary Mekoryuk / Bethel
Bethel 2 7/2 Presentations / Debriefing KuC - Sackett Hall
Bethel 3 7/3 Depart Bethel

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NEW...The Summer Science program website can be viewed at:
http://fc.bethel.uaf.edu/~summer_science/

NEW...Photos from Nunivak ANSEP 2005 pre-college program:
http://fc.bethel.uaf.edu/~summer_science/ssf_05_smslideshow/index.htm

Pacific Alliance Leader Honored

As part of the Pacific Alliance, the Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) supports the efforts of all ANSEP campuses at the University of Alaska.

Dr. Herb Schroeder has been instrumental in promoting and supporting the development of the ANSEP initiative at KuC. "We're proud of Herb and our association in the Pacific Alliance and the benefits it brings to our students in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region".

Read about Herb's honors below:




http://www.engr.uaa.alaska.edu/ansep/news%20page.htm