Past Programs

Some of NAPCOE's recent past programs include:

Junior University

Junior University was a program dedicated to promoting higher education among Native American youth. JU introduced students to a college experience at the sixth grade level. The program was comprised of two parts: University of New Mexico visitations and an after-school enrichment program.

Visits to the university generally consisted of touring campus, visiting academic departments, observing class lectures, interacting with Native American college students, having lunch at the dormitory cafeteria, and participating in sports activities with Lobo athletes.

The academic departments that gave demonstrations and presentations included Student Services, Electrical Engineering (robotics), Geology, Centennial Library, Center for Southwest Research (Zimmerman Library), Tamarind Art Institute, Native American Studies, UNM Medical School, and UNM Law School.

The after-school enrichment program took the University to the elementary school. NAPCOE students assisted students with research and other projects.

If you are an elementary school teacher interested in bringing the Junior University program to your school, please contact NAPCOE.

American Indian Science Technology Consortium (AISTEC)

The American Indian Science, Technology, Education Consortium (AISTEC) was a NASA-sponsored consortium that brought tribal colleges and universities together to enhance the success of American Indian students. As a member of the AISTEC, NAPCOE provided financial, academic, and institutional support to American Indian students pursuing graduate degrees in science, engineering and mathematics. The AISTEC Graduate Fellowship program at the University of New Mexico was a program whose mission is to increase access to science, engineering and mathematics Masters and Ph.D.-level programs.