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CNS Division Of Computer and Network Systems |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | August 30, 2018 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | August 30, 2018 |
| Award Number: | 1842528 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Allyson Kennedy
aykenned@nsf.gov (703)292-8905 CNS Division Of Computer and Network Systems CSE Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering |
| Start Date: | September 1, 2018 |
| End Date: | August 31, 2020 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $98,895.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $98,895.00 |
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6321 RIVERSIDE PLAZA LN NW STE L1-A ALBUQUERQUE NM US 87120-2642 (505)765-1052 |
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NM US 87109-6708 |
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| NSF Program(s): | Special Projects - CNS |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.070 |
ABSTRACT
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) proposes a Convening on Computer Science (CS) Education for Native Students. Native American students and professionals are significantly underrepresented in CS and this is a critical time to convene stakeholders, develop an understanding of the barriers to CS education for Native students and Native-serving institutions, and identify resources and relationships necessary to truly effect change that will bring Native American students into the national CSforAll movement.
AISES will recruit participants for the workshop with outreach within its network and partner networks, and through targeted outreach to key stakeholders. AISES will collaborate with Native education researchers and the AISES Education Committee and Tribal Nations Advisory Council to develop the convening's agenda. The primary objectives of the proposed convening are to: 1) use the collective knowledge of a diverse set of stakeholders to identify and understand the challenges and current best practices of providing CS education to Native students; 2) use this collective knowledge to develop strategies for increasing access to and engagement in CS among Native students; and 3) provide an overview of NSF opportunities and identify technical assistance needs to facilitate greater participation in NSF programs among tribes, Native-serving institutions, and Native education researchers.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
PROJECT OUTCOMES REPORT
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The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) hosted the first convening on Computer Science Education for Native Students. The convening engaged educators and administrators from Native-serving K-12 schools, K-12 Native American education program staff, tribal education departments and education agencies, CS education researchers, Native CS professionals, and AISES partners in CS including industry, government, foundations, and non-profit organizations. The goals of the convening were to better understand the barriers and challenges to CS education for Native students, build community and understanding among stakeholders, and begin to identify strategies for improving CS education for Native students. During the first convening participants identified eight challenges facing CS education for Native students: the digital divide, language usage and terminology, accessibility to CS/STEM curricula, need for community support, technical training and assistance for teachers, funding and costs, technology platforms, and industry and corporate support. Connections made among convening participants served as a critical project outcome and laid the groundwork to develop action groups around the identified challenges. Developing a greater understanding regarding the stakeholders involved and committed to CS education for Native students has broadened the scope and strengthened the foundation of future work. A second convening built upon the outcomes of the first convening and helped to move from identifying challenges to developing strategies to improve CS education and increase engagement in CS among Native students.
Last Modified: 12/30/2020
Modified by: Kathy Deerinwater
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