Indige-FEWSS Features
Building Bridges: Diné College and UArizona support students in STEAM
In partnership with Diné College, the University of Arizona established the “Advancing Postsecondary Attainment and Research in STEAM for Tribal Students” program in fall 2021. The program "Bridge to STEAM” works to provide Native American undergraduate students with a clear and culturally responsive pathway for transfer to UArizona. Indige-FEWSS Trainees participate in establishing the program’s bridge to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and mathematics) as mentors to Diné College undergraduates.
Award Winning Video on COVID-19 Impact in Navajo Communities as related to Food, Energy, & Water Challenges
We are excited to announce our video won TWO awards at the NSF 2021 STEM for All Video Showcase: Facilitator's Choice and Public Choice!
Watch the VideoCongratulations to Our 2021 Graduates!
Indige-FEWSS wants to extend our best wishes and congratulations to our 2021 graduates, Manuelito Chief (MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering), Adrianna Nicolay (MS in Water, Society, and Policy) and Rebekah Waller (PhD in Biosystems Engineering).
Read MoreDr. Karletta Chief Receives Distinguished Outreach Faculty Award
Indige-FEWSS wants to extend our best wishes and congratulations to our 2021 graduates, Manuelito Chief (MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering), Adrianna Nicolay (MS in Water, Society, and Policy) and Rebekah Waller (PhD in Biosystems Engineering).
Read MoreProfile on Mark Clytus: Indige-FEWSS Trainee
Mark Clytus is a first-generation Ph.D. student in American Indian Studies with an emphasis in Natural Resource Management and Policy/ Indigenous STEM Education at the University of Arizona. He has been a Trainee with IndigeFEWSS since the start of the program in 2018 and contributes to education and community engagement initiatives.
Read MoreWilliam Borkan Places Second in EnViSion 2021
William Borkan competed in the 2021 Virtual Earth Week EnVision contest and placed 2nd among all graduate student participants for his presentation on Comparing Uranium Transport Through Two Different Porous Media. Borkan is an Indige-FEWSS trainee and Master's student in the School of Environmental Sciences.
Read MoreCommunicating for Societal Impact Workshop Series
The Communicating for Societal Impact Workshop series was held virtually from March 22nd to March 25th. The eight training sessions provided additional resources for Sloan Scholars, Indige-FEWSS Trainees, and Diné College Bridge to STEAM Scholars to build skills in effective communication and community-engaged research.
Read MoreFor the Diné Community, By the Diné Community
March 1, 2021
A partnership between IndigeFEWSS and Sixth-World Solutions (SWS) has received a $100,000 grant from the Arizona Institutes for Resilience (AIR) entitled “Indigenous resilience: Co-designing and deploying off-grid household solar nanofiltration water systems for remote Navajo communities.”
Read MoreProfile on Karletta Chief, Lead PI for Indige-FEWSS
Jan. 11, 2021
Dr. Karletta Chief is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Her work focuses on how Indigenous communities will be affected by climate change and how to improve hydrological models to identify and mitigate risks.
Read MoreBill Edwards, In Memoriam
Jan. 8, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of Bill Edward’s passing on January 3, 2021. Bill was an Indige-FEWSS board member and longtime supporter. Bill inspired us with his enthusiasm and dedication, and we will hold his laughter in our hearts.
Read MoreIndige-FEWSS partners with the Navajo Nation in COVID-19 response
Dec. 3, 2020
The relationships developed through the Indige-FEWSS partnership with Diné College and Navajo communities has allowed UArizona faculty and students to provide expert advice, technology and donations to support Navajo resiliece during the pandemic.
Read MoreKarletta Chief Receives AGU Ambassador Award and Conferred Fellowship
Dec. 7, 2020
Karletta Chief, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the University of Arizona Department of Environmental Science and Principal Investigator for the NSF-NRT “Indige-FEWSS” program, is one of 36 American Geophysical Union honorees this year, receiving the AGU Ambassador Award and a conferred fellowship.
Read MoreDr. Vicky Karanikola named Early Career Scholar
May 21, 2020
Dr. Vasiliki "Vicky" Karanikola, IES Faculty Partner and Assistant Professor of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, was named Early Career Scholar Awardee by the UArizona Office of the Provost.
Read MoreNSF Indige-FEWSS presents Native Voices in STEM Seminar Series
Feb. 3, 2020
The NSF "Indigenous Food, Energy & Water Security and Sovereignty" National Research Traineeship partners with the University of Arizona Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership to present the Native Voices in STEM seminar series.
Read MoreIndige-FEWSS Spring Break Immersion in Navajo Country
March 25, 2019
The NSF-funded Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security and Sovereignty (Indige-FEWSS) project, supported by IES, undertook a cultural immersion trip to Navajo Nation from March 4th-8th. The trip was an opportunity to learn from government agencies, tribal colleges and community members about the food, energy and water issues facing Navajo Nation.
Read MoreUA Food-Energy-Water Research Teams With AZ Navajo College
Dec. 21, 2018
Titled Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security and Sovereignty (Indigi-FEWSS), the goal of this project is to educate and engage students, with an emphasis on recruitment of first-generation and minority students seeking opportunities, to make a difference in developing communities.
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