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Tynan, Timothy; Loew, Patty – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 2010
Can storytelling--a revered teaching tradition in many Native American cultures--be used to generate enthusiasm for science and technology among indigenous children and address the achievement gap that exists between Indian and non-Indian children? The Tribal Youth Science Initiative (TYSI) is an innovative new media project for young people, ages…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Science Projects, American Indians, Scientific Principles
Roue, Leah C. – National Center for Engineering and Technology Education, 2007
The current number of women in technology and engineering only represents a fraction of today's workforce. Technological innovation depends on our nation's best and brightest, representing all segments of our diverse society. Sanders (2005), in talking about women in technology and engineering, stated that women's lack of participation can only be…
Descriptors: Females, Self Efficacy, Interest Inventories, Engineering