The 2017 MATC/NCIA Sovereign Native Youth STEM Leadership Academy was hosted July 16th - 21st on the campus of University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Students stayed on campus for the duration of the program and attended activities that exposed students to STEM and transportation related opportunities. The program also promotes and equips students with the leadership skills to succeed.
Program Schedule
Sunday, July 16, 2017
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 12:00 PM | Participant Arrival & Lunch | University Suites, UNL City Campus 1780 R St, Lincoln, NE |
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| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Pre-Academy Evaluations | University Suites Computer Lab |
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| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Academy Introduction | Love Library South 1318 R St, Lincoln, NE Leaning Classroom, Second Floor |
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| 2:45 - 3:15 PM | City Campus Tour | City Campus | |
| 3:15 - 4:30 PM | Sunday with a Scientist | Yuguo Lee | Morrill Hall 645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE |
| 4:45 - 6:30 PM | Opening Ceremony | Opening Prayer by Tribal Elder Mr. Mike Wolff Welcome Remarks from: Ms. Judi gaiashkibos Dr. Laurence Rilett Mr. Gabriel Bruguier |
UNL City Campus Union Regency Suite (Second Floor) 1400 R St, Lincoln NE |
| 6:35 - 7:30 PM | Video Diary | Love Library North, Adele Hall Learning Commons Love Library South, Learning Classroom |
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| 7:30 - 7:40 PM | Return to University Suites | ||
| 7:40 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | University Suites | |
| 10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call | ||
Monday, July 17, 2017
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 7:35 AM | Morning Roll Call | University Suites | |
| 7:35 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Willa Cather Dining Complex 530 N 17th St, Lincoln NE |
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| 8:40 - 9:40 AM | Native Experiences Panel | Members of University of Nebraska Inter-Tribal Exchange Ms. Channing Thompson Ms. George Lee |
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Unity Room 1505 S St, Lincoln NE |
| 9:45 - 11:30 AM | Scavenger Hunt on UNL City Campus | City Campus | |
| 11:35 - 11:45 AM | Transition to East Campus Visitor's Center | ||
| 11:45 AM - 12:15 AM | Visit UNL College of Law | UNL College of Law 1875 N 42nd St, Lincoln, NE |
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| 12:15 - 1:10 PM | Lunch | ||
| 1:15 - 3:15 PM | Tour of Biological Science Engineering Labs | UNL East Campus | |
| 3:15 - 5:00 PM | Tour of Vision Maker Media | Vision Maker Media 1800 N 33 St, Lincoln, NE |
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| 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Bowling Party | East Campus Union Lanes 'n' Games |
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| 7:05 - 7:15 PM | Transition to City Campus | ||
| 7:15 - 7:45 PM | Video Diary | University Suites | |
| 7:45 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | ||
| 10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call | ||
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 7:35 AM | Morning Roll Call | University Suites | |
| 7:35 - 8:45 AM | Breakfast | Willa Cather Dining Complex 530 N 17th St, Lincoln NE |
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| 9:00 - 9:45 AM | Visit Nebraska State History Museum | Nebraska State History Museum 131 Centennial Mall N, Lincoln, NE |
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| 9:45 - 10:00 AM | Walk to Nebraska State Capitol Building along Centennial Mall | Mr. Kevin Abourezk | |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Tour of Nebraska State Capitol | Ms. Judi gaiashkibos Senator Tom Brewer |
Nebraska State Capitol 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE |
| 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Transition to Barneston, NE | ||
| 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Lunch | Barneston, NE | |
| 2:15 - 4:00 PM | Explore Standing Bear Trail | Standing Bear Trail | |
| 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Transition from Lincoln to Beatrice | ||
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Downtown | University Suites | |
| 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dinner | Mr. Chris Howell | Prem S. Paul Research Center at Whittier School 2200 Vine St, Lincoln, NE |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Movie: Hidden Figures | University Suites | |
| 9:10 - 9:45 PM | Video Diary | ||
| 10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call | ||
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 - 7:20 AM | Morning Roll Call | University Suites | |
| 7:20 - 7:45 AM | Breakfast | Willa Cather Dining Complex | |
| 7:50 - 9:00 AM | Transition to University of Nebraska Medial Center (UNMC) | ||
| 9:00 - 10:15 AM | UNMC Tour | UNMC | |
| 10:15 - 10:30 AM | Transition to Union Pacific Center | ||
| 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM | Explore Union Pacific | Union Pacific Center | |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Transition to Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum (SAC Museum) | ||
| 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Tour of the SAC Museum | Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Transition to Lincoln | ||
| 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Downtime | University Suites | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 | Pizza Party | ||
| 9:00 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | University Suites | |
| 10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call | ||
Thursday, July 20, 2017
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 7:30 - 7:35 AM | Morning Roll Call | University Suites | |
| 7:35 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Willa Cather Dining Complex | |
| 8:40 - 8:50 AM | Transition to Innovation Campus | ||
| 8:50 - 9:00 AM | Short Tour of Innovation Campus | Nebraska Innovation Campus | |
| 9:00 - 9:45 AM | Presentation on Buoyancy and Hydrodynamics | Dr. Chris Cornelius | Nebraska Innovation Campus Maker's Space 2021 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | RC Boat Trailer Constructin Activity | Nebraska Innovation Campus Maker's Space |
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| 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch | Nebraska Innovation Campus | |
| 12:30 - 3:00 PM | Resume RC Boat Trailer Construction Activity | Dr. Chris Cornelius | Nebraska Innovation Campus Maker's Space |
| 3:00 - 3:20 PM | Transition to Testing Location | ||
| 3:20 - 4:30 PM | Test Boats | ||
| 4:30 - 4:55 PM | Transitiont to University Suites | ||
| 4:55 - 5:30 PM | Dress for Dinner | University Suites | |
| 5:45 - 8:00 PM | Formal Dinner | Dr. Chris Cornelius | Wick Alumni Center, Great Room 1520 R St, Lincoln, NE |
| 8:20 - 8:30 PM | Change to Comfortable Clothing | University Suites | |
| 8:30 - 9:00 PM | Final Video Diary Entry | ||
| 9:00 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | ||
| 10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call | ||
Friday, July 21, 2017
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 7:35 AM | Morning Roll Call | University Suites | |
| 7:35 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Willa Cather Dining Complex | |
| 8:45 - 11:00 AM | Video Diary Presentation Preparation | Love Library | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Parents/Guardians Visit | City Campus Union | |
| 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Closing Ceremony | Prayer by Mr. Mike Wolff Summer Academy Review by Ms. Rebekka Herrera-Schlichting |
City Campus Union Colonial Room (First Floor) |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Post-Academy Evaluations | ||
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Adjourn | University Suites |
The Mid-America Transportation Center and the Nebraska Transportation Center greatly appreciate the contribution and support of:
Claire M. Hubbard Foundation
