The Sovereign Native Youth STEM Leadership Academy is a summer program that exposes Native American high-school aged students to STEM and transportation related opportunities after high school and equips them with leadership skills to succeed.
Participants are empowered to positively impact their tribal communities while gaining a greater appreciation for Native American Culture
The 2018 Academy took place on the campus of University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) June 24th - 29th, and brought together both university and high school students, Native professionals, UNL faculty, and other distinguished guests.
Program Schedule
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
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12:00 - 1:00 PM | Participant Arrival | Union College 4880 Prescott Ave, Lincoln NE |
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1:00 - 1:30 PM | Pre-Academy Evaluations & Academy Introductions | Ortner Center, Union College Shawnee-Porter Care Conference Room |
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1:30 - 2:00 PM | Welcome Lunch | ||
2:00 - 2:20 PM | Transition from Union College to UNL City Campus | ||
2:20 - 4:30 PM | Scavenger Hunt | UNL City Campus | |
4:30 - 5:15 PM | Planetarium Show Mayan Archaeoastronomy |
Morrill Hall 645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE Mueller Planetarium |
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5:15 - 6:15 PM | Overview of Summer Academy Project | Morrill Hall Education Classroom |
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6:15 - 8:15 PM | Transition from Morrill Hall to Union College | ||
8:35 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | Ortner Center, Union College | |
10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call |
Monday, June 25, 2018
Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
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7:40 - 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | Ortner Center, Union College | |
7:45 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | ||
8:30 - 9:00 AM | Transition from Ortner Center to UNL Innovation Campus | ||
9:00 - 9:30 AM | Tour of Innovation Studio | Innovation Studio 2021 Transformation Dr #1500, Lincoln, NE |
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Boat Activity (Part 1) | Dr. Chris Cornelius Ms. Sydney James |
Innovation Studio |
12:00 - 12:45 PM | Lunch | The Mill, Innovation Campus | |
12:45 - 1:45 PM | Native Experiences Panel | Ms. Channing Thompson Mr. Vaughn Vargas Ms. Kirby Williams Ms. Rebekka Schlichting Ms. Leah Belgarde |
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1:45 - 2:15 PM | Breakout Sessions | Nebraska Innovation Campus | |
2:15 - 5:00 PM | Boat Activity (Part 2) | Dr. Chris Cornelius Ms. Sydney James |
Innovation Studio |
5:00 - 5:15 PM | Transition from Innovation Campus to East Campus | ||
5:15 - 7:00 PM | Dinner & Bowling Party | East Campus Union 1705 Arbor Drive, Lincoln, NE Lanes 'n' Games |
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7:00 - 7:20 PM | Transition from East Campus to Union College | ||
7:20 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | Ortner Center, Union College | |
10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call |
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
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7:25 - 7:30 AM | Morning Roll Call | Ortner Center, Union College | |
7:30 - 8:10 AM | Breakfast | ||
8:10 - 8:30 AM | Transition from Union College to Encompass Architects | ||
8:30 - 9:15 AM | Encompass Architects | Ms. Tammy Eagle Bull | Encompass Architects 720 O St, Lincoln, NE |
9:15 - 9:30 AM | Transition from Encompass Architects to Nebraska History Museum | ||
9:30 - 11:45 AM | Nebraska History Museum | Nebraska History Museum 131 Centennial Mall, Lincoln, NE |
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11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Transition from History Museum to Governor's Mansion | ||
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch | Ms. Susanne Shore | Governor's Mansion 1425 H St, Lincoln, NE |
1:00 - 2:15 PM | Tour of Legislative Chamber | Senator Tom Brewer | Nebraska State Capitol 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE |
2:15 - 2:30 PM | Transition from Capitol to Great Plains Art Museum | ||
2:30 - 5:30 PM | Gallery Tour & Art Project | Featured Artist: Henry Payer | Great Plains Art Museum 1155 Q St, Lincoln, NE |
5:30 - 6:30 PM | Dinner | ||
6:30 - 7:30 PM | Movie: The Mayors of Shiprock | ||
7:30 - 7:45 PM | Transition from Art Museum to Union College | ||
7:45 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | Ortner Center, Union College | |
10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call |
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
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7:40 - 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | Ortner Center, Union College | |
7:45 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | ||
8:30 - 9:45 AM | Transition from Union College to University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) | ||
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Tour of UNMC | University of Nebraska Medical Center Emile St & S 42nd St, Omaha, NE |
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12:00 - 12:15 PM | Transition from UNMC to National Park Service Office | ||
12:15 - 2:00 PM | Lunch and Presentation at National Park Service | Mr. Reed Robinson | National Park Service Midwest Regional Office 601 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE |
2:00 - 3:00 PM | Transition from National Park Service Office to Duncan Aviation | ||
3:00 - 4:00 PM | Tour of Duncan Aviation | Duncan Aviation 3701 Aviation Rd, Lincoln, NE |
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4:00 - 5:30 PM | Helicopter Activity | Senator Tom Brewer | Nebraska National Guard Joint Force Headquarters 2433 NW 24th St, Lincoln, NE |
5:30 - 6:00 PM | Transition from Duncan Aviation to Union College | ||
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Dinner | Ortner Center, Union College | |
7:00 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | ||
10:00 | Curfew and Roll Call |
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
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7:40 - 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | Ortner Center, Union College | |
7:45 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | ||
8:30 - 9:00 AM | Transition from Union College to Innovation Campus | ||
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | DIY Remote Control Boats (Part 1) | Dr. Chris Cornelius Ms. Sydney James |
Innovation Studio |
12:00 - 12:45 PM | Lunch | The Mill, Innovation Studio | |
12:45 - 1:45 PM | Native Career Pathways Panel | Ms. Shirley Sneve Ms. Crystal Ross Ms. Kate Martz Dr. Colette Polite Ms. Larry Voegele |
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1:45 - 2:15 PM | Breakout Sessions | Nebraska Innovation Campus | |
2:15 - 4:45 PM | DIY Remote Control Boats (Part 2) | Dr. Chris Cornelius Ms. Sydney James |
Innovation Studio |
4:45 - 5:00 PM | Transition from Innovation Campus to Union College | ||
5:00 - 5:30 PM | Dress for Formal Dinner | Ortner Center, Union College | |
5:30 - 5:45 PM | Transition from Union College to Prem S. Paul Research Center at Whittier School | ||
5:45 - 7:45 PM | Formal Dinner | Dr. Chris Cornelius | Prem S. Paul Research Center 2200 Vine St, Lincoln, NE Foyer, Second Floor |
7:45 - 8:00 PM | Transition from Prem S. Paul Research Center to Union College | ||
8:00 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities | Ortner Center, Union College | |
10:00 PM | Curfew and Roll Call |
Friday, June 29, 2018
Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
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7:40 - 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | Ortner Center, Union College | |
7:45 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | ||
8:30 - 9:00 AM | Transition from Union College to East Campus | ||
9:00 - 11:15 AM | Preparation for Solar Oven Cook-off | East Campus Union Great Plains Room |
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11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | College Admissions Panel | Ms. Dawne Price Ms. Taryn Ross |
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12:00 - 2:00 PM | Closing Ceremony | ||
2:00 - 2:30 PM | Post-Academy Survey | ||
2:30 PM | Adjourn & Board Buses to Return Home |
The Mid-America Transportation Center and Nebraska Transportation Center greatly appreciate and acknowledge the generous support of:
Claire M. Hubbard Foundation
College Vising Grant, UNL Office of Admissions
Senator Jim Scheer
Office of the President, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Sovereign Native Youth Leadership