The 2019 NCIA/MATC Sovereign Native Youth STEM Leadership Academy hosted students on the campus of University of Nebraska-Lincoln from Sunday, June 2 to Friday, June 7. There was a variety of STEM activities and a broad range of both Native and non-native professionals to talk and connect to students about personal and professional experiences.
More information bout academy leadership, guest speakers, and participating organizations can be found in the program booklet.
Program Schedule
Sunday, June 2
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker | Location |
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| 12:30 - 1:00 PM | Student Arrival | Abel Hall 860 N 17th St, Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
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| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Welcome Lunch and Introductions, Pre-Camp Testing | Nebraska Hall Engineering Library 901 N 17th St, Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
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| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Ice Breaker Activities with Worlds of Connections | Nebraska Hall Engineering Library | |
| 3:00 - 4:20 PM | Receive Bikes and Helmets & Safety Basics | Abel Hall | |
| 4:20 - 4:30 PM | Transition to Morrill Hall | Morrill Hall 645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
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| 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scavenger Hunt | Morrill Hall | |
| 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Introductions to Public Audiences |
Mr. Luis Sotelo, Chief Diversity Officer, Doane University Mr. Matt Mason, Executive Director of Nebraska Writers Collective, Nebraska State Poet |
Morrill Hall Classroom, 4th Floor |
| 6:30 - 8:15 PM | Opening Ceremony | Morrill Hall Elephant Room |
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| 8:15 - 8:20 PM | Return to Dorms | ||
| 8:20 - 8:50 PM | Complete Daily Survey | Nebraska Hall Computer Lab |
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| 8:50 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activites at Dorms | Abel Hall | |
| 10:00 PM | Roll Call and Curfew | Abel Hall | |
Monday, June 3
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | Abel Hall | |
| 7:45 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Abel Hall | |
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Bike to UNL Innovation Campus | ||
| 9:00 - 10:30 AM | How to Advocate for Yourself and Others through Public Speaking |
Mr. Luis Sotelo, Chief Diversity Officer, Doane University Mr. Matt Mason, Executive Director of Nebraska Writers Collective, Nebraska State Poet |
Innovation Studio 2021 Transformation Dr #1500, Lincoln, NE |
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM | Flex Time/Break | Innovation Studio | |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Boat Activity 1 |
Dr. Chris Cornelius, UNL Professor, MATC Education and Diversity Coordinator Ms. Sydney James, UNL Civil Engineering Graduate Student, NCIA/MATC SNY STEM Leadership Academy Mentor |
Innovation Studio |
| 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Lunch | The Mill, Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr #1350, Lincoln, NE, The Club |
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| 12:45 - 1:45 PM | Native American Student Experience Panel |
Ms. Sky Morgan, UNL Undergraduate Research Assistant, Center for Digital Research and Humanitites Ms. Rebekka Schlichting, Assistant Director, Vision Maker Media Ms. Angel Geller, Native American Student Advocate, Lincoln Public Schools Ms. Channing Stellato, UNL Graduate Research Assistant, Lai Lab Ms. Kirby Williams, Domestic Violence Outreach Coordinator, Native American Program, Legal Aid of Nebraska |
The Mill |
| 1:45 - 2:15 PM | Breakout Sessions | The Mill | |
| 2:25 - 5:00 PM | Boat Activity 2 |
Dr. Chris Cornelius, UNL Professor, MATC Education and Diversity Coordinator Ms. Sydney James, UNL Civil Engineering Graduate Student, NCIA/MATC SNY STEM Leadership Academy Mentor |
Innovation Studio |
| 5:00 - 5:30 PM | Transition to East Campus | ||
| 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Dinner and Bowling Party | East Campus Union 1705 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE Lanes 'N Games |
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| 7:00 - 7:30 AM | Transition to City Campus | ||
| 7:30 - 8:00 PM | Complete Daily Survey | Nebraska Hall Computer Lab |
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| 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activites at Dorms | Abel Hall | |
| 10:00 PM | Roll Call and Curfew | ||
Tuesday, June 4
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | ||
| 7:45 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Abel Hall | |
| 8:30 - 8:35 AM | Transition to Classroom | Nebraska Hall Engineering Library | |
| 8:45 - 10:30 AM | Issue Speech Preparation |
Mr. Luis Sotelo, Chief Diversity Officer, Doane University Mr. Matt Mason, Executive Director of Nebraska Writers Collective, Nebraska State Poet |
Nebraska Hall Engineering Library |
| 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Break/Flex Time Transition to Memorial Stadium |
Memorial Stadium 1 Memorial Stadium Drive, Lincoln, NE, Osborne Complex |
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| 11:00 - 11:45 AM | Memorial Stadium Tour | Memorial Stadium | |
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
Transition to Governor's Mansion | ||
| 12:15 - 1:20 PM | Lunch at the Governor's Mansion | Ms. Susanne Shore, First Lady of Nebraska | Governor's Mansion 1425 H St, Lincoln, NE |
| 1:20 - 1:30 PM | Transition to Nebraska State Capitol | ||
| 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Meet with Senator Tom Brewer | Senator Tom Brewer, Nebraska State Legislature | Nebraska State Capitol 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE |
| 2:30 - 3:15 PM | Nebraska State Capitol Tour: Observation Deck | Nebraska State Capitol | |
| 3:15 - 3:30 PM | Transition to Nebraska History Museum | ||
| 3:30 - 5:30 PM | "The Omaha Speaking" Documentary and Panel |
Dr. Rudi Mitchell, Omaha Tribe Elder, Professor of Native American Studies, Creighton University Ms. Renee Sans Souci, Omaha Tribal Member, Teaching Artist |
Nebraska History Museum 131 Centennial Mall N, Lincoln, NE |
| 5:30 - 5:45 PM | Transition to City Campus | ||
| 5:45 - 6:45 PM | Dinner | Nebraska Hall Engineering Library | |
| 6:45 - 7:15 PM | Complete Daily Survey | Nebraska Hall Computer Lab |
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| 7:15 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities at Dorms | Abel Hall | |
| 10:00 PM | Roll Call and Curfew | Abel Hall | |
Wednesday, June 5
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker | Location |
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| 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | Abel Hall | |
| 7:45 - 8:15 AM | Breakfast | Abel Hall | |
| 8:15 - 9:30 AM | Transition to University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) | ||
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Tour of University of Nebraska Medical Center | University of Nebraska Medical Center Emile St & S 42nd St, Omaha, NE |
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| 12:30 - 1:15 PM | Lunch at the University of Nebraska Medical Center | University of Nebraska Medical Center | |
| 1:15 - 1:55 PM | Transition to Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | ||
| 1:55 - 3:15 PM | Self-Guided Tour of Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum | Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE |
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| 3:15 - 3:55 PM | Transition to East Campus | ||
| 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Biological Systems Engineering Hands-on Activities | Dr. Greg Bashford, UNL Professor and Biomedical Engineer, Chair of Biomedial Engineering Graduate Program | East Campus 3605 Fair St, Lincoln, NE, Chase Hall |
| 6:00 - 6:15 PM | Transition to City Campus | ||
| 6:15 - 7:00 PM | Dinner | Nebraska Hall Engineering Library | |
| 7:00 - 7:30 PM | Complete Daily Survey | Nebraska Hall Computer Lab |
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| 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Group Work on Speaking Projects | Nebraska Hall Engineering Library | |
| 8:30 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities at Dorms | Abel Hall | |
| 10:00 PM | Roll Call and Curfew | Abel Hall | |
Thursday, June 6
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | Abel Hall | |
| 7:45 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Abel Hall | |
| 9:00 - 11:30 AM | Bicycle Activity 1 |
Dr. Chris Cornelius, UNL Professor, MATC Education and Diversity Coordinator Ms. Sydney James, UNL Civil Engineering Graduate Student, NCIA/MATC STEM Leadership Academy Mentor |
Innovation Studio |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Practice Presentations | Innovation Studio | |
| 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Lunch | The Mill | |
| 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Native Career Pathways Panel |
Mr. Kevin Abourezk, Managing Editor at Indianz.com Ms. Shirley Sneve, Executive Director, Vision Maker Media Ms. Kate Martz, Attourney, Baylor Evnen, LLP Dr. Barbara Buttes, Native American Youth Demonstration Grant Coordinator, Lincoln Public Schools, Federal Programs Dr. Colette Yellow Robe, UNL Assistant Director for Non-Cognitive Learning/Leadership, Student Support Services - TRiO Programs Ms. Sarah Rowe, Visual and Performance Artist Ms. Crystal Ross, Retention Advisor - Student Services, Nebraska Indian Community College |
The Mill |
| 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Breakout Session with Advocacy Speech Presentations | The Mill | |
| 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Bicycle Activity 2 |
Dr. Chris Cornelius, UNL Professor, MATC Education and Outreach Coordinator Ms. Sydney James, UNL Civil Engineering Graduate Student, NCIA/MATC SNY STEM Leadership Academy Mentor |
Innovation Studeio |
| 4:30 - 4:45 PM | Transisiton to Dorm | ||
| 4:45 - 5:45 PM | Get Ready for Formal Dinner | Abel Hall | |
| 5:45 - 6:00 PM | Transition to Memorial Stadium | ||
| 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Formal Dinner | Keynote Speaker: Mr. Reed Robinson, Tribal Relations Manager, National Park Service "Strengthening Sovereignty on the Red Road: Survey, Design, Construction, Maintenance" |
Memorial Stadium North Stadium Skyline Club, 7th Floor |
| 8:00 - 8:30 PM | Complete Daily Survey | Abel Hall | |
| 8:30 - 10:00 PM | Supervised Activities at Dorms | Abel Hall | |
| 10:00 PM | Roll Call and Curfew | Abel Hall | |
Friday, June 7
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Morning Roll Call | Abel Hall | |
| 7:45 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Abel Hall | |
| 8:30 - 11:00 AM | Final Video Project Presentation | Love Library 1318 R St, Lincoln, NE 68588 University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | College Admissions Panel |
Ms. Crystal Ross, Retention Advisor - Student Services, Nebraska Indian Community College Mr. Radell Nared Jr., UNL Senior Assistant Director for Diversity and Community Outreach Mr. Daniel Maganda Sandoval, Admission Counselor for Diversity and Recruitment, Doane University Ms. Sinai Carillo, Little Priest Tribal College |
Willa Cather Dining Complex 530 N 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68588, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Pioneers Room |
| 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Closing Ceremony | Dr. Lance Pérez, UNL Dean of the College of Engineering, Omar H. Heins Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Willa Cather Dining Complex Pioneers Room |
| 2:00 - 2:30 PM | Post-Academy Surveys | Abel Hall | |
| 2:30 PM | Adjourn and Board Buses to Return Home | ||
The Mid-America Transportation Center and the Nebraska Transportation Center greatly appreciate and acknowledge the generous support of:
