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The following reports were produced as part of the NSF-funded Pre-Engineering Education Collaboratives (PEEC) project, which supported the development of two-year pre-engineering programs within TCUs and the University of Hawaii.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineering Education in the Nation\u2019s Tribal Colleges and Universities Workshop Report<\/a> 
Summarizes a 2005 NSF workshop documenting the need for engineering programs at tribal colleges. Discusses possible approaches to collaboration and program development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineering the Future<\/a>
Discusses the history and purpose of the Pre-Engineering Education Collaboratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing Engineering to Indians<\/a>
Provides a status report on the PEEC project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pre-Engineering Education Collaboratives: Outcomes and Recommendations<\/a>
Reviews project outcomes within tribal colleges and the University of Hawaii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaders\u2019 Forum Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Colleges That Build Nations<\/a> 
A report on the outcomes of the 2016 NSF-TCUP Leaders\u2019 Forum. Presentations and discussions focused on the role of partnerships in developing strong STEM programs within tribal colleges and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program: 2014 Leaders\u2019 Forum<\/a> 
A report reviewing growth and development of the National Science Foundation\u2019s Tribal Colleges and Universities Program. Documents impact of funding on STEM capacity within Tribal and Native-serving colleges, and discussing emerging role of research within the institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books and Reports About Tribal Colleges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Community: Reforming Math and Science Education in Rural Schools<\/a> 
A 2006 monograph examining the impact of the NSF-funded Rural Systemic Initiative, which supported K-12 education reform in regions of \u201cpersistent rural poverty.\u201d Discusses programs supported by tribal colleges, as well as innovative school reform initiatives in Alaska, Appalachia, and south Texas, among other regions. By Paul Boyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following publications are available for purchase from the University of Nebraska Press:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science<\/a>: The Integration of Native Knowledge at Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities<\/em>
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science<\/em> is a collection of essays by Native educators and TCU faculty, describing efforts to integrate traditional knowledge and values in math and science programs. Edited and with an introduction by Paul Boyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capturing Education<\/a>: Envisioning and Building the First Tribal Colleges<\/em>
By Paul Boyer
Named an Outstanding Academic Title for 2016 by the American Library Association, Capturing Education<\/em> examines the founding of the first tribally controlled colleges in the late 1960s and early 1970s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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