SHI STEAM | SCIENCE, TECH, ENGINEERING, ART & MATH

Opening the Box: STEAM provides culturally-centered youth programming to students in grades 6-12 that is grounded in Indigenous knowledge and STEAM career connections. Students and teachers work alongside cultural specialists and professional researchers to build a deeper connection to the places they call home. Current and recently graduated high school students can engage in AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) research projects, field internships, and professional mentorships to help them achieve their academic and career goals. Makerspace activities combine cutting-edge tools with Alaska Native values in classrooms, summer academies, and out-of-school clubs and events.

High School:

STEAM Internships: July 12-July 18
Open to high school students and recent high school graduates from Angoon, Huna, Wrangell, Kake, Juneau, Sitka, and other communities upon review. Contact: Elle Gray-Smith at elle.gray-smith@sealaska.com or 907.586.2128. (Apply) (More Details)

STEAM Academy: July 21-July 30
Open to Southeast Alaska students entering grades 9-12. Contact: Maddie Henson at Maddie.henson@sealaska.com or 907.586.9210. (Apply) (More Details)

Middle School:

Cameras Speak Workshop: May 27-30
Open to middle school students in grades 5-8 in Wrangell. Through this workshop, students will learn about photovoice and digital camera techniques using professional digital cameras. (Apply)

STEAM Academy: June 9-13
Open to Southeast Alaska students entering grades 6-8. Contact: Maddie Henson at Maddie.henson@sealaska.com or 907.586.9210. (Apply) (More Details)

STEAM Camp: June 23-27
Open to Angoon and Hoonah students entering grades 6-8. Participants will learn about halibut hooks, black seaweed, and bumboots. Hoonah students will leave for Angoon via catamaran on June 22 and return on June 28. Room and board provided. Contact: Maddie Henson at Maddie.henson@sealaska.com or 907.586.9210. (Apply)