NASA Listening Session 1: Storytelling

What images or stories come to mind when you hear “NASA”? What have you heard, or experienced, in regards to resources and opportunities at NASA Centers? NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project for American Indian Alaska Native STEM Engagement (MAIANSE) seeks to serve American Indian/Alaska Native communities in building their capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), particularly by using NASA’s unique experiential learning opportunities to engage with students at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and other AI/AN-serving institutions. This session will provide an opportunity to share stories and begin conversations with the NASA MAIANSE team. During the conversation we hope to discuss needs of American Indian/Alaska Native students and communities, debunk misconceptions about NASA programs, identify available resources, and share the variety of existing opportunities to engage with NASA. The session will be held in a storytelling format, with time for engagement through listening and sharing as the focus.