Native American STEM Education & Environmental Outreach
Welcome to the Environmental Education Outreach Program (EEOP)
The Environmental Education Outreach Program is part of the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) at Northern Arizona University. The purpose of the Environmental Education Outreach Program (EEOP) is to interest Native American students in environmental careers and to assist schools in improving environmental science literacy. Program services include:
- Workshops for Native educators, students and community members
- Indoor Air Quality assessments for schools and tribal communities
- On-campus experience with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Water education and outreach for Native American students, educators, and tribal professionals
INTERNSHIPS
EEOP internship programs for college students with a focus on recruiting and mentoring Indigenous students.
AIR QUALITY
EEOP is interested in working with students, educators, and tribal professionals to create more air quality awareness
SERVICE REQUEST
The EEOP staff provides a variety of educational services for Tribal Environmental Professionals, Educators, and Students.
RESOURCES
Resources to help better understand the environment and its impacts on tribal communities.
While the Western-science approach can be valuable in restoration efforts, it isn’t the only lens through which to view traditional knowledge. “The four-legged, the winged, the finned—we call them our brothers and sisters of the earth.” —excerpt…