Anchorage, Alaska When Jackson Church attended ANSEP’s January Middle School Academy, held in partnership with Anchorage School District, it was his first experience with the program. But you’d never know that when you hear how passionately Jackson talks about ANSEP. “Middle School Academy is my first component, and basically everyone starts here,” he said. “It’s […]
Bethel, Alaska As a junior at Bethel Regional High School, Ray Daniel already has four ANSEP components under his belt and also has earned credit toward his undergraduate engineering degree through the University of Alaska. Ray is an alumnus of ANSEP’s Middle School Academy and Acceleration Academy, but he enjoyed his time in STEM Career […]
Anchorage, Alaska As a first-time ANSEP student, Katelynn Houser soaked up every single second of her Middle School Academy experience earlier this year. From participating in STEM activities to making new friends and living on a college campus for the first time, Katelynn says she loved every moment. “I like that there is always something […]
Anchorage, Alaska Victoria Shein recently attended Middle School Academy, her first ANSEP component, and enjoyed her time so much that she is already encouraging her younger siblings to join the ANSEP family when they can. The eldest of five children, Victoria said one of her favorite parts about ANSEP was the moment at the end […]
Manley Hot Springs, Alaska When Jules Mermelstein graduated from West Valley High School in Fairbanks, he did so with 43 college credits already earned toward his degree. Now a University of Alaska Anchorage student double majoring in electrical and mechanical engineering, Jules was more than ready for college after participating in such ANSEP components as […]
Cantwell, Alaska Tvetene Carlson of Cantwell, Alaska, graduated high school in 2015 as a junior. He not only graduated a year early, but did so with 37 college credits, including all the math needed for his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. A longtime ANSEP student, Tvetene says one reason he was able to get ahead […]
Wasilla, Alaska Twenty-two-year-old Greg Schmidt recently graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He credits much of this accomplishment to four paid oil and gas internships and financial as well as academic support from the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program. Greg’s path through the ANSEP pipeline […]
Anchorage, Alaska Trevor Kamkoff is a 13-year-old student at Clark Middle School who was astounded and grateful to be selected as one of 53 students chosen to participate in ANSEP’s first Middle School Academy of 2017. Despite being his first ANSEP component, Trevor says he loves every aspect of the academy, especially the opportunity to […]
Last week, world-renowned marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle spoke to ANSEP students, staff and supporters at our 2017 Celebration. As an oceanographer, explorer, author and leader of the first female team of aquanauts, Earle’s words inspired and captivated the attention of those fortunate enough to hear her speak. Earle’s success story began long before her […]
Anchorage, Alaska Skyler Kern recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a double minor in electrical engineering and Spanish. His ANSEP story began when he was a freshman at West High School in Anchorage and his geometry teacher recommended he participate in an ANSEP Computer […]
