How ANSEP inspired Aranea to reconnect with her culture

Atqa Nuta’aq Arnaq ili Kawisqaq Nasquq. Gui Alutiiq. Sullrianga Anchorage, Alaska. Maamaqa Angelique Oliveira cali Taatqa Nick Oliveira.My name is Aranea Oliveira, and my Alutiiq names are “New Woman” or “Redhead.” I am Alutiiq and was born in Anchorage. My parents are Angelique and Nick Oliveira from Seldovia, Alaska. I am a senior at the […]

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Explore the Summer Bridge 2025 Internships

Josiah – U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Josiah is from Bethel, Alaska and this summer he interned with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, where he worked in the Alaska Tephra Lab, processing volcanic ash and building a 3D model of Mount Spurr to help scientists better understand past eruptions. Josiah’s ANSEP […]

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Kristen ‘Atluk’ Reece’s Journey of Resilience and Representation

Kristen (Atluk) Reece, is Iñupiaq from Selawik and Fairbanks and graduated last semester from UAF with her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies! Kristen’s academic journey began in 2004 when she enrolled at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) shortly after graduating from North Pole High School. She began pursuing a degree in Elementary Education […]

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ANSEP Alum Kelvin Goode Named Alaska’s Top 40 Under 40

We are thrilled to celebrate Kelvin Goode, Tarupiat (Alutiiq) of Egegik, who has been named to Alaska Business Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40! This award recognizes Alaskans who are making significant contributions to their industries and communities — and Kelvin’s journey is a shining example of leadership rooted in culture, faith, and purpose. Kelvin’s ANSEP Journey Kelvin […]

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Stefani Martinez studies how microbes consume methane with NSF

Deep in the ocean, a community of creatures, including tube worms and mussels, relies on methane for energy. Too far from the sun to directly benefit from photosynthesis, these animals inhabit methane seeps, which are areas where methane bubbles from rocks into ocean water. “We’re comparing methane seeps on the continental margins of Southern California […]

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ANSEP celebrates another record-breaking year for full-time Acceleration Academy component, honors university graduates 

The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program is celebrating its largest-ever graduating class of full-time Acceleration Academy students. Fifty-two students from the Anchorage, Bethel, Matanuska-Susitna and statewide campuses will earn their high school diplomas this week. They have also earned an impressive total of 3,336 college credits earned for free as ANSEP Acceleration Academy students. […]

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ANSEP Alumni: Where are they now?

Brandon Bachman is Yup’ik, grew up in Haines, Alaska and his family is from Kwigillingok. In 2012, he first joined ANSEP as a high school student and completed his computer build. The following year, he participated in ANSEP’s Summer Bridge component and then immediately began attending UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage as a University Success […]

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Dr. Herb Schroeder accepts Partner Service Award from AISES

At the AISES National Conference earlier this month, ANSEP Vice Provost and Founder Dr. Herb Schroeder was awarded the Educator Partner Service award! This award recognizes a program for their AISES advocacy and their excellent guidance, leadership, and expertise to support indigenous students and professionals in STEM! What started in 1995 as a scholarship program for university students, […]

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