Summer Computer Science Camp for Native American Students NA/CS @ NMSU Summer Computer Science Camp for Native American Students Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

Artwork in Presentation From Tribes in New Mexico http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

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New Mexico State University The Sponsors National Science Foundation Minority Institution Infrastructure Program Initial Funding Period: 1999-2003 New Mexico State University Computer Science Department American Indian Program Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University What is C.S. Making a computer do what you want the SOFTWARE Building the next century’s infrastructure the INTERNET Making Computers Work for People Human/Computer Interfaces Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University What You Need Logical thinking skills To solve complex problems Self-motivation To stick to and finish large problems A good math background Help understand concepts of computing Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University And the Rewards Are Accomplishment you are one of the creators of the information revolution & tomorrow’s world Career high-demand skills offer security Monetary small supply vs. high demand means high salaries Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University The NA/CS Program Three week supervised summer program At NMSU in Las Cruces Living accommodations in NMSU dorms All living expenses paid by sponsor Transportation expenses paid by sponsor A small weekly allowance supplied by sponsor Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University The NA/CS Program Learning Environment Informal environment Hands on exercises Lots of computer interaction High-end PCs (Linux based) Macs SPARC stations Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University The NA/CS Program All machines connected to the Internet Subjects covered (all use computers) Concepts & Practices in CS Math skills in a fun environment English writing skills Other activities Tours of Intel and Sandia Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University The NA/CS Program Social activities Cultural activities Athletic programs Mentoring activities Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University Who is Eligible? Any Native American High School Student Able to Spend Three Weeks Away from Home A Sincere Interest in the program Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University How to Apply Fill out Application Form Obtain Letters of Reference Get Official School Transcripts Send to: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

NA/CS Prog. Coordinator Computer Science Department Ms. Sandra Westbrook NA/CS Prog. Coordinator Computer Science Department New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM 88003 (505) 646-3724 swestbro@nmsu.edu Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University Important Dates Application Deadline April 16th, 1999 Notification of Acceptance April 30th, 1999 Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University

I Look Forward to Seeing You in Las Cruces Where Could NA/CS Lead? Thank You and I Look Forward to Seeing You in Las Cruces Wednesday, September 19, 2018 New Mexico State University