1. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007 Art and Computation New Voices and New Visions for Engaging Native Americans in Computer Science

2. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007 BPC Workshop Glenn Bresnahan glenn@bu.edu

3. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20073 Project Background NSF Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) –Increase participation of underrepresented groups in Computer Science Increase number Native American students pursuing CS and CS-related studies and careers Increase number Native American students pursuing CS and CS-related studies and careers Create a new curriculum that integrates art, culture and technology to create a compelling educational experience Create a new curriculum that integrates art, culture and technology to create a compelling educational experience

4. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20074 Project Background Demonstration project – 2.5 years Partners –Boston University, Scientific Computing & Visualization –University of New Mexico, Native American Studies –University of New Mexico, Computer Science & HPC –University of New Mexico, NAPCOE –Jemez Pueblo, Walatowa Charter High School –Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Department of Education Integrate culturally relevant materials with CS concepts Develop a new two semester course –Year 1 – UNM freshmen & sophomores –Year 2 – Jemez high school students

5. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20075 Project Concepts Cyber-classroom connecting BU, UNM and Jemez Pueblo over Access Grid 3D Stereoscopic Display Wall Capstone project to create a VR environment Artistic direction by Native American artists Application of powerful CS concepts

6. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20076 Program Elements Use existing AG facilities at BU, UNM and Jemez Installation of DAFFIE/DVD Wall systems at UNM & Jemez Summer workshops at UNM and Jemez Scholarships for UNM students in year 1 Teaching assistanceships for Jemez course for year 1 UNM graduates Scholarships/support for Jemez course REU programs at BU & UNM Guest artists stipends in both years Evaluation Dissemination via Web and workshop