Tuesday, August 25, 2015National Conference of State Legislatures

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Department Of Energy Tribal Educational

Opportunities

Presenters

Jody L. TallBear, Esq.Strategic Initiatives and Policy Advisor

U.S. Department of EnergyOffice of Economic Impact and Diversity

Ken OsborneDOE Office of Nuclear Energy

DOE Directives Related to Education and Indian Country

DOE Order 144.1 – DOE American Indian Tribal Government Interactions and Policy

• Principle V: The Department will initiate a coordinated Department-wide effort for technical assistance, business and economic self-determination development opportunities, education, and training programs.

DOE Directives Related to Education and Indian Country

‘Federal Agency Plan’ Requirement

• Each agency…shall develop and implement a two-part, 4-year plan of the agency’s efforts to fulfill the purposes of this order:

• Part One – focusing on all AI/AN students not at TCUs

• Part two – focusing on TCUs

• Plan must contain annual performance indicators and measurable objectives with which the agency will measure its success in meeting the goals of this order;

• Information on how the agency intends to increase the capacity of educational agencies and institutions to deliver high quality education to AI/AN students.

• DOE is a named Agency in EO

• Expanded the scope of previous EO

• All students K-graduate school

• Applies to students at mainstream institutions as well as TCUs

Executive Order 13592: Improving AI/AN

Educational Opportunities and Strengthening

Tribal Colleges and Universities

DOE Tribal Working Group SummitDecember 11-12, 2014

Phoenix, AZ

DOE Tribal Working Group SummitDecember 11-12, 2014

Phoenix, AZ

• Goal: Enabling education (Including STEM) for younger generations and developing a workforce that can set the foundation for independence.

• Greater use of technology-assisted STEM education to reach remote communities

• Identify STEM models that work use by DOE in the past and invest in them; designate resources for tribal communities

• A pilot program for hands-on training should be developed

• Highlight the importance and link between SYEM education, workforce development, and economic development for tribes.

Broadening Participation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in STEM

1st STEM in Indian Country Roundtable Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, March 18, 2015

Dr. Eric Jolly, President and CEOMinnesota Philanthropy Partners, Former President, Science Museum of Minnesota

Why Focus on STEM and Indian Country?

Broadening Participation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in STEM

2nd STEM in Indian Country Roundtable Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, June 29, 2015

Partners

Roundtable Series Recommendations

1. Form Public/Private Partnerships

• Promote collaboration between Industry, federal and local governments, and NGOs to better leverage expertise and resources

2. Measuring Results

• There must be clear objectives in Agency Plans and a process for measuring results

Roundtable Series Recommendations

3. Tribal Leader Engagement

• Educate tribal leaders on the relevance and benefits to tribal communities of a STEM educate workforce.

• Prepare them to effectively advocate for an Indian Country STEM focus at the national level.

4. Strategic Planning for SYEM and Career Pathways

• Develop STEM strategic planning on a national scale.

5. Student Awareness and Engagement

• Identify best tactics to expose students early to STEM to pique their interest and prepare them for continued studies in high school and beyond and STEM careers.

Promoting STEM through ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Initiative

‘MBK’ Natives in STEM Day at the MuseumJune 30, 2015, Science Museum of Minnesota

‘MBK’ Natives in STEM Day at the MuseumJune 30, 2015, Science Museum of Minnesota

‘MBK’ Natives in STEM Day at the MuseumJune 30, 2015, Science Museum of Minnesota

Highlighting Accomplishments of Natives in STEM FieldsDr. Suzanne Singer, Technical Staff, Lawrence Livermore National Lab

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg9BY_9N_VI&index=7&list=PLgU0cHea5t3pkG36LX1x1ET6xC6a_u7Cm

STEM Mentoring Cafés Richland, WA – April 2015

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2015/06/03/the-10-best-cities-for-stem-jobs/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri-Cities,_Washington

The Tri-Cities: Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco, Washington #6 in Forbes report – “The 10 Best Cities

for STEM Jobs”

Overview of STEM Café Model

• Audience: 5th-8th grade students

• Mentors: 1-2 STEM Federal Professional for every 6-8 students

• Model: speed networking for STEM careers and inspiration

• Material: quick show-and-tell chats and demonstrations

• Location: Association of Science-Technology Center

STEM Café Locations in 2015-2016

ASTC Federal Mentors Date

Natural History Museum, Washington, DC DOE, NASA, NSF

REACH Museum, Richland, WA PNNL April 22, 2015

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL Argonne May 16, 2015

Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa FL NASA, Zoo, TECO Utility June 13, 2015

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

West Palm Beach, FL

American Association of Blacks in Energy

Florida Power and Light, Various

July 29, 2015

Anchorage Museum , Anchorage, AK EPA, NSF, University October 27, 2015

Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum or Museum of

Natural History, New York City, NY

NASA Goddard Space Center/Brookhaven National Laboratory November 14,2015

*Chabot Space and Science Center

Oakland, CA

Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Lab

December 2015

National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

Albuquerque, NM

NASA Johnson Space Center March 2016

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver, CO

National Renewable Energy Technology Laboratory March 5, 2016

Children’s Museum of Houston

Houston, TX

Sandia National Laboratory March 2016

*Smithsonian Institution

Washington, DC

DOE Headquarters, NSF, NASA April 2016

DOE's Nuclear Energy Programs

Ken OsborneProgram Lead

Office of Nuclear Energy

DOE Tribal Education Opportunities Webinar, August 25th, 2015

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Office of Nuclear Energy R&D Mission Mission

NE’s program is guided by the four research objectives detailed in its

Nuclear Energy Research and Development Roadmap:

• Develop technologies and other solutions that can improve the

reliability, sustain the safety, and extend the life of current reactors.

• Develop improvements in the affordability of new reactors to enable

nuclear energy to help meet the Nation’s energy security and climate

change goals.

• Develop sustainable fuel cycles.

• Understand and minimize the risks of nuclear proliferation and

terrorism.

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Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP) Mission

NEUP Mission - As part of NE research and

development (R&D) mission, engage U.S.

university community, provide resources to conduct

Program Directed, Program Supporting, and

Mission Supporting R&D, related infrastructure

improvements, and student fellowship/scholarship

grants supporting university-based nuclear science

and engineering research.

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NE Funding in Support of Universities

NE designates up to 20 percent of the funds appropriated to its R&D programs to be applied to university-led R&D and associated infrastructure projects to be performed at universities and collaborating research institutions. These R&D projects are awarded through an open, competitive solicitations process managed by the Nuclear Energy University Program(NEUP).

Via the Integrated University Program (IUP), NE provides graduate-level student fellowship grants and undergraduate-level student scholarship grants to support nuclear science and engineering education, research and training of the next generation nuclear energy workforce.

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NEUP/IUP Structure

Competitive process for awarding U.S. University-led R&D and infrastructure projects, and scholarships/fellowships to US or permanent resident students in NE fields of study.

To date, NEUP/IUP have awarded ~$403M to 107 US universities/schools in 40 states and DC.

US universities can be supported by US national labs, industry, and international partners

NEUP/IUP Award Structure

Program Directed

Integrated Research Projects

Program Supporting

Infrastructure

General Scientific Equipment

Reactor Upgrades

Research & Development

(Program)

Mission Supporting

Research & Development

(Transformative)

Student Investment

Fellowships and Scholarships

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Nuclear Energy University Program / Integrated University Program

The Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) and the Integrated University Program (IUP) have a well established competitive process for awarding R&D, infrastructure and scholarships/fellowships.

FY15 IUP awards: 59 scholarships and 32 fellowships, totaling $5M

FY15 R&D awards: 44 awards, totaling $32M

FY15 IRP awards: 4 awards, totaling $13M

FY15 Infrastructure awards: 9 awards, totaling $3.47M

Since FY09, NEUP and IUP have awarded

$403.1M to 107 schools in 40 states and

the District of Columbia.

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NEUP/IUP Award Recipients (Combined)

NEUP and IUP have awarded

$403.1M to 107 schools in 40

States and the District of

Columbia

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UA

ASU

U of A

UC, Berkeley

UC, Davis

CU

CSM

CSU

GW

UFL

GIT

ISUBSU

U of I

MC

UIUC

IIT

NU

Purdue

ND

KSUUK

BU

UML

UMD

JHU

UMN

U-M

MST

MU

ASU

NCSU

UNM

UNLV

UNR

AU

CCNYHunter College

RPISU

SUNY, Stony Brook

MIT

CSU CWRU

OSU

WUUC

OSU

PSU

Pitt Drexel

RINSC

CUFMU

SCSU MTCUSC

UTK

UT, AustinTAMU

UH

UT, Dallas

UT, Arlington

USU

UU

VT

VCU

WSUCBC

LTC

UW-Madison

SDSU Rochester

Dartmouth

UTPB

VU

ATC

ISU

UChicagoUIC

UNT

WHOI

TESC

UD

UNL

Reed

USF

U of A

LehighRutgers

LSU

ACU Auburn

BYU

CSCC

FSU

OCC

Rice

TSTC, Waco

TUUC, IrvineCSULB

UCSBUCLA

UCR

MSU

UM

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New for FY 2016: Traineeships

Department of Energy traineeships will provide 5-year awards to institutions of higher education that support the specialized research training of graduate/PhD students. This specialized research training extends beyond traditional research and laboratory skills

Key objective is to develop focused curriculum in target areas that endures beyond award period

NE - FY 2016 Focus on Radiochemistry:

NE Budget request includes $2 million for anticipated 5-year award to

university-led consortium targeting support for 2 years of each student’s

master’s degree/PhD training in the specific area of radiochemistry

Training programs will be relatively small and focused, supporting up to 5 new

students per year, for a total of up to approximately 20 students

If funded, Radiochemistry Traineeship may be expanded to include EM and

other DOE programs’ objectives and funding

Additional focused competitive traineeships are anticipated beyond FY 2016

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NEUP Points of Contact

DOE Headquarters NEUP Program Director:

Michael Worley - michael.worley@nuclear.energy.gov

DOE Headquarters University Programs Team Leader:

Ken Osborne - kenny.osborne@nuclear.energy.gov

NEUP Integration Office Director:

Dr. John Gilligan - gilligan@ncsu.edu

NEUP Website: www.neup.gov

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