Welcome to the Native STEM Portraits* website! We are delighted that you have decided to explore and learn about the journeys of Native students and professionals in STEM!

Through participant-generated photographs, captions, and interview quotes, our goal is to share the supports and barriers experienced by Native undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We also highlight the ways in which one’s Native identity intersects (or not) with one’s science identity. 

Explore beautiful photo galleries on our website to learn more about the STEM journeys of Native students and professionals through their eyes. 

 

*The full name of our project is Native STEM Portraits: A Longitudinal, Mixed-Methods Study of the Intersectional Experiences of Native Learners and Professionals in STEM. It is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF Grant #2000619). 

[In reference to “Insect Photo”] I always felt the same when I looked at my mom’s pinned insects growing up! We honor those creatures to spare their life and respect their form on this planet. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. <3

 – Native STEM Portraits conference presentation attendee