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Monday, November 28th, 2011

Wonders at Whatcom Creek

Video – Salmon, Water Quality and Youth Education at Whatcom Creek This was the fourth of six Saturday Science Academy (SSA) events to be hosted by the Science Program of Northwest Indian College (NWIC) for the Fall Quarter 2011.  The day began with students engaging in a round-robin game of writing and guessing.  Students were given […]

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Safe & Sound: A Study of the Salish Sea

                This was the third of six Saturday Science Academy (SSA) events to be hosted by the Science Program of Northwest Indian College (NWIC) for the Fall Quarter 2011.  Only 14 students had signed up to attend this day’s event and yet, 3 additional students attended unexpectedly which was a wonderful surprise.   The morning started […]

Monday, October 10th, 2011

A Day at the Dairy – Electrifying!!!

 The manure that is produced by local dairy cows is used to generate electricity through a process know as Anaerobic Menthane Digestion.   Dairy cows are now able to produce more than just milk…their waste is utilized to produced clean energy (methane) and a reusable byproduct (pathogen free fertilizer).  What a great system!  Native American youth […]

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Saturday Science Academy – Fall 2011

Yes, folks we are back at it again and ready to get the school year started off right!!  Our first event was held on Sept 24th, 2011 to commemorate or National Public Lands through hands-on service and outdoor learning.  Please join us for our coming events by checking out the calendar and the activities students […]

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

North Cascades National Park – National Public Lands Day

             After  long summer reprive— the Saturday Science Academy is back in full swing.  This was the first of seven Saturday Science Academy (SSA) events to be hosted by the Science Program of Northwest Indian College (NWIC) for the Fall Quarter 2011.  The day began early, but promised warm fair weather and the beautiful escape […]

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