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Monday, June 4th, 2012

Live Rockets and Physics

This was the third of four Saturday Science Academy (SSA) events to be hosted by the Science Program of Northwest Indian College (NWIC) for the Spring Quarter 2012.  On this event, students were active participants in the hands-on, active learning topic of Physics and Rocketry.  Instructor, Gary Brandt and members of the NWIC Rocket Club […]

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Coast Salish Traditional Plant Harvest

This was the second of four Saturday Science Academy (SSA) events to be hosted by the Science Program of Northwest Indian College (NWIC) for the Spring Quarter 2012.  The day began with many students arriving early and eager for the morning activities.  The weather promised to be warm and fair for a day of games, […]

Saturday, May 5th, 2012

Environmental Chemistry on the Rez! :)

This was the second of four Saturday Science Academy (SSA) events to be hosted by the Science Program of Northwest Indian College (NWIC) for the Spring Quarter 2012.  The day began early, but promised warm and fair weather.  We had six students turnout which is lower than our usual turnout of 12-15 students.     The morning […]

Monday, December 19th, 2011

A Chilly Winter Night Sky (The Science of Astronomy)

This was the sixth of six Saturday Science Academy (SSA) events to be hosted by the Science Program of Northwest Indian College (NWIC) for the Fall Quarter 2011.  This was an exciting day for many of the teens participating in today’s activities.  These students have been the ones championing efforts to explore astronomy as a […]

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Encountering Horticulture: Yesterday and Today

This was the fifth of six Saturday Science Academy (SSA) events to be hosted by the Science Program of Northwest Indian College (NWIC) for the Fall Quarter 2011.  While the morning was cold and frosty students braved the morning air for an outdoor welcome and game-time.  The students were quick and ready to start moving […]

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