Program June 4–14, 2018 UNMC/UNO Campuses Omaha, Nebraska
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2018 Aseto’ne Institute Program June 4–14, 2018 UNMC/UNO Campuses Omaha, Nebraska Coordinated and hosted by AIHEC, UNMC, and UNO Photo courtesy of Diné College. 1 2 Welcome Dear Aseto’ne Institute Participants, On behalf of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), which is the nation’s 38 Tribal Colleges and Universities, welcome to the 2018 Aseto’ne Institute! We are thrilled that you are spending part of your summer with us; and we are confident that you will find the next two weeks interesting, informative, and rewarding. The Aseto’ne Institute is designed specifically for tribal college students like you— engaged students who might be interested in biomedical and health research and who wish to learn more about the academic programs, professional careers, and opportunities available in these important fields. We are proud that the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is collaborating with us on this initiative. UNMC staff, along with our own Aseto’ne Network Project staff, have developed an enriching 2-week program for you. You will have the opportunity to meet and interact with faculty and staff from UNMC, the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), and various tribal colleges, along with members of our Aseto’ne Network Project Advisory Committee. We encourage you to take advantage of the mentoring opportunities—now and in the future—that these highly skilled and committed experts have to offer. Be sure to get contact information and stay in touch. Across Indian Country, American Indian and Alaska Native researchers are needed to help our tribes address the health challenges that many of our people face. More fundamentally, AI/AN health researchers are needed to help ensure that our tribes truly own, direct, and define health research on tribal lands and in tribal communities. We are pleased that you are interested in being a member of the circle of Native researchers. AIHEC is grateful to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) award, which is making this summer program possible for our tribal college students. We thank UNMC’s Dr. Maurice Godfrey for his commitment to this initiative and his longstanding partnership. We thank UNMC for hosting this event on their campus; and of course, we thank Liliana Bronner of UNMC and AIHEC’s Darryl Monteau for their hard working organizing our 2018 Institute. Finally, thank you for joining us this summer. Enjoy the Institute and your time in Omaha! Sincerely, Carrie Billy President & CEO American Indian Higher Education Consortium 1 1 Welcome Dear Aseto’ne Institute Participants, Welcome to Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center! Congratulations on being selected to be part of the inaugural group of scholars for the Aseto’ne Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This program has been funded by the Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health. It is a partnership between the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Over the next two weeks you will experience a program that will introduce you to a broad variety of research topics in nursing, behavioral health, public health, and bio-medicine. You will meet scientists and practitioners who, we hope, will provide lasting impressions and, perhaps, become your mentors. Please keep in mind that once the Institute ends, it is not the end of our interest in your career pathways. We would like to provide guidance, advice, and support as your education and career unfolds. Both AIHEC and UNMC remain committed to your achieving success no matter the pathway chosen. The faculty from UNMC, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and the visiting faculty from the various tribal colleges and universities have put a great deal of work and effort into their presentations. I am certain you will enjoy them and I am grateful, as you will be as well, for their time. Please thank Darryl Monteau from AIHEC and Liliana Bronner from UNMC who are primarily responsible for all the hard work of getting you to Omaha and the program that will unfold. I for one am most grateful to them. Again welcome and congratulations. Let the learning begin! Maurice Godfrey, PhD Professor 2 2 AIHEC Aseto’ne Network Project Overview The Aseto’ne Network Project is a broad multi-institutional initiative designed to coordinate outreach, education and mentoring services provided by the nation’s 36 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). This initiative is a collaboration between AIHEC and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). In the Cheyenne language Aseto’ne refers to the context of growth and taking first steps. Thus, our project will provide the necessary steps and support infrastructure to guide students into research careers and a brighter future. The project partners will establish and promote interest and engagement in bio-medical research among students attending tribal colleges. The project will establish a networked community of faculty and students involved in activities that develop students’ academic and research- specific skills and promote an understanding of what is required to be a successful researcher. Most important, the project will reinforce in students the confidence in their ability to pursue a successful career research. Aseto’ne Institute The AIHEC Aseto’ne Institute is a 10-day personal development and research experience program experience hosted by UNMC and will focus on encouraging students to consider and pursue a professional career in a biomedical field. The Institute will recruit TCU students who are interested in health research and professions. TCU students will learn about opportunities and experiences available to them in the area of health research. STAFF ◊ Carrie Billy, Co-Principle Investigator/President & CEO, AIHEC ◊ Dr. Maurice Godfrey, Co-Principle Investigator, UNMC ◊ Dr. Deborah His Horse Is Thunder, Project Director, AIHEC ◊ Darryl Monteau, Project Coordinator, AIHEC ◊ Dr. Joseph Evans, Director of Psychology, UNMC ◊ Dr. Kathleen Hanna, Professor, College of Nursing, Indiana University ◊ Dr. Brett Kuhn, Director, Behavioral Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program, Children’s Sleep Disorder Center, UNMC ◊ Dr. Athena Ramos, Community Health Program Manager, Center for Reducing Health Disparities, UNMC ◊ Dr. Lani Zimmerman, Professor, College of Nursing, UNMC 3 3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ◊ Dr. Billie Jo Kipp, President, California Tribal College ◊ Dr. Priscilla Sanderson, Associate Professor, PI, Center for American Indian Resilience, Northern Arizona University ◊ Dr. Mark Bauer, Faculty, Summer Research Enrichment Program, Diné College ◊ Dr. Francine Gachupin, Assistant Professor, Assistant Director, Cancer Disparities Institute, University of Arizona ◊ Dr. Jennie Joe, Professor (Retired), Director, Native American Research and Training Center, University of Arizona COACH/MENTORS ◊ Dr. Emma Norma, Faculty, Northwest Indian College ◊ Dr. Melissa Holder, Faculty, Haskell Indian Nations University ◊ Dr. Kerri Patrick Wertz, Faculty Aaniiih Nakoda College ◊ Dr. Jeremy Guinn, Faculty, United Tribes Technical College ◊ Dr. Regina Robbins, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska in Omaha 4 4 Schedule Monday—June 4, 2018 Travel Day to Omaha Time Event 9:00 am–4:30 pm Check in at Scott Residence Hall situated at the University of 6510 Pine Street, Omaha 68106 Nebraska Omaha Campus 5:00–6:00 pm Introductions & Ice Breaker Liliana Bronner Darryl Monteau 6:00–7:00 pm DINNER Tuesday—June 5, 2018 Time Event 7:00–8:00 am BREAKFAST Scott Residence Hall 8:30 am Board the bus to UNMC Campus 8:45 am Arrive at UNMC Campus College of Public Health 1001 9:00–9:15 am Welcome AIHEC 9:15–9:30 am Blessing AIHEC 9:30–10:00 am Overview of the week Dr. Deborah His Horse is Thunder Liliana Bronner 10:00–10:20 am Why is research important, and making connections with Dr. Maurice Godfrey learning and your community 10:20–10:30 am BREAK 10:30–10:45 am Overview of Campus Ann Kraft 10:45–12:00 pm Campus Tour Liliana Bronner Ann Kraft 12:00–12:45 pm LUNCH UNMC Cafeteria 12:45–1:00 pm Walk back to classroom College of Public Health 1001 1:00–2:30 pm History of Native Math and Science Dr. Kent Blansett 2:30–4:00 pm Native American Health Disparities Dr. Regina Robbins 4:00–4:50 pm Developing a career plan Laura Sansoni (UNO Academic Career & Development Center) 4:50–5:20 pm Reflection and Wrap up AIHEC 5:30–5:45 pm Bus returns to residence hall 5:45–6:45 pm DINNER Scott Residence Hall 5 5 Schedule Wednesday—June 6, 2018 Time Event 7:00–8:00 am BREAKFAST Scott Residence Hall 8:30 am Board the bus to UNMC Campus 8:45 am Arrive at UNMC Campus College of Public Health 1001 9:00–9:30am Welcome & Introductory Activity to Health Disparities Dr. Athena Ramos 9:30–10:30am Health Disparities and Their Public Health Solutions Dr. Dejun Su 10:30–10:45 am BREAK 10:45–11:45am Bison Handling Occupational Health & Safety Project Dr. Clayton Kelling 11:45–12:45pm LUNCH UNMC Cafeteria 12:45–1:00 pm Walk back to classroom and board vehicles 1:00–1:15pm Travel to the Mayan community in South Omaha 1:15–3:45pm Mayan community visit Dr. Athena Ramos & Luis Marcos 3:45–4:00pm Travel back to the Maurer College of Public Health 4:00–4:30pm Reflection and Wrap up AIHEC 5:00–5:15 pm Bus returns to residence hall 5:15–6:30 pm DINNER Scott Residence Hall Thursday—June 7, 2018 Time Event 7:00–8:00 am BREAKFAST Scott Residence Hall 8:30 am Board the bus to UNMC Campus 8:45 am Arrive at UNMC Campus College of Public Health 1001 9:00–10:00 am The challenges and benefits of applying a Community Dr.