In 2008, less than 0.25% of students who earned a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields were Native American. In 2006, less than 2.5% of PH.D.’s granted in [...]
Welcome To Native Explorers
Sparking the minds of Native American Students and Training the Next Generation of Native Scientists and Physicians
Native Explorers provides educational programs and promotes partnerships that increase the number of Native Americans in science and medicine... about us »
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Native Explorers
If you are Native American and curious about vertebrate fossils (e.g., rhinos, horses, and bone crushing dogs) and medicine and enjoy being in the “great outdoors”, this scientific expedition is for you... continued »
Impact
Native Explorers strives to be recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for creating innovative educational programs for Native Americans, supporting Native Americans in research, and increasing the number of Native Americans [...]
Friends
Our partnerships include scientists and educators from the Chickasaw Nation, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNOMNH), the USDA Forest Service (Price District, Price, UT), and the Utah [...]
Field Stations
Native Explorers has access to three fields stations provided by the Whitten-Newman Foundation. FS1 is located in the Historic Deep Deuce District in Downtown, Oklahoma City. FS2 is [...]