Join The GLOBE Program for our next webinar: "STEM Storytelling from an Apache Point of View" on January 25th at 9:15am MST. Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86128915401
This webinar is part of a series of webinars hosted by GLOBE for the International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS). This webinar will feature 4 speakers from Mescalero, New Mexico as they discuss STEM storytelling and experiences creating projects for the IVSS.
The speakers:
Arthur “Butch” Blazer
Semi-retired
Arthur “Butch” Blazer was elected by his people and served his term as the President of the Mescalero Apache Tribe in 2018-2019. During the Obama Administration, Butch served as USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment from 2011 through 2016. In 2003, Governor Bill Richardson appointed Butch as "State Forester" for New Mexico, the first Native American to hold that position.
A member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Butch has been involved in Tribal issues throughout his life. In 1983, he co-founded the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society, a national tribal non-profit organization and has served (twice) as the National President of the Society. Butch currently serves on the Board of Directors for two national conservation organizations, the National Wildlife Federation and Conservation Legacy.
Butch graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Range Science and worked with various federal, tribal, and state entities, as well as numerous non-profit organizations, in executive management and leadership positions during the course of his career.
Nate Raynor
Mescalero Apache School Teacher/Mentor
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Robotic
Retired Military (USAF)
Shylo Cochise-Klinekole
Student at Mescalero Apache School
12th Grade
Kameryn Chino
11th Grade
Mescalero Apache School
STEM/Robotic team leader
This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be available after the webinar on globe.gov/science-symposium. We encourage you to also view our other 2021 webinars available on the IVSS website.
The IVSS is an annual virtual event for K-Undergrad students to showcase their research and hard work. Through the IVSS, students create research reports, using GLOBE data, to explore the environment and develop important science skills. In March, students will submit their reports for feedback from STEM professionals, teachers, grad students, and other interested community members. Please visit globe.gov/science/symposium for more info and for the link to volunteer as a judge.