NA/CS @ NMSU

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NA/CS _at_ NMSU

• Summer Computer Science Camp
• for
• Native American Students

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Artwork in Presentation
From Tribes in New Mexico http//www.hanksville.o
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The Sponsors

• National Science Foundation
• Minority Institution Infrastructure Program
• Initial Funding Period 1999-2003
• New Mexico State University
• Computer Science Department
• American Indian Program

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What is C.S.

• Making a computer do what you want
• the SOFTWARE
• Building the next centurys infrastructure
• the INTERNET
• Making Computers Work for People
• Human/Computer Interfaces

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What You Need

• Logical thinking skills
• To solve complex problems
• Self-motivation
• To stick to and finish large problems
• A good math background
• Help understand concepts of computing

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And the Rewards Are

• Accomplishment
• you are one of the creators of the information
  revolution tomorrows world
• Career
• high-demand skills offer security
• Monetary
• small supply vs. high demand means high salaries

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The NA/CS Program

• Three week supervised summer program
• At NMSU in Las Cruces
• Living accommodations in NMSU dorms
• All living expenses paid by sponsor
• Transportation expenses paid by sponsor
• A small weekly allowance supplied by sponsor

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The NA/CS Program

• Learning Environment
• Informal environment
• Hands on exercises
• Lots of computer interaction
• High-end PCs (Linux based)
• Macs
• SPARC stations

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The NA/CS Program

• All machines connected to the Internet
• Subjects covered (all use computers)
• Concepts Practices in CS
• Math skills in a fun environment
• English writing skills
• Other activities
• Tours of Intel and Sandia

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The NA/CS Program

• Social activities
• Cultural activities
• Athletic programs
• Mentoring activities

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Who is Eligible?

• Any Native American High School Student
• Able to Spend Three Weeks Away from Home
• A Sincere Interest in the program

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How to Apply

• Fill out Application Form
• Obtain Letters of Reference
• Get Official School Transcripts
• Send to

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Ms. Sandra Westbrook NA/CS Prog.
Coordinator Computer Science Department New
Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM
88003 [phone] swestbro_at_nmsu.edu
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Important Dates

• Application Deadline
• April 16th, 1999
• Notification of Acceptance
• April 30th, 1999

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Where Could NA/CS Lead?
Thank You and I Look Forward to Seeing You in Las
Cruces