Updated: 16 minutes agoAlaska Native Science and Engineering Program director Matt Calhoun in spring 2024.
In 1995, ANSEP was introduced as a scholarship opportunity for Alaska Native students pursuing a higher education — students like me. Since then, the program has evolved into an education model that recruits and retains students of all backgrounds and ethnicities to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or business. In my nearly 25 years with ANSEP, I have earned my bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in civil engineering thanks to the program’s support.
I am leading ANSEP at an exciting time for the program, but I am not doing it alone. I am thankful for the unwavering support of the ANSEP team. Having worked closely with many members of the ANSEP team for many years, I value their dedication and expertise as we strive to enhance academic opportunities for students together.