The NAU Review — How mentoring shapes students’ lives, ITEP’s 30th anniversary and the American Songster at NAU
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Assistant chemistry professor Naomi Lee had a number of mentors through her undergraduate and graduate work, each encouraging her to try something new, take a risk, set high goals and keep working toward them. When she was looking for jobs after completing postdoctoral fellowships, she was drawn to NAU not only for the scientific opportunities but for the chance to be that mentor to other Native students in the sciences and to help her own community.
“I want to be the first Native researcher who designs a vaccine specifically for Native communities,” Lee said. “While my work may be beneficial to the general population, I strive to look at research questions through an Indigenous lens. I want to use my skills to make healthier, happier communities.”
30 years of elevating Indigenous environmental solutions
The mission of NAU’s Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals is to help tribal communities be strong, self-sustaining and healthy. Celebrate ITEP’s 30th anniversary at an event Wednesday at the 1899 Bar and Grill.
Esther Cuellar’s favorite piece of advice is simple: Practice what you preach. Never give up. Learn more about the life philosophy, bucket list items and moments of accomplishment of NAU’s assistant director of scholarships.
Get your tickets now to hear from Grammy-winning NAU alumnus Dom Flemons, who in May received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater. He’ll speak in the annual Ted Johnson Lecture Saturday in Prochnow Auditorium.
