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Yesterday, ANSEP high school students in the Summer Acceleration Academy visited the Ship Creek Fisheries Center! Students learned about the salmon lifecycle and hatchery operations while exploring how fisheries support sustainable resources and connect to careers in STEM, environmental science, and natural resource management. Thank you to the hatchery staff for sharing your knowledge throughout the tour and helping inspire the next generation of Alaska leaders! Quyana!

Last week, we welcomed middle school students from Hawaiʻi to the University of Alaska Anchorage campus for the ANSEP Middle School Academy (MSA)! On Friday, the students shared a cultural presentation featuring traditional Hawaiian chants and hula. Their performances included:

• He Mele Lei no Kamakau (opening chant)
• Haʻale la Wai (hula noho performed with river stones)
• Hanohano Waimānalo (oli chant)
• He Mele no ʻo Waimānalo (hula)

The College Gate Yup’ik Immersion Yuraq Group (K-5) also performed, creating a beautiful cultural exchange between the Hawaiʻi students attending ANSEP MSA and local Alaska students.

Thank you to the students for sharing their performances with the ANSEP community. Experiences like these provide meaningful opportunities to learn from one another and celebrate Indigenous cultures. Quyana to our Hawaiʻi students and educators, as well as the College Gate Yup’ik Immersion Yuraq Group, for making this ANSEP MSA such a memorable experience!

The ANSEP Summer Acceleration Academy students took a field trip to the Native Village of Eklutna for a guided plant walk with Jessica Ross! Students explored the traditional medicinal uses of local plants while learning about cultural practices and the importance of respecting the land. Thank you to Jessica Ross and the Native Village of Eklutna for sharing their knowledge and welcoming our students for such a valuable learning experience!

Last month, 37 middle school students from Bristol Bay were on the UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage campus learning from STEM professionals and industry leaders! Through hands-on activities like building computers, exploring structural engineering, and participating in renewable energy activities, students gained valuable insight into the many career paths within STEM. They also took part in stream ecology lessons with the Bureau of Land Management and learned about aviation by touring an Alaska Airlines airplane alongside industry professionals. Great job, students!

Last chance! High school students in Anchorage, Mat-Su, Bethel, Kotzebue, and Nome, tomorrow is the deadline to apply for the 2026 Academic Year Acceleration Academy!

This component allows students to earn free college credits and graduate high school early. Not only does this opportunity reduce the number of college classes families have to pay for, but it also helps students enter the workforce sooner!

Don't wait, apply now! https://www.ansep.net/component/acceleration-academy-full-time/

We are currently hiring Temporary Program Assistants for our Acceleration Academy in Bethel and Nome! Join our team and be part of a program transforming education in Alaska. Apply today at https://www.ansep.net/available-positions/

This Saturday is the final deadline to apply for the Acceleration Academy (Full-Time)!

High school students in Anchorage, Mat-Su, Bethel, Nome, and Kotzebue can apply now and earn up to three years of college credit before high school graduation, completely free!

This full school-day opportunity is available to students in grades 9-12 during the academic year. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to accelerate your education, explore future career paths, and open doors for your future.

Applications close June 6. Apply today at https://www.ansep.net/component/acceleration-academy-full-time/

Congratulations to ANSEP students Drini and Vjosa Pellumbi on winning first place at the Arctic Innovation Competition! Inspired by their experiences growing up in Bethel, they developed the Arctic Heat Recovery System, an innovative solution designed to reduce heating costs and improve energy efficiency for rural Alaska families. We are so proud to see ANSEP students creating meaningful solutions to real-world challenges across Alaska! Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/8rdm6bks

Heading to the University of Alaska as a first year college student this fall? Join ANSEP Bridge!

Bridge is a year-long college and career readiness experience that supports students’ academic, social, and professional success during their first year of college while preparing them for internships in engineering, science, or business with ANSEP Strategic Partners.

Bridge students will:
- Develop skills to support academic, social, and professional success
- Explore careers in STEM and business fields
- Earn scholarships and campus housing support at the University of Alaska
- Build a network of professional mentors
- Learn to navigate the University campus
- Develop lifelong friendships and peer support with fellow ANSEP students

Apply now and take the next step toward college and career success with ANSEP! Learn more and submit your application at https://www.ansep.net/component/bridge/

Thank You to all of our amazing strategic partners for their support! Together, we are shaping a brighter future for Alaska and beyond. Quyana for being a part of the ANSEP family and for helping us inspire, educate, and empower students! Chin'an gu nin yu! Quyanaq! Gunalchee’se! Quyanaa!