Tag: University of Washington

• UM Study Says American Indian Mascots Create Negative Stereotypes

  A study recently released by the University of Montana has determined that the use of American Indian mascots causes ‘detrimental societal consequences’.  Justin Angle, Associate Professor at the University of Montana School of Business Administration, along with researchers from the University of Washington and Washington State, said the study focused on Native American brand imagery.…

  April 18, 2016

  Article, Culture, Discussion, Sports

  American Indian Mascots, American Indians are “Warlike”, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Ethnic Brand Imagery, Implicit Association Test, Native American Mascots, Negative Stereotypes, University of Montana, University of Washington, Washington State University

• Yakama Nation Youths Show Off Their STEM Savvy to Visiting Educators

  Aaron Arquette caught the attention of about 40 visitors in the Yakama Nation Cultural Center auditorium Thursday when he discussed his work on solar water heaters. A senior at the Yakama Nation Tribal School, Arquette explained how solar evacuated tubes warm up water for residential use; as a result, solar water heaters tend to save…

  March 18, 2016

  Article, STEM, Youth

  Aaron Arquette, Relyn Strom, STEM, University of Washington, Yakama Nation, Yakama Nation Tribal School