The Forbes Building houses many programs of the the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The University of Arizona is partnering with Diné College – a public tribal college in northern Arizona – on a project that aims to provide Native American students with skills, knowledge and confidence to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math fields.
Increasing inclusiveness in the science and technology workforce is a national priority. However, the rate of Native American students who graduate with STEAM degrees remains less than half that of white students and also falls below other underrepresented minority groups, said UArizona Assistant Vice Provost for Native American Initiatives