Social psychology - American Indians, science, and technology

The status of technological and scientific skill attainment by American Ind ian individuals and the science-and technology-related issues faced by Indi an communities and cultures are outlined. The potential for unique Indian c ontributions to science as well as the potential for scientific contributio ns to Indian well-being are described. Factors that have contributed to sci ence/technology problems and impeded science/technology successes among Ind ians are reviewed. Some recent Indian science/technology projects that prov ide model examples of what can work are reviewed.