I became an educator in 1996 at Red Mesa High School and have since been teaching mathematics, including Navajo language and culture,” said Dr. Henry Fowler in discussing his role as a member of the NNBE. Commissioner Begay was appointed by the Navajo Nation Council as the Navajo Woman's Commission representative to the Commission on Navajo Government Development on December 27, 2018 through Navajo Nation Council Resolution CD-83-18. Although most people now know it by the name of the Greek mathematician Pythagoras, the relationship between these lengths was known by people in many places, including North America, long before Pythagoras was born. You can listen to the episode here or at kpknudson.com. In this episode of My Favorite Theorem, my cohost Kevin Knudson and I were fortunate to talk to Henry Fowler. My maternal grandfather is Many Goat and my paternal grandfather is Red-running-into-the-Water. Crownpoint, NM – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez selected five members to the Board of Education (NNBE) to serve six-year terms beginning in 2020. Episode 6: Eriko Hironaka's favorite theorem. In each episode of the podcast, we ask our guest to pair their theorem with something: food, beverage, art, music, or another nonmathematical delight in life. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in math from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and an Educational doctorate from Felding University. https://navajomathcircles.org/index.php/about/director-biographies Dr. Henry Fowler at 2017 SACNAS: The National Diversity in STEM Conference. © 2020 Scientific American, a Division of Nature America, Inc. Support our award-winning coverage of advances in science & technology. Kevin Knudson’s handle on Twitter is @niveknosdunk, and mine is @evelynjlamb. Navajo Technical University Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371 Crownpoint NM 87313, Chinle Instructional Site PO Box 849, Chinle AZ, 86503 Phone: 928.674.5764 Fax: 928.674.5700, Teec Nos Pos Instructional Site PO Box 1203, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514 Phone: 928.656.3600 Fax: 928.656.3596, Bond Wilson Technical Center40 Road 6580, Kirtland, NM 87417Phone: 505.609.5020/5017, Zuni Instructional Site67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327Phone: 505.782.6010. His maternal grandparents are Tł’ízí lání (Manygoats clan) and his paternal grandparents are Táchii’nii (Red running into the water clan). I am a math educatorand have been teaching for 15 years on the Navajo Indian Reservation. You can subscribe and review the podcast on iTunes and other podcast delivery systems. Subscribers get more award-winning coverage of advances in science & technology. Dr. Henry Fowler Vice Chairperson, Executive Branch Commissioner Fowler was appointed by the Navajo Nation Council as the Executive Branch representative to the Commission on Navajo Government Development on September 15, 2017 through Navajo Nation Council Resolution CS-54-17. Dr. Fowler is gave a moving keynote address at the conference about his efforts to improve math education in his Navajo community. Episode 2: Dave Richeson's favorite theorem Episode 3: Emille Davie Lawrence's favorite theorem Tatianaâ s summing up comes very close to what we hope to communicate through this film.

Dr. You can learn more about Navajo Math Circles by watching the documentary on PBS this month (November 2017; it may be available at that link beyond this month as well). Y1’1t’44h One of the major projects he has been involved in are math circles, math enrichment programs for junior high and high school students and their teachers. Conveniently for me, it was located a short bike ride from my house in Salt Lake City. Sally Fowler is Dr. Henry Fowler’s mother. His clans are Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water Clan) born for Tóbaahi Náneesht’ézhí (Zuni Edgewater clan). Dr. Fowler is the chair of the mathematics department at Diné College, a college that serves Navajo Nation. Navajo Technical University Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371 Crownpoint, NM 87313, Chinle Instructional SitePO Box 849, Chinle, AZ 86503, Teec Nos Pos Instructional SitePO Box 1203, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514, Bond Wilson Technical Center 40 Road 6580 Kirtland, NM 87417 (505) 609-5020/5017 (Located off of Highway 64 next to Judy Nelson Elementary School in Kirtland, NM), Zuni Instructional Site67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327. Explore our digital archive back to 1845, including articles by more than 150 Nobel Prize winners. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez appointed Dr. Henry Fowler to the Navajo Nation Board of Education. Dr. Henry Fowler, Mathematics, Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint, NM. We filmed her story and a scene of two boys playing Tsidil. Dr. Fowler talked about the many places in which Navajo people traditionally used the Pythagorean theorem, including distance calculations, astronomy observations, and building construction. Episode 5: Dusa McDuff's favorite theorem A transcript is available here. Among his extensive professional experience, he previously served as the chair of Undergraduate Diné Studies at NTU, chair of Math/Physics/Technology at Diné College and Dean Commissioner Dedman was then elected to the Chairperson of the Commission on August 29, 2017. Dr. Fowler came to Navajo Technical University in the fall semester of 2018 as a faculty member teaching mathematics and Diné studies. Four of the five appointees by President Nez were confirmed by HEHSC and were sponsored by Navajo Nation Council Delegate Daniel Tso, who is the HESHC Chairman. In June 2019, he was delegated as the Dean of Graduate studies at NTU after the retirement of then Dean Dr. Wesley Thomas. I met Dr. Fowler … I am of the Bitterwater and born for Zuni Edgewater. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and are not necessarily those of Scientific American. Crownpoint, NM – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez selected five members to the Board of Education (NNBE) to serve six-year terms beginning in 2020. He is the project’s staunchest supporter and the main local driving force for its expansion. Commissioner Morgan was appointed by the Navajo Nation Council as the Eastern Agency representative to the Commission on Navajo Government Development on July 19, 2017 through Navajo Nation Council Resolution CJY-47-17. Much of the day involved filming with Dr. Fowler and Sally Fowler inside a newly constructed male hogan. “For those of us that have been recently appointed and confirmed to the board now have a tremendous responsibility to strengthen the education system through our leadership.”. Dr. Fowler told his life story, attributing his successful education to his mother’s advice that he should always remember his Navajo roots and value the traditional way of life. He is the co-founder and co-chair of the summer camp that aims to increase enthusiasm for the often-challenging subject to Navajo students. You can also find information about the documentary on the Zala Films website. We love to hear from our listeners, so please drop us a line at myfavoritetheorem@gmail.com. The Health, Education and Human Service Committee (HEHSC) have confirmed the positions and will finalize their appointment on the board after being sworn in by the District judge. You can listen to the episode here or at kpknudson.com. Episode 0: Your hosts' favorite theorems He talked about growing up in a hogan, and early exposure to both Christian and Mormon religious education before being sent away as part of the Mormon Indian Placement Program. Join us next time to learn another fascinating piece of mathematics. Dr. Henry Fowler currently serves as the Dean of Graduate Studies at Navajo Technical University (NTU). Originally from Tonalea, AZ, Dr. Fowler has been influential in helping students on the Navajo nation to become fluent with math while integrating the traditional aspects. The chair of the mathematics department at Diné College talks about what the Pythagorean Theorem intersects with his identity as a Navajo. I am from Tonalea, Arizona. To contact the NNMC, send an email to navajomath@gmail.com and it will forward to the appropriate person. Episode 1: Amie Wilkinson’s favorite theorem The show itself also has a Twitter feed: @myfavethm and a Facebook page. Evelyn Lamb is a freelance math and science writer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Episode 4: Jordan Ellenberg's favorite theorem Commissioner Bluehouse was appointed by the Navajo Nation Council as the Practitioner of Native Healing Arts representative to the Commission on Navajo Government Development on January 26, 2017 through Navajo Nation Council Resolution CJA-08-17. He talked about how the Pythagorean theorem intersects with his heritage as a Navajo, including some ways in which his upbringing helped him discover his talent for and interest in mathematics. Commissioner Dedman was appointed by the Navajo Nation Council as the Central Agency representative to the Comission on Navajo Government Development on July 18, 2017 through Navajo Nation Council Resolution CJY-43-17. Dr. Fowler is the chair of the mathematics department at Diné College, a college that serves Navajo Nation. A Few of My Favorite Spaces: The Loch Ness Monster, Navajo Math Circles by watching the documentary on PBS, Episode 1: Amie Wilkinson’s favorite theorem, Episode 2: Dave Richeson's favorite theorem, Episode 3: Emille Davie Lawrence's favorite theorem, Episode 4: Jordan Ellenberg's favorite theorem, Episode 5: Dusa McDuff's favorite theorem, Episode 6: Eriko Hironaka's favorite theorem, One Weird Trick to Make Calculus More Beautiful, When Rational Points Are Few and Far Between. For his favorite theorem, Dr. Fowler chose the Pythagorean theorem, probably the most famous theorem in mathematics.
The fourth day of filming documented the arduous hike by Math Camp students and their leaders through Canyon de Chelly.

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