Abstract
This study investigated graduates of the indigenous college system, the study abroad system, and indigenous undergraduate programs based on the indigenous education survey reports, survey reports on indigenous undergraduates, and profiles of undergraduate programs for indigenous students published by the Council of Indigenous People and the Ministry of Education. The investigation revealed low numbers of indigenous students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The shortages of students were especially severe in natural science, environment protection, veterinarian, and mathematics and statistics. Secondly, “rooted in tribes” values manifested in indigenous undergraduate programs are investigated to determine whether they foster indigenous students in STEM. Finally, a development model is proposed for undergraduate STEM Programs rooted in tribes for indigenous students.