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About Us
Mission Statement
The Work of AISES
Programs
Partners
People
Winds of Change
Reports
Mission Statement
The mission of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is to substantially increase the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines.
Since 1977, AISES has worked to remove barriers to fuller representation and participation in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines among Native people – as students, professionals, mentors, and leaders.
The Work of AISES
Through the quality and reach of its programs, the longevity and the devoted commitment of its “family,” AISES is the undisputed leader in STEM education in Indian Country. Members from over 200 Native Nations are represented within AISES, and AISES enjoys the support and partnership of corporate, government, academic, and Tribal decision-makers.
As students, AISES members strive to succeed at the highest level. As professionals, they create dynamic cohesion between indigenous ways of knowing and the evolving technological challenges of today’s world.
These challenges are multifaceted and complex, including harnessing sustainable energy, ensuring supplies of clean water, balancing the needs of an ever-complex world with the mandates of environmental stewardship, dealing with health challenges, and making the best of technological innovations. AISES stands at the vanguard: finding solutions to these challenges, while encouraging greater participation for and by American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) as students, scholars, professional practitioners, mentors, and teachers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.
What began in 1977 now comprises a robust platform serving constituents from childhood to retirement.
- 173 Chartered College and University chapters throughout the United States and Canada
- 10 Professional Chapters
- 150 Affiliated Schools that enroll more than 31,000 K-12 Native American students
- Nearly 3,000 active members
- More than 12,000 alumni over 30+ years
- 1,040 Sequoyah Fellows (Lifetime members)
- Scholarship programs which have cumulatively awarded over $8.2 M to over 4,700 students
Over the years, AISES’ signature event, the annual National Conference has served tens of thousands of students and professionals.
Programs
AISES’ portfolio of programs provides lifelong learning opportunities, career preparation, networking, leadership, and inspiration. Click here for more information.
Partners
AISES’ work would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and partners. We thank them wholeheartedly for their engagement in AISES’ mission.
People
AISES’ work would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and partners. We thank them wholeheartedly for their engagement in AISES’ mission.
Winds of Change
Winds of Change is the only American Indian-published, nationally distributed full-color magazine focusing on career and educational advancement for Native people. Articles highlight cross-cultural issues of interest to both Native and non-Native people. Published quarterly, the magazine is distributed to all AISES members. Winds of Change also publishes the Annual College Guide for American Indians.
Reports and Documents
AISES is a 501(c)3 organization, and as such, we make our reports available to the public. Please click below to access any of the following:
AISES does not publicly endorse candidates for elected office.
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