American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Pre-college programs: the focus of aises's pre-college program is to build awareness and increase retention in k-12 stem by providing native k-12 students, parents, and educators exposure and access to quality curriculum, programs, and opportunities to interest and engage them in stem.

Strategic initiatives and research: the focus of aises' strategic initiatives and research is to identify and leverage strategic partnerships and conduct research in stem issues specific to native people by identifying the challenges and successes in native stem education and workforce development through research, data collection, and partnerships with other key stem stakeholders.

Events and leadership: aises produces large scale events for its members and others that serve as a forum for networking, learning, leadership, and professional development training, and sharing of research and best practices in stem fields. High school students have the opportunity to attend events and to gain exposure to stem activities at an annual stem day event. College students and professionals are exposed to potential employers along with resume support and interview opportunities. All events offer a cultural component which makes aises events unique.

Scholarships: scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, who are members of aises, for leadership and academic achievement. Aises administers academic and travel scholarships as well as an emergency fund to provide specific relief that would enable a student to continue pursuing their education. Public education and communications: aises utilizes an array of communications strategies and resources to educate the public, tribes, schools, nonprofits, corporations, foundations, and government agencies about the need for increased stem education and career opportunities for native people. Aises also conducts outreach to indigenous people and tribes to promote the importance of stem. Membership and chapter management: aises membership is open to students, professionals, and retirees. It is about connecting and relating with others, sharing stories, engaging in reciprocal relationships, gaining resources, and advancing educational and professional goals. Aises college, professional, and tribal chapters are located across north america and made up of aises members. The primary objectives of chapters are to enrich the professional, educational, service, and social needs of the membership. Chapters emphasize stem education and professions as a tool that will facilitate personal and professional growth opportunities through professional development, mentor programs, leadership training, and event participation. College programs: the focus of aises's college programs is to increase access to and success in stem higher education by providing financial and academic support and opportunities to native college students to increase the numbers of successful native stem majors. Additionally, aises offers internship opportunities to explore careers with corporations and federal agencies.