Monday, February 4, 2013

AISES




American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
 
Since 1977, AISES has worked to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
 
Stats-at-a-Glance
What began in 1977 now comprises a robust platform serving constituents from childhood through retirement.
  • 177 Chartered College and University chapters throughout the United States and Canada
  • 13 Professional Chapters
  • 160 Affiliated Schools that enroll more than 55,000 K-12 Native American students
  • Nearly 3,000 current members
  • More than a thousand Sequoyah Fellows (Lifetime members)
  • Scholarship programs which have cumulatively awarded over $8,7M to 4,924 students
Common Events Sponsored by AISES:
  • Resume Workshops
  • Spring Pow-Wow
  • Guest Speakers
  • Information Sessions
  • Professional Development
  • Regional and National Conferences
 
Upcoming AISES Events:
February 13 - General Body Meeting
February 23 - Pow Wow Volunteers Orientation
April 6-7  - Pow Wow (http://powwow.psu.edu/)
April 12-13 - Region 6 Regional Conference at RIT
TBA - Interactive meeting with Raytheon
TBA - Development Workshop
 
 
Current Officers:
President - Bradyn Hickey (bch5078@psu.edu)
Vice President - Nan Butler (neb147@psu.edu)
Treasurer - Jennifer Axe (jma372@psu.edu)
 
 

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