Partners and Sponsors

In addition to AISES’ three core programs – Pre-College, College, and Professional – AISES also engages in strategic partnerships and conducts research to further our mission of substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

Why Diversity Matters
  • Companies reporting highest levels of racial diversity in their organizations bring in nearly 15 times more sales revenue than those with lowest levels of racial diversity. (Source: American Sociological Review)
  • In the U.S., for every 10% increase in diversity on the senior executive team, earnings rise 0.8%. (Source: McKinsey & Company) 
  • While more women than men are enrolled in all U.S. undergraduate programs, as recent as 2012, just 18% of women earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering. (Source: National Science Foundation)

Our Stories

Navigating Politics on Campus

Whether you’ve been on campus for a month or years, it’s probably safe to say that you’ve met a diverse group of people. Not only may these people be of different races, genders, and ages. They may also have varying political views. Politics can...

Rounding Out Your Academic Resume

You’ve spent years in the classroom, and now it’s time to showcase all that you’ve learned. Regardless of where you are in your academic career, having a completed resume on hand is a valuable asset. A resume is a helpful reference when it comes...

Dr. Wendy F. Smythe: 2019 Professional of the Year / Haida of the Eagle moiety and of the Sdast’ aas (Fish egg) house

Dr. Wendy F. Smythe, Haida, never thought her career would veer into the world of public policy. After growing up in the rural community of Hydaburg on Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island, she earned a dual PhD in estuary and oceans systems and...