These days Trentin Russell, 17, watches the Cloquet Senior High School wrestling team from the sidelines, but he’s not uninvolved. Even though a shoulder injury keeps him from participating with his teammates, Russell does as much as he can —...
For Students
In order to increase the numbers of Indigenous North Americans seeking degrees and careers in STEM
fields, students must be started on the STEM pathway early. One of the biggest challenges in reaching
this goal is ensuring that students, educators, and parents have access to information and resources
related to STEM.
AISES administers many programs, services, and events for pre-college, undergraduate and graduate students
designed to increase their access to college and support their success in in preparation for careers in
STEM fields. Native college students need professional mentorship and peer support in addition to
scholarship support. Students are most successful when they have a network of other Native students,
as well as professionals who can provide ongoing support while they are pursuing undergraduate and
graduate studies. AISES provides exactly this critically needed support through its programming.
Opportunities and Resources for Students
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Our Stories
Brielle Thorsen / Saddle Lake Cree Nation / Queen’s University / Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering
When someone new comes over to our house, my parents drag out a video of me from the fourth or fifth grade. In the video, I introduce myself and tell everyone that my favorite subject in school is math.
Career Builder: Spring 2019
A firsthand look at opportunities in government, industry, academia, and Indigenous enterprise
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