Our Mission

The Mission of AISES

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The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

Our Vision

The vision of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is for the next seven generations of Native people to be successful, respected, influential, and contributing members of our vast and ever-changing global community.

Our Impact

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Through the quality and reach of our programs and the longevity and devoted commitment of its “family,” AISES is the leader in STEM opportunity in Indian Country. Members from over 200 tribal nations are represented within AISES, and AISES enjoys the support and partnership of corporate, government, academic, and tribal decision-makers.
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Our Programmatic Focus Areas

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Pre-College: Awareness and Retention

AISES creates and administers programs, projects, initiatives, and events to provide Native pre-college students, parents, and educators, exposure to resources and opportunities to engage them in STEM

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College: Access and Success

AISES creates and administers programs, projects, initiatives, and events to provide Native pre-college students, parents, and educators, exposure to resources and opportunities to engage them in STEM

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Professional: Leadership and Change

AISES creates and provides programs, events, projects, initiatives, and financial resources for Native college students to increase access to and boost success in STEM studies and career development

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Strategic Partnerships and Research

AISES identifies and engages in strategic partnerships and conducts research to further our mission of substantially increasing the representation of Natives in STEM studies and careers