Nominate a passionate leader bringing extensive and diverse industry expertise to accelerate our strategies and advocate for increased diversity in STEM.
During open nominations, all AISES professional members in good standing are eligible to run for a board seat and/or to nominate other AISES professional members to run for a board seat. Any AISES professional member wishing to nominate, or self-nominate, is responsible for completing the nomination form in its entirety by the closing deadline. AISES benefits from directors that contribute diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. AISES professional members are encouraged to nominate or self-nominate eager candidates desiring to contribute to this diversity.
In accordance with the AISES Bylaws, there must be one additional nomination over the total number of open seats up for election. Therefore, AISES is currently seeking a minimum of four (4) nominations for three (3) open seats.
Of note, AISES Bylaws allow for up to (2) Associate Member positions on the Board. Given the current make-up of the Board, in this election cycle two (2) of the three (3) open seats may be filled by Associate Members.
Once nominations close, candidates are vetted for eligibility. Information on Nominees will be available to members on the AISES website during the voting period.
Voting is open to all *General and **Associate Members who are in good standing.
All eligible and completed nominations will move on to the AISES general election. Open Board vacancies will be filled by the candidates that receive the most votes during the general election.
Ballots are cast electronically through the secure AISES membership platform.
If a member is unable to vote electronically, they can request a ballot by calling AISES at 505.765.1052, or by emailing nominations@aises.org.
Ballots can also be returned by U.S. or Canadian mail, or by email to nominations@aises.org, and must be postmarked or received in the AISES office or the nominations email mailbox by deadline noted in the timeline.
Please note: Active AISES Membership is required for nominees and their endorsers. Verify your membership here.
Nominations Open
Completed nomination forms due
Ballots will be generated from completed nominations. The ballot link will be emailed to all current General and Associate Members and ballot information mailed to members with no email. Contact nominations@aises.org if you need to vote by mail.
Ballot receipt deadline. Ballots must be received by AISES by this date.
Elected nominees notified on or before this date.
Elected nominees are requested to attend the AISES Board Meeting and AISES National Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
Elected nominees will be installed at the Winter Board meeting.
General Membership shall be open, upon application to AISES, to any American Indian (as determined above) with a bachelor’s or advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or math; an associate degree in science, technology, engineering, or math; or with scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematic work experience.
Associate Membership shall be open to any American Indian (as determined above) enrolled in any accredited college or university offering science, technology, engineering, or math curriculum; or any scientists, professionals working in any technological field, engineers, or other interested persons who are not qualified as General Members, upon application to AISES. Associate Membership shall be open to any interested individual who does not qualify for General Membership.
From AISES Bylaws, ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP, Section 2 – Individual Memberships, pg.3
For more information on the nomination process and general election you may review the AISES Bylaws.
