Nominate a passionate leader bringing extensive and diverse industry expertise to accelerate our strategies and advocate for increased diversity in STEM.
If you’re passionate about advancing Indigenous people in STEM and want to help guide the future of AISES, we encourage you to apply or nominate a fellow AISES professional member.
In accordance with AISES Bylaws, at least one more candidate than the number of open seats must be nominated. For this election cycle, AISES is seeking a minimum of four (4) nominees for three (3) open Board seats.Â
All AISES Professional Members in good standing are eligible to:
AISES values a Board that reflects diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We encourage nominations from members eager to contribute their leadership and expertise.
Of note, AISES Bylaws allow for up to (2) Associate Member positions on the Board. Based on the current Board composition, one (1) of the three (3) available seats may be filled by an Associate Member.
Serving on the AISES Board of Directors includes:
Please note: Board members are responsible for their own travel expenses related to Board meetings and the AISES National Conference.
Following the nomination period, all candidates will be reviewed for eligibility. Candidate information will be posted on the AISES website during the voting period.
Voting is open to all *General and **Associate Members who are in good standing.
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.
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 Portland, OR.
Elected nominees will be installed at the Winter Board meeting.
General Membership shall be open, upon application to AISES, to any Indigenous person 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, upon application to AISES, anyone else interested in AISES 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.
