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Impact Center

A growing collection of Indigenous STEM knowledge, resources, and reports

2024 AISES Annual Report

For millennia, Indigenous people have been expert observers and stewards of the environment. From utilizing cultural fire to medicinal plants to star knowledge, we are the First Scientists. This report summarizes the key focus areas, programs, and resources currently being developed or implemented by AISES.

AISES Employee Resource Group (ERG) Playbook

This comprehensive playbook is aimed at guiding organizations in establishing or improving Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

2025 AISES Programming Priorities

The Program Priorities document provides an overview of AISES programs across the three focus areas as well as Cross-Cutting Initiatives spanning multiple audiences and focus areas.

2024 AISES Programming Priorities

An overview of our approach to Indigenous STEM workforce development by increasing awareness and retention in PK-12 education, access and success in higher education, leadership opportunities for professionals throughout their careers, and visibility and understanding through partnerships and research.

2023 Strategic Business Plan

The AISES Strategic Business Plan guides the work of the organization from 2023 through 2025.

2022-2023 AISES Activities Report

This report summarizes the key focus areas, programs, and resources currently being developed or implemented by AISES.

AISES Theory of Change

An overview of how the work of AISES comes together to meet our mission.

College & Career Readiness Guide

This College and Career Guide was handcrafted for Native students to prepare for, and successfully navigate the pathways to various STEM college and career journeys.

State of Diversity – The Native Tech Ecosystem

In collaboration with Kapor Center, this report examines the current state of Native representation and inclusion across the tech ecosystem.

National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students

The National Native Scholarship Providers ((NNSPs) – College Fund, Cobell Scholarship Program, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and American Indian Graduate Center*) collaborated to conduct this research project.

“I can do data for my people”: experiences of giving back for Native undergraduates in computing

This study shows Native women and two-spirit CS undergrads persist by integrating culturally connected giving back, using computing to uplift communities, mentor others, and preserve culture.

Culture and Quality Matter in Building Effective Mentorship Relationships with Native STEM Scholars

Native scholars benefit most from mentorship that honors their culture. Culturally-informed mentorship supports persistence in STEM, countering underrepresentation and the legacy of colonization.

Thank you to our partners supporting the advancement of Indigenous People in STEM

Full Circle of Support Partners

Excellence Partners