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2026 AISES Programming Priorities

This document outlines AISES's 2026 program priorities and initiatives to support success in STEM for Indigenous students and professionals....

Dr. Josiah Hester – Re-imagining Technology for a Sustainable World

AISES Member Dr. Josiah Hester (Native Hawaiian) shows how low-cost tech combined with Indigenous innovation yields climate solutions....

A Case Study in Advancing Evidence-Based Support for Indigenous College Student Outcomes

Explore how the Native Native Scholarship Providers (NNSP) are advancing Indigenous-led research to address data invisibility, improve college outcomes, and...

Dr. Kelsea Kanoho Hosoda – 2025 AISES Blazing Flame

AISES honors Dr. Kelsea Kanoho Hosoda, 2025 Blazing Flame Award recipient, advancing Indigenous STEM education through culturally grounded leadership impactful...

Robert Turner – 2025 AISES Executive Excellence

Indigenous executive Robert Turner leads financial innovation, advancing payments systems with decades of experience while strengthening Indigenous representation in global...

Dr. Cherie De Vore – 2025 AISES Most Promising Scientist

Engineer Dr. Cherie De Vore advances Indigenous-informed environmental research, leading lab work on climate resilience, wildfire recovery, and inspiring Native...

Jennifer Randell – 2025 AISES Indigenous Excellence Award

AISES honors Jennifer Randell, Indigenous Excellence Award recipient, advancing conservation, cultural stewardship, and opportunities for Indigenous communities through eagle care...

Dr. Franklin Dollar – 2025 AISES Technical Excellence Award

AISES honors Dr. Franklin Dollar, Technical Excellence Award recipient, pioneering high-field physics and laser science through research, leadership, and innovation...

Breaking Barriers: Navajo Scientist Sky Harper’s Path from Small-Town Roots to Global STEM Impact

From Navajo Nation to PhD, Sky Harper advances Indigenous STEM leadership, research excellence, and community-driven healthcare solutions through mentorship and...

2024 AISES Annual Report

For millennia, Indigenous people have been expert observers and stewards of the environment. From utilizing cultural fire to medicinal plants...

Avery Tilley Is Redefining Wildlife Conservation Through Indigenous Knowledge

Avery Tilley, Cherokee veterinary student, advances Indigenous-led wildlife conservation through culturally grounded research, blending Western science, partnership, and innovation...

AISES Employee Resource Group (ERG) Playbook

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

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