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College & Career Readiness Guide

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

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, Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society, and American...

“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...

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...

2021 AISES Annual Report

In this report you will be able to review the accomplishments of the organization, namely our broad reach of programs,...

2020 AISES Annual Report

In 2020, the AISES family met unprecedented challenges amid a global pandemic with strength, resilience, and unity. Guided by the...

AISES Literature Review

The purpose of the literature review is to develop an understanding of the strategies known to improve the educational outcomes...

2019 AISES Annual Report

In 2019, we continued to provide critically needed STEM programming and services to students and professionals, enabling them to enhance...

Situating Giving Back for Native Americans Pursuing Careers in STEM: “You Don’t Just Take, You Give Something Back”

This article shows that honoring Native values of giving back can support STEM success. Embracing this value helps address underrepresentation...

2018 AISES Annual Report

We are proud of our 40+ year history of providing opportunities in STEM to Indigenous students and professionals. As we...

2017 AISES Annual Report

As an organization, AISES grows stronger every year. We now offer more opportunities, programs, and services for our members than...

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