Partners and Sponsors

In addition to AISES’ three core programs – Pre-College, College, and Professional – AISES also engages in strategic partnerships and conducts research to further our mission of substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

Why Diversity Matters
  • Companies reporting highest levels of racial diversity in their organizations bring in nearly 15 times more sales revenue than those with lowest levels of racial diversity. (Source: American Sociological Review)
  • In the U.S., for every 10% increase in diversity on the senior executive team, earnings rise 0.8%. (Source: McKinsey & Company) 
  • While more women than men are enrolled in all U.S. undergraduate programs, as recent as 2012, just 18% of women earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering. (Source: National Science Foundation)

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Our Stories

Refocusing on Indigenous Knowledge

Indigenous traditional knowledge of the lands, waters, sky, and long been dismissed by Western science as anecdote , mythology, or even superstition. But thanks to the efforts of Indigenous and non-Native scientists and educators, that...

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Don’t Just Go to College — Go Far: Study Abroad Can Be Possible for Everyone

Going to college isn’t what it used to be — it’s a whole lot better. In this global economy, college students have more choices than ever, including the experience of studying abroad. It can be a way for you to learn about different ways of life...

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Cherise John / Navajo / Ge Aviation / Mechanical Engineer

Cherise John can recall the exact moment that inspired her to become an engineer. Growing up in Fruitland, N.M., she lived between two mine sites and two coal-fired power plants, whose pollution created acid rain. “One day, my childhood...

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