PK-12 Club/Affiliate Application

Select your PK12 interest(s) *AISES PK12 AffiliationNational American Indian Science and Engineering Fair (NAISEF)Fostering Indigenous Innovation in Robotics Education (FIIRE)Other PK12 Opportunities

Point of Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Job Title

Email Address *

Alternate Email Address *

Phone *

Are you a current AISES PK12 Affiliate, applying for a new program? *YesNo

School/Site Profile

School/Site Name *

Address *

City *

State *

ZIP / Postal Code *

School/Site Website

Type *PublicPrivate

Category *

Grades Served *

Total Students in School *

Total Indigenous Students in School *

Total Female Students in School *

Total Male Students in School *

Tribes Represented *

School Year Start Date

School Year End Date

FIRST Tech Challenge

Select the school year you are applying for2025/2026

Do you have two teachers at your school who can lead the FIRST Tech Challenge program? *YesNo

If approved, will you be able to attend the mandatory on-site professional development prior to the 2025/2026 school year (dates TBA)? *YesNoAll costs are covered

If approved, will you be able to attend the required AISES National Conference in Minneapolis, MN, from October 2-4, 2025? *YesNoAll costs are covered

Please provide a brief statement about your and/or your school’s interest in this project *

National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair (NAISEF)

Would you like to be considered for student travel stipends, teach stipends, and other assistance? *YesNo

Have you assisted students in participating in a science fair before? *YesNo

Do students at your school regularly participate in science competitions? *YesNo

What type of assistance do you need? You may select as many that are needed/desiredCapacity Grant- intended to offset the costs associated with the materials needed to build and test NAISEF projects.This can be any costs associated with the matierals needed to build and test NAISEF projects. For example: any costs from building the prohect, software needed to carry out an experiment, funds to enhance project poster, snacks/refreshments for students during meeting time.Mentor Stipend- Mentors who commit to bringing at least 2 projects either in person or virtually to NAISEF can receive up to $1000 to show our appreciation for the time they commit to supporting our students.Travel Scholarship- Funding will be provided for transportation, lodging, and meals for mentor and students to compete in-person at NAISEF.Application Assistance- Training providing in-person or virtually to assist in any part of the application/participation process. We have staff that are well versed in the funding application process, the judging protocol, ISEF form completion, science fair etiquette, and anything else you may like guidance in.

How many projects are you expecting to bring to NAISEF?

Please include an estimate of funding requested for a capacity grant.

Please include an estimate of funding requested for a travel scholarship?

Can you please give a brief breakdown/justification for your requested travel scholarship? (i.e., break down of meals, mileage, airfare, etc.) You do NOT need to incorporate lodging for NAISEF for this calculation. Lodging is handled internally. *

Please provide a brief statement about your and/or your school’s interest in this project *

Are you a returning partner school applicant mentor? *YesNo

How will you support first year partner school mentors? *

Anything else you want the selection committee to know? *

Indigenous Coders

What is your school’s student population for 9-12th? *

What percent is your school’s Indigenous* population for 9-12th? **Includes those Indigenous to North America & Pacific Islands

If you are located on or around (a) Tribal community(ies)/Reservation(s)*, please list them if you have students attending your school that belong to them: **Ex. “Our school is located 20 minutes away from the __ Reservation”

What subject areas are currently being taught at your site?Computer ScienceEngineeringCareer Technical Education (CTE)Other Related FieldWe hope to start these types of courses

Other

Typically, this course is 1-year long, with the same students year-round. You may choose to have more than 1 period/block and/or teacher teaching this course. For the full year course, what would you estimate the number of students that could be enrolled in this course to be?

Please provide a brief statement about your and/or your school’s interest in this program *

Do you have adequate space for technology we may provide over the course of the year? *YesNo

Please select the best method to have a virtual call:ZoomMicrosoft TeamsWe’d prefer to send the inviteOther

FIIRE

Percentage of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch *

Percentage of Students with an Active Duty Military Parent (if known)

How many teachers do you believe you would get to attend the in person Professional Development?

Is there a space available to use for the Professional Development at your school? *YesNo

What type of coding and robotics technology does your school already have?

Are you interested in seeing if you qualify for other PK12 AISES programs?YesNo

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