AISES advances Indigenous STEM through a “WE before me” philosophy, where relationships, shared knowledge, and collective success empower everyone’s gifts.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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