About Winds of Change

Through a combination of print and digital publishing, Winds of Change magazine consistently delivers content designed to engage every part of the growing AISES family. Students from pre-college through post-doc, aspiring and mature professionals, retirees, and elders — as well as our sponsors, partners, and friends — rely on Winds of Change as a multifaceted resource.

Each issue includes timely feature articles along with a welcome letter from the CEO, news of the organization and its members in AISES Notebook, inspiring “role model” profiles in AISES People, news of opportunities in Career Builder and Paths in Education, a Partner Index, and a guest commentary on a topic of community interest in Last Word. In addition, readers can find selective advertising for products, services, and opportunities that serve a diverse STEM-focused constituency. The digital version of each issue’s content entails a robust social media presence and advertising that effectively targets focused demographics. The cover of each issue and the accompanying article are especially designed to engage younger readers and keep them engaged as they work toward a promising future in STEM.

Together with the Paths to Opportunities e-newsletters and website content, these components reach a broad readership with an inspiring message of how STEM endeavors can lead to a fulfilling and productive future. Winds of Change draws readers to AISES and promotes diversity in STEM, while inspiring them to overcome obstacles on their own STEM paths.

The AISES mission: AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

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Winds of Change print edition is distributed to over 7,000 individuals. Winds of Change publishes in print, digital, and bi-monthly newsletters. We also have a number of web advertising opportunities. For more information about advertising in 2024, view the Winds of Change  2024 Media Kit, the 2025 Media Kit for 2025 offerings, or contact Candace McDonough, national sales director, at 617.969.2137 or cmcdonough@aises.org.

 

AISES Top 50 STEM workplaces

Top 50 Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals

Companies selected as a Top 50 Workplace for Indigenous STEM Professionals meet criteria established by the Winds of Change editorial staff with approval from AISES. Organizations selected as a 2024 Top 50 Workplace may download the current Top 50 logo for marketing purposes.

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Our Priorities

  • Create the Pathway 
    AISES builds quality programs to foster STEM awareness and engagement among Indigenous students, parents, and educators, starting with K–12.
     
  • Extend the Pathway
    AISES enhances retention among college and graduate students through academic and financial support, as well as career-building opportunities.
     
  • Illuminate the Pathway
    AISES identifies challenges and highlights successes in Native workforce development through ongoing research and strategic partnerships with key STEM stakeholders.
     
  • Support the Pathway
    AISES provides networking and professional development opportunities to support Natives at all points in their STEM career.

Our Reach and Influence

Member Distribution

  • 7,000+ Winds of Change total distribution per issue
  • 6,050+ Individual Members
  • 1,200+ High School Teachers and Guidance Counselors
  • 185+ Native American Libraries & Resource Centers
  • 2,000 Delivered to AISES National Conference
  • 500+ Delivered to Native Events

Membership Breakdown  

  • 20% Pre-College Students
  • 48% College Students
  • 29% Professionals
  • 26% Lifetime Members of AISES
  • 56% Female
  • 44% Male

AISES Chapters and Affiliates

  • 196 College Chapters
  • 227 Pre-College Affiliates
  • 19 Professional Chapters
  • 3 Tribal Chapters