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- 10 Native STEM Enterprises to Watch
- Global Wellness and Fashion Market
- AISES National Conference
As always, the Winds of Change portion of this issue has updates and stories. Here we look at “Indigenous Knowledge Inspires Creative Enterprises” to learn about the burgeoning wellness and beauty industry and be inspired by Native STEM professionals who have turned their skills to success in this field. One is engineer Loren Aragon from the Acoma Pueblo, who is pursuing his passion using artistic patterns inspired by his ancestors. In addition to these creative entrepreneurs, you’ll find more stories about Indigenous businesses in “10 Native STEM Enterprises to Watch.”
Discover resources and opportunities in Career Connections, which helps members set a path to success. In the article “Welcome to the Wide, Wide World of Engineering,” panelists from Sandia National Laboratories share their insights about the opportunities, challenges, and rewards in the field. You may be surprised at how flexible a career in engineering can be.
Finding Your Path is filled with resources for pre-college students, and you can always catch up on news from AISES and our members in AISES Notebook. Don’t miss the powerful column on “Cultivating Indigenous Resilience “by Dr. Kenneth Bowen in AISES Inspires.
In Last Word, we honor the wisdom of former AISES Board member Dr. Mark Bellcourt, who addresses the future of manoomin (wild rice), a critical food source threatened by climate change.
Turn to the Professional Awards Section in the Conference Program to learn more about 2026 award recipients, including the Professional of the Year Dr. Katrina Claw, a former NAISEF participant who is not a leading scholar in bioethics and pharmacogenomics.
While you’re in the Program section, check out the sessions, presenters, sponsors, and events that bring this year’s theme, “Weaving Innovation,” to life.
