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2015 Winds of Change Issues

Fall 2015

November 2015

  • Honoring the Axtells: We remember beloved AISES elders Andrea and the late Horace Axtell
  • Apollo 13: 45 Years Later – One man recounts his role in the safe return of that imperiled mission
  • Facing Down Ebola: Sequoyah Fellow Dean Seneca takes on a global crisis
  • 2015 Professional Awards

In this Fall 2015 issue of Winds of Change, Jerry Elliott High Eagle, one of the original AISES founders, observes the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission by recounting his role in the safe return of that imperiled spacecraft. Sequoyah Fellow Dean Seneca, Seneca, tells the story of his role in an equally compelling, but very different, crisis — the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. You can read about Seneca’s stint on the front lines in Sierra Leone, where he trained health workers to combat the deadly disease, village by village. In this issue you can also meet the winners of this year’s prestigious Professional Awards — showing the crucial difference support along the way can make in the unfolding of a brilliant career.


College 2015

September 2015

  • The Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans: Facts and figures on four-year colleges and universities
  • Financial Aid 101: It can seem daunting but once you get organized and started on the path to financial aid you’ll see that it’s all doable
  • Internships That Make a Difference: Finding the right opportunities to learn and grow professionally

Welcome to the Winds of Change 2015–2016 Special College Issue! This issue includes our annual roster of the Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans. The principal audience for that list is pre-college students, but undergraduates thinking about grad school are also in this group, as are former students who put their education on hold for many good reasons and are now thinking about heading back. One student who dropped out and then took that difficult step back to the classroom is Shaina Johnson. Shaina, Oglala Lakota Sioux, went to tribal schools and found that as she finished high school, her dream of becoming a first-generation college student was challenged by naysayers. You can read more about Shaina on page 5. The article “Financial Aid 101” can help navigate the daunting process of applying for scholarships. We at AISES work to make those critical pre-professional experiences available to our members through a host of internships. To read more about how the right internships can support your goals, check out “Internships That Make a Difference” on page 18. We look forward to helping you make the most of that opportunity.


Summer 2015

June 2015
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  • 10 Top STEM Fields: Our annual look at areas that promise short – and long-term growth
  • A.T. "Andy" Anderson: A Remembrance - This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birthdate of this AISES co-founder
  • Mining and Tribal Lands: Northern Wisconsin communities react to a proposed taconite mine
  • AISES People: Meet our members

One of our main goals is to help young Native Americans complete the STEM education they are so capable of achieving so they can, in turn, help others achieve. This is the mission that we have been given by the founders of AISES, whose work continues to be inspirational on many levels. This issue includes a particular remembrance of co-founder A.T. "Andy" Anderson, in this centennial year of his birth. Dr. Jani Ingram is conducting research to explore possible health risks in Navajo communities where drinking water was contaminated by uranium mining. The effect of mining on tribal lands is not a new story, but it is an ongoing one. You can also read about the response of people in northern Wisconsin to the potential environmental consequences of a proposed taconite mine. This issue also includes our annual feature on 10 top STEM fields. It discusses areas that promise near- and long-term growth, along with some organizations that hire in those fields and universities that train for those skills.


2015 Job Hunting Guide

May 2015

  • Maximizing Campus Resources
  • Strategizing for Career Longevity
  • Making Informational Interview Count
  • Making a Great Digital First Impression

Making the most of campus career resources is helpful when searching for a job. Topics in this digital job-hunting guide range from job databases to career centers, interviews to career assessments, workshops to classes, resumes to alumni/networking connections, career fairs, resumes, and more. Strategizing for career longevity is key to stability and job success. Finding the right fit in company culture, beliefs, and best practices is part of the process. Be sure to see the list of job-hunting information and resources starting on page 16.


Spring 2015

April 2015

  • The Top 50 STEM Workplaces: Inclusive organizations that offer exciting career opportunities and deliver on diversity
  • There’s an App for That: Technology for mobile devices is helping revitalize Native languages
  • Doing Something about the Weather: The forecast is calling for growth in meteorology and climate-related careers

This issue of Winds of Change is also full of opportunities for readers at all points on their STEM paths. Reference this year’s list of the Top 50 Workplaces for Native American STEM professionals, which focuses on how supportive these employers are of their diverse workforces. Sharing and preserving traditional culture are also the subjects of the article on page 34, which explores the expanding world of Native language applications for mobile devices. You also can read about the burgeoning field of meteorology and climate studies and discover how some university programs are making these fields especially relevant to Native students and tribal communities. Continuing our focus on opportunities, a new section debuting on page 46 is "Career Builder." Here you can read about academic experiences, internships, research programs, and career paths and hear from someone who can speak directly about each opportunity. You can also read news of AISES, AISES chapters, and AISES members in the "Notebook" section.


2014 National Conference Wrap-Up

February 2015

  • Ceremony Highlights
  • Award Winners
  • Career Opportunities Fair
  • Sessions Overview
  • Making Connections
  • Heard at the Conference

Welcome to the Winds of Change National Conference Wrap-Up issue. In this issue you can revisit conference highlights, like the Career Opportunities Fair, the sessions, and many of the awards. There is also a recap of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, including our inspiring keynote speakers, Notah Begay III and John Herrington. Among the innovations at the 2014 conference were the hospitality suites where several of our sponsors welcomed graduates and soon-to-be graduates in an informal setting. Included are chapter, research, and community award winners. These pages remind everyone about this memorable experience — and inspire you to make plans to be at the next annual event.


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