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Building — and strengthening — an AISES College Chapter

 

 

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ALL ABOUT THAT BASE: RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL AISES COLLEGE CHAPTER

 

AISES Student Representatives (from left) Katelynn Morgan, Steven Just, Cydney Walters, Cody Kapotak, and Jayne Sandoval are active in their AISES College Chapters.

The work of AISES is known nationwide, and one important reason is its active base of more than 180 college and university chapters. Each group is uniquely committed to providing a support network for Native students as they prepare for STEM careers. So what’s the secret to starting — or building — a successful AISES College Chapter at your school?

 

The Basics: A Quick Recap

To start an AISES College Chapter, you should first recruit a minimum of eight members (who each pay annual dues of $25), identify a chapter advisor (usually a faculty or staff member), and begin to hold meetings of your organizing committee.

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ON TOPIC

Hannah Balderas, University of North Dakota

 

Hannah Balderas, Three Affiliated Tribes (Arikara, Santee Sioux, and Little Shell Ojibwa), is a 2018 graduate of the University of North Dakota, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a pre-medicine emphasis. A lifetime AISES Sequoyah Fellow, she also served as a 2015–2016 Region 5 Student Representative and 2016–2018 U.S. National Student Representative. Here she shares information and tips based on her experience with the AISES College Chapter at UND. The active chapter has been recognized several times for its support of Indigenous students. Most recently, it received the College Chapter Award for Outreach and Community Service during the 2018 AISES National Conference in Oklahoma City.

 

How did you become involved with the AISES College Chapter on your campus?

At the beginning of each semester, our campus had a student organization expo where all the clubs and organizations try to recruit students. As I was walking around the booths, I heard a “Hello, have you heard about AISES?” From then on, I was hooked.

 

What has proven to be successful for recruiting and retaining members?

We did a lot of things to get the word out about our chapter and AISES as a whole. We’ve spoken to classes and during orientation. We also reached out to professors who may know some students who would be interested, distributed flyers, and encouraged our friends or incoming students we already knew.

Scholarships for Native American Students

 

For 30 years, the American Indian College Fund has provided scholarships to Native American students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees. Every year we provide support to thousands of Native students attending nonprofit, accredited schools in the United States. Learn more and apply for the 2019–2020 school year at .

PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Deadline: April 21

The 2019 Curtis Scholarship is an annual leadership development program to support youth ages 16–20 from underserved communities in the U.S. who embody the values of global citizenship. Curtis Scholars will be invited to join a 10-day learning trip to South Africa, and one advocacy trip to attend Global Citizen Week events in NYC.

 

Deadline: April 1

Applicants must be a member of an Arizona or Montana American Indian tribe, must reside in the state of Arizona or Montana, and must be in good academic standing. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited public or private, two- or four-year college, university, or technical college or a vocational, trade, or professional school full time in the United States.

 

Deadline: April 19

Genes in Space is a science contest that challenges students to design original DNA experiments that address real-life challenges and opportunities of space exploration. The winning experiment is conducted by astronauts on the International Space Station! The contest is free, and does not require equipment. Proposals will be judged solely on their creative and scientific merit.

UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

 

NASA is accepting applications from science and engineering post-docs, recent PhDs, doctoral students, junior faculty, and engineering students within six to nine months of completion of their master’s degree but not planning to pursue a PhD, as well as junior faculty, for its 31st annual PSSS. PSSS is a 12-week career development experience (May 20–Aug. 9), with an on-site culminating week Aug. 5–9, at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.

 

NIHB Health Policy Fellows are a diverse group of talented Native youth who are dedicated to making a difference in their communities. Fellows work directly with their tribal leadership to identify one priority health issue. Then, with the support of program mentors, fellows learn how to analyze policy in their issue area, create informed recommendations, and advocate for change.

 

Deadline: May 17

To enhance diversity in the field of criminal justice, NIJ will support up to 15 American Indian and Alaska Native students to attend a criminal justice–related conference to explore the role of science in solving complex problems to increase public safety. Attendance at these conferences will allow students to explore the ways their interest in science applies to crime and justice, and to meet researchers and practitioners currently engaged in similar work.

 

Deadline: May 15

The Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp is a remarkable opportunity to work with students, professionals, and experts from within and outside the nuclear industry who are excited to make nuclear energy the clean energy of our future. For two weeks, participants hear from experts in the industry and from throughout Europe. They ask the hard questions and work to design a company and product that will transform our future.

 

Deadline: April 1

The Cultural Sovereignty Fellow will support the development of national policy in Indian affairs and provide research, analysis, and writing to support programs that include youth education, juvenile justice issues, Indian child welfare, sacred site protection, repatriation, protection of cultural heritage, federal acknowledgment, environmental security, and other program issues. The fellow will receive a stipend starting at $35,000. The amount will depend on the applicant’s degree program and level of experience.

 

Deadline: May 15

RIT’s Future Faculty Career Exploration Program is an innovative career development program designed to fuel the future pipeline of faculty at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

 

Deadline: March 21

Click here to view the opportunities that are available.

 

Scholarship applications for fall 2019–spring 2020 will be accepted starting May 31. The deadline for applications is July 1. Late applications or those that do not contain all required information will not be considered.

 

AISES-CRPC is offering a pair of $2,500 scholarships for Native undergrad/grad students who are pursuing a degree in engineering or sciences at a university in Idaho, Oregon, or Washington.

 

The goal of the ESIL certificate is to provide students with the training and experience needed to qualify for employment as liaisons between tribal and non-tribal environmental agencies to address the care and representation of Indigenous lands. Scholarships are available (up to $10,000 per year for up to four years) for undergraduate students attending CU Denver to complete their biology, civil engineering, or environmental science degree concurrent with their completion of the ESIL certificate.

 

Deadline: March 31

Students accepted into the eight-week program will learn to conduct hands-on research with archaeological human skeletal remains from Bronze Age Arabia, receive mentorship from guest scientists, and engage in public outreach. Student travel (up to $450), housing, and field trip fees will be covered by the National Science Foundation, in addition to a $500/week stipend.

 

The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting a search for four summer interns to work in one of the selected departments: Communications, Learning Lab, Springboard, or Membership. The internship program presents a unique opportunity to highly talented students who wish to develop strengths in core skills and obtain real-world work experience.

NEWS FROM AISES

 

Take advantage of membership drive rates to sign up or renew as an AISES member. Pre-college students: free; college students: $5; professionals: $25; retirees: $15.

 

Every spring the seven Regional Conferences gather student and professional members to champion each other and expand their knowledge and skills through a wide variety of workshops and sessions.

 

AISES is accepting applications for scholarship opportunities for the 2019–2020 academic year. Hurry. The deadline is March 31.

 

The AISES Professional Awards were established to provide recognition for outstanding American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nations, and other indigenous people of North America in STEM-related disciplines while assisting with the advancement of professionals, role models, and future leaders from these groups.

 

Student representatives evaluate common issues and concerns and recommend ways to improve member services at AISES. They also serve as liaisons between the AISES office and the national and regional student bodies.

 

Join the 2019 National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair (NAISEF) at Oklahoma State University! Energy Challenge (EC) is now open for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian 6th- to 12th-grade students to participate.

SAVE THE DATE

 

Oct. 10–12

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RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

 

Additional information on starting an AISES College Chapter may be found . Also, the lists information on all of the active AISES College Chapters.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

GRADUATE/POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES

 

NASA is accepting applications from science and engineering post-docs, recent PhDs, doctoral students, junior faculty, and engineering students within six to nine months of completion of their master’s degree but not planning to pursue a PhD, as well as junior faculty, for its 31st annual PSSS. PSSS is a 12-week career development experience (May 20–Aug. 9), with an on-site culminating week Aug. 5–9, at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.

 

NIHB Health Policy Fellows are a diverse group of talented Native youth who are dedicated to making a difference in their communities. Fellows work directly with their tribal leadership to identify one priority health issue. Then, with the support of program mentors, fellows learn how to analyze policy in their issue area, create informed recommendations, and advocate for change.

 

Deadline: March 29

The Ranglack Lab at University of Nebraska at Kearney is seeking a master’s student interested in bison conservation, ecology, and management to assist in a collaborative project with the IUCN Bison Specialist Group and World Wildlife Fund-Northern Great Plains Program. Indigenous candidates and other underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Deadline: May 15

RIT’s Future Faculty Career Exploration Program is an innovative career development program designed to fuel the future pipeline of faculty at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

 

Deadline: April 1

The Cultural Sovereignty Fellow will support the development of national policy in Indian affairs and provide research, analysis, and writing to support programs that include youth education, juvenile justice issues, Indian child welfare, sacred site protection, repatriation, protection of cultural heritage, federal acknowledgment, environmental security, and other program issues. The fellow will receive a stipend starting at $35,000. The amount will depend on the applicant’s degree program and level of experience.

 

This program provides funding for American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students conducting scientific research under the supervision of an academic mentor. Financial support is awarded on an hourly basis (maximum of 20 hours/week) until completion of research (not to exceed 1,000 hours). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

 

Deadline: June 15

The Gordon Research Seminar on Applied and Environmental Microbiology is a unique forum for early-career researchers to present their latest results, exchange cutting-edge research approaches and ideas, and network with other peer-level scientists during two oral scientific sessions and two interactive poster sessions.

 

Physics and physical science departments at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) or community colleges can apply for a $1,000 grant to bring guest speakers to their institution for colloquium or seminar presentations. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain exposure to the breadth of physics research. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

 

 

 

OUR MISSION: The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations, and other Indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

 

Paths to Opportunities and Winds of Change are published exclusively by AISES Publishing Inc.

 

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