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Lighten Your Backpack with Traditional Knowledge

 

 

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Lighten Your Backpack with Traditional Knowledge

 

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The world today is full of opportunities, yet it can also be challenging to navigate. When it comes to developing effective coping strategies, Native youth have a deep resource — the traditional knowledge that kept previous generations strong through adversity.

 

“Culture is a great resource for Native students,” says Billie Jo Kipp, PhD, a member of the Blackfeet Nation and associate director of Research and Evaluation at the Aspen Institute Center for Native American Youth (CNAY). “Our ancestors embodied resiliency. American Indian values and behaviors have always helped us deal with difficulty and continue to grow.” Kipp, former president of both Blackfeet Community College and California Tribal College, encourages Native youth to draw upon the “indigenous strength of belief” that guided their ancestors.

 

 

 

ON TOPIC

Zeriyah James, Columbia University

Zeriyah James, Diné, is a rising junior at Columbia University studying psychology and public health. She currently holds the position of AISES Representative at Columbia. James intends to bring the knowledge she’s gaining in college back to the reservation. Ultimately, she wants to blend her traditional teachings and her educational knowledge to create a positive platform for the discussion of mental health in Native communities.

 

Aside from classes, what else are you juggling
day-to-day?

New York is an expensive city, so it was important that I found a job to help me afford my everyday necessities. When I was back at school, before the pandemic, I babysat for families near campus. It could be time consuming and it wasn’t always easy to study while I worked, but having the job allowed me to become financially stable. It also was a great opportunity to get away from the stressful environment on campus.

 

Eddie Rodriguez helps students better understand how online education works and resolves issues they encounter. A first generation college student himself, Eddie is Ecampus’s designated Native student success coach. He serves as a an advocate, provides advice and connections to cultural resources and clubs, and facilitates conversations with academic advisors.

AISES reminds you to complete the 2020 Census because Indian Country Counts!

The 2020 Census is an opportunity to provide a better future for our communities and for future generations. By participating in the 2020 Census, you help provide an accurate count of American Indian and Alaska Natives. Your responses to the 2020 Census can help shape how billions of dollars in annual federal funds are distributed for programs and grants in our communities. Visit today to complete your 2020 Census!

AISES Career Hub and Opportunities Board have free online job and career resource information.

At the Career Hub job seekers can scan jobs, upload a resume or explore career resources by industry, state or job function. The Opportunities Board is a centralized hub of information with opportunities like scholarships, internships, and more. You can get access to complete, verified, and updated information that can help you grow your skills and expertise. What are you waiting for? Go to or NOW!

 

PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

ENTER TO WIN A PRIZE! Three age-group winners: 5–10; 11–13; and 14–18. Accepting submissions from April 1–June 30, 2020.

 

CS effort on a national stage which can be leveraged to bring new partners to the table, increase impact, and grow the footprint of engaged stakeholders.

 

Write a 500 word essay — win $10,000 scholarship for pursing STEM — high school senior and undergraduate women eligible. Deadline June 30, 2020.

 

 

UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands (ESIL) certificate is an exciting new educational opportunity at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver).

 

This scholarship is a merit-based and multi-year award for a student with financial need.

 

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress, to federal agencies, and to the public, and recommending improvements, when appropriate, on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.

 

Join the staff of the Recruitment Policy and Outreach (RPO) division of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), for an overview of the Federal hiring process. This session will cover the unique aspects of the Federal application process that are critical to applicant success by translating Federal policy into plain language guidance.

 

Seeking applicants with proposed NAAF-funded project to reach the needs of youth and younger Native farmers and ranchers.

 

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is a nonprofit organization that represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide. The HACU National Internship Program at USDA offers paid spring, summer, or fall internships at USDA offices in Washington, D.C., and USDA field offices. Internships include a biweekly stipends, paid round-trip airfare, housing arrangement assistance, professional development workshops, networking events, and cultural activities. Summer 2020 applications are now being accepted.

 

As a GAO intern, you will receive training and learn how to conduct federal audits and program evaluations as part of a team. You will assist GAO audit teams in planning and conducting in-depth reviews of executive and legislative branch programs. You will assist audit teams to collect appropriate data, analyze the data, develop databased findings and conclusions, and present the information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.

 

This program provides funding for American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students conducting scientific research under the supervision of an academic mentor.

 

Grace Hopper Celebration is the world’s largest gathering of women technologists. It is produced by AnitaB.org and presented in partnership with ACM.

 

Nature Research is proud and excited to announce that the 2020 Inspiring & Innovating Science Awards, in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies, are now open for applications.

 

July 27–31, 2020, at University at Buffalo. This five-day internship for approximately 10 students will provide a ‘taste’ of dental education and the various disciplines and sub-specialties within the dental profession. This experience will promote a more diverse dental student body and reach out to an underrepresented application demographic.

 

We have developed the e-newsletter Honoring Health: Resources for American Indians and Alaska Natives, which features a new health topic in each issue and highlights resources, events, training, and grants and funding opportunities.

 

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting out a call for nominations for the 2020 Class of Inductees. If inducted, you or a colleague could join the ranks of world-changing innovators.

 

GO PLACES WITH AISES

 

AISES is pleased to announce the availability of travel scholarships for students to attend the 2020 National Conference in Spokane, Wash., from October 15–17, 2020!

 

AISES is unveiling it’s Full-Circle Mentoring opportunity for up to 50 AISES college and professional members.

 

 

Each year, AISES recognizes outstanding individual achievement through the Professional Awards Program. Nominate candidates who deserve recognition for their work to advance programs and opportunities for Indigenous students and professionals in STEM education and careers.

 

Student Representatives evaluate common issues and concerns and make recommendations for ways to improve AISES’ member services. Be a voice for students in your region and work with others to make positive changes in AISES!

 

The AISES Together Towards Tomorrow (T3) Fund was created to assist Native American/Indigenous students who are enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Check for more information.

 

Check out the latest issue of Winds of Change and learn which organizations were named to our annual list of . You will also meet some employees who share their experiences as STEM professionals.

 

AISES is thrilled to announce that early bird registration is now open for the 2020 National Conference October 15–17 in Spokane, Wash. Achieve, Inspire, Support, Explore, Succeed.

 

is *FREE* for pre-college and college students NOW! Join us!

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

Oct. 15–17, 2020

Spokane, Wash.

Sept 23–25, 2021

Phoenix, Ariz.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

 

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RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

 

Stressful situations are inevitable, and how you handle those stresses can impact your emotional health. During times of uncertainty, many people find comfort in their Native traditions.Check in with an to find resources to help you cope while staying true to your Indigenous culture.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

 

 

 

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.

 

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