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DECEMBER 2023

How to be Proactive on Your Educational Journey

Many educational journeys start at a very young age and continue over multiple decades. Your academic path is unique, and how you choose to follow it is up to you. What's important is taking a proactive role in advancing your education. Here are some ways to stay in charge.

 

Plan to Succeed

Take the time to consider your goals and plan to meet them. What do you want to accomplish? In what timeframe do you expect to achieve those goals? What do you need to do to make your ambitions a reality? Once you have a clear understanding of where you ultimately want to be, you’ll be able to make a plan. Looking ahead will allow you to become less reactive and more proactive.

 

Stay Focused

Sometimes, we push our goals to the back burner. Even when there’s a personal, mental, emotional, or physical issue that seems more pressing, try to stay focused. It’s OK to reprioritize aspects of your plan, but don’t stray too far. Ensuring that your education remains a priority, even if it’s not your first or only concern, will help you remain on course.

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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 .

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ON TOPIC

Four years of college pass quickly, so take charge of your destiny. Set yourself up for success by building a network and gaining experience as early as possible. You can do both by taking advantage of internship and research opportunities or by working as a teacher’s assistant. All three scenarios help you explore areas of interest while getting relevant experience and making important connections.

 

Don’t worry — you don’t have to figure this out on your own. Tap into one of the greatest resources your campus offers: the career center. Career centers help students build professional skills and prepare for their next step, whether that’s in the professional world or graduate school. Visit your career center early and often to get the most from these professional mentors. Working with a career counselor as early as your first year can help you create a plan that fits your interests. A career counselor can help you choose a major and a minor based on your goals and even advise you on when to take certain courses.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE

Oct. 3–5, San Antonio, Texas

 

February 29–March 2, Vancouver, B.C.

 

Region 1: University of Alaska-Fairbanks, April 12–13

Region 2: To be announced

Region 3: University of Arizona, March 22–23

Region 4: Oklahoma State University, April 5–6

Region 5: University of Saskatchewan, March 15–16

Region 6: Cornell University, March 22–23

Region 7: Virginia Tech, April 5–7

 

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SCHOLARSHIPS

AISES is pleased to announce the availability of travel scholarships for Indigenous students to attend the 2024 AISES in Canada National Gathering February 29–March 2 in Vancouver, BC. Apply by January 15.

 

$2,500 for the academic year for incoming college freshman students. Apply by April 30.

 

$1,000 for the academic career for undergraduates and $2,000 for the academic year for graduate students pursuing a degree in a STEM field.  Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000 for the academic year for incoming freshman or sophomore for the 2024–2025 academic year. Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000 for the academic year for undergraduate and graduate students studying in one of the following STEM fields: electrical engineering, computer engineering, web design and development, audio technology, mechanical engineering, mathematics, information technology, and communications. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,500 for the academic year for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the following areas: computer science, computer engineering, software development, electrical engineering, finance, human resources, supply chain, and related fields. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,500 per academic year, up to four years for American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies. Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000 per academic year (must re-apply) for students majoring in information technology, engineering and earth science. Recipient must be authorized to work in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,000 for the academic year for undergraduate Indigenous students pursuing a STEM or planning degree in the states of Washington, Oregon, California or Florida. Apply by April 30.

 

Applicants who are participating in fieldwork or research in a geoscience field will be prioritized but all those majoring in geosciences are encouraged to apply.

 

$2,500 for the academic year for undergraduate and graduate student. Apply by April 30.

 

$5,000–$10,000 for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree. Apply by April 30.

 

$4,000 for the 2024–2025 academic year for a full-time student in one of the following degrees: mechanical engineering, digital and information technology, manufacturing and supply chain, human resources, sales and marketing, and finance. Apply by April 30.

 

$1,500 scholarship for students pursuing a vocational certificate or diploma at an accredited institution.

 

$5,000 per academic year for Indigenous students interested in an aerospace career who are pursuing a degree in the state of Washington. Students with dependent children will also receive preference and may be eligible for additional financial support for childcare via SPEEA-ACE program of up to $5,000.

 

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CAREER CORNER

To help you on your journey to determine a career pathway, each month we'll highlight one STEM profession and how you might use that career to support and build your tribal community after earning your degree. Many career paths are worth exploring — even those you've never heard about. Keep an open mind as you learn about various options within STEM, and discover your path to opportunity.

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology (IT) is related to computer science. Both fields require students to learn about computer systems and develop programming skills. Information technology, however, tends to be more directly linked to business applications. A college graduate with an IT degree will help keep operating systems running, support and train colleagues who need to use computer systems, and develop new tools for business needs. IT specialists develop, test, and maintain the computer tools and networks needed to keep businesses running. Depending on the college, you’ll find everything from two-year to doctoral degrees in IT.

 

A person in this career:

  • Administers network and data security, including directory, group policy, firewalls, virus protection, and email security
  • Installs and updates network system improvements
  • Installs and configures wireless networking equipment
  • Assists with the design, implementation, and support of new software and features
  • Evaluates connectivity issues, equipment, and software and hardware
  • Responds to IT issues, hardware maintenance, software, networking, and more

How can I use this type of career to help my community?

  • Provide much needed network database system support for all tribal programs and departments
  • Oversee all areas

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PK–12 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair (NAISEF) is an annual event for students in grades 5–12. The NAISEF is an affiliated fair with the Society for Science and the Public (SSP) affiliated science fair and is part of the larger SSP fair network. The NAISEF differs from other SSP-affiliated fairs in that it is an in-person and virtual fair. The in-person competition for NAISEF 2024 will be April 6, and the virtual competition will take place April 5. Senior Division and Junior Division project pre-approvals closes January 2024. NAISEF registration closes Spring 2024.

 

University of Chicago Data Science Institute – Chicago, Illinois

In this paid summer research program, high school and undergraduate students are paired with faculty mentors to conduct research in basic and applied data science. Through this pairing, students engage with and hone their skills in research methodologies, practices, and teamwork. We encourage participation from a broad range of students, and require no prior research experience. Apply by Jan. 16.

 

Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management – Albuquerque, N.M.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management (DESCRM) is hosting a Young Tribal Leaders Art Contest to further highlight the perspectives and creativity of Native youth and young professionals across the nation within themes of culture, environment, and climate. Submissions are due by Jan. 6.

 

NASA/Future Engineers – Los Angeles, Calif./Remote

For the Power to Explore Challenge, NASA is calling on K–12 students in the United States to research Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS), a type of nuclear “battery” used in space exploration, and dream up a new RPS-powered space mission to a destination with limited or obstructed access to light. Grand prize winners from each grade category (three total) will receive a trip for two to NASA’s Glenn Research Center to learn about the people and technologies that enable NASA missions. Every student who submits an entry will receive a digital certificate and an invitation to a virtual event with NASA experts where they’ll learn about what powers the NASA workforce to dream big and explore.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Rankin Foundation’s mission is to transform futures through education. It provides scholar grants and support for students who identify as women, non-binary, or two-spirit, are over the age of 35 (or are Montana or Georgia residents over the age of 25), who have financial need, and who are pursuing post-secondary education. Apply by Feb. 16.

  

NC Clean Energy Technology Center – Raleigh, N.C./Remote

Through the NIST-RACER grant, the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University is offering two free, virtual solar training courses in 2024 to underrepresented and underserved groups, including Native Americans, People of Color, women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities.

  

McMaster Indigenous Research Institute – Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Indigenous undergraduate students from across Turtle Island are invited to apply for a summer initiative – the IndigiNerds summer program (formerly known as the Indigenous Undergraduate Summer Research Scholars program) – that gives them a taste of graduate student life at McMaster University. Providing academic, social and cultural activities, IndigiNerds facilitates mentorship and guidance enabling Indigenous undergraduates to make informed choices in preparing for graduate studies. Apply by Feb. 16.

  

American Indian Higher Education Consortium – Remote

AIHEC is recruiting students for the TCU Climate Resilience Summer Research Program, a 12-week summer experiential learning opportunity through which undergraduate students participate in identifying and addressing climate change and energy issues in their respective American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Apply by Feb. 23.

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program – Gulf Coast Communities

The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship helps scientists hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Fellows gain first-hand experience as they spend one year on the staff of federal, state, local, or non-governmental environmental, natural resource, oil and gas, and public health agencies in the Gulf of Mexico region. With the guidance of a mentor, fellows delve into activities like policy development, evaluation, restoration planning, grants management, and stakeholder outreach and learn what it takes to make scientific information not just useful but useable. Meanwhile, host offices get a talented technical expert with a fresh perspective and a new network of contacts across the Gulf of Mexico region. Apply by Feb. 7.

 

National Center for Atmospheric Research, High Altitude Observatory – Boulder, Colo.

Newkirk Fellows will work with guidance from HAO scientists and engineers on projects related to their thesis, qualifying exams, or other research projects within the scope of HAO research including study of the Earth's upper atmosphere, solar physics and solar-terrestrial physics through observation, theory and instrumentation. The recipients must be enrolled full-time in a university graduate program having common interest with HAO research goals. HAO Newkirk Fellowships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, scientific potential, and compatibility of student interest in current HAO research pursuits. Apply by March 1.

 

University of Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii

The Akamai Internship Program offers college students an opportunity to gain paid summer work experience at an observatory, company or science/technical facility on Hawaii Island, Maui, or University of California, Santa Cruz while earning course credit at University of Hawaii at Hilo. As a part of the Akamai Workforce Initiative, the internship program seeks to develop a skilled STEM workforce to meet the needs of Hawaii’s growing high-tech industry. Apply by Feb. 5.

 

IndigiGenius – Seattle, Wash.

This program is intended to bring AI education into Indigenous communities. Twenty teachers will be supported in learning computer science, artificial intelligence, and web app/Unity app development. The program will begin February 2024, with participants engaging in self-paced online learning of content topics. Participants will then join an in-person, two-week, professional development training to learn about the IndigiGenius AI curriculum. After the training, participants will be invited to co-teach with experienced instructors during a regional IndigiGenius camp. Apply by Jan. 12.

Stay tuned for our next edition.

 
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