AISES Paths to Opportunities: Professional Edition

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FEBRUARY 2024

Managing Up and Why It’s Important

“Managing up” has long been a part of the vernacular in the professional world, but is it exactly? Depending on whom you ask, the definition may vary. Some believe managing up is when employees create positive and meaningful relationships with their direct managers and upper-level management. Others say it’s just about making your boss’s job easier. Ultimately, managing up involves learning how best to communicate with your manager and fulfill deliverables. If done well, managing up can have many positive results. Here’s why.

You Can Create Strong Relationships

In today’s workplace, you don’t just arrive at the office, do your job, and go home. You’re expected to be an active member of the team and create positive relationships — most importantly with your manager. By managing up you discover more about your manager, including their communication style, how they respond in difficult situations, and their expectations of the team. Your manager is the person who will support you, assign your projects, and provide professional development, so forging a strong relationship can also lead to more opportunities for work you are passionate about.


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New Native Studies online courses!

Offered April 2024!

This self-directed microcredential series introduces the intricate connections between science and technology fields, broader dynamics of colonialism, and increasing demands for Indigenous governance. Designed for professionals, courses highlight Indigenous accomplishments in the field, relational frameworks, and provide tangible examples of how non-Indigenous based science has real-world consequences for Indigenous communities. Click here to learn more.

ON TOPIC

Ready to take control of your career? Start by establishing a good working relationship with your manager. As you successfully manage up, you will gain your manager’s respect and confidence — your best assets for advancing your career. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you begin to manage your manager.

Get to know your boss. In order to effectively communicate with your boss — and understand what they want from you — consider their goals, their priorities, their preferred communication style, and how their history impacts their decisions.

Learn how they see you. Unless you were hired for a particular role on a project, you may need to have a conversation with your manager to fully understand what they expect from you. Be sure to come across as investigative and respectful, not prying and demanding. You could also request time to learn about their own past experiences and current goals. Finally, you could take a direct approach and ask how and when they prefer to receive updates. Your boss will likely appreciate that you’re considering their perspective, and you’ll show them that you’re proactive and motivated.


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RESOURCES

Resources for AISES Members

AISES events, like the National and Regional conferences, and Professional Chapter meetings are great opportunities to network. See the list of upcoming events below.

Have you had a chance to scroll through the AISES Twitter feed? Check it out to get up-to-date info on what’s going on with the organization and the latest happenings in Indian Country.

Online Resources

Crucial Lessons on Managing Up: How To Work With Your Boss

Diagnose Your Boss's Communication Style

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AISES CONFERENCES

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

2024 AISES Professional Awards

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 AISES Professional Awards. The AISES Professional Awards were established to provide recognition for outstanding Indigenous professionals in science, engineering and technological related disciplines while assisting with the advancement of Indigenous professionals, role models and future leaders. Nominations due by April 30.

FASEB 2024 Protein Folding in the Cell Pre-Meeting

This year, the FASEB conference "Protein Folding in the Cell” in Southbridge, Mass., will feature a pre-meeting on July 7 dedicated specifically for early-career scientists, offering them the chance to deliver an oral presentation. We believe that these researchers have unique insights and innovative ideas that deserve to be showcased in a supportive and collaborative environment. We’re particularly interested in hearing from individuals with compelling stories to share, regardless of their publication status. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity in science, we especially encourage scientists from historically excluded groups to apply by April 15.

FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit

As a participant with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have an opportunity to enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists. The VSP will expose you to a research environment in a high security government facility and provide an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.

Opportunity for American Indian and Alaska Native Community – Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants

The purpose of the NARCH Planning Grants (R34) is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively, eligible AI/AN Tribal entities) to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications. Apply by July 8.

Office of Energy Justice and Equity Fellow – Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

During the fellowship, the selected fellow(s) will support the implementation of Community Benefit Plans (CBPs). CBPs are a new requirement for many DOE funding opportunities that put the social needs of a project on level with the technical needs. Fellows will learn to describe how the project advances four core principles: investing in America's workforce; engaging communities and labor; advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and implementing Justice 40 in the CBP.

Office of Economic Impact and Diversity – Office of Minority Programs Fellow

Gain insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of policies and programs that will affect energy technology development. You will also be able to utilize your experience, knowledge, and education to contribute to the implementation of energy policies and programs by applying economic analysis and research to issues of importance to the DOE. You will be trained and learn along-side a group of highly-experienced scientists, engineers, and business professionals and be involved in projects that support the DOE mission either in a technical or policy-related area.

Tribal Engagement Fellow

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is seeking motivated students and recent graduates to participate in projects at the forefront of the clean energy transition, helping to address the climate crisis through a 12-month fellowship with FECM. This project entails building and maintaining strong relationships with Tribal and Alaska Native governments, representatives, and communities to support the development of consistent approaches and accessibility to FECM activities, projects, and programs, both proactively and in response to requests for engagement. Apply by March 29.

Society for Science – Advocate

The Advocate Program is a year-long professional development program that supports teachers and mentors who are working to increase the number of students from traditionally underrepresented race/ethnicity, low-income households, and/or other underrepresented groups who enter STEM research competitions. The Advocates receive training and support from Society staff, mentorship from lead advocate, a $3,000 stipend, and an all-expense-paid trip to attend the Advocate Training Institute in Washington, D.C.