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AUGUST 2024

The Power of Self-Worth

According to Merriam-Webster, self-worth is “a sense of one’s own value as a human being.” Other definitions include knowing you are loved and having self-esteem. What they are essentially saying is that self-worth is your internal belief that you are worthy. Having a strong sense of your self-worth can be incredibly valuable as you navigate various areas of your life. Here are a few reasons why there is such power in positive self-worth.

 

It Provides Confidence

The American Psychological Association says that individuals with positive self-worth tend to have greater confidence and self-esteem. You’re always going to encounter setbacks and complications — they can occur in any aspect of your life. Having positive self-worth can give you the confidence you need to cope with these issues without becoming overwhelmed. Successfully confronting situations, complex and otherwise, leads to more confidence and greater understanding of your broad capabilities.

 

It Makes It Easier to Advocate for Yourself

In school especially, where you may not always feel like the smartest or most accomplished person in the room, having positive self-worth can be powerful. It can be challenging to advocate for yourself when your teacher has years of experience or when you feel like you’re not being heard by a group. When you recognize your value, it’s easier to speak up for yourself and get what you need.

 

 

 

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• We recruit a from multiple professional backgrounds.

• work to solve the most challenging issues for the nation.

• draw on a diversity of talents, thoughts, and experiences.

 

 

ON TOPIC

 

Building self-worth is an ongoing process. Here are some tips to help you on your journey.

 

Turn to your people. A supportive network of family and friends to turn to in difficult times makes a difference in your life. If you are feeling down, ask for support. Your crew will be happy to boost you up and help you rebuild your self-worth. 

 

Be yourself. Don’t worry about others’ ideas of where you should be at any given phase of life. We all have our own paths to follow. Add distance, even temporarily, to people who stir up jealousy or other unhealthy emotions and instead focus on yourself and your goals. 

 

Be good to yourself. While an honest self-assessment can be helpful, don’t hone in solely on the negatives. Be kind to yourself; acknowledge your strengths and use them for your own and others’ benefit. 

 

Move your body. Movement is powerful. Getting outside for walks and other types exercise can clear your head, improve mental health, and release endorphins, all of which can help you improve self-worth. 

 

Write it down. Record what you like about yourself in a journal. Use it as a resource when you are feeling low or need a boost in confidence.

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

 

It’s Powwow Season

Celebrate your culture by attending a powwow this summer. A powwow brings together diverse Indigenous nations to celebrate their culture through dancing, singing, and honoring the traditions of their ancestors. Click to learn more about powwows and to find a celebration near you.

 

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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.

 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

From your computer to your television to the World Wide Web, we all rely on products and technologies that electrical engineers have had a hand in developing. As a major, your coursework will have a significant grounding in physics. Electromagnetism, circuits, communication and control systems, and computer science will all be part of the curriculum.

 

What they do:

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

 

A person in this career:

  • Operates computer-assisted engineering or designs software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • Prepares technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Confers with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
  • Designs, implements, maintains or improves electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
  • Directs or coordinates manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
  • Compiles data and writes reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
  • Performs detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
  • Prepares specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
  • Estimates labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
  • Supervises or trains project team members as necessary.

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

Design, develop and manufacture electrical equipment to support the infrastructure and advancement of your tribal community.

 

GOING PLACES WITH AISES

Get the AISES Nation App Today

The AISES Nation app is a space for AISES members to come together, share their cultural knowledge, celebrate each other's successes, and build community. This virtual hangout is your one-stop-shop to make meaningful connections and easily access all the amazing AISES programs in one place! To download the app, go to the App Store/Google Play store on your phone and type AISES Nation. You can also join the platform online .

 

ENTER NOW: THE AISES RESUME SWEEPSTAKES

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Add your resume to the AISES Career Hub and enter our Resume Sweepstakes, happening now through Oct. 31. To enter, simply upload your resume to the AISES Career Hub, and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Whether you are navigating a career transition, seeking to advance in your current position, or looking to enter a new field, our Career Hub is designed to help individuals like yourself take the leap. Winners will be announced on the AISES Nation app at 5 p.m. MT on Oct. 31.

 

 

STUDENT RESOURCES

ONLINE RESOURCES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Information about AISES scholarships will be posted on the AISES website as it becomes available. Check for a general scholarship timeline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PK–12 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation is accepting applications for our Fall 2024 cohort of the Young Voices of Science (YVoS) program. This free program consists of a series of expert-led workshops, each designed to prepare and empower science scholars to share their knowledge, concerns, and hopes for the future with the wider world. We provide participants with a launch pad for public engagement, early in their scientific careers. Class size is limited to 20–25 participants; we ask that participants commit to all eight workshops and design and carry out at least one outreach activity, with support from a staff mentor.

Apply by Sept. 6.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

United States Pharmacopeia – Maryland

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide. A hallmark of USP’s standards is that they are determined by independent scientific experts. USP Expert Volunteers are selected based on their individual expertise and experience and use their best personal, professional, and scientific judgment to work collaboratively on setting standards. USP Expert Volunteers must agree to disclose conflicts of interest and to uphold standards of conduct that preserve the integrity of the standard setting process. 

 

American Chemical Society – Houston, Texas

The Graduate School Readiness and Professional Development (GSRPD) Boot Camp provides undergraduate students the opportunity to craft competitive graduate school applications by using the core components from the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process to assist students in articulating and framing their unique strengths, experiences, motivations, and goals towards their personal and professional development. The core activities of the Boot Camp will occur Jan. 31–Feb. 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas, with a virtual satellite event in mid-November. Travel and accommodations will be sponsored by ACS.

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – Multiple Locations

 

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers postdoctoral and senior fellowship awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Space Force under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program. Apply by Nov. 1.

 

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering.

 

 
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