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AUGUST 2025

How to Get the Most Out of the
AISES National Conference

The countdown to the AISES National Conference is on! This year’s conference, with the theme We Are All Scientists, is in Minneapolis, October 2–4. If you’ve never been to an AISES National Conference, it’s an amazing opportunity for Indigenous students and professionals to learn, grow, and share their knowledge. With so much to do and so many people to see, it can be overwhelming. Here's how to get the most out of your time.

 

 

Make Sure You’re Able to Go
According to the American Psychological Association, the benefits of attending a conference as a student are many. Be sure to mark the dates on your calendar and resolve any potential scheduling conflicts. If you will miss class, connect with your professors in advance. They will appreciate knowing you’ll be absent, and most will be supportive of this productive time away.

 

You’ll also need to register for the conference — registration closes on September 18, so don’t wait. If money is an issue, look into grants, scholarships, or funding through your university. Many schools have a budget for conference registration and/or travel.

 

Don’t Try to See Everything

There will be dozens of amazing sessions and individuals you’ll want to see throughout the conference. It will be tempting to squeeze in as much as you can, but don’t overdo it. Trying to do too much will lead to less attention and time for the people and presentations that truly interest you. Make a list of your conference priorities, then create a plan. Setting realistic expectations will help you spend meaningful time on what you do participate in.

 

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AISES FACES

 

The AISES team is made up of passionate people striving to provide Turtle Island with Indigenous STEM knowledge, resources, programming, and events. Every individual contributes their skills and expertise to support the advancement of Indigenous students and professionals in STEM studies and careers. Meet one valuable team player who is focused on supporting student members, like you.

 

 

Dr. Sky Wildcat, Senior Program Officer of Institutional Partnerships

 

What is your role at AISES and how does it impact student members?

My role is to support and develop partnerships with external institutions, such as tribal colleges and universities, Native American serving non-tribal institutions, and other professional organizations. Whether it's within the fields of Indigenous knowledge, cybersecurity, botany, ecology, or entomology, all the programs I have managed have supported students and professionals in expanding their own network for their success.

 

What can students expect to gain by attending the AISES National Conference?

What students gain varies from attendee to attendee. Some students may hope to land a job or internship, network, present their research, gain knowledge, or simply be among community, and all those opportunities are possible.

 

How can students get involved at the National Conference?

One of the biggest things I stress to my program participants who attend National Conference is to rest when you need to because there are endless ways to get involved, and you have to stay energized to do as much as you can! The biggest events are of course the sessions happening all day, the college and career fair, and my personal favorite: Research Day, when high school, undergraduate, and graduate students and professionals can present their research through poster or oral presentations. I am always amazed by the wonderful work our AISES members are doing, and the courage they have to share it publicly. The final day to submit a presentation abstract is August 22! Aside from those events, you can also find time to meet one on one with members of the Council of Elders, check out the Native Artisan Marketplace, and attend the powwow.

 

 

 

GOING PLACES WITH AISES

STUDENT RESOURCES

ONLINE RESOURCES

 

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 .

 

PK–12 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Society for Science – Washington, D.C.

Applications are open for the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). STS seeks the next generation of leaders in STEM-and giving $3.1 million to students and their schools. Apply by Nov. 6.

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the initiatives that support the current and future missions of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) while gaining valuable professional experience and advancing your career? The National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP) offers paid internships designed for talented undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) pursuing degrees in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and other disciplines that that align with NNSA's missions.

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – Washington, D.C.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of nearly 300 active research opportunities and administer 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. We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a PhD., ScD, MD, or DVM in a variety of fields of science or engineering. Senior research awards are designated for those with more than five years since earning their degree. 

  

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – Washington, D.C.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of more than a thousand active research opportunities and administer postdoctoral and senior research awards at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions at locations throughout the U.S. and abroad. We are seeking highly qualified candidates who hold, or anticipate earning a PhD, ScD, MD, or DVM in a variety of fields of science or engineering. Senior research awards are designated for those with more than five years since earning their degree.
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