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APRIL 2024

Juggling Academics and Hobbies

Life as a student is busy. You’re so focused on your classes and upcoming tests, projects, and assignments you may think there’s no room in your schedule for hobbies. A recent Gallup survey found that hobbies are growing in importance for Americans, so don’t just cast them aside. Instead, look for ways to incorporate your hobbies into your schedule — you'll thank yourself for it.

 

Brain Break

Time is a precious commodity, and most people think they don’t have enough of it. Between classes and studying, you may feel stretched thin. A recent study in Nature Medicine found that individuals with hobbies were happier than those without diversions. Making time for other interests allows your brain to take a break from the pressure of the classroom and engage in a different way. It might not be easy to find the time for your favorite pursuits, but it is well worth the effort.

 

 

• and make your mark on the world.

• 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

Hannah Overlie, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Hannah Overlie is currently pursuing a master of public health at University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where she also earned a BS in psychology with an emphasis on pre-health. As an undergraduate, she served as an AISES student representative. We spoke with Overlie about her passion for beadwork and how she manages to balance her rigorous coursework and her beading.

 

When and how did you become interested in beading?
I was introduced to beading by my grandma and mum when I was around eight or nine years old. I first learned how to make daisy chains and medicine pouches to get used to the needle and threading beads on needles. I’ve always been interested in arts and crafts and I also was a jingle/fancy shawl dancer at our powwow celebrations. My grandma would tell me if I wanted to keep dancing as I grew up, I needed to learn how to make my own beadwork and dresses as well as help family members make their regalia sets.

 

SAVE THE DATE

  • Region 1: University of Alaska-Fairbanks,
    April 12–13
  • Region 2: Westin Pasadena, April 19–21
  • Region 3: University of Arizona, March 22–23
  • Region 4: Oklahoma State University,
    April 5–6
  • Region 5: University of Saskatchewan,
    May 3–5
  • Region 6: Cornell University,
    March 22–23
  • Region 7: NASA Langley, Hampton, Va., April 4–5; Nansemond Indian Nation Tribal Lands,
    April 6

 

 

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.

 

AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Within university academic programs, this field is often combined with aeronautical and astronomical engineering. Students can expect coursework in fluid dynamics, astrodynamics/aerodynamics, propulsion, structural analysis, and advanced materials, along with a strong math and physics foundation. The major is an excellent choice if your dream is to be an engineer working for NASA, Boeing, the Air Force, SpaceX, or similar companies and organizations.

 

What they do:

Performs engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate the adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

A person in this career:

  • Formulates mathematical models or other computer analysis methods to develop, evaluate, or modify designs according to customer engineering requirements.
  • Plans or conducts experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
  • Formulates conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
  • Plans or coordinates activities concerned with investigating and resolving customers’ reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
  • Writes technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for engineering staff, management, or customers.
  • Directs or coordinates engineering or technical personnel activities to design, fabricate, modify, or test aircraft or aerospace products.
  • Evaluates product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.
  • Develops design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, environmental standards, or completion dates.
  • Analyzes project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.
  • Maintains records of performance reports for future reference.

How can this type of career support my community?
Represent your tribe and your tribal community as an aerospace engineer at NASA. Click to learn about some Indigenous employees at NASA.

GOING PLACES WITH AISES

SCHOLARSHIPS

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

 

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

 

$5,000 for the academic year for undergraduate and graduate students studying in particular STEM fields. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,500 for the academic year for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in certain disciplines. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,500 per academic year (up to four years) for American Indian high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA 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. 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. Apply by April 30.

 

$2,000 for the academic year for undergraduate students; $3,000 for the academic year for graduate students. Apply by April 30. 

 

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

 

The Indigenous Peoples Education Fund (“Foundation”) was founded to provide grants to support the education of enrolled members of any U.S. state or federally-recognized Native American tribe. 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 pursuing specific STEM degrees. Apply by April 30.

 

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

 

$2,000 for the academic year for undergraduate and graduate students interested in all aspects of the casino gaming industry from game development, commissioning, marketing, cyber security, and more. Apply by April 30.

 

$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 receive preference. Apply by April 30.

 

$6,500 annually for up to two years distributed in two installments each year; $7,000 allotment for mechanical tools. Apply by April 30.

STUDENT RESOURCES

ONLINE RESOURCES

 

 

 

 

 

PK–12 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley – Berkeley, Calif.

Consider architecture and design to give back to your community! Spend your summer exploring how environmental design can have a positive impact on individuals, neighborhoods and your communities. UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design immersive and comprehensive programs in architecture, sustainable environmental design, landscape architecture, and urban planning will show you how design intersects with social and environmental justice. 

 

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals – Anchorage, Alaska

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) is pleased to announce the 2024 Biennial National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference (NTICC) to be held in Anchorage, Alaska. ITEP works with a number of supports including the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal Resilience Program. The NTICC is open to our relatives from Tribal nations and Indigenous Peoples to attend, listen, learn, and share the important work being done to protect our culture, non-human relatives, and environment. 

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

The 2024 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference will take place at First Nations University of Canada, the University of Regina, and the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Centre in Saskatchewan, Canada, May 21–23. 

  

The Winters Group, Inc. – Remote
The Racial Justice at Work Summit: Justice for All is a virtual 3-day event, April 23–25, featuring 80-plus sessions on topics such as race, religion, gender identity, disability rights, and more. We’ll also have panels on industries like higher ed and tech, deep dive workshops, wellness exercises, performances from artists such as Notorious Cree, and seven keynote speakers. We are holding this space to break down visible and invisible systems of oppression that are holding us back from our long-held vision of the future — of justice for all. 

  

Central Federal Lands – Lakewood, Colo.
We are seeking students in civil engineering, construction management, or related fields to join us in providing planning, design, and construction administration of roadway, trail, and bridge projects. We are offering internship, entry-level, and mid-level opportunities.

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

Mayo Clinic – Washington, D.C.

Prioritizing and addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in workforce development and organizational culture is essential to providing optimal patient care, achieving health equity, and attracting and engaging the workforce of the future. At this groundbreaking CME course, participants join a national healthcare dialogue on this important subject and explore evidence-based solutions and innovative initiatives. Keynote presentations by leading experts and panel discussions cover health disparities, digital equity and much more.

 

Mayo Clinic – Truckee, Calif.
This course will empower women and men in medicine with the skills and resources to remove barriers and bias of women in leadership positions specific to the challenges in healthcare. Leaders in business and healthcare will present evidence-based strategies to promote professional development and enhance personal well-being. Nationally, there is large number of female clinicians reporting burnout, which has a potential effect on patient experience, compliance, and outcomes. This course will address the growing need for improved clinician wellness and development for a gender balanced and leadership healthcare team which reflects our community of patients, in order to improve patient care and outcomes.

 

International Joint Commission – Great Lakes Water Quality Board, Great Lakes Science Advisory Board, and Health Professionals Advisory Board – Great Lakes and Transboundary Region, Canada

The International Joint Commission (IJC), an independent international organization, seeks talented and dedicated individuals to help it develop advice to the governments of Canada and the United States regarding implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1978, as amended. The IJC is accepting self-nominations to fill public positions for three boards: the Great Lakes Water Quality Board, the Great Lakes Science Advisory Board, and the Health Professionals Advisory Board. Board members usually serve a term of three years. Board members offer their expertise and advice to the Commission in their personal capacity, not as official representatives or spokespeople for their respective employers or organizations.Board members are not paid. Apply by May 3.

 

Research!America – Remote

Microgrants of up to $3,000 will be awarded, on a rolling basis, to STEM groups led by master’s, PhD, postdoc, or professional students to design and execute projects that create dialogue with public officials, local community leaders, and the public around issues of common concern. These funds provide opportunities for grantees to develop skills in areas such as communication and program planning, along with an understanding of public policy and government to have an impact in their local communities. 
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