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FEBRUARY 2024

MANAGING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA INTAKE

Social media can be a great way to stay connected to family and friends, get updates on what’s going on in the world, and explore new opportunities. Unfortunately, there’s a downside. It can impact your mental health and simply take up more of your time than you intend. Here are a few ways to get the most out of social media while managing your overall intake.

 

Identify What You Want to Change

We all use social media differently, so managing it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Before you can truly make a change, you need to identify what you want to adjust. Are you looking to spend less time on social media, engage on fewer platforms, or be more thoughtful about the content you post? Once you know what you’re looking to change about your social media habits, you’ll be better equipped to make it happen.

 

Limit Your Time

A recent study of 230 college students found that when they cut their social media usage to 30 minutes per day, they experienced less anxiety, depression, and loneliness. By limiting your daily intake, you create more separation from social media and are better able to live in real time. Additionally, the study revealed that even students who exceeded 30 minutes per day but were actively trying to cut back reported positive mental health benefits.

 

 

 

Free Scientist Media Training

Join SciLine on February 22 for a free, one-hour virtual course — designed specifically for media-curious scientists with little or no media experience — that teaches the basics scientists need to know as they consider dipping their toes or diving deeper into media engagement. today.

 

 

Love Math? Be An Actuary!

The Casualty Actuarial Society has a free eight-week online summer program for college students and career changers who love math and are considering a career as an actuary. The CAS Student Central Summer Program develops your technical and professional skills and builds your network of professional actuaries. Click to learn more.

 

 

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. To learn more, click .

 

SAVE THE DATE

AISES CONFERENCES

 

 

 

ON TOPIC

We live in a fast-paced, digital world filled with “breaking news.” The fear of missing out (FOMO) or being the last to know leads to the constant need to patrol social media feeds. But this attachment to on-demand information is proving to be unhealthy. Below are some alarming statistics about Americans’ social media consumption.

  • The average American checks their phone 46 times a day, according to a survey by Deloitte. And that’s just the average. The survey dug deeper and revealed a correlation between age and the frequency of phone checks: those aged 18–24 checked their phones 74 times per day; those aged 25–34, 50 times; and those aged 35–44, 35 times.
  • 81 percent of Americans check their phones while dining out. Consider what that means. Even when spending time with real people in real time, the majority of the population is distracted by what’s happening — or might be happening — on social media. Next time you’re out to eat, take notice. And remember engaging in real conversation and spending time with real people is much more fulfilling.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

A major in computer science can be part of a two-year, four-year, or graduate degree. Coursework is likely to include a lot of math, programming, database management, and computer languages. Good computer scientists enjoy solving problems, and they need to be both logical and creative. The field demands patience for debugging programs and finding solutions to complex problems. Computer scientists work in a wide range of industries outside the realm of technology. Hospitals, financial institutions, and the military all rely on computer scientists.

 

A person in this career:

  • Solves problems using technology
  • Writes and program software
  • Creates applications for mobile devices and develop websites
  • Validates and develop mathematical models capable of computer interaction between people and other computers
  • Researches and focuses in areas such as data structure and algorithms, information and database theory, software engineering, numerical analysis, computational complexity theory, computer graphics, programming language theory, and computer vision 

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

  • Write program software that can strengthen and build tribal programs, including health, home improvement, education, elder care, and more
  • Create applications that can support and grow the language, culture, and history of a tribal nation
  • Develop websites for tribal nation programs and enterprises
  • Develop video games that incorporate tribal history, stories, and language

 

• 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.

 

GOING PLACES WITH AISES

SCHOLARSHIPS

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

 

$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.

 

$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

LinkedIn – United States

Our scholarship program seeks to identify high-potential future talent from backgrounds historically underrepresented in technology. Recipients will be awarded $40,000 over the duration of their college experience. Awards will be distributed at $5,000 per semester (max $10,000 per year) with the opportunity to renew up to three times, assuming participants continue to meet eligibility requirements and maintain good academic standing. Recipients are expected to participate in year-round programming to maintain renewal eligibility.

 

University of Minnesota Morris – Morris, Minn.

The University of Minnesota Morris offers tuition waivers to eligible American Indian students. The university also has a team in its Native American Student Success Program that supports students throughout their time at Morris. They offer academic, career, financial, social and cultural advising. 

 

University of North Dakota – Grand Forks, N.D.

The Indians Into Medicine Summer Institute Program (INMED SI) is a six-week academic enrichment program for students in grades 7–12 who are interested in college and careers in the allied health fields. During INMED SI, students stay in college dorms, are supervised by counseling staff, and have health and wellness activities. A student must commit to completing the six-week program with the intention of advancing their academic pathway toward a career in health or medical fields and to matriculate into college. Apply by March 1.

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

California Society for Ecological Restoration – Redlands, Calif.

SERCAL, the California Society for Ecological Restoration, is a non-profit, membership-based organization dedicated to advancing the science, art, and practice of restoring native California habitats and ecosystems. We believe that the voices and perspectives of the original land stewards are critical to the success of ecosystem restoration and are looking to build more significant ties to interested California Native American Tribes. Our annual conference will be held over three days in southern California (Redlands) May 8–10. The theme of this year’s conference is “Holistic Restoration: Restoring and Reconnecting People to Place, aka The Whole Shebang.” For those who don't wish to travel, registration for the hybrid event will open in February and will be at no cost to members of California Native American (Indigenous) Tribes.

 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity – Remote

One of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity’s most impactful initiatives is the Tech Developer Program, a competitive tech program designed to break the barriers in tech education for underserved and historically excluded communities in the tech industry, including Indigenous American/Native American students. We create pathways to technology careers, aiding students in their journey from education to professional success. 

 

Telesat – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

This award is aimed at increasing representation for Indigenous people in the engineering profession and supporting future Indigenous engineers by providing tuition assistance and opportunities for paid internship placements at one of Telesat’s four Teleport facilities across Canada. Two $5,000 scholarships will be available at the bachelor degree and college diploma levels. In addition, recipients are eligible for a $15,000 stipend and a paid internship at one of Telesat’s four teleport sites nationwide. Apply by March 26.

 

U.S. Department of Energy – Remote

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is hiring engineers and physical scientists from diverse backgrounds for a variety of positions located across the United States and remote. Register now to learn more at the virtual information session on Feb. 29.

 

U.S. Geological Survey – Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center – Corvallis, Ore.

Stewards in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey – Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) are seeking two interns who will assist the Herpetological Research Team with field sampling activities and the Science & Data Delivery Program (S&DD) with science support activities such as IT, science communications, data/records management, or web development. The 6-month internship will be split into two 3-month blocks between the Herpetological Research Team and S&DD. 

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

Abt Global – Remote

As a paid intern in the Division of Health and Environment, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on consulting experience working on environmental projects and learning from some of the top experts in the field. This opportunity has a Tribal student preference. Our summer internship program consists of two components: working on existing Abt projects; and mini-capstone project and mentorship. Interns can be remote, hybrid, or in person and can be located anywhere in the U.S. 

 

Arizona State University, School of Life Sciences – Tempe, Ariz.

The Schools of Life Science, Earth and Space Exploration, and Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University (ASU) — collectively as part of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences—invite applications for two Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Indigenous Knowledge Systems integrated with research in any area of life, environmental, social, or Earth science related to global change.

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Denver, Colo.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 8, located in Lakewood, Colo., a suburb of Denver, Colo., will have four summer internship vacancies open to students attending minority-serving institutions on at least a half-time basis with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The FEMA Region 8 office, located in Denver, partners with federal emergency management for 29 Tribal Nations and the states of Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. 

 

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board – Portland, Ore.

Accepted fellows will attend a two-week summer training in June and a one-week follow-up training in the fall. We encourage AI/AN graduate students, researchers, and tribal health workers with a demonstrated interest in cancer prevention and control to apply by March 20.

 

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