Regional Conferences

Every spring, one chapter from every AISES region hosts the region’s conference. Regional conferences provide an opportunity for college chapters, area high schools, and professionals to receive updates on AISES programs, activities, and upcoming events, as well as provide an opportunity for chapters within the region to communicate, network, and share ideas. Each participating college chapter delivers an in-depth report of their chapter’s completed activities and plans for upcoming events.

Local and national professionals within a variety of fields provide workshops, seminars, and discussion groups about a wide variety of topics. Generally, each Regional Conference host develops a theme or focus area for the Regional Conference every year (environmental, bridging native cultures with science, etc.).

The host of the following spring’s regional conference is determined at the Regional Student Caucus, held at the annual National AISES Conference. Chapters interested in hosting the regional conference indicate their interest in hosting, and make a verbal presentation regarding their resources, planning, and ability to host the conference. Each chapter is allowed one vote; the majority of votes determines the location of the regional conference.

2009 Regional Conferences
Generally, AISES Regional Conferences take place during the months of March and April.

Region 1 
Date: April 3-4, 2009
Location: University of Alaska-Anchorage
Contact:  Jeremiah Stack
                 Ivan Chikigak-Steadman
Region 1 Conference Agenda

***IMPORTANT NOTE from Region 1 Student Rep.

Region 2
Date: April 4, 2009
Location: University of California Los Angeles
Contact: Juan Zuniga

Region 3
Date: April 3-4, 2009
Location: Northern Arizona University
Contact: Jeremy Danny
                Kelley Saganey
Region 3 Conference Agenda
Region 3 Registration Form

The host hotel is:

Hampton Inn
2400 S Beulah Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 913-0900
When making reservations, inform the hotel you are with the AISES Region III Conference. The room rate is $89 which includes two beds and can fit up to four people.

Region 4
Date: March 6-7, 2009
Location: Northeastern State University Oklahoma
Contact: Thomas McKinnon 
Region 4 Conference Agenda

Region 5
Date: April 10-11, 2009
Location: University of Minnesota
Contact: Jenna Parisien
Region 5 Conference Agenda & Registration Form
Revised Agenda

Region 6
Date: April 3-4, 2009
Location: Michigan State University
Contact: Andrew Wildbill 
                Autumn Mitchell
Region 6 Conference Agenda
Region 6 Conference Registration
AISES John Herrington Lecture
Region 6 Conference Website

Region 7 
Date: March 27-28, 2009
Location: North Carolina State University
Contact: Travis Matherly
                Roger Locklear
Advisor: Alisa Hunt-Lowery
Region 7 Conference Agenda
Region 7 Conference Registration

AISES Regions
Visit the AISES Regions page to find Professional Chapters, College Chapters, and K-12 Affiliated Schools in your area!