It’s almost time. Everyone in the AISES orbit is
counting the days to the National Conference slated for September 23–25. The premier event for Indigenous STEM students and professionals in North America and the Pacific Islands will again be action-packed with STEM career and academic activities. For 43 years, this one-of-a-kind forum has provided mentorship pathways, skill-building workshops, interactive education, and opportunities to network with Native peers, professionals, and elders.
Organizers are expecting more than 2,000 attendees this year as the annual event returns to Phoenix, Ariz. They emphasize that whether you’re a National Conference first-timer or veteran, all are welcome. As AISES Senior Director of Special Events Katherine Cristiano observes, “One of the reasons the conference is so popular is that it is always a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive ‘safe camp’ for all AISES family members across race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity.”
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