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How to Start and Grow an AISES College Chapter

 

 

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How to Start and Grow an AISES College Chapter

AISES Region 6 Chapter members at Ohio State University in 2017.

You did it! You made it to college and are ready to start making the most of everything your campus has to offer. As a Native student, your identity is part of who you are, and something you want to celebrate and explore with other likeminded students. One way to do that is to join or start an AISES College Chapter. Here’s how to start a chapter at your school.

 

Find Out the Requirements

Most colleges and universities have requirements that must be met in order for students to establish new clubs and organizations on campus. Make sure you know what those are before moving forward. Contact your student life office for information and to ask for any help you may need.

 

AISES also has its own set of requirements for forming a new chapter. The list of requirements can be found on aises.org. While the list isn’t long, the requirements are clear and must be met before AISES will approve your application for a new chapter.

 

Wildfire Simulation and
Visualization Camp

From December 7–18, 2020, Los Alamos National Laboratory will host a two-week virtual camp for undergraduate students who are interested in wildfire simulation and visualization. Using real-world data in ParaView, participants will develop graphical and animated representations that help to reveal patterns and convey meaning.

 

ON TOPIC

Mikaela David-John, Saint Regis Mohawk

University of Florida

Mikaela David-John is a Saint Regis Mohawk tribal member and a graduate student in family, youth, and community sciences at the University of Florida. She currently serves as the AISES Region 7 student representative. David-John is a founding member of the University of Florida AISES College Chapter and currently serves as president. She has been an AISES member since her undergraduate days at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she held several executive board positions within the RIT AISES College Chapter. In addition to her studies, David-John works as a community research coordinator for Partnership for Strong Families, a child welfare agency in north central Florida.

 

How does having an AISES College Chapter benefit students?

At many colleges and universities, Indigenous students have to work hard to find their space. Having an AISES College Chapter on campus helps students find a sense of community. Through social, cultural, professional development, and community service events, AISES College Chapters can build up Indigenous students and help them become well-rounded individuals ready for a bright future. They also help promote diversity among the students. Events that the chapter holds can help educate the college community at large about Indigenous cultures.

 

AISES Career Hub and Opportunities Board have free online job and career resource information.

At the Career Hub job seekers can scan jobs, upload a resume or explore career resources by industry, state or job function. The Opportunities Board is a centralized hub of information with opportunities like scholarships, internships, and more. You can get access to complete, verified, and updated information that can help you grow your skills and expertise. What are you waiting for? Go to or NOW!

It’s a Wrap!

AISES thanks all who joined the 2020 AISES National Conference from various workspaces and workplaces. This year we had a new virtual experience that gave us an opportunity to participate in a variety of novel approaches to learning, networking, and socializing. This year's virtual environment conveyed the essence of what our annual gathering has always been about — learning, connections, and family. We hope you had fun and made memories. Thanks again to those who attended and stay tuned for news about the 2021 AISES Leadership Summit.

PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

K-12 Students use Microsoft Minecraft to design virtual airports based on FAA guidance. Registration closes on October 25.

 

High school students interested in the technology field and STEM spend a half-day learning about pathways to and opportunities in the world of technology.

 

A special opportunity for rising 12th grade students to win awards of up to $250,000.

 

The Congressional App Challenge encourages U.S. students to learn to code and inspires them to pursue careers in computer science.

 

*FREE*

Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology by equipping young women with the computing skills needed to pursue 21st century opportunities.

 

UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

 

As leaders in our fields, we want to share our own network and what we’ve learned being a few steps ahead in our STEM professional journey.

 

Women in STEM statistics can paint a bleak picture, but our interview series goes beyond numbers, exploring the real stories of women in STEM careers today.

 

The Conservation Leadership program is a master’s degree that prepares leaders to address complex conservation issues at local, regional, and global scales.

 

We have increased the award amount to $20,000 and are excited to share we have a new focus for the Seed Fund grant and all non-profits.

 

The SETI Institute’s REU program is for highly motivated undergraduate students who are interested in research related to astronomy, astrobiology, and planetary science.

 

Deadline to apply is Oct 25. Internships include a biweekly stipend, round-trip airfare, housing arrangement assistance, professional development workshops, networking events, and cultural activities.

 

Internships offer a chance for students to work with Fermilab scientists or engineers on a project at the frontier of scientific research in particle physics.

 

GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

Engage in the interdisciplinary research process and bridge not only social and biophysical sciences, but also traditional ecological knowledge and western natural resource sciences.

 

This program provides funding for American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students conducting scientific research under the supervision of an academic mentor.

 

Graduate tuition for all programs is greatly reduced because of support from Miami University.

 

The Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship is now accepting applications through December 1, 2020.

 

GO PLACES WITH AISES

 

By becoming involved, you will receive a $25 gift card per survey, an AISES membership, and access to online AISES resources.

 

Full-Circle Mentoring opportunity for up to 50 AISES college and professional members. Take advantage of this new program and receive the benefits of mentorship in 2020.

 

Check out the latest issue of Winds of Change and learn how AISES members are responding to the COVID-19 challenge. Also, read about 10 Native STEM enterprises to watch.

 

is *FREE* for pre-college and college students. Join us!

 

SAVE THE DATE

Sept 23–25, 2021

Phoenix, Ariz.

 

2021 AISES Leadership Summit

Stay tuned for news about the 2021 AISES Leadership Summit.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

 

Preparing for Science Fair

RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

 

On your way to college and looking for resources? Be sure to check in with an . They can connect you with the other Native students and help provide information you need to make informed decisions about your education.

 

Other helpful resources include:

ONLINE RESOURCES

 

 

 

OUR MISSION: The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations, and other Indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

 

Paths to Opportunities and Winds of Change are published exclusively by AISES.

 

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