National American Indian Science & Engineering Fair (NAISEF)


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2013 NAISEF Results

The National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair (NAISEF) serves American Indians/Alaska Natives/Native Hawaiians (AI/AN/NH) in grades 5-12. Held annually, NAISEF provides an opportunity for students to actively participate in a science-based learning environment and create science projects and conduct scientific research that can be shared with peers, educators, and other Native role models. Students and educators come from across the United States, representing hundreds of tribal nations to participate in this prestigious event.  

This national science fair serves as a catalyst for expanding young minds and creating an arena for students to showcase their research and enhance their knowledge around a variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.  

The 2013 NAISEF was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 21-23 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Contact Marisa Page This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 505-765-1052 ext. 110 if you any have questions.

 

2013 NAISEF Grand Award Winners

  • Priscilla Martinez, Grade 9, Taos High School- Cota the Tumors
  • Hayden Randall, Grade 9, Taos High School- No Mo Mine
  • Cassanra Roy, Grade 12, Cloquet High School- Mining Mystery: The effect of acid mining (sulfur compounds) on Bacillus mycoides taken from wild rice stalks
  • McKalee Steen, Grade 9, Grove High School- Roots Run Deep
  • Wyatt Dunham, Grade 12, Grove High School- The Citrus Solution: Phase III  Volume efficiency of citrus filters and consequences of  re-exposure to contaminated sediments of a superfund site
  • Kendra Pallin, Grade 12, Cloquet High School- Contrary to the Textbook: Possible Sporulation and Identification of Bog Mycobacteria Isolates from Pitcher Plants

Alternates

  • Savannah Jenson & Robert Pourier, Jr., Grade 11, Red Cloud High School- Uraninum Levels on the Pine Ridge Reservation
  • Sonya John, Grade 11, Navajo Preparatory School- Trimethylxanthine Attack
  • Jessica Meylor, Grade 10, Bear River High School- Interior Design Factors Associated with Human Spaceflight Environments

 

2013 Traditional Award Winners:  Awarded to the project(s) that best represented the relationship between science and traditional native culture. 

  • Savannah Jenson & Robert Pourier, Jr., Grade 11, Red Cloud High School- Uraninum Levels on the Pine Ridge Reservation

Honorable Mention

  • Sinihele Rhoades, Grade 5, Sequoyah Junior High School- Automa-tada


Category Award Winners - Grades 5th-8th
Category Award Winners - Grades 9th-12th
Special Awards 


To Participate in the National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair:

  • All students must be an AISES Individual Member
  • Student must be part of an AISES Pre-College Affiliate School and students must be American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian.*
  • All projects must adhere to the rules and guidelines.
  • All projects must be reviewed and approved by the NAISEF Scientific Review Committee (SRC).
  • NAISEF is open to

*For Team projects (up to 3 team members allowed) half of the team members must be American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian.

 

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world's largest international pre-college science competition, provides an annual forum for more than 1,500 high school students from about 70 countries, regions, and territories to showcase their independent research as they compete for over $3 million annually. The Intel ISEF is the premier global science competition for students in grades 9–12. Website: http://www.societyforscience.org/isef.