Resources for Indigenous STEM Education (RISE)

Resources for Indigenous STEM Education (RISE) Program

AISES is pleased to launch the RISE program, powered by Aristocrat Gaming. This exciting program, developed in collaboration with Aristocrat, aspires to engage and support Indigenous students, professionals, and tribes by offering exposure, resources, and programming to increase Indigenous talent in gaming education and careers.

RISE programming's primary goal is to frame a snapshot of introductions to Gaming STEM careers for our AISES members, students, and professionals and a path to guide them.

Contributions from partnering gaming organizations will support RISE programming through financial contributions, mentorship, guest appearances on RISE gaming webinars, and workforce development for AISES members.

Through the program, AISES will offer multiple areas of connection and opportunity including: Academic Scholarships, Mentorship, Educational Sessions virtually and at AISES events, and travel support to premiere Tribal Gaming convenings.

Academic Scholarships:

The scholarship is available to students interested in all aspects of the casino gaming industry from game development, commissioning, marketing, cyber security and so much more. Scholarship due: April 30, 2024. For more information, visit our RISE scholarship page.

RISE Webinar Series: Gaming Careers - 101

Hit the ‘jackpot’ on learning about Casino Gaming STEM Careers! Students, professionals, and interested community members are invited to join gaming industry leaders to hear insights into taking a path towards a STEM career in gaming. Each webinar will introduce leaders who work in Casino Gaming STEM jobs to bring their unique and lived experiences through firsthand accounts.

AISES Events Opportunities:

At existing AISES events, such as the National Conference, you will find opportunities to connect with Gaming Industry leaders, trainings, and more.

Travel Scholarships:

Available to students, professionals, and other AISES members, these scholarships will be earmarked for innovative and key gatherings for the Gaming Industry. Watch our website for more announcements.

 

Help Indigenous STEM to RISE

For more information on how to get involved, complete our RISE General Interest Form.

Learn about our RISE Fund

 

About AISES

Since 1977, AISES has focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in critically needed STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) disciplines. This robust nonprofit currently supports individual student and professional members across the U.S. and Canada through chartered college and university chapters, professional chapters, tribal chapters, and affiliated PK-12 schools. Members benefit from diverse STEM-focused programming that supports careers and promotes student success and workforce development in multiple crucial areas. To learn more visit aises.org.

 

About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global entertainment and content creation company with over 7,500 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat Gaming is the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company’s mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company’s website at www.aristocratgaming.com.