National Conference

The annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. It attracts over 2000 members and attendees who are Indigenous high school and college students, educators, and professionals, including representatives from Tribal Nations, Tribal enterprises, and Indigenous-owned businesses. The conference also includes the LARGEST college and career fair in the U.S. for Indigenous students and professionals! Exhibitors at the College and Career fair represent a diverse range of corporations, educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and Indigenous-owned businesses.

For 43 years, the AISES National Conference has provided:

• STEM career pathway awareness and exploration
• Professional development skill-building workshops
• Career and community leadership development sessions
• Research education, training, exchange, and dissemination
• Networking
• Mentorship
• Career, internship, and academic opportunities
• Pathways for integrating STEM research and careers with indigenous culture and identity
• Interactions with Native elders and cultural ceremonies to motivate and empower Indigenous students and professionals to persist and excel in their STEM studies and careers

For more information visit the AISES National Conference website at: 

https://conference.aises.org.