In addition to AISES’ three core programs – Pre-College, College, and Professional – AISES also engages
in strategic partnerships and conducts research to further our mission of substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.
Why Diversity Matters
- Companies reporting highest levels of racial
diversity in their organizations bring in nearly
15 times more sales revenue than those
with lowest levels of racial diversity. (Source:
American Sociological Review)
- In the U.S., for every 10% increase in diversity
on the senior executive team, earnings rise
0.8%. (Source: McKinsey & Company)
- While more women than men are enrolled in
all U.S. undergraduate programs, as recent as
2012, just 18% of women earned a bachelor’s
degree in engineering. (Source: National
Science Foundation)