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About the Conference

45 Years of Advancing Indigenous People in STEM

The AISES National Conference has become the premier event for Indigenous STEM professionals and students, attracting over 2,000 members and attendees from the U.S. and Canada, and as far away as Alaska and Hawaii.

The annual AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event focusing on educational, professional and workforce development! Attendees include Indigenous high school and college students, educators, professionals, tribal nations and tribal enterprises, universities, corporations, and government agencies.

The National Conference works towards achieving the AISES mission by providing students and professionals access to career pathways, professional and leadership development, research, and networking that also meaningfully incorporates Indigenous culture into this signature event.

Highlights Include:

Largest college and career fair in Indian Country
Research competitions
Multi-sessions and multi-tracks in STEM, business, research and educator topics
Industry partner and university tours
Impressive keynote speakers
Opening and closing ceremonies including entertainment
Student awards ceremony
Networking suites
Talking Circles
Traditional Powwow and Indigenous Artisan Marketplace
STEM Activity Day
hackAISES (hackathon)

For 44 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

Location

Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N. Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Hotel and Travel Information

Winds of Change

2021 National Conference Wrap-Up

View photos, stories and conference highlights from the 2021 AISES National Conference.

Get more information on Winds of Change
www.aises.org/news/woc

About AISES

AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. Learn more at www.aises.org.