About US

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AISES was founded in 1977 by American Indian scientists, engineers, and educators. In view of the high dropout rates and low college enrollment and graduation rates of American Indians compared with all other ethnic groups in the United States and the severe underrepresentation of American Indians in the science and engineering fields, Native professionals resolved to create an organization that would identify and remove the barriers to academic success for Native students. AISES is a nonprofit organization and is primarily funded by government and private contracts, as well as other donations, contributions, and revenue from membership dues. Through a variety of educational programs, AISES offers financial, academic, and cultural support to American Indians and Alaska Natives from middle school through graduate school. AISES builds partnerships with tribes, schools, other non-profit organizations, corporations, foundation, and government agencies to realize its goals. AISES especially helps American Indian students prepare for careers in science, technology, and engineering.

Our Professional Chapter provides AISES professional members a forum to come together to network, to give and receive professional development, and to offer fellowship with individuals with similar goals, dreams, and expertise. Professional Chapters can provide a sense of community and long-term support for members, as well as a place to relate to one another to discuss opportunities, challenges, and intellectual pursuits.