AISES

This week, the The National Institutes of Health of Health hosted their inaugural Celebration of Resilience Indigenous Cultural Festival. Sarah EchoHawk accepted an award for AISES in recognition of the work to progress Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to advance Native Peoples. Several other organizations, tribal nations and notable individuals also received awards. It was wonderful to see the local Piscataway Conoy Tribe represented by several members, including Chief Jesse Swan Jr.’s children - Kyle and Jesse Swan. Kenneth Shirley of Indigenous Enterprise, LLC delighted the audience with demonstrations of Fancy Dance, Traditional Dance and the Grass Dance. A big thank you to NIH, Lawrence Tabak, Kevin Williams, Clarissa Alexander and Michael Hahn for hosting and pulling together this amazing celebration! #NativesInSTEM #AISES #NAHM #GoPlacesWithAISES #WeAreAISES

"Difficult conversations are something that we all face sooner or later. I have had my fair share of experiences with them, and this is what I found to be helpful. Understand that a difficult conversation may not be challenging just for you. It’s likely that neither party wants to have the conversation, but it is necessary." - Sterling Cerda (Luise?o), Region 2 Student Representative. Effective communication with teachers is key to ensuring students' success in the classroom ??????. This article provides practical tips on how to engage with educators, establish positive relationships, and advocate for your child's needs ????. To learn more about how to foster productive communication with teachers and some tips from Sterling Cerda, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gNcBXiCJ

Meet Dr. Jesse Peltier, a trailblazing chemist and passionate advocate for diversity in STEM! ?? From hydrogen storage to luminescent compounds powering OLED technology, his groundbreaking research is tackling global challenges like energy storage and carbon capture. Learn more about Dr. Peltier at aises.org/poy #NativesinSTEM #STEMLeadership #DiversityInSTEM #InnovationForChange #Chemistry #Sustainability #NativeExcellence #NAHM

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we're excited to share a special recipe for Blue Corn Mush from Ben Jacobs, co-owner and co-founder of Tocabe, an American Indian eatery, and Tocabe Indigenous Marketplace. ??? Head over to our YouTube page to catch the entire recipe and get cooking! ????? https://lnkd.in/gr2ukpmt #IndigenousCuisine #Tocabe #BlueCornMush #NativesInSTEM #AISES #SupportNativeBusinesses #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousCuisine #Tocabe #BlueCornMush #NativesInSTEM #AISES #SupportNativeBusinesses

Empowering the next generation of Indigenous womxn in computer science! ???? Our AISES Reboot Scholars are breaking barriers in a field where they are often underrepresented. Of the 12 scholars, 7 had the opportunity to meet in person at the 2024 National Conference, while all continue to stay connected virtually throughout the year. With scholarships, mentoring, travel support to the National Conference, and educational workshops, these incredible womxn are building skills to drive innovation and serve their communities through technology. ??? Interested in joining or learning more about opportunities for AISES students? Visit our website to find out how you can get involved! ?? aises.org/student-support/ #NativesInSTEMAISES #IndigenousWomenInTech #ComputerScience #FutureInnovators #STEM #RebootScholars #Empowerment #TechForGood

?? Navigating difficult conversations at work can be tough, but it’s a skill that can lead to stronger relationships and better outcomes. Whether you're addressing a conflict with a colleague or offering constructive feedback, knowing how to approach these conversations is key. Check out this insightful article from Paths to Opportunity for practical strategies that can help you handle tough talks with confidence! ???? ?? https://lnkd.in/g2fmhbZa #NativesInSTEM #WorkplaceTips #CommunicationSkills #DifficultConversations #IndigenousLeadership #NativeProfessionals

This week, I was invited to represent AISES at the unveiling of the American Chemical Society's Land Acknowledgement plaque to be displayed next to the entrances of the downtown DC ACS offices. It was wonderful to meet the ACS team and be a part of this momentous occasion during #NAHM. A big thank you to CEO Al Horvath, President-Elect Dorothy Phillips, Board Chair Wayne Jones, Victoria Fuentes and Rajendrani (Raj) Mukhopadhyay for making me feel so welcome.

?? It’s almost time for #GivingTuesday! ?? On December 3rd, cast your VOTE for AISES and help us make a bigger impact in supporting Native students in STEM! ?? AISES is dedicated to creating a pathway for Native American students to succeed in the fields of STEM. Your vote could help us receive a generous donation from SLOTCO, so we can continue empowering the next generation of Indigenous innovators! ? A huge THANK YOU to SLOTCO for considering AISES in this incredible initiative! ?? ?? Follow us to learn more about the difference we’re making for Tribes and Native communities. And don’t forget to share—let’s get the word out and rally together! ?? #AISES #GivingTuesday #VoteForChange #NativeSTEM #NativeAmericanLeadership

Meet our 2024 Indigenous Excellence Awardee, Alice Sanchez (Pomo/Choctaw/Native Hawaiian), a Security Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco AKA the best mom, auntie, and cousin in the world! Watch her story now https://lnkd.in/gZVTcxXz #NativesinSTEM #NativeWomeninTech #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

AISES is all about celebrating those who bring Indigenous visibility and support to STEM spaces—and Alice Sanchez (Pomo/Choctaw/Native Hawaiian) is a rockstar at it! Learn more about her at aises.org/poy #RepresentationMatters #STEM #NativesinSTEM #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeWomeninTech