The annual AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) conference is just around the corner, taking place in Minneapolis, MN. This three-day event is dedicated to empowering Indigenous people from North America and the Pacific Islands in STEM fields.
Participants can look forward to engaging workshops, valuable networking opportunities, and an inspiring Pow Wow to cap off the experience.
As we approach the 2025 AISES Conference, the organization encourages students to explore various activities, including STEM Day, a pre-conference event; student research presentations; the student awards ceremony; the Bison Bump business plan challenges; and the college and career fair.
Additionally, AISES recently published the “Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students” in its 2022-2023 Special College Issue.
The rankings are based on data from various sources, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. They are listed alphabetically by state, highlighting the percentage of the Indigenous population in each state.
States with notable Indigenous populations include Oklahoma (13.4%), New Mexico (10.9%), South Dakota (10.1%), Montana (7.9%), North Dakota (6.3%), and Arizona (5.6%). While tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) did not make the Top 200, many are expanding their programs.
Some notable tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) include Aaniiih Nako College (MT), Bay Mills Community College (MI), Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College (MN), Oglala Lakota College (SD), and Tohono O’odham Community College (AZ).
The magazine also highlights TCUs that would rank among the top schools, including Haskell Indian Nations University and Dine College. For more information on colleges that support Native students, check out the Special College Issue.
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