AISES is a part of our Diversity Programs in Engineering where all students are welcome to join and engage.
AISES is a national, non-profit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides oportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering, business and other academic arenas. The trained professionals then become technologically informed leaders within the Indian community. AISES’ ultimate goal is to be a catalyst for the advancement of American Indians and Native Alaskans as they seek to become self-reliant and self-determined members of society.
National & Local Goals
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society 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 under-representation of American Indians in the science and engineering fields, these Native professionals resolved to create an organization that would identify and remove the barriers to academic success for Native students.
Locally, to provide support: educational, social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural via social activities, interpersonal relationships, study groups, and sports activities.
- To promote the importance of attaining higher education among Native Americans.
- To offer a support service to new and returning Native American Students.
- To develop a viable retention and recruitment program.
- To inform Native American Students of the various services available in which our needs may be combined with others already in existence.
- To provide social support.
- To become an educational center for creating a greater awareness of Native Americans in general.
- To provide a resource center for studying and becoming acquainted with the various Native American cultures.
- To promote the members of students into Science, Engineering and other related fields.
Meeting information
Regular meeting
Zoom: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/98578450894
Date(s) and Time: Thursdays @ 4 PM MST
Contact Information
Native American Cultural Center
218 Lory Student Center
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-8033
Telephone: 970.491.1332
Fax: 970.491.2659
Current Officers
President – Miya Chavez
Vice President – Simone James
Treasurer – Irv Bahe
Secretary – Alex Hopkins
If you’re not sure who to contact or have general questions, you can send an email to the general AISES account: csuaises (at) gmail.com