HR: 16:45h
AN: ED42C-04    [PDF]
TI: American Indian Science \& Engineering Society (AISES) Programs: Outreach to Native Americans
AU: * LaCourse, S
EM: shirley@aises.org
AF: American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES), P.O. Box 9828, Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 United States
AB: 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 opportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering, and technology 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. AISES' Higher Education Program consists of scholarships, college relations, leadership development, and internships. This session will focus on the value and impact of AISES internships for AISES students, including hands-on experience in the student's field of study, co-op opportunities, and entrance into graduate school. AISES currently offers internship placements with NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center, the U.S. State Department, the Departments of Commerce and Veterans Affairs, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2004, AISES will also be offering placements at the Central Intelligence Agency.
UR: http://www.aises.org/highered/
DE: 6605 Education
SC: Education and Human Resources [ED]
MN: 2003 Fall Meeting