Nine Reasons NOT to miss AISES’ National ConferenceHeld annually since 1978, the AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event for high school juniors and seniors, college and graduate students, teachers, workforce professionals, corporate partners, and all mem-bers of the “AISES family.”

Here are nine reasons why this is a “must-do” event:

1. Networking. Offering cutting-edge thought on important current STEM issues, excellent career resources, and traditional cultural activities, the AISES National Conference is unlike any other.

2. Community. With 1,800 participants in 2010, there is something of a “reunion” quality to the AISES National Conference, where even new-comers enjoy a deep-seated commitment to relationships.

3. DeeperDiscovery.The conference provides thought-provoking and illu-minating learning through concurrent sessions and special professional development workshops.

4. Employment. AISES’ National Conference offers the largest career fair in Indian Country, with many companies and agencies hiring on the spot, and others looking to identify talent for future recruitment.

5. EducationalResources. In addition to professional development work-shops, there are opportunities to showcase academic research and study and connect to graduate, internship, fellowship and career opportunity.

6. IndigenousandElderWisdom. Offering blessings, insights, and wis-dom throughout the event, AISES’ Elders bring a unique perspective on how tradition and STEM can be effectively bridged in the 21st century, and what we need to hold onto in order to live a life that is not just meaningful, but full of meaning.

7. WelcomingAtmosphere. The sense of community and “family” can sustain the spirit as we venture far from our communities to navigate our educational and career paths.

8. Real-Time. Nothing beats the face-to-face value of conference atten-dance, not only for networking and mentoring, but also when it comes to the fun and affirmation of the social events, awards ceremonies, and traditional events such as the Powwow.

9. NicePrice. Take a look at other conference registration fees and you’ll find that AISES’ National Conference is a good deal. (See pages 8-11 for full registration info.)

Giveusyour10threason! Write us at info@aises.org with another great reason to attend the conference. We’ll choose a staff favorite on September 12 and post it to our website!

This year’s theme: Food for Thought is subject to both a literal and a figurative interpretation.

Figuratively, Food for Thought connotes intellectual nourishment and spurs new ideas—ways our STEM students and professionals can help respond to the needs and challenges of our community and world, today and tomorrow. Literally, the theme invites a diversity of perspectives on food supply, health, environmental, and resource issues facing our world today.

Not lost in the dialogue is the pertinence of this year’s theme as it relates to the conference host city. Minneapolis (and its Twin sister City, St. Paul) constitutes a major U.S. agricultural hub, with 81,000 farms totaling nearly half of the state’s 54 million acres, and an agriculture and food industry that is the 2nd largest employer in the state.

Like much of the rest of the country, Minnesota is working to balance quality of life issues with the integrity of the food supply, the health of the environment, and the strength of the agricultural economy. Added to this context is Minnesota’s rich tradition of Native foodways, such as wild rice, still hand-harvested in many communities.

Minnesota is also home to a thriving biomedical industry, including medical technology, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels, all creating new, diverse and sustainable economic advances in the fast-growing field of bio-technology.

From biodiversity and innovation to geopolitics and ethics, from tradition and sustainability to health care and food policy, the theme of Food for Thought opens the conference to a shared exploration of multiple viewpoints and interpretations. AISES’ partnerships with Native communities, corporations and government agencies positions us to facilitate frank and provocative exchanges at the 2011 National Conference, and we look forward to your being part of the discussion!

UMinnCampusTour Tour the University of Minnesota and learn about all of their STEM programs. Pre-register and choose your areas of interest. Lunch is included and educators and chaperones must accompany students on the tour (Thursday morning).

Pre-CollegeConcurrentSessions The conference provides special sessions focusing on resume preparation, basic interview skills, and other success tools for the college admissions process. More details on pages 8–11.

Pre-CollegePosterSessions Sponsored by NOAAHigh school juniors and seniors with experimental research-based presentation are encouraged to showcase their research and in-spire their peers. Cash prizes will be awarded. Poster Sessions will take place on Friday morning. To apply please see: website-online registration process.

Conference registration cost are waived for those presenting their research. All other costs including travel and hotel accommodation are the responsibility of the participant. If you have any questions, please contact us at precollege@aises.org.

Graduate&UnderGraduateCollegeResearchPresentationsandPosterSessionsCome see the exciting and innovative scientific research that AISES college members are doing to address complex real life issues facing our world today and tomorrow.

E-LoungeSponsorship Opportunity Available: see page 7 A convenient location where attendees can update their online resumes or briefly check in with email (Thursday and Friday).

MarketplaceThe beautiful craftsmanship of Native artists are on display at the Marketplace, located on Level Two (ongoing).

OpeningCeremony/Reception Sponsored by IBM Highlights include the keynote address, the student spirit-stick competition, and greetings from tribal leaders and AISES partners. (Thursday evening).

GeneralMembers’MeetingAll AISES General Members are convened to our annual meeting. For more information on AISES membership, visit: www.aises.org/involve/membership (Friday afternoon). PENDING

ConcurrentSessionsWhile many of the sessions are geared to tracks (pre-college, college, professional), several are of general interest to all attendee groups. See pages 8–11 for more session details (Saturday).

FoodForThoughtPanel: Corporate America has heard the call for healthy, sustainablefood for all. Come learn the ways companies such as Cargill,General Mills, Pepsico/Frito Lay and others are managing research,production, and green/health imperatives for the 21st century(Saturday morning).

ClosingCircle Truthful sharing and encouragement bring a special significance to the Closing Circle event (Saturday afternoon).

ClosingCeremonyandHonorsBanquetSponsorship Opportunity Available: see page 7 The 2011 Professional Awards Ceremony recognizes exemplary leadership in STEM and in our community (Saturday evening).

SocialPowwowJoin members of the AISES family and the regional Native community for a closing powwow (Saturday night).

AISES Conference Highlights for all Attendee Groups

Conference Highlights for Pre-College Participants and Educators

Mandatory Events for Pre-College Students • Mandatory Student Orientation (Thursday afternoon) • Regional Student Caucuses (Friday afternoon) • National Student Caucus & Election of new National Student

Representatives (Saturday afternoon)

Pre-College Registration Policy Only high school juniors and seniors from AISES affiliated pre-college schools are eligible to attend the AISES National Conference. There is a per-school limit of six students. One adult chaperone is mandatory for pre-college groups. All pre-college student groups must register in advance—on-site registration for pre-college students is not permitted. For assistance with your online registration, please call our registration team at 877-530-2680.

For more information on pre-college conference components, or to learn how your school can become affiliated, please contact us at precollege@aises.org.

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CollegeChapterAwards&StudentRecognitionCeremonyandLuncheonNEW Sponsorship Opportunity Still Available A special luncheon spotlighting AISES’ astounding STEM talent: student lead-ers, researchers, interns and scholars, as well as our exemplary chapters whose numerous activities help fulfill the AISES mission. AISES college chapters can check out the award categories at our website: www.aises.org/nationalcon fe-rence, or contact collegerelations@aises.org to receive an application. Honoree students will receive an invitation to the event, but other conference attendees may purchase a $25 admission to the luncheon, where there is an opportunity to network with tomorrow’s STEM leaders as well as other AISES stakeholders.

Many of our AISES college chapters are involved in numerous activities that ful-fill the AISES mission. Join us on Friday morning as we celebrate these achieve-ments in the College Chapter Awards ceremony. Your chapter can check out the award categories at our website: www.aises.org/nationalconference. Contact collegerelations@aises.org to receive an application (Saturday mid-day).

GRADLab(GettingReadyforAdvancedDegreesLaboratory)A half-day session provides an in-depth toolkit for those who are interested in pursuing the valuable process of graduate study. From navigating the ap-plication process to obtaining funding, the GRAD Lab is a vital resource and a popular conference event, provided again by The National GEM Consortium. Pre-registration is mandatory: see www.aises.org/nationalconference/signup (Thursday afternoon).

CareerDevelopmentSessions From resume prep to post-collegiate living, from business etiquette to net working success, several sessions will focus on the important transition into your career. See more details on pages 8–12 (Saturday).

GraduateStudentNetworkingReceptionHosted by the American Indian Graduate Center, this reception welcomes all college studetns to learn more about why grad school is the right path for you (Saturday morning).

AISESChapterAdvisors’MeetingChapter advisors enjoy this opportunity to share questions, insights, and best practices about how to effectively support AISES campus chapters (Thursday afternoon).

RegionalStudentCaucusesAISES students are invited to gather by region to discuss issues of interest as well as elect the incoming regional representatives. For more information, contact: highered@aises.org or collegerelations@aises.org. This is a student event, and while professional mem bers and corporate partners are welcome to attend as observers, they are not eligible to vote and do not have presenting privileges (Friday afternoon).

AISES Conference Highlights for College Undergrad and Grad Students

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Pre-college (high school juniors and seniors), undergraduate and graduate students are invited to showcase their scientific research at oral and poster presentation sessions during the 2011 AISES National Conference.

Students will receive valuable feedback on the quality of their research, and obtain citable credit for their presentations, which will be judged by a panel of STEM experts. Cash prizes will be awarded to the highest-scoring presen-tations, in both oral and poster categories.

General abstract submission criteria apply for each group; pre-college, under graduate, graduate. Additional criteria and information for each group will be listed separately on our website: www.aises.org/nationalconference/re-search.

Researchpresentationsareacceptedfromstudentswhofulfillthefol-lowingcriteria:

• Current AISES member (visit www.aises.org/involve/membership for information)

• Currently registered in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a high school student (junior or senior)

• Have conducted research in science, technology, engineering or math-ematics (STEM)

• Presenting new research, or if a continuation of ongoing research, pro-vides updated findings

Fullpresentationspecificationsareavailableatourwebsite:www.aises.org/nationalconference/research.Abstracts (250 words or less) must contain the following:

• Poster title, authors, and institution(s) • A hypothesis/statement of problem• Experimental methods/methodology used • Results (even if preliminary)• A conclusion

Acknowledgements are optional

• All approved abstracts will be published in the 2011 AISES National Conference Abstract Book. Participation in the research participations implies permission to use your photograph and name for promotional purposes.

• AbstractAcceptanceNotifications

• Notifications will be emailed by October 10, 2011.• Student presenters will receive complimentary conference registration

information.PresentationSchedule-tentative

• Thursday, November 10 (1:30pm-5:30pm) – oral presentation• Friday, November 11 (8:00am-12:00pm) – poster presentation

Student Research Presentations at AISES National Conference

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TheOnlineAbstractSubmissionFormwillbeavailablefromSeptember1–October3,2011.Allabstractsmustbesubmittednolaterthan3:00p.m.ESTonOctober3,2011.

Conference Highlights for Professional Attendees

ProfessionalDevelopmentWorkshopsSponsored by IBM Leading Without Authority (4-hour facilitated course)Leading in an organization comes with many challenges, not the least of which is having no direct authority over the team members. Learn practical tools to help you gain cooperation without formal authority and motivate your colleagues to accomplish important goals. 30 participants only—must be present for the entire training. Certificate of completion will be presented upon successfully completing the course. Presented by the American Chemical Society (Thursday).

ProfessionalDevelopmentSessionsA selection of the concurrent sessions are specifi cally geared towards the interests of AISES professional members, including educators and college advisors. See pages 8-11 for more information (Saturday).

ProfessionalMembersDinnerNetworking and other fun activities over dinner for AISES Professional Mem-berships (Friday evening). Cost per person: $45.Advance registration is preferred, but registration can be done on-site at the AISES membership booth.

ProfessionalAwards Held once again during the Honors/Closing Banquet, The eighth annual AISES Professional Awards Ceremony will recognize outstanding AI/AN professionals in STEM, and assist with the development of role models and future leaders. (Saturday evening)

CorporateAdvisoryCouncilMeeting Members of AISES’ CAC will convene for their bi-annual meeting. For more information about the Corporate Ad-visory Council, visit www.aises.org/who/cac (Thursday morning).

GovernmentRelationsCouncilMeetingThe biannual meeting of the GRC convenes this group who works to strengthen relationships between AISES and government agencies. For more information about AISES’ GRC, visit www.aises.org/who/grc (Thursday morning).

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MillenniumHotelMinneapolis1313 Nicollet Mall 1 block from the MN Convention Center Rate: $129 single/double, $139 triple

HiltonMinneapolis1001 Marquette Avenue1 block from the MN Convention CenterRate: $135 single/double, $185 Junior Suite

For reservation blocks of three or more rooms at the Hilton, please contact our group coordinator, Jennifer Podsiadly at 612-397-4941. Mention that you are attending the 2011 AISES National Conference in order to receive your special rate.

For reservation blocks of three or more rooms at the Millennium, please contact our group coordinator, Sarah Hatfield at 612-359-2221. Mention that you are attending the 2011 AISES National Conference in order to receive your special rate.

Beadvised: The first night’s deposit (refundable up to one week before the convention date) will be required. Checks and major credit cards are accept-able to establish pre-payment. All credit cards used to prepay will be charged immediately.

HOW TO ATTEND

Exhibitor Contact Information

EXHIBITBOOTHSALESAndrea AbeitaAISES Events CoordinatorPO Box 9828Albuquerque, NM 87119aabeita@aises.orgPhone: 505-765-1052 X 112Fax: 505-765-5608

SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIESSheryl WilkesonAISES Corporate Relations and Events OfficerPO Box 9828Albuquerque, NM 87119sheryl@aises.orgPhone: 505-765-1052 X 108Fax: 505-765-5608

EXHIBITDECORATORConvention Services of the Southwest1921 Bellamah NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104Phone: 505-243-9889Fax: 505-243-8197esr@cssabq.com

Important Dates:October 7, 2011 Hotel reservation cut-off date

October 14, 2011 Last day to register as an attendee before price

increaseFinal day to register if you are a college student with

NO online resume, or a high school junior or senior

Hotel Information

All reservations must be made by October 2, 2011 to get this rate!

PleasehelpAISESutilizeitsresourcestosupportitsmembersbyhelpingusavoidhotelattritioncharges!Anyroomsreservedandsubsequentlyreleasedputsusatriskofnotreachingourcontractualagreementonroomingblock—exposingAISEStopaythedifference.Ifyou’reholdingablockofroomsandyourplanschange,requiringyoutoreducethequantityofroomsneeded,makeyouradjustmentsbeforethecut-offdateofOctober2,2011,soAISESisnotheldresponsible.

Thankyouforyourattentivenesstothisimportantmatter!

Attendee Registration InformationAISES c/o Executive Events, Inc.4665 Nautilus Court, Suite 502Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 877-530-2680Fax: 866-483-0164jskuba@executivevents.com

Register online at www.aises.org/nationalconference

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AISESCODEOFCONDUCT:AISESisproudtohaveacodeofconductprohibitingtheuseofalcoholandotherdrugs,andprohibitinganyandallformsofharassmentanddiscriminationbyattendeesandexhibitorsduringourconference.Weaskthatyoupleaseobserveourstandardthroughouttheconference.ToreadthefullCodeofConduct,visit:www.aises.org/documents/AISES-CodeOfConduct.pdf

ThursdayPre-College Campus Tour University of MinnesotaStudent Rep. MeetingsProfessional Development “Leading without

Authority”(Registration Required)GRAD LabGovernment Relations Council (GRC) MeetingCorporate Advisory Council (CAC) MeetingsUndergrad and Graduate Research PresentationsProfessional Chapters MeetingChapter Advisor MeetingCollege Career Fair Success SessionsProfessional and Educators SessionsStudent OrientationExhibitor OrientationOpening Ceremony & Reception

FridayContinental BreakfastNational Student Caucuses & ElectionsSequoyah Breakfast (Ticket Required)Concurrent SessionsFood for Thought PlenaryNEWStudent Awards Ceremony and Luncheon NEW

(Ticket Required)Closing CircleClosing Ceremonies: Professional Awards Ceremony &

Traditional BanquetPowwow

Saturday Continental BreakfastCareer FairCollege and Graduate Research PresentationsEducator Developmental TrackPre-College Poster PresentationsPre-College Career Fair Success SessionsLunch on the Career Fair FloorRegional Student CaucusesGeneral Member’s MeetingTalking CirclesProfessional Members’ Dinner (Ticket Required)AIGC (American Indian Graduate Center) ReceptionGemstone Reception (By Invitation)Social Networking Event

Ongoing Activities and ResourcesResume RoomE-LoungeTraditional MarketplaceMerchandise BoothMembership BoothWinds of Change Magazine boothStudent Research Poster Presentations

Agenda subject to change

TENTATIVE AGENDA

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ABOUT AISES Since 1977, AISES has worked to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields—as students, professionals, mentors, and leaders. AISES gives its members a “full circle of support” model, from pre-college programs, into collegiate life, and then into the professional years of members and on into retirement.

The 2011 National Conference takes place November 10–12, 2011 in Minneapolis, MN, a major U.S. industrial and agricultural hub. Fittingly, the 2011 conference theme centers around issues of food, agriculture, plant science, and technology. With STEM as the unifier, the important roles these issues play in American Indian and Alaska Native tradition, health, and the 21st century workforce will be explored. With a 90% approval rating from the most recent attendees, the AISES National Conference is the highlight of the year for many.

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Gemstone (major) sponsorships as well as additional opportunities remain available for the 2011 National Conference. The following is a sample of the opportu-nities. For full and updated details, please visit www.aises.org/nationalconference/exhibit

$1,000PodcastsYour logo/message will be inserted on the “bumper” for 2011 conference podcasts, which will be podcast in summer, 2012

StudentTravelStipend(perstudent)Demonstrate your commitment to Native success in STEM by underwriting conference participation for a college student

$3,000VolunteerT-ShirtsEnjoy high visibility with your logo printed in one-color on the sleeve of all volunteer t-shirts

WaterBubbles(8ozplasticcups)greencupsYour logo emblazoned on biodegradable cups for use by conference participants throughout event

$5,000KeynoteSpeakerSupportReceive acknowledgement at Opening Ceremony sig-nage, and in conference program and press materials

Educators’ProfessionalDevelopmentWorkshopReceive acknowledgement for your support of pre-col-lege success in STEM through conference signage and in the conference program

UndergraduatePoster&OralPresentationsReceive acknowledgement for your support of student research through conference signage and in the confer-ence program

The following sponsorship opportunities also include a 10x10 career fair booth and 1 conference registration

$10,000Career Fair LunchConference attendees will see your company’s support with your logo on each career fair lunch box

ConferenceBagLogoYour logo exclusively on all conference bags

ProgramPrintingYour full-page ad on back cover of conference program

2011GemstoneSponsorshipPackages Lapis Onyx

Cost $20,000 $10,000

Recognition as a major sponsor in all printed materials x x

Corporate logo displayed throughout the conference x x

Career Fair booth(s) 1: 20x10 1: 10x10

Full Conference registrations 4 2

Career Fair booth personnel passes TBD 2

Reserved interview booth at Career Fair 1

Reserved table(s) at Honors Banquet with 10 tickets per table 1 1

Recognition on AISES website with link to organization website x x

Access to AISES Resume Database x x

Special sponsorship designation on company attendee badges — 1 line x x

Recognition in Winds of Change magazine x x

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

E-loungeConference attendees will see your company’s support with your signage in the e-lounge, your logo is set as the screen saver, and receive acknowledge-ment in the conference program

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ABountyofKnowledge&Caring:Cre-atingaSafeSpaceinSchoolsandtheWorkplace—This workshop describes what “safe spaces” are and why they are needed to protect LGBT people in schools and the workplace.

AchievingSustainabilitybyExtendingtheAISES“Family”—This presentation explores the traditional values necessary to help create a world that is sustainable for the next seven generations, and how we can find ways to move beyond the self-centered values of Western culture.

AfterYourBSDegree:GradSchoolorIndustry? ChoosingandSucceed-ing—Most students completing their BS struggle with the question of whether to enter graduate school or start a career. We will look at the benefits and downsides of each option, and provides practical guide-lines and tools for the decision-making process for both undergraduate students and future/current MS/Ph.D. students.

“AGlobalForceforGood”—This talk will discuss some of the U.S. Navy’s current ac-tivities and objectives, along with explor-ing the skills and traits that are sought for Naval leadership, today and tomorrow.

BeforeYouSignontheDottedLine:EvaluatingJobOffers—When faced with multiple job offers, how do you choose the best one for you? Before you begin job-hunting, how do you narrow down your targets? This talk will show what “Total Compensation” means—and why it’s not all about the salary!

Biochar:AncientIndianTechnologyinModernForestry—Used before the arrival of Europeans as a soil amendment, biochar-enriched soils display longevity and efficacy, notably in some of the most chemically weathering environments on the face of the earth. The U.S. Forest Service has started to examine biochar (charcoal) conversion as a multi-purpose remedy to mitigate increased wildfire

risks; soil productivity and water avail-ability in the face of climate change; vegetation stress and the proliferation of insect and disease infestations; and biochar’s potential to reduce greenhouse gasses.

BuildingthePipelineforSTEM:TeachforAmerica’sCommitmenttoNa-tiveAchievement—Teach for America launched the Native Achievement Initia-tive to address the inequities of poverty and illiteracy in Indian Country. This session discusses the initiative’s commit-ment to bringing transformational change to both Native American achievement and STEM education.

CareerConfidential:InvestigateYourFutureinAgriculture—Join the USDA for an exploration of ways to translate your passions—be they cooking, hiking, horseback riding, tackling challenging math problems, or working with comput-ers—into a career path. Whether your goal is to obtain a two-year associate de-gree or go all the way to a Ph.D., reward-ing ag-related careers await where you can help ensure safe healthy food, clean water and a thriving natural environment for us all.

CareerFairs101:YouOnlyGetONEChancetoMakeaFirstImpression—This interactive session will equip pre-college and collegiate students alike with the tools needed to represent yourself appropriately and bring your “A” game throughout the conference, and particu-larly at the AISES Career Fair. You will have an opportunity to practice “selling yourself” during an interactive portion of this workshop.

ClimateChange:WhyWeCare,HowCanWeHelp—This session will describe some of the challenges we face, as Na-tive People impacted by climate change, and discuss reasons why our voices are particularly important in the ongoing dialogue about problematic issue.

ClimateLiteracyandEnergyAware-nessNetwork(CLEAN)—This session introduces the new CLEAN Pathway col-lection (http://cleanet.org), showcasing scientist- and educator- reviewed climate and energy educational resources for grades 6–16 with professional develop-ment activities to facilitate their effective use. Participants will have find tools to ad-dress environmental, climate-change, and energy issues that are of concern to them, their students, and their communities.

ConcentratingSolarPowerforaCleanFuture—This session seeks to encourage current and future Native engineers/sci-entists to consider careers in renewable energy. In these fields, AI/AN talent can take part in addressing the challenging and complex energy issues we face today, while also helping the general public un-derstand how solar energy can generate clean electricity.

EthnomathematicsEnhancesRel-evanceofAlgebra,Geometry,andPrecalculus—We will explore ways to analyze culturally relevant objects and images with basic algebra, pre-calculus and analytical geometry. The session will demonstrate usages of Cartesian coordi-nate system in concert with familiar La-kota objects, symbols and patterns; show how formal mathematics can display symmetries, areas, equations of curves, circles and ellipses, and make predictions; and apply three-dimensional graphing to solids which have cultural relevance.

AnExplorationofSTEMCareersinInformationScience—This session will introduce the vast array of career op-tions available to individuals with a STEM background in the field of library and information science. We will explore ca-reer options in academia, business as well as emerging opportunities, and discuss pathways to those careers.

CONFERENCE SESSIONS Subject to Change

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FromStudenttoProfessional:Mak-ingtheTransition—In a panel format, former AISES student representatives will present perspectives on how they’ve tran-sitioned into the work world, or gradu-ate school, sharing stories about taking their first steps professionally, relocating, maintaining a social life and sense of iden-tity, balancing the grad-school load, and considering next steps.

GamestoExplainHumanFactors—In a game-show format, participants can discover Human Factors/Ergonomics, an exciting career involving psychology, en-gineering, aviation, computers, medicine, and technology. You will think and laugh, practice asking good questions, and im-prove your leadership skills as you learn about sensation, perception, learning, memory, responding, thinking, interfer-ing, measuring, feedback, reinforcement, assumptions, interpretation, product us-ability, and medical errors.

GradSchoolFundingSuccess—This ses-sion will provide an overview of financial aid opportunities to AI/AN students in preparation for higher education. Finan-cial aid, scholarships, and the competitive application process will be discussed, including how to write good essays/personal statements and choose effective nominators/recommenders.

GrowingOurOwn:HealthcareProfes-sionalsinRuralAlaska—Cultivating a healthcare workforce is just as strenuous and intensive a process as harvesting a crop. The Northwest Area Health Educa-tion Center (NW AHEC) in Barrow, AK hosted by Ilisagvik College plants seeds of interest, nurtures students through train-ing, prunes providers in continued educa-tion and harvests a diverse workforce. We’ll discuss the importance of commu-nity partnerships, pipeline programming, and persistence for success in education.

GuidingSTEMLearningthroughHands-onEngineeringServiceProj-ects—Purdue University’s EPICS High Program serves as a model for how to guide students in connecting engineer-

ing and technology with service projects for their local communities. We will focus on team management strategies through designing and building hands-on projects, and connecting communities and students around projects that meet real-world needs.

HowtoCreateaSuccessfulRenewableEnergyBusiness—This session is pre-sented by two Native entrepreneurs with experience in renewable energy imple-mentation in their respective tribal/indig-enous nations. During this session they will address such questions as: How do I turn my technical skills into a successful business? How do I further development my technical skills to be successful in the renewable energy industry? How can I as-sist my community in capitalizing on our renewable energy opportunities?

IcingontheCake—As Native and indigenous people, we’ve adapted and survived, but we can’t be satisfied eating crumbs when others are eating at a buffet. Participants will get a good overview of where we’ve been and where we are, but more importantly, where we need to go. It is time for us to have a full meal deal and put the “Icing on the Cake.”

IntheCompanyofWomen—This work-shop explores meaningful ways to avoid and/or deflect the gossip, sabotage, back-biting and other forms of indirect aggres-sion that women sometimes inflict upon each other. It will help men and women understand which invisible rules under-mine female success in the workplace and how to counter them with positive, relationship-affirming behaviors.

TheIntersectionofMedicineandTech-nology:YouCanDoThis—While health disparities disproportionately affect people of color, few physicians come from minority populations—and fewer still un-derstand the values and cultures that may be different from their own. This session will demonstrate that the path to becom-ing a physician is accessible to all, while discussing some of the “cultural illiteracy disparities” that, in medicine, can truly

be a matter of life and death. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at laparoscopic surgery!

IndigenousStarSeeds(ISS)ontheLastSpaceShuttleSTS-135—This session will discuss the first Native experiment in the shuttle program’s history and the possibility of future payloads and oppor-tunities as we consider growing food in space and maintaining the integrity of our food on earth. It will look at the unique relationship of the Three Sisters, tobacco, and the heirloom seeds—our relatives, ancestors, and ambassadors—in space, and provide insights from NASA’s most re-cent mission specialists. Participants will learn about the correlation of these plants to specific stars and constellations as well.

InterviewingSkills:HowtogetaSTAR—Successful self-presentation be-gins prior to the interview and involves a series of strategies and steps. The work-shop will discuss the basic tools needed for an effective and successful behavioral-based interview, including presenting a completed “STAR” to the interviewer, and ways to navigate through the differences that sometimes exist between native beliefs and practices and the predominant western belief system, particularly during an interview process.

LeadershipCompetenciestobeSuc-cessful—This session looks at ways to in-corporate interpersonal skills; how to set goals, influence others, manage and hold oneself accountable — all necessary lead-ership skills. We’ll discuss competencies such as the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and tie them to cultural values. Leadership perspectives will be shared by panelists working in a diversity of areas, from a national federal agency (USDA), to the regional, state, and local level.

LearningfromaNaturalDisaster:TheJapaneseNuclearAccident—The massive earthquake/tsunami/nuclear ac-cident that hit northeastern coast of Japan in March tragic loss of human life and the destruction of property, including a partial meltdown of three reactors at the

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Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Sta-tion. This session will look how a nuclear power reactor works, and move on to dis-cuss the nuclear accident: what happened, why it happened, and what lessons were learned. STEM students and profession-als will gain a renewed appreciation of respecting Mother Nature in scientific and engineering endeavors.

MaizeGeneticResources:Heritage,ImprovementsthroughTimeandtheFuture—Because of its unique ability to respond and adapt to very different environmental and biotic challenges, maize’s crop improvement potential has seemed limitless. This session looks at contemporary issues surrounding the crop while discussing the evolution of maize from its ancestor, teosinte, the role of native peoples in domestication and breeding, the importance of conserving all forms of maize germplasm, and the efforts of modern researchers to apply genomic and bioinformatic tools to understand the basis of maize genetic diversity.

Manoomin:ResearchandResponsi-bility—Although manoomin (wild rice) holds a unique and scared place in the lives and traditions of the Anishinaabe, virtually all wild rice research emerg-ing from the University of Minnesota has reflected the goals and desires of non-Indians. This panel will explore Anishi-naabe understandings of manoomin and detail the process of bridging different cultural worldviews within the context of the University’s recent efforts to build an informed relationship founded on mutual respect and reciprocity. Manoomin—ThefoodthatGrowsonWater—Though at the center of Chip-pewa culture and identity, the conditions necessary for wild rice’s optimal growth are not well understood. A collaborative STEM project between Fond du Lac Res-ervation and the University of Minnesota seeks to answer these questions through research activities of K-12, undergradu-ate and FDL Resource Management Team. Scientists and teachers learn and help develop the whole student through the

Seven Elements of STEM Learning.MonitoringRainfallandSevereWeath-eronNativeLands:ScientificandSocialChallenges—This presentation will demonstrate how in-situ and remote sensing technology can address weather and water-related issues as they impact sustainable resource planning for tribal interests. We will look at hazards facing the Chickasaw Nation in south-central Oklahoma (flash flooding, water resource and quality management, lightning, tornadoes, ice storms, etc.), and explore ways tribal governments and citizens can participate with researchers in develop-ing feasible strategies for resiliency and resource stewardship in light of tribal sovereignty and treaty rights. The ses-sion emphasizes the importance of AI/AN STEM talent in developing innovation and action within their respective tribal nations and communities as well as on the national level in sustainability planning and programming.

AMouthfulofThought:OralHealthforOverallHealth—Dentists are often the first to detect diseases that afflict the whole person. This session provides a comprehensive look into dentistry as a career and its important role in the over-all health of individuals and communities. Participants will have the opportunity to experience hands-on activities that simu-late dentistry procedures.

TheNativeTable:HowScienceSup-portsIndigenousFoodSecurityandHealth—What foods were people eating in 1491? Do you now have access to your tribal foods? Our traditional foods are im-portant to our well-being, and the health of our terrestrial and aquatic species are key indicators of our environments. This interactive session will share examples of scientific research and food revitaliza-tion by tribal peoples. We invite you to be part of this discussion of what makes our lands—and ourselves —healthy.

Networking:TheArtofSelf-Promo-tion—Learning how to network and share your strengths is a key skill when it comes to launching a career in your

industry of choice. In this interactive ses-sion, we will discuss why networking can build your support system and provide tips for developing your personal pitch, particularly within academia (internships other professional situations such as the AISES Annual Conference). The session will also discuss business etiquette and self-presentation to recruiters at career fairs or in small business settings, and dining etiquette in banquet or reception settings.

“NoExperience”?NotTrue!—Many stu-dents actually have a great deal more than they ever realized – or gave themselves credit for. If you don’t think you have any-thing to offer, how will a hiring manager be able to make that leap of faith? Come learn the three easy steps to extracting your competencies from the context, translating that into an attention getting resume, and crafting a perfect verbal mes-sage to “wow” your interviewer!

PersonalBrandingforHighSchoolStudents:HowtoSuccessfullyPrepareCompetitiveProposalsforSubmissiontoNSF—Part Two of a two-part session (see “NSF Funding Opportunities in the Biological Sciences”), this session will discuss ways to prepare competitive pro-posals for submission to NSF. We will look at the NSF proposal review process and provide special guidance to increase the chance of funding. Q&A will follow.

ResearchinIndianCountry:Reclaim-ingIdentities—The history of research in Indian Country, however, is fraught with exploitation, abuse, manipulation, and outright misrepresentation. A new generation of indigenous researchers is actively finding methods of reclaiming in-quiry, effectively ‘decolonizing’ research, and allowing us to engage and empower our own communities with work that is holistic and culturally appropriate.

ResearchinOpticalCommunica-tionforK-14EducatorsandTeach-ers(ROCKET)—K-14 Teachers sharing their experiences in balancing STEM and indigenous knowledge after participating

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in the University of Arizona’s unique pro-gram collaboration of Research in Optical Communication for K-14 Educators and Teachers (ROCKET) and in the American Indian Language Development Institute. Panel members will share research and classroom experiences after the imple-mentation.

Resume411:PracticalTechniquestoGettheInterview—This interactive workshop will show the audience what employers are looking for in a resume, review the proper formats that are rec-ognized by automated resume scanners, give a brief overview of USAJobs, and give a “behind the scenes” perspective on how hiring recruiters & managers look at resumes.

StorytellersandMathWordProb-lems—Get over the intimidation and learn how to solve some interesting math word problems. This session will pro-vide some tips and tricks, such as “The 10-Step Approach to Solving Math Word Problems” or “Learning Math as a Second Language,” The workshop uses analogy from the Native American tradition of “Storytelling” to solve word problems using word problems in renewable energy as examples.

TechnologyLeadership,Entrepreneur-shipandInnovation—This session takes a brief look at Intel Corporation, key challenges the company has faced and significant decisions it made in becoming a world leader in computing innovation. Select cases, at critical inflection points in the history of the company and other technology leaders, are examined and dis-cussed among the group to help identify what can be learned and applied by future technology leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. ThreeStoriesfromthePacificNorth-west:AnalysesofChangingRiverandCoastalHabitatsinNativeCommuni-ties—Representatives from the Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction (CMOP) and students work-ing with The Columbia River Intertribal

Fish Commission (CRITFC) and the Haida community will discuss research collabo-rations where science, societal needs and education come together—and how these initiative can work with and within Native communities to foster a better under-standing of the physical, chemical and biological processes of marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Columbia River and its estuary and Prince of Wales Island in Alaska. TransitioningfromTechnical/ResearchtoManagement—In this workshop, the audience will hear from managers on how they transitioned into management from within their own technical organizations. The audience will learn how to become a successful manager and leader by under-standing the importance and function of active listening, providing constructive feedback on employees’ performance, and dealing with office conflict/politics.

TreestoEnergy,Ethanol,andCarbon—Millions of trees are dead or down-killed by the Mountain Pine Beetle. This session explores the viability of burning these trees to carbon and to produce steam for exploding biomass to produce ethanol and electrical power. This combined cycle power plant demo designed for First Nations tribes in Canada features cel-lulosic ethanol, grid electrical power, and pyrogenic carbon (the main ingredient of Amazon Black Earth and an example of sustainable agriculture). We will see how ethanol production could become a new source of revenue for tribal governments, as a sustainable ag product, to create solid carbon sequestration, or to be traded on the carbon market exchange.

UntappedFundingfromNSFSTTR&SBIRsourcesforSTEMprofessionals&Ph.D.Candidates—The first part of the session will discuss a category of NSF grants typically approaching $1M over a 3-4 year period—a largely untapped yet significant funding opportunities for small Native American-owned STEM business-es. The second part will introduce work in nano-technology as applied to biomedical imaging technology and remote medi-

cal applications. The presentation will detail the career opportunities available, with orientation programs aimed at K-12, college- and grad school-levels. Through development of a Generation Three Engi-neering Research Center (ERC) Program, the presenter seeks to create opportu-nities in this field for Native American students and researchers.

WeNeedYou:ThePathtoMedicalSchoolandHealthFields—“We need you.” Two American Indian physicians on their path to medical school were told these words by their elders. What does it take to get in to medical school and other allied health fields? AI/AN physicians will share their stories and offer guidance and suggestions for preparing for medi-cal school. They will also discuss valuable opportunities for students to explore and prepare for the health fields through en-richment programs and other resources.

WhatGenerationGap?Today’sMulti-generationalWorkEnvironment—We can see up to four different generations in today’s workplace: Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials. This session will explore the differences and similarities among these generations, and why understanding them is important in today’s diverse work environment.

WhoStoleourCorn?WeWanttoKnowandsoShouldYou! — In this hands-on workshop, participants will handle speci-mens of the corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) in all its life stages and learn how to conduct research. They will view videos of scientists engaged in research linking corn, bats and moths (a pest which cost farmers $1 billion annually). Participants will also handle various types of corn (Zea mays) to see how to grow it in the classroom and how it is linked to etha-nol production. Finally, participants will handle grass flowers to compare them with corn tassels and silks, learning how corn has evolved from Indian Corn (Zea mays indurata) to Bt Corn.

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