Who Attends

The AISES National Conference has become the premier event for Indigenous STEM professionals and students, attracting members and attendees from the United States and Canada, and as far away as Alaska and Hawai’i. Take advantage of the unparalleled opportunity to connect with conference participants who are focused on learning the important trends, needs, and research impacting Indigenous STEM studies and careers. Participants are looking for the connections, resources, and services to advise and advance their academic work and careers. The National Conference works towards achieving the AISES mission by providing students and professionals access to career pathways, professional and leadership development, research, and networking that also meaningfully incorporates Indigenous culture into this annual signature event.

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2024 National Conference Demographics

STEM Interest Area

24% Science

15% Technology

21% Engineering

2% Mathematics

11% Health Science

10% Other STEM Related

13% Other Non-STEM Related

4% Prefer Not to Answer

Results

Attendance

Indigenous: 60%

Non-Indigenous: 40%

Professionals: 703
College Students: 982
High School Students & Chaperones: 442

Exhibitors and Sponsors: 1,462
Advisors: 131
Retirees: 56

College Students

College student attendees were asked to indicate their level of study pursued at present.

Undergraduate: 741 (82%)
Freshman: 109
Sophomore: 165
Junior: 217
Senior: 250

Masters: 93 (11%)

Doctorate/Post-Doctorate: 73 (7%)

Participant Gender Identity
Female	58%
Male	37%
Transgender Woman/Trans Feminine	0%
Transgender Man/Trans Masculine	.5%
Non-Binary/Genderqueer/Gender Fluid	1%
Two-Spirit	1%
Gender not listed	.5%
Prefer Not to Answer	2%