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.

The conference is open to anyone who wishes to participate and learn.

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National Conference Demographics

Attendance

Indigenous: 72%

Non-Indigenous: 27%

Professionals: 622
College Students & Advisors: 844
High School Students & Chaperones: 724

Exhibitors and Sponsors: 844
Retirees: 58

Total: 3,132

STEM Interest Area

22% Science

13% Technology

17% Engineering

2% Mathematics

12% Health Science

11% Other STEM Related

14% Other Non-STEM Related

9% Prefer Not to Answer

Results

College Students

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

Undergraduate: 662 (78%)
Freshman: 92
Sophomore: 151
Junior: 183
Senior: 211
Other: 25

Masters: 108 (13%)

Doctorate/Post-Doctorate: 78 (9%)

Participant Gender Identity
Female	52%
Male	34%
Transgender Woman/Trans Feminine	0%
Transgender Man/Trans Masculine	0%
Non-Binary/Genderqueer/Gender Fluid	1%
Two-Spirit	1%
Gender not listed	0%
Prefer Not to Answer	4%

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