Formation | 1977 |
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Founder | Arnold Anderson Al Qöyawayma Carol Gardipe George Thomas Jerry Elliott Jim Shorty |
Type | 501(c)(3)[1] |
Focus | Native American education |
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Area served | United States and Canada |
Members | c. 4000[2] |
Key people | Sarah EchoHawk (Pawnee) Chief Executive Officer |
Endowment | $1,000,000 - $4,999,999[1] |
Employees | 10 to 29 FTE[1] |
Website | www |
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association with the goal of substantially increasing American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation and other indigenous peoples of North America representation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and other related disciplines. Its headquarters is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As of May 1, 2013[update], Sarah EchoHawk is the Chief Executive Officer.[citation needed]