Nov 30, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Native American House (1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801)
- Sponsor
- Native American House
- Speaker
- Johnny Poolaw, Ph.D. (Delaware, Chiricahua Apache, Comanche, Kiowa), Director of Student Success, Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
- Contact
- Native American House
- nah@illinois.edu
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- Native American House
Join Dr. Johnny Poolaw for an introduction to AISES and its work supporting Indigenous students and professionals in STEM. Grounded in the kinSTEAM theme, this presentation explores how mentorship, community, cultural identity, and professional networks cultivate belonging and opportunity. Participants will learn about AISES programs, membership, scholarships, conferences, and pathways for becoming involved in an Indigenous STEM community rooted in relationships, knowledge, and collective success.
Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.