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A Circle of Support: Building Indigenous STEM Futures with AISES

Nov 30, 2026   12:00 - 1:00 pm  
Native American House (1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801)
Conference/Workshop
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
E-Mail
nah@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
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.

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