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Conference BuzzContinuedContinue RuleBlack Quote Ruleimg1QUOTABLE AISES“When I went on the tour of the Boeing Apache facility, I was so impressed at how inclusive the workforce is and how everyone has a team approach to what they do.”—Joanna Cooley, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and Saginaw Valley State UniversityBlue Quote Ruleimg2Taking Up Space is a nonprofit whose mission is to send Native girls to space camp. Did you grab one of their cool patches?Black Quote Rule-1635518799► QUOTABLE AISES“There was so much to see and so much information to get today at the College and Career Fair. I have a lot to introduce to my Cherokee High School students back home!”—Ronda Denton, teacher at Cherokee High SchoolBlue Quote Rule-1635518802img3A student presents her research on the effects of sulfur on manoomin during the College and Career Fair.img4Dr. Mark Bellcourt talks to a packed room about traditional ecological knowledge.Black Quote Rule-1635518889► QUOTABLE AISES“I am so thankful for the AISES Elders present at this year’s conference. And thankful to everyone in the talking circles who shared their stories and filled the room with strength and prayers. What powerful spirits we all have and are surrounded by! AISES is truly a FAMILY.”—Kelly Beym, student at New Mexico State UniversityBlue Quote Rule-1635518892► It’s a Family Affair …img5“It was my family’s first AISES Conference, and they enjoyed every moment.” —Amanda Clark, Dental Community Outreach at San Carlos Apache Healthcareimg6“Mom, Melinda, and I at AISES.” —Marlene Watson, Department of the Interiorimg7“One of AISES’ finest, Chris O’Gorman, became a Sequoyah today. His daughter attended the conference this year and placed the Sequoyah medal on her dad.” —Pamela Silas, Center for Native American Staff into Indigenous Research, Northwestern Universityimg8Sisters Nikki Tulley (left) and Dr. Crystal Tulley-Cordova (right) with Dr. Karletta Chief (center) at the Sequoyah Breakfast.img9“My niece and I at AISES.” —Olivia Mathison, Wastewater Engineer, City of Tacomaimg10“I ran into my daughter today. We both haven’t been home much and have been so busy, we didn’t tell each other we would be here.” —Angela Waupochick, University of Wisconsin–Madison/Menominee Tribal Enterprises/PhD Studentimg11“My son and I are ready for dinner!” —Geri Tsosie, Raytheonimg12“So thrilled to have my daughter at the AISES National Conference with me for the first time.” —Donna Fernandez, Teacher, Piner High Schoolimg13Jackie Whiteman and Dr. Henrietta Mann at the Sequoyah Breakfast.img14“Riding on Mama’s back through the conference today.” —Amanda Clark, San Carlos Apache HealthcareThicker RuleBlack Quote Rule-1635519212► QUOTABLE AISES“Getting excited for the closing ceremony! Will be tuning in virtually to support my colleague Aaron Yazzie during the awards. Missing being there in person!”—Caroline Montgomery, Student Engagement Lead at NASA MUREPBlue Quote Rule-1635519216img15Amazon’s LeAndra Madalena posted about meeting a Navajo Code Talker from World War II, Peter MacDonald Sr., seventh president of the Navajo Nation, and the importance of preserving Native languages.Black Quote Rule-1635519285► QUOTABLE AISES“Actively search out groups like AISES that encourage undergraduate students in STEM. This is so important at a time in life when self-esteem can be dicey.”—Adrian Riives, Senior U.S. National Student RepresentativeBlue Quote Rule-1635519288img16Project Mosaic’s Jennifer Wolf captured a small group “dancing their shoes off” during Sage Cornelius’ performance at the closing banquet.img17Sage Cornelius entertained attendees during the closing banquet.img18A future AISES member got to work at the College and Career Fair.Black Quote Rule-1635519392► QUOTABLE AISES“I never thought that I would have the best time of my life here at the AISES National Conference! I’m so glad I got to be a part of this awesome experience. I appreciate all the support I received and I look forward to succeeding in my field of study. This was the encouragement that I needed.”—Phillip PrairieChief, student at Northern Oklahoma CollegeBlue Quote Rule-1635519395CoverWelcome from AISESMastheadCeremonies and CelebrationsCeremonies and CelebrationsMeet the Award WinnersCollege and Career FairCollege and Career Fair continuedCollege and Career Fair continuedCollege and Career Fair continuedCollege and Career Fair continuedCollege and Career Fair continuedKnowledge and Insight Were Easy to Find at the National ConferenceSessions continuedConference BuzzConference Buzz continuedConference Buzz continuedSee You in Palm SpringsGemstone SponsorsAdvertiser IndexArchives