An important part of every National Conference, the Career and Opportunities Fair is the largest event of its kind in Indian Country. Here is a directory of the wide variety of organizations, agencies, nonprofits, and colleges and universities that came to Spokane virtually to promote the many opportunities they offer. Conference sponsors are designated by red text. Thank you, sponsors!
3M » This multinational company prides itself on “global innovation†and creative product development in several areas, including health care, electronics, energy, and consumer goods. 3m.com
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships » The premier professional development and public service opportunity for doctoral-level scientists and engineers, the American Association for the Advancement of Science offers Science and Technology Policy Fellowships with yearlong positions with all three branches of the federal government. aaas.org
AAMC » The Association of American Medical Colleges offers support services, including financial aid and application advice, for current and prospective students in the health professions. aamc.org
Accenture » Providing consulting expertise in digital, technology, strategy, and other fields, this is a Fortune Global 500 company. accenture.com
AISES » Through scholarships and internships, workforce development and career resources, national and regional conferences, science fairs, leadership development, and other STEM focused programming, AISES promotes the highest standards of education and professional excellence to enhance opportunities for Indigenous people in STEM. aises.org
AISES Winds of Change » Members of AISES rely on Winds of Change magazine for the latest on the organization’s mission, news of other members, information and advice on progressing on their personal STEM path, and engaging articles on topics of community interest. woc.aises.org
Amazon » On a mission to be the world’s most customer-centric company, Amazon works to research and develop new technologies on behalf of its customers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the globe. amazon.com
American Chemical Society » ACS promotes chemistry outreach and education and represents professionals across the entire field of chemistry. acs.org
American Physical Therapy Association » This nonprofit individual membership organization advances physical therapy practice and its place in the nation’s health care system. apta.org
America’s Navy » The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas. navy.com
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I’m a mechanical engineering freshman from University of California Los Angeles. I have experience as president of my high school FIRST Robotics team, working and training others in a sales environment, and I am inspired particularly by the space systems Boeing creates.
— James Perez
Arizona State University » A top-ranked research university, ASU pursues inclusive, community service–oriented research that positively impacts communities in Arizona and around the world. asu.edu
The Association of American Medical Colleges » A nonprofit association dedicated to transforming health care through innovative medical education, cutting-edge patient care, and groundbreaking research, the AAMC counts accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools and major teaching hospitals and health systems among its members. aamc.org/students
AT&T » The world’s largest telecommunications company, AT&T succeeds at connecting people with their world — at work and at home — by connecting businesses on six continents, covering the high-speed mobile internet network of 380 million people in North America, and having more than 25 million U.S. video subscribers. att.com
Berkeley National Laboratory » The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a multiprogram science research facility managed by the University of California. lbl.gov
BNSF Railway » With more than 400 railroad lines, this 160-year-old company operates one of the largest freight railroads in the country. bnsf.com
Bonneville Power Administration » The BPA is a federal, self-funding nonprofit agency based in the Pacific Northwest that covers its costs by selling its products and services. About one-third of the electric power used in the Northwest comes from BPA. bpa.gov
Booz Allen Hamilton » A consulting firm specializing in information technology and management, Booz Allen Hamilton provides strategic advice to public and private clients in a range of fields, including defense and intelligence. boozallen.com
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) » Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform our future. It provides one of the best student-faculty ratios (3:1) and has a long history of interdisciplinary collaboration. gradoffice.caltech.edu
California Institute of Technology Undergraduate Research Programs » Among the many opportunities for undergraduate research at Caltech is the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows program, a campus point of pride for four decades. sfp.caltech.edu
Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering » This world-class engineering college is recognized for innovation, societal relevance, and the impact of its endeavors. engineering.cmu.edu
Carollo Engineers » An environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities, Carollo Engineers recruits civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, and instrumentation and control engineers, as well as scientists, planners, architects, and CAD designers. carollo.com
I am a first-year graduate student at the University of Idaho in environmental science. I am really enjoying this format!
— Kameron Richardson
Centers for Disease Control Undergraduate Public Health Scholars » The CDC’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity supports internship opportunities for eligible undergraduates through the Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (CUPS) program. The CDC partners with five universities to offer this 10- week summer opportunity. cdc.gov
Central Intelligence Agency » The CIA works to gather global intelligence and analyze information to preempt threats to national security, and to provide national security intelligence to senior officials. The agency is organized into directorates: Science and Technology, Digital Innovation, Operations, Analysis, and Support. cia.gov
Cherokee Federal » From aerospace to health care to technology, all Cherokee Federal businesses are wholly owned by the Cherokee Nation and employ more than 11,600 people. Sixty-three percent of profits are invested in Cherokee businesses for creating jobs in high-growth, high-potential industries. cherokee-federal.com
Chevron » An integrated energy company, Chevron creates products for a sustainable economy and pursues renewable resources for the future. chevron.com
College Board » The college board provides standardized tests like the PSAT, SATs, and AP exams and connects students to more than $300 million in scholarships. collegeboard.org
Colorado School of Mines Graduate School » Colorado School of Mines is a public research university devoted to engineering and applied science with a curriculum and research program geared toward responsible stewardship of the Earth and its resources. It provides elevated opportunities for Native college students through an impactful scholarship experience designed to support their success. mines.edu
Columbia University in the City of New York » Founded in 1754, Columbia University is a private institution with a diverse and engaged undergraduate student body of approximately 6,000 students. With over 80 different programs of study, Columbia offers a comprehensive education in Manhattan. columbia.edu
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons » Known as “P&S,†the internationally regarded medical school at Columbia is one of the most research intensive in the country, offering a comprehensive approach to training in the context of the university’s health sciences schools. ps.columbia.edu
Comcast NBCUniversal » A global telecommunications company based in Philadelphia, Comcast NBCUniversal is a world leader in broadcasting and cable television and the largest cable TV and internet service provider in the U.S. comcast.com
Cornell University Engineering » Engineering at Cornell offers great science and exceptional academic programs that aspire to make discoveries and educate leaders who will change the world. Cornell’s engineering paths have been internationally recognized and highly ranked among top programs in their fields. engineering.cornell.edu
Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications Arizona State University » Recognized as a leading journalism program, the Walter Cronkite School equips students to excel in all forms of communication, from print to digital media. cronkite.asu.edu
Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine » This top-ranked medical school offers MD and joint MD degrees as well as graduate degrees in related fields like biomedical science and health policy and research. geiselmed.dartmouth.edu
Des Moines University » A premier medical and health sciences institution, Des Moines University comprises three colleges offering eight graduate degrees and provides a high standard of patient care in its associated clinic. dmu.edu
Department of Defense SMART Scholarship » The SMART Scholarship Program provides students pursuing STEM degrees a full scholarship and guaranteed employment at a Department of Defense (DoD) lab or facility upon completion. smartscholarship.org
