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University of Georgia

Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

Mission

AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

What We Funded

The AUNTIE Tech Collective — a multi-generational, culturally-centered effort to provide Indigenous girls, womxn, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit people with the support and community needed to thrive in technology fields — is scaling culturally-grounded AI programming to equip Indigenous youth with the skills, confidence, and sovereignty to shape their digital futures.

Date Funded
Reach
National
Grantee Location
New Mexico
Type of Work

YF Innovator

AISES PK-12 Program Officer
Cheyenne Skye Branscum
Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Managing Director of Programs
Tesia Zientek
Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

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About Us

We’re on a mission to make the digital world an easier place to grow up.

The YF500

Making our dream to connect a community of 500 innovators a reality.