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AISES 2012 National Conference — Call for Proposals
from Alaska Native Knowledge Network - Thursday, 24 May 2012, 08:42 am
 
For more information, please visit:
http://www.aises.org/nationalconference/proposals

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Hello,

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society will be holding the National Conference in Anchorage in November. They would really like to see more proposals for workshops from Alaska. I thought of your names when I thought of people and organizations that may be interested. If you know of anyone else who may be interested, please pass the word on. Click the link below for more information. Quyana!

AISES 2012 National Conference — Call for Proposals

Deadline for submission of proposals: June 8, 2012

This Year’s Theme: Adapt-ability

Requested Topic Areas

NOTE: The list of requested topic areas serve as general suggestions for session topics beyond STEM, which is always requested! This is NOT a comprehensive list; AISES welcomes your ideas and encourages the submission of new session ideas from our speakers and presenters!

* Adapt-Ability – Adaptive Solutions

* Climate Change, Green Engineering, Green Collar Jobs, Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Agroecology, Carbon Capture Technology, Renewable and Alternative Energy

* Balancing STEM and Native Traditions and Cultural Values

* Scientific Research Occurring on Native Lands

* Career/College Resources, Enhancement and Development

* Bio-Medical Topics

* Health Issues facing Native Communities

* Topics that will provide educators with tools and skills for classroom and career advancement

* Issues facing pre-college educators and students

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Olga Skinner
Advisor
Rural Student Services
Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program
University of Alaska Fairbanks
(907) 474-7871
1-888-478-1452 Toll free

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