The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), is a national non-profit founded in 1977 by American Indian scientists, engineers and educators.  The AISES mission is to increase substantially the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines.  Through a variety of programs, AISES offers financial, academic and cultural support to American Indians and Alaska Natives students and professionals. AISES builds partnerships with tribes, schools, other non-profit organizations, corporations, foundations and government agencies to realize its goals.

In 2007, AISES turned 30 years old.  Throughout its history, AISES has witnessed dramatic milestones, shifting trends in education and science and ultimately can claim many successes.  In our 31st year, we want to celebrate the accomplishments of our professional and student members, and look forward to the future.  And while we celebrate, we understand the enormous challenges that lay ahead, as the world faces great changes that will require the best and brightest minds to work together for the betterment of the entire planet. In this 30th year, AISES issues a call to action to join us in celebration of our many successes and unite our collective strengths, talents and innovations to address the challenges of the 21st century.  Visit the AISES website at www.aises.org and become a member today.

MAES was founded in 1974 to increase the number of Mexican Americans and other Hispanics in the technical and scientific fields.   By projecting the positive image of its members and their accomplishments, MAES helps to improve the perception of Mexican Americans.  By providing a networking and nurturing environment, members are able to develop and hone their leadership, communication, management, and technical skills while improving the educational state of America.

MAES invites you to explore its rich history, innovative programs, and gifted membership.  Come join us in the work! www.maes-natl.org

MESA USA, a partnership of MESA programs from eight states that have joined together to support disadvantaged and underrepresented students to achieve academically in math, science and engineering and go on to attain math-based degrees. Members include MESA programs in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

The programs are based on a common co-curricular academic enrichment model that includes academic planning, community service, family involvement, academic enrichment, hands-on engineering activities, career advising, field trips, competitions and workshops.

MESA USA provides an opportunity for its members to share and expand strategies that work. It also allows the MESA programs to share resources and provide industry sponsors with the highest return on their investment. www.mesa.ucop.edu

Since 1974, NACME (the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering) has provided leadership and support for the national effort to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering and technology, math- and science-based careers.

Mission: To provide leadership and support for the national effort to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering and technology, math- and science-based careers.

Purpose: Our goal is diversity with equity, our metric is parity in the workforce and our methodology is the formation of partnerships with those corporations, educational institutions, foundations and governmental bodies that share a commitment to these aims. NACME and its partners will foster research-based changes in policies and practices that ensure equal opportunities for the preparation and participation of all Americans in science, engineering and technology.

Beliefs: We believe in the concept of the "learning organization," a community in which each member is encouraged and assisted to grow and develop. We believe that we must work not only to continuously improve our skills and capabilities for performing our individual responsibilities increasingly well, but also to strive to be cooperative and effective team members who are committed collectively to the fulfillment of NACME's mission and purposes.To visit NACME please go to www.nacme.org.

NAMEPA is a national network of educators and representatives from industry, government, and nonprofit organizations who share a common commitment to improving the recruitment and retention of African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians earning degrees in engineering. As a recognized authority in minority engineering education, NAMEPA serves as an advocate for those students, promotes the professional development of members, and generally engages in a wide range of activities which respond to the needs of its membership.

Vision Statement: To be recognized as the national expert in the development and production of a diverse pool of engineers and scientists.

Mission Statement: To provide quality services, information, and tools for our stakeholders to produce a diverse pool of engineers and scientists, and achieve equity and parity in the nation's workforce.
Please visit www.namepa.org

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) with more than 30,000 members is the largest student-managed organization in the country.  The organization was founded in 1975 and in 1976 was incorporated as a non-profit organization in Texas.  NSBE is a tax-exempt 501(c) 3, nonprofit organization.  NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.” NSBE is comprised of more than 270 chapters on college and university campuses, 75 Alumni Extension chapters nationwide and 75 Pre-College chapters. These chapters are geographically divided into six regions.

The objectives of NSBE are to:

• Stimulate and develop student interest in the various engineering disciplines.
• Strive to increase the number of minority students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Encourage members to seek advanced degrees in engineering or related fields and to obtain professional engineering registrations.
• Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for Blacks and other minorities in that profession.
• Function as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers.

Join NSBE today via www.nsbe.org

SHPE was founded in 1974, to support Hispanic students and provide scholarships in science, engineering and technology fields.  Between 1974 and 2004 SHPE provided over $3,000,000 in scholarship benefits.  Now in its 31st year of outstanding service to the Hispanic community, SHPE continues to communicate with an extensive network of academic institutions, and locate, evaluate, and select qualified student candidates for scholarships and other educational opportunities.  SHPE has student chapters across the United States and in Puerto Rico.    SHPE has over 225 student and 61 professional chapters.  Universities hosting student chapters include majority institutions, such as MIT, Stanford, the University of Virginia, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Maryland at Baltimore County.  SHPE also has a large number of chapters at Minority Institutions, such as UTEP, and UT Pan American.  

Please visit SHPE’s website at www.shpe.org.