SPRING VOLUME 32 * NUMBER 1 * 2017 Employees from the USDA NRCS, a Top 50 STEM Workplace, focus on conservation. page 40 Features RON NICHOLS, USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (MAIN PHOTO) 20 The Top 50 STEM Workplaces On the list are organizations setting the standard for Native American STEM professionals 30 40 Years of AISES We look at the history and people of AISES, as well as our vision and goals for the future The work of many has made AISES a leader in creating STEM opportunities for American Indians. In Every Issue WELCOME FROM AISES 2 Looking ahead at AISES and much more 6 AISES-related news and updates 10 36 AISES NOTEBOOK AISES PEOPLE Meet our members 42 CAREER BUILDER Government, industry, academia, and tribal enterprise opportunities PATHS IN EDUCATION Programs and internships for students and professionals 46 48 ADVERTISER INDEX A listing of advertisers in this issue LAST WORD Paul Kabotie invites fellow AISES members to help plan the organization's future COVER: Cody Sifford photographed at the Mission Reservoir in St. Ignatius, Mont.; photo by Kristine Paulsen Photography aises.org SPRING 2017 * WINDS OF CHANGE 1http://www.aises.org