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Cover Artist:
Al Qöyawayma, Hopi, is a potter, poet and engineer. He co-founded
the American Indian Science & Engineering Society, and served as
its first chair.


Autumn 2008, Volume 23, Number 4


Thirty Years of AISES
The Gift of Community

Text prepared by Barbara Sorensen
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society celebrates 30 years with statements from 30 members whose lives have been transformed by AISES.

Indigenous Voices in the International Polar Year
by Cassandra Brooks
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's annual conference raises awareness about Antarctic issues and effects of climate change on indigenous people.

Paying it Forward
Bringing Success Full Circle

by Erin Loury
Tony Sam, Choctaw, vice president of Caza Petroleum, perpetuates the cycle of opportunity by establishing the Chahta Petroleum Scholarship Endowment for AISES students.

Native Tourism Leaders
Treading Lightly on Mother Earth

by Sarah Wyatt
Tribal tourism programs are opting for eco-friendly innovations in order to preserve historic landmarks.

A Wealth of Opportunity
by Tracey Wong Briggs
Obtaining an MBA provides Native Americans with a variety of career opportunities.

Tushka Hashi-Sun Warrior
by Frankie Germany
The Choctaw Central High School's Solar Car Team creates alternative modes of transportation.

New Enterprise in Rural Alaska
by Weld Royal
The Angoon Business Center helps turn local people's ideas into profitable businesses.

Arts & Resources
Laura Tohe
Preserving Her Language and Stories

by Jane Westberg
Navajo poet/writer Laura Tohe creates lyrics for the oratorio Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio which honors her language and culture.

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