Other Native Organizations

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.

 

Medicine Wheel Society (MWS)

MWS is a social network among American Indian/Alaska Native medical
students, other health professions students, alumni, faculty and friends.

 

Native American Law Students Association (NALSA)

NALSA’s mission is to strengthen the legal community with excellent Indian law students, to better educate our people, protect our lands, and preserve our culture. Activities and special events include recruitment trips in Washington State, powwows, symposia and speakers, and annual trips to the Federal Indian Law Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Students interested in Indian Law and Native American students are highly encouraged to join.

 

Native Business Association (NBA)

The Native Business Association is a student organization founded at the University of Washington to create a community for Native students with an interest in the Foster School of Business.

 

Native Organization of Indigenous Scholars (NOIS)

The Native Organization of Indigenous Scholars (NOIS) was created to bring together University of Washington graduate and professional students of Indigenous descent. Our goal is to increase awareness of our ongoing research, work, and achievement through building a supportive community in which to socialize, network, share knowledge and disseminate information.

 

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

The mission of SACNAS is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership and teaching careers at all levels.