Regional Conferences

Every spring, one chapter from every AISES region hosts the region’s conference. Regional conferences provide an opportunity for college chapters, area high schools, and professionals to receive updates on AISES programs, activities, and upcoming events, as well as provide an opportunity for chapters within the region to communicate, network, and share ideas. Each participating college chapter delivers an in-depth report of their chapter’s completed activities and plans for upcoming events.

Local and national professionals within a variety of fields provide workshops, seminars, and discussion groups about a wide variety of topics. Generally, each Regional Conference host develops a theme or focus area for the Regional Conference every year (environmental, bridging native cultures with science, etc.).

The host of the following spring’s regional conference is determined at the Regional Student Caucus, held at the annual National AISES Conference. Chapters interested in hosting the regional conference indicate their interest in hosting, and make a verbal presentation regarding their resources, planning, and ability to host the conference. Each chapter is allowed one vote; the majority of votes determines the location of the regional conference.

2009 Regional Conferences
Generally, AISES Regional Conferences take place during the months of March and April.

Region 1 
Date: April 3-4, 2009
Location: University of Alaska-Anchorage
Contact:  Jeremiah Stack
                 Ivan Chikigak-Steadman

Region 2
Date: April 2-3, 2009
Location: University of California Los Angeles
Contact: Juan Zuniga

Region 3
Date: April 3-4, 2009
Location: Northern Arizona University
Contact: Kelly Saganey

Region 4
Date: March 6-7, 2009
Location: Northeastern State University Oklahoma
Contact: Thomas McKinnon 

Region 5
Date: April 10-11, 2009
Location: University of Minnesota
Contact: Jenna Parisien

Region 6
Date: April 3-4, 2009
Location: Michigan State University (co-hosted by University of Michigan)
Contact: Andrew Wildbill 
                Autumn Mitchell

Region 7 
Date: TBD
Location: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Contact: Elizabeth (Karri) Locklear 
 

AISES Regions
Visit the AISES Regions page to find Professional Chapters, College Chapters, and K-12 Affiliated Schools in your area!