The Collective Spirit and Unifying Voice of our Nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities | | |
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See You in Albuquerque!
AIHEC 2023 Conference
March 4 -7, 2023
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative | |
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The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative program (CTI) was established in April 2020 to help prepare students for careers in UAS. The prediction for new jobs needed in the drone industry is 85,000 by year end 2023 and 861,000 by 2026. Due to the rapid growth of the UAS drone industry, Congress and the FAA realized there was a need to ensure that this growing technology is safely integrated into the National Airspace System. Our goal is to continue to build and grow a pipeline between professionals to meet the increasing demand.
Drone programs are located throughout college departments; Aviation Agriculture, Public Safety, Construction, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Videography & Photography, Environmental Science/Natural Resource Management, Engineering, Technology and other areas. We know the value of using drones and of course, schools know the value of using drones. We encourage schools to work towards offering certificate programs or minors/majors in UAS, but our focus is workforce development.
Links are provided below with information on the UAS-CTI program and a recorded video for starting a drone program for colleges and universities. Becoming a part of this UAS-CTI community has its benefits. Participants meet throughout the year to share best practices, curriculum, and collaborate with industry and local governments. We also have a repository that is hosted outside of the FAA that you may want to explore.
UAS-Collegiate Training Initiative
https://www.faa.gov/uas/educational_users/collegiate_training_initiative/9-FAA-UAS-CTI@faa.gov
Starting a drone program colleges and universities
Developing, Starting and Maintaining a UAS Program
UAS-CTI Repository
https://ncatech.org/uas-cti/
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The ANA Fiscal Year 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunities are Now Published! | |
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Applications for all five NOFOs are due March 31, 2023, 11:59 PM EST. Potential applicants must click on the FY23 PDF under the “related documents” tab when seeking out a funding opportunity on www.grants.gov.
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NATIVE STUDENTS! Check out the eligibility requirements for the Association's scholarship program and APPLY TODAY! | |
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Call for Proposals
Due Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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EVENTS & WEBINARS TO CHECK OUT | |
UCAR’s Next Generation Fellowship program is now taking applications. | |
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The primary goal of this program is to facilitate engaged, motivated students in becoming changemakers in the field of atmospheric and Earth System Sciences. This program is a prestigious, multi-faceted opportunity to engage with and learn from UCAR’s leaders in one of three tracks:
- Earth System Science
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Science Policy
Each fellow receives a $40,000 award over two years ($10,000 per semester), an all expenses paid research trip to Boulder, CO or Washington DC (for science policy fellows), and the support of a like minded cohort.
Eligibility requirements are:
- Currently attending a North American university (Canada, USA, or Mexico) as a graduate student (Masters or PhD program);
- Hold an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science or a related Earth system science, such as one of the other geosciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or social science; and
- We strongly encourage applications from students from underrepresented populations.
Application deadline is June 1, 2023 with awardees being notified by August, 2023.
For more information, visit https://www.ucar.edu/opportunities/fellowships/ucar-next-generation-fellowships
Or email rafteryc@ucar.edu
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Find The Indigenous Peoples Climate Change Working Group (IPCCWG) Innovation Space
at the AIHEC Spring Conference!
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The Indigenous Peoples Climate Change Working Group (IPCCWG) Innovation Space is a unique engagement platform for environmental professionals, tribal college faculty, students, and community members, and experts in the fields of remote sensing, 3D printing, robotics, virtual reality technologies, digital media, data science, and climate adaptation. As part of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) 2023 Student Conference, this event aims to bring together innovators and experts to share their ideas, experiences, and provide attendees with the opportunity to learn, connect and explore the latest developments in these cutting-edge technologies.
The focus of the program is on relationship-building, creative problem-solving and tribal climate resilience, with a goal of driving positive change. During the two-day event, attendees will have the chance to engage directly with tribal college students and faculty, and participate in workshops, live demonstrations, and hands-on experience with real-world applications.
Experience what is possible. Make the Connection. The IPCCWG Innovation Space offers a unique and dynamic experience for those who are interested in learning more about the latest developments in these exciting fields. The program will be held on March 5th and 6th, and attendees can look forward to food, door prizes, and swag; so be sure to bring flyers, stickers, and any other promotional materials to share with the next generation of change-makers! Participants Join us for an immersive and enlightening experience that will help you stay at the forefront of innovation.
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AIHEC Basketball Tournament
March 30 - April 2, 2023
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Indigenous Voices - Conference Participation
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Are you interested in education, research, or a career in botany, ecology, or entomology?
The AISES Indigenous Voices project will support college students and professionals interested in attending the Botanical Society of America (BSA), Ecological Society of America (ESA), or Entomological Society of America (EntSoc) annual conferences in 2023. Funding can be full or partial and includes registration to the conference, travel, lodging, and per diem. The review committee will prioritize Indigenous applicants.
This is a great opportunity to network, present your research, or simply learn more about working in the field!
Here are the details for each conference:
- Botany 2023
- Theme: One World
- Dates: July 22-26
- Location: Boise, ID
- ESA 2023 Annual Meeting
- Theme: ESA For All Ecologists
- Dates: August 6-11
- Location: Portland, OR
- Entomology 2023
- Theme: Insects and Influence: Advancing Entomology’s Impact on People and Policy
- Dates: November 5-8
- Location: National Harbor, MD
If you are interested, please complete an application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. If you have any questions, please contact Sky Wildcat, swildcat@aises.org.
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2023 Indigenous Internship Program at Fors Marsh | |
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Fors Marsh is offering an Indigenous Internship Program (IIP) this year. The IIP provides a paid, six-month internship opportunity to six Indigenous tribal college/university students per year, where they learn on-the-job skills in one of six technical tracks—human resources and administration, marketing and communications, information technology, finance and accounting, business development, or project management—while also receiving general training and coaching to prepare them to succeed in their future careers, whether those careers are in the corporate world or within tribal communities.
The application window will be open March 1-31 with an anticipated start date of early June. The IIP is full-time during the summer months and part-time (~10 hours a week) during the fall semester. All work will be conducted remotely (we will provide a laptop to all interns). While interns are full-time, they are eligible for all benefits (including 100% employer-paid health care).
See the program brochure for reference and distribution, available electronically here: https://bit.ly/IIP2023) . The internship job postings will be live on our website (www.forsmarsh.com) starting March 1, 2023.
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AIHEC was founded on a dream and a prayer, but it was also a result of larger social, political, and economic currents transforming Indigenous communities worldwide. | | |
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Wakinyan Wanbli, Eagle Thunder, Speaking for the People
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This past November, the tribal college movement lost one of its greatest leaders, Lionel Bordeaux. But his wisdom, leadership, and legacy will remain with us always. | | |
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Humanities Research Grants Available for Faculty and Staff at Tribal Colleges and Universities | |
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The NEH Awards for Faculty program seeks to strengthen the humanities at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) by encouraging and expanding humanities research opportunities for individual faculty and staff members. The program is open to all faculty and staff members, including full time, part time, adjunct, and retired faculty and staff at Tribal Colleges and Universities.
The next application deadline is April 12, 2023 for projects beginning in 2024 and 2025. Staff will be accepting draft narratives and work plans (optional), which are due by February 8, 2023 to FacultyAwards@neh.gov.
The program continues to offer applicants flexibility in project types and award periods. While the program welcomes proposals in all areas of the humanities, projects related to Indigenous knowledge that sustain and strengthen tribal languages and/or cultural traditions are especially encouraged.
Eligible project types include:
• humanities research related to tribal or institutional priorities, goals or interests
• the development of materials in support of sustaining, preserving and revitalizing culture or language
• research leading to the improvement of an existing undergraduate or graduate course
• research and preparation leading to the development of a humanities seminar for students at the affiliated institution and/or members of the local community.
For additional project examples, sample narratives, and full details, please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the program page on the NEH website.
The awards support the equivalent of two to twelve months of full-time work and carry a stipend of $5,000 per month (full-time equivalent).
NEH Contacts:
Jacob Lusk, Program Analyst, jlusk@neh.gov, 202-606-8295
Mary Macklem, Senior Program Officer, mmacklem@neh.gov, 202-606-8276
Division of Research Programs staff, 202-606-8200 or facultyawards@neh.gov
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2023 AIHEC Legislative Summit | | |
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Department of Energy Announces $125 Million for Research to Enable Next-Generation Batteries and Energy Storage
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- $125 million for basic research on rechargeable batteries to provide foundational knowledge needed to transform and decarbonize our energy system through the development and adoption of cost-effective and clean energy sources
- This FOA will support new awards in the Batteries and Energy Storage Energy Innovation Hub program to advance fundamental knowledge for the next generation of rechargeable batteries and related electrochemical energy storage beyond today’s commercialized batteries
- Proposed efforts should assemble large teams to conduct coordinated, collaborative, synergistic, and highly interdisciplinary fundamental research to tackle scientific challenges for the next generation of batteries
- Proposed research should address the highest scientific priorities in this area, build on advances and accomplishments in the published literature, and represent a world-leading scientific program when compared to relevant international research efforts
- To strengthen the commitment to promoting a diversity of investigators and institutions supported by the DOE Office of Science, applications are explicitly encouraged that are led by or involve Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- Applications are open to all accredited U.S. colleges and universities, national laboratories, nonprofits, and private sector companies
- Total planned funding is up to $125 million over four years
FOA link: https://science.osti.gov/bes/-/media/grants/pdf/foas/2023/SC_FOA_0002923.pdf
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FY 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations and Indigenous Elders Senior Demonstration Program | |
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- Examples of potential programming (not limited to these examples): promote the preservation and teaching of Native and Indigenous languages and cultural practices; provide social, economic and educational services to tribal nations and Indigenous people both on and off reservation lands; advance equity in areas such as food sovereignty, climate change and conservation and mental health services; provide veterans and military families, caregivers and survivors' quality of life; and create workforce pathways for older adults, including deliberate training, certifications and hiring preferences. No match required.
The application deadline is Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
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Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity
(GRANTED)
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GRANTED focuses on addressing systemic barriers within the nation’s research enterprise by improving research support and service capacity at emerging research institutions.
GRANTED is a whole-of-NSF approach that will transform NSF and the science and engineering community to develop the collective knowledge, skills, talents and desire to serve within the nation’s science and engineering enterprise.
GRANTED Funding Opportunity - Dear Colleague Letter
Through this DCL, NSF invites requests to fund conferences, symposia, and workshops (hereafter referred to as conferences) centered around one or more of the three primary themes of GRANTED: enhancing practices and processes within the research enterprise, strengthening the research enterprise workforce, and partnering with national and regional professional societies to translate effective practices into diverse institutional and organizational contexts. The proposed conferences should bring together a diverse array of stakeholders with the goal to convene, build, and energize communities to help shape future GRANTED funding opportunities and be better prepared to submit ambitious proposals in response to those calls. Proposals that focus on enhancing research support infrastructure at minority-serving institutions and/or emerging research institutions are strongly encouraged.
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Featured Grant Programs
Supports community-based efforts to mitigate climate change and COVID-19 pandemic impacts, safeguard cultural resources, and foster cultural resilience through identifying, documenting, and/or collecting cultural heritage and community experience.
Supports comprehensive organizational assessments leading to climate-informed strategic plans to reduce operational costs, increase resilience, and support organizational health in the face of a changing climate.
Supports research examining the relationship between technology and society.
The Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities.
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Apply by March 31, 2023! | | |
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NSF calls for Planning Proposals for Advancing Inclusive Wildland Fire Science
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Wildland fire is a prevalent phenomenon, posing both benefits and risks. To begin to address the complex issues posed by wildland fires, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) recently published a Dear Colleague Letter (NSF 22-122) titled Planning Proposals to Catalyze Innovative and Inclusive Wildland Fire Science through Diverse Collaborations calling for planning proposals that engage diverse stakeholders and rights holders in wildland fire science. Planning proposals should present innovative ideas and visions for advancing wildland fire research via diverse knowledge systems, including strategies for building human capital and organizational capacity in wildland fire knowledge and management.
Proposals are encouraged to address themes of relevance to a wide variety of communities interacting with wildland fire and should bring together participants from diverse sectors including researchers, engineers, educators, and practitioners from academia, industry, government (e.g., Tribal, federal, state, local), and/or nonprofit organizations. Participants may include Tribal Nation and Tribal College and University (TCU) representatives, local community members, Indigenous researchers, and/or cultural knowledge holders. Proposals that aim to develop a deeper understanding of wildland fire as integrated social-culturalecological-technological systems and improve education across multiple levels, in informal settings and/or formal settings spanning pre-college through postsecondary levels, are also encouraged.
Planning proposals can be submitted at any time but no later than May 31, 2023, for consideration during Fiscal Year 2023. Additional detailed instructions for submission are found in the DCL. Please note that PIs must obtain prior written approval before submitting a proposal in response to this DCL. Inquiries can be sent to wildlandfire@nsf.gov.
Two webinars will be hosted by NSF Program Officers about the DCL and to answer questions. You can register for either session at this link: https://nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_9Tv7D7-bS7-91-MgjIhIUw. A summary of the presentation will be available after the second webinar concludes.
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