Invention Convention Worldwide teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. The K-12 invention education program convenes a community of educators, business leaders, parents and students through competitions, events and a flexible, project-based curriculum aligned to educational standards.
Opportunities: K-12 Opportunities
K-12 educators, K-12 students. Science and Engineering Fair participants
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The National GEM Consortium (GEM) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the nation's STEM workforce by expanding access to graduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). For more than 50 years, GEM has partnered with leading universities and strategic organizations to connect exceptional students with fully funded master's and doctoral opportunities, advancing the next generation of STEM leaders. Through its network of more than 120 university members, GEM has supported more than 5,000 master's students and 500 doctoral students, strengthening the nation's research enterprise and building a diverse, highly skilled STEM workforce that drives innovation and economic competitiveness across the United States.
Opportunities: Internships, Graduate School Admissions, Grants/Funding
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Opportunities in Canada: No
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thesca.org
Opportunities: Employment, Internships, Training
Opportunities in Canada: No
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Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) is a private, non-profit medical school with campuses in Harlem, New York, Middletown, New York, and Great Falls, Montana. As part of Touro University, our excellent professors, passionate students, unique flipped classroom, and focus on a continuously updated curriculum allow us to train highly skilled and resourceful osteopathic physicians ready to deliver holistic, compassionate care. We’re training the next generation of doctors to live and practice where they’re needed most. Each of our campuses focuses on promoting practice in underserved areas, improving the health of our communities, and graduating exceptional physicians who listen and can deliver competent and compassionate care.
Opportunities: College Admissions, Research, Other Opportunities (specify below)
Shadowing
Opportunities in Canada: No
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Part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the USGS began in 1879 to study the nation’s lands and resources. Today, we monitor, analyze, and predict Earth’s changing systems. Our science provides clear, reliable data that protects lives and property, supports energy and mineral decisions, strengthens water infrastructure, and promotes economic growth.
Opportunities: K-12 Opportunities, Research, Grants/Funding, Training
Opportunities in Canada: No
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https://health.ucdavis.edu/medical-school/
Opportunities: Scholarships, College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, Research, Training, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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UCLA Health defines greatness by the quality of the patient experience we are able to deliver. Each and every time. To every single patient. If that’s where your ambitions lie, UCLA is where you belong. We offer unequaled challenges and opportunities to further your education, training and career.
Opportunities: Employment, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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UCLA Anderson's MFE Program is a rigorous, 16-month technical program house in UCLA's business school, combining quantitative math, computer programming, and financial intuition.
UCLA's MS in Engineering Online is an intensive, flexible engineering degree designed for working professionals.
Opportunities: Graduate School Admissions, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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emergency.ucsf.edu
emergency.ucsf.edu/education
Opportunities: Employment, Training
Opportunities in Canada: No
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INMED provides academic, personal, social, and cultural support for students in grades 7 through graduate studies. Each year, INMED enrolls an average of 100 health, pre-health, and allied health students in various academic programs.
The INMED program was established at UND in 1973 to address three major problem areas in AI/AN health care:
Too few health professionals in AI/AN communities
Too few AI/AN health professionals
The substandard level of health and health care in AI/AN communities.
INMED is designed to increase awareness and motivation for health careers among AI/AN students by developing academic programs and recruiting and enrolling students in the proper curricula. INMED provides academic, social, and cultural support to assist students in successful completion of their programs of study.
Opportunities: Internships, College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, K-12 Opportunities, Research, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The UND Public Health Program prepares culturally-aware public health professionals with the motivation, skills, and knowledge to improve population health in the diverse communities of the Northern Plains and beyond. We offer a Master of Public Health (MPH) specializing in Health Management & Policy, Indigenous Health, or Population Health Research & Analytics. We also offer Graduate Certificates in General Public Health, Indigenous Health, & Population Health Research & Analytics.
Opportunities: College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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UNITY is a national network organization promoting personal development, citizenship, and leadership among Native American youth. The heart of UNITY is its affiliated youth councils, which are sponsored by tribes, Alaska Native villages, high schools, colleges, urban centers, and others. Youth Councils engage in annual projects in four areas – cultural preservation, environmental awareness, healthy lifestyles, and community service. UNITY has a growing number of affiliated youth councils, which currently stands at 320 in operation in 36 states. UNITY is the only organization to have a formal network of youth councils.
Opportunities: Internships, Scholarships, K-12 Opportunities, Research, Training
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The University of California was founded in 1868, born out of a vision in the State Constitution of a university that would “contribute even more than California’s gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations.” At Berkeley Engineering, we spark transformation in the lives we touch and the society we serve. Guiding us in our actions are core community values that emphasize collaboration, innovation, excellence and social impact. Above all, these values exist in a culture of inclusive excellence, supported by a wide variety of programs at Berkeley Engineering.
Opportunities: Internships, Graduate School Admissions, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The University of Michigan Future Public Health Leaders Program (Michigan FPHLP) is a 10-week residential summer program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through field placements, skill building workshops and mentorship, Michigan FPHLP provides students with opportunities for growth, learning and awareness in the field of public health. The ultimate goal of the program is to expand opportunities to join the public health workforce and grow the number of people working to reduce health inequities.
Opportunities: Internships, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The Biomedical Sciences MS, also known as Gateways to Medicine and Research program, at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus is designed fro students from diverse and underserved backgrounds who are interested in applying to medical school or PhD programs but may need additional academic or research preparation.
Opportunities: Graduate School Admissions
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The Native American Center of Excellence (NACOE) at the University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy is dedicated to increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples in pharmacy and health professions through recruitment, education, mentorship, and student support. NACOE works closely with tribal communities, schools, colleges, and healthcare partners to create pathways for Native students to explore and pursue careers in healthcare. Its mission is to support student success by providing academic preparation, culturally responsive mentorship, professional development opportunities, and meaningful connections to community and healthcare networks. Through outreach programs, summer enrichment experiences, leadership development, and ongoing student support, NACOE helps learners build the skills, confidence, and sense of belonging needed to thrive in their educational and professional journeys. Guided by a student-centered approach, NACOE is committed to strengthening Indigenous representation in the healthcare workforce and improving health outcomes for Native communities across Montana
Opportunities: Internships, Scholarships, College Admissions, Research, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
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Opportunities in Canada: No
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At The University of New Mexico School of Engineering, we believe engineering education transforms lives and communities. With experiential courses, undergraduate research opportunities and proximity to three national laboratories, Lobo engineers, computer scientists and construction managers graduate career-ready and prepared to design solutions for tomorrow’s problems.
The School of Engineering provides accessible pathways and experiential learning opportunities to prepare a diverse, imaginative, and responsible engineering, computer science, and construction management workforce. We conduct research with global impact that fosters healthy, resilient, and secure communities. We leverage excellence across disciplines on our flagship campus and creative partnerships with government, industry, and local communities to realize impact, enhance economic development, and improve quality of life.
Opportunities: College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, K-12 Opportunities, Research, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences is home to North Dakota's only medical college. It also houses award-winning programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant studies, medical laboratory science, and public health. We also maintain programs in Indigenous health, biomedical science and clinical & translational science, and an historic Indians Into Medicine (INMED) program that since 1973 has trained more than 270 American Indian physicians. Researchers across departments at the SMHS conduct over $20 million in research annually.
Opportunities: College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The University of Oregon is a comprehensive public research university committed to exceptional teaching, discovery, and service. We work at a human scale to generate big ideas. As a community of scholars, we help individuals question critically, think logically, reason effectively, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically.
Opportunities: College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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UVM is the university for diverse students committed to a thriving future for people and planet. A premier public research university, and the land-grant university of the State of Vermont, UVM offers highly ranked and accredited graduate programs across a wide range of disciplines.
At UVM, students, postdocs, faculty, and alums form an inclusive, inspiring community of scientists, scholars, and professionals leading change for a healthier, more just, and regenerative world.
Opportunities: Graduate School Admissions
Opportunities in Canada: No
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TBA
Opportunities: Graduate School Admissions, K-12 Opportunities, Research, Training, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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As a hub for environmental research, innovation, and education, the University of Washington’s College of the Environment is one of the premier environmental colleges in the nation. Our research drives solutions that safeguard our planet and improve our quality of life. By understanding how the world works, we strengthen our ability to design environmental solutions that better serve all communities.
Opportunities: Employment, Internships, Scholarships, College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, Research, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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The Tribal Education Initiative at UNLV, funded by a grant from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, was established to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to excel in management roles within Tribal gaming and hospitality enterprises. Housed within the top-ranked Harrah College of Hospitality at UNLV, this unique initiative leverages the college’s extensive expertise in gaming and hospitality to create exceptional learning opportunities for both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students interested in Tribal gaming and hospitality careers.
Opportunities: Internships, Scholarships, College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions, K-12 Opportunities, Research, Training, *The Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students
Opportunities in Canada: No
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As the USDA’s primary private lands conservation agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) generates, manages, and shares the data, technology, and standards that enable partners and policymakers to make decisions informed by objective, reliable science. Through voluntary conservation programs, we help farmers, ranchers, foresters, soil and water conservation districts, and other partners protect and conserve natural resources on private lands throughout the United States. Last, with approximately 2,300 Service Centers in communities nationwide, NRCS and other USDA employees work side-by-side with producers in every state and territory.
Opportunities: Employment, Internships, Scholarships, *Top 50 Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals
Opportunities in Canada: No
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Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology is a research-intensive, interdisciplinary program that prepares students for successful careers as independent investigators. Students receive in-depth training in the latest techniques across fields and disease areas, including epigenetics, genetics, cancer, neuroscience, metabolism, immunology, structural biology, bone biology and more. The Graduate School uses an innovative, problem-based learning approach that trains students to conduct high-caliber, rigorous science and to translate basic biological findings into clinical applications, blending discovery with invention and insight with application. Students also undergo extensive professional development in areas such as leadership, ethics, responsible and effective conduct of research, public speaking, and grant and technical writing. By the end of their time at the Graduate School, students are prepared to tackle science’s most pressing questions.
Opportunities: Internships, Graduate School Admissions, Research
Opportunities in Canada: No
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