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Resources
National Organizations of Interest
College Information
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
Education and Human Services Programs
1333 H St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
202/326-6400AAAS is the world's largest federation of scientific and engineering societies with nearly 300 affiliate organizations. AAAS heads a national effort to further public understanding of science. Programs include: Barrier Free in Brief, Black Churches Project, Count on Me, Girls and Science, Projecto Futuro, Science Books and Films, Science Education News, and SLIC - Science Linkages in the Community.
- American Association of Blacks in Energy
927 15th St., N.W.
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
202/371-9530
The AABE is a national association of energy professionals founded and dedicated to ensure the input of African Americans and other minorities into the discussion and development of energy policies, regulations, R&D technologies, and environmental issues in the U.S. One of the purposes of the AABE is to encourage African-American students to pursue careers in energy-related fields and to provide scholarships and other financial aid for such students. Local chapters in: AK, AL, AR, CA, CT, DC, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC
- American Chemical Society
Office of Minority Affairs
1155 16th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
800/227-5558
The ACS is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of over 150,000 members - 60% from industry, at all degree levels. The Society is recognized as a world leader in fostering scientific education and research, and promoting public understanding of science. Programs include: Chemistry Olympiad, Chem Matters, Facets Project, Operation Chemistry, Project Seed, SCITeks Project, WonderScience Magazine, and other publications.
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
PreCollege Programs
1630 30th St.
Suite 301
Boulder, CO 80301
303/939-0023
AISES is a private, nonprofit organization that nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Alaskan Natives to pursue studies in science, engineering, business, and other academic areas. Programs include: Pre-College Enrichment, Success Through Collaboration, scholarships, and publications.
- ASPIRA National Office
1444 I St., N.W.
8th floor
Washington, DC 20005
202/835-3600
ASPIRA Association, Inc., is a national organization that promotes education and leadership development for Hispanic youth. More than 13,000 students nationally are involved in ASPIRA through after-school and summer programs or clubs. Programs address local needs, including school dropout and teen pregnancy prevention, leadership development, and AIDS awareness. Activities include leadership clubs, Mathematics/Science Initiative, Mathematics and Science Academy, National Health Careers Program, counseling services, and tutoring programs in science and mathematics. Because ASPIRA students may be the first in their families to attend college, the program focuses on introducing students to various professions and post secondary opportunities. Affiliates offices in: CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, PR
- Fishnet
FishNet provides a variety of online resources for kids exploring college options.
Jobs and Career Information
- Top Science and Engineering Internships,
as rated by the Society of Mexican-American Engineers and Scientists (MAES).
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