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The AISES National Conference is the leading gathering for Indigenous STEM professionals and students. This three-day event combines education, professional development, and workforce advancement with meaningful celebration of Indigenous culture.
Through career fairs, workshops, and networking opportunities, attendees explore career pathways, develop leadership skills, and connect with peers and professionals who share a passion for STEM. The conference also serves as a platform for organizations to engage with emerging talent, strengthen workforce diversity, and contribute to building the next generation of Indigenous STEM leaders.
The following Bechtel colleagues will be featured in two sessions at this year’s conference:
Bechtel’s Engineering Resource Manager Vinod Narayan will be speaking during the session “Igniting Indigenous Futures within STEM: Building Unique Career Pathways.”
Bechtel’s Principal Engineer Leonard Peltier will be speaking during the session “Igniting Indigenous Futures within STEM: Building Unique Career Pathways.”
Igniting Indigenous Futures within STEM: Building Unique Career Pathways
This session empowers Indigenous students and professionals to explore distinctive career paths in STEM, aligned with the AISES mission of increasing Indigenous representation and leadership. Bechtel technical leaders will share personal narratives and examples from complex projects, highlighting the value of Indigenous expertise and technical specialists. Attendees will gain insights into technical leadership, strategies for navigating STEM careers, and the power of unique perspectives in shaping the future of technology for Indigenous communities and beyond.
Bechtel’s Senior D&I Specialist Vanessa Viviano will be speaking during the session “Belonging to Breakthrough: Navigating Your Corporate Journey with PIE.”
Bechtel’s Project Controls Manager Paula Wynn will be speaking during the session “Belonging to Breakthrough: Navigating Your Corporate Journey with PIE.”
Belonging to Breakthrough: Navigating Your Corporate Journey with PIE
This workshop examines how belonging fuels career success through the PIE model—Performance, Image, and Exposure. Participants will learn to manage each element strategically, from performance-focused early careers to exposure-driven leadership. The session also highlights how aligning with organizational values and engaging in organizations like AISES can provide a strong foundation for long-term success.
The conference will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Bechtel is a Lapis sponsor at this year’s conference. Come visit us at our booth (#1225) to learn more about Bechtel.
