Lower Columbia/Willamette River Professional Chapter

The Lower Columbia/Willamette River Professional Chapter is based in the Portland, Oregon area.

Mission

To substantially increase the representation of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in science, technology, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

For more information like eligibility and the application process, visit the website at https://www.theassociatesonline.org/scholarship

Download application

Visit The Associates Scholarships Website

Professional meetings are held on the second Wednesday every month at 12 pm, noon, PDT.

1-646-558-8656 code 310-161-7091

Portland State University

Fourth Avenue Building - Room 0012

Treasurer's Report -

PSU Update -

Washington Indian Education Conference April 3-5, 2023, Toppenish, WA https://wsiea.org/

NAPAIHB Update

OMSI Update -

Scholarships - ITC Truman Picard Scholarship - March 10, 2023

Dues reminder for 2023

Chapter Strategic Planning Session (Pending) AISES 2019-2023 Business Plan

AISES Indigenous Food & Agriculture Webinar April 20, 2023. Time and link TBD soon.

Other items

President - Melissa Clah

Vice-President - Don Motanic don.motanic@gmail.com

Treasurer - Karen Graves Pyrch

Secretary - Don Motanic

Social Media - Lydia Doza

COVID-19 has affected us all. The LCWR chapter has partnered with the Puget sound chapter to raise money for donations for Navajo Nations elders.