Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets among Indigenous STEM Students: Comparing the Role of AIBL and AISES.

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Title: Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets among Indigenous STEM Students: Comparing the Role of AIBL and AISES.
Authors: Teye, Emmanuel1 kelvin4u09@yahoo.com, Hughes, Bryce1
Source: Educational Research: Theory & Practice. 2026, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p50-56. 7p.
Subject Terms: *STEM education, *Traditional knowledge, Capabilities approach (Social sciences), Social structure, Professional associations, Leadership
Company/Entity: American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Abstract: This study examined how the American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) foster Indigenous entrepreneurial competencies within STEM education. Guided by Sen's (1999) capability approach and the fifth essential understanding of Indian Education for All (IEFA) which emphasizes interpreting history and knowledge through tribal perspectives, we conducted document analysis of each organization's materials, programs, and strategic priorities. The findings indicated that both AIBL and AISES expand and promote entrepreneurial capabilities, Indigenous knowledge, collective leadership, innovation readiness, adaptive problem-solving, and emotional intelligence in students. Together, AIBL and AISES serve as transformative educational spaces where Indigenous students blend STEM and entrepreneurial skills for collective value creation which ultimately contributes to nurturing culturally grounded, community-oriented STEM-entrepreneurial identities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: This study examined how the American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) foster Indigenous entrepreneurial competencies within STEM education. Guided by Sen's (1999) capability approach and the fifth essential understanding of Indian Education for All (IEFA) which emphasizes interpreting history and knowledge through tribal perspectives, we conducted document analysis of each organization's materials, programs, and strategic priorities. The findings indicated that both AIBL and AISES expand and promote entrepreneurial capabilities, Indigenous knowledge, collective leadership, innovation readiness, adaptive problem-solving, and emotional intelligence in students. Together, AIBL and AISES serve as transformative educational spaces where Indigenous students blend STEM and entrepreneurial skills for collective value creation which ultimately contributes to nurturing culturally grounded, community-oriented STEM-entrepreneurial identities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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