This is a STEM (This is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related program. In 1988, National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair and EXPOT (NAISEF) was created through an AISES partnership with three established American Indian science fair initiatives in North Dakota, Wisconsin and New Mexico. However, since 1992 AISES has been the primary host and executioner of the fair. NAISEF provides an important opportunity for students to do hands-on science; apply their knowledge of math and science; conduct research and collect data; and interact with professional role models in science, mathematics, and engineering.