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Collaborating with partners across education, industry, and government to ensure that all people—regardless of background—have the opportunity to pursue STEMM education and careers
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2025 S-STEM Scholars Meeting plenary recordings are now available! Access the recording of this year's Diverse Careers in STEM Panel today:

https://sstemrec.aaas.org/resource/2025-s-stem-scholars-meeting-diverse-careers-in-stem-panel-recording/
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December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Only three weeks left! Don't miss your chance to participate in our upcoming Emerging Researchers National Conference.

Read up on what's in store this March here: https://emerging-researchers.org/

Join us and register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/38a808e8-7666-4e72-87b9-7f36b4c4ae27/summary
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December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program is seeking five exceptional women scientists to advance their research and serve as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM. You could be awarded $75,000 to advance your career and research!

Apply now: aaas.secure-platform.com/lorealfwis
2026 L'Oreal for Women in Science Award Applications Open
December 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Attention, emerging researchers! You have just under one month to register for #ERN2026!

Learn more about the Emerging Researchers National Conference, who it's for, and the types of activities it includes: emerging-researchers.org

Register today: web.cvent.com/event/38a808...
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Through S-STEM Scholar Spotlights, we hope to share stories, build community, and highlight scholars and alumni. Meet Alyssa Montanez who is an S-STEM Scholar at Arcadia University.

Learn more about Alyssa: sstemrec.aaas.org/blog/s-stem-...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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In Case You Missed It: Check out the recording from the S-STEM REC's most recent S-STEM Scholars Coffee & Conversation on thriving in change: https://sstemrec.aaas.org/resource/thriving-in-change-strategies-for-seizing-opportunities-and-navigating-challenges-recording/
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November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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In Case You Missed It: Culturally Responsive Evaluation Framework and Practices. Check out the recordings from the S-STEM REC's most recent Evaluation Technical Assistance Virtual Discussion Series: https://sstemrec.aaas.org/event/culturally-responsive-evaluation-framework-and-practices/
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November 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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2025 S-STEM Scholars Meeting plenary recordings are available!

Recording: https://sstemrec.aaas.org/resource/2025-s-stem-scholars-meeting-student-opportunities-panel-recording/

Opportunity Summary: https://sstemrec.aaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Student-Opportunities-Panel-Summary.pdf
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November 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Catch up with the winning teams from #Maker25 and learn about their experiences and aspirations in their own words. Plus, find out about other upcoming activities from the HBCU Making & Innovation Initiative.

www.aaas.org/news/2025-hb...
2025 HBCU Making & Innovation Showcase Highlights Winning Inventions, from Reading Apps to AI-Powered Gardening | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
“These student-led winning teams exemplify the perseverance, creative problem solving, and diverse talent base that has contributed to U.S scientific advancements,” said Iris Wagstaff.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of #SSTEM2025! This year's photo gallery, plenary recordings, and meeting resources are now available: sstemrec.aaas.org/resources/?j...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Congratulations to the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science awardees for 2025! The five postdoctoral scientists will receive grants of $75,000 to fund their innovative research along with their outreach activities to support young women and girls in STEM.

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L’Oréal Funds Research and Mentoring Award for Five Women Scientists | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Five postdoctoral scientists will receive grants of $75,000 to fund their innovative research along with their outreach activities to support young women and girls in STEM.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Register and join the S-STEM REC at 2 p.m. ET TODAY for Scholars Coffee & Conversation: Thriving in Change: Strategies for Seizing Opportunities and Navigating Challenges

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November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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New S-STEM REC Resources Available!

Check out the latest Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Repositories and explore our full library today: https://sstemrec.aaas.org/resources/?jsf=epro-posts&pagenum=2&tax=resource-category:221
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November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Mark your calendars for Thursday's webinar with the American Chemical Society! Speakers Dawn Holt and Corrie Kuniyoshi will expand upon the society's commitments to the next generation of chemical scientists.

Register to join: https://aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/HMNiG2ghQzqIdBXd0cU9ew
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Join the S-STEM REC next week on November 12 at 2 p.m. ET for Scholars Coffee & Conversation: Thriving in Change: Strategies for Seizing Opportunities and Navigating Challenges!

Register today: https://aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/PKQ755FCQz2wH-HLCTORgg
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November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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The 2025 AAAS S-STEM REC Deep Dive Report presents the frequency and effectiveness of scholar identification strategies collected through our S-STEM project staff survey.

Read the full report today: https://sstemrec.aaas.org/resource/effective-practices-for-identifying-selecting-s-stem-scholars/
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November 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Join us next Thursday, November 13 for a specially curated webinar hosted by the American Chemical Society highlighting educational initiatives and career opportunities across the chemical sciences.

Sign up here to attend: https://aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/HMNiG2ghQzqIdBXd0cU9ew
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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The 14th annual Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM is quickly approaching! Register before December 19 to participate in career-defining opportunities.

Join us in Atlanta at #ERN2026! Register today: web.cvent.com/event/38a808...
November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Join the S-STEM REC at 3 p.m. ET on November 6 for the next session facilitated by Dr. Katrina Bledsoe: Culturally Responsive Evaluation Framework and Practices!

Register today: sstemrec.aaas.org/event/cultur...
Culturally Responsive Evaluation Framework and Practices - AAAS S-STEM REC
What is a culturally responsive evaluation (CRE) framework, and how can it be applied when evaluating S-STEM grants? Find out by joining the S-STEM REC for our two-part webinar series facilitated by D...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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📣 New S-STEM REC Blog Post 📣 Read "A Scaffolded Path for Neurodivergent STEM Success" by Christin Monroe & Rebecca Whittaker Matte today: sstemrec.aaas.org/blog/a-scaff...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Calling all members of the STEMM learning, engagement or training communities! The STEMM Opportunity Alliance is seeking insights from providers of career-connected learning experiences. Take their short survey today.
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Contribute to SOA’s collaborative efforts in under 5 minutes by sharing your experiences with providing career-connected learning experiences! Regardless of your role in the STEMM learning and training ecosystem, we want to hear from you.

Take the survey: forms.office.com/r/jgneFUdzqp
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October 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Join the S-STEM REC at 3 p.m. ET TODAY for Part I of our webinar series facilitated by Dr. Katrina Bledsoe: Culturally Responsive Evaluation Framework and Practices:

sstemrec.aaas.org/event/cultur...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Nearly a month into a government shutdown, CSEW Director @travisyork.bsky.social's comments about impacts on research and educational institutions are more relevant than ever. If you haven't read his insights in Inside Higher Ed yet, catch up now:
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Researchers and Colleges Face Federal Shutdown Impacts

Two weeks into the government shutdown with no resolution in sight, higher ed associations and researchers say the inability of scientists to contact federal agency workers or get new grants approved is causing harm. https://bit.ly/3KNwIVs
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October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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ICYMI: Unlocking Success: Integrative Approaches to Identifying S-STEM Scholars.

Check out the recording today: https://sstemrec.aaas.org/resource/unlocking-success-integrative-approaches-to-identifying-s-stem-scholars-webinar-recording/
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October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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The 2025 AAAS S-STEM REC Deep Dive Report contains information on effective strategies and insights for developing plans for S-STEM scholar identification and selection.

Read the full report: https://sstemrec.aaas.org/resource/effective-practices-for-identifying-selecting-s-stem-scholars/
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October 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM