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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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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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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

aaas.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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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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📣 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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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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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
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Congratulations to our #ERN2026 student researchers and travel award recipients selected to present their work at the 2026 Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia! We can't wait to showcase their outstanding research and celebrate the future of STEM!
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October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Join the S-STEM REC at 3 p.m. ET on October 30 & November 6 for our next two-part webinar series facilitated by Dr. Katrina Bledsoe: Culturally Responsive Evaluation Framework and Practices:

https://sstemrec.aaas.org/event/culturally-responsive-evaluation-framework-and-practices/
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October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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On November 12 at 2 p.m. ET, join the S-STEM REC for S-STEM Scholars Coffee & Conversation!

https://aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/PKQ755FCQz2wH-HLCTORgg

This session is a supportive environment where students can share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn how to navigate various situations.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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New S-STEM REC Resource Available Now! Explore the third annual Deep Dive Report, Effective Practices for Identifying & Selecting S-STEM Scholars:
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October 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Registration is open for the 2026 ERN Conference!

What to expect:
✅ Student STEM research presentations
✅ Workshops on grad school success, funding strategies, wellbeing, and more!
✅ Career prep & job search support
✅ Global STEM opportunities

Register today: web.cvent.com/event/38a808...
October 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM