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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We're Hiring! Are you a comms professional interested in supporting STEMM education, workforce pathways, and opportunity? We are seeking a Communications Officer for @stemmopportunity.bsky.social and the broader Center for STEMM Education and Workforce portfolio. 📌 Apply: bit.ly/3TH9AN1

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We are so excited to announce our #SSTEM2026 closing plenary speaker, Emily Calandrelli!

Promotional graphic for the Scholars & PI Meeting, featuring speaker Emily Calandrelli, The Space Gal. The design includes her portrait in a hexagon, the headline “Meet the Speakers: Closing Plenary,” and event details: “October 9–11, 2026 | Washington, D.C.” Logos for AAAS, S-STEM REC, and NSF appear at the bottom.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Do you design, implement, fund, or evaluate NSF S-STEM projects? Check out the newest resource from the S-STEM REC: sstemrec.aaas.org/resource/responsi…

Graphic announcing a new S-STEM REC resource, titled “Responsive Evaluation Design: A Framework for Evaluating NSF S-STEM Projects.” The design features flowing green and blue wave lines on a dark background, with AAAS, S-STEM REC, and NSF logos along the bottom.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join the S-STEM REC on November 4 at 3 p.m. ET for The AI Powered Scholar: Enhancing Workflows and Ethical AI Application in STEM. Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/kfIWg…

Promotional graphic for an S-STEM Scholars Coffee & Conversation event. The graphic announces “The AI Powered Scholar: Enhancing Workflows and Ethical AI Application in STEM,” taking place November 4 at 3 p.m. ET. It features a steaming coffee cup icon in a colorful hexagon and the AAAS, S-STEM REC, and NSF logos.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are so excited to announce our #SSTEM2026 opening plenary speaker, Quinton Smith! Dr. Smith is an Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UC Irvine, where his lab uses stem cell-based model systems to investigate early developmental morphogenesis.

Alt text: Promotional graphic for the Scholars & PI Meeting, featuring speaker Quinton Smith of the University of California, Irvine. The design includes his portrait in a hexagon, the headline “Meet the Speakers: Opening Plenary,” and event details: “October 9–11, 2026 | Washington, D.C.” Logos for AAAS, S-STEM REC, and NSF appear at the bottom.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join the S-STEM REC THIS THURSDAY at 2 p.m. ET for Beyond Scholarships: What We've Learned About Supporting Low-Income STEM Students. Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/Qpgwj…

Graphic for the “Capacity Building at MSIs Webinar Series” featuring the title “Beyond Scholarships: What We’ve Learned About Supporting Low-Income STEM Students,” with the date and time “Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. ET.” The graphic includes an illustration of a laptop with a communications tower and logos for AAAS, S-STEM REC, and NSF.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join the S-STEM REC THIS THURSDAY for an S-STEM Scholars Community Workshop: From the Lab to LinkedIn: Sharing Research and Building Connections. Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/mPga4…

Alt text: Promotional graphic for an S-STEM Scholars Community Workshop. The headline reads “From the Lab to LinkedIn: Sharing Research and Building Connections,” with the event date and time listed as “Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. ET.” The design features a dark teal background with blue and green geometric line patterns, a colorful hexagonal research icon on the left, and AAAS, S-STEMREC, and NSF logos along the bottom.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join the S-STEM REC on September 24 and 2 p.m. ET for Beyond Scholarships: What We've Learned About Supporting Low-Income STEM Students. Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/Qpgwj…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Mark your calendar! The 2027 EPSCoR Summit will be held in Washington, DC on March 17-20, 2027. Keep up to date with our announcements on our website: www.aaas-epscor.org

The image is a promotional banner for the 2027 EPSCoR Summit in Washington, DC, taking place from March 17-20, 2027. It features logos of AAAS and EPSCoR. There is a call to action to join and a link for more information on the new website. Icons of scientific tools are displayed against a blue background.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Last day to apply for the STEMNetX Undergraduate Research Awards! Scholars who submitted a poster abstract for #SSTEM2026 are eligible to apply for a professional development funding opportunity: airtable.com/appGrryrgNi1LAbuQ/pagv…

Promotional graphic for the STEMNetX Undergraduate Research Award. Large text reads “STEMNetX Undergraduate Research Award” with “Applications Due Sept. 11” prominently displayed. A green-to-blue gradient button in the center says “Apply Today” with a cursor icon clicking it. The background features a light gray field with a geometric hexagon pattern in shades of green and blue. Logos for CCL-US, STEMNetX, AAAS, and S-STEM REC appear along the bottom on a dark teal banner.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join the #SSTEM2026 meeting planning team for our Know Before You Go Information Session on September 15 at 3 p.m. ET! Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/p6Q4x…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Last call to register for the AAAS OBD Employment Workshops! Three virtual sessions from CSEW working through realistic scenarios in faculty & staff recruitment, hiring, advancement and retention. 📅 Sept. 15, 16 & 24 | $250 for the series 🔗 Register: learninghub.aaas.org/courses/171136

The image is a promotional graphic for "Opportunity by Design" faculty and staff employment workshops. It mentions three interactive sessions on September 15, 16, and 24, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. The logos of AAAS and CSEW Center for STEMM Education & Workforce are present. The background is dark with abstract network lines and dots.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Attention, university staff members with external research collaboration experience: The Federation of American Scientists is leading an initiative to improve research collaboration between universities and local governments. Share your input: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FAS-MetroLab

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FAS/MetroLab Survey on University-Local Government Partnerships

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How do you expand opportunity in faculty hiring and support and keep processes legally sound? Find out in 3 virtual workshop sessions. For deans, vice presidents, and anyone overseeing faculty hiring/advancement. 📅 Sept. 15, 16, & 24 $250 for the series 🔗 learninghub.aaas.org/courses/171136

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Deadline extended: #SSTEM2026 scholars who submitted poster abstracts can apply for the STEMNetX Undergraduate Research Awards by September 11: www.linkedin.com/company/stem...

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Last week to submit poster abstracts and research award applications! Registered #SSTEM2026 attendees can submit poster abstracts, and scholars submitting abstracts are also eligible for the STEMNetX Undergraduate Research Awards: airtable.com/appGrryrgNi1...

Promotional graphic for the 2026 Scholars & PI Meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 9–11, 2026. Four illustrated hands point to letter blocks spelling “S-STEM,” with a drawing of the U.S. Capitol on the left and the Washington Monument on the right. Text reads: “Submit a Poster Abstract!” and “Deadline September 1.” AAAS, S-STEM REC, and NSF logos appear at the bottom. The design uses light green, navy blue, and teal colors.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Most legal trainings hand you a framework and send you home. The OBD Employment Workshops are different: virtual sessions to work through real scenarios and get real-time input on applying them to your institution. 📅 September 15, 16, & 24 🔗 Register: learninghub.aaas.org/courses/171136

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Extended! Now, until September 7th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST, the Travel Award application and STEM Research Abstract submission portal will be open. Don’t wait—submit your application today to join us in Atlanta for #ERN2027. Submit now: bit.ly/46oxFeg.

Poster for the 2027 Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM. It announces a deadline extension for STEM research abstract and travel award applications, due by Monday, September 7th, at 11:59 PM EST. Logos of AAAS and ERN are at the bottom.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Join the S-STEM REC on September 24 at 2 p.m. ET for Beyond Scholarships: What We've Learned About Supporting Low-Income STEM Students. Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/Qpgwj…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join Afterschool Alliance and STEMM Opportunity Alliance for the release of the America After 3PM: Special Report on STEM. Register today for the Aug. 26 event, to be held at AAAS in DC, where you can learn the latest about STEM learning in afterschool programs: aa3pm.co/stem-rsvp

Join the Afterschool Alliance and SOA for the release of America After 3PM: Special Report on STEM, August 26, 11 a.m., AAAS - Washington, DC

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Employment decisions carry institutional risk long before they reach a courtroom. The OBD Employment Workshops give your team real-time guidance on building mission-aligned, legally sustainable employment practices. 📅 September 15, 16, & 24 🔗 Register: learninghub.aaas.org/courses/171136

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

SOA Partners and community members, join us and Partner Afterschool Alliance next week for the release of their America After 3PM: Special Report on STEM to get the latest about STEM learning in afterschool. Register today for the Aug. 26 in-person event in DC: aa3pm.co/stem-rsvp

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Join the #SSTEM2026 meeting planning team for our PI Information Session on September 1 at 3 p.m. ET! Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/p6Q4x…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Have you heard? The AAAS EPSCoR Hub’s website is now LIVE! Featuring resources, current EPSCoR projects, and events, we hope you’ll check it out! www.aaas-epscor.org

Blue graphic announcing the new EPSCoR website launch. Includes the URL "https://www.aaas-epscor.org" within a highlighted box, and logos for AAAS and EPSCoR. Science-related icons like a compass, molecule, and flask are featured in the background.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Are you an NSF PI, Co-PI, Faculty member, or ERN Conference Alum? We need your help recruiting an outstanding student for the Student Alumni Panel Plenary at #ERN2027! Know an exemplary student, or want to nominate yourself? Apply by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, Sept. 11: airtable.com/appOpGtacmLP...

A woman panelist, sitting on plenary stage at the ERN Conference, smiles as she speakers into the microphone.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join the #SSTEM2026 meeting planning team for our Know Before You Go Information Session on September 15 at 3 p.m. ET! Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Now accepting applications for the 2026 STEMNetX Undergraduate Research Awards! Scholars attending #SSTEM2026 can apply for one of two awards recognizing outstanding research contributions by S-STEM scholars. Apply by September 1: airtable.com/appGrryrgNi1...

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Last month to submit Poster Abstracts for #SSTEM2026! Registered S-STEM scholars and project staff are eligible to present during the Career & Education Fairs. Submit your abstracts by September 1: airtable.com/appGrryrgNi1...

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Meet the Student Opportunities Panel speakers at the 2026 S-STEM Scholars & PI Meeting: Dr. Anna M. Quider (The Quider Group), Dr. Rama ‘Bala’ Balasubramanian (STEMNetX), Olivia Monahan (AAAS MMF), and Ruthe Farmer (Last Mile Education Fund). Learn about #SSTEM2026: sstemrec.aaas.org/event/2026-s...

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join the #SSTEM2026 meeting planning team for our PI Information Session on September 1 at 3 p.m. ET! Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Hello! This is the account of the Center for STEMM Education & Workforce at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. We'd like to be added to the Science Feed. www.aaas.org/csew

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Center for STEMM Education & Workforce (CSEW)

Expanding access. Strengthening innovation. Building a more inclusive STEMM enterprise.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to set your higher ed unit up for success in enacting change! Join our July 21 info session to learn more about the AAAS Institutional Accelerator: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Most institutions have data and strategic plans. Few have a clear pathway to lasting impact. Join us Tues, July 21 at 12pm ET to learn about the new AAAS Institutional Accelerator—expert guidance & peer learning communities for academic units of any size. aaas.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The AAAS Institutional Accelerator on a navy background with blurred lights of various colors. The text reads: Virtual Information Session. Join us to learn about the new AAAS Institutional Accelerator for programs, departments, schools, institutions, and academic health centers in higher ed.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join us as an exhibitor at the #SSTEM2026 Career & Education Fair! We're bringing together over 1,000 talented, domestic STEM students in this nationwide convening. Early bird pricing is available through August 1: web.cvent.com/event/c66ae9...

Green and blue background with graphics of the US Capitol and Washington Monument. Hands hold text that reads "S-STEM Scholars & PI Meeting; October 9-11, 2026; Washington, D.C." Banner text reads "Career & Education Fair; Early bird pricing through August 1." Logos for AAAS S-STEM REC and NSF.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The New York Times reports that the number of students admitted to Ph.D. programs this fall dropped 15 percent from the previous year. What does this mean for our ability to produce new science? Read on to get insights from CSEW Director @travisyork.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/u...

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Decline of Ph.D. Admissions Could Imperil a ‘Generation of New Talent’

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Nominations for 2027 AAAS Awards are closing soon! Now is the time to submit your nominations for outstanding mentors and more.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Travel booking for #SSTEM26 will close TOMORROW June 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET. All scholars and travel awardee PIs must complete their travel booking using the instructions in their email to secure attendance. sstemrec.aaas.org/wp-content/u...

Green and blue background with graphics of US Capitol and Washington Monument. Hands hold text that reads "S-STEM Scholars & PI Meeting; October 9-11, 2026; Washington, D.C.". Banner text reads "Travel Booking Closes TOMORROW". Logos on the bottom for AAAS S-STEM REC and NSF.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Read the newest S-STEM REC blog post, "From Doubt to Doctorate: Applying to Graduate School in STEM with Confidence" by Samantha Jewell for her lessons learned as a first-generation student: sstemrec.aaas.org/blog/from-do...

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Travel booking for #SSTEM26 will close on June 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET. All scholars and travel awardee PIs must complete their travel booking using the instructions in their email to secure attendance. Travel Booking FAQ: sstemrec.aaas.org/wp-content/upload…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

L’Oréal is seeking project proposals! If you're a medical student with a passion for tackling health inequities, you could be awarded $2,500 to pursue your project to close gaps in dermatological care. Learn more and apply by June 30: www.lorealdermatologicalbeauty.us/s…

Promotional flyer from L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty’s Department of Social Impact, inviting applications for the Skin Health Microgrant. Offers four awards of $2,500 each to aspiring dermatologists committed to tackling health inequities. Application deadline is June 30th, 2026. Background features a close-up of molecular structures.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

New S-STEM REC Blog Post! Read "Student Voice as a Pathway to Student Success" to learn about how to capture student voice to drive programming decisions: sstemrec.aaas.org/blog/student-voic…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join the S-STEM REC TOMORROW June 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET for an S-STEM Scholars Community Workshop: My STEM Story. Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/g3ji0…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join the S-STEM REC on June 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET for an S-STEM Scholars Community Workshop: My STEM Story: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/g3ji0…

Blue background with green geographic lines. Three headshots in hexagons on the left. Light blue text at the top reads "S-STEM Scholars Community Workshop". White box contains text reading "My STEM Story; June 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET; Ariya Uyeno, Caroline Murphy, & Kaitlyn Webster; Panelists".

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join the S-STEM REC TOMORROW June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET for a webinar on Year-by-Year Evaluation Guidance of S-STEM Grants! Register here: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/OCRAN…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Register for Year-by-Year Evaluation Guidance of S-STEM Grants on June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET! sstemrec.aaas.org/event/year-by-yea…

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Data can do more than inform decisions—it can reshape institutional culture. Data-Driven Decision Making helps professionals build a culture of inquiry that aligns data practices with institutional mission and values. Discover the course ➡️ learninghub.aaas.org/courses/112521

A graphic titled “Data-Driven Decision Making — Course Contributors,” featuring three circular headshots labeled with contributor names and affiliations: Dr. Jessica Bennett (Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities), Dr. Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux (Caltech), and Dr. Marco Molinaro (University of Maryland). The background displays abstract light patterns with AAAS and CSEW logos.

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AAAS CSEW (Center for STEMM Education & Workforce) @aaascsew.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Join the S-STEM REC on June 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET for an S-STEM Scholars Community Workshop: My STEM Story: aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/g3ji0…

Blue background with green geographic lines. Ombre blue and green hexagon with geographical design inside to the left. Light blue text on top reads "S-STEM Scholars Community Workshop". Large white text box in the middle reads "My STEM Story; June 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET". Logos on bottom for AAAS S-STEM REC and NSF.

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