Equity in STEM ARC Network

Join Us for the George Mason University ADVANCE Together Symposium! Share, learn, and collaborate on advancing equity in #STEM. Learn about the latest research on equitable practices in university promotion and tenure, hear talks from NSF ADVANCE grantees and engage in dynamic discussions with a community committed to institutional transformation! 📅 Date: March 21, 2025 🕚 Time: 11 am – 5 pm EST 🌐 Where: Virtual (free event) 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e6HkdPiR

Take advantage of early bird pricing! Registration is now open for the 2025 ADVANCE EiSCC, taking place June 1-4, 2025 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Early-bird pricing runs through February 14, so be sure to register soon: https://lnkd.in/ebmpMCTk The ADVANCE EiSCC brings together a variety of change makers from higher education, professional societies, industry, government, and non-profits in an engaged exchange of knowledge, resources, and support to drive systemic change in #STEM. To help you make the most out of your ADVANCE EiSCC experience, we would also like to invite you to “Driving Change: An Introduction to ARC and the ADVANCE EiSCC” on January 16, 2025 at 3pm ET. This pre-conference webinar will cover the ARC Network’s mission, goals, and programming. It will also serve as a primer for the ADVANCE EiSCC and for programming and funding offered by NSF ADVANCE. Register here: https://lnkd.in/erbtc4Sr

The submission deadline for our next special issue is coming up soon. Consider submitting and share widely!

Registration is now open for the 2025 ADVANCE EiSCC! Join us June 1-4, 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to advance #EquityInSTEM. Discount available for ARC Network members! Early bird pricing through February 14. Attendees will have an opportunity to: ✔️ share new research findings and exchange resources ✔️ brainstorm strategies ✔️ collaborate in novel ways; learn about avenues for funding ✔️ demonstrate effective programs and interventions for greater collective impact https://lnkd.in/eVy-vQm3

Each year, the L'Oréal USA For Women in Science (FWIS) program attracts talented applicants from diverse #STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. The program has awarded 100 postdoctoral women scientists over $5 million in grants to advance their research and careers.     The 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!  Candidates must have completed their PhD and have started their postdoctoral research position by the application deadline. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 14 at 5 PM ET. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply.  https://lnkd.in/eeDiXRQT  

There's still time to register for tomorrow's VVS webinar! Jessica Gold, PhD of Northeastern University will present "Bringing the people back in: a meta-analysis of equity work(ers) in academic institutions" on Thursday, December 12, at 3pm ET. bit.ly/VVSGold The Virtual Visiting Scholars (VVS) program annually supports 2-4 selected scholars to complete metasyntheses and meta-analyses of existing literature on topics relevant to #EquityInSTEM.

The Institute for Meta-Synthesis (IMS) team is thrilled to announce our new user guide! We would be honored if you would join us at our virtual release party on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 4-5 p.m. EST to learn more about this FREE, downloadable user guide (200+ pages) and hear some testimonials from scholars who have participated in IMS workshops. We will also share about our newly funded project, PICSELS (Promoting Investigators’ Capacity in STEM Education Literature Synthesis), which will provide advanced training and curricula in meta-synthesis methods. See you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eD8VGUTx

🌟 Diversity and inclusion are transforming STEM fields. Dr. Jeffrey Fergus and Rochelle L. Williams, Ph.D. discuss how fostering inclusivity broadens perspectives, sparks innovation and creates opportunities in STEM education and industry. Explore their insights and solutions for a stronger, more inclusive future in our latest University World News article: https://hubs.la/Q02-2pVS0

TODAY at 3pm ET is Dr. Brooke Coley's webinar on publication timelines in STEM education outlets! Register at bit.ly/VVSColey

CoNECD registration is open at www.conecd.info. You can also view the draft schedule of technical sessions. After CoNECD, join WEPAN for its fourth annual Women in Engineering Program Day (WIEP). A one-day conference, WIEP pays homage to WEPAN’s origins as an organization founded by women in engineering program practitioners. This year, WIEP will be taking place in tandem with CoNECD. On February 12, WIEP will convene stakeholders in the advancement of women in engineering to network, share resources, and discuss promising practices for supporting women in engineering. WIEP registration (https://lnkd.in/gc7TPjc2) is currently open, and CoNECD attendees will receive a $25 registration discount to WIEP. Forward your CoNECD registration confirmation to info@wepan.org for the discount code.