Events & Programs

📚Explore Your Future: Informational Interviewing for STEM Careers

Unsure how to navigate your STEM career options? This STEM for Development webinar introduces early-career students to the power of informational interviewing as a tool for exploring research and career paths. Learn how to identify potential contacts, craft effective outreach messages, and hold meaningful conversations that build clarity and confidence in your next steps.

📖 Event Title: Exploring STEM Career Options:  Informational Interviewing
🎙️ Facilitator: Daniel Schwab, Ph.D.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:30 PM GMT
🔗 Register for the event: t.ly/72fN

Whether you're new to networking or just looking for a clearer path forward, this session will equip you with practical tools to take the next step in your STEM journey. Please share with others!

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 Ever wondered how engineers build robots that move, cars that drive themselves, or spacecraft that explore safely? Join STEM for Development as we host Dr. Necmiye Ozay,  Chen-Luan Family Faculty Development Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan, for an engaging career webinar.

Dr. Ozay will share her journey through engineering, highlighting exciting projects in robotics, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. She will also reflect on the key skills and mindsets that help students succeed in advance education and research in science and engineering.

🔬 Event Title: My journey in Engineering: Lessons from Robots, Cars, and Space
🎙️ Speaker: Dr.  Necmiye Ozay,
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 26
🕒 Time: 12:30 PM GMT

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📚Write Like a Scientist: Mastering the Scientific Abstract

Struggling to fit your research into 200 words? You are not alone! Join STEM for Development’s focused webinar on crafting clear, concise, and compelling scientific abstracts. Learn our top strategies - and potentially receive personalized feedback from our expert facilitators.

📖 Event Title: Tips and Tricks for Writing a Quality Scientific Abstract
🎙️ Speakers: Mr. Joe Adabouk Amooli and Ms. Hauwa Adedo
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
🕒 Time: 12 – 1 PM GMT

      Submit your abstract by April 16 (optional): info@stemfordevelopment.org
🔗 Register for the event: t.ly/72fN

We look forward to seeing you at this important and practical event!
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STEM for Development Office Hours will be held this Saturday,April 5 from 2-3pm GMT, featuring Michael Adu, Hauwa Adedo and Joe Adabouk Amooli. During Office Hours, STEM students are welcome to ask any questions on graduate school applications and STEM research/professional development.

All are invited to join us at the following link: https://t.ly/Dmfhw

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 🌟 Join us for Career Compass 1-on-1 Counseling Sessions🌟

This April, we are excited to offer personalized 30-minute sessions with Daniel B. Schwab, Ph.D., to help STEM for Development students chart their academic and professional path. Whether you are preparing graduate school applications, exploring research opportunities, or planning your next steps, we hope to meet you to provide tailored guidance and support.

📅 When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 2025
🕛 Time: 12–1 PM GMT
📍 Where: Online
👥 Who: STEM undergraduates and Master's degree students who are citizens of or studying in developing/Global South countries

These one-on-one sessions are designed to address your specific questions and goals in a focused, supportive setting. As with everything STEM for Development does, there is no cost for participating. Spaces are limited to 18 students in April, and the survey will close on Saturday (3/29), so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

🔗 Sign Up Here: t.ly/v_WRN

We look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next steps toward achieving your goals!

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  Ever wondered how math and computing power scientific breakthroughs? Join STEM for Development as we host Dr. Johann Rudi, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Virginia Tech, for an engaging career webinar.

Dr. Rudi will explore how high-performance computing helps scientists tackle complex real-world problems - like modeling Earth’s mantle convection to better understand our planet. He will also share insights into career pathways in computational science and the key skills that can open doors in this growing field.

🔬 Event Title: Career Pathways at the Intersection of Mathematics and Supercomputing
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Johann Rudi
🗓️ Date: Saturday, March 29
🕒 Time: 1 PM GMT

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📚 Sign up today! Engaging the Scientific Literature: A Practical Guide
Join STEM for Development’s interactive session to master the essential skill of navigating scientific literature. Learn how to search, analyze, and annotate journal articles effectively - key techniques that will sharpen your research skills and keep you up to date with the latest developments in your field.

📖 Event Title: Engaging the Scientific Literature: A Practical Guide
🎙️ Speakers: Ms. Salau and Mr. Adu
🗓️ Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
🕒 Time: 12 – 1 PM GMT
🔗 Register for the event: t.ly/72fN

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 🧪TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Geophysical Sciences Journal Club

STEM for Development is excited to announce a new training program for our student members! Starting in March, we are accepting up to 20 undergraduate and Master's students for our virtual Geophysical Sciences Journal Club. Apply today!

📅 Program Duration: March 15 - June 21
🌍 Global Teams: Work in groups of 5-6
📝 Activities: Select, present, and discuss recent geophysical sciences research
🎓 Skills Gained: Research, critical reading, presentation, and familiarity with biomedical literature
📜 Certification: Provided upon successful completion

🔗 Apply by March 2: https://t.ly/VNCi4
📄 Requirements: CV and 300-word statement of interest

No prior experience is needed. Please share this with your network! 

 This week, STEM for Development Office Hours will be held on Saturday, March 8 from 3-4pm GMT, featuring Michael Adu, Hauwa Adedo and Joe Adabouk Amooli. During Office Hours, STEM students are welcome to ask any questions on graduate school applications and STEM research/professional development.

All are invited to join us at the following link: https://t.ly/Dmfhw

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Curious about quantum science and its potential impacts on the future? Join STEM for Development as we host quantum physicist Dr. Shohini Ghose. Dr. Ghose will discuss groundbreaking research in quantum computing and its transformative potential. In addition, she will share insights into her inspiring career journey and discuss how STEM students can pursue a pathway to a career in quantum physics research!

🔬 Event Title: Embracing Uncertainty: A Quantum Perspective
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Shohini Ghose
🗓️ Date: Saturday, March 1st
🕒 Time: 1 PM GMT

Don't miss out! Secure your spot now:
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  🌟 Sign-up for Career Compass 1-on-1 Counseling with Daniel B. Schwab, Ph.D.🌟

Are you ready to take the next step in your academic or professional journey? Join Daniel B. Schwab, Ph.D., President of STEM for Development, for a personalized 30-minute counseling session designed to support your goals. Whether you are preparing graduate school applications, exploring research opportunities, or planning your next steps, Dr. Schwab hopes to meet you to provide tailored guidance and support.

📅 When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 2025
🕛 Time: 12–1 PM GMT
📍 Where: Online
👥 Who: STEM undergraduates and Master's degree students studying in Global South countries

As with everything STEM for Development does, there is no cost for participating. Spaces are limited to 16 students in March and the survey will close on Saturday (3/1), so sign up today to secure your chance for tailored guidance and insights from an experienced mentor!

🔗 Sign Up Here: t.ly/v_WRN

We look forward to meeting you!

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