LSMRCE (Louis Stokes Midwest Regional Center of Excellence

The U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced that 71 teams spanning nearly every state and territory in the nation are advancing to the next stage of the second-ever competition. The program is charting a new frontier for American innovation according to the bipartisan "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022." The teams selected to submit full proposals stand to build upon an inaugural cohort of regions nationwide that are bringing technology-driven economic and workforce development to all parts of the United States. Explore the interactive map: https://bit.ly/48oCBQw. The invited teams highlight the broad interest in the NSF Engines program and show great promise in building regional ecosystems that will accelerate breakthrough technologies, leading to economic development. Of the 71 teams invited to submit full proposals to the NSF Engines program, 23 — or nearly one-third — are led by organizations located in NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research jurisdictions; 13 are led by organizations new to NSF funding; 23 are led by nonacademic organizations; and nine are led by a minority-serving institution. In addition, nearly half of the teams advancing received an NSF Engines Development Award — effectively a planning grant. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3UnkWD6.

As a minority in #STEM, I always want to help others like me on their academic journey. Which is why I have just launched my new PhD Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eN3GtG7d This is a new tab on my website where I provide tips on how to apply and start your first semester in graduate school (specifically PhD). I have been working on this for a while and I am happy to finally share it! This is a living resource that will continue to be updated as time passes. Please share with anyone that is starting their academic journey! #scicom #scicomm #sciencecomunication #phd #graduateschool #gradschool #phdcandidate #phdtoolkit #microbephd #research #academia

I love going to conferences but something special always happens when I'm at a National Science Foundation (NSF) LSAMP Conference and this past weekend was no different! I got to connect with so many incredible students and also reconnected with faculty and staff and met so many people in person for the first time that I had communicated with over email or virtually. Lots of pictures, but met way more than I got to take pictures with and excited for the future! Promoting Diversity in STEM is a huge passion of mine and it's the reason why NALA(STEM) was launched over 4 years ago now! Had the opportunity to share about all the amazing things coming up for us to the PI's and PD's and also hosted a roundtable discussing Imposter Syndrome for the students on Saturday. Amazing to see how far things have come since Nathalie Fuentes, Ph.D., Lizeth Tamayo, PhD and I started this journey for the LSAMP Alumni Group in 2020! Now we're on the cusp of our first in-person conference completely created and managed by us from start to finish! Learn more about that and all we have going on and join the wait-list for the conference by going to nalastem.com/conference #NALA #STEM #Conference #NSF #Diversity

Friends, I am still recruiting participants for my dissertation study. Please share this flyer with your networks and/or current undergraduate students. Individuals who completed their undergraduate degrees in spring 2024 are eligible to participate.

Here is an amazing student opportunity. Participants not only learn about Argonne National Laboratory's multidisciplinary science portfolio, but also about the numerous internship opportunities available. Underrepresented students in STEM are encouraged to register.

Purdue University’s College of Engineering invites applicants for a cutting-edge faculty position to support our first fully online doctoral program: The Doctor of Engineering. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, have a strong track record of professional experience in an engineering area of practice, and have experience working with mid-career industry professionals and/or graduate students in areas of professional mentorship. Join us at Purdue’s flagship campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, and support this highly anticipated new program. Accepting applications now. https://lnkd.in/g6QEifXQ

📚 Attention High School, Technical and Community College, and University Educators! Introduce your students to sustainability challenges and benefits of biofuels for the transportation industry. Register Today! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) are partnering to host the Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge Program (BRIDGES) Bioenergy 101 Virtual Workshop on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET. Developed by DOE, Idaho National Laboratory, and Argonne National Laboratory, BRIDGES is based on foundational bioenergy research at DOE national laboratories. The upcoming workshop will bring together educators to learn how to effectively implement case studies. Workshop participants will engage in breakout sessions to receive an overview of the Regional Feedstocks case study, learn how students can explore the potential of transportation biofuels, and their impact on greenhouse gas emissions. DOE national laboratory experts will also demonstrate how BRIDGES can provide an opportunity for students to develop and strengthen skills in problem solving, complex decision-making, and understanding research and development dynamics! Register for the workshop today and learn how you can access this free classroom resource to bridge today’s problem solvers to tomorrow’s clean energy future! https://lnkd.in/etT-2TgJ

We love a 'full-circle' National Science Foundation (NSF) LSAMP story! There are SO many LSAMP alumni who continue to engage in the work and commit their free time and careers to reaching back to help others succeed in STEM. Dr. Ana Chicas-Mosier is the newest LSAMP grantee at KU. Congratulations to you and your future LSAMP scholars. We look forward to seeing those KU STEMists SOAR!!!!

Congratulations to Dr. LeRoy Jones II for this tremendous and well-deserved honor!

Hey NALA(STEM) and Black Women STEMists! We all understand the importance of research in adding to our shared body of knowledge. Please consider participating in Tamara N. Hamilton dissertation study!