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QEM Network serves as a national resource and catalyst to unite and strengthen educational opportunities for all citizens in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by advancing quality education, domestic talent, and leadership.

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Welcome to the forefront of assessing National Scale Enterprise Readiness! Our unique methodology, developed through extensive research and analysis, offers an unparalleled approach to understanding and enhancing the readiness of institutions on a national scale.

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Funded Awards - QEM workshop alumni

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Dollars funded between 2000-2025 to U.S. based colleges and universities trained at a QEM workshop.

About the QEM Network

QEM Network works with individuals, organizations, and institutions across the country to coordinate and energize efforts to improve the education of domestic talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. We are dedicated to advancing domestic talent participation in STEM disciplines throughout the nation through capacity building, student professional development, faculty development and research.

Current Programs

 

(HEROES) Program

The “Hiring Experienced Researchers to Optimize Ecosystems in STEM” (HEROES) program brings together researchers ...

A Pilot on Enhancing EPSCoR State Proposal Success Rate & Mastering Negotiation Skills (TEC-HEROES)

This two-year initiative is designed to strengthen American innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological ...

EAGER: Intensive Technical Assistance in the Innovation Ecosystem and Regional Engine consortium for HBCUs

This project is designed to provide intensive technical assistance in the innovation ecosystem and Regional Engine ...

S-STEM-Hub: Investigating the Capacity of HBCUs to Develop, Accommodate, and Graduate Low-Income STEM Students funded by National Science Foundation

This S-STEM Research Hub is coordinated by the QEM Network in partnership with the American Institutes for ...
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Upcoming QEM Events

27 Aug

HEROES: Mixed Methods Research Design and Analysis, Part 2

Thursday
Mixed Methods Research Design and Analysis, Part II builds on the foundational concepts introduced in Part I (July 23) by again reviewing mixed methods research and the rationale for using multiple approaches. It also guides participants through a real-world example of the convergent parallel design. This section also covers data collection and analysis, along with important considerations and potential challenges of these designs. This webinar is part of the series: Capacity Building for Applied STEM Education and Behavioral Sciences Research. Presenter(s): Toni Dancstep, Toya Frank, Naomi Hall-Byers, Tori Smith. Register
29 Sep

HEROES: Outcomes and Evaluation in Research Proposals and Projects

Tuesday
Outcomes and Evaluation in Research Proposals and Projects provides information on common types of outcomes in research, effective approaches to evaluation of outcomes, and distinguishing differences between research and evaluation. This webinar will assist researchers in developing rigorous, evidence-based plans for assessing clear, specific, measurable outcomes to determine the extent to which project goals are achieved. This webinar is part of the series: Capacity Building for Applied STEM Education and Behavioral Sciences Research. Presenter(s): Toni Dancstep, Toya Frank, Naomi Hall-Byers, and Tori Smith Register
22 Oct

HEROES: Finding Non-federal Funding Opportunities that Align with Your Research Agenda

Thursday
Finding Non-federal Funding Opportunities that Align with Your Research Agenda explores strategies for identifying and securing non-federal funding opportunities that align with your research agenda in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing federal funding landscape. The presentation will highlight alternative pathways such as philanthropic foundations, state-level agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations. Participants will learn practical approaches for matching their research interests with funder priorities while maintaining the integrity and impact of their work. The session will also include tips for building sustainable funding pipelines and positioning research for broader community and institutional support. This webinar is part of the series: Capacity Building for Applied STEM Education and Behavioral Sciences Research. Presenter(s): Toni Dancstep, Toya Frank, Naomi Hall-Byers, and Tori Smith. Register
27 Oct

HEROES: Demystifying the NSF PAPPG: How to Navigate Award Management, Continued

Tuesday
Following a previous webinar on the basics of using the NSF resources for award management, this webinar delves into other post-award requirements and considerations addressed in Part II of the PAPPG including recipient standards and award disputes. This webinar is part of a series of webinars addressing how to navigate resources available from NSF from proposal preparation to awards management. Presenter (s): Sharmini Pitter Boghos and Jennifer Riehl Register
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QEM Network Announces TEC-HEROES Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2026 QEM Network Announces TEC-HEROES Initiative to Strengthen NSF SBIR/STTR Participation in EPSCoR States Two-year initiative will provide entrepreneurial training, proposal development support, negotiation capacity building, and...

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