It’s All Linked to Education

On July 21, the White House Science Advisor released his report titled Science: A New Golden Age  that lays out his framework for how science and discovery ought to proceed in the United States. Drs. Gregory Davis and Brad Lusk, two QEM HEROES Fellows with decades of federal government experience, will provide a brief overview of the document and describe its apparent implications. During this presentation, we will discuss changes that are proposed in the document, whether or not those changes may impact your institution, and how those changes relate to the President’s Budget as well as the Congressional Appropriations Process. We will close the discussion with an extended Q&A for audience members to ask questions, present best practices, and voice their experiences with the current US science and technology research landscape.  Presenter(s): Gregory Davis, Bradley Lusk Register

Part 2 of this webinar will examine the key trends shaping the future of HBCUs, including enrollment, funding, STEM innovation, technology, demographic shifts, and public policy. Participants will explore strategies that promote student success, institutional sustainability, workforce development, and emerging career pathways, while examining the value of partnerships among HBCUs, industry, government, alumni, and philanthropic organizations. Finally, attendees will gain practical insights into preserving the historic mission of HBCUs while adapting to the evolving demands of higher education and positioning their institutions for long-term excellence and impact. Presenter(s): Chaz Gipson, Karen Ford-Jackson Register

Participants will learn about the history of the International Space Station, key accomplishments thus far, key lessons learned, and how the ISS is helping to jump start the next generation of space stations in low Earth orbit. Presenter(s): Aprille Ericsson, Yulia Goreva, and Ken Wright Register

A focused session highlighting federal, foundation, and capacity-building opportunities to strengthen research infrastructure, student engagement, institutional partnerships, and innovation at HBCUs. Presenter(s): Jehnae Linkins, Shadei Laird Register

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

Jumping off a previous webinar on using the NSF resources for proposal preparation, this webinar delves into how to use the available resources from NSF for award management. This webinar is part of a series on NSF policies, guidelines, and review processes. Presenter(s): Sharmini Pitter Boghos and Jennifer Riehl Register