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This webinar explores how STEM disciplines are shaping the next generation of public health leaders. Designed for faculty, administrators, and emerging professionals, particularly within HBCUs and minority-serving institutions, this session highlights strategies to strengthen leadership pathways, integrate data-driven decisions, and advance equity-centered health outcomes. Participants will gain practical, actionable insights on leveraging STEM education, research, and partnerships to drive sustainable systems change in public health. Register

This webinar covers the cutting-edge science of finding life beyond Earth — and how you can be part of it. Register

In part 2 of this multi-part webinar series, we build on the foundations of K-12 community-engaged research by discussing how to meaningfully collaborate with partners throughout the research process. Through a moderated panel discussion and interactive Q&A with invited community-research partners, participants will explore strategies for co-designing research questions and implementing data collection approaches that are inclusive, ethical, and reflect community priorities and lived experiences. We will also examine the complexities of power dynamics within community-researcher partnerships and how panelists foster equity, shared decision-making, and mutual respect. Through real-world examples and guided conversation, this session supports participants in moving from relationship-building to true collaboration in practice. Register

This webinar is part of the series Capacity Building for Applied STEM Education & Behavioral Sciences Research Literature reviews are essential for developing strong research in STEM education and behavioral science and for crafting competitive proposals to secure funding. Attendees will learn why literature reviews are a key tool for strengthening research designs and proposals, the many ways literature reviews can enhance their work, and high-level strategies for conducting literature searches and reviews. Register

This webinar explores cutting-edge data infrastructure models designed to enhance the capacity of Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) in teaching, learning, and research. Participants will examine scalable frameworks for data governance, interoperability, and AI integration that empower faculty and students to leverage high-performance computing resources effectively. By aligning these innovative technical solutions with the QEM Network’s mission, the session provides actionable strategies to strengthen institutional research competitiveness and foster equitable STEM success. Register

A security clearance is granted to trusted people by the executive branch of the United States government. A clearance, along with a “need to know,” permits the holder to access classified information. This talk will introduce the audience to this world and discuss the up and down sides to having a clearance. Register

Have you ever wondered exactly what goes into the merit review process? Or what it is like to serve on a panel? If so, you will find these answers and more in our upcoming webinar in which we will walk participants through the merit review process from both the perspectives of proposers and panelists. Register

If you've ever wondered how federal science agencies actually get their funding — and why it can shift so dramatically from year to year — this webinar is for you. We'll walk through the federal appropriations process from start to finish, explaining the roles of Congress and the Administration and how decisions get made. Using past case studies and a close look at the FY2027 budget process as it unfolds in real time, we'll give you the context to make sense of the news and understand what's happening to the agencies and programs that fund your work. Register

This webinar will highlight why it's essential to select the right research design and methodology for your study, covering the main features of each. Research design acts as the plan that shapes your project, helping you address your research questions or goals. Research methodology puts this plan into action by outlining the techniques and processes used to gather and analyze data. Both are key to ensuring your research is thorough and systematic. The webinar will also share strategies and practical advice for choosing suitable methods and combining different study elements logically to answer your research questions effectively. This webinar is part of the series: Capacity Building for Applied STEM Education and Behavioral Sciences Research. Register

Three years in the making, the NSB’s report provides recommendations on how to improve the merit review process in the current environment while still upholding the mission of the US National Science Foundation. Participants in this webinar will learn about the new NSB updates to the NSF Merit Review process and how it may impact proposal submission and review going forward. This webinar is part of a series on NSF policies, guidelines, and review processes. Register

Jumping off a previous webinar on using the resources to find funding opportunities and address pre-submission questions, this webinar dives into how to use the available resources from NSF for proposal preparation. Topics covered include using the PAPPG and associated resources on NSF’s website to prepare proposals, and common questions and mistakes. This webinar is part of a series on NSF policies, guidelines, and review processes. 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. Register