Webinars
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Archived
Community Café – (September 26, 2025)
The Community Café is a virtual space designed to elevate student voices through dialogue, connection, and peer support, with a focus on navigating academic and professional pathways from the lens of disability inclusion and lived experiences.
Mentoring 101: Finding Your Mentors and Becoming a Great Mentee – (October 2, 2025)
How can you find the mentors you need? Will they be a good match for you? What are the best ways to cultivate beneficial mentor-mentee relationships? This interactive session will highlight the importance and value of strong, positive mentor-mentee relationships for student development and success. Participants will be guided through a self-reflection exercise to better understand what they need in a mentor. Practical insights will be shared on how to identify different types of mentors, characteristics of good mentors and how to build a supportive mentoring team. Speakers will also discuss setting expectations, mentee responsibilities and advice if problems arise.
ERN 2026 – How to Prepare an Excellent STEM Research Abstract (August 25, 2025)
In preparation for the 2026 Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, on March 19th – 21st, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, this webinar will provide tips and information on how to create high-quality STEM research presentation abstracts for both oral and poster presentations. The key and essential parts of every abstract such as: hypothesis, statement of the problem, methods, results and discussion of findings, conclusions, future work, and key references will be covered. Participants will have a chance to ask questions in order to prepare for submitting the 2026 ERN Student STEM Research Presentation Abstracts that are due September 12, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
Abolishing Ableism in STEMM: The Past, Present, and Future (June 26, 2025) – ERN STEMM Summer Series
A conversation with Dr. Bonnielin Swenor, founding director of the Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, disability equity researcher, and disability advocate. This discussion will explore Dr. Swenor’s personal and professional journey as a disabled researcher, highlighting both the barriers she has faced and the ways she has pushed for change. This session will also explore how the long fight for disability rights in the U.S. offers insight and hope for fostering more inclusive STEMM environments, even during challenging times.
STEMM professional societies are best positioned to achieve their missions when the communities they serve are thriving. In this ERN webinar, panelists from the Professional STEMM Societies Working Group and the Students and Professionals with Disabilities Working Group share findings, experiences, and recommendations from their work on building thriving communities in STEMM professional societies.
College life in STEMM fields can be exciting yet challenging, often accompanied by demanding coursework, high expectations, and the pressure to succeed. This workshop is designed to help STEMM students build resilience, prioritize mental wellness, and create a foundation for long-term success. Participants will explore common challenges such as imposter syndrome, burnout, and academic stress while learning evidenced-based strategies to manage these obstacles. Through engaging discussions, students will gain tools to enhance their emotional well-being and foster a growth mindset.
Archived:
2025 ERN Conference Know Before You Go Webinar (3/19/25)
Join us for the 2025 ERN Conference Know Before You Go Webinar to better prepare for your trip to Atlanta, Georgia. The ERN Conference team will provide important and practical on-site information, programming and presentation insights, and other tips on how to make the most of your ERN conference experience. This webinar has a student-focus, but we welcome any attendee to join! Can’t make it? Don’t worry, we’ll be recording so you can catch up later.
How to Deliver an Excellent STEM Research Poster/Oral Presentation (3/13/25 & 3/25/25)
To assist you in honing your 2024 ERN Conference oral and poster STEM research presentations, we arranged for Dr. Mary Ann Leung of Sustainable Horizons Institute to deliver a series of webinars to help you prepare. These webinars will go over the basics of conference presentations and tips for delivering your research in both an effective and interesting manner. Open to all students, not just students attending ERN. Can’t make it? Don’t worry, we’ll be recording so you can catch up later.
How to Prepare an Excellent STEM Research Oral/Poster Presentation Abstract (11-19-24)
This ERN Conference webinar will provide tips and information on how to create high-quality STEM research presentation abstracts for both oral and poster presentations. The key and essential parts of every abstract such as: hypothesis, statement of the problem, methods, results and discussion of findings, conclusions, future work, and key references will be covered. Participants will have a chance to ask questions in order to prepare for submitting the 2025 ERN Student Oral and Poster STEM Research Presentation Abstracts. Additionally, students who are submitting an ERN abstract for the 2025 Conference will find this webinar valuable and helpful for future STEM research abstract preparation.
How to Present an Excellent Oral STEM Research Presentation (3-5-24)
To assist you in honing your 2024 ERN Conference oral and poster STEM research presentations, we arranged for Dr. Mary Ann Leung of Sustainable Horizons Institute to deliver a series of webinars to help you prepare. These webinars will go over the basics of conference presentations and tips for delivering your research in both an effective and interesting manner. Open to all students, not just students attending ERN.
How to Present an Excellent Poster Presentation (2-21-24)
To assist you in honing your 2024 ERN Conference oral and poster STEM research presentations, we arranged for Dr. Mary Ann Leung of Sustainable Horizons Institute to deliver a series of webinars to help you prepare. These webinars will go over the basics of conference presentations and tips for delivering your research in both an effective and interesting manner. Open to all students, not just students attending ERN.
Entry Point! Journeys: Past and Present
A panel of Entry Point! alumni will discuss their journeys from STEM education to STEM career – four alumni will discuss the support and accommodations that helped them to succeed in their STEM classes, laboratory, and out-of-lab activities. They will present their views on the different accommodations and support systems available in the 1980-90’s versus what has since changed and is available today.
In anticipation of the upcoming Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, AAAS offers a Webinar with Dr. Leung to prepare an excellent STEM Research Oral/Poster Presentation Abstract.
Mental Health and Wellness for STEM Education – Dr. Shanita Brown
This interactive workshop is designed to help students identify tenets of wellness, increase awareness of mental health challenges and mindfulness strategies for optimal wellness. Register below.
2023 ERN Webinar Series with Dr. Mary Ann Leung – ERN Oral and Poster Presentations
In anticipation of the upcoming ERN conference AAAS offered two webinars to perfect your poster and oral research presentations.
Broadening Participation in STEM: Internships, Fellowships and Employment Opportunities on 5/18
As an extension of the ERN conference, this two-part webinar series will focus on sharing the fellowship, internship, post-doc, and employment opportunities from federal science agencies, scientific associations, and other organizations.
Broadening Participation in STEM: Internships, Fellowships and Employment Opportunities on 5/4
As an extension of the ERN conference, this two-part webinar series will focus on sharing the fellowship, internship, post-doc, and employment opportunities from federal science agencies, scientific associations, and other organizations.
Advancing Your Academic Career on 4/13
As an extension of the ERN conference, this webinar is designed to help participants advance their career by learning the benefits of attending graduate school or a post-doctoral opportunity, how to navigate the process and how to successfully apply. Topics include: when is additional training through graduate school or a post-doctoral position important, how to find the right program for you, and how to successfully apply and prepare.
Funding Your Academic Career: Fellowships on 3/24
As an extension of the ERN conference, this webinar is designed to help participants advance their career by learning the benefits of applying for fellowship, how to find the them, and how to successfully apply and receive a fellowship.
Advancing Your Academic Career on 3/8
As an extension of the ERN conference, this webinar is designed to help participants advance their career by learning the benefits of attending graduate school or a post-doctoral opportunity, how to navigate the process and how to successfully apply. Topics include: when is additional training through graduate school or a post-doctoral position important, how to find the right program for you, and how to successfully apply and prepare.
Funding Your Academic Career: Fellowships on 2/24
As an extension of the ERN conference, this webinar is designed to help participants advance their career by learning the benefits of applying for fellowship, how to find the them, and how to successfully apply and receive a fellowship.
Innovation and the Power of Transdisciplinary Collaboration
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from two entrepreneurs, Dr. Ronald Williams, Director of the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship at Coppin State University, and Dr. Diana Yousef, Founder and CEO of change:Water Labs.
The AAAS HBCU Making & Innovation Webinar – The application process
The AAAS team presented a webinar to provide an overview of the 2021 HBCU Making & Innovation Showcase, important dates, schedule of events, frequently asked questions (faqs), and to go through the new application process that includes submitting the newly developed 2021 Showcase PowerPoint template.
Back to School and “Out” of School in a New Paradigm of Teaching, Learning, and Conducting Research
The ERN team presented a panel webinar with a community panel to discuss the challenges of education in the modern climate. The global pandemic has created a new paradigm in the education sector that affects, all aspects of teaching, learning, and conducting research. Our panel delved into these subjects and talk about how they and their organizations seek to overcome the current landscape of obstacles and produce results.
The Making & Innovation Community’s Response to COVID-19
We will have presentations and a panel discussion featuring Dorothy Jones-Davis, Executive Director for the Nation of Makers, Nina Archie, Project Manager, and Diversity Tech Policy Advisor of The Commercializer, and Joey Womack, Founder of Goodie Nation and Startup Labs Manager, WeWork. Together they will share the importance of having a diverse set of problem solvers, who are engaged in the maker movement, technology and commercialization, and entrepreneurship to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
STEM and Social Entrepreneurship
This webinar is part of the inaugural HBCU Making and Innovation series. Deirdre will share her journey in STEM and social entrepreneurship, as well as, advice and insights to support innovators of color and an inclusive innovation community of practice. Participants will also learn tips on how they can leverage their STEM expertise to address issues in their community and how they can adapt to and utilize this new paradigm we are in regarding how we learn, teach and work during a pandemic and social unrest.
Thriving While Adapting to Change Webinar
Continuing our regular webinar series, the ERN team is presenting a webinar on managing change and staying balanced during this time. We aimed for participants to learn about managing anxiety, and staying on task with their studies, career goals, and remaining positive.
Change is an inevitable part of life. How you or your team adapts to change will determine your success.
ERN Webinar: Interview with Dr. Corbett
Continuing our regular webinar series, the ERN team is presenting a webinar interview with NIH’s lead scientist on the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett sits down with Dr. Iris R. Wagstaff, AAAS STEM Program Director and ERN Conference Lead, to share her journey in STEM and her work on the COVID-19 vaccine development. Dr. Corbett will also share tips on persevering in STEM and staying on task with educational and career goals at this critical time in our country. We hope this interview will be inspiring and serve as an example of excellence in STEM to our ERN community.
Presentation Webinars
To assist you in honing your presentations, we arranged for Mary Ann Leung of Sustainable Horizons Institute to deliver a series of webinars to help you prepare. These webinars will go over the basics of conference presentations and tips for delivering your research in both an effective and interesting manner.
Preparing an Industry-focused Resume
The demand for STEM-capable employees is higher than ever. In an ever-changing workplace environment, it is critical for STEM majors and recent graduates to create and maintain an excellent resume that will communicate and leverage their skills and experience. There are multiple industries that employ STEM talent such as the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, food and drug, and chemical industries. The Resume Preparation webinar will provide tips, advice and strategies on how to craft an excellent and effective resume for undergraduate and graduate STEM majors, as well as, early STEM professionals.