The New York Academy of Sciences

09/19/2026

The National Postdoctoral Association is seeking abstracts for 60-minute concurrent sessions and poster presentations across five tracks: advocacy, building community, international issues, mentoring, and professional development.

📅 Abstract deadline: October 9, 2026

Postdoctoral scholars can also apply for NPA Scholarships of up to $1,000 to help cover registration, lodging, caregiver expenses, and travel-related costs.

📅 Scholarship deadline: October 16, 2026

Whether you’re looking to share your work or attend with financial support, don’t miss these opportunities to participate in .

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09/18/2026

Supporting the next generation of neuroscience research starts here. 🧠

The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience are now accepting applications from promising postdoctoral researchers in NYC pursuing innovative work to advance our understanding of the brain and nervous system.

Know a postdoc doing exciting work in neuroscience? Encourage them to apply and share this opportunity with your network!

📅 Application deadline: October 16, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://www.nyas.org/shaping-science/fellowships/the-leon-levy-scholarships-in-neuroscience-llsn?utm_source=facebook_social&utm_medium=image2&utm_term=llsn2027

09/17/2026

🌍 Your STEM career can take you across borders. Are you prepared for what comes with it?

From funding and hiring practices to immigration pathways and professional mobility, building a STEM career across countries can come with complex decisions and unique considerations.

Starting next week, the Global STEM Career Pathways webinar series will help graduate students, postdocs, and early-career scientists navigate these decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

Led by Sonali Majumdar, PhD, Assistant Dean for Professional Development at Princeton University and author of Thriving as an International Scientist, the two practical sessions will cover how to:

🔹 Evaluate career and funding opportunities in the U.S. and abroad
🔹 Align career, research, and immigration goals with your long-term plans
🔹 Navigate hiring, workplace expectations, and professional mobility across borders

Whether you're preparing for your next move or exploring what opportunities exist beyond your current location, these sessions will offer practical strategies for building a globally informed STEM career.

📅 Reserve your spot today: https://events.nyas.org/navigatingstem?utm_source=facebook_social&utm_medium=image4&utm_term=navigatingstem

09/16/2026

⏰ Two weeks away!

Preparing for the academic job market? Join us for Ace the Faculty Interview: Insights from Preparation to Ex*****on, the first event in our Academic Job Search Series.

Sharon Milgram, PhD, will lead an interactive session focused on what it takes to navigate the faculty interview with confidence, including preparing research and teaching talks, communicating your strengths, and making a strong impression on search committees.

Whether you're actively applying or getting a head start on your academic job search, you'll leave with practical strategies you can put into practice right away.

Learn more and register now: https://events.nyas.org/academicjobs?utm_source=facebook_social&utm_medium=image3&utm_term=academicjobs

09/16/2026

🎉 The New York Academy of Sciences and The Blavatnik Family Foundation and are excited to announce the Finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.

The Awards recognize scientific advances made by researchers in the United States in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Finalists:

🔬 Life Sciences:
- Erin Calipari, Vanderbilt University
- Edward Chouchani, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Ryan Flynn, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard University
- Patrick Hsu, Arc Institute and Stanford University
- Samuel Sternberg, Columbia University
- Li Ye, Scripps Research

⚗️ Chemical Sciences:
- Anubhav Jain, Berkeley Lab
- Song Lin, Cornell University
- David Nagrib, The Ohio State University
- David E. Olson, UC Davis
- Brenda Rubenstein, Brown University
- Joel Yuen-Zhou, UC San Diego

⚙️ Physical Sciences & Engineering:
- Qian Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Jessica Fitzsimmons, Texas A&M University
- Deep Jariwala, University of Pennsylvania
- Elisabeth Krause, University of Arizona
- Paris Perdikaris, University of Pennsylvania
- Jonathan Rivnay, Northwestern University

Three will be named Laureates at an October 6th awards ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History.

Read more: https://www.nyas.org/press-release/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-blavatnik-national-awards-for-young-scientists/

09/14/2026

Where could the next breakthroughs in autoimmune disease treatment come from?

Join leading researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators on April 1, 2027, for Neuroimmunology and Autoimmunity: From Mechanisms to Novel Therapeutics.

Presented in partnership with The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, the symposium will explore how the nervous and immune systems interact, with a focus on neuromodulation, sensory mechanisms of immunity, cell trafficking, neuroimmunology, acupuncture, novel devices, and targeted therapies. Speakers will also share insights from clinical trials and the latest advances moving promising ideas toward patient care.

Connect with experts and peers advancing the future of autoimmune medicine.

Learn more and register: https://events.nyas.org/autoimmune2?utm_source=facebook_social&utm_medium=image6&utm_term=autoimmune2

09/11/2026

We're growing our team at The New York Academy of Sciences.

If you're passionate about advancing science, innovation, and STEM education, we invite you to explore our current career opportunities. We're seeking talented professionals across a range of disciplines, including marketing, awards administration, development, facilities, and audiovisual production.

Current openings include:
• Brand Marketing Manager
• Director, Awards
• Program Manager, Awards
• Vice President, Development
• AV Technician (Part-Time)
• Facilities Assistant (Part-Time)

Explore our open positions and apply today:

A listing of currently open positions The New York Academy of Sciences is seeking to fill.

09/11/2026

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of the Shaping Science with Nick Dirks podcast, featuring computer scientist and tech entrepreneur Hans Peter Brondmo.

Their conversation covers Google X’s Everyday Robots project, what an AI society would look like, and the future of work.

This episode is made possible with the generous support of Tata Group.

Listen now: https://www.nyas.org/ideas-insights/podcasts/hans-peter-brondmo-on-everyday-robots-moving-toward-an-ai-society-and-the-future-of-work/

09/10/2026

🌍 Thinking about where your STEM career could take you next?

Going global can open exciting opportunities - but navigating funding, hiring, immigration, and professional mobility across countries can be complicated.

The Global STEM Career Pathways webinar series kicks off in just two weeks, helping graduate students, postdocs, and early-career scientists make informed decisions about building a career across borders.

Join Sonali Majumdar, PhD, Assistant Dean for Professional Development at Princeton University and author of Thriving as an International Scientist, for two practical sessions exploring how to:

🔹 Evaluate career and funding opportunities in the U.S. and abroad
🔹 Align career, research, and immigration goals with your long-term plans
🔹 Navigate hiring, workplace expectations, and professional mobility across borders

Whether you're considering your next move or exploring what's possible, gain practical strategies to navigate the global STEM landscape with greater clarity and confidence.

Secure your spot now: https://events.nyas.org/navigatingstem?utm_source=facebook_social&utm_medium=image3&utm_term=navigatingstem

09/09/2026

Science doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It shapes our communities, informs our decisions, and plays a critical role in building a resilient society. But how can we strengthen the public’s trust in science along the way?

At the 2026 FUTURE FORUM: Science for Society, leaders from the U.S. and Germany will come together across academia, journalism, museums, media, government, industry, and scientific organizations to explore these questions.

Presented in partnership with German Center for Research and Innovation New York, the forum will spotlight the power of communication, collaboration, and public engagement to bring science and society closer together.

Join us for an evening of ideas and transatlantic exchange.

Learn more and register for FREE: https://events.nyas.org/future26?utm_source=facebook_social&utm_medium=image2&utm_term=future26