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QEM Network

The QEM Network was established in July 1990, as a non-profit organization in Washington, DC, dedicated to improving education throughout the nation.

The Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, Dedicated to improving the education of African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Mexican Americans, and Puerto Ricans.

10/06/2026

There's more than one way to fund your research.

October 13's HEROES Research Webinar Series session is all about non-federal funding — foundations, private partnerships, and alternative sources that align with your research agenda. If you've been relying solely on federal grants, this session will open new doors. Missed a past session? Find it in the QEM Resource Hub.
Sign up now, space is limited!
Interested in joining us? Register at the link below 👇
https://qem.org/qem-events/

10/02/2026

The AI series everyone's talking about? Still going.

If you missed June through September, no stress: every session (AI ethics, funding, and AI in education) is sitting in the QEM Resource Hub ready to watch. But the real hands-on fun is just getting started: Oct. 20 kicks off our Interactive AI Research Prep/Setup Workshop with Frances Carter-Johnson, James Smith & Quincy Brown, leading into a two-part Platform Workshop this winter.
Register for upcoming sessions: https://qem.org/qem-events/

Tag someone who needs to catch up before Oct. 20!

09/30/2026

30 spots. 4 sessions. Real stipends. Are you in?

Teachers, join Building Capacity for 6th-12th Grade AI Integration! Hosted by QEM and sponsored by the National Science Foundation, this free series pays stipends for every session, virtual and in-person. Only 30 slots available.

Scan the QR code or click the link to register today!

09/25/2026

Strong outcomes start with strong evaluation planning.

This September 29, the HEROES Research Webinar Series tackles a make-or-break topic: outcomes and evaluation in research proposals and projects. Whether you're finalizing a proposal or refining an ongoing project, this session will help you build evaluation plans that hold up. Catch up on past sessions anytime in the QEM Resource Hub.
Click to register — free and open to all researchers!
https://qem.org/qem-events/

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

Award management questions? Free answers, round two.

🗓️ Mark your calendar — and it won't cost you a thing! On October 27, we're picking up right where we left off with Part 2 of "Demystifying the NSF PAPPG: How to Navigate Award Management." Jennifer Riehl and Sharmini Pitter Boghos are back, free and open to all, to answer your toughest questions.

Register now for upcoming sessions — and grab your free spot!
https://qem.org/qem-events/

09/21/2026

The researchers behind your 2026 research growth.
Toni Dancstep, Toya Frank, Naomi Hall-Byers, and Tori Rhoulac Smith have led the HEROES Research Webinar Series all year and there's still more to come! Catch up on everything from proposal writing to mixed methods analysis anytime in the QEM Resource Hub. Then join us live for the final stretch: September 29, October 13, November 19, and the December 10 series recap.

Interested in joining us? Register at the link below 👇
https://qem.org/qem-events/

09/18/2026

100% FREE virtual funding help. No cost, ever.

Got a research idea but not sure how to fund it? Join us for the Funding Lab, a free, interactive virtual session on October 8th (12–2 PM ET). Bring your questions, your draft, or just your idea. Open to two- and four-year institutions, community colleges, and HBCUs.

It's free, click below to register before September 25th!
https://qem.org/qem-events/

09/17/2026

📣 HEROES Webinar Series 2026

Join us for a year-long series focused on capacity building in applied STEM education & behavioral sciences research. This series is led by Toni Dancstep, Toya Jones Frank, PhD, Naomi M. Hall-Byers, PhD, MPH and Tori Rhoulac Smith, Ph.D., who will guide participants through key areas including: Writing competitive research proposals Building research collaborations Mixed methods design & analysis Community-based research approaches Funding opportunities & evaluation strategies 📅 Sessions run February–December 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: https://qem.org/qem-events

09/16/2026

Led by Frances Carter-Johnson, James Smith, and Quincy Brown, this series brings together researchers, educators, administrators, and students for high-impact conversations at the intersection of AI and higher education.

There are still several sessions remaining. Whether you're looking to build new skills or stay ahead of the curve, now is the time to get involved.

🔗 Register for upcoming sessions: https://qem.org/qem-events/

📚 Missed a session? It's now available in the QEM Resource Hub — learn on your schedule.

Tag a colleague who should join you! 👇

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