QEM Network

🚀 Where were we—and where are we going?

As momentum built around the Artemis program, we explored how missions like Artemis II connect to the future of space exploration 🌕

On April 27, 2026, we hosted an interactive webinar featuring QEM HEROES Fellows Quincy Kissiedu-Brown, Aprille Ericsson, Yulia Goreva, and Ken Wright

From mission goals to future challenges, the conversation explored what “to the Moon and beyond” really means ✨

🎥 Missed it? Watch the full webinar
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5cknuvxs

🚀 From electrical engineering to the White House to space policy, Quincy K. Brown has built a career driven by curiosity, innovation, and impact.

In her conversation with Greg Davis, Quincy shares stories about working at NASA, serving in two White House administrations, supporting STEM education, and inspiring the next generation through space exploration. 🌌

From Palm Pilots to policy and astronaut-signed boots, this episode is packed with insight, leadership, and unforgettable moments.
🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Un9gWQkeplWE5qvZFHhzk

Join QEM Network for the next Research HEROES series, 3 new sessions to deepen insights and expand research + community partnerships.
Featuring Frances Carter-Johnson, James Smith, Josh Trapani, Toni Dancstep, Toya Frank, Naomi Hall-Byers and Tori Rhoulac Smith.

Learn, connect, grow. 🔗 qem.org/qem-events

Join QEM Network for the next Research HEROES series, 3 new sessions to deepen insights and expand research + community partnerships. Featuring Aprille Ericsson, Shadei Laird, Jehnae Linkins, Emily Davis and Amaka Nwankwo.
Learn, connect, grow. 🔗 qem.org/qem-events

📣 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

📅 July 1
📘 Understanding the Implications of the National Science Board’s Report:
“Merit Review for a Changing Landscape”
Explore how evolving NSF priorities and review frameworks are shaping the research funding environment—and what that means for investigators.
📌 Remember:
Prior recordings are available in the QEM Resource Hub
Webinar attendance = automatic QEM Network enrollment
🔗 Register at https://qem.org/qem-events

Join QEM Network for the next Research HEROES series, 3 new sessions to deepen insights and expand research + community partnerships. Featuring Christopher Atchison, Yulia Goreva, Dr. Carrie L. Hall, Karen Ford-Jackson, Chaz T. Gipson, Ph.D., M.Ed., M.Div. & Joseph Isaac Ph.D.
Learn, connect, grow.

🔗 qem.org/qem-events