Quality Education for Minorities - QEM Network

Last week, QEM and NSF celebrated another successful summer with our Talent Development and Innovation in Sciences (TDIS) Internship Program! This year we welcomed students from North Carolina A&T State University, the University of Delaware, Virginia Tech, the University of Florida, The University of New Mexico, the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of the District of Columbia, the University of Georgia, and Alabama A&M University. Thank you to all the NSF mentors and Fellows who helped to make this year's cohort of students a success.

We would also like to thank the campus mentors who will continue to work with the students as they continue their journey to success. Good Luck to the TDIS class of 2024 Interns.

Recognizing cultural diversity and contributions.
Let's celebrate

Mark your calendars and join us on April 4 at 2:00-3:00pm EST to learn about innovative methods to broaden the reach and significance of S-STEM grants. The in partnership with S-STEM REC will be hosting a panel of S-STEM P*s who will share the effective approaches they are utilizing to disseminate their research findings to wider communities.

To register visit: http://tinyurl.com/3fx28z4r

dissemination strategies

Excited to convene with our HBCU researchers and advocates for the inaugural CHIPS Network meeting hosted by Morgan State University and Georgia Tech University.

In honor of Black History Month let's talk about the origin of our HBCUs!!!!!

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities examines the impact black colleges and universities have had on American history, cultu...

The new S-STEM Newsletter is now available!!
https://tinyurl.com/2vh55z5a

Learn more here: https://qem.org/new-position-available/

You are cordially invited to join us for the Broadening Participation in Astrosociology Curriculum Conference. Participate in three sessions to learn about the emerging field of Astrosociology, to collaborate on the examination of the discipline, and to co-design potential Astrosociology curricula from an equity-topic centered approach that will allow for national scale of the course. See the Save the Date below, and register with link or QR code: https://form.jotform.com/QEMNetwork/astrosociology-digital-conference

Learn more here https://tinyurl.com/y383s7u7

Today is , a day when charities, families, businesses, communities, and students around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give back. This , please consider contributing to the QEM Network at (DONATE NOW) in support of our work. Your contribution is an investment in building a strong future for students at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and in support of the communities they serve. QEM continues to be the premier organization for improving the quality of education for minorities, by providing technical assistance to build STEM capacity at MSIs, providing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, funding internship opportunities for underrepresented students, and advocating for college and career readiness in STEM.
The Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network is a 501(c)3 organization and all your donations are 100% tax deductible. Every gift that QEM receives goes to improving the quality of education for minority youth and other underserved students.
Through charitable contributions from you, the QEM Network can continue to address issues of diversity, inclusion, and leadership in STEM education, technology, and the 21st Century workforce. Please contact us by phone at 202-659-1818 or by email at [email protected] if there are any questions or to learn more about what we do!

This is an alert regarding an upcoming QEM NSF BIO 2-day grantsmanship development workshop, specifically designed for Biology faculty at Minority-serving institution (MSI), community college (CC), and underrepresented minority (URM) faculty outside of R1 institutions. This workshop is a unique opportunity to enhance your proposal writing skills, gain insights into the NSF funding process, and connect with peers and mentors in the field. This proposal development workshop will cultivate a competitive broader assembly of proposals to the following programs within the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO): RUI, BIO-BRC, CAREER, HBCU-EIR, Mid-career and training programs, REU, RaMP, and RET. We believe your participation will greatly benefit your research endeavors.

Please click this link to register for the workshop. https://form.jotform.com/QEMNetwork/Biological_Sciences_Workshop

The registration deadline is Friday, November 17, 2023.

Please click this link to submit your required one-page summary. https://form.jotform.com/QEMNetwork/biological-sciences-projec-summary

The required one-page summary is due on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Please note we have limited space, priority will be given to applicants who submit their project summaries on time and with strong project ideas.



We look forward to receiving your completed registration forms and one-page summaries. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Mercy Mugo ([email protected]) Executive Director, Project PI, QEM Network.

We are now accepting applications for the Summer Session!!!!!

Join us and let's change the national dialogue surrounding Broadening Participation to a more culturally aware and person-centered conversation!
Learn More https://qem.org/project/pipelines-to-pathways-humanizing-diversity-in-stem-conference/

POSITION TITLE: Research Coordinator
DATE EFFECTIVE: July 5, 2023
LOCATION: Remote/Telework for EST zone
TRAVEL: Light
DURATION: Full-time, Temporary

POSITION SUMMARY
QEM is seeking a Research Coordinator to provide support for the Lumina Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant-funded projects. The Research Coordinator will manage the daily operation of the research projects by performing tasks including but not limited to, developing and responding to communications, organizing data collection calendars, and conducting research.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Planning and Organizing
• Coordinate with the project leadership team on study timelines to ensure activities are conducted within the proposed timeframe
Conducting Research
• Review and provide feedback on study protocols
• Collect data using electronic tools
• Assist in conducting interviews with research subjects
• Check the validity and accuracy of collected data
• Compare reports to raw data to reduce errors and ensure that information is current and complete
• Follow up with research subjects or other researchers to verify information
• Use qualitative or quantitative methods to analyze data
• Use statistical evaluation tools/methodologies to present operational data
• Use advanced data modeling technologies to derive insights from the information gathered
• Analyze information to determine whether working hypotheses are correct
Preparing reports
• Synthesize information collected from interviews
• Prepare reports related to project activities and findings
• Work collaboratively with grant personnel to write research reports for professional presentation and publication
Additional tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Professional Experience
• Required Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong ability to complete tasks independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail• Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of statistical methods
• Research methods knowledge
• Project management abilities
• Experience working with the indigenous community
• Minimum Requirements:
• Master’s degree in social science/STEM-related field
• Previous experience in an office setting
• Previous experience in a team-based environment
• Experience with meeting rigid deadlines
• Experience with research/evaluative techniques

WAGE/SALARY: $70,000 per year
Contact: Please send CV to [email protected]

We're taking action to address misconceptions about Minority Serving Institutions and their capacity to advance research. Check out Episode #9 featuring Dr. Clay Gloster from North Carolina A&T University https://youtu.be/bMWJOwm0Twe

It's that time of year again!!!
Check our website for more information https://www.qem.org/qem-internships
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3bKSfL5

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