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How to Lock In Without Burning Out

You’ve probably heard it all over social media lately: “I’m locking in.” But here’s the truth no one says out loud: locking in doesn’t mean running yourself into the ground. Check out these three ways to lock in without burning out.

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What If the Future of AI Isn’t Female?

Our new white paper, What If the Future of AI Isn’t Female?, explores the risks of gender imbalance in AI development and leadership, and what it will take to build smarter, fairer, and more sustainable technology.

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Navigating, Negotiating, and Normalizing Your STEM Journey with Jayshree Seth of 3M

Jayshree Seth—Corporate Scientist at 3M and the company’s first Chief Science Advocate—shared her journey and the perspectives that shaped her 30+ year career in STEM. Using the telescope, microscope, and periscope as metaphors, she encouraged attendees to balance detail with big-picture vision, embrace humility, and advocate for their place in STEM.

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Negotiate Like Your Career Depends on It with Kimberly Bennett

In STEM, knowing your worth is only the beginning—communicating it is what transforms careers. In this AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit replay, lawyer and entrepreneur Kimberly Bennett shares practical negotiation strategies to help you advocate for yourself, use silence with confidence, and treat negotiation like a muscle.

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Make Your Work Meaningful with Jennifer Tolman

In this session replay, Jennifer Tolman explores what it means to make your STEM career meaningful by connecting technical skills to real-world impact. Drawing on her leadership at Dignity Grows, she highlights how aligning work with your values can drive both career growth and systemic change.

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AI Readiness in STEM Careers with Shannon Smith

In this AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit replay, Shannon Smith, AI Strategy Lead at Tyrannosaurus Tech, shares how STEM professionals can demonstrate “AI readiness” even without deep technical expertise.

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From Lab Bench to Launchpad with Dr. Carmen Banks

Startups move fast—and for STEM professionals, that speed can translate into powerful career growth. In her lightning talk, From Lab Bench to Launchpad, Dr. Carmen Banks, Ph.D. shares her journey across biotech startups and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, adaptability, and professional branding.

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