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Bioinformatics 101: What it is and How to Get Started
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and mathematics to analyze and interpret biological data. It helps researchers understand genetic sequences, protein structures, and evolutionary relationships.
Data Analysts: Turning Numbers into Insights
When people think about the power of data, they often focus on AI, machine learning, or big tech companies. But behind every smart business decision, medical breakthrough, or climate prediction, there’s a data analyst transforming raw data into meaningful insights.
4/3: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 4/3/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
The Power of Mentorship in Building Inclusive STEM Workplaces
Mentorship is a crucial tool for closing the gender gap in STEM, but to be truly effective, it must be intentional, equitable, and outcomes-focused. By providing women with senior mentors, fostering sponsorship opportunities, and developing essential workplace skills, organizations can drive meaningful career advancement and create a more inclusive workforce.
Mirrors: Lauren Wallace, Industrial Engineer
The AdaMarie Mirrors reflect the many winding paths to success—real stories of real women, so you can see yourself in them. This month, we welcome Lauren Wallace, an Industrial Engineer at X-Energy, whose career journey is a testament to adaptability and leadership. Read on to learn how she balances ambition, leadership, and personal fulfillment.
Women in STEM Deserve Equal Pay— Here’s How We Get There
Equal Pay Day (March 25) is a reminder of the persistent gender wage gap. This date marks how far into the year women must work to earn what men made in the previous year.
3/19: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 3/19/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
Mirrors: Frankie Foltz, Associate Scientist
Associate Scientist Frankie Foltz shares about overcoming challenges, finding community, and finding purpose where you are.
Breaking Down Barriers and Building Inclusive Workplaces for Women in STEM
Systemic barriers such as biased project allocation, lack of recognition, and flawed performance evaluations continue to hinder women’s progress in STEM. To foster truly inclusive workplaces, organizations must implement systemic solutions, from equitable project distribution to bias-free AI, ensuring that women are not only included but empowered to lead and innovate.
Cybersecurity and STEM: Creating Pathways for Women in Tech’s Most Critical Field
The demand for cybersecurity professionals is rapidly increasing, and the growing talent gap presents an opportunity to bring more women into the field—particularly in leadership and technical roles where diverse perspectives are needed to improve security strategies.
Celebrating Women in STEM on International Women’s Day
Every year, International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder of the brilliance and creativity that women bring to every industry, but especially STEM, where women have long been pioneers, from Ada Lovelace’s foundational work in computing to Katherine Johnson’s critical calculations for NASA’s space missions.
3/6: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 3/6/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
Ask AdaMarie: Do you have any tips on how to network?
“Hi AdaMarie! I went to university outside of the US, but I am applying to US jobs. However, all my friends who have jobs in the US got them through internships while at university through US university job fairs. Obviously, I couldn't do that. Do you have any tips on how to network, even though my network is primarily thousands of miles away?”
AdaMarie Celebrates Black History Month: Workplace Icons
Everyone should know Katherine Johnson, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Mae Jemison (and if you don’t, here’s your chance to learn!), but Black women in STEM continue to shape the future every day. From pioneering vaccine development to revolutionizing AI and space exploration, these modern-day innovators are breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible. Meet the Black STEM workplace icons making waves right now—leaders, researchers, and engineers whose work is shaping the world we live in.
2/13: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 2/13/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
Closing the STEM Gender Gap: The Role of Bridge Skills
Recently, the narrative around women in STEM has focused heavily on recruitment. Companies have made strides in increasing the number of women entering the field. Yet, a glaring issue remains: retention.
1/30: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 1/30/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
Ask AdaMarie: How Do I Create a Standout Online Presence?
“Hi AdaMarie! I want to create a professional online presence that makes me stand out to potential employers, but I’m not sure what’s most important to include or how to get started. What are some tips for setting up an online profile that gets noticed?”
1/16: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 1/16/2025: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
Energy: Activated. Unlocking the Potential of Women in STEM.
If the number of women pursuing STEM careers is increasing, and employers are stating that gender balance is a top priority, what’s going wrong? Sara Sanford and the AdaMarie Inclusion Lab set out to understand what has worked, what makes it effective, and how organizations can gain an edge by becoming career destinations for the next generation of women in STEM.