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UX/UI 101: What it Is, Why it Matters, and How to Break In

Curious about UX/UI and whether it’s the right career path for you? In this blog, we break down what UX and UI design really mean and how to get started, especially if you're early in your career or exploring a pivot. If you’re a creative problem-solver who cares about how people experience technology, this might be your next big move.

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Introducing the Summer 2025 AdaMarie Experts

Meet the 2025 AdaMarie Experts—a dynamic group of STEM leaders, strategists, educators, and innovators guiding this year’s Career Accelerator and Career Navigation Summit. From personal branding and resume strategy to leadership, networking, and navigating career pivots, these experts bring real-world experience and actionable insight.

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More Than Money: What You Can (and Should) Negotiate Beyond Salary

Salary isn’t the only thing on the table. From flexible schedules to mentorship and wellness support, early-career STEM professionals—especially those from underrepresented groups—can and should negotiate for more. Here are seven high-impact benefits you can ask for (even in your first or second role) to build a more supportive, sustainable career.

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7 Benefits of Community Memberships for Early-Career STEM Professionals

Professional memberships can be a powerful career accelerator—especially for early-career STEM professionals from underrepresented groups. In this blog, we break down seven key benefits of joining a membership network like AdaMarie, from gaining access to exclusive opportunities to building authentic community.

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Unlocking the Full Potential of Women in STEM: Why Gender Balance is the Key to Innovation

Women in STEM have made significant contributions and now earn over half of STEM degrees, yet workplace barriers continue to limit their career growth and innovative potential. To drive progress, companies must commit to equitable practices—ensuring fair project allocation, recognition, and performance evaluations—to unlock the full value of gender-balanced teams and fuel industry-wide innovation.

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Mirrors: Jenna Matthews, Principal Data Architect

Discover the journey of Jenna Matthews, Principal Data Architect at Columbia Southern University, in our lastest AdaMarie Mirrors interview. Jenna reflects on redefining success, embracing rejection, and making space for what really matters—both in data and in life.

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Professional Wellness as Collective Practice: A Message for Recent STEM Grads

Entering the workforce in an era of economic shifts and AI disruption isn’t easy, but it can sharpen your clarity and strengthen your support system. In this blog, AdaMarie CEO Rebecca Tierney, pens a message to recent grads about prioritizing professional wellness, asking better questions, and leaning into community.

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Ask AdaMarie: Is cold messaging the hiring manager a power move or a red flag?

“Hi, AdaMarie! Everyone recommends reaching out to the hiring manager and/or a team member when you apply for a position. They say, “Just write to them that you’ve applied.” I asked my ex-managers about this approach and they were less than enthusiastic about this. So, what’s the truth? And what should I actually tell them if I overcome my natural shyness and decide to write a message?”

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