In this Week 4 2026 Accelerator session, Dr. Victoria Farris explores how emotional intelligence shapes leadership, team dynamics, and decision-making in STEM. The replay offers practical ways to build self-awareness, navigate stress, and show up more effectively in complex workplace situations.

We sat down with Aneesa Valentine, computational scientist, founder of ImpaktBio, and co-founder of The Black Life Sciences Collective, for an honest conversation about what it actually means to build a career across disciplines.

Explore key takeaways from AdaMarie’s Career Accelerator with She’kia Morant on personal branding for early-career STEM professionals. Learn how to articulate your experience, build a clear professional narrative, and turn non-linear career paths into a strategic advantage.

Learning how to be the person who can stay calm and not get sucked into contagious emotions is a key ingredient to effective leadership at any level.

Posted 3/31/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

#AskAdaMarie: “I’ve gotten really good at my core role, but I feel boxed in. How do I expand my scope without neglecting the responsibilities I already have?”

Early specialization isn't enough. Discover how building a range of experiences in your first years in STEM creates the resilience to adapt, pivot, and grow long-term.

2026 AdaMarie Fellow Avni Mohan shares how exploring beyond traditional software engineering led her to a path in AI, data science, and machine learning. Her story highlights the value of curiosity, interdisciplinary learning, and building a career that connects technical skills to real-world impact.

In this AdaMarie Mirror, Aneesa Valentine, a Sr. SciOps Engineer in biotech shares how curiosity, pivots, and teaching led to building a career across computational genomics, data science, and entrepreneurship. Aneesa’s reflection explores what it means to steward knowledge, create your own path, and take action before you feel fully ready.

In Week 2 of the AdaMarie Career Accelerator, Kinta Gates shares a grounded perspective on navigating career growth without a linear roadmap. This recap explores key themes around visibility, influence, and recognizing patterns in your experience while inviting readers to watch the full replay inside the AdaMarie Professional Network.

Posted 3/20/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we explore how invisible disabilities, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and chronic conditions, show up in STEM workplaces, and why they so often go unaddressed. We share five concrete ways you can advocate for accommodations, and a direct call to colleagues and managers to build cultures where people feel safe enough to ask for what they need.

If you’ve been feeling anxious about resumes, unsure how to talk about your experience, or stuck in the spiral of applying for jobs without hearing back, this conversation offered something better than generic advice. It gave members a sharper way to think about their skills, their stories, and the value they bring.

Choosing between two career paths can feel overwhelming, especially early in your career. In this reflection, Kinta Gates explains how focusing on your values, recognizing your “assignment,” and embracing exploration can help you navigate career crossroads with clarity and purpose.

Posted 3/12/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

Many early-career and career-changing professionals feel pressure to be fully prepared before pursuing new opportunities. In reality, employers are often looking for signals like curiosity, follow-through, communication, and adaptability that show someone can grow into the role.

Many professionals who consistently deliver strong work still struggle to feel visible on their teams. In this #AskAdaMarie response, we share simple ways to communicate your impact, connect your work to outcomes, and help others understand the value you bring without feeling like you're bragging.

In a recent fireside chat, Boomie Odumade shared reflections on mentorship, curiosity, flexibility, and navigating the moments when you’re not sure what comes next in your STEM Career. The full replay is now available inside the AdaMarie Professional Network (APN).

AdaMarie's Director of Business Operations Nancy Fallon sat down with AdaMarie Expert Marie Libres, Product Designer and Founder of Daughters Studio, for an honest, practical conversation about one of the most underrated professional skills: communicating your value without feeling like you're performing it.

In this reflection, Career Accelerator Expert She’kia Morant explores how personal branding is built through everyday interactions, reliability, collaboration, and the way you show up in professional spaces. For early-career STEM professionals, the strongest brands are not built through constant self-promotion but through trust, consistency, and curiosity.