Camille Smith shares a candid reflection on learning to advocate for yourself early in your career, from getting clear on what you want to documenting your impact and making intentional asks. She reframes self-advocacy as a skill you can build over time, not a trait you either have or don’t.

If concern for the planet is part of who you are, it does not have to live separately from your career. Celebrate Earth Day by exploring five growing STEM roles at the intersection of science and sustainability.

AdaMarie Expert Kima Sargsyan explores how a simple shift in thinking can make AI tools significantly more useful by focusing on problem definition, audience clarity, and iteration. By borrowing principles from product teams, she shows how better thinking leads to better outputs.

Posted 4/10/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

“I work in a highly technical role and want to better understand the business side. What’s the best way to build range without overwhelming myself?”

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!