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Career insights, community stories, and practical advice for early-career and career-changing STEM professionals.
6/22: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 6/22/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
Space is Closer Than You Think: A Conversation with Camille Bergin and Priya Abiram
Space is closer to your everyday life than you think, and the careers building the future of space exploration are more accessible than most people realize. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live, Camille Bergin, Chief Marketing Officer of Star Catcher and founder of The Galactic Gal, joins aerospace engineer and AdaMarie Fellow Priya Abiram to reframe who space is for, what nontraditional pathways actually look like, and why curiosity and storytelling matter just as much as technical skill.
What It Takes to Sustain Growth in Your STEM Career: A Conversation with Dr. Scyatta Wallace
Sustaining a STEM career requires more than ambition and achievement; it requires a deeper understanding of growth, purpose, and the relationships that carry you through the hard seasons. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live replay, Dr. Scyatta Wallace joins us for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a career that lasts.
Five Reasons You Should Be at the 2026 AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit
The 2026 AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit brings together STEM professionals, industry leaders, and employers for two days of conversations designed to help attendees navigate their careers with greater confidence. Discover five reasons to join us this September and learn how the Summit can support your next step.
7 Ways to Be a Meaningful Ally in the Workplace This Pride Month and Every Month
Meaningful allyship for LGBTQ+ colleagues is built in small, consistent, intentional moments that happen year-round. This post breaks down seven practical ways to show up as a genuine ally in the workplace, from speaking up when something is not okay to advocating for inclusive policies in the rooms where decisions are made.
#AskAdaMarie: How do I know if I’m not ready or just scared?
#AskAdaMarie: “Hi, AdaMarie! I’ve been offered a stretch opportunity that feels exciting but intimidating. How do I know if I’m not ready or just scared?”
LinkedIn Live Replay: Pivots, Passions, and Social Impact
There is a lot of pressure in early-career STEM to get it right the first time, but Jasmine Muse's journey from clinical work to regulatory affairs is proof that the most meaningful careers are rarely linear. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live, she and 2026 Fellow June Sirichusinwong explore what it actually looks like to pivot with intention, follow genuine curiosity, and build a career in STEM that goes beyond the expected path.
Leading Yourself First: A Conversation with Dr. Victoria Farris
Self-leadership is about getting intentional with the story you are telling yourself before you ever walk into a room. In this AdaMarie Fireside Chat, Dr. Victoria Farris and Nancy Fallon unpack the thinking patterns that shape how we show up, how to stop battling your inner critic, and why the most important leadership shift you can make starts entirely in your own head.
The Gender Gap in Generative AI
The gender gap in AI adoption is real, compounding, and deeply connected to who was included — and who was left out — when these systems were built. In this post, 2026 AdaMarie Fellow Avni Mohan makes the case for why women need to engage with generative AI now, not despite its flaws, but because of them.
Networking Became Easier When I Stopped Treating It Like Networking
The most lasting professional connections rarely come from structured networking events — they come from moments of genuine curiosity and a willingness to simply listen. June Sirichusinwong reframes networking as human connection and makes the case for showing up as your authentic self, staying curious, and letting conversations lead where they will.
6/1: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 6/1/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!
#AskAdaMarie: Is What You Are Already Doing Leadership? Yes. Here Is How to Grow It.
#AskAdaMarie: I don’t manage anyone, but I often end up coordinating projects and supporting teammates. Does that count as leadership, and how do I grow it intentionally?”
10 Ways to Lead Before You Get the Official Title
The professionals who grow fastest are not waiting for a title to start leading — they are already doing it in the small, consistent, visible ways that build trust over time. This post breaks down ten practical ways to lead before you have the official role, from staying emotionally steady in chaos to advocating for others and solving problems not just symptoms.
You Do Not Need a Perfect Start. You Need to Start Building.
Priya Abiram started her first semester of engineering at Cornell with a 2.5 GPA and went on to work on astronaut life support systems for a private space station, and in this post she shares exactly how she got there. From building personal projects and cold emailing researchers to using LinkedIn with intention and going deep on fewer things, this is the practical advice she wishes someone had given her earlier.
You Do Not Have to Borrow Your Boss's Panic
The chaos filtering down from leadership right now is real but Victoria Farris says the most powerful thing an early-career professional can do in this moment is stop mirroring it. In this post she shares how to find your own footing, give your manager grace without losing yourself, and show up as a leader before you ever have the title.
Stretch Opportunity or Overload? A Conversation with Dr. Brooke Grindlinger
Not every stretch opportunity leads to growth. Some quietly become unsustainable. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live replay, Dr. Brooke Grindlinger shares how to tell the difference, what questions to ask before saying yes, and how to protect your energy and credibility while still showing up as ambitious and growth-oriented.
Five Women's Health Apps You Should Know About
Taking care of your health while navigating a demanding career requires the right tools and most people are only scratching the surface of what is available. This post highlights five women's health apps worth knowing about, from FDA-cleared fertility tracking to all-in-one wellness hubs, each designed to help you understand your body as well as you understand your field.
Influence Without Authority: A Conversation with Dr. Victoria Farris
How do you build influence at work before you have formal authority? In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live replay, Dr. Victoria Farris joins Nancy Fallon to explore emotional intelligence, workplace dynamics, and what it actually looks like to lead before you feel fully established.
Mirrors: Joané Booth, People & Culture Manager
Joané Booth's path from journalism dreams to People & Culture leadership was never part of the plan but the detour turned out to be the destination. In this AdaMarie Mirror, she reflects on the mentors who refused to let her play small and why protecting your personal wellbeing is a boundary.
5/18: Featured STEM Jobs
Posted 5/18/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!