Scattered outages across LA over the weekend caused our power to go out, but nothing could stop the festivities at this year’s STEM Advantage Gala! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the night a success. We raised nearly $250,000 thanks to your generosity and commitment to empowering the next generation […]
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Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating and supporting our future STEM leaders. Connect with the CA STEM Community and hear moving stories from our talented scholars—witnessing firsthand how your contributions as donors are making a significant impact on their lives and careers. 📅 Save the Date: Friday, September 6, from 7 – 10 PM📍 Venue: Skirball Cultural
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On April 25, 2024 STEM Advantage held a successful information session and mixer at California State University San Marcos to recruit the next cohort of scholars! Thank you to Jeffrey Morales, the Engineering Pathways Advisor, for pulling together a record number of interested students.
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In an age where technological advancements are not just shaping but revolutionizing the workforce, a landmark event is set to offer groundbreaking insights into the implications of generative AI for your strategy. Scheduled for Thursday, May 9th, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, the gathering aims to explore how
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As the capstone to Women’s History Month, STEM Advantage held an event last night for scholars, alumni, mentors and other women professionals from Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH), Technology Women in Entertainment and Qvest. There was an amazing panel of Women Technology Leaders sharing insights on the topic of Finding Your Voice: How to contribute impactfully at work. Thank you
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On February 27, 2024, STEM Advantage hosted a mixer with Cal State LA. Against the backdrop of academic excellence, STEM scholars mingled, shared insights, and forged valuable networks with peers and faculty. Thank you to Daniel Galván, Director of Acceleration Initiatives and Student Engagement at Cal State LA; Nancy Warter-Perez, Dean of the College of Engineering,
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STEM Advantage kicked off our 2024 Leadership Development series, featuring career panels and professional development topics, such as behavioral interviewing and LinkedIn profile optimization for our scholars! As part of the program, Microsoft graciously hosted an AI Briefing and Networking event at their Irvine Technology Center. Special thanks to Brian Gant, Global Client Director at
On January 16th, STEM Advantage and Reddit joined forces to host a panel for our 2024 Leadership Development series, engaging scholars in discussions covering AI, strategies for overcoming Imposter Syndrome, technical interviewing skills, and navigating the job market as first-generation professionals. We extend our gratitude to our incredible hosts, Deitrick Franklin, Manager of Global Emerging
Thank you to everyone who supported and joined us for our 11th Annual STEM Advantage Scholarship Gala! A very special thank you to our Scholars, alumni, Board of Directors, honorees Sony Pictures Entertainment and Women in Technology Hollywood, and our incredible emcee Frank Mottek. We are grateful to our generous sponsors: Farmers Insurance, Reddit Inc.,
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STEM Advantage’s annual fundraising gala is a vital event that aims to support students from nontraditional backgrounds pursuing STEM education at California State University (CSU) campuses. Each year, the event gathers industry professionals, educators, and donors, all committed to promoting diversity in STEM fields. The reality is clear: students from diverse backgrounds often face unique
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