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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Wondering how to attract and retain emerging talent as part of your org’s commitment to DEI? Please join us December 7, 2022 for our 4th Annual “Workforce of the Future” event, moderated by our own amazing Christina Shareef of Reddit and headlined by an impressive panel from Google, Deloitte, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Shawmut Design and
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On Saturday evening, August 27, 2022, STEM Advantage is celebrating our 10th Anniversary at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to raise funds for STEM Advantage Scholarships. To register or donate, visit https://bit.ly/stemgala2022 Thank you to our very generous sponsors! Diamond Sponsor: Farmers Insurance Platinum Plus Sponsor: The Trade Desk Platinum Sponsors: ADP, Cognizant, Reddit, Southern California
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Thank you to those who joined us for our annual gala to Advance Equity Through Education. For those unable to join, you missed an inspiring program. Thank you to our talented and inspiring scholars Idenia, Sirena, Gary, Leslie, Matthew, and Maria, for sharing their stories and representing our scholars and alumni so well. Thank you
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Thank you to the Los Angeles Business Journal for this incredible honor. Thank you to our Board of Directors and Advisory Board for your commitment and dedication to our mission and scholars. Thank you to our mentors, internship partners, donors, and sponsors for bringing our program to life. And thank you to our STEM Advantage
Join us April 13, 2021 for an evening of open conversation with Black STEM professionals where they share the factors that influenced their academic and professional journeys. In this discussion, they will delve into obstacles encountered, how they overcame challenges, and the unwritten rules in the workplace Black professionals navigate through or jump over to
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During our annual Workforce of the Future event on December 9th, 2020, we learned how leading organizations reshaped their workplace to support their people during the pandemic and after the killing of George Floyd, and evolved their workforce philosophies and programs. Thank you to our panelists for sharing their experiences, insights and advice: Pamella Raison, Co-Chair of the
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Panelists: JuanJo Duran, Head of Media and Entertainment, Multicultural US and Latam at Google Nicol Turner Lee, Director, Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution Denny Tu, Chief Marketing Officer, IMAX Kanyatta Walker, Vice President Digital, Global Product and Technology at ADP Co-Hosts: Angela Gardner, Partner, Media, Entertainment & Digital
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On October 24, we held a very successful panel and networking event on the Sony Pictures lot that is sure to become an annual event. Our panelists provided insight into the war on talent, the business case for diversity and inclusiveness, how leaders can support five generations of talent with different work styles and motivations for individual growth and team
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On Saturday, April 27, 2019, we celebrated our STEM Advantage Scholars and recognized scholarship donors at our annual Scholarship Gala. The event was held under the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center, Samuel Oschin Space Shuttle Endeavour Pavilion. Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, we raised over $200,000 for scholarships to help STEM