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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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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