Our Events
Join national conversations designed to help scholars build confidence, expand opportunity, and thrive in science, engineering, and life
Virtual events focused on careers, leadership, and civic engagement are designed to connect scholars to ideas, people, and pathways that move their futures forward.
Featured events
Science for Policy Conference: Future NOW! Emergizing abundance and resilience
This conference brings together leaders in science and policy to explore how we can create a more abundant and resilient future. Through wide-ranging conversations on energy and health, participants will share ideas, build connections, and identify solutions that improve people's lives while protecting our planet.
What Now? Navigating your first professional steps in STEM
Learn essential leadership and teamwork skills needed to transition from academia to a high-impact STEM career,
Science in Democracy: How to engage candidates with science and evidence
Learn how to craft science and technology questions for candidates or develop science-informed policy statements that candidates can use.
Past ADDSTEAM Events
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Half-Hour Chats: Careers Exploration
April 21, 2026 • Virtual
Participants explored career pathways across for-profit, nonprofit, and government organizations through speaker spotlights and discussion. -
Tuesdays with Dr. Tepring
April 21, 2026 • Virtual
Dr. Tepring Piquado led a conversation on science, career growth, leadership, and real-world impact. -
Engaging with Political Candidates Ahead of the Midterms
April 29, 2026 • Virtual
Participants learned strategies for engaging candidates, asking meaningful questions, and elevating the role of science in public decision-making. -
Science for Policy Conference: Future NOW! Energizing Abundance and Resilience
May 15–16, 2026 • UC Riverside
Scientists, policymakers, and leaders gathered to discuss resilience, abundance, health, energy, and evidence-informed solutions for the future.