Professional Development
Tools
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The TMCF resume is one the best resume templates to start with. It’s simple, concise, and is widely used.
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As most communications between peers, leadership, recruiters, hiring managers occurs through email, it is essential that you present your professional is in your communication as well.
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Understanding how to dress, when to dress, and what to wear in professional settings can be difficult. Take a look at some resources to help with making the right decisions.
Conferences
NSBE Annual Convention: https://convention.nsbe.org
NSBE Professional Development Conference: https://www.pdc-nsbe.org
NOBCChE Annual Conference: https://www.nobcche.org/conference
Emerging Researchers National (ERN): https://emerging-researchers.org/
Great Minds in STEM (GMiS): https://greatmindsinstem.org
ABRCMS (Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students): https://abrcms.org/
Materials Research Society (MRS): https://www.mrs.org/#
American Chemical Society (ACS): https://www.acs.org/meetings/acs-meetings/future-meetings.html
Internships & Careers
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NASA Pathways
Internships
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Sandia National Laboratories
Internships, Postdoc, and Full-Time Positions
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The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Internships, Postdoc, and Full-Time Positions
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Idaho National Laboratory
Internships, Postdoc, and Full-Time Positions
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Northrop Grumman
Internships & Full-Time Positions
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Department of Navy HBCU/MI Internship Program
Internships
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Argonne National Laboratory
Internships, Postdocs, Full-Time Positions
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Internships, Postdocs, Full-Time Positions
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Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP)
Internships
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U.S. Department of Energy
Internships, Postdocs
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Internships & Postdocs
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
Fellowships
Fellowships & Scholarships
Scholarships are well known for their ability to cover expenses incurred from attending college. Another hidden gem are fellowships. Fellowships not only covers college tuition, they guarantee internships, pay stipends, and typically last for the entire of your degree.
Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART)
Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
GEM Fellowship
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program
Argonne National Laboratory Seasonal Internship Program
U.S. DOE Scholars Program
U.S. DOE Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP)