“Leadership is unlocking others people’s power” - President Barack Obama at Illumina ‘s genomic forum #IGF

There are no limits to what you can achieve! We're thrilled to honor Hispanic Heritage Month by shining a light on those of Hispanic heritage in STEM fields, like Katya Echazarreta, the first woman born in Mexico to journey to space!

To celebrate World Teacher Day, we're excited to announce our second annual STEM Educator Award in partnership with the Illumina Corporate Foundation. Learn more at SD2.org/scholars.

We are excited to introduce you to Cohort 3 of the Squared Fellows program. These incredible students represent some of our brightest future STEM leaders. Want to learn more about this cohort? Visit SD2.org and see "Events & Resources."

Bay Area: Join us as we hear from local Black biotech trailblazers who are making important contributions to the life science industry during our next Let's Talk About series event. Be part of the conversation: bit.ly/3RGMBL5 pic.x.com/utmlQqir4q

YOU Belong in STEM, the Department of Education’s signature initiative to modernize STEM education, has a simple message: all students, no matter their background, deserve a world class education in STEM to prepare them and our country for the future.

#MakeWaves 🌊💗

Join us for our SD2 All Hands next month! We're hosting a housewarming for our new office as well as officially launching our new initiative, the Talent Diversity Network. Space is limited. Visit us online at SD2.org under the "Events & Resources" tab to register.

“Being your authentic self is the most important thing. We need people willing to be uncomfortable in real conversations so more people can feel included and respected.”-Deborah Wafer, HIV Prevention Medical Scientist Gilead Sciences at our Black Biotech Trailblazers event.

Cassandra is a passionate advocate for expanding opportunities for women and people of color! Cassandra Schaeg, creator of SIP Wine and Beer, will serve as host of the upcoming KPBS docuseries "Fresh Glass." Cheers to Cassandra!🍷

In this season of thanks and community, we're grateful for our SD2 family. Want to join us for our next All Hands gathering to meet other individuals that believe that diversity belongs in STEM? Visit SD2.org and sign up for our email list to get regular updates!

“Science is for everyone”: Meet Ashley Head, a global trial lead for a major pharmaceutical company, as he shares his experience in the STEM industry. Listen to more of Ashley’s story here: bit.ly/3Icp9no

“Continuously learning and growing”: Ruth Tadesse, a software engineer at Qualcomm, dives into her experience and passion for lifelong learning within the STEM industry. Watch more of her story here: bit.ly/3xTVcCP

We had such a great time at our inaugural Black Leaders in STEM dinner last month! Swipe through to see some highlights of our evening 💌🔬

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!!! Are you interested in pursuing a STEM degree at UC San Diego? Visit paths.ucsd.edu/application for eligibility requirements and deadlines. Please share this amazing opportunity with graduating high school seniors who have applied to UCSD in a STEM major!

Today is National DNA Day! We're celebrating by watching an interview that one of our scholars, Evelyn, did with @illuminainc about her experience in STEM and learning about genomics 🧬 👩‍🔬 Check out the full interview here: bit.ly/41nu4cj

Our Spring 2023 Fellows Cohort had the best time getting to meet with Pfizer Inc. and learning about the Pharmaceutical industry 🔬

Alejandro Pliego, one of our amazing Fellows and rising freshman at Princeton University, recently toured Illumina’s San Diego headquarters to learn about genomics and meet with Princeton alumni 🎓 Check out his journey here: bit.ly/45oJEqH

Tracy Chou is a leader in the movement for diversity in STEM 👩‍🔬 Learn about her accomplishments on our blog here: bit.ly/41EVZEY