In this quarter’s newsletter:

It's the last week to add your voice!

We've been working with researchers at Higher Ed Insight to develop a detailed analysis of the SSMN program: what we currently offer, how it aligns with the needs and expectations of alumni, and where the SSMN should focus its resources in the future. Hearing directly from you is at the heart of this effort! Thank you so much for your participation.

If you haven't already taken the survey, here’s how:   

1. Find the survey invitation link in your email.

All Sloan Scholar alumni receive unique survey invitation links,* which were sent via email in March and April by Tashera Gale and Valencia Clement of Higher Ed Insight. Look for an email from [email protected] and [email protected]. 

(*Note: Survey links are not tied to your name, email address, or other identifier — your responses will remain fully anonymous.) 

If you didn’t receive a survey invitation, email Tashera and/or Val directly or tell the SSMN staff by replying to this email. The HEI team will set you up with a survey link right away.

2. Start, save, and return to the survey as much as you want.

We expect the survey to take you 15-20 minutes, but you don’t need to do it in one sitting.

3. Finish adding your voice by May 16!

As a modest token of our gratittude, HEI will send you a $10 gift card on behalf of the SSMN.

Call for Proposals:

Announcing the 2025 SSMN Research Symposium!

Submission Deadline: Monday, June 30

The second biennial SSMN Research Symposium will take place October 29-30 in Atlanta, GA! Give a talk and deepen your community connections before attending the SREB Institute on Teaching and Mentoring from October 31-November 2.

The SSMN Symposium is a space for alumni of all STEM disciplines and career paths to share what they’re passionate about and experience the incredible diversity of science happening in this community. Propose a talk on what excites you, supports you, puzzles you, or motivates you.

Proposals can center on any topic relevant to the community or the presenter's professional interests. Past speakers have presented on:

• Current research in ecology, environmental engineering, robotics, cell biology, and many other fields
• Mentoring approaches and initiatives
• Bringing STEM expertise to roles in the arts, government, and education
• Teaching techniques
• Ethical approaches to collaborative community-based research
• And much more!

The SSMN covers travel, lodging, meals, and conference registration for all symposium speakers. Questions are welcome at [email protected].

The SSMN is on Bluesky!

Follow us @ssmn.ssrc.org! The SSMN recently ended its presence on X/Twitter, and we look forward to connecting with the Sloan Scholar community on a new platform. We're excited to follow your updates and share jobs, events, announcements, and other opportunities. Help us find you — follow us so we can follow you back!

Celebrating Graduation with Duke Sloan Scholars

It’s graduation season! Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting some of the SSMN’s newest members at Duke University’s celebration of December '24 and May '25 Sloan Scholar graduates. Current Sloan Scholars and graduates celebrated their peers and heard congratulatory remarks from Suzanne Barbour, Dean of the Graduate School.

Congratulations to all the Sloan Scholars graduating this spring across the country!

Resources and Opportunities

Scholar Highlights

If you enjoy reading these highlights, your fellow Sloan Scholars want to read about you, too! Send us a note at [email protected] when you have news, or tag us in your LinkedIn and Bluesky posts.

Contact Us

Veronica Zepeda, Malu Napuelua, Camille Baptista, and Chace White

Staff, Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network

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