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Today we’re highlighting a workshop hosted by Sandia National Labs on cutting-edge research on energy conversion technology. This is perfect for aspiring scientists and engineers passionate about solving the climate crisis and flexing their lab skills.

We’re also featuring a major development in medical robots: researchers are creating exoskeletons to help patients regain mobility.

Stay tuned until the end to watch an awesome TikTok this Tuesday—you won’t want to miss it!

Upcoming Opportunities

⚡ U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Hosts Webinar on Interdisciplinary Scientific Communication

As research advances at lightning speed, the ability to clearly explain your work to diverse audiences is more valuable than ever. That’s why the DoE is offering a free virtual webinar featuring a panel of experts from academia, national labs, and industry. They’ll share real strategies they use to communicate complex science across disciplines and with the public.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills, get insider tips, and connect with scientists working across a range of cutting-edge fields.

📅 Webinar Details

• Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

• Time: 2:00-3:00 PM EDT

• Location: Virtual

• Host: U.S. Department of Energy

• Cost: $200

• Register Online: [Register]

⚠️ Bonus Opportunities You Should Know

• 🧪 NSF REU Summer Research Programs: List of funded undergrad research programs. (Search here)

• 💰 NASA OSTEM Internships: List of NASA Internships for high school and undergraduate STEM students (More info).

• 🧠 NASA Pathways Internship: Multi-semester internship involving different career paths at NASA (Link).

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Scientist’s Scroll

💰 Private Sector Now Dominates U.S. Research Funding

New data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) shows a major shift in who’s funding science in America.

In 2022, private-sector research spending surged to $125 billion (50%), far outpacing the $86 billion (34%) from the federal government and $40 billion (16%) from state and local sources.

Back in 2010, the landscape looked very different: the private sector funded just 38%, while the federal government covered over 45% of all research expenditures.

This rapid rise in private investment is largely fueled by booming interest in AI, machine learning, clean energy, and biotech innovation.

🔗 Read the full article here —>

Tip of the Day

🌉 Don’t Burn Bridges with People You Dislike

Whether in school, research, or internships, you’ll inevitably cross paths with people you don’t click with. While it’s tempting to cut ties, staying professional and courteous can save you from missed opportunities down the road. Here’s why:

• Science Is a Small World: People move around in academia and industry and you never know if today’s rival is tomorrow’s hiring manager.

• Reputation Follows You: How you handle conflict speaks volumes. Staying respectful builds your professional image.

• Collaboration Beats Isolation: You don’t have to be friends, but cooperating opens doors to projects, publications, and networking.

• You Might Change Your Mind: First impressions aren’t always right. In fact, some of the best collaborators come from rocky starts.

• They Know People Too: Even if you’ll never work with them again, they’re connected to others who might hear your name later.

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Today’s Theme: TikTok Tuesday

Tuesdays are better than Mondays, right?

Let’s enjoy an awesome TikTok watching this user documenting her life as an engineer!

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