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NSF Launches Bold Push to Shape the Future of Engineering
America's top science agency is on a mission to recruit the next generation of innovators.
Joseph Sampson
June 06, 2025 • 5 minutes
What’s Happening Today!
Welcome back to another daily post from That Black Chemist! Fridays are for the innovators — and today, we’re putting the spotlight on engineers.
From shaping Earth’s future to reaching for the stars, the engineering world is calling — and the NSF is launching a new initiative to bring in the next generation of talent!
Plus, we’re diving into how you can become an engineer at NASA and help lead humanity’s next great adventure: space exploration. Buckle up! 🚀
Upcoming Opportunities
NSF Hosts Free Webinar to Attract the Next Generation of Engineers
The NSF Engineering Directorate (ENG) is launching a multi-year initiative, called the Professional Formation of Engineers, to explore innovative ways of expanding and diversifying the engineering workforce.
Whether you’re interested in STEM education, outreach, or policy, this webinar offers valuable insights into shaping the future of engineering.
💸 Cost: Completely free
📅 Date: June 10th, 2025
🕰️ Time: 3:00 PM EST
💼 What You’ll Learn:
Strategies for introducing engineering to prospects across all age groups.
How professional identity in engineering intersects with personal identity.
Ways to incorporate inclusion and alignment with engineering norms and ethics.
⚠️ Bonus Opportunities You Should Know
🧠 BioSpace Workshop: How to use AI tools to streamline your life science research (Register here).
🧪 NSF REU Summer Research Programs: List of funded undergrad research programs (Search here).
🎓 NSF GFRP Fellowship: $37,000 stipend + tuition coverage for incoming PhD students (More info).
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Scientist’s Scroll
🚀 How to Launch Your Engineering Career at NASA
Space is humanity’s next great frontier—and NASA is seeking the next generation of ambitious, innovative engineers to help lead the way.
NASA offers paid internships, hands-on projects, and mentorship opportunities for those in high school or college seeking to pursue this career path.
Don’t wait for an opportunity, start your journey today!
Tip of the Day
✍🏾 How to Actually Take an Exam the Right Way
🧰 Bring Your Arsenal: Show up prepared with multiple sharp pencils, a good eraser, a fully charged calculator, and anything else allowed.
⏩ Skip, Don’t Stall: Knock out the easy questions first, build momentum, and come back to the tough ones with a fresh mind.
❓ Ask for Clarity: If something in the instructions seems unclear, ask! Instructors expect questions and you’ll save yourself from a simple misunderstanding.
✅ Double-Check Everything: Once you’re done, use the remaining time to review. You’ll often catch careless mistakes.
Today’s Theme: Fact or Fiction Friday
Congratulations on making it through the work week! Ready to test your science savvy?
👇🏾 Vote if you think the statement below is fact or fiction and tell us why in the comments!
Statement: Glass is a supercooled liquid that flows over time.
Which statement is factual? Results revealed next Friday! |
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