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Join QEM Network for the next Research HEROES series, 2 new sessions to deepen insights and expand research + community partnerships. Featuring Joseph Isaac, Aprille Ericsson, Yulia Goreva & Ken Wright.
Learn, connect, grow.
Register at https://qem.org/qem-events/

He took wheelchair users into Mammoth Cave. And it changed everything. 🦽🪨

Christopher Atchison has lived many lives.
Army ROTC cadet. UPS driver. Middle school science teacher. Varsity wrestling coach. NSF Program Officer. Full professor of geology at the University of Cincinnati. HEROES Fellow. And founder of the International Association for Geoscience Diversity, now active in 40 countries worldwide.
But the moment that changed everything? Taking six wheelchair users into Mammoth Cave for the first time and watching their faces light up with curiosity, joy and discovery. 🦽🪨
In this episode of the HEROIC Podcast, Chris joins Greg for a wide ranging conversation about NSF research funding, disability inclusion in STEM, mentorship, and why being told to just work harder is almost never the right advice.
This is a must listen. 🖤🎓
Listen now on Spotify 🎧 Share this with someone who works in higher education! 🔁👇

Led by Frances Carter-Johnson, James Smith, and Quincy Brown, this series brings together researchers, educators, administrators, and students for high-impact conversations at the intersection of AI and higher education.

There are still several sessions remaining. Whether you're looking to build new skills or stay ahead of the curve, now is the time to get involved.

📌 Register for upcoming sessions: https://qem.org/qem-events/

📚 Missed the first session? It's now available in the QEM Resource Hub — learn on your schedule.

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Happy holiday weekend from our team to yours! 🇺🇸🎉

We are signing off for the July 4th holiday weekend and we hope you are too! 🧨
Wishing our entire community a safe, happy and joy filled celebration. Enjoy the cookouts, the fireworks and the good company. 🌭🎆
We will see you back here next week! 🖤

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Legacy isn't just what you build. It's what you give back. 🖤

Tori Rhoulac Smith has built an extraordinary career as a civil engineer, HEROES Fellow, and NSF Program Director.
But what stands out most? She came back to Howard University, the institution that shaped her, to pour into the next generation as a faculty member.

In her interview with Greg, she reflects on interviewing the iconic Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and shares the wise advice from her mom that has guided her throughout her journey.
This is what legacy in STEM looks like. 🎓🖤

Watch the full interview 👉 wehbseeutv.org Tag someone who embodies this kind of legacy! 🔁👇