As the season settles in, we want to say THANK YOU to our CBSN community — our members, allies, partners, and supporters. Your engagement, leadership, advocacy, and collaboration continue to strengthen and advance Black excellence across STEMM in Canada and beyond.

🚨 #CBSNCareerChat returns this November! Join Alexandra McCann, Exec. Director of ONSIDE, for a conversation on Inclusive Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Black STEM Experts. 🗓️ Nov 12 | 🕓 4PM ET 💬 Exclusive to CBSN Members — link sent via email. #BlackInSTEMM

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Samantha Jones, CBSN Member-at-Large, on her new role as a SSHRC Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at @UNBC! Her project “Poetic Forecasts” explores the link between climate, wellness & creativity. 🌎✍🏾 
#CBSN #BantingFellow #ClimateResearch #BlackExcellence

We’re thrilled to welcome Lola Oyefeso & Ivana Okaro as CBSN’s new Program Coordinators! Lola (External Partnerships) will lead CBSN collaborations & support the Black Excellence in STEMM Conference. Ivana (Internal Programs) will oversee CBSN’s in-house initiatives & youth programs.

Sept 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day. We honour Survivors, intergenerational Survivors & the children who never returned home. It’s a day to reflect, remember & act — today & every day. 👉 Calls to Action: bit.ly/46IG7oF #EveryChildMatters #NDTR

What an unforgettable #BESTEMM2025! From Dr. Gelan Ayana Zewdie’s keynote to the Black Health Panel, career fair, workshops & the Awards Banquet — the energy was unmatched. Huge thanks to our speakers, attendees, volunteers & sponsors for making it all possible. 🙌🏾 #BlackExcellenceInSTEMM #tbt

Excited to join @scwist.ca career fair + panel Youth Leading in STEM: Building Equity through Community Partnerships! 👩🏾‍🎓 For HS students, uni students & early-career pros. Visit CBSN’s booth + others to explore opportunities & build your STEM network! 🌟 scwist.ca/programs/car... #BlackInSTEM

We’re officially a registered non-profit! 🎉 This milestone opens doors to more impact, stronger partnerships & new ways to celebrate Black excellence in STEMM across Canada. 🚀 Stay connected, become a member & join us on this journey — we’re just getting started. 😉 #CBSN #BlackExcellenceInSTEMM

Throwing it back to #BESTEMM2025 From an inspiring keynote + panels to workshops, the career info session & networking — you made it unforgettable. Thank you for bringing Black excellence in STEMM to life! 🙌 #BlackExcellenceInSTEMM

That part of the conference everyone has been waiting for 😁 Always good to unwind a little after a packed conference #BESTEMM2025

We were honoured to have Luanne Metz, MLA for Calgary-Varsity, open our BE-STEMM 2025 Awards Banquet tonight. 🏆 Thank you for your warm words and for joining us in celebrating Black excellence in STEMM! 💫 #BESTEMM2025 #BlackExcellence #CBSN #STEMMCanada #CalgaryVarsity

We’re live at the CBSN All Members Meeting at #BESTEMM2025! This annual gathering is our chance to connect as a network, reflect on our journey, and shape the future of CBSN together. Thank you to all members who continue to build this powerful community.

Dr. Upton Allen joined us at #BESTEMM2025 as the discussant for our Black Health Panel — bringing deep insight, research, and heart to a vital conversation on health equity. 🖤 Thank you for your leadership and advocacy, Dr. Allen. #BlackHealthMatters #EmancipationDay #BlackInSTEMM #CBSN

Kicking off Day 2 of #BESTEMM2025 with our Black Health Panel — a powerful conversation on wellness, equity, and systemic change. On this #EmancipationDay, we reflect on freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for health justice in Black communities. 🖤 #BlackInSTEMM #CBSN #BlackHealthMatters

Today is the final day of the BE-STEMM 2025! Join us for a day full of exciting programs like the Black Health Panel, Award Banquet and the CBSN general meeting. Let’s end this amazing event on a high note! #BESTEMM2025 #STEMM #CBSNgeneralmeeting

Are you in Calgary! Do you know you can still register? Registrations are available at the front desk. Head over to the Science Theatres hall way at the University of Calgary and join of for an amazing experience #BESTEMM2025

It’s finally here! Today’s agenda at #BESTEMM2025 is packed with amazing opportunities. Get ready for opening remarks. Don’t miss out on keynote speaker session, the chance to meet with top employers at the career and job information session, and more!

We’re proud to announce Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada as a Platinum Sponsor for BE-STEMM 2025 NSERC has supported BE-STEMM since our first conference, & their continued commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEMM helps make this gathering possible

We’re excited to announce the University of Calgary as a Platinum Sponsor and proud host of BE-STEMM 2025! This year, we’re bringing the celebration of Black excellence in STEMM to the heart of Alberta — and we couldn’t ask for a better host.

We’re proud to announce the University of Toronto as a Diamond Sponsor and continuing Network Host for BE-STEMM 2025! From the very beginning, U of T has supported the Canadian Black Scientists Network and our vision for a more inclusive and empowered STEMM community.

We’re thrilled to announce that BE-STEMM 2025 is presented by Genome Canada! As our presenting sponsor, Genome Canada is helping to power the fourth edition of Canada’s national conference celebrating Black excellence in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM).

🚨 BE-STEMM 2025 is almost here! Join us in Calgary, July 31–Aug 1. 🎤 Hear from CBSN President Dr. Lawrence Goodridge 🔑 Featuring Dr. Gelan Zewdie on AI & equitable healthcare 📍 University of Calgary 🔗 Register: blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-202...

Join us at #BESTEMM2025 for a timely panel on Innovation and Inclusion in Black Health! 📅 Aug 1 | 🕘 9AM MT 
 Hear from Dr. Onyango, Dr. Osuji, & Dr. Case — moderated by Dr. Umezurike — as they explore equity & innovation in Black health. 🎟️ Register now: tinyurl.com/bestemm2025

🎤 Excited to welcome Dr. Gelan Ayana Zewdie as a keynote at #BESTEMM2025! His work in AI for community-based disease surveillance in Africa is reshaping global public health. 📍 Calgary | 🗓️ July 31–Aug 1 🔗 Register now tinyurl.com/bestemm2025 #BlackExcellenceInSTEMM

Big congratulations to Dr. Juliet Daniel, CBSN Co-founder, on being named a Distinguished University Professor at McMaster! A globally recognized cancer biologist, Dr. Daniel’s groundbreaking work on triple-negative breast cancer in Black women is saving lives.

Congratulations to Dr. Maydianne Andrade @widowweb.bsky.social , CBSN Founding President, on her appointment as the next Dean, Faculty of Science at York University starting Jan 2026! A trailblazer in research & equity, Dr. Andrade’s impact spans science, leadership & advocacy. 👏🏽

📢 New workshop at #BE_STEMM2025! 🔍 Open Science, Research Impact & the Narrative CV Learn how to write a strong narrative CV + embrace open, inclusive research. 🎓 Led by Dr. Raad Fadaak & Dr. Jennifer D. Adams 🎟️ Register now — limited capacity! tinyurl.com/bestemm2025

Calling all CBSN members! We’re launching the 1st Black cohort of #Lab2Market Research commercialization workshop at BESTEMM2025 📍In-person at the conference + virtual follow-ups 🎯Only 25 spots! ✅ Register & select the workshop to join tinyurl.com/BSTM25REG Take a 60-sec survey: tinyurl.com/l2mrc

🚨 Registration is OPEN for BE-STEMM2025! Join us for a dynamic two-day multidisciplinary program spotlighting research across STEMM 🗓️ July 31–Aug 1, 2025
 📍 University of Calgary
 🔗 Register below! tinyurl.com/bestemm2025 Abstract submissions still open for a few more days — don’t miss out!

Meet the new faces of CBSN Leadership! We're thrilled to welcome our newly elected team members who will help shape the future of Black excellence in STEMM. Welcome Abimbola, Toyib, Lisa, Isaac, Getnet, Amirah, Samantha, Daniel & Burhan! #CBSN #BESTEMM2025

New research from StatsCan & CBSN members reveals stark health gaps: ⚠️ Higher mortality from HIV/AIDS, diabetes, prostate cancer in Black adults ⚠️ Uterine cancer: low diagnosis, high death rates in Black women 📖 Read more: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-00... #BlackInSTEMM #HealthEquity #CBSN #TBT

⏳ Reminder: Abstracts for #BE_STEMM2025 are due June 13! Last year we had:
🎤 45 Talks
🧬 38 Posters Be part of Canada’s national Black excellence in STEMM conference this July in Calgary! Submit now — tinyurl.com/bs2025abs
 #CallForAbstracts #BlackInSTEMM

🚨 Deadline Extended! The abstract submission deadline for #BE_STEMM2025 has been moved to June 13! Don't miss this chance to present your research & celebrate Black excellence in STEMM this July in Calgary. 🔗 Submit now — tinyurl.com/bs2025abs #CallForAbstracts

Just a friendly reminder! 😊 📣 The CBSN leadership election closes in just 3 days! Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape the future of our network. VOTE NOW: tinyurl.com/cbsn2025elect Remember, you must be logged in. Polls close May 12th, 2025. Make your voice heard!

📢 BE-STEMM 2024 BY THE NUMBERS 260+ attendees. 45 Talks and 38 Poster Presentations. 25 Sponsors. 13 career fair booth. Thank you for showing up and showing out! We look forward to seeing you at BE-STEMM 2025 in Calgary Would you be attending? Let's know: tinyurl.com/EI-b2025

Thinking about research funding in Canada? Join us May 14 at 4PM ET for our next #CareerChat with Emmanuel Zangio (@NSERC_CRSNG), who’ll unpack how policy shapes access to research funding. Open to CBSN members! 🔗 Registration link available on Slack or through your CBSN account! #STEMCareers

📢 Save the date!
BE-STEMM 2025 is COMING July 31–Aug 1 at @ucalgary.bsky.social!
2 days of #BlackExcellence in STEMM: talks, posters, career events & more.
All are welcome — esp. our Western Canada fam! Will you be attending? let us know: tinyurl.com/EI-b2025 #BESTEMM2025 #CBSN

We're thrilled to spotlight Dr Sandra Klemet-N'Guessan, a pioneer member of CBSN & a brilliant postdoctoral fellow NSERC recently featured her insightful work, highlighting her experiences as a francophone researcher navigating a predominantly anglophone environment Learn more: tinyurl.com/drsandr

Join us for our next Seminar Series as Dr. Safia Omer explores how the dynein motor protein helps immune cells pull in invading microbes — from yeast to macrophages. Date: April 16, 2025 Time: 4pm ET All are welcome! 🔗 tinyurl.com/CBSN-Semin #BlackInSTEMM #CellBiology #CBSNSeminar

Thinking about the academic job market?
Join us April 9 for an inspiring CareerChat with neuroscientist Dr. Joseph Olajide @joeolajide.bsky.social as he shares real talk on applications, interviews, & landing a faculty role 🕓 4 PM EST 🔗 Registration link available on Slack or via your CBSN account

CBSN Youth Science Fair regional competition is this Saturday! April 5, 2025 Come see the next generation of Black scientists in action! Public viewing: 🕐 ON: 1–3 PM EST | NS: 1:15–3 PM ADT 3 finalists will advance to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa—CBSN will be covering their travel!