Student Resources

Conference Readiness

To make sure students are prepared to attend the conference, connect with mentors and peers, and put their best foot forward during the 2025 NDiSTEM Conference, we have compiled some resources to get acclimated to our conference environment.

How to Identify Mentors in Your Scientific Journey:

Looking for a mentor and unsure of where to start? Read this resource and watch the linked webinar to learn from experts about the importance of mentorship. Included you’ll find information on: who can be a mentor, how to find and approach a potential mentor, and much more!

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Networking with Professionals:

Connecting with professionals at NDiSTEM is critical to making the most out of your experience at the conference! In this resource, you’ll learn how to prepare ahead of the conference, how to conduct yourself, and how to follow through as you network with professionals at 2025 NDiSTEM Conference.

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SMART Goals Workplan:

Arriving at the conference with a goal (or goals) in mind will also help you leverage your experience at NDiSTEM and give you something to share with the professionals and mentors you may be networking with! In this SMART Goals Workplan, you will learn the definition of a SMART Goal and how to best design your own!

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Additional Resources

The following resources are optional to watch for student conference attendees that have been assigned the Conference Readiness by SACNAS. We still strongly encourage watching. Note that there are timestamps within the video links to help you easily find specific sections. 

Decoding Graduate School

So you’ve decided to apply to grad school – what’s next?

In this webinar, academic professionals and current graduate student share their tips and guidance so you can effectively prepare for applications and be accepted into the graduate school of your dreams. Watch here

How to Break Into STEM Academia

Thinking on pursuing career in academia?

This webinar is the best place to have all your questions answered! Get insider tips from professors and postdoctoral fellows, who will share their expertise on how to successfully apply and interview for positions, develop research and teaching programs, prepare for a chalk talk, and so much more! Watch here