Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) is honored to announce that we have entered into a strategic partnership with the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) to support and enhance the 38th Annual Great Minds in STEM Conference, taking place September 17–19, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.… Read More »Great Minds in STEM and the New Mexico Technology Council Announce Strategic Partnership for the 2026 GMiS Conference in Albuquerque

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) is proud to announce that the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI) will commemorate its 20th Anniversary during the 2026 GMiS Conference, taking place September 17–19 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As part of this milestone… Read More »CAHSI to Commemorate 20th Anniversary at the 2026 Great Minds in STEM Conference

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) is proud to announce that the STARS Computing Core (STARS) will co-locate its 2026 STARS Equinox at the GMiS Conference, bringing together a powerful community of students, researchers, faculty and administrators committed to advancing opportunities in computing and STEM education. The 2026 GMiS Conference, to be… Read More »STARS Computing Core to Co-Locate National Gathering at the GMiS Conference

It is with profound sadness that we share with the Great Minds in STEM community the passing of our esteemed and longtime board member, Rudolf C. Montiel, who passed away earlier this week at his home in Claremont, California, following a courageous battle with cancer.… Read More »GMiS Announces the Passing of Long-time Board Member Rudolf C. Montiel

Anna M. Park returns to the board and elected Board Chair Los Angeles, CA – November 5, 2025 – Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) is proud to announce the return of Anna M. Park to the GMiS Board of Directors and her election by the… Read More »Great Minds in STEM Announces New Board Leadership

The Justice Department’s refusal to defend Hispanic Serving Institutions against anti-affirmative action groups signals the likely end of nearly three decades of progress. For nearly 30 years, the federal government has supported Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)—colleges and universities with at least 25 percent Hispanic enrollment—through targeted… Read More »R.I.P. HSIs?

Here’s your chance to present your research to STEM professionals and win a cash prize! Are you ready to showcase your research and technical expertise to leading STEM professionals and peers? Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the 2025 GMiS Research Posters Competition, which… Read More »Call for Abstracts for the 2025 GMiS Research Poster Competition

Great Minds in STEM is proud to announce that the GMiS Conference will be returning to Southern California in 2025! The Board of Directors has selected San Diego to be the host city for the 37th annual conference, to be held October 2-4, 2025 at… Read More »San Diego Selected to Host the 2025 GMiS Conference