View in Browser March 17, 2026 Advertisement CESSE NEWS Early Bird Registration Is Now Open for ACCESSE26 CESSE Join fellow STEM society professionals July 13–15, in Raleigh, NC, for ACCESSE26, a three‑day meeting designed exclusively for those working in science, technology, engineering and math societies. Hosted by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE), ACCESSE delivers leadership development, peer connections and practical expertise tailored to the realities of STEM associations. The 2026 theme, Rooted in Purpose, will guide sessions exploring leadership and impact at the individual, organizational and global levels. Register Early to Save CESSE members receive an automatic $100 discount, and attendees who register by May 27 save an additional $50. Group discounts and meeting planner registrations are also available. This registration form is for STEM society attendees. CESSE partners should contact Adrianne Spiller at aspiller@cesse.org to register. Advertisement Discover a landscape of innovation in Albuquerque. Albuquerque’s industry becomes your attendees’ value. Tap into AI, cybersecurity and biotech advancements. Transform meetings into moments of momentum. Promoted by Digital Edge Marketing Last Chance! Register for This Essential Association Course CESSE Tuesday, March 24 - Wednesday, March 25 | 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET (both days) Secure your spot for Association Basics on March 24–25, a focused, two‑day virtual course designed to build practical knowledge of how associations uniquely operate. This course explores governance models, the role of expert volunteer committees, ethical frameworks and the realities of mission‑driven cultures, providing participants with tools they can apply immediately. Association Basics is ideal for experienced professionals looking to sharpen their perspective as well as staff who are new to the association or STEM society environment. If you are onboarding new team members this spring, this course offers a timely opportunity to establish a strong, shared foundation. Register Now Attendees will earn 8 CAE credits. Can't attend in March? Register for our May session. Connect with Governance Professionals this Wednesday, March 18 CESSE CESSE Shared Interest Group (SIG) discussions are designed for association professionals in similar roles/functions who want to exchange ideas, share best practices and stay ahead of content trends. Why attend CESSE's Governance SIG Discussion? Network with fellow governance professionals facing similar challenges Discover best practices and solutions from other STEM societies Stay informed on the latest governance trends Our session will be led by experienced volunteer leaders committed to advancing CESSE's mission: Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE Chief Executive Officer The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Amanda Fulk, CAE Director, Operations, Governance and Planning American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) How to join: Only members that join the Governance SIG CESSE Community will receive an invitation to the meeting. Advertisement INDUSTRY NEWS The Quiet Power of Getting It Right: Reengineering the Fundamentals for Today's Associations Associations Now When leaders are freed from operational noise and volunteers are set up to succeed, growth accelerates. Three associations show how structural clarity fuels measurable results. Read More Why Your Focus Is Fading, How Small Daily Habits Can Rebuild It CNBC Make It Researchers say shorter attention spans stem from constant scrolling and less immersive reading. New data suggests dwindling reading habits may be weakening memory and deep thinking. Read More The Hidden Career Cost of Being Too Agreeable Fast Company The Big Five trait capturing kindness, trust and cooperativeness, is either weakly related or even negatively related to income and career advancement in many contexts. Read More How to Avoid Generational Misreads That Are Costing Companies Entrepreneur A manager mistakes a Gen Z employee's phone use for disrespect only to learn she was taking notes. Such misunderstandings are common across age groups and drain productivity. New research shows communication gaps now carry a steep financial toll. Read More The Case for Calm in an Always-On Workplace Fast Company Work today runs on software. Collaboration platforms ensure that little ever goes unnoticed. By traditional business standards, this looks like progress. Read More Weekly SucCESSE CESSE Headquarters 1061 American Lane, Suite 310 | Schaumburg, IL 60173- 4973 847-375-4736 | Contact Us | Privacy Policy www.cesse.org Karrie Brooks Assistant Executive Editor, Multiview 972-373-2088 | Contact me Unsubscribe | Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE | SUBSCRIBE | PAST ISSUES Published by