Efamily News

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Jobs at MIT - including Post Doc and Lab Positions - thanks efamily member Sam Denard for sharing!

View these opportunities HERE

The Department of Biological Engineering at MIT has several exciting opportunities now open, and we encourage you to share them widely within your networks. These roles span research, engineering, and lab innovation, and offer the chance to contribute to cutting‑edge work at MIT.

Open Positions

1. Postdoctoral Associate – Mammalian Synthetic Biology (Weiss Lab)

This role focuses on designing mammalian genetic circuits, analyzing cellular state, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams in synthetic biology. Click here for position details.

2. Technical Associate II – Bathe Lab

This position supports research in synthetic nucleic acids, including DNA/RNA synthesis, purification, and quantitative analysis, while helping maintain lab operations. Click here for position details.

3. Technical Associate I – Griffith Lab (Hardware Innovation Team)

This role contributes to the development of next‑generation “organs‑on‑chips” platforms, working at the intersection of mechanical engineering, micro‑manufacturing, and biological systems. Click here for position details.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Dr. Ronald E. McNair DREME EVENT LINK TO THE FULL EVENT VIDEO

All ABOUT THE ARTEMIS MISSION

Induction Ceremony and Luncheon honoring NC A&T Alumnus John Dyer! c/o 71 💙💛North Carolina A&T thanks efamily member Sherry Neely Williams NCA&T graduate for sharing!!

Donna Blackshear-Reynolds donna.blackshear.reynolds@gmail.com

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Texas Aviation Hall of Fame:
Don’t miss the Induction Ceremony and Luncheon honoring NC A&T Alumnus John Dyer! c/o 71

• When: Friday, April 10, 2026 11:30am -2:00pm
• Where: Lone Star Flight Museum Houston, TX
• Tickets: Individual and Sponsorships available here
https://68563.blackbaudhosting.com/68563/Texas-Aviation-Hall-of-Fame-Induction-Ceremony-and-Luncheon-2026
More Event Info: https://lonestarflight.org/tahof2026/

Lets support our fellow Aggie for his amazing accomplishments! #AggiesDo

SLOAN STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - thanks efamily member Monique Shankle for sharing!

Click HERE or https://www.facebook.com/reel/939322988798265

$10,000 STEAM SCHOLARSHIPS thanks efamily member Monique Shankle for sharing!

Details Click HERE

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The Astros Foundation is proud to partner with Daikin Comfort Technologies to launch the Daikin Most Valuable STEAM Students Scholarship, awarding $10,000 scholarships to 10 outstanding high school seniors from the Greater Houston area.

This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and are pursuing higher education after graduation.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with students, families, educators, and community members who may benefit.

About the Scholarship

Recipients will receive $10,000 to support their educational journey. Funds may be used for tuition, required fees, books, supplies, and other course-related expenses at an accredited educational institution.

Application Timeline

The Application is NOW OPEN! The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026. (LOOK FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP NEXT YEAR PARENTS! Check for any extensions.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a college, university, or accredited higher education institution
Demonstrate achievement in STEAM-related coursework, programs, or projects
Have a permanent address in one of the following Texas counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, or Wharton

Apply or Learn More

DEMO DAY PROJECT INVENT - Volunteer to be a judge, HELP get the word out to Schools, Exciting Day like Shark Tank

DEMO DAY PROJECT INVENT

LAST YEAR I WAS A VOLUNTEER AT THIS EXCELLENT SHOWCASE AND MY HUSBAND AN ENGINEER AND ATTORNEY AND FORMER BUS SCHOOL PROFESSOR WAS A JUDGE/
- EDUCATORS YOU MAY WANT TO ATTEND TO BRING PROJECT INVENT TO YOUR SCHOOL - STUDENTS PRESENT IDEAS LIKE SHARKTANK - Well thought out projects! THEY WORK ON THE PROJECT BY FIRST INTERVIEWING THEIR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO FIND A NEED, THEY HAVE HELP TO DEVELOP A PROTOTYPE AND THEY LEARN MARKETING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS AS WELL AS WORKING AS A TEAM WITH THIS AWESOME PROGRAM. INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, BEING A JUDGE OR JUST ATTENDING LET ME KNOW 713-304-3336 THIS IS AN AWESOME LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS!!

The College Visit Journal -- Khambrel Marshall's daughter has a NEW BOOK!! High School Counselors and PARENTS you want this book!

Invite Danielle to speak at your college event, college fair, book signing, etc.

Newsletter for students who purchase the book! Click HERE or http://CollegeVisitJournal.com

📘 The College Visit Journal (Danielle Marshall)

The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified

$31.97•booksdeli.com

📖 About the book

Written by Danielle C. Marshall
Full title: The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified
First published around 2019

🧠 What it’s for

This journal helps students track, compare, and reflect on college visits so they can make better decisions.

Inside, you can:

Take notes during campus tours
Rate key factors like:
- academics
- campus environment
- student life
Record impressions and emotions from each visit
Keep everything organized in one place

🎯 Why people use it

Campus visits can blur together fast. This journal gives a structured way to compare schools side-by-side, which is especially helpful if you’re visiting multiple colleges.

It was created to help students—especially first-gen applicants—feel more confident and intentional about choosing a school

🛒 Is it on Amazon?

Yes — this exact book is sold on Amazon (same title/author).
You can search:

“Danielle Marshall College Visit Journal”

…and you’ll find the official paperback listing (ISBN: 9780578518053).

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Learn to Fly an Airplane -- TEEN Summer Program Scholarships - Contact Wanda Kimbrough

BEFC 2026 SFA SCHOLARSHIP DOCUMENT & BEFC 2026 SFA PACKAGE - Scholarship Application Found HERE:

https://bronzeagles.com/summer-flight-academy/

> PLEASE PRINT OUT BOTH PAGES & COMPLETE ASAP!!!!

RETURN DEADLINE IS APRIL 03, 2026

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS & IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,

PLEASE CONTACT:

WANDA KIMBROUGH, BEFC 2026 SFA COMMITTEE CHAIR

CELL: 832-687-7003 or EMAIL: wandaari201@icloud.com

Wash Allen Show - Featuring the Ron McNair DREME Foundation Gala Feb. 28, 2026

Watch NOW on YouTube as well as on Television - 12:35am (Friday night/Saturday morning) for 4 weeks in March. Show is on Channel 11 just after the Byron Allen Show - you will see EFAMILY members in this VIDEO!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=HbxzZRUYeZ4&feature=shared

Fine and Dandy - Port City Links Exciting Event April 19th - Don't MISS!

If you sponsor or purchase a ticket be sure to include you heard it from me... Donna Blackshear-Reynolds (Member Port City Chapter of the Links, Incorporated)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-fine-and-dandy-dayla-tickets-1980910442458

Special Election AND Primary RUNOFF, NOT TO LATE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY RUNOFF

https://www.harrisvotes.com

The Texas primary runoff election is on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. This includes several Harris County races where no candidate got more than 50% in the March primary.

🗳️ Key voting details (Harris County)

Early voting: May 18 – May 22, 2026
Election Day: May 26, 2026
Polling hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In Harris County, you can vote at any vote center in the county on Election Day.

Examples of races going to runoff in Harris County

Harris County Judge (Democratic primary):
- Annise Parker vs. Letitia Plummer
Other local offices (like district clerk and some commissioner races) also advanced to runoffs because no candidate got a majority.

Where to check your voting location

Use the Harris County elections site:

Harris County Clerk's Office Elections Department – Harris Votes
Website: https://www.harrisvotes.com/

That site lets you:

Find vote centers near you
Check sample ballots
Confirm registration status

✅ Tip: During early voting you can go to any early voting location in the county, not just your precinct.

✔️ If you want, tell me your ZIP code, and I can list the closest Harris County runoff voting locations near you.

April 4, 2026 - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy for City of Houston, Council District C

Early Vote Centers will be open from Wednesday, March 18 – Tuesday, March 31 (Mon-Sat: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Sun: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Vote Centers will accept voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, Election Day.

The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is March 24. Click here for the application. Please fill it out, print it, and mail it to our office before the deadline.

Visit our “What’s on my Ballot?” page and enter your name or address to see all the contests and candidates you are eligible to vote on! (You can bring handwritten notes or printed sample ballots to the voting booth; just be sure to take it with you when you leave.)

Contact Us

Harris County Clerk’s Office Elections Department
15600 Morales Road, Houston, TX 77032
(713)755-6965
voters@harrisvotes.com
ADA@vote.hctx.net