Join our engaged community
Our CBSN membership represents all fields in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) and members have a wide range of skills, expertise and leadership levels.
Members include university undergraduate and graduate students, post docs, professors, STEM educators, research scientists, technicians, technologists, engineers, software developers, IT professionals, project managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, managers, CEOs, as well as retired STEM professionals and those seeking STEM employment.
Membership Benefits
Discounted BE-STEMM Conferences
Registered members enjoy discounted fee at the annual BESTEMM conference. Discounted Membership Fees.
Access to
Newsletter
Monthly newsletter with insider content, job announcements, and community updates
Access to Slack Channel
Ongoing access to our national Slack community for professional networking and discussion
Year‑long membership access
Inclusive access to all member features, events, and resources. Prorated subscription are available
National & local networking
Build and expand your social capital by leveraging virtual forums and in-person events with over 900 members
Regional “nodes” enabling in‑person/hybrid meet‑ups. Regional groups for local networking and events
Exclusive seminars, workshops & career chats
Monthly CBSN Career Chats (C3): Zoom drop‑ins with industry leaders
Mentorship & peer support
Structured mentorship linking members with experienced professionals
Job board & career fair access
Full access to an internal job board and annual CBSN career fair
Funding & grant support
Advocacy for equitable funding practices and guidance on grant applications
Member Spotlight Profiles
Regular features of member achievements in CBSN’s newsletter or social media to raise individual visibility.
Expert Call-outs for Speaking, Panels, Media Interviews & Committees
Registered members are on the priority list of external request for speaking and any public engagments received by CBSN
Collaboration & leadership pathways
Joint research and policy-oriented collaboration via thematic working groups and networks (e.g.,CBSN - STATCAN research collaboration).
Run for elected positions on the steering committee and join committees or working groups
Network Subscribers
People registered on the Network Directory who do not pay fees by September 30, 2025 will forgo (paid) member benefits and see limitations in their access as follows:
Limited access to seminars
Access granted for Seminar Series which is currently open to the public
Restrictions: No access to other seminars or workshops
Limited access to the Job board
Limited access to job portal
Restrictions: Job application email/link will only be available to paying members
Limited access to Slack Channel
Ongoing access to general channels only in our national Slack community.
Restrictions: No access to exclusive channels
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