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Celebrating Young Scientists at Imagine Andrews Public Charter School!

Ripen the MeriSTEM, Inc. (RTM) was excited to be part of the Imagine Andrews Public Charter School Science Fair on 11 February 2026. RTM Founder and Executive Director Dr. Chenere P. Ramsey served as ...

Feb 16, 2026

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RTM Supports 2026 DC/MD Regional Science Bowl Competition

Ripen the MeriSTEM, Inc. (RTM) is pleased to share that Executive Director Dr. Chenere P. Ramsey volunteered as a Rules Judge for the U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl 2026 DC/MD Regiona...

Jan 31, 2026

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Goodbye, 15% Cap: The Court Ruling and the Grant Budget Reality Behind It

Quick takeaways Direct costs pay for the project’s work (people doing the work, supplies, travel, publication fees, etc.). Indirect costs reimburse the institution for the shared infrastructure that m...

Jan 8, 2026

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NIH Updated Its Policies! No, Really. And Yes, You Should Care

If you’re getting ready to apply for NIH funding—especially if you’re new to the process—this is a great time to get oriented. NIH has recently rolled out several important updates that will shape how...

Dec 10, 2025

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Ripen the MeriSTEM Hosts First “Eats & Experiments” STEM Night—A Hands-On Hit in Cambridge

Ripen the MeriSTEM, Inc. is proud to announce the successful launch of " Eats & Experiments" , a free community STEM night that mixed hands-on science with good food and great energy. The inaugural ev...

Nov 19, 2025

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Ripen the MeriSTEM Delivers Engaging Virtual Workshop: “Identifying a Graduate Degree Program"

Ripen the MeriSTEM, Inc. is excited to announce the successful delivery of our interactive virtual workshop, “Identifying a Graduate Degree Program,” presented in partnership with the Morgan State Uni...

Nov 19, 2025

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Join Us for "Eats & Experiments": Hands-On STEM Night!

Grab some free pizza, and make a discovery! Join us for Eats Experiments , a fun, family-friendly evening where you can explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through quick, hypothe...

Nov 2, 2025

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Ripen the MeriSTEM at Morgan State University!

On October 20–21, 2025 , Ripen the MeriSTEM, Inc. had the exciting opportunity to lead our interactive workshop, “Best Practices of Mastering Undergraduate STEM Courses,” at Morgan State University ! ...

Oct 23, 2025

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Ripen the MeriSTEM, Inc. Executive Director Serves the Community!

Dr. Chenere Ramsey, our Founder and Executive Director, had the pleasure of joining the panel for The Leadership Alliance Consortium (TLA) workshop, "Strategies for Sharing Your Lived Experiences." Th...

Oct 17, 2025

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Celebrating 40 Years of Biomedical Graduate Studies at Penn

O n Friday, October 10, 2025, Ripen the MeriSTEM’s Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Chenere P. Ramsey, attended the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Biomedical Graduate Studie...

Oct 17, 2025

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Funding Isn’t Dead Yet: Finding Opportunities After the DEI Shake-Up

At Ripen the MeriSTEM , we believe every aspiring scientist deserves a fair chance to explore the world of research. Believe it or not, there are still meaningful opportunities to gain training, mento...

Oct 17, 2025

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Your Relative’s Alzheimer’s Treatment? Thank a Monkey.

Here’s the truth: some science just can’t be done on humans. Want to test how toxic a new drug is? Or see what happens when a gene malfunctions? Good luck finding volunteers for that. That’s why we us...

Oct 3, 2025

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