STEM Associations in 2026: What Congress, the Courts, and the Executive Branch Mean for Strategy, Funding, and Advocacy

In this webinar, Megan Barbero will update STEM association leaders on the major federal policy and legal developments since the early months of the Trump administration and explain what they mean for research funding, DEI-related programming, immigration, tariffs, and tax-exempt organizations. The session will focus on the developments that are most likely to affect STEM associations’ operations, members, and advocacy agendas over the next year.

Learning objectives. By the end of the webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Identify the federal policy developments most likely to affect STEM associations in 2026, including changes in funding, immigration, and tax policy
2. Explain how current court decisions and administrative-law doctrines are shaping the implementation of executive actions
3. Assess the practical implications of these changes for association programs and member institutions
4. Prioritize near-term advocacy and communications steps to help their organizations respond effectively

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