About SAEM ConnectED

SAEM ConnectED is SAEM's exclusive members-only space designed to foster collaboration and community among members. Through SAEM ConnectED, members can network with colleagues, exchange ideas and resources, participate in discussions, discover events, and engage with academies, interest groups, committees, and other member communities. Watch a quick tour of SAEM ConnectED. 

To access  SAEM ConnectED, you must be a member of SAEM and logged in to your account. 

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about SAEM ConnectED to help you make the most of the platform. If you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Reach out to ConnectEDSupport@saem.org.

Your SAEM ConnectED Profile

Your ConnectED profile is connected to your SAEM membership record. Basic information such as your name, institution, and professional title is synchronized from your SAEM member account. If any of the information displayed in these fields is incorrect or requires updating, please log in to your SAEM member account and make the necessary changes using this link.

You are encouraged to personalize your profile by adding:

• Professional Summary (bio)

• Areas of expertise

• Interests and hobbies

• Professional experience

• Education history

• Profile photo

A complete profile helps other members find and connect with you through the People Directory.

Q: How do I update my profile?

A: Select your profile picture or name and navigate to your profile page. From there, choose Edit Profile to update your biography, experience, interests, and other profile information.

Q: How do I control what information is visible to others?

A: Go to My Settings and select Privacy. You can customize which profile information is visible to other members and adjust your communication preferences.

Groups

Q: What groups do I belong to?

A: From the ConnectED homepage, select Groups in the main navigation menu. The My Groups section displays all groups you currently belong to, including academies, committees, and interest groups.

Q: How do I find and join additional groups?

A: Navigate to Groups and browse available communities by category. Eligible groups can be joined directly from their group page, while some communities may require membership approval or participation eligibility.

Q: How do I access a specific group?

A: Select Groups from the navigation menu, then choose the desired group from My Groups or the directory. Each group has its own dedicated space with discussions, events, resources, announcements, and member information.

Discussions and Collaboration

Q: How do I view discussions?

A: Open a group and select the Forum or Announcements area to view conversation threads. The ConnectED homepage may also display recent activity from your groups.

Q: How do I respond to a discussion?

A: Open the discussion thread and select Reply. 

Q: How do I start a new discussion?

A: Within a group, navigate to the Forum section and select Create Post, or  Start Discussion. Enter a subject and message, then publish your post to the group.

Q: How can I find a specific discussion?

A: Use the search feature at the top of ConnectED to search by keywords, topics, authors, or group content.

Events

Q: Where can I find upcoming events?

A: Select Events from the main navigation menu to browse upcoming SAEM events. You can also view events specific to individual groups from the group's event section.

Q: How do I register for an event?

A: Open the event listing and follow the registration instructions provided on the event page.

Notifications and Email Preferences

Q: How do I manage my notifications?

A: Go to My Settings and select Notifications. From there, you can control how and when you receive alerts about discussions, events, group activity, and platform updates.

Q: What notification options are available?

A: Depending on the group and activity type, you may be able to receive:

• Real-time notifications

• Daily or periodic digests

• Email updates

• In-platform notifications

• No notifications

Q: Can I respond to discussions by email?

A: For groups that support email participation, replies sent from the email address associated with your SAEM account may be posted back to the discussion thread. 

Media Center

Q: How do I find files and resources shared by SAEM?

A: Open a group and select the Media Center. You can also use the global search function to locate documents, presentations, images, and other shared materials.

Q: How are resources added to a group?

A: Resources may be uploaded directly by administrators and may also be attached to discussion posts, depending on group permissions.

Member Directory

Q: How do I find other SAEM members?

A: Select People from the main navigation menu to access the member directory. You can search by name, institution, location, specialty, or areas of expertise.

Q: Can I connect with other members?

A: Yes. Member profiles allow you to learn more about colleagues, view shared interests and expertise, and connect with other professionals across the SAEM community.