Saturday, February 17, 2024, 11:45 to 4:45
This retreat aimed to equip, empower and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM through interactive sessions and dynamic networking opportunities to promote a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive STEM community. All students, faculty and staff were welcome to attend.
Mission Statement: The goal of the retreat was to educate, empower, and inspire Lafayette students, faculty, and staff by offering dynamic and interactive programming with workshops, networking opportunities, and alumni panels.
11:45-1:15 Lunch & Keynote Speaker – Marquis Dining Hall
We were thrilled to welcome Joel Bervell as the keynote speaker at lunch! Joel Bervell is a Ghanaian-American medical student, science communicator, and host of ‘The Dose’ Podcast. Known as the ‘Medical Mythbuster’ online, with 850,000+ followers, he addresses health disparities on TikTok and Instagram. Bervell has spoken at major institutions, participated in the White House Healthcare Leaders Roundtable, and earned accolades for his impactful work, including being named a Scientific American ‘Revolutionary.’
Concurrent Sessions in RISC
1:30-2:10 Workshop Session I
2:10-2:20 Break
2:20-3:00 Workshop Session II
3:00-3:10 Break
3:10-3:50 Hot Seat Sessions with Alumni in STEM
Informal conversations with alums from various STEM industry and academic positions. Come learn about their experiences and get your questions answered!
3:50-4:00 Break
4:00-4:45 RAISE a Glass and Poster Session