2025 RAISE Up Inclusive STEM Retreat
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 11:45 AM to 4:45 PM
This retreat aims 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 are welcome to attend.
Mission Statement: The goal of the retreat is to educate, empower, and inspire Lafayette students, faculty, and staff by offering dynamic and interactive programming with workshops, networking opportunities, and alumni panels.
Retreat Program
11:45-1:15 Lunch & Keynote Speaker – Marquis Dining Hall
We’re thrilled to share that our keynote speaker will be Dr. Kenneth F. Harris II. Dr. Harris is a Senior Project Engineer for The Aerospace Corporation, contributing to both DoD and NASA payload missions. Named one of the “30 under 30” by Forbes Magazine, he is recognized as one of the world’s youngest and most influential individuals in science. Dr. Harris is known for delivering thoughtful and dynamic leadership on programs of critical national and international importance and he is one of the youngest African Americans in NASA’s history to lead an integration effort on a multi-billion-dollar satellite mission. We’re excited for you to meet Dr. Harris at the retreat and experience firsthand the insights of this trailblazer in STEM!
Concurrent Sessions in RISC (Coming Soon!)
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
3:50-4:00 Break
4:00-4:45 RAISE a Glass and Poster Session
- Posters on Research Studies and Innovation Initiatives
- Resource Booths: Gateway Career Center, Scholarships and Fellowships in STEM, Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education, and more!
- Networking Opportunities
- Mocktails and Appetizers
