RAISE Up Inclusive STEM Retreat
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
REGISTER HERE: 2026 RAISE Up Inclusive STEM Retreat
PDF PROGRAM (last updated 1/21/26)
Join us for a day of energizing engagement with your peers and STEM professionals from academia and industry! We’ll be exploring options for your future in STEM, addressing your career and education questions, and forging a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community together.
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.
Sponsor: Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education
Who Can Attend: Any student interested in STEM (all class years) and faculty/staff.
2026 Schedule
Luncheon: Marquis
Registration (11:45 AM – 12:00 PM)
Marquis Lobby
Plated Lunch (12:00 PM – 1:15 PM)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Raychelle Burks
Bergethon Dining Hall
Workshops: Rockwell (All rooms tbd)
Session 1 (1:30 PM – 2:10 PM)
A Conversation with Dr. Raychelle Burks
Achievement Without Exhaustion in STEM
Community Over Competition: Redefining STEM Culture
Break (2:10 PM – 2:20 PM)
Snacks in Dyer Center
Session 2 (2:20 PM – 3:00 PM )
Building Inner Confidence in STEM
Unlocking the Secrets of College Success: A First-Gen Workshop
Where Science Meets Story: The Intersection between STEM and Humanities
Hot Seats: Rockwell (all rooms tbd)
Industry and Graduate School Discussions with Early-Career Alumni (3:10 PM – 3:50 PM)
Engineering & Infrastructure
Education & Community Impact
Medicine
Research & Innovation
Business & Technology
Reception: Rockwell
RAISE a Glass Reception (4:00 PM – 4:45 PM)
Mocktails, Posters, and Networking
ECO Cafe and Courtyard
