RAISE Up Inclusive STEM Retreat
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
REGISTER HERE: 2026 RAISE Up Inclusive STEM Retreat
PDF PROGRAM (updated 2/5/26)
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
Session 1 (1:30 PM – 2:10 PM)
A Conversation with Dr. Raychelle Burks (Rockwell 362)
Achievement Without Exhaustion in STEM (Rockwell 262)
Community Over Competition: Redefining STEM Culture (Rockwell 104)
Break (2:10 PM – 2:20 PM)
Snacks in Dyer Center
Session 2 (2:20 PM – 3:00 PM )
Building Inner Confidence in STEM (Rockwell 104)
Combatting Biases in STEM (Rockwell 360)
Unlocking the Secrets of College Success: A First-Gen Workshop (Rockwell 362)
Where Science Meets Story: The Intersection between STEM and the Humanities (Rockwell 262)
Hot Seats: Rockwell
Industry and Graduate School Discussions with Early-Career Alumni (3:10 PM – 3:50 PM)
Engineering & Infrastructure (Rockwell 362)
Education & Community Impact (Rockwell 104)
Health Care (Rockwell 462)
Research & Innovation (Rockwell 460)
Business & Technology (Rockwell 360)
Reception: Rockwell
RAISE a Glass Reception (4:00 PM – 4:45 PM)
Mocktails, Posters, and Networking
ECO Cafe and Courtyard
