Student Centered Transformation: Doing the Work of Equity in STEM
Friday, April 3, 2026 9:30am to 3pm
About this Event
144 Hicks Way, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003
Please join us on April 3, 2026, for a day-long summit dedicated to advancing equity, belonging, and student success across STEM fields.
The program includes a fantastic roster of engaging sessions led by Shoumita Dasgupta, Sheila Jaswal, Becky Wai-Ling Packard, and a keynote talk by David Asai, each offering practical insights into inclusive strategies that support all learners in our courses, departments, and colleges.
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Summit Program:
9:30 – 9:45 AM
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:45 – 10:45 AM
- Session 1: Working Together to Strengthen Our STEM Mentoring Ecosystem
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 2: Anti-racism Strategies for the Science Educator
12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch Block
- Lunch Served
- Opening Remarks
- Keynote: “Joy is an Act of Resistance”
1:45 – 2:45 PM
- Session 3: Being Human in STEM
2:45 – 3:00 PM Closing Remarks