Stem-up Programs
2023 Success In STEM
Women’s Leadership Summit
Next Level Networking: Building and Maintaining Your Network for Success in the STEM World
We are so excited to bring you a HYBRID Leadership Summit for 2023! Join us in person in Harrisburg at Harrisburg University’s 14th floor for a day pack filled with great workshops, speakers, and networking. Or be a part of our virtual community by joining the summit online!
Featuring industry and academic professionals ready to share their experience, practical advice, and strategies to expand and make the most of your network.
Overview of Friday, March 31st from 8am-3pm
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration, Networking, Refreshments, Resume Reviews
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:05 AM – 10:10 AM
STEM Panel – Featuring Experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
Room 1: Discover Your Brand – Become Your Own Agent
Room 2: Self-Advocacy – Ask for What You Want and Deserve
Room 3: Social Media Strategies for Success (LinkedIn)
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Lunch and Networking
12:50 AM to 1:50 PM
Breakout Sessions
Room 1: Building Confidence – Finding and Using Your Voice
Room 2: Navigating Bias and Hidden Rules
Room 3: Overcome Your Inner Critic (Imposter Syndrome)
1:50 PM to 2:00 PM
Networking Break
2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
STEM Panel – Featuring Experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
2:50 PM to 3:00 PM
Reflection, Key Takeaways, and Closing Remarks
Speakers
Dr. Akeisha Belgrave,
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
Krista Beljan, MS
Dame Leadership
La-Kita Gilmore
AT&T
Jennifer Knox, MBA, PE
Stambaugh Ness
Lesli Kunkle
Wolfgang Confectioners
Stacy Pagán
UPMC
Dr. Christina Sax
Maryland University
Anupa Upadhyay
Accenture