


Hosted by The State College Chapter of the Graduate Women in Science
Learn. Share. Change the World.
Empower Mission Statement: To provide a space to uplift women and other marginalized genders in science and build a supportive network by sharing personal stories, presenting on-going research, and discussing ideas to collectively move towards a better future.
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Our conference is where leaders and innovators meet to share, inspire and network. Taking place at Pennsylvania State University, We’re proud to host some of the most well-known and influential voices in the field. This year’s schedule is more packed than ever before with exceptional lectures, sessions and workshops. Registration for Empower 2026 opens December 2025!
Featured 2026 Speakers

Alli Koester
Session Speaker

Dr. Jillian Goldfarb
Session Speaker

Giana Amador
Keynote Speaker

Kristin Dreyer
Session Speaker

Prashha Dutra
Workshop Speaker

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Empower 2025 Conference Planning Co-Chairs:
Shreya Mathela
Shilpa Bera
