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Talk Titles and Abstracts
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Moiya McTier
From the Woods to the Stars
As a young girl growing up in the woods of rural Pennsylvania, Moiya never imagined she'd one day be a doctor living in New York City and working her dream job. In this talk, Dr. Moiya will share how she built a career by combining her most disparate interests, and give you tips for how you can do the same.
Session Speaker
Dr. Carolee Bull
Creating the institutions you want to work for from the inside out: LEAADS approach
LEAADS is a group of network of women faculty committed to LEading Advocacy and Action for a Diverse LeaderShip at Penn State. We aim to boldly incite institutional changes that support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of faculty life. This talk will discuss the formation of LEAADS and the projects we have tackled and will tackle. A portion of the talk will guide the audience to think strategically about the issues they would like to change and who might work with them to make the changes you want to see.
Session Speaker
Dr. Danielle Lee
Personal Bridge-building: Connecting your science to your communities
Identifying our scientific strengths and passions is the key to engaging broader audiences in the sciences. We each play an important role in creating welcoming learning and work environments for current and future scientists. That work starts with sharing our passion and the joys of doing science with those closest to home...and the message spreads from there.
Session Speaker
Dr. Glaucia Del Rio
A Brazilian Woman's Journey in Natural Science and Avian Speciation Studies
I will share my career experiences, with a focus on my work at a museum of natural science and extensive fieldwork in the Amazon Forest. I will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities I encountered, as well as the insights gained from working in a historically male-dominated field. Additionally, I will delve into my recent research on bird hybridization, exploring new methodologies that leverage genomics and cell cultures.
Wellness Speaker
Dr. Latisha Franklin
Born to be real, not perfect
Graduate school is a unique experience with resources that often aren't explored and used to maximize the individual experience. There's no "rule book" to life as a graduate student, but you do hold the pen in your own life. In this session we're going to discuss what it means to have a graduate experience that empowers you!
Workshop Speaker
Krystal Clark
Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Success as a Woman in Leadership
Women in STEM face unique challenges on the path to leadership, but the biggest roadblock shouldn't be ourselves. This workshop explores common obstacles that hinder success and provides actionable strategies to help you navigate them with confidence. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to advocate for your growth and achieve the success you deserve.
