STEM Diversity Drivers: A Regional Mentoring Conference

Co-Hosted by Johns Hopkins University and Morgan State University

The Leadership Alliance, in collaboration with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Alliance, invites you to a transformative 2-day Regional Mentoring Conference, STEM Diversity Drivers, at Johns Hopkins University. This event will bring together over 100 in-person and 120 virtual attendees, including undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, administrators, and faculty with STEM backgrounds.

Conference Highlights

• Build Regional Networks: Connect with peers and professionals to establish valuable regional connections.
• Near Peer Mentorship: Engage in mentorship relationships that support personal and professional growth.
• Diverse Voices in STEM: Amplify the presence and impact of underrepresented individuals in STEM fields.

Sample Session Topics:

• The Power of Diverse Perspectives in Mentorship
• Panel Discussion: Mentoring Across Cultures
• Breakout Sessions:
• Workshop: Building Psychological Safety in Mentor-Mentee Relationships
• Interactive Session: Navigating Cultural Differences in Mentorship
• Roundtable Discussion: Success Stories from Mentees
• Creating Inclusive Environments in Education and the Workplace
• Effective Communication Across Cultures
• Student-Led Session: Our Experiences: Challenges and Triumphs
• Mentor Training Session: Culturally Sensitive Mentoring Techniques
• Building a Supportive Mentorship Community

Open to Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Postdocs, Administrators, and Faculty.

Mark your calendars for an inspiring event dedicated to driving diversity and excellence in STEM! Further details and registration information will follow.

We look forward to seeing you in April 2025!

A grant from the National Science Foundation supports this conference.