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Date: 

Monday, December 9th 

Time & Location:

12:00-1:00pm  [lunch & learn]
Romero Room 1004, Idea Building

Presenter: Daisy Peter-Paul, Indigenous Pathways Program Coordinator

This session will include the most valuable takeaways from attending two industry-leading conferences: American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) and Indspire. These events provided a wealth of knowledge, sparking new ideas and perspectives on integrating pathways to STEM for Indigenous students, leadership strategies to promote more inclusive learning spaces, innovative land-based approaches, and much more.

Focus is on the following key themes:

• Best Practices: Practical examples and stories that offer actionable insights for enhancing Indigenous student participation in STEM fields.
• Leadership: Highlights from keynote speakers and panel discussions that provide thought-provoking perspectives on dissolving barriers to Indigenous students.
• Networking and Collaboration: Key networking opportunities and collaborative efforts that are driving progress in Indigenous participation in engineering and STEM in general.

Whether you're seeking to implement new strategies, gain inspiration, learn more about Indigenous efforts in STEM, or simply want to get to know our Indigenous Pathways Program Coordinator, this session will provide you with actionable insights that can be applied immediately to your work or studies.