Day 2
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Breakfast and Registration
7:30am - 8:30am
Session 1
Session 1
8:30am - 10:30am
Quebrando Barreras in Chemistry
(This panel will be held in CNSI Auditorium)
Prof. Javier Read de Alaniz (UC Santa Barbara)
Prof. Ana Bahamonde (UC Riverside)
Prof. Erik Romero (UC San Diego)
Prof. Laura Sanchez (UC Santa Cruz)
Latina Futures Quebrando Barreras in STEM
(This panel will be held in Young Hall Auditorium, Room 4222)
STEM Careers in Industry and Academia
What’s next? This panel highlights diverse career paths in STEM, from academia to industry. Panelists will share their journeys, how they made key career decisions, and tips for preparing for opportunities across different fields.
Moderator: Christina Rivera
Dr. Daisy Rosas Vargas (SoilWise)
Prof. Adriana Galván (UCLA)
Prof. Elsy Buitrago Delgado (UC San Diego)
Jocelyn Argueta (NASA JPL)
Transition/Break
10:30am - 10:45am
Session 2
Session 2
10:45am - 12:45pm
Quebrando Barreras in Chemistry
(This panel will be held in CNSI Auditorium)
Prof. Natalia Gonzalez Pech (Wesleyan)
Prof. Jose Oscar Carlos Jimenez Halla (U of Guanajuato)
Prof. Alberto Vázquez-Salazar (CINVESTAV)
Prof. Marino J E Resendiz (CU Denver)
Latina Futures Quebrando Barreras in STEM
(This panel will be held in Young Hall Auditorium, Room 4222)
Challenges and Strategies for Success in the STEM Pipeline
From classrooms to careers, women of color often face unique challenges in STEM. This panel will explore common challenges faced by women of color across the STEM pipeline, from early education through advanced study and careers. Panelists will share how they’ve navigated obstacles, built resilience, and carved out their own paths.
Moderator: Neyci Gutiérrez Valencia
Prof. Stephanie Correa (UCLA)
Prof. Glenda M. Flores (UCI)
Prof. Valerie Tornini (UCLA)
Christina Rivera (UCLA)
Brianna Wright (UCLA)
Lunch in CNSI Lobby
12:45pm - 2:00pm
Session 3
Session 3
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quebrando Barreras in Chemistry
(This panel will be held in CNSI Auditorium)
Prof. Nicole M. Martinez (Stanford)
Prof. Andrew Pun (UC San Diego)
Prof. Joseph Badillo (Seton Hall)
Prof. Jesús Armando Luján (CINVESTAV)
Latina Futures Quebrando Barreras in STEM
(This panel will be held in Young Hall Auditorium, Room 4222)
Mental Health and Well-Being
If you suddenly had more time, would you rest… or just get more done? This session will focus on managing stress, preventing burnout, and prioritizing mental health while pursuing STEM. Panelists will share personal experiences and offer tools to help you maintain a work-life balance and manage your time.
Moderator: Marianne Gutierrez, Nursing, UCLA
Prof. Selene Bobadilla (UCR)
Prof. Alyssa Rodriguez
Prof. Denise A. Chavira (UCLA)
Transition/Break
4:00pm - 4:15pm
Session 4
Session 4
4:15pm - 6:15pm
Quebrando Barreras in Chemistry
(This panel will be held in CNSI Auditorium)
Prof. Alicia O. Hernandez-Castillo (Harvey Mudd College)
Prof. Raúl Hernández Sánchez (Rice)
Prof. Jesus Cordova (CSU San Marcos)
Prof. Jose Rodriguez (UCLA)
Latina Futures Quebrando Barreras in STEM
(This panel will be held in Young Hall Auditorium, Room 4222)
Networking and Professional Opportunities in STEM
Networking doesn’t have to feel scary or intimidating. This panel will share how to build authentic connections, tap into opportunities, and grow your professional community. Learn how to show up confidently and create relationships that open doors. Panelists will also discuss how to engage in effective networking and utilizing networks for future career opportunities.
Dr. Gaby Barrios (UCLA)
Prof. Rosario Jaime-Lara (UCLA)
Prof. Adilene Bernal Sánchez (Pomona College)
Gabriela Soriana (UCR)
Ana Garcia-Vedrenne (UCI)
Closing Reception
Closing Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm
light refreshments in CNSI Lobby
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