Join the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics for student research posters, presentation of the Hilliard Robertson Scholarship, and a dynamic duo of speakers at this year’s STEM Women's Summit.

  • 10:00–11:15 a.m. (first and second floor lobbies): Refreshments, networking tables, and student research posters
  • 11:15 a.m. (Kopchick 102/104): Presentation of the Patricia Hilliard Robertson Memorial Scholarship
  • 11:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Kopchick 102/104): Clips from the Picture a Scientist (2021) and Fair Play (2023) documentaries, and panel discussion featuring IUP KCNSM alumni and regional scientists.

Panel Discussants

  • Barbara Kutchko (BS ’93): Senior research scientist, National Energy Technology Lab
  • Jakyra Simpson (BS ’18): Science communicator, aka “Ky the Chemist”
  • Laura Wentworth (BS ’18): Biologist and account executive at IntePros
  • Erica Tamburo: Biomedical engineer, president of Pittsburgh chapter of GetWITit
  • Deanne Snavely: Chemist and KCNSM dean 2011–21