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NOTE: THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS WED, 10/14!

The Scientista Foundation’s second annual intercollegiate Scientista Symposium will be hosted by Microsoft and will take place October 16-18, 2015 in New York City.

The Scientista Symposium is a three-day conference that aims to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by introducing you to inspirational role models and by providing you with opportunities to hone valuable skills.

The Symposium will bring together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate women from across the country. Our programming, themed "Let's Get Digital: the importance of technology across STEM fields" will cover a range of topics from digital health to biotechnology to big data. The Symposium will include inspirational talks and panels, a recruiting fair, a poster fair and hack expo, and ample opportunities for students and professionals to network.

Questions? Contact us at contact@scientistafoundation.com.

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Speaker & Workshop Lineup

Sara Chipps

Co-Founder & CEO at Jewelbots, Co-founder of Girl Develop It

Deborah Berebichez

Principal Scientist at ThoughtWorks and TV Host at Discovery Channel

Maria Nagagga

Developer Evangelist

Microsoft

Robin Berzin, MD

Founder & CEO at Parsley Health

Shioulin Sam

Managing Director

Golden Seeds

Shiri Azenkot

Assistant Professor at Cornell Tech

Yaihara Fortis-Santiago

Science Alliance Manager at the New York Academy of Sciences

Jennifer Lopez

Center for the Advancement of Science In Space (CASIS)

Rebecca Garcia

Co-Founder

CoderDojo NYC

Thea Zimnicki

Associate at Ferdinand IP Registered Patent Attorney

Linda Y. Cureton

CEO and Founder

Muse Technologies

Liza Daly

CTO at Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company

Narasimhan Kalyani

Executive Editor, Nature Life Sciences at Nature Publishing Group

Stefanie Grupp-Clasby

University of Cologne New York Office Corporation
Director

Patrycja Slawuta, PhD

Founder at Self Hackathon

Lauren Celano

Founder & CEO

Propel Careers

Present your skills!

PRESENT YOUR RESEARCH

Are you a un undergraduate researcher? Participate in our undergraduate poster symposium for a chance to present your research to an international audience of peers and esteemed judges! Top posters will also win a scholarship prize and will be announced at our awards ceremony.

APPLY HERE

PRESENT YOUR APP/WEBSITE

Are you an app or web developer? Have you recently participated in a Hackathon or built a website or application? Participate in Scientista's Hack Demo Hall, which is a chance to showcase your work to an international audience of peers and esteemed judges! Top apps/websites will also win a scholarship prize and will be announced at our awards ceremony.

APPLY HERE

BECOME A JUDGE

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Splash Blocks kicks off on March 16th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities.

SIGN UP HERE

What you'll Gain

Network with Peers

The Scientista Foundation’s second annual intercollegiate Scientista Symposium will be hosted by Microsoft and will take place October 16-18, 2015 in New York City.

The Scientista Symposium is a three-day conference that aims to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by introducing you to inspirational role models and by providing you with opportunities to hone valuable skills.

The Symposium will bring together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate women from across the country. Our programming, themed "Let's Get Digital: the importance of technology across STEM fields" will cover a range of topics from digital health to biotechnology to big data. It will include inspirational talks and panels, a recruiting fair, a poster fair and hack expo, and ample opportunities for students and professionals to network.

Network with Professionals

The Scientista Foundation’s second annual intercollegiate Scientista Symposium will be hosted by Microsoft and will take place October 16-18, 2015 in New York City.

The Scientista Symposium is a three-day conference that aims to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by introducing you to inspirational role models and by providing you with opportunities to hone valuable skills.

The Symposium will bring together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate women from across the country. Our programming, themed "Let's Get Digital: the importance of technology across STEM fields" will cover a range of topics from digital health to biotechnology to big data. It will include inspirational talks and panels, a recruiting fair, a poster fair and hack expo, and ample opportunities for students and professionals to network.

Hone your Skills

The Scientista Foundation’s second annual intercollegiate Scientista Symposium will be hosted by Microsoft and will take place October 16-18, 2015 in New York City.

The Scientista Symposium is a three-day conference that aims to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by introducing you to inspirational role models and by providing you with opportunities to hone valuable skills.

The Symposium will bring together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate women from across the country. Our programming, themed "Let's Get Digital: the importance of technology across STEM fields" will cover a range of topics from digital health to biotechnology to big data. It will include inspirational talks and panels, a recruiting fair, a poster fair and hack expo, and ample opportunities for students and professionals to network.

Academic and Professional Growth

The Scientista Foundation’s second annual intercollegiate Scientista Symposium will be hosted by Microsoft and will take place October 16-18, 2015 in New York City.

The Scientista Symposium is a three-day conference that aims to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by introducing you to inspirational role models and by providing you with opportunities to hone valuable skills.

The Symposium will bring together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate women from across the country. Our programming, themed "Let's Get Digital: the importance of technology across STEM fields" will cover a range of topics from digital health to biotechnology to big data. It will include inspirational talks and panels, a recruiting fair, a poster fair and hack expo, and ample opportunities for students and professionals to network.

Our Schedule

Connect.

Our recruiting fair, career workshops, and panels will allow students and companies to connect.

Learn.

Our three-day programming of keynotes, panels, and workshops will feature role models from across STEM disciplines, from digital medicine to big data to programming and analytics.

Grow.

Our Poster Fair and Hack Expo Hall will allow students to present their original research and apps/websites to a national audience of peers and judges. We currently have over $4000 of prizes.

The Scientista Foundation’s second annual intercollegiate Scientista Symposium will be hosted by Microsoft and will take place October 16-18, 2015 in New York City.

The Scientista Symposium is a three-day conference that aims to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by introducing you to inspirational role models and by providing you with opportunities to hone valuable skills.

The Symposium will bring together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate women from across the country. Our programming, themed "Let's Get Digital: the importance of technology across STEM fields" will cover a range of topics from digital health to biotechnology to big data. It will include inspirational talks and panels, a recruiting fair, a poster fair and hack expo, and ample opportunities for students and professionals to network.

12:00 PM

Schedule Element

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Schedule Blocks kicks off on May 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Splash HQ (122 W 26th St) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

12:00 PM

Schedule Element

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Schedule Blocks kicks off on May 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. Splash HQ (122 W 26th St) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be epic!

Friday, October 16th

Advance Your Career

Our recruiting fair, career workshops, and panels will allow students to connect with graduate school representatives and company recruiters from fields in business, life sciences, technology, engineering, and medicine.

-- Check back soon for our full list of recruiters! --

Here is a sampling of represented companies from our 2014 Recruiting Fair:

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Clearview Healthcare Associates

Athena Health

BD Biosciences

Darthmouth Computer Science

...and more!

Saturday, October 17th

Agenda

Poster Fair Judging

Talks: Women in STEM opening remarks, Keynote (Microsoft)

Panels: Digital Health, Big Data, Alternative Careers

Workshops: How to Publish a Paper, Fellowship/NSF, Study abroad programs, Sexism workshop, Entrepreneurship/Networking

Sunday, October 18th

Agenda

Hack Expo Judging

Talks: Big Tech

Panel: Research

Workshops: HTML/CSS , Databases, Excel, Data Visualization, JavaScript

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The Scientista Foundation’s second annual intercollegiate Scientista Symposium will be hosted by Microsoft and will take place October 16-18, 2015 in New York City.

The Scientista Symposium is a three-day conference that aims to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by introducing you to inspirational role models and by providing you with opportunities to hone valuable skills.

The Symposium will bring together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate women from across the country. Our programming, themed "Let's Get Digital: the importance of technology across STEM fields" will cover a range of topics from digital health to biotechnology to big data. It will include inspirational talks and panels, a recruiting fair, a poster fair and hack expo, and ample opportunities for students and professionals to network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where Should I stay if i am from out of town?

MANHATTAN HOTELS
The most convenient accommodations will be hotels in Manhattan. To find hotel reviews and best price options, we recommend using websites like hotels.com, expedia.com, Hotwire.com, etc. to book your stay.

AIRPORT AREA HOTELS
Hotels near the main airports will be significantly less expensive than those in Manhattan (~$140 per night). Hotels near either John F. Kennedy airport or La Guardia airport have easy access to Manhattan through the subway. Travel to and from Manhattan should only take 30 - 45 minutes by public transportation.

OTHER WEBSITES
Alternative accommodations through either airbnb.com or vrbo.com provide inexpensive options. For even more affordable alternatives, locations in Brooklyn are often close to the subway with easy access to and from Manhattan. Our programming will not run late into the evening, so traveling at night should not be a concern for those options outside of Manhattan.

Q: where can i get Travel Grants?

Unfortunately Scientista is currently unable to offer travel grants. For alternative funding sources we recommend asking your lab, university department, or student organization governing body if they offer conference travel stipends. Many universities have offered sponsorship for Scientista events in the past. If you need help crafting an email to your school, please contact us at campus@scientistafoundation.com.

Q: What does my three-day registration include?

Three-day student registrations include:

1. Access to the three days of programming

2. Food and beverages during the programming (Light refreshments on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday)

3. Access to the workshops

Q: What is your refund policy? Can I register at the door?

Scientista is unable to offer refunds or exchanges for tickets. Because of security purposes at the Microsoft building, tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the conference date. Your name on the ticket must match your id at the door.