STEMNoire
A RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS RETREAT FOR women of the african diaspora IN STEM
June 20-23,2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.
BLACK WOMEN IN STEM, WHO OFTEN EXIST AT THE INTERSECTION OF RACE, GENDER, AND HIGHER EDUCATION ARE RESILIENT IN SPITE OF DISMAL CIRCUMSTANCE.
WE FORM COMMUNITY AND EXCEL.
WE ALSO OFTEN GIVE BACK BY BECOMING VOCAL ADVOCATES FOR DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND CHANGE.
THIS SPACE IS FOR US.
STEMNoire is a first-of-its-kind research conference and holistic wellness retreat for women of the African diaspora in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We convene hundreds of women and provide resources and a community to contribute to diverse talent retention and success in STEM.
Attendees also have the option to present their research as a part of tracks that encompass broad fields of study and serve as networking hubs:
Hidden Figures: Data/Computer Science and Engineering/Technology
Immortal Life: Biological and Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
All Around Us: Earth and Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Foundations: Physical Sciences and Engineering
Perceptions: Social Sciences
Pathways: STEM Education/Diversity/Inclusion
AND THAT’S NOT ALL
Personal and professional development workshops cover topics like salary negotiation, managing stress, anxiety, and depression, public speaking, and time management.
Comprehensive career workshops include research inside and outside of the Academy, advocacy and policy, and industry, business, and entrepreneurship.
Holistic health and wellness practices and activities are integrated throughout the program to encourage the adoption of effective and culturally relevant self-care in the day-to-day lives of participants.