Summary
July 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) play a critical role in addressing today’s biggest challenges, yet many voices and perspectives remain underrepresented within these fields. You Belong in STEM: Careers Creating Change is an invitation to reimagine who STEM is for and how diverse perspectives are essential to meaningful progress.
Join Hudson River Park Trust and The New York Academy of Sciences for a powerful panel discussion spotlighting STEM professionals whose careers are creating positive change in their communities and beyond. Panelists will share their personal journeys, the impact of their work, and how identity, lived experience, and purpose have shaped their careers.
This event will explore:
- What it means to feel like you belong in STEM, and how to build confidence in spaces that may feel intimidating
- How to build a career in STEM that aligns with your values
- How STEM careers can drive social, environmental, and community impact
- Non-traditional and interdisciplinary roles that expand how we define STEM-related work
- Why your voice, background, and perspective matter in shaping the future of STEM
If you are interested in imagining how your interest in STEM could be transformative for you and those around you, this event offers inspiration, insight, and encouragement for your next steps. This program is especially suited for high school students, undergraduates, and recent graduates, but is open to anyone interested in STEM, equity, and career pathways that make a difference.
Networking Session for In-Person Attendees
Immediately following the panel, in-person attendees are invited to stay for a casual networking session featuring light snacks. Connect with panelists, meet peers with shared interests, and continue the conversation in a friendly and open atmosphere.
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Registration
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