AscendHER2025: UofT Scientista's Annual Conference
Schedule
Sat Mar 15 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
University of Toronto | Toronto, ON

About this Event
Welcome to AscendHER2025: UofT Scientista's Annual Conference! Join us at the University of Toronto for a day filled with insights from empowering talks and panelists. Connect with like-minded STEM students while you gain valuable insights to ascend in your career and personal growth. Don't miss this chance to be part of a supportive community of women in STEM.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Attendee Check-In
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker Sessions
Info: Hear from Dr. Jennifer Ryan (Researcher @ Baycrest), Dr. Jasty Singh (Director of Immunology Program, Assistant Professor @UofT), Uzma Ferdous (Intern @ Xero) about the unique journeys they took to move towards their professional goals. Q&A periods will follow each of our speaker sessions.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
Info: Refuel and connect with speakers and fellow attendees.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel: Paving your way as a woman in STEM
Info: Our health science-oriented panelists will answer your questions about how they've paved their way in STEM as women. Hear from panelists Layan Elfaki (Student @ Temerty Medical School), Marina Nikolopoulos (Oncology Researcher @ SickKids) and Dr. Alexandra Malinowski (Assistant Professor, Molecular Biologist @ UofT).
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Raffle Prize and Closing
Info: Stick around for your chance to win one of two $25 dollar gift cards!
Where is it happening?
University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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