Financial & Economic Literacy for Scientists and Engineers
with Dr. Dan Jerrett
How to Be More Employable in Industry
With Dr. David Giltner
Sharing STEM with General Audiences
with Science Riot
Wednesday, April 1st, 11:30AM – 1PM
This interactive workshop introduces key economic and financial concepts that shape decision-making in the private sector and influence hiring, investment, and innovation.
Thursday, April 2nd, 11:30AM – 1PM
Practical guidance on transitioning from academia to industry, with five key themes: personal strengths, setting a target, communication skills, networking, and thinking big.
Friday, April 3rd, 1:30PM – 3PM
An interactive workshop that helps scientists & engineers craft engaging 5-10 minute talks that teach a concept, use humor effectively, and rely solely on clear storytelling and a microphone.
DAY TO DAY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS:Energy and Mechanical Systems; Fundamental, Discovery, and Molecular Sciences | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Energy and Mechanical Systems; Fundamental, Discovery, and Molecular Sciences | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
WORKSHOP: Financial & Economic Literacy for Scientists and Engineers with Dr. Dan Jarrett |
Ballroom A |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Energy and Mechanical Systems; Fundamental, Discovery, and Molecular Sciences | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Energy and Mechanical Systems; Fundamental, Discovery, and Molecular Sciences | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 5:00 – 6:30 PM |
KEYNOTE: “Warp and Weft: Weaving Together Science and Community” with author and queer science communicator, Elizabeth Weinberg! Reception to follow, RSVP HERE! |
Ballroom A |
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Earth and Environmental Systems, Resources, and Subsurface Engineering; Materials, Processing, and Manufacturing Sciences | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Earth and Environmental Systems, Resources, and Subsurface Engineering; Materials, Processing, and Manufacturing Sciences | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
WORKSHOP: How to Be More Employable in Industry with Dr. David Giltner |
Ballroom B |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Earth and Environmental Systems, Resources, and Subsurface Engineering; Materials, Processing, and Manufacturing Sciences | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Earth and Environmental Systems, Resources, and Subsurface Engineering; Materials, Processing, and Manufacturing Sciences | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 3:30 – 5:30 PM | POSTER SESSION: All disciplines, happy hour to follow! | CoorsTek Atrium |
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Computing, Data, Modeling, and Robotics; Technology, Policy, Health and Human Systems | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Computing, Data, Modeling, and Robotics; Technology, Policy, Health and Human Systems | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Computing, Data, Modeling, and Robotics; Technology, Policy, Health and Human Systems | Ballrooms C, D and E |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM |
WORKSHOP: ScienceRiot presents Sharing STEM with General Audiences |
Ballroom B |
| 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 3-Minute Thesis | Ballroom A |
| 3:45 – 4:30 PM | Awards Ceremony | Ballroom A |