2021 Virtual STEM Fair
Monday to Friday, April 5 – 9, 2021
Join us April 5 – 9 for the perfect opportunity to learn about various STEM fields from industry innovators and academia. Students from across Washington are invited to this extraordinary week-long event. The STEM Fair is hosted by students, for students. Registration is necessary for this fun, free, and all virtual event!
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Meet the Keynote Speaker
Dr. Vin Gupta
Keynote Address – Normalcy Ahead: Putting COVID-19 Past Us
Dr. Gupta is a global health policy expert. As a Harvard-trained lung specialist, Dr. Gupta has spent the past 15 years working worldwide to improve public health for organizations including the US Centers for Disease Control, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, the Harvard Global Health Institute, the World Health Organization, and the Pentagon’s Center for Global Health Engagement. Given his diversity of experiences, he is now a trusted advisor and contributor to national and international media outlets on several of the most important health issues today, including serving as a regular health policy analyst for NBC News and contributor to the New York Times and CNN New Day. Dr. Gupta is committed to voicing evidence-informed perspectives across a range of critical issues.
Learn more about Dr. Gupta at: https://depts.washington.edu/healthms/people/vinay-gupta/ and https://vinguptamd.com/
The Panels
- The panels cover diverse topics that have something for everyone! Our panels feature professionals who will share their stories and experiences.
- A Q&A is available where students can connect with panelists for information about various STEM fields, programs, opportunities, and how to access and prepare for STEM careers.
- Lightning talks preceding each panel give a more personal, in-depth look into a single individual’s experience. Talks align with the panel topic of the night. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a close-up perspective!
- On Friday, April 9 at 6 p.m., colleges across the country will showcase their labs, programs, and other STEM opportunities! For more information, please come to the college showcase panel.
STEM Fair Schedule
Monday, April 5
- 5 p.m. – Keynote Speaker
- 6 p.m. – Biology / Medical / Chemistry Panel
- 7 p.m. – End of STEM Fair
Tuesday, April 6
- 4:30 p.m. – Lightning Talk
- 5 p.m. – Astronomy / Physics Panel
- 6 p.m. – End of STEM Fair
Wednesday, April 7
- 4:30 p.m. – Lightning Talk
- 5 p.m. – Earth and Atmospheric Science / Wildlife and Oceans Panel
- 6 p.m. – End of STEM Fair
Thursday, April 8
- 4:30 p.m. – Lightning Talk
- 5 p.m. – Computer Science / Robotics Panel
- 6 p.m. – End of STEM Fair
Friday, April 9
- 4:30 p.m. – Lightning Talk
- 5 p.m. – Engineering (Aeronautic, Mechanical, Electrical) Panel
- 6 p.m. – College Showcase
- 7 p.m. – End of STEM Fair
For more updates and information, follow our Instagram at @bsdstemfairclub. If you have any questions, please email us at stemfairclub@gmail.com.