STEM Events and Workshops Fall 2026
Study Strategies for STEM
Thursday, September 10, 1-2 p.m.
Location: Charlestown Campus, B-329
Presenter: Tiffanie Pierce, Assistant Dean STEM
STEM courses can be challenging but studying harder isn't always the answer. Join us to learn practical proven study strategies designed for STEM courses. Whether you're already thriving in your STEM courses or looking for a better way to study, you'll leave with strategies you can put into practice right away. We look forward to you joining us for this engaging session!
Science Club for Girls – Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, September 15, 1-2 p.m. (virtual)
Guest Speaker: Natasha Baptiste, Senior Volunteer Manager, Science Club for Girls
Science Club for Girls fosters excitement, confidence, and literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for girls and gender-expansive youth from underrepresented communities through free, experiential programs and meaningful mentorship opportunities. Come and meet Natasha Baptiste, Senior Volunteer Manager, to hear more about their volunteer roles, mentor experiences, expectations and how you can get involved!
Terrestrial Bio – Recruiting and Engagement Opportunities
Thursday, September 17, 1-2 p.m.
Location: Charlestown Campus, E-175
Guest Speaker: Livio Valenti, Co-Founder, SVP of Operations & Public and Private Partnerships, Terrestrial Bio
Livio Valenti has built a career at the intersection of scientific innovation and public-private partnerships, with a focus on expanding access to healthcare technologies. Before co-founding Terrestrial Bio, Livio worked as an economist with the United Nations, financing and implementing international development programs across Asia. Livio holds a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and bachelor's and master's degrees in economics and management from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Come and meet Livio and hear more about recruitment and engagement opportunities with Terrestrial Bio.
Time Management
Tuesday, September 22, 1-2 p.m.
Location: Charlestown Campus, B-329
Presenter: William Pendergast, Associate Director, Library, Learning Commons & TASC
Between classes, studying, work, family, and everything else life throws your way; managing your time can feel overwhelming. Time management is a skill you can learn and improve! Whether you're constantly running out of time or simply want to feel more organized and in control, you'll leave with tools you can start using immediately.
Mass General Research Center on Global Health
Thursday, September 24, 1-2 p.m.
Location: Charlestown Campus, E-175
Guest Speaker: Rebecca Sandlin, Assistant Professor, Center for Engineering in Medicine & Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Rebecca Sandlin is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on global health developing innovative bio stabilization and preservation methods for cells, parasites, blood products, and whole organisms, advancing both clinical and research applications. Discover how cutting-edge research at the intersection of biology, engineering, and medicine is transforming healthcare and global health applications.