Inclusive Connections Lounge

Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26
Summit - Seattle Convention Center, Level 4, Elliott Bay Room

Inclusive Connections Lounge
Event Schedule

Monday

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Researchers of Color SIG Meet-up

All Researchers of Color welcome! Connect, forge meaningful collaborations, and
amplify your impact in the materials community. Discover new opportunities,
discuss research insights, and meet new people with shared interests.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Board Game Fun (Bring Your Own Lunch)

Are you looking for a fun way to spend your lunch break? Bring your favorite lunch
to the Inclusive Connections Lounge and connect with new people over a board
game or two.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
LGBTQ+ SIG Meet-up

Join us for an empowering networking event for LGBTQ+ researchers! Be part of a
vibrant community shaping the future of materials science. Don’t miss out on this
unique chance to build bridges, inspire change, and thrive together.

Tuesday

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Awards Nominations SIG Meet-up

Do you want to help amplify the accomplishments of underrepresented materials
researchers? Join your peers who share this aspiration to informally discuss ideas for
generating award nominations for materials researchers historically
underrepresented in STEM.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Board Game Fun (Bring Your Own Lunch)

Are you looking for a fun way to spend your lunch break? Bring your favorite lunch
to the Inclusive Connections Lounge and connect with new people over a board
game or two.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
UREM Students SIG Meet-up

Calling all students historically underrepresented in STEM! Come connect with
others who understand your unique lived experiences and aspirations. Bond over
your science and discover common interests. Challenge each other to a game of
trivia or strategy. Make new friends! This time slot is reserved for you.

Wednesday

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Women in Materials Science & Engineering SIG Meet-up

Women in MS&E – connect with peers, collaborators and mentors. Continue the
conversation following Tuesday’s breakfast keynote. Brainstorm future keynote or
workshop topics. Make valuable connections and gain insights to propel your career
forward. It all happens here!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Board Game Fun (Bring Your Own Lunch)

Are you looking for a fun way to spend your lunch break? Bring your favorite lunch
to the Inclusive Connections Lounge and connect with new people over a board
game or two.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Diversity in Academia SIG Meet-up

If you are an academic committed to creating culturally affirming spaces and an
equitable educational environment, then this is the group for you! This time slot is
reserved for academics with a DEI mindset to informally gather and connect with
one another, discuss today’s challenges and share solutions and best practices.

Thursday

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Board Game Fun (Bring Your Own Lunch)

Are you looking for a fun way to spend your lunch break? Bring your favorite lunch
to the Inclusive Connections Lounge and connect with new people over a board
game or two.