A day away from campus to focus on building bridges with colleagues across Vanderbilt.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 8:30-4:30
Camp Widjiwagan, Percy Priest Lake
Nelson Andrews Leadership Lodge
The Edge for Scholars Retreat offers early career researchers and their mentors an energizing mix of talks and breakout sessions focused on building bridges with peers, mentors, and new colleagues.
After a delicious camp lunch and good conversation, spend an afternoon creating shared connections with traditional camp activities including kayaking, rock climbing, beach and water slides.
Dress casual and bring your sense of adventure (and a change of clothes).
2024 Retreat Registration Now Open
AGENDA
| 8:30-9:00 AM | Breakfast and Registration |
| 9:00-9:45 AM | Dr. Annet Kirabo: Harnessing Social Media to Network, Share Scientific Knowledge and Justify Research Funding |
| 9:45-10:30 AM | Coffee break and Connection Game |
| 10:30-11:30 AM | Dr. Nancy Brown: Keynote |
| 11:30-11:45 AM | Flight Connector Demonstration (collaboration tool) |
| 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-1:30 PM | Roundtable Discussions |
| 1:30-3:30 PM | Camp Activities (rock climbing, water slides, kayaks and canoes) |
| 3:30-3:45 PM | Moonshot Connections |
| 3:45-4:30 PM | Efficiency Tools Panel |
mentor notes
All are welcome at the 2024 Edge for Scholars Retreat and it is a great day for connecting with trainees.
Mentors participate in panels and lead round table discussions. Contact Rebecca Helton to participate.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
Keynote
Mentor Panels
Roundtable Discussions
Camp Activities
Fun
Connection
Past Retreats
upcoming Edge for Scholars Retreat events [ view all events ]
November 21, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Panel | MCN C-2209
December 2, 2024 | 1:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Todd Edwards | Room 1040, 2525 West End
December 5, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Digna Velez-Edwards | MCN C-2209
January 13, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
January 16, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Panel | PRB 206
January 30, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Bill Cooper | PRB 206
February 6, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Panel | PRB 206
February 12, 2025 | 8:00 am (In-Person)
Student Life Center
February 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. James West | PRB 206
March 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
TBA | PRB 206
April 3, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Russ Bebee | PRB 206
April 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Julie Bastarache | PRB 206
May 1, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Stacey Satchell | PRB 206
Save the Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Testimonials
Overall, it was a fantastic retreat and a great way to make connections and learn new skills to grow as a scientist.
~ Retreat Participant
I loved it!! Camp Widjiwagan is a perfect venue. The topics were very relevant. I would happily attend future retreats!
~ Retreat Participant
This was a wonderful day filled with collaboration, research strategy, and career defining conversations. The attendees were excited to be there and Edge for Scholars out did themselves with resources, connections, and support. I was grateful to attend and plan to return next year!
~ Retreat Participant
2024 Edge for Scholars Retreat
Building Collaborations | Creating Connections
