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
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 ]
August 20, 2024 | 8:00 am (In-Person)
Camp Widjiwagan, Percy Priest Lake
September 16, 2024 | 9:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
January 13, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
February 12, 2025 | 8:00 am (In-Person)
Student Life Center
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
What a great way to start the academic year - 10/10!
~ Retreat Participant
I loved it!! Camp Widjiwagan is a perfect venue. The topics were very relevant. I would happily attend future retreats!
~ Retreat Participant
2024 Edge for Scholars Retreat
Building Collaborations | Creating Connections
