A day away from campus to focus on building bridges with colleagues across Vanderbilt.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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 and archery.
Dress casual and bring your sense of adventure.
2024 Registration Coming Soon
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 ]
May 2, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Tara Helmer & Nan Kennedy | MCN C-2209
May 6, 2024 | 9:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
May 14, 2024 | 11:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
May 15, 2024 | 1:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
May 28, 2024 | 11:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
May 30, 2024 | 10:00 am (In-Person)
Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
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
Save the Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Testimonials
Really great to get away from campus and have a day to zoom out and think about career big picture.
~ Retreat Participant
Overall, it was a fantastic retreat and a great way to make connections and learn new skills to grow as a scientist.
~ 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
