A day away from campus to focus on building bridges with colleagues across Vanderbilt.
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 canoes/kayaks, rock climbing, and archery.
Dress casual and bring your sense of adventure (and a change of clothes).
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Camp Widjiwagan, Percy Priest Lake
Nelson Andrews Leadership Lodge
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mentor notes
All are welcome at the Edge Retreat.
It is a great day for making connections and supporting trainees.
We hope you’ll join us!
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
Keynote
Mentor Panels
Roundtable Discussions
Camp Activities
Fun
Connection
Past Retreats
upcoming Edge for Scholars Retreat events [ view all events ]
November 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Mark de Caestecker
November 12, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Tara Helmer & Kayce Gill
January 14, 2027 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Panel Discussion | Location TBA
January 28, 2027 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Stephany Duda and Dr. Alvin Jeffery
January 29, 2027 | 9:00 am (In-Person)
Student Life Center
February 4, 2027 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Panel Discussion | Location TBA
February 18, 2027 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Alvin Jeffery
February 25, 2027 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Evan Brittain
March 4, 2027 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Antentor Hinton
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Testimonials
What a great way to start the academic year - 10/10!
~ Retreat Participant
Overall the retreat was amazing and well done. The day moved along at a good pace and was very engaging. My mentor and I both had a great time and the material was thought provoking in many ways.
~ 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
Building Collaborations | Creating Connections
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