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Advancing Mentorship in Biomedical, Behavioral, and Clinical Research:
Forging Resilient Pathways Forward
Join us for 2026 STEMM Mentorship Symposium, where we will be discussing how to forge resilient pathways forward in these days and times!
This event brings together educators, researchers, healthcare professionals, and students to share best practices, tools, and strategies for fostering mentorship relationships. Through interactive panels, workshops, and discussions, participants will gain insights into creating supportive environments, building pathways for underrepresented groups, and promoting long-term success in academic and professional settings.
Whether you're a mentor or a mentee, this symposium will equip you with the knowledge to create meaningful connections and make a lasting impact in the fields of STEM and medicine.
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Date: January 16th, 2026
Date: January 16th, 2026
Location: SUNY Global Center, 116 East 55th St, New York, NY, 10022
Location: SUNY Global Center, 116 East 55th St, New York, NY, 10022
Time: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Time: 9:30 AM - 5 PM
2026 Agenda
2026 Agenda
Friday, January 16, 2026 | SUNY Global Center | 116 E 55th St, New York, NY, 10022
9 AM Registration and Breakfast
9:30 AM Welcome and Introductions
9:45 AM Keynote Address, Sherilynn Black, PhD, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, Duke University
10:45 AM Coffee Break
11:00 AM Plenary Session I - Translating Insight Into Action
This interactive plenary builds on the keynote’s themes by guiding participants through structured discussions on how to strengthen resilience within their own institutions, departments, or programs. Using facilitated questions and small-group breakouts, attendees will identify practical strategies to adapt, innovate, and sustain mission-driven mentorship in a rapidly shifting landscape.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Speed Mentoring/CV review
Mentees who have signed up for CV review will meet with their assigned mentors (20 min slot).
1:45 PM Concurrent Sessions
Panel [for Mentors/Administrators] -
Purposeful Pivots: Staying Mission-Driven in a Changing Landscape
Facilitated by Eric Simmons, PhD
Leaders from academia, nonprofits, industry, and other sectors share practical examples of how they have adapted to shifting mentorship environments while staying grounded in their core mission. This conversation offers administrators and mentors actionable insights on navigating change with clarity, resilience, and purpose.
Workshop [for Mentees] - Mentoring Up and Effective Communication
Facilitated by Fátima Sancheznieto, PhD
This session will empower trainees with strategies to proactively manage their mentoring relationships through 'mentoring up.' Participants will learn effective communication techniques to ensure clear, productive, and mutually beneficial interactions with their mentors.
3 PM Plenary Session II - Sponsored Funding Updates and Future Directions
Facilitated by Sharon Sealy, Executive Director and Deputy Operations, The Research Foundation for SUNY
Hear directly from Sponsored Programs leadership about new developments in the funding ecosystem. This presentation will equip attendees with actionable strategies to navigate evolving NIH, foundation, and institutional requirements while advancing research and training missions.
4 PM Summary, Concluding Remarks, and Next Steps - Meeting adjourned
4:15 PM SPNSOR Program Meet and Greet
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