Bridging Pathways
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Bridging Pathways is not a traditional networking or career fair. It’s a community event that helps students (high school through graduate school) to navigate the successful pursuit of promising career and educational pathway. Join us to build relationships, knowledge, and awareness especially among those in STEM, Emerging Technologies, and adjacent fields.
Connect
Build your network
Foster mentorship
Meet those who inspire
Grow
Identify your strengths
Discover pathways
Find opportunities
Lead
Be inspired
Find confidence
Help others
Platinum Sponsor
Event Program
- Legairre Radden II , Research Scientist III Boehringer Ingelheim
- Dr. Chaka Felder-McEntire , Executive Director of Higher Heights
- Karina Gonzalez Herrera , Associate Dean at Yale School of Medicine
- Legairre Radden II , (moderator) Research Scientist III Boehringer Ingelheim
- Karina Gonzalez Herrera , Associate Dean at Yale School of Medicine
- Rocio Perez , Scientist at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
- André Correa , Werth IAF Fellow
- Geneva Maddison Crump , Research Scientist, Pfizer
10 sessions – see detailed list below
10 sessions – see detailed list below
Breakout Sessions 1 & 2
| Room | Session | Host/Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Opportunities Await You at SCSU | Nilvio Perez |
| 301 | Imposter Phenomenon | Dr. Anuli Njoku |
| 303 | Interview Cheat Codes: Prep, Perform, & Win the Position of Place | Penelope Holt & Jennifer D’Amato |
| 305 | Reframing Networking | a.m. bhatt |
| 306 | Early Talent Pipeline at Pfizer (session 1 only) The Art of Leadership: Seeing Yourself as a Leader before you Feel Ready (session 2 only) | Na’imah Majeed, Christina Carter, & Uzo Uwazuruonye-Anyanwu Niasia Mercado-Walters |
| 308 | Navigating Emotions in the Job Search Process | Allyson Regis & Rachel Cunningham-Exavier |
| 309 | Selfishly Acceptable: Navigating the Space of Social Acceptance & Personal Stability | Shenira Billups |
| 311 | Racial Equity in CT: Understanding Our Landscape & Leading Change | Dr. Leon Bailey |
| 312 | Creative Journeys Podcast | Dr. Melanie Uribe, Dr. David Petroski, and Jason Forsyth |
| 326 | Pathways to a PhD: Research Opportunities and Preparing for Graduate School | Dr. Ksenia Sidorenko, Nathalie Alomar, Anthony Minnah, & Ashley Oaks |
| Ballroom | Facilitated Networking | Dr. Thierry Thesatus |
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Event Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Definitely! Please ensure you register in advance to receive pre-event communication.
The event program will include light refreshments during registration and tapas during lunch.
Please email dimoulasp1@southernct.edu for more information.
Please utilize the Wintergreen Garage on campus. Refer to this campus map for directions: https://www.southernct.edu/campus-map. There is a free shuttle operating to help you move between parking lots and the Adanti Student Center; more information here: https://inside.southernct.edu/shuttle-services
Check back in early spring 2026 for a detailed program.