Agenda at a Glance
The 2025 NDiSTEM Conference is where opportunity finds you. Join us for three days of cutting-edge science, training, mentoring and cultural activities for STEM students and professionals at all levels and disciplines.
| Wednesday, October 29 | ||
| 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Chapter Officer Leadership October Retreat (C.O.L.O.R.)
Chapter Officers apply HERE by June 30th |
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| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI)
Members apply HERE by July 25th |
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| 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace
Vendors apply HERE by June 30th |
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| 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Badge Pick-up & Registration | |
| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In | |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Chapter Officer Leadership October Retreat (C.O.L.O.R.) Reception | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Indigenous Student Meet & Greet | |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Student Presenters & Scholarship Recipients Reception | |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Partners Reception (Invite Only)
Learn more HERE to become a Partner today |
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| 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Student Presenters Coaching Session | |
| Thursday, October 30 | ||
| 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up & Registration | |
| 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Exhibitor Move-In | |
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
Doors open at 8:30am |
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| 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace | |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Academic & Career Expo | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Research Poster Presentations
Members apply HERE by July 11th |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Native & Indigenous Community Welcome | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Conversations with Scientists - Networking Lunch | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 1-on-1 Mentoring | |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Networking Receptions | |
| Friday, October 31 | ||
| 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Badge Pick-up & Registration | |
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Plenary Session & Featured Speakers
Doors open at 8:30am |
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| 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM | Cultural & Indigenous Marketplace | |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Academic & Career Expo | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Research Poster Presentations | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Graduate Student Oral Presentations
Members apply HERE by July 11th |
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| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 3:05 PM - 3:55 PM | Networking & Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-Out | |
| 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM | Dinner On Your Own | |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | SACNAS Annual Powwow | |
| Saturday, November 1 | ||
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Plenary Session & Keynote Address
Doors open at 8:30am |
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| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Badge Pick-up & Registration | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Meet the Board Candidates
Nominations are due on July 15th! Learn more HERE |
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| 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM | STEM Symposia & Professional Development Sessions | |
| 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM |
Award Ceremony & Closing Keynote
Doors open at 3:00pm |
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Dinner On Your Own | |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | SACNAS Pachanga | |