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This year at the VEX Robotics World Championship, Girl Talks returns with a dynamic lineup of speakers and panels designed to empower and inspire young women in STEM. From university admissions insights to career pathways in engineering, IT, and robotics, these sessions offer students the chance to connect with industry leaders, hear real-world experiences, and explore exciting opportunities for their future. Don’t miss your chance to learn, ask questions, and win prizes — all while celebrating the incredible women shaping the world of technology.

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Day
Time
Speaker
May 7
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Eaton Panel #1
Erica Haley, (IT Organizational Change Management Specialist), Jocelyn Hsieh (Senior HR Generalist), Constanza Meneses-Lopez (HR Manager), Jeff Skinner (Director of Engineering)
May 8
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Stephanie Sontgerath, Assistant Director of International Admissions at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
* Door prize drawing and Speaker giveaways for attending participants only.
May 9
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Eaton Panel #2
Sara Dwyer (Director of Digital Marketing IT), Aimee Ferguson (Campus Manager), Jackie Pride (Communications and Engagement Manager), Jeff Skinner (Director of Engineering, FMC)
May 11
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Libo Meyers (Senior Director of Engineering at Apple, Author)
May 12
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Libo Meyers (Senior Director of Engineering at Apple, Author)
May 13
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
De’Aira Bryant is a postdoctoral scientist at Amazon Consumer Robotics (CoRo) and a recent PhD graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Computing.
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