Virtual STEM Hangout 2024
This hangout aims to reconnect our vibrant community of STEM advocates and welcome new members to the community.
The Cedar STEM and Entrepreneurship Virtual STEM Summer Hangout is a dynamic and interactive event designed to bring together alumni of Vision 2020, STEM enthusiasts, professionals, and aspiring youth from across Nigeria. The event will provide a platform for participants to introduce themselves, share their current roles and experiences in STEM, discuss their challenges, and explore the opportunities available in the ever-evolving world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We aim to foster a supportive network, inspire collaboration, and empower attendees to navigate their STEM journeys successfully.
STEM Hangout Objective
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Foster Connections
Provide a space for participants to introduce themselves, share their current roles and projects, and connect with like-minded individuals in the STEM community.
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Highlight Challenges and Opportunities
Facilitate discussions on the various challenges faced by young professionals in STEM, and explore potential opportunities and solutions to overcome these obstacles.
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Promote Knowledge Sharing
Encourage participants to share their journeys, insights, and strategies on how they have navigated the STEM world, thereby inspiring and guiding others.
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Support Career Development
Offer guidance and mentorship opportunities to young STEM enthusiasts, helping them to identify career paths, acquire necessary skills, and enhance their professional growth.
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Build a Strong STEM Community
Strengthen the sense of community among STEM professionals and enthusiasts, fostering collaboration, support, and collective growth within the Cedar STEM Hub network.
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Celebrate Achievements
Recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of young individuals in the STEM fields, encouraging continued innovation and excellence.
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Personal Growth and Confidence Building
To nurture personal growth, self-confidence, and a growth mindset among participants, empowering them to take on challenges, embrace failures as learning opportunities, and persist in their pursuit of STEM knowledge and skills.
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Networking and Mentorship
To provide networking opportunities and mentorship from experienced STEM professionals, enabling participants to connect with industry experts, seek guidance, and build a supportive network within the STEM community