2025-26 Women in Science Conference Sessions

The Women in Science Conference is an annual conference organized by a group of female scientists and faculty at Lynn University. The aim of the conference is to encourage female students from local area schools to apply to subjects in which they have been historically underrepresented.

Schedule
2025
Saturday, November 8th
9:30 AM

Check-In

Lynn University

Christine E Lynn University Center, Elaine's

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM

Welcome to Lynn

Alanna L. Lecher, Lynn University

Christine E Lynn University Center, Elaine's

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM

Research Talks

Kimberly Rowland, Lynn University
Shira Bassly, MD, Pediatrician

Christine E Lynn University Center, Elaine's

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM

Your Path to a STEM Major

Rose Llanos, Lynn University

Christine E Lynn University Center, Elaine's

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
11:14 AM

Poster Session

Lynn University

Christine E. Lynn University Center, 2nd floor, 240-241

11:14 AM - 12:00 PM
11:15 AM

Bisphenol A Effects on Stress Behaviors

Alexis Galindez, Lynn University
Kevin Sosa, Lynn University
Emily Pintilie, Lynn University
Cassandra S. Korte, Lynn University

Christine E. Lynn University Center, 2nd floor, 240-241

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Planarian Exposure to the Herbicide 2,4- Dichlorophenoxyacetic (2,4-D)

Emily Pintilie, Lynn University
Alexis Galindez, Lynn University
Cassandra S. Korte, Lynn University

Christine E. Lynn University Center, 2nd floor, 240-241

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM

Networking Lunch with Students and Faculty

Lynn University

Christine E Lynn University Center, Elaine's

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
1:14 PM

Skills Workshops (students choose two, teachers choose one)

Lynn University

Ronald and Kathleen Assaf Academic Center

1:14 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM

Genetics Lab

Kimberly Rowland, Lynn University

Ronald and Kathleen Assaf Academic Center, 103

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

GIS Lab

April A. Watson, Lynn University

Mohammed lndimi International Business Center, 107

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Planaria Lab

Cassandra S. Korte, Lynn University

Ronald and Kathleen Assaf Academic Center, 110

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM

Teacher Workshop (teachers only)

Alanna L. Lecher, Lynn University

Ronald and Kathleen Assaf Academic Center, 102

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
3:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Lynn University

Christine E Lynn University Center, Elaine's

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM