Month: September

Event Type: In Person

Open To: Invited Cal-Bridge community members

Main Topics: Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mentorship, Inclusive Practices, Community Building, Networking (including the PhD Open House)

Description: The Cal-Bridge Fall Conference is held annually, and includes professional development workshops, an Undergraduate Research Symposium, a PhD Program Open House and opportunities to network and socialize with the entire Cal-Bridge community.

The Fall conference brings together over 200 diverse undergraduate and doctoral STEM scholars from across the CSU and UC systems, with over 60 faculty mentors from the UC, CSU, and community college systems. Additionally, Cal-Bridge alumni and Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to attend and share their insights with current undergraduate scholars. The conference includes a series of exciting workshops and symposia designed to showcase the work of the Cal-Bridge program.

2025 Detailed Agenda and Schedule 

2025 Schedule at a Glance:

Friday
3:30pm-6:00pm Steering Committee Meetings
3:30pm-5:00pm Alumni Council Meeting
5:00pm-6:00pm New Cohort Meet & Greet
6:00pm-8:00pm Opening Reception

Saturday
8:00am-9:30am Breakfast and Welcome
9:30am-12:00pm Research Symposium
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-1:30pm Group Photo
1:30pm-2:45pm Doctoral Scholar Presentations
2:45pm-4:00pm UC PhD Program Open House
4:00pm-6:30pm Workshops
6:30pm-8pm Dinner and Keynote Speech

Sunday
8:00am-9:30am Breakfast
9:30am-12:00pm Workshops
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch