Connecting Students and Professionals of Color – Hosted by SCSU Innovation Hub

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is proud to host the fourth annual Connecting Students and Professionals of Color event, a dynamic and community-focused initiative designed to foster a network of students and professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. This series is dedicated to helping students successfully navigate educational and career pathways among STEM and Bioscience companies by building mentorship, networking opportunities, and industry insights.

Since 2021, SCSU’s Innovation Hub has helped over 200 students secure jobs and internships in STEM fields, with 40% of these students identifying as people of color.

ALL are welcome to join, including students from across Connecticut, industry reps and community stakeholders.

Moderators:

• Legairre Radden, Research Scientist III, Boehringer Ingelheim
• Dr. Chaka Felder-McEntire, Executive Director, Higher Heights

Panelists for 2025:

• Dr. Angelique Khalifa, Principal Scientist, Boehringer Ingelheim
• Miraj Jara, Computer Science Student, SCSU
• Colette Ruden, Senior Engineer, Tech and Innovation, Office of the CTO, CCAT
• Sarai Lara-Boykin, Associate Scientist, Pfizer

Event Details (PDF)