Speaker Series

Students (and parents) explore STEM college paths, careers, and research opportunities

Register Now for the DRIPBL Speaker Series 2026–2027!

Typically 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 AM Pacific Time.

Join us for an inspiring year of expert-led talks designed to guide students, families, and educators through STEM college paths, careers, and research with real-world insight.

The DRIPBL Speaker Series supports students in navigating STEM college pathways, exploring STEM majors, and building confidence in STEM college preparation. Through conversations with researchers, professionals, and mentors, students gain clarity on STEM degree options, college planning, and what it takes to succeed in competitive STEM university programs.

Each session also highlights STEM career pathways and real-world STEM careers across science, engineering, and technology fields. Students explore emerging STEM careers, understand career readiness in STEM, and gain exposure to diverse professions and industries shaping the future.

In addition, the series introduces student research opportunities and research pathways for students, helping learners engage in academic research exploration, independent research projects, and mentored research programs. These sessions are designed to support hands-on research learning and guide students toward meaningful pre-college research experiences.

What to Expect:

 Dynamic speakers from top institutions and industries
 Actionable advice on college admissions, research strategy, and student development
 Opportunities to connect with mentors and explore DRIPBL’s unique programs

Registration Includes:

 Access to all live speaker sessions
  Recordings of each talk
  Special offers on DRIPBL programs and mentoring services

Upcoming Events

Past events

  • September 7th, 2025, Sunday: College Advising – The College Workshop (CWS) with Eden Feuer, CWS
  • September 20th: Saturday: Our College Application Successes and How We Adjusted to the College Experience Student Mentors with Ben Jackson, Nevan Hanford, Aayush Rastogi, Xieshi Zhang, and Srikanya Garuda, Johns Hopkins University; UC Berkeley; Arizona state university; Tulane University
  • October 18th: Saturday: Pollinating Your Future: Data Science Skills with Bee Data & College Insights with Derek Sollberger, Princeton
  • November 15th: Saturday: Biochemistry in Academia with Dean Jackie Trischman, CSUSM
  • December 20th: Saturday: Confidence in Presenting Research
  • January 17th , 2026 Learning Through Play: Foundations for Academics and Future Careers Marci Klein, M.D.
  • February 20th Friday 5 pm pst Or 21st 10am PST Changes to the Medical Profession with Developing Technologies Medical Professional Panel
  • March 21st Microbes, Coding, College Advice Srimanti Dutta Gupta, Avishek Dutta
  • April 18th PRITHVY Initiative & Undergraduate
  • May 16th Top college admissions, how to increase your chances by 400% Sonia Lal
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