Beyond the Lab: Exploring Beauty & Innovation

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https://dartgo.org/beyondthelab2025

What does innovation look like when powered by increased access?

Join us for an exclusive gathering at the intersection of science, engineering, beauty, and innovation- designed for thinkers, builders, and visionaries in STEM. Held during Illumination Week on the iconic Martha’s Vineyard, “Beyond the Lab” is more than a networking event- it’s a celebration of expansion in science and entrepreneurship, an incubator for ideas, and a springboard for student success.

Why You Should I Attend?

This event is designed to:

• Bring together bold minds across disciplines: art, engineering, cosmetic chemistry, cybersecurity, Ph*rm*cy, business and beyond.
• Connect students to professionals, internships, and real-world STEM pathways.
• Showcase stories from those who are missing from STEM ecosystem!
• Fuel the NEXT pipeline, empowering future leaders with mentorship, inspiration, and opportunity.

Event Highlights:

Fireside Chat

The Science of Beauty With Dr. Rolanda Johnson Wilkerson, P&G Beauty Senior Director

• Explore how skincare innovation is shaped by science, transparency, and inclusivity.

Panel Discussion

STEM Careers Beyond the Lab

Featuring cross-industry leaders in tech, energy, engineering, and more:

• Tammara Houston- Sr. Service Delivery Coordinator, ExtraHop (Cybersecurity)
• James Allen- Former Vice President, CVS, Retail IT (Pharmaceutical)
• Jessica Smith, P.E.- Senior Control Systems Engineer, Bechtel Energy Inc. (Engineering)
• Jolene Bernagene & Jovanay Carter, ’19- Co-Founders, the Dev Difference (Computer Science)
• Moderator: Ansley Booker, PhD (she/her/hers)

Fireside Chat

Medical Misogynoir & Wellness Equity

A powerful conversation on race, gender, and justice in medicine.

• Speaker: Shontay Delalue, PhD, MPH ’24, Senior Vice President & Lecturer, Dartmouth College
• Moderator: Dr. Ansley Booker

Plus…

• Live Entertainment
• Cocktail Reception
• Perfume Bar Experience
• Intentional Networking

Who Should Attend?

-Students exploring STEM

-Alumni and professionals seeking collaboration

-Researchers and creators in beauty, tech, engineering, cybersecurity, science and health

advocates for innovation and more!

Help Us Expand the NEXT Pipeline!!!!

This event supports the mission of Dartmouth NEXT: to grow the STEM ecosystem by creating space for conversation, mentorship, and collective visioning.

Let’s shape the NEXT generation. Together. RSVP today on LinkedIn or Eventbrite.

https://dartgo.org/beyondthelab2025

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