A unique, experiential, semester-long leadership development program for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, designed to build community and facilitate career success.
Open to all candidates with a demonstrated interest in issues around gender representation and leadership in their chosen fields, the program aims to enhance career success and promote gender equity in the mathematical and physical sciences.
Program content fosters:
The Shining Lights Program equips participants with essential skills for successful careers in science through leadership skill building, coaching, networking, and mentoring.
Program participants can anticipate a commitment of approximately one day every two weeks.
Program activities are centered around the core competencies of the program: Leadership Skill Building, Coaching, Networking, and Mentoring.
Strengthen skills and confidence through hands-on practice with a range of tools in the areas of:
The application and nomination period is now closed for the 2026 cohort.
Specific program content is under development. More information will be posted once available, including a full calendar of events.
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