
Student Mentorfest | Create Lasting Connections for your Future Career
Thu, Aug 21
|Virtual Event
Whether you're diving into your first STEM class or eyeing a future in research, biotech, data science, or engineering, this interactive, high-energy event will give you the real talk on what it takes to thrive in the STEM world.


Time & Location
Aug 21, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
Virtual Event
About the Event
Ready to design your future smarter and faster?
Athena’s MentorFest is your golden ticket to connect with STEM leaders who’ve walked the path before you — from early-career professionals to university faculty to executive-level powerhouses.
Whether you're diving into your first STEM class or eyeing a future in research, biotech, data science, or engineering, this interactive, high-energy event will give you the real talk on what it takes to thrive in the STEM world.
Exclusive to students - middle school, high school and college — join dedicated breakout sessions designed to:
Decode the academic and career edge of mentorship early on
Hear how other students landed internships, built networks, and found direction
Connect directly with mentors who can help you map your next move
Why MentorFest?
Because mentorship is not just nice to have — it’s the secret weapon to:
Accelerating your academic journey
Landing meaningful opportunities faster
Building lasting, career-changing connections
You’ll hear from real mentors who’ve navigated failures, found their passion, and carved out leadership roles in science, tech, and beyond. You’ll get to ask them anything!