CARE has recently rebranded the annual “closing ceremony” to a “celebration ceremony”! At the end of every 8 week research summer we like to highlight every student’s research with a poster session followed by an awards luncheon. This year our keynote speaker was Dr. Cliff Poodry, a trailblazer for BIPOC (black, indigenous, & people of color) voices in STEM. He has helped create the nationally renowned Society for Advancing Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) organization.

2024 cohort with program staff

Keynote speaker, Dr. Poodry

Guest speaker, President Cruz-Rivera

Dr. Koppisch (CARE associated PI) receiving an award

Poster presentations

Poster presentations

Poster presentations

Poster presentations

Poster presentations

Awards luncheon

Awards luncheon
Awards luncheon