2017 Annual Report

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THE ALUMNI EXPERIENCE THROUGHCOMPELLING PROGRAMMING

2017 was a banner year for alumni engagement. From hosting events to volunteering, alumni connected with one another and shared their time, not only lifting each other up but also ready- ing the way for the next generation of science leaders. This year we were able to offer alumni new and engaging opportunities, including: • Raising awareness about the Society and how to give back • Promoting alumni talents beyond the traditional STEMsphere • Hosting regional and local events This global alumni network of more than 60,000 innovators, educators, aca- demics and enthusiasts is tackling some of society’s greatest challenges. We are excited to broaden our programming and provide a space for alumni to connect and, together, build a better world.

NewYork Signature Alumni Event In 2017, the Society hosted its third Signature Alumni event at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. The evening began with welcome remarks from Society President & CEOMaya Ajmera (1985 STS). Over 120 alumni and friends of the Society attended the event, which featured a one-on-one conversation with George Yancopoulos (1976 STS), President & Chief Scientific Officer at Regeneron, a flute performance by Sara Kornfeld Simpson (2014 STS; 2011–2012 ISEF) and a panel conversation on the value of science research in solving society’s most critical challeng- es. Panelists included Michael Colsher (1997 STS), Eden Full Goh (2007–2008 ISEF), Kristin Kovner (2000 STS) and Michael Li (2003 STS; 2003 ISEF).

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