Speakers & Agenda At-a-Glance

Get ready to be inspired. The AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit brings together trailblazing voices, industry experts, and emerging leaders in STEM for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and powerful connections.

12:00 - 12:15 PM EST

AdaMarie Kick-Off

12:15 - 1:00 PM EST

Opening Keynote - Jayshree Seth

Jayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist and the first-ever Chief Science Advocate at 3M. An award-winning innovator, prolific inventor, TEDx speaker, and accomplished thought leader, she holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and has been awarded 80 patents over her three decades at 3M. Jayshree brings a unique and practical perspective on innovation, leadership, culture, and careers, shaped by her experience developing groundbreaking products and technologies.

In 2025, she was named to the Thinkers50 Radar list of global management thinkers. She is also the author of the The Heart of Science – Engineering Footprints, Fingerprints, & Imprints, The Heart of Science – Engineering Fine Print and The Heart of Science – Engineering Blueprint, which includes more than 50 actionable frameworks for corporate innovators, managers, and leaders. All proceeds from her books support a SWE-administered scholarship for women in STEM.

1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

Panel - Next Generation in STEM

Panelist announcements coming soon.

2:15 - 2:45 PM EST

Lightning Talk - Ruha Tacey

Ruha Tacey is a respected voice in STEM education, with unique expertise in guiding early career engineers to their ideal work opportunities. As a 2012 Chemical Engineering graduate from Auburn University, she has worked for seven major companies across four industries ranging from amusement parks to oil and gas. Ruha’s core tenets are optimism, a positive attitude, and handling the reins of your own career while being ready for the luck that comes your way.