About Session
Join interactive conversations where conference participants engage with one another on a shared interest:
Building for a Better Future
Join a conversation with architects and scholars who are exploring how research, design and policy intersect to shape more equitable, sustainable and resilient environments. Share ideas, challenges and aspirations for how architectural thinking can address urgent global issues from climate change and housing to urban justice and the future of the built environment. Come ready to engage with fellow alumni who are using scholarship and design to imagine and build a better world.
Educational Freedom: Stand Up for Higher Education
Join fellow alumni for a conversation about standing up for Princeton and higher education, what that means and what motivates alumni to stay engaged, from defending academic freedom and supporting inclusion to advocating for the value of a liberal arts education in a changing world. Come ready to share your perspective and connect with others who care deeply about Princeton’s role and responsibility in society today.
The Future of Research Funding
Join fellow alumni for a conversation about the shifting landscape of research funding across academia, industry and government. This discussion will cover how evolving priorities, new funding models and emerging technologies are reshaping the way research is supported and what it means for the next generation of scholars and scientists.
Global Princetonians
This roundtable invites alumni who live global lives, whether you came to Princeton from abroad or grew up in the U.S. and now live elsewhere, to reflect on how movement across countries and cultures has shaped your identity, values and work. In an off-the-record conversation, we’ll explore what it means to build community far from home and how the Princeton network continues to foster connection, belonging and purpose across borders.
Humanities Beyond Academia
Explore the diverse and meaningful ways scholars trained in the humanities are applying their skills and perspectives outside traditional academic paths. From public service to cultural institutions, media, tech and nonprofit leadership, panelists will share how their humanistic training continues to shape their work, values, and impact.
Parenting in a Digital Age
Join fellow alumni for a conversation about the challenges and choices of raising children in today’s hyperconnected world. From screen time and social media to digital literacy and online safety, this roundtable is a space to share experiences, ask questions and reflect on how to help kids navigate the digital landscape with intention and care.
Women in STEM
Connect with fellow alumni for a conversation about navigating careers as women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This roundtable will offer space to share personal experiences, discuss systemic challenges and breakthroughs, and reflect on what progress looks like within labs, classrooms, industries and beyond. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned leader, your voice is part of the ongoing story of women shaping the future of STEM.
Working in Nonprofit
Gather with fellow alumni for a conversation about the rewards, realities and evolving landscape of nonprofit work. Whether you’re leading an organization, starting out or exploring a transition, this roundtable offers space to share experiences, discuss challenges and reflect on what it means to build a mission-driven career in today’s world.