9th Annual Triangle Women in STEM 2025 Summer Intern Event

Triangle Women in STEM (TriWiSTEM) 2025 Summer Intern Event

Join us for the 9th Annual TriWiSTEM Summer Intern Event—a dynamic gathering of 100+ interns from across Triangle-area companies! This event is your chance to:

• Explore career paths in STEM
• Discover exciting opportunities in the Triangle
• Expand your professional network and community

Space is limited for this high-demand event—reserve your spot today!

👉 Register Here

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Corporate Sponsor: Atlas – SP
Networking Sponsors: BioAgilytix, Biogen, Eaton, IBM, Lenovo, Merck, and the State of North Carolina

Agenda:

• 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Registration & Networking with Triangle Organizations
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Dinner
• 6:30 – 7:15 PM | Keynote: Rachel Graham – Recruiter Reveals: What Every Intern, New Hire, and Job Seeker Should Know Gain practical, behind-the-scenes insights from Rachel’s journey through corporate America—especially as a woman in male-dominated industries. Learn how to stand out in your job search, turn passions into careers, and build a meaningful path forward.
• 7:15 – 7:30 PM | Dessert & Open Networking
• 7:30 – 8:15 PM | Breakout Sessions

Attendees will choose 1 of the following Breakout Sessions:

• From Class to Career: The Unwritten Rules for Succeeding in the Workplace
• The Resilience Playbook: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks
• Negotiate Your Job Offer with Confidence

Additional Details:

• 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 18th
• 📍 Location: NC Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC 27709
• 💵 Cost to Attend: $10

🎤 About the Keynote Speaker

Rachel Graham, University Relations Manager at Cornerstone Building Brands

Rachel Graham is a seasoned university recruitment leader with a passion for building inclusive and equitable early talent pipelines in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Rachel has years of experience in early career recruitment, having held pivotal roles at Cornerstone Building Brands, GKN Aerospace, Epic Games, and Lenovo. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is currently pursuing a STEM MBA at North Carolina State University. Rachel is a Raleigh native and has consistently championed inclusive hiring practices and early talent development programs that align with modern workforce needs. An active voice on LinkedIn, closing in on 60K followers, Rachel shares insights on early career development, inclusive hiring, and leadership.

Visit our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates — we look forward to seeing you there!