• 2026 AAASE Summit Mentoring Luncheon
  Saturday, November 7^th at 12pm · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA

  AAASE invites high school students, college students, and early-career professionals attending the Summit to a mentoring luncheon with accomplished leaders in science and engineering. The luncheon supports AAASE’s mission to advance leadership in science and engineering in the United States and to mentor the next generation of innovators and leaders.
  
  

  Who You’ll Meet
  Mentors include AAASE Distinguished Fellows, members of the National Academies, AAASE award recipients, business and industry leaders, keynote speakers, Board and Advisory Board members, Industry Advisory Board members, and lifetime members.

  What to Expect
  In small-group table discussions, mentors will share lessons from their leadership journeys and careers. Conversations will cover leadership, career pathways, future opportunities and challenges, collaboration, and how to build strong mentoring relationships.
  
  Possible discussion topics
  

  

  Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Life Sciences Physical Sciences Mathematics Energy and Sustainability Space Exploration Service to Humanity Career Development and Emerging Opportunities

  
  

  To close the luncheon, participants will be invited to share key takeaways from their conversations with the full group.

  How to Join
  

• Who can attend: Open to registered Summit participants who are students or early-career professionals.
• How to sign up: A Call for Participation will be emailed to registered attendees before the Summit.
• Space is limited: The venue holds 80 participants. Spots are first-come, first-served.

This is a rare opportunity to learn from distinguished leaders, grow your network, and have real conversations about your future.

We look forward to seeing you at the Summit!