Welcome to the GEARED UP: Mentor Conference, where innovation meets inspiration!
Join us on May 17, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Kossiakoff Center, for a day filled with knowledge-sharing, networking, and empowerment.
This conference is proudly presented by Aramco America and aims to equip mentors with the tools and insights needed to effectively guide an increasingly diverse generation of students.
Inclusion isn't an add-on—it's the foundation of powerful mentoring. In this essential session, Shari Robinson explores strategies for supporting neurodiverse students within FTC and FRC programs.
You’ll learn how to foster environments where students with autism, ADHD, and other neurological differences feel seen, supported, and able to thrive. Expect insights into communication, team structure, and the subtle ways mentors can make (or break) belonging.
