March 31, Day 2
Posted On: 03-10-2026
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Morning “Zoomba” with Aditi Pai
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Zumba is a dance-fitness program that blends Latin and international rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography.
Coffee Networking
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Choose your time to start, but make sure to pause (or conclude) your networking in time for the first session!
Keynote: Dr. Kevin Lyons*
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Supply Chains for Society: Quantifying Impact by Design
This keynote talk explores how our Rutgers Center for Local Supply Chain Resiliency embeds real-world change into the research lifecycle by bridging the gap between logistics and community equity. Using a portfolio of diverse projects—ranging from Newark food systems to global textile sustainability—I will demonstrate how quantifiable data and strategic internal and external partnerships drive measurable improvements in local economies and environmental health.
Concurrent Session II
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Keynote: A Foundational Approach to Research Impact
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Panelists: Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace; Dr. Elizabeth Christopherson; and Dr. Na’ilah Suad Nasir
This panel features dynamic leaders from three foundations at the forefront of advancing research that positively benefits society. Each panelist will highlight innovative initiatives from their organization and discuss the role of impact in their research strategy. There will also be time for audience Q&A.
Concurrent Workshops
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Networking
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After hours networking