Keynote Speaking
With Dr. Carina Minardi
I have spent the greater part of two decades in STEM. My STEM journey began as a chemistry researcher and has evolved every day since. Through these career endeavors I have learned how to be a woman in a male-dominated industry and how to use my STEM skills to the greatest extent and that’s why I founded STEM From, to help others along their stem journey.
Speaking Topics
Dr. Carina Minardi delivers engaging, story-driven keynotes that bridge the gap between STEM education and real-world careers, drawing on more than two decades of experience spanning scientific research, healthcare, technology, and innovation. Her presentations challenge audiences to think beyond traditional STEM pathways, inspiring students, educators, and professionals to discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and confidently navigate their own STEM journeys.
Evolving Your Career
Careers are supposed to be journeys with milestones along the way; it is much more than what degree you received. How should you pivot your career along your STEM journey?
Women in STEM
You would think we have come further but being the only female in a “STEM” room is still a norm. As a woman, how should you cope with this glass ceiling?
Translatable Skills in STEM
Curiosity, grit, emphasizing the scientific method are all skills embodied in those who focus on STEM degrees. What skills are most translatable for you?
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does STEM From keynote speaker Dr. Carina Minardi present on?
Dr. Minardi delivers keynote presentations focused on STEM career exploration, career readiness, scientific inquiry, leadership, transferable skills, lifelong learning, and helping students and professionals discover fulfilling career pathways. Every keynote is designed to inspire curiosity while providing practical strategies audiences can apply immediately.
Who are your keynote presentations designed for?
Our keynote presentations are customized for a wide variety of audiences, including:
- Middle and high school students
- College and university students
- Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
- Educators and school administrators
- Parents and families
- STEM professionals
- Corporate teams
- Nonprofit organizations
- Professional associations
- Conference attendees
Each presentation is adapted to meet the audience where they are in their educational or professional journey.
Are presentations customized for our event?
Yes. Every keynote begins with an intake process to understand your audience, event goals, theme, learning objectives, and desired outcomes. We tailor examples, stories, and activities to ensure the presentation feels relevant and meaningful for your attendees.
STEM From offers both in-person and virtual keynote presentations. Virtual sessions are designed to remain highly engaging through interactive discussions, audience participation, polling, and practical reflection activities.
Keynote presentations range from 30min up to 90min. Extended workshops, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions can also be incorporated into your event.
What makes STEM From keynote presentations different?
Rather than simply talking about STEM careers, our presentations help audiences understand themselves first.
Participants leave with:
- Greater confidence in their strengths
- A broader understanding of STEM career possibilities
- Actionable next steps for career exploration
- Practical tools for lifelong career development
- A renewed sense of curiosity and purpose
Our philosophy is that successful careers are built through exploration, reflection, and continuous learning—not simply choosing the “right” major.
Are presentations interactive?
Yes. Audience engagement is central to every keynote. Depending on the event, presentations may include:
- Live polling
- Reflection exercises
- Career mapping activities
- Audience Q&A
- Small-group discussions
- Interactive storytelling
- Real-world STEM examples
Participants leave feeling like active contributors rather than passive listeners.
What industries and STEM fields are covered?
Examples include:
- Healthcare
- Biotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Aerospace
- Public Health
- Pharmaceuticals
- Digital Health
- Cybersecurity
- Research
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
We also emphasize the transferable skills that connect careers across industries.
What is your keynote booking process?
Our process is designed to make planning easy:
- Submit an interest form.
- Schedule a free consultation.
- Discuss your audience, goals, and event details.
- Receive a customized proposal.
- Finalize logistics and presentation content.
- We deliver an engaging keynote tailored to your audience.
- Follow up with post-event resources and evaluation, if requested.
Can keynote presentations be combined with workshops?
Absolutely. Many organizations pair a keynote presentation with workshops, breakout sessions, educator training, student career exploration activities, or leadership development sessions to create a more comprehensive event experience.
How much does a keynote presentation cost?
Speaking fees vary depending on the event format, audience size, travel requirements, customization, and the length of the engagement. We provide customized proposals so organizations receive a solution that best fits their goals and budget.
Your Next Steps
Thank you for your interest in bringing Dr. Carina Minardi to your event! Every keynote is thoughtfully customized to meet the unique goals of your audience and organization. Here’s what you can expect after submitting your interest form.
Let’s Connect
I am always open to meeting individuals from different backgrounds and learning from everyone’s STEM journey. If it is a virtual coffee chat or a meet and greet in a café, I would value the experience to talk to everyone.