Young Women in STEM

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DID YOU KNOW? Women make up nearly half of the working population, but only 26% work in STEM fields. (U.S. Census Bureau) AJA, with the support from the Atlanta Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta is helping to level out the playing field in STEM careers for women.

We are creating programs to provide girls in the Atlanta Jewish community with the information and knowledge to pursue degrees and job opportunities in the STEM fields.

The Young Women in STEM Career Fair will occur on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the Atlanta Jewish Academy High School, 5200 Northland Dr, Atlanta, GA 30342

All Jewish female 7th-12th Grade students in the Greater Atlanta area are invited to attend this event.

During the Career Fair, you will meet with women who have careers in a variety of STEM fields, and learn about STEM-based college curricula and career opportunities. This program also provides support for building your STEM network. The Career fair includes information tables hosted by women with foundations in science, technology, engineering, and math. We will have representatives from a variety of organizations, including local chapters of professional organizations, talking about their careers and educational experiences.

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Panelists

Dr. Erica Davis

Dr. Erica Davis is a patent agent and technology specialist with nearly a decade of experience in intellectual property law. She currently works at Fish & Richardson PC and is on secondment at X, the Moonshot Factory, where she supports the organization’s intellectual property program as patent counsel. Dr. Davis began her career as a process engineer at a 3D printing startup before transitioning into patent law. She holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Carnegie Mellon University and a master’s and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Her doctoral research focused on optoelectronic devices and materials, including technologies that absorb and emit light.

Dr. Rebecca F. Neustein

Dr. Rebecca F. Neustein is an ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataracts and currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Associate Residency Program Director at the Emory Eye Center. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a degree in Jewish History, and moved to Atlanta in 2012 to attend Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Neustein remained at Emory for her ophthalmology residency before completing a glaucoma fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital. She returned to Emory as faculty in 2022. Dr. Neustein cares for both adult and pediatric patients with glaucoma and performs cataract and glaucoma surgeries. She is deeply involved in medical education, mentoring medical students and residents as part of her role in the ophthalmology residency program.

Samantha Schlesinger

Samantha Schlesinger is a Lead Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton working in the sustainability industry, with a focus on energy efficiency and building science. Her work centers on optimizing energy use in buildings through innovative materials, assemblies, and mechanical systems. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Economics and Management from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Ms. Schlesinger currently collaborates with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to manage projects aimed at advancing sustainable building technologies. Her career has evolved from working in the natural environment to shaping solutions within the built environment.