Preliminary Agenda (Word) (PDF)
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| Encouraging Students Towards STEM and IT Careers - April 1, 2008 | ||
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| 8:30 am | Registration and light breakfast | |
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| 9:00 am | Welcome - Beth McGrath, Director, Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) | |
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| 9:15 am |
Why Are Women and Minorities Still Underrepresented in STEM Careers? Susan Staffin Metz, Past President, Women in Engineering Proactive Network |
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| 9:45 am |
Student Panel, moderated by Lynn Insley, Director, Career Development Why We Decided to Study Engineering and How We Not Only Survive, but Thrive! |
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| 10:45 am | Break | |
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| 11:00 am |
Professional Panel STEM and IT Professionals Change the World: But What Do They Really Do? |
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| 12:00 pm | Lunch | |
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| 12:30 pm |
Educator Panel Strategies to Interest Students in STEM and IT |
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| 1:30 pm |
Keynote: Virginia Ruesterholz, President, Verizon Telecom Career Opportunities in Technology: Outlook for the Future? |
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| 2:00 pm | Wrap Up/Next Steps - Beth McGrath, Director, CIESE | |
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