2020 Women of Color Virtual Conference Guide

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WOMEN OF COLOR STEM VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 8-10, 2020 CONFERENCE GUIDE

(RET.) RADM SYLVIA TRENT-ADAMS, PH.D., RN, FAAN 2020 Technologist of the Year Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health U.S. Department of Health & Human Services For Today’s Career Women In Technology & Business

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S AT A TIME WHEN WE’RE FACING PROFOUND CHALLENGES in every area of our professional and personal lives, the 2020 Women of Color STEM Virtual Conference has solutions. From Waves of Change come Oceans of Opportunities. This has always been our mission, and never has it been more imperative than right now. As you experience our innovative conference platform virtually, we Reset to Rise together with powerful women-driven content, expansive seminar tracks including a significant public health component, celebrations of award-winning women in STEM, and our job fair. You belong here within our trusted community, where our value proposition is unmatched: Information. Purpose. Passion. We always deliver. Now just differently.

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE..............................................................4 WELCOME MESSAGES............................................................................................... 6 Monica Emerson, Women of Color STEM Conference, National Chair........................................................................6 Tyrone D. Taborn, Publisher, Women of Color Magazine........................................................................................ 7 Kendall Harris, Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Research, Texas Southern University ....................8 Gary C. Peters, United States Senator, Michigan...................................................................................................9 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.............................................................................................. 11 2020 Women of Color Awards Nomination & Selection Committee.........................................................................11 Conference Partners, Event Partners, Women of Color Magazine Advertisers and Exhibitors......................................12 College Campus Coordinators......................................................................................................................... 13

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GET TO KNOW THE 2020 WOMEN OF COLOR AWARD WINNERS ................ 14 COMPETENCY TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.....................18 Continuing Education Certification.................................................................................................................. 18 Job Readiness Certification............................................................................................................................ 19 Peer-Lead Seminars..................................................................................................................................... 19 Featured Competency-Based Training............................................................................................................. 19 Global Health Security Leadership Learning Track.............................................................................................. 19 Micro-Learning Sessions................................................................................................................................ 19 PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM ......................................................................................20 Professionals in the Virtual Classroom............................................................................................................20 Virtual Pre-College Program.........................................................................................................................20 Overview...................................................................................................................................................20 Curriculum...................................................................................................................................................21 Schools Participating................................................................................................................................... 24 Sponsors.................................................................................................................................................... 24 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 25 Attire........................................................................................................................................................ 25 Code of Conduct.......................................................................................................................................... 25 Getting Help............................................................................................................................................... 25

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C O N F E R E N C E S C H E D U L E AT A G L A N C E WORKSHOP TRACKS 100 - LEADERSHIP 200 - PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 300/400 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 500 - DIVERSITY 600 - PRE-PROFESSIONAL

700 - CORPORATE SIGNATURE SEMINAR 800 - JOBS CERTIFICATION 900 - HEALTHY LIVING V - MICRO-LEARNING SESSION

T H U R S DAY, O C TO B E R 8 , 2 02 0  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

WOC REGISTRATION

 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT

(1411) FinTech: The Challenge (Seminar Room 1)

 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM EDT

(1412) Opportunities in FinTech (Seminar Room 1)

 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM EDT

(1413) The Changing Faces in FinTech (Seminar Room 1)

 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM EDT

(V101) What to Do to Protect your Job during a Pandemic (Seminar Room 1)

 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

WOC ALUMNAE WELCOME RECEPTION (Ballroom)

 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

(1330) Women Empowered to Engage (Ballroom)

F R I DAY, O C TO B E R 9, 2 02 0  9:00 AM - 10:15 AM EDT

(1754) Does Your Career Path Align with Your Personal Values?

U.S. Forest Service (Seminar Room 1)

 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM EDT

(1410) The Next Big Wave in Technology: Keeping Up with Innovation (Seminar Room 2)

 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

(1502) The Many Faces of Bias: Types of Bias that Create Reality and Alter Outcomes (Seminar Room 2)

 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM EDT

(1138) Global Health Security: Inside and Out: Building a Communication Strategy During Crisis (Seminar Room 3)

 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM EDT

TECHNOLOGY RECOGNITION EVENT (Ballroom)

 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM EDT

(1317) Develop Your Best Self and Bring Her to Work (Seminar Room 2)

 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM EDT

(1113) Stepping into Power: Becoming a Leader that Makes a Difference Sponsored by the National Security Agency (Seminar Room 1)

 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM EDT

(1124) The Power of Leaning In: How Do Great Leaders Leverage Adversity and Technology to Lead Change? (Seminar Room 3)

 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT

(1125) Managing Combat: Turning Conflict into Collaboration as a Woman in Leadership Sponsored by the National Security Agency (Seminar Room 1)

 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT

(1757) Pathways to Success for Women in STEM Presented by NASA (Seminar Room 3)

 5:25 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

Networking Receptions (Networking Lounges)

 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

(1312) Woman to Woman: Up Close and Personal (Seminar Room 1)

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SAT U R DAY, O C TO B E R 1 0, 2 02 0  8:15 AM - 10:00 AM EDT

BREAKFAST WITH LEADERS AND LEGENDS (Ballroom)

 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

(1137) Global Health Security: People and Perspectives: Best Practices for Managing Pandemics, People, and Process (Seminar Room 1)

 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

(1503) Views and Voices! Women Leaders Debate the Top 10 Issues and Advantages for Women in STEM (Seminar Room 3)

 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

(1759) What in the World is NOAA? Presented by NOAA (Seminar Room 2)

 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

(1758) Changing systemic racism in the professional workplace Presented by The Boeing Company (Ballroom)

 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

CAREER FAIR (Exhibit Hall)

 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT

(1139) Global Health Security: Preparing to Innovate (Seminar Room 3)

 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT

(1501) Diversity and Inclusion in 2021: Looking Forward, What More Do We Need to Do? (Seminar Room 1)

 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT

(1318) Empowering Women Leaders: Mentoring Partnerships that Matter Presented by Consumers Energy (Seminar Room 2)

 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Campus Coordinator Appreciation Luncheon (Ballroom)

 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT

(V103) Career Resilience: What to do When you Feel Stuck (Seminar Room 1)

 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT

(V102) How to be Your Authentic Self while being a “Good Fit” for Company Culture (Seminar Room 3)

 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT

(V104) How to Build the Right Relationships Up, Down and Across the Organization (Seminar Room 2)

 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT

(1107) The Communication Edge: What Great Leaders Talk About Sponsored by the National Security Agency (Seminar Room 2)

 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT

(1320) The Control Paradox: Take Control & Let Go to Win (Seminar Room 1)

 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT

(1145) The Skills to Master Growth: High Impact Solutions and Technology for Complex Business Challenges (Seminar Room 3)

 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT

(1760) Position Your Real Self: Curiosity, Courage, Confidence & Connection Presented by General Motors (Ballroom)

 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EDT

(V106) How to Manage an Unsupportive Manager (Seminar Room 3)

 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EDT

(V105) What to do if You’re not Viewed as “Technical Enough” (Seminar Room 2)

 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

WOC GALA AWARDS CEREMONY (Ballroom)

 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

WOC GALA AFTER-PARTY (Ballroom)

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WELCOME •

N AT I O N A L C H A I R

MONICA EMERSON National Chair Women of Color STEM Conference Greetings, It is an honor to welcome you to Reset to Rise, the first virtual Women of Color (WOC) STEM Conference. This is the 25th annual forum focused on women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and what a momentous way to start a new decade!

Over the next three days, you will have the opportunity to attend many outstanding career development workshops that have been planned especially for you. Additionally, be sure to take part in the panel discussions on the issues of today, and the current challenges frequently faced by women of color in technology fields.

As always, the Conference has expert speakers from academia, government, and industry who will share their insights on a variety of topics designed to provide you an advantage in navigating your careers.

Please be sure to take advantage of the premium training in the professional and/or collegiate tracks. Also, you’ll want to register to attend the Career Fair, and sign up for full access to the Global Health Security Leadership Learning Track, the Alumnae Welcome Reception, Technology Recognition Event, Friday Networking Reception, the Breakfast with Leaders and Legends, and the Women of Color Awards Gala.

Absolutely nothing has been held back in this year’s virtual Women of Color STEM Conference. So, enjoy, engage, and Reset to Rise! I look forward to meeting you virtually as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Women of Color STEM Conference.

All the best, Monica Emerson National Chair Women of Color STEM Conference

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WELCOME •

CONFERENCE CO-HOST

TYRONE TABORN Publisher Women of Color Magazine Greetings, A lot has happened since the Women of Color STEM Conference’s 24th annual event last fall. Three months after convening in Detroit, the United States woke up to the news of a new coronavirus and the first confirmed case of a person with the disease called COVID-19. By the first week of Feb. 2020, we heard about the first person to die from the disease. Since the outbreak was declared a pandemic, more than a million cases have been recorded in the U.S. and more than 200,000 people have died across the country.

As America continues to open back up, amid various public health emergency measures that are still in place, we have geared up the Women of Color STEM community to reset to rise because the world is counting on us.

Amidst a global health crisis that impacts all of us physically, economically, and culturally, we applaud the scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians, and technicians who are working to bring an end to the spread of COVID-19 and create solutions.

In line with our mission of enhancing opportunities for women and minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the Women of Color STEM Conference will continue to bring information and resources to our audience. To that end, the 25th annual Women of Color STEM Conference has pulled together experts with new data, insights, and perspectives to inform and enlighten our community for the road ahead.

Sincerely, Tyrone Taborn Publisher Women of Color Magazine

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WELCOME •

ACADEMIC CO-HOST

KENDALL T. HARRIS, PH.D., P.E. Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Research Texas Southern University Hello All and Welcome to the Women of Color STEM Virtual Conference!

On behalf of Texas Southern University, it is my distinct pleasure to have this opportunity to extend warm greetings to each participant of the 2020 Women of Color STEM Conference. Even in the challenging times that our society is facing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for us to continue to support and recognize the accomplishments of women of color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Texas Southern University is committed to championing and supporting the efforts of women of color in STEM disciplines and thus we are elated to be given the opportunity to serve as the co-host institution for this conference.

At Texas Southern University, the inclusion and recognition of all, no matter race, creed, gender and/or religion is a fundamental principle at our University.

This acceptance of all has served the University well in producing some very learned and socially adept biologists, chemists, pharmacists, engineers and technologists. Inclusion of all perspectives is warranted because our society is faced with very advanced and complex problems. We must use our collective knowledge base and resources to combat the challenging issues that our society is facing. The Women of Color STEM Conference identifies, celebrates, and makes the STEM community aware of the accomplishments of women from various ethnic backgrounds which places us one step further in solving today’s problems.

Respecting and embracing diversity has also influenced the recruitment and retention efforts of our female student population. Female students represent approximately sixty percent of the University enrollment with a significant number of our students majoring in our STEM fields, such as chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering, and health sciences to name a few. Our female students at Texas Southern University are often the thought leaders of the University and go forward with very exciting careers in the STEM areas.

Thank you for attending the virtual conference and contributing your perspective. I hope each of you take full advantage of the many opportunities to showcase your talents and expertise, make new connections, strengthen existing partnerships, and be energized for an exciting conference!

Sincerely, Kendall T. Harris, Ph.D., P.E. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Research Texas Southern University

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WELCOME •

U . S . S E N AT O R F R O M M I C H I G A N

GARY C. PETERS United States Senator Michigan Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2020 Women of Color STEM Virtual Conference.

October 8, 2020

Established in 1995, Women of Color Magazine’s STEM Conference has gathered an audience of the nation’s respected leaders in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine from Fortune 500 companies to government entities and colleges and universities to recognize the hard work and achievements of women of all colors, who, through their work, spark innovation and creativity. A number of programs and seminars are also provided that are designed for women in STEM careers, ranging from career expos and networking events to professional development workshops. These programs and services aim to promote diversity and equality in the workplace while also providing more knowledge to young women about how to succeed and thrive in STEM careers.

The conference also presents the wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate this year’s Technologist of the Year honoree, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD. With over 25 years of service in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, RADM Trent-Adams has served in a number of leadership roles throughout her career, including Deputy Surgeon General of the United States from 2015-2019 and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health for the US Department of Health & Human Services, from which she retired earlier this year. RADM Trent-Adams continues her leadership in public sure to welcome you to the 2020 Women of Color STEM Virtual Conference. health excellence as our country works to recover from COVID-19 by working alongside her officers, n 1995, Women of Color Magazine’s STEM Conference has gathered an audience of driven in particular by the impact the virus has had on the African-American d leaders in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine from Fortune 500 community. I extend my congratulations and thanks to ment entities and colleges and universities to recognize the hard and Trent-Adams for her hard work and service to this country. I also Rearwork Admiral men of all colors, who, through their work, spark innovationwant and creativity. number to thankAall of the “Rising Star” and “All Star” award recipients for your inars are also provided that are designed for women in STEM careers, ranging from efforts and contributions in the STEM field. working events to professional development workshops. These programs and ote diversity and equality in the workplace while also providing more knowledge to Once again, I appreciate the opportunity to welcome you to the 2020 Women how to succeed and thrive in STEM careers. of Color STEM Conference. I wish all of you a memorable event, and continued the years ahead. nce also presents the wonderful opportunity to recognize andsuccess celebrateinthis year’s

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Year honoree, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD. With over 25 years of service Sincerely, ealth Service Commissioned Corps, RADM Trent-Adams has served in a number of ughout her career, including Deputy Surgeon General of theGary UnitedC. States from Peters ipal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health for the US Department of Health & United States Senator m which she retired earlier this year. RADM Trent-Adams continues her leadership llence as our country works to recover from COVID-19 by working alongside her Michigan rticular by the impact the virus has had on the African-American community. I ations and thanks to Rear Admiral Trent-Adams for her hard work and service to this to thank all of the “Rising Star” and “All Star” award recipients for your efforts and STEM field.

I appreciate the opportunity to welcome you to the 2020 Women of Color STEM ll of you a memorable event, and continued success in the years ahead.

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CONFERENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2 0 2 0 W O M E N O F C O L O R N O M I N AT I O N S A N D S E L E C T I O N C O M M I T T E E Last spring, representatives from academia, industry, and government, in addition to Women of Color Awards alumni and strategic partners, volunteered their efforts to review hundreds of nominations for the 2020 Women of Color STEM Conference Awards.

This year’s selection panel was comprised of professionals drawn from a wide spectrum of the scientific and technical community. They met virtually and reviewed and scored the packages. During this time, panel members did an extensive read of nomination packages and ranked and scored each candidate based on established criteria and guidelines.

SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Randy McGuire

Angela Barbee

Department Head The MITRE Corporation

Vice President – Engineering and New Product Development, Global Faucets Kohler Co.

Dr. Mark D. Vaughn Manager, Technical Talent Pipelining Corning Incorporated

2020 SELECTION PANEL MEMBERS Dr. Donna L. Bell Global Director, Technology and Features Strategy and Planning Ford Motor Company

Lynne Bey Associate Director, Commercial Aftermarket – Fleet Management Raytheon Technologies - Pratt & Whitney

James Braxton Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Retired)

Gayle Brocks-Becoat Director, Client Services, Leadership, Learning & Organization Capability The Boeing Company

Olivia Butler IT Manager The Boeing Company

Modupe Congleton Global Inclusion, Diversity & Talent Strategy, Supply Chain Operations Cisco Systems, Inc.

Brandy Merritt Director, Strategy Mobilization & Integration Consumers Energy

Dr. Levonia Moore Parker Principal Systems Engineer The MITRE Corporation

Raquel Morris Sr. Employment Brand Manager Consumers Energy

Renae Myles Chief of Staff & Business Manager to the VIP of Engineering & Design Huntington Ingalls Industries

LaShanda Reed-Larry Sr Manager, Global Diversity and Inclusion Lockheed Martin Corporation

Dr. Jamese D. Sims Senior Physical Scientist NOAA

Terrence Southern President/Chief Consultant Haroztec

Theresa Spralling Chief of Staff, AT&T Chief Diversity Office CEO Emeritus, Women of AT&T National Organization

Jacqueline Toussaint U.S. Air Force

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CONFERENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS C O N F E R E N C E PA R T N E R S , E V E N T PA R T N E R S , & WO M E N O F C O LO R MAGAZINE ADVERTISERS In these difficult times, when government and business leaders are forced to focus on day-to-day operations to restart and rebuild the U.S. economy and get people back to work, some of the first areas to be hit by cutbacks are diversity and inclusion programs, education partnerships, and community outreach—the very things that add value and hold the key to global competitiveness. That is why Career Communications Group, Inc. is grateful to the following companies that continue to support these core values. Thank you for your leadership.

WOC LEVEL PARTNERS: Conference Co-Host

Consumers Energy Sponsored by

General Motors Diamond Plus

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) The MITRE Corporation The Boeing Company Diamond

NASA U.S. Air Force Platinum Plus

AT&T DTE Energy Lockheed Martin Corporation Navy Civilian Careers Raytheon Technologies U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Forest Service U.S. Intelligence Community Gold

Cisco Systems, Inc. IBM Corporation Mattel Northrop Grumman Corporation Silver

America’s Navy FM Global Ford Motor Company Textron Bronze

AMIE Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Infosys Kohler Co. Leidos National Security Agency (NSA) PNC Bank

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Corporate Exhibitors

Abbott Aerotek/EASi Air Force Civilian Service AMIE AT&T Battelle City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering Consumers Energy DTE Energy FM Global Ford Motor Company GEICO Insurance Company General Motors Infosys IBM Corporation Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Kohler Co. Leidos Mattel National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Security Agency Navy Civilian Careers NOAA Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies PNC Bank Raytheon Technologies SHPE SMART Scholarship Stevens Institute of Technology Textron The Boeing Company The MITRE Corporation U.S. Air Force U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Forest Service U.S. Intelligence Community

WOC SPECIAL EVENT PARTNERS: Technology Recognition Luncheon Partner

Abbott DTE Energy Kohler Co. Huntington Ingalls Industries Oakland University World Wide Technology Women of Color Seminar Series – Women Empowered to Engage Tech Talks

Rocket Mortgage WOC Pre-College Program

America’s Navy Ford Motor Company General Motors Foundation Lockheed Martin Corporation The Boeing Company U.S. Air Force Woman-to-Woman: Up Close and Personal

Rocket Mortgage WOC Gala

Aerotek / EASi Ford Motor Comapany Conference T-Shirts

GEICO Insurance Company

WOC Magazine ADVERTISERS: Abbott Laboratories Air Force Research Laboratories AT&T Bell Helicopter Consumers Energy Corning Incorporated DTE Energy Eli Lilly & Company General Motors Health Catalyst Huntington Ingalls Industries Infosys Ltd. International Business Machines Corp.

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Kohler Leidos LG Chem Michigan Inc. Lockheed Martin Corporation Missile Defense Agency (MDA) National Security Agency Navy Civilian Careers National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Raytheon Technologies The Boeing Company The MITRE Corporation University of Central Florida U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Forest Service

EXHIBITORS: Aerotek/EASi AMIE Argonne National Laboratory AT&T Battelle Bell Helicopter Consumers Energy DTE Energy FM Global Ford Motor Company GEICO Insurance Company General Motors International Business Machines Corp.

Kohler Co. Leidos Mattel Missile Defense Agency (MDA) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Security Agency Navy Civilian Careers Northrop Grumman Corporation PNC Bank Raytheon Technologies The Boeing Company The MITRE Corporation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Forest Service

C O L L E G E C A M P U S C O O R D I N AT O R S Career Communications Group, the co-host and producer of the Women of Color STEM Conference, would like to thank the student and staff campus coordinators for ensuring another successful conference. Their hard work and commitment to spreading the word about this annual science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) event on campuses and their surrounding communities helps make opportunities presented by WOC more accessible to young leaders nationwide.

Samantha Andrews

Tamara Hamilton

Meghna Sen

Coordinator Florida International University

Georgetown University Program Advisor

Roosevelt University Coordinator

Joyce Barchet

Kim Jenkins

Lauren Shuman

Montgomery College STEM Coordinator

Illinois Institute of Technology, Coordinator

Morgan State University Retention Specialist

Jessica Bixel

Jamesley Laurent

Crystal Smith

Prairie View A&M University Program Coordinator

Rutgers University Student

CCNY-CUNY Academic Advisor

Charmane Caldwell

Michael Mehalick

Dr. Laura Stubbs

University of Buffalo Program Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania Director

Case Western University Operations Manager

Minerva Carter

Jasmine Murry

Brianna Stuckey

West Chester State University Student

Mississippi State University Graduate Assistant

University of Kentucky Campus Coordinator

Amondo Clayton, II

Phenique Parker

Letitia Thomas

Florida International University Student

FAMU -SAET Outreach Coordinator

Larry Covington

Amparo Perez

Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg NSBE President

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Director of Student Success

University of Maryland, Baltimore Co. Director

Diane Crump-Fogle

Sharlene Roberson

George Mason University Student

North Carolina Central University CSB Program Coordinator

Myra Curtis

Marcia Robin-Stoute

Towson University Program Director

Syracuse University Director

Donna Grant

Krysten Rue

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Program Director

University of Michigan Dearborn, Student

Alanna Hall

Jodi Schneiderman

Wayne State University Assistant Director ECRC

Indiana University STEM Coordinator

Jalonda Thompson Texas Southern University Instructor

Stacy Tinner University of Houston Program Director

Raul Torres New Jersey Institute of Technology Director

Vien Yadavongsy Mott Community College STEM Coordinator

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G E T T I N G TO K N OW YO U R W I N N E R S FA C T S F R O M A F E W O F T H E 2 0 2 0 W O M E N O F C O L O R S T E M W I N N E R S

Throughout this virtual conference, we will hear from amazing women in STEM. You will learn about their challenges and accomplishments. You will hear about everything that they’ve done so far in their careers that has led them to this moment.

It’s also a tradition to present cool things you didn’t know about the honorees. This year’s list of people we get to know a little better includes winners from professional achievement, outstanding technical contribution, community service, and other categories. They talk about their STEM inspirations and share some fun facts.

Here are a few of your 2020 Women of Color STEM Virtual Conference awardees with a few tips to help us Reset and Rise.

MS. SHERONDA JEFFRIES Technical Leader Quality Engineering Cisco

registration taunted me. He said that if I really enjoyed mathematics, then I should consider changing my major to electrical engineering, but since I was a girl, I probably wouldn’t do it. I changed my major to electrical engineering right then and there. That young man is now the chancellor at NC A&T State University, and I thank him for daring me to pursue a career in STEM. Favorite Book: The Bluest Eye

YEVETTE R. BRATTEN Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, & Chief Security Officer DigiFlight, Inc. STEM Inspiration: What inspired you to pursue a STEM career?

When I arrived at NC A&T State University, I planned to major in accounting. However, a young man who was assisting me with 14

My Biggest Challenge: My biggest challenge was [learning to] balancing work, life, and family.

Also, learning to stand tall and do the dance when you’re the only minority [in] a room. This confidence has

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helped mold me into the woman I am today.

Advice for Students: Dream big or go home. Try everything and do what feels good to you. Because if you do what you love, you’re going to be great at it. Never let someone tell you, “you can’t!” The greatest part of being an American is “I CAN”! Learn your craft from cradle to grave.

BY RAYONDON KENNEDY

Fun Facts: • I play basketball and golf.

• I am a jokester.

• I love to travel and learn other cultures.

MRS. INDERPAL K. DEOL Director and Chief Engineer, Fossil Generation DTE Energy

whatever challenges life puts in front of you. They taught me to never give up and continue working hard against all odds.

Advice for Students: Follow your passion and don’t be afraid to take on opportunities that may not directly align with your career goals.

Fun Fact: I am fluent in three different languages and scared [of] dogs.

TAMBERLIN GOLDEN Plant Director General Motors

How I Inspire: I have a transparent and participative leadership style. Engagement of the entire team is what makes a difference in performance. It’s also imperative to create transparency in your organization so that ambiguity doesn’t hinder progress.

Advice for Students: The best advice that I can give a student pursuing any career path is to seek to demonstrate depth and ensure they can differentiate themselves from others. Don’t blend in with the crowd. The landscape is very competitive, and clear differentiation is critical to success.

Favorite Book: • The Brand Called You by Peter Montoya • The Other 90% by Dr. Robert Cooper • Get Out of Your Own Way by Dr. Robert Cooper

My Biggest Influence: My mother and maternal grandmother [have] been the biggest influence on my life. They have taught me to be humble yet tough to face

Fun Fact: My happy space is with dance and any theater arts. I wanted to be Debbie Allen before I was hired at [General Motors].

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G E T T I N G TO K N OW YO U R W I N N E R S LATITIA MCCANE, PH.D. Director of Education

• Respect others • Do the right thing

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Fun Facts: • I have a twin brother. [We were] born 15 minutes apart.

Biggest Challenge: Work-life balance and finding time to relax has been the biggest challenge.

Biggest Influence: Luzel and Mae Bolden, my grandparents, had the biggest influence in my life. I learned how to be entrepreneurial, loving, spiritual, and kind to others.

Favorite Books: • To Kill A Mockingbird Bird by Harper Lee • Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive by TD Jakes • Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman

How I Inspire: I lead by example. I like to be approachable and caring, coaching my team to grow and drive results.

However, sometimes I apply some “tough love” to help them stay close to reality. I give them the big picture and like to inspire them to achieve the results.

Advice for Students: Deliver [on] the commitments you made. Understand your clients’ and users’ challenges and create a solution in collaboration with them.

Fun Facts: • I have triple citizenship.

• I have a ballet teacher diploma.

MRS. DEMETRIA F. HALL Systems Engineer Staff, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Lockheed Martin Corporation

MS. VANESSA MICHELINI IBM Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor IBM STEM Inspiration: My mother: She was a computer programmer.

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Advice for Students: Never give up on your dreams!

Persistence is the key to success and ask for help when you need it.

Important Lessons Learned: • Own your mistakes, quickly correct them, and do not repeat the same mistake if [at] all possible.

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• I earned first chair flute for the school band in my [sophomore year of high school] during an impromptu challenge, advancing past all juniors and seniors.

• I was a high school varsity cheerleader and also performed a piccolo solo for Homecoming night during halftime.

• My college dorm room number (1913) happened to be the same year my beloved sorority (Delta Sigma Theta) was incorporated.

MS. ADRIENNE SOMERVILLE Acquisition Group Head, Commander Fleet Readiness Center Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Biggest Challenge: The biggest challenge for my career was learning setbacks are setups for success, and that your breaking

MS. JASMINE LEFLORE Sr. Project Engineer/Nonprofit Co-Founder, Collins Aerospace/ Greater Than Tech Raytheon Technologies Corporation

points equate to your breakthroughs.

What you think is happening to you is actually happening for you. So, manage how you handle defeat, because others are always watching you.

Biggest Influence: My grandmother, Carolyn E. Parker, has been the biggest influence on my life. She taught me mentorship before mentoring was a thing. My grandmother would [be] my mentor and greatest fan if she [were] still with me today.

Fun Facts: • I love acting young and cool around my two children’s (ages 18 and 21) friends, because their friends love it, and my children think I am crazy.

• I love to travel and intend to visit every continent.

• I am a strong introvert, but no one ever believes me because I can network and work a room.

• I love sip and socials with other amazing women—such great learning experiences.

exposed to “programming” at an early age but had no idea it could be or would be the start of my career. I excelled in math and science, making it a great logical next step in my educational journey.

How I Inspire: Firm but fair. Direct but compassionate. If I act too much like a guy, people won’t like me.

However, I am trying to dismantle that narrative.

Advice for Students: Don’t be afraid to ask for help, especially when it seems like everyone else gets it except you.

STEM Inspiration: I used to live by an airport, and I was always curious about the planes.

Then I went on a college tour at [the University of Michigan] and saw the aerospace department.

Biggest Influence: My parents. Since I was a child, they have always made me feel that any goal was achievable if I set my mind to it. I was never given a blueprint. I was the first person in my family to attend college, so I didn’t have very many examples of career options.

My dad was a blue-collar worker. My mom was an office administrator. But they always encouraged me to set high targets and figure out a way to achieve them.

MRS. TONYA M. NOBLE Director, International Defense Training The Boeing Company STEM Inspiration: I always had an interest in my video games and first computer. I was

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COMPETENCY TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N C E R T I F I C AT I O N Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are offered at the Women of Color STEM Conference. The conference’s CEU/PDH program is offered through the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies at Morgan State University (MSU).

As an accredited academic institution, Morgan State University offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and sponsors activities for CEUs/PDHs for university departments, and organizations in the State of Maryland and nationwide. The Center for Continuing and Professional Studies is the authorized unit at the institution responsible for awarding, administering, and reviewing CEUs/PDHs procedures to ensure compliance with established criteria.

The CEUs and PDHs are uniform units of measurement to record participation in non-credit academic, professional or vocational programs. Activities that qualify for CEUs and PDHs are defined as organized continuing education experiences under competent sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. One CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. One PDH is equivalent to one contact hour.

Morgan State University (MSU), a historically black institution, has the unique designation as Maryland’s Preeminent Urban Public Research University. Currently classified as a R2 status Carnegie Class Doctoral, Professions Dominant Institution, the University has made a major commitment to academic excellence.

To support the goals of Morgan State, the mission of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies is to serve the lifelong educational needs of traditional and non-traditional students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and personal growth aspirations. The Center coordinates a variety of educational activities and community services for individuals from the culturally diverse population of Baltimore City, the State of Maryland, nationally, and internationally.

How to Participate: 1. Click the Morgan State University CEU/PDH link 2. Access the CEU/PDH Registration Form at https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/p5Wczr22MG3Fb9P 3. Check each Workshop attended on the Workshop Attendance Form 4. Complete the Morgan State University Evaluation Form 5. Submit all completed Morgan State University On-line forms by Monday, October 12, 2020 6. All CEU/PDH certificates will be mailed to participants within six weeks of the conference.

C E R T I F I C AT E O F PA R T I C I PAT I O N We offer certificates of course hours completed for those who simply want to keep a record of their continued learning and professional development. Of course, you may also want to share them with your boss to keep her or him abreast of your efforts to grow in your career.

Certificates will be made available for download in the Attendee Service Center after the conference. Your attendance is tracked when you log into the seminars and workshops using the link sent to you for that seminar or workshop.

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DEVELOPMENT J O B R E A D I N E S S C E R T I F I C AT I O N CCGJobMatch Program: Job Readiness Certification The CCGJobMatch Program: Job Readiness Certification is a 20-hour soft-skills training program providing certification to demonstrate that you have the skills employers need to ensure a successful transition to the workplace. Coursework covers topics that include interpersonal skills, teamwork and team building, handling multi-generational challenges, and business etiquette.

This program can be completed online. We recommend completing them before the conference. Take Courses at https://www.ccgelearning.com/course/view.php?id=20 Here are the course offerings: • Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette • Interview Success! Practical Approaches to Persuading the Recruiter • Interpersonal Skills: Creating and Building Powerful Connections • Innovative and Critical Thinking: Training Your Brain to Solve Problems and Create Solutions • Maximize Team Building Skills and Success

PEER-LEAD SEMINARS Magnify Your Identity Track STEM professionals will have the opportunity to see the relationship between identity and the ability to lead, learn, and grow. Professionals will learn how self-awareness, selfconfidence, and acceptance impact every aspect of the executive climb. Through this track you will also increase your sense of personal fulfillment through peer mentoring and strategic relationships.

Join us as we break limiting beliefs, skyrocket our capacity to achieve greatness, and reset to rise.

Lead Through Influence Track Power: a word that for many holds a myriad of meanings, both positive and negative. Too often, our early encounters with power shape and influence our perceptions and, over time, these experiences, projections, and occurrences have formed our image of what it means to be powerful.

Through this track, the STEM professional will explore strategies to effectively utilize influence and power to increase buy-in, promote collaboration, and boost effective communication within their organization.

Innovate and Disrupt with Organizational Strategy Track Change is inevitable, but growth is a decision. As a professional of today, this phrase rings with more truth than ever, and as novelist, Alan Watts, wrote, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Through this track, the STEM professional will learn how to identify, analyze, and discuss emerging trends in technology and will develop their own tools and strategies to effectively deal with change and adversity in their organizations.

Optimize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workforce Track Today, there are more than 320 million people in The United States of America. This means that at any one moment, 320 million unique stories, perspectives, and experiences are being written, shared, and expressed.

But are we listening? The conversation of diversity, equity, and inclusion presents a unique opportunity for today’s organizations. As the world continues to expand and markets continue to grow, so must we. In this track, STEM professionals will examine how diversity, equity, and inclusion impacts business outcomes and influences organizational culture.

F E AT U R E D C O M P E T E N C Y- B A S E D TRAINING Global Health Security Leadership Learning Track We are all front-row witnesses to the difficulty of tackling a global health crisis in our own country from unused pandemic plans to confusing communication. At present, more than 70% of the world remains underprepared to prevent, detect, and respond to a 21st-century public health emergency. Global health security and leadership is about increasing the capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats.

MICRO-LEARNING SESSIONS These conversations will explore strategies, tools, and stories from leaders across diverse industries to thrive and excel in the current business and technology landscape.

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PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM WOMEN OF COLOR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM The Women of Color STEM Conference regularly partners with organizations whose missions are closely aligned with that of the conference to broaden the discussion about STEM opportunities. These programs engage the entire STEM pipeline, and the participants draw inspiration from the core Women of Color STEM Conference. It is our hope to increase your awareness of the importance of organizations like these that may already exist in your communities and to encourage you to offer your support.

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM SUPPORTERS The Women of Color STEM Conference ensures that its influence on building the STEM pipeline extends into the precollege community of students that might not otherwise aspire to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers because of social and economic barriers. Career Communications Group partners with STEM-related businesses, military personnel, and universities to bring pre-college students together to participate in the conference. Students participate in hands-on, competitive activities that engage and challenge them to view STEM careers as real options. High school and middle school students from the Detroit and surrounding areas will be invited to participate.

With the support of organizations like America’s Navy, Boeing, Department of the Air Force, General Motors, Ford, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and local organizations like like Oakland University, Wayne State University, and the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), this year’s pre-college program will take place virtually. The program’s main feature will be the professionals in the classroom coaching, which will bring eighteen (18) Women of Color role models into thirty-five classrooms via Zoom sessions to share their stories and answer questions about the journey to their STEM careers.

During the conference, pre-college students will participate in a full-day virtual or in-person program that will include hands-on and virtual workshops designed by top STEM employers, and virtual round-table discussions with college students to learn about college-life.

In addition to the pre-college program sponsors, we express our gratitude to these women who have volunteered their time to share their storied career journey with the students participating in the Women of Color Pre-College Program: Christina Ware Marketing & Creative, Business Services & Financial Services Account Manager Aerotek Melinda Gray Mechanical Engineer General Motors Veronica Nelson Executive Director AMIE (Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering)

Robbin Johnson Senior Information Assurance Advisor NSA and U.S. Cyber Command Gihan Oraby Director(A) for the Weapon & Software Engineering Center Armaments Research Development Engineering Center

Marlene Price Strategic Technology Business Development Sr. Leader Materials Manufacturing Technology Boeing Research & Technology The Boeing Company Gretchen Morales- Valle Electrical Engineer NASA Glenn Research

Priscilla O’Neill, CEP College Counselor Great Hearts Irving

Jamesa Stokes Materials Research Engineer NASA Glenn Research

Kim Tucker-Billingslea Environmental Engineer & Project Leader General Motors

Carolyn Nichols Director, BGS Navy/Marine Corps Services The Boeing Company

Nuha Nawash Electrical Engineer NASA Glenn Research

Tamara Sorrell Deputy Executive Officer to the Sergeant Major of the Army U.S. Army

Kerry Buffington Kapstone Employment Services

Brittany Wheeler Raytheon Company

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Donna Bell Director, Technology & Features Strategy & Planning Ford Company Tracy Ball Business Relationship Management Specialist Ford Company Michelle T. Ferebee Strategy and New Business Lead Aeronautics Research Directorate NASA Langley Research Center

2020 PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM CURRICULUM Putting A Spin on STEM: The Importance of Soft Skills If you think Sudoku and crossword puzzles are fun and challenging, then test your mind with logic and mathematics. These games will challenge your logic and strategic capabilities. We will expose you to mathematical teasers, which will help puzzle fans push your IQ levels to the maximum. You will have a chance to look at the puzzles from a different perspective--that’s how you sharpen the wits and train the mind. Come, participate learn and have fun. You can win prizes and show off your strategic capabilities.

Company: Huntington Ingalls Time: 10:00-10:50am 11:00-11:50am

12:00-12:50pm Math Moves U MathMovesU® is an effort by Raytheon to have an everexpanding family of unique initiatives and key partnerships to connect students, elementary through college, with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) during this education crisis. Raytheon believes that tomorrow’s engineers and technologist need to be excited by and interested in math today.

MathMovesU® engages students with fun and dynamic content from virtual thrill rides, scholarships and sponsorships to special events, interactive experiences and national competitions.

For the Women of Color STEM Conference, the Raytheon team will involve the students with a fun and exciting math challenge competition in a Jeopardy like format via student teams working brain teasers. This effort will be led by Charlie Dean and Shawn Graham.

Company: Raytheon Company Time: 10:00-10:50am 11:00-11:50am

12:00-12:50pm The Boeing CODE: Codename EVA (Everyone- VickathonAgile) This Boeing workshop will explore the foundational learnings behind coding. In this virtual session we will provide students with hands on fundamental coding

concepts. Students will learn the benefits of coding while enabling them to explore the technical skills associated with learning the language of computers. It will also help students gain a better understanding of the technology surrounding them, as well as expanding their creativity by teaching them how to use technology in their own way. This year we will introduce students to coding via a Virtual Hackathon. A Virtual Hackathon is just like regular Hackathon, except that they are done online remotely. With traditional Hackathons, participants are organized into teams and develop their creative idea. We will be using that philosophy to create a virtual experience for introducing coding to K-12 students.

To get students ready to explore coding, read learn more about 4 Famous Programmers Who Coded Their Way to The Top Company: The Boeing Company Time: 10:00-10:50am

11:00-11:50am Color Detective What is Chromatography?

Most of us have got our papers wet at some time or another, but have you ever noticed what happens to the ink as the water spreads? It doesn’t always smudge and blur, as you might expect. Sometimes it splits up into weird colored streaks that creep across the page. When that happens, you’re seeing chromatography in action.

Chromatography is a method of separating the components of a compound. During the procedure, the compound is separated into its individual components, allowing the individual parts to be identified.

Chromatography is used to separate and identify all sorts of substances in police work. Drugs ranging from narcotic to aspirin can be identified in urine and blood samples, often with the aid of chromatography.

Company: DAPCEP Time 12:00-12:50pm Financial Aid 101: How to Afford College and Achieve Your Dreams Learning Objective: Learn about the financial options that can help students to afford post-secondary education What do you want to be when you grow up? You’ve heard this question many times throughout elementary and secondary education. Yet achieving your dream career can

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PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM be expensive. Don’t give up yet; there are many resources for financial aid available to help you afford your postsecondary education. Join us for this seminar to learn about the opportunities to help you achieve your dreams.

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Define what “financial aid is. b. Explore the various sources of financial aid that are available for college education. c. Discuss how colleges and other sources determine eligibility for aid. d. Examine when, where, and how to apply for financial aid. e. Explore other financial aid options, such as work study or student loans.

Company: Career Communications Group, Inc. Time: 10:00-10:50am 11:00-11:50am 12:00-12:50pm

1:00-1:50pm SAT Prep – Winning Test Taking Strategies The SAT is designed to assess students’ aptitude and knowledge in reading, writing, and math. Colleges and universities use the SAT to evaluate every applicant’s eligibility for admission. The higher a student scores on the SAT, the better their chance of getting accepted to the applied to college or university. Join us as we discuss proven tips, techniques, and strategies for improving your overall performance on the SAT. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Develop a strategy to take the SAT. b. Examine strategies for staying focused and finishing on time. c. Discuss techniques for selecting the correct answers and eliminating incorrect answers. d. Explore techniques to reduce test anxiety.

Getting into the college or university of your choice is competitive. Applying to college can feel like a full-time job, especially if you are applying to multiple places with various requirements. There’s a lot of information to collect and to process, so make sure that you take care of the details. This seminar will discuss techniques for preplanning, gathering information and completing the college admission process.

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Develop strategies for managing anxiety during the college testing and interview process. b. Recognize how stress can affect their sleep, diet, and exercise. c. Cope with peers, schoolwork, and home life during the application process. d. Apply their own interests, values, and goals to the college decision making process.

Company: Career Communications Group, Inc. Time: 10:00-10:50am 12:00-12:50pm

1:00-1:50pm Studying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment Learning Objective: Discuss opportunities and trends in cyber security Cyber security has become as important as locking your front door. We must protect and secure information. As our reliance on technology increases, the need to build innovative approaches to cyber security efforts becomes critical. The opportunities in this field are great since cyber security is a national priority. Join our panel of experts as we talk about managing cyber threats and ways to gain access to cyber security opportunities.

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At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Identify required skills and areas in cyber security careers. b. Explore opportunities and challenges in cyber security. c. Connect with successful cyber security professionals. d. Identify steps to take to work in cyber security.

Getting Accepted: Mastering the College Admission Process Learning Objective: Discuss techniques for completing the college admission process

Company: Time:

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Roundtable/ Mentoring Session (8 Tables / 8 Topics – Junior & Seniors) College should be a time for exploration, learning, and self-discovery. Many college students will be affected by a number of issues during their college experiences. These roundtable sessions are designed to help students avoid the negative effects of these issues.

Topic 1 (2 Host addressing same topic different view / separate tables) What You Should Be Doing Now to Get into College – Getting into college can be a daunting task, with fewer students getting accepted each year. And each year, the pressure on high school students increases. But with the right planning, you can reduce your stress while working to make sure that you do all that you can to get accepted.

Dressing Appropriately for College and Not High School – Packing and dressing for college means leaving the high school look behind. You want to look like an adult without conveying the high school image. So join this panel as we discuss what the well-dressed collegiate is wearing.

Topic 2 (2 Host addressing same topic different view / separate tables) Coping with College Life – Going to college is a big step and a major transition in your life. Now you are responsible for everything, and there’s no one to look over your shoulder. This can make some students feel alone and can be a lot to handle. Fortunately, you don’t have to learn it all at once, and there is help available.

Join us as we discuss resources and methods to navigate college.

Making Friends: Dealing with Social Anxiety – It’s a good bet that not all of your friends are going to attend the same college and take the same courses as you did in high school. College life is about learning about yourself and making new friends. Join us as we discuss techniques for making friends in college.

Topic 3 (2 Host addressing same topic different view / separate tables) Adjusting to Life away from Home – Moving away from home to college takes a lot of preparation and planning.

But for all your planning, you may not have planned on how to deal with homesickness. While being homesick can be a challenge, getting through it can be easier than

you think.

Coping with Cultural Differences in College – Leaving home and moving to college can be terrifying for new students, especially if you are far from the place where you grew up. You don’t have to live in fear though. Your college experience can be exciting and life changing. This session will give you advice on how to acclimate yourself to your new environment.

Topic 4 (2 Host addressing same topic different view / separate tables) Alone on the Range: Developing Self-Motivation Skills – To succeed in college, you need to consistently do your best. Staying motivated isn’t always easy when you have a lot of pressure on you. For anyone who has struggled with staying motivated, this session will give you advice on finding the right balance between school, work, and other activities.

Time and Stress Management in Post-Secondary Education – College is full of new experiences and possibilities that can also limit your study time and increase stress levels. With so much happening on the campus, there’s no wonder that students feel overwhelmed with commitments to class, work, and extra-curricular activities. How can you balance time when it doesn’t seem to be enough? This session will discuss how to accomplish balance without losing ground on your other responsibilities.

Company: Career Communications Group, Inc. Time: 10:00-10:50am

11:00-11:50am

Rethink Your Drink: Are Energy Drinks Drugs?

Students will be able to explain the variety of behavioral effects when planarians are exposed to sugar, caffeine, ginseng, and B vitamins in a variety of combinations.

Company: DAPCEP Time: 10:00-10:50am

11:00-11:50am The Natural Gas Journey: From Storage to Stove Students will be introduced to the natural gas pipeline from origin to distribution. Students are also introduced to modern methods of eco-friendly natural gas discovery, processing, and transportation.

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PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM Company: DAPCEP Time: 10:00-10:50am

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Clean Water Tragedy How does a lack of access to clean, safe drinking water put people at a disadvantage in their daily lives? Students will increase awareness of the global water crisis. Students will simulate the water filtration and treatment process.

Company: DAPCEP Time: 10:00-10:50am

11:00-11:50am Nuclear Fission vs. Fusion Students will understand the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy; and understand that nuclear fission and fusion are two different types of energy releasing reactions involving atoms.

Company: DAPCEP Time: 10:00-10:50am

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PA R T I C I PAT I N G S C H O O L S A. L. Holmes Academy of the Americas Ann Arbor Trail Bates Academy Blackwell Academy Bunche Academy Caesar Chavez Cartsens Academy Carver STEM Academy Cass Tech Chandler Park Academy Clippert Academy Cooke High School Cornerstone Health & Technology Academy Cornerstone- Jefferson-Douglass Academy Cornerstone- Lincoln King Academy Cornerstone- Madison Carver Academy Cornerstone- Washington Parks Academy Davison Elementary

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Detroit Edison Public School Early College Academy Dossin Elementary/ Middle School Foreign Language Immersion Academy Gompers Middle School Hutchinson Elementary/Middle School J.R. King Elementary/ Middle School Mark Twain Elementary/ Middle School Munger Middle School Nolan Elementary/ Middle School Pasteur Middle School Pontiac High School Renaissance High School Ronald Brown Academy Sampson- Webber Elementary/ Middle School Schulze Elementary/ Middle School Southfield Christian High School

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N AT T I R E All Day: Business

unacceptable behavior, WOC asks that you inform Quentin Kennedy, Women of Color Code of Conduct Monitor, 469878-6734 or Email quentinkennedy10@gmail.com so that we can take the appropriate action.

Friday, October 9

Unacceptable Behavior is defined as:

Thursday, October 8

All Day: Business

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.

Saturday, October 10

• Verbal abuse of any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, WOC staff member, service provider, or other meeting guest.

Day: Business Gala: Black Tie

I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K The place to check if you run into any challenges. The information desk is in the platform lobby. It is there to help you in the event you encounter issues with the platform or if you have questions about the events. Technical help will be available during the conference hours in a Technical help chat room or by email???

CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at the Women of Color STEM Virtual Conference (WOC) are required to agree with the following code of conduct. We are expecting cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody: Be excellent to each other, show empathy, and help make this a safe space to explore tangible, equitable solutions.

WOMEN OF COLOR STEM VIRTUAL CONFERENCE CODE OF CONDUCT WOC is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and WOC staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, WOC staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Virtual Programs Code of Conduct. This Policy applies to all WOC conference-related events, including those sponsored by organizations other than WOC but held in conjunction with WOC events, on public or private platforms.

WOC has zero-tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment by participants or our staff at our conferences.

If you experience harassment or hear of any incidents of

• Examples of verbal abuse include, but are not limited to, verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces or in presentations, or threatening or stalking any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, WOC staff member, service provider, or other conference guest.

• Disruption of presentations during sessions, in the exhibit hall, or at other events organized by WOC throughout the virtual conference. All participants must comply with the instructions of the moderator and any WOC virtual event staff.

• Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services.

WOC reserves the right to remove such messages and potentially ban sources of those solicitations.

• Participants should not copy or take screen shots of Q&A or any chat room activity that takes place in the virtual space.

WOC reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, and WOC reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future conference, virtually or in person.

Original Source and Credits: American Society of Association Executives https://www.asaecenter.org/about-us/policies/virtual-meetingcode-of-conduct Tech Inclusion https://techinclusion.co/code-of-conduct/

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S E E YO U N E X T Y E A R 25TH WOMEN OF COLOR STEM CONFERENCE

October 7-9, 2021

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