2022 WOC STEM DTX Conference Guide

2022

WOMEN OF COLOR STEM CONFERENCE GUIDE

OCTOBER 6-8, 2022

Detroit Marriott,

Place,

2022 TECHNOLOGIST OF THE YEAR

Valerie Sheares Ashby, Ph.D.

President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to

DETROIT

WELCOME

WELCOME MESSAGE

WELCOME TO WOC27!

Women have long been the backbone of many cultures, but they don’t hold the same opportunities as men. In societies worldwide, women have struggled to gain recognition for their contributions. Despite this, significant progress has been made. There are so many examples of women’s contributions in all fields. From science to business to politics, we have made great strides. Yet there is more to be done. As we look to the future, the waves of opportunity in the 21st century give us a new sense of purpose and hope. And we are more than prepared to meet that challenge. Our story continues to unfold at the Women of Color STEM Conference.

WELCOME

GREG HAYES

Chairman and CEO Raytheon Technologies Leaders,

Welcome to the 2022 Women of Color STEM Conference, where you’ll join attendees from around the world to examine “The Struggle, The Progress, The Future” and be challenged to take personal and collective action across issues, geographies and sectors.

At Raytheon Technologies, we believe that expansive thinking and bold innovation require a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. As a company, we’re committed to supporting the advancement of women of color and paving the way for the next generation of STEM talent, helping them realize their full potential through K-12 programming, internships and mentoring.

We do this with the belief that companies don’t innovate – people do.

When the voices of women of color are heard and valued where critical business decisions are made, we all benefit. At Raytheon Technologies, we’ve set our own company-wide DE&I goals for 2030 to achieve gender parity and to double the representation of people of color, both in executive leadership roles. These commitments are part of how we hold ourselves accountable and measure our progress on community engagement, supplier diversity and public policy.

Conferences like this are critical in advancing our societal objectives, and they provide an opportunity to celebrate, connect and empower the many women of color who have been pioneers in their field, while also inspiring others to pursue future STEM careers.

Raytheon Technologies is proud to sponsor the Women of Color STEM Conference – the largest of its kind – as we work together to solve the world’s toughest challenges while building a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all.

Enjoy the conference.

Greg Hayes

Chairman and CEO Raytheon Technologies

CONFERENCE SPONSOR

STEVEN J. DEMETRIOU Chair & CEO Jacobs

I would like to welcome you to this year’s Women of Color STEM Conference. As an organization, Jacobs is proud to be both a co-host and sponsor of what has become one of the premier forums for recognizing the contributions of the amazing women leading in STEM and inspiring future generations of STEM professionals on the rise! And what a forum it is — the largest multicultural event of its type, dedicated to connecting, developing and empowering some of the industry’s most talented women.

This year’s theme of “The Struggle, The Progress, The Future” has many implications that come to bear when I think about how the industry has changed over the past decade in both the scope of work and demographic make-up. Our world is changing — demands for true equity, justice and equality has caused us all to examine biased business practices that have in the past prevented well-deserving and qualified women from thriving and advancing – and through events like this we are building and launching a new generation of diverse female leaders the like of which our industries have never seen before. I am personally proud that Jacobs has continued to rise by fostering a culture where all employees, including women and people of color, are empowered to do their best work and be recognized for their accomplishments.

Jacobs is strongly committed to creating opportunities for a richly diverse workforce, as well as for promoting and nurturing a love of the sciences among the leaders of tomorrow. We have taken bold actions to recruit, retain and promote diverse talent at Jacobs. Through our STEM activities and partnerships with prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and organizations like Black Engineer of the Year, the National Society for Black Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, we have been able to recruit the best, brightest and most diverse talent in the industry.

To further enhance the rich diversity of our workforce, we have created a series of programs, such as the launch of an aspirational objective for the next five years to create a 40-40-20 gender-balanced workforce around the globe (40% women, 40% men and 20% open to any gender). This is widely recognized as an industry

WELCOME

best practice, and we are committed to leading on this front. Also, through our Global Action Plan for Advancing Justice and Equality, we have set out actionable initiatives and measurable objectives to address racial inequalities. This Fall we will launch our first global Supplier Diversity Dashboard, a live tool that enables us to track every dollar we spend on small businesses and veteran, women, and minority-owned suppliers. With this tool we can hold ourselves accountable for delivering on the commitments laid out by our Action Plan — and we are already seeing great progress and results as our spend with diverse businesses increases year-on-year.

What is remarkable about our Jacobs actions is that they have been driven not only by leadership but through organic, grassroots campaigns led by members of our eight global employee networks. With over 14,000 members, these networks are true force multipliers for the positive cultural changes that we have seen at Jacobs.

To this year’s attendees — thank you for attending the conference. I look forward to meeting you and engaging in enlightening discussions over the next three days.

Enjoy the conference!

Steven J. Demetriou Chair & CEO Jacobs

WELCOME • CONFERENCE CO-HOST

TYRONE TABORN

Publisher Women of Color Magazine

Welcome to the 27th annual Women of Color (WOC) Conference.

For almost three decades, this unique event has been a forum of choice for professional development and networking. Employers committed to diversity, equity and inclusion have chosen the conference to attract the best and brightest in scientific and technical fields.

In partnership with Career Communications Group’s Women of Color magazine, WOC27 is proud to collaborate with leading employers as they promote multiculturalism and gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Each year, Women of Color magazine and the WOC Conference are thrilled to share the stories of innovators, inventors, and changemakers worldwide.

Since 1995, awards presented at the Women of Color Conference have honored excellence in STEM and underscore what we all lose when everyone is not at the table.

This year’s conference theme is “The Struggle, the Progress, and the Future,” and over the next three days, keynotes, seminars, and award shows will reflect on national and global milestones to achieve gender equality and the best practices that address the challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

To meet the challenges of the global pandemic, the Women of Color Conference hosted in-person events through its digital twin experience(DTX) platform and the STEM City Metaverse. Our innovative DTX continues to offer online attendance and full-year access to 365-day media through STEM City USA.

Enjoy the conference!

Tyrone Taborn

Publisher

Women of Color Magazine

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

As we continue to seek out innovative ways for the Women of Color (WOC) community to participate in the annual conference, the 2022 WOC STEM DTX Conference present the full digital-twin experience (DTX), which integrates the in-person and the digital experiences to ensure accessibility regardless of how attendees participate.

The DTX includes the in-person attendees, award presenters as well as workshop presenters and panelists along with the digital attendees. Together, we will chart the course for future events where the in-person and digital experiences intersect to make everyone feel included regardless of where they are.

In the DTX conference format, traditional on-site activities like registration, seating at events, seminar participation, networking, and recruiting all take on new forms. This guide will help you navigate the conference whether you attend in-person or online. We are available to answer your questions online and on-site.

CONFERENCE BADGE

Conference badges will be issued to all in-person attendees. Your badge is necessary for your participation in conference activities. It allows you access to Women of Color conference areas and proves you are a member in good standing.

Your conference badge will include your personal agenda as well as barcode to allow access to ticketed events. Career Communications Group, Inc. reserves the right to revoke the membership of any member who breaks our house rules or acts in a manner that is unsafe or unacceptable.

CEU INFORMATION

Your registration includes Continuing Education Units (CEU) or Professional Develoment Hours) Professional Development Hours (PDH) credits at no additional cost. Visit our partner portal (Morgan State University Center for Continuing and Professional Studies) registration portal to register.

Registration for CEU or PDH hours begins October 6 and ends October 10 at 11:59 PM EDT.

Note: you must ensure that your presence is recorded for each session that you attend to receive credit towards your CEU. To earn one (1) CEU or PDH, you must accrue 10 hours of learning.

REGISTRATION

Registration Location: Huntington Place, Level 1 – River Walk Entrance

Hours:

Thursday, October 6, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT Friday, October 7, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT Saturday, October 8, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

SEATING

Reserved seating is limited to certain conference partners. They are solely responsible for the assignment of those seats to their guests. All other attendees registered to attend a recognition event will be directed to non-reserved seats in the ballroom. Attendees must present their conference name badge.

INFORMATION

INTERNET

Complimentary internet is available throughout the Huntington Place. In the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, complimentary internet is available in public areas and sleeping rooms.

MEETING SPACES – GATHERING SPACES

Conference activities are scheduled to occur at the Huntington Place, the Detroit Marriott and online at the WOC 365 DTX Platform. All recognition activities will take place at the Huntington Place. Evening networking activities will take place at the Detroit Marriott, and the career fair for WOC27 will take place online. The schedule of events denotes the location of all events.

ONLINE PORTALS – WOC 365 DTX PLATFORM AND WOC CAREER FAIR PORTAL

All attendees except for job seekers and recruiters can access both online portals using the badge ID number associated with their registration. Job seekers will use the credentials assigned when they register for the career fair.

ACCESS THE WOC 365 DTX PLATFORM

Access the Career Fair MEALS

WOC27 recognition programs do not include any full meals. We will provide coffee and snacks throughout the weekend. Here are some useful links where you will find nearby restaurants and other eateries.

DRESS CODE

Thursday, October 6, 2022

All Day: Business

Friday, October 7, 2022

All Day: Business

Saturday, October 8, 2022 Day: Business Awards Ceremony: Black Tie Optional

CONFERENCE APP

CONTACT INFORMATION

Security

If you have security questions or your security needs information, please contact CCG Security: securityteam@ccgmag.com or contact either Kedrick Scribner at 410-491-0723.

The Detroit Marriott is responsible for the safety and security of hotel guests and associates. Loss prevention responds to security-related issues and is trained in CPR and First Aid.

SOCIAL & DTX

RECOGNITION EVENT LINKS

Technology Recognition Event

Leaders and Legends Recognition Event

Women of Color Awards Ceremony

GET IN THE CONVERSATION!

YOUR OPINION MATTERS

Survey Link

STAY IN TOUCH

Become part of the community of STEM students and professionals, including past award recipients.

Start a forum discussion on something you are passionate about with the members of the Career Communications Group InTouch STEM community.

Sign up to participate in future STEM conferences as a subject matter expert.

WOC365 PLATFORM ACCESS

Share the platform link on social media. The career fair is free to everyone, and some conference activities on the WOC365 Platform (WOC World I) do not require conference registration to participate. This is a good way to introduce or include the conference to friends, family, and colleagues.

WOC TV

WOC TV encapsulates the conference experience with daily programming showcasing award recipients, employers, and live interviews of conference attendees. Programming will be aired on the WOC DTX platforms, channel 51 in the Detroit Marriott sleeping rooms.

CONFERENCE APP

A key leg of the DTX experience. It connects all conference attendees by text chats, voice, and video connections so you can network individually or in groups that you define. Here are some other features that will enhance your conference experience:

• Access documents and videos

Scan QR codes to swap contact information

Check-in to the conference

• View the live schedule of events that puts seminars and workshops in the palm of your hands!

• Visit exhibitor booths, chat with recruiters, and collect digital swag

• Post your conference highlights to our social wall

Take your photo at our digital photobooth

WOC DTX PLATFORM

The WOC DTX Platform connects the in-person and virtual audiences. More importantly, it becomes the archival space for content that you may have missed during the event as well the home for year-long programming.

PLATFORM

WOC WORLD I LOBBY

WOC WORLD II LOBBY

FLOOR PLANS &

HOTEL MAPS

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Finding Your Way Around GMRENCEN

Huntington Place

PLANS/MAPS

DIRECTIONS

You will have several options to get around during the conference depending on your needs and preferences. The distance between the Marriott and Huntington Place is a brisk, scenic, 10-minute walk along the Riverfront Plaza.

The Detroit People Mover is accessible from the Marriott and runs until midnight Monday through Saturday until 12 a.m. If you are driving, both the hotel and Huntington Place offer parking options.

& EVENTS

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & RECOGNITION EVENTS

ALUMNAE WELCOME RECEPTION

This conference kick-off event is a social gathering for inperson attendees to meet and greet. Past attendees (alums) share their “why” to encourage first-time attendees to fully participate for the best experience. It is also the venue where old connections are renewed, and new connections made.

Amazon Robotics Networking Suite Walmart Networking Suite

STEMULATING LOUNGE

Nightly entertainment on the WOC DTX Platform. Whether you attend in person or online, you can meet up to re-hash the day. The platform will use Shindig, which simulates inperson interactions.

THURS: https://shindig.com/login/event/stemlounge

FRIDAY: https://shindig.com/login/event/stemlounge2

SATURDAY: https://shindig.com/login/event/stemlounge3 o

TECHNOLOGY RECOGNITION EVENT

At this kick-off marquee event, we celebrate hundreds of them who have shown the world, their communities, their families, and themselves the meaning of power at a time when our society must come to terms with a new way of life. These women are our Technology Rising Star, Top Woman in Finance, Technology All-Star, and Publisher’s Choice awardees. Chosen by their companies for this exceptional recognition, we salute their brilliance in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and most of all their humanity. YouTube: https://youtu.be/UBWlIxtSz0M

LEADERS AND LEGENDS RECOGNITION EVENT

This popular annual event is twofold: lifting nine outstanding women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), for Special Recognition Awards, followed by an enlightening and exhilarating panel discussion featuring powerhouse leaders in STEM. It’s a signature Saturday morning event at our conference, where attendees hear fascinating and educational conversation. Moderated by the amazing and accomplished Dr. Pamela McCauley, the discussion with these leaders and legends is an event not to be missed! YouTube: https://youtu.be/LSzdCXCNtoQ

WOMEN OF COLOR AWARDS CEREMONY

The conference culminates with the ultimate celebration of women who are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), trailblazers in industry, government, military, and academia. We celebrate the best corporate citizens, community servant leaders, and diversity champions. Our awardees have broken barriers educational, geographic, cultural, linguistic, gender-based, racial, and beyond. Generations to come are guaranteed a better future because of them and the way they have worked through the struggle, embraced the process, and brightened our path to the future. YouTube: https://youtu.be/KaAey8XKzU4

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM EDT WOC I Central Auditorium

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

X-treme Resumes: Constructing a Stellar Resume

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 A Preparing for Battle: Finance Takes on Fraud

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 B Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrencies, Oh My! What’s the Difference?

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 A Make the Most of Your Next Digital Investment

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 B Women In FinTech Startups – Taking FinTech by Storm

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM EDT WOC I Central Auditorium Interview Skills that Get You Hired!

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 A Micro-learning session: The New Norm of Work and Life Assimilation

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT Detroit Marriott - Ambassador 1 Alumnae Welcome Reception

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT WOC I- Ballroom Women Empowered to Engage

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT WOC I- STEMulating Lounge Michael Lington

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT WOC I- STEMulating Lounge

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM EDT WOC I- STEMulating Lounge

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 A

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Act Like a CEO, Think Like a Leader: Top Leaders Get Real About Gender, Leadership, and Perceptions

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 B Unleash Your Professional Savvy – Secrets to Power, Style, and Grace

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 C D&I Champions: Engaging White Male Champions to Create a Better Future for Women

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM EDT Huntington Place Room 252A Embracing Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trial Design Presented by Abbott

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 A High-Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 B The Power of Focus: Tuning in to the Right Priorities

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 C Careers in STEM for Women by 2030

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT Huntington Place Room 252A USDA Forest Service, Leading as A Climate-Smart STEM Professional

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT WOC I Networking Suite Understanding and Leveraging the Importance of Leadership Coaching in Advancing Your Career Presented by Four Forces Executive Group

12:00 PM - 2:15 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Riverview Grand Ballroom Technology Recognition Event Level 200

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 A Inspirational Leadership: Leading with Style

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 C Playing in the Sandbox: Effective Strategies for Managing Multi-Generational Teams

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SCHEDULE

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT Detroit Marriott- Ontario Ballroom - Level 3

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT WOC I- STEMulating Lounge

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT WOC I- STEMulating Lounge

11:00 PM - 12:00 AM EDT WOC I- STEMulating Lounge

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place - Riverview Grand Ballroom

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Woman to Woman: Up Close and Personal

Michael Lington

DJ Smooth

Leaders and Legends Recognition  Level 200

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251A

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Leadership and Team Development for Managerial Success

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251B “Can You Hear Me Out There?” The Power of Public Speaking

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251C

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT  Huntington Place Room 252A

Join the Revolution: Technology is Changing Health Care

The Flight Plan for Your Career: The Take Off. The Cruise. The Landing. Presented by The Boeing Company

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT WOC II Career Fair

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT WOC I- Central Auditorium Campus Coordinator Appreciation Session

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251A Strategic Executive Leadership: Discover Essential Leadership Skills That Change the Game

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251B

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251C

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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT WOC I- WOC Networking Suite

Fresh, Clean, and Fly in Corporate America: Grooming and Image Secrets to Power, Style, and Grace

The Conversation of Change: Addresses the Challenges that Black and Latino Women Encounter When Building a Career

Micro-learning session: A Women’s Work is Never Done! Why Do Women Still Have to Take Care of Everything?

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251 B Micro-learning session: Generational Work Styles and Women in the Workforce –A New Communication Style

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251C Micro-learning session: I Got Your Back: Women Sponsoring Women and Supporting More Women in the Executive Level

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251A Micro-learning session: Poised for Success – Believe in Yourself!

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT WOC I- WOC Networking Suite

Micro-learning session: Swimming in the Shark Tank

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT  WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251A The Path to Being the Best Leader: How to Lead with Charisma, Integrity, and Conviction

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251C Women in Cybersecurity: Taking Charge and Protecting the World

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251A

Vertical Leadership: Developing the Next Level of Women Leaders

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM EDT WOC I- Huntington Place Room 251B Life in the Zone: Women, Work,

THE STRUGGLE. THE PROGRESS. THE FUTURE.

WOMEN OF COLOR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

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 SPONSORED BY THE GENERAL MOTORS FOUNDATION

The Women of Color STEM Conference ensures that its influence on building the STEM pipeline extends into the precollege community of students who 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 precollege 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 are invited to participate.

With the support of the General Motors Foundation and local the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), this year’s pre-college program will focus on careers in the metaverse, transportation, energy sectors.

The program’s main feature will be the new sustained coaching, which will bring Women of Color role models into the classroom to share their stories and answer questions about the journey to their STEM careers. The classroom visits will occur in the week of the conference.

During the conference, pre-college students will participate in a full-day program that will include hands-on workshops designed by top STEM employers, round-table discussions with current Women of Color winners and college students, and opportunities to participate in escorted visits with companies to learn of the STEM career opportunities. Additionally, students are invited to engage in learning coding skills prior the conference in order to compete in a metaverse hackathon.

PROGRAM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT HPCC | Hall E1- Level 1

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 A - Level 1

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 E - Level 1

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 142 AB - Level 1

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 B - Level 1

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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 D - Level 1

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 F - Level 1

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 C - Level 1

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 G - Level 1

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 142 C - Level 1

Lunch/STEM Carnival

Roundtable/Mentoring Session

SAT Prep-Winning Test Taking Strategies

Designing a Robotic Arm

STEM City Hackathon

Financial Aid 101: How to Afford College and Achieve Your Dreams

Getting Accepted Mastering College Admission Process

Space Station Ergonomics presented by the Boeing Company

Studying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment Set Up

Ford Hackathon

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 141 - Level 1 Math Moves U Presented by Raytheon Technologies

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 A - Level 1

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 E - Level 1

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 B - Level 1

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 C - Level 1

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 D - Level 1

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 142 AB - Level 1

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 142 C - Level 1

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 140 G - Level 1

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 141 - Level 1

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM EDT HPCC | Room 140 E - Level 1

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM EDT HPCC | Room 140 F - Level 1

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM EDT HPCC | Room 140 B - Level 1

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM EDT HPCC | Room 140 C - Level 1

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM EDT HPCC | Room 140 D - Level 1

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM EDT HPCC | Room 140 G - Level 1

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM EDT HPCC | Room 142 AB - Level 1

12:00 AM - 12:50 AM EDT HPCC | Room 141 - Level 1

Roundtable/Mentoring Session

SAT Prep-Winning Test Taking Strategies

STEM City Hackathon

Space Station Ergonomincs presented by the Boeing Company

Financial Aid 101: How to Afford College and Achieve Your Dreams

Designing a Robotic Arm

Ford Hackathon

Studying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment Set Up

Math Moves U Presented by Raytheon Technologies

SAT Prep-Winning Test Taking Strategies

Getting Accepted Mastering College Admission Process

STEM City Hackathon

Space Station Ergonomincs presented by the Boeing Company

Financial Aid 101: How to Afford College and Achieve Your Dreams

Studying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment Set Up

Designing a Robotic Arm

Math Moves

Presented by Raytheon Technologies

STRUGGLE.

PROGRESS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CONFERENCE PARTNERS, EXHIBITORS, AND SPECIAL EVENT PARTNERS

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 PARTNERS

Conference Co-Hosts

Raytheon Technologies

Women of Color Magazine

Conference Sponsor

• Jacobs Diamond

Abbott

Amazon

General Motors

Huntington Ingalls Industries

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The Boeing Company Platinum

• DTE Energy

Lockheed Martin

National Security Agency

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• USDA Forest Service Gold

IBM

U.S. Army Materiel Command

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

U.S. Department of Energy

• Walmart Silver

FM Global

Health Catalyst

Infosys Ltd.

Navy Civilian Careers

U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Bronze

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.

Ford Motor Company

Leidos

U.S. Army DEVCOM

• Wells Fargo & Company

WOC EXHIBITORS

• Abbott

Actalent

Amazon

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.

Avient Corporation

DTE Energy

Environmental Protection Agency

Ford Motor Company

General Motors

Georgia Tech Research Institute

IBM

ICF

Infosys Ltd.

Jacobs

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Leidos

Lockheed Martin

NASA

• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

National Security Agency

• Navy Civilian Careers

Otis

Raytheon Technologies

Snap-on

The Boeing Company

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)

U.S. Army DEVCOM

U.S. Army Materiel Command

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command

USDA Forest Service

U.S. Department of Energy

Walmart

Wells Fargo & Company

World Wide Technology

WOC SPECIAL EVENT PARTNERS

Alumnae Welcome Reception

• The Boeing Company

Green Room

• Actalent

Hospitality Suites

Amazon

Walmart

Interview Village Suite

ICF

Leaders and Legends Recognition Event

Abbott

L3Harris Technologies

Leidos

Technology Recognition Event

Abbott

Ford Motor Company

Google

Leidos

Otis

World Wide Technology

Women Empowered to Engage Tech Talks

• National Security Agency

• Peraton

Women of Color Awards Ceremony

Actalent

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Women of Color Pre-College Program

Raytheon Technologies

The Boeing Company

FEDI

Women of Color Seminar Tracks

Raytheon Technologies

Women of Color TV

• Raytheon Technologies

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2022 WOMEN OF COLOR NOMINATIONS AND SELECTION COMMITTEE

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 2022 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 over several days 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.

View this year’s judges on our website

SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Angela Barbee

Weber-Stephen Products LLC (Retired)

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

2022 SELECTION PANEL MEMBERS

Dondrea Bailey

Financial Planning Raytheon Technologies

Kimberly Davis Program Chief Engineer Raytheon Technologies

Paris Forest Senior Director Information Technology The Boeing Company

Isaac Henderson Division Vice President Jacobs

Karen Hester

D&I Consultant Lockheed Martin

Nia Jetter

Senior Principal Technologist Amazon

Tiffany Leflore

Program Management Supervisor Ford Motor Company

Carolyn Nichols

The Boeing Company (Retired)

Kellye Randle Senior Manager Raytheon Technologies

Jasmine Strait Director – Infrastructure Operations The Boeing Company

CDR Christopher Williams Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (N01D)

U.S. Navy

Margaret Williams

Corporate Manager, EEO, Diversity & Inclusion

Huntington Ingalls Industries

SO LONG WOC27!

WOC Year-Round The good vibes you get from this conference doesn’t have to end with the weekend! The WOC DTX platform is open all year in the STEM City USA metaverse so that you can access the content you may have missed in during the conference; engage with the WOC community; and gain access to new programming on the platform.

HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER:

Encourage your organization to nominate. WOC nomination portal is open!

Schedule a community outreach event in STEM City stemcityusa@ccgmag.com

Give us

Future Events Dates

BEYA Metaquake Symposium

Omni Shoreham Hotel & Resort

Washington, DC February 2-4, 2023

BEYA STEM DTX Conference

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center National Harbor, Maryland February 9-11, 2023

WOC STEM Conference October 12-14, 2023