2018 Women of Color Conference Guide

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IT’S OUR TIME! DONNA BELL

2018 Technologist of the Year

Research Operations Director - Palo Alto Ford Motor Company - Research and Advanced Organization

Uniting Women in STEM For Today’s Career Women In Technology & Business

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE...............................................4 WELCOME LETTERS.....................................................................................9 Monica Emerson, Women of Color STEM Conference, National Chair.................................................................................. 9 Tyrone D. Taborn, Publisher, Women of Color Magazine................................................................................................... 10 Patti Poppe, President and CEO, CMS Energy & Consumers Energy................................................................................. 11 Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, President, Oakland University.......................................................................................................... 12 Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit, Michigan.................................................................................................................. 13 Kendall Harris, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Texas Southern University........................................... 14 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS..............................................................................15 2018 Women of Color Awards Nomination & Selection Panel.......................................................................................... 15 Conference Partners, Event Partners and Women of Color Magazine Advertisers........................................................... 16 College Campus Coordinators.............................................................................................................................................. 17 GET TO KNOW THE 2018 WOMEN OF COLOR WINNERS ...............18 JOIN THE CONVERSATION ......................................................................22 THE 2018 WOC MOBILE APP....................................................................23 SPECIAL INTEREST EVENTS....................................................................24 Women of Color Pre-College Program................................................................................................................................ 24 Pre-College Program Sponsored by the General Motors Foundation, The Boeing Company, and Express Script.......... 24 Pre-College Program Schedule of Events............................................................................................................................ 25

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WOC STEM TRAINING PROGRAM.........................................................27 Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Hours (PDH)............................................................. 27 PROFESSIONALS .........................................................................................28 PRE-PROFESSIONALS ...............................................................................30 The DIEL Program............................................................................................................................................................... 30 Job Readiness Certification for College Students............................................................................................................... 30 Principles of Networking..................................................................................................................................................... 31 Conference Road Map.......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Resources.............................................................................................................................................................................. 33 CAREER FAIR ...............................................................................................34 Exhibit Booth Directory...................................................................................................................................................... 34 Floor Plan............................................................................................................................................................................. 35 COBO CENTER FLOOR PLAN...................................................................36 GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................37 GET CONNECTED @ WOC........................................................................39

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018  2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Cobo – Hall D Foyer – Level 2

WOC Registration

 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 252 A – Level 2

Job Readiness Certification Orientation

 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Detroit Marriott – Cabot 4th Floor

Alumnae Welcome Reception

 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Detroit Marriott – Mackinac 5th Floor

Women Empowered to Engage

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018  7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Cobo – Hall D Foyer – Level 2

WOC Registration

 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Pre-College Registration  Cobo – Foyer of Rooms 140–142 – Level 1  8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Cobo – Room 251 C – Level 2

Seminar 1214 – Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette (Career Lab Track)

 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 A – Level 2

Seminar 1116 – Vertical Leadership: Developing the Next Level of Women Leaders

 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 B – Level 2

Seminar 1406 – Women in Fintech: Evolving the Financial Landscape

 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 C – Level 2

Seminar 1313 – Business Cultural Competence and Etiquette: Understanding Culturally Sensitive Executive Manners

 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 251 A – Level 2

Seminar 1732 – Unconscious Bias (Presented by Consumers Energy)

 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 251 B – Level 2

Seminar 1733 – S.L.A.Y. the Workplace: Strategically Leveraging the Authenticity in You (Presented by Lockheed Martin Corporation)

 9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.  Cobo – Exhibit Hall E1 – Level 1

Pre-College General Session/Welcome

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 141 – Level 1

MathMovesU (Presented by Raytheon Company)

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 A – Level 1

Roundtable Mentoring

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WOMEN OF COLOR STEM CONFERENCE: A Multicultural Event

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018  10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 B – Level 1

Putting a Spin on STEM: The Importance of Soft Skills (Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries)

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 C – Level 1

Boeing STEM Olympics: Hydraulics Challenge (Presented by The Boeing Company)

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 D – Level 1

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

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 E – Level 1

SAT Prep: Winning Test-Taking Strategies

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 F – Level 1

Getting Accepted: Mastering the College Admission Process

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 G – Level 1

Studying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 142 AB – Level 1

Hot Careers in STEM (MD MESA/Southwest Academy Magnet School)

 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 142 C – Level 1

Ford Hack-a-thon (Presented by the Ford Motor Company)

 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 252 A – Level 2

Seminar 1800 – Job Readiness Certification – Innovative and Critical Thinking: Training Your Brain to Solve Problems and Create Solutions

 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Cobo – Portside Ballroom – Level 2

Recharge Retreat – Professional Relaxation Lounge (Presented by Consumers Energy)

 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 A – Level 2

Seminar 1508 – I Am Not a Robot: How STEM Professionals Can Benefit from Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 B – Level 2

Seminar 1407 – The IT Industry Needs Women to Survive

 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 C – Level 2

Seminar 1314 – “Me Too” and “Times Up!” What Does This Mean for Women in STEM

 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Cobo – Room 251 A – Level 2

Seminar 1734 – The Next Generation of Natural Resources Decision-Makers…

More Diverse Than Ever! Are You Ready? (Presented by the United States Forest Service)

 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  Cobo – Room 251 B – Level 2

Seminar 1735 – Gender Pay Equity (Presented by Consumers Energy)

 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Riverfront Salon West – Level 1

Student Welcome Lounge & Check-In

 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Hall E1 – Level 1

Pre-College Luncheon & Carnival

 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 141 – Level 1

MathMovesU (Presented by Raytheon Company)

 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 A – Level 1

Roundtable Mentoring

 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 B – Level 1

Putting a Spin on STEM: The Importance of Soft Skills (Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries)

 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 C – Level 1

Boeing STEM Olympics: Hydraulics Challenge (Presented by The Boeing Company)

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018  11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 D – Level 1

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

 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 140 E – Level 1

SAT Prep: Winning Test-Taking Strategies

 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 142 AB – Level 1

Hot Careers in STEM (MD MESA/Southwest Academy Magnet School)

 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.  Cobo – Room 142C – Level 1

Ford Hack-a-thon (Presented by the Ford Motor Company)

 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 141 – Level 1

MathMovesU (Presented by Raytheon Company)

 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 B – Level 1

Putting a Spin on STEM: The Importance of Soft Skills (Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries)

 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 C – Level 1

Color Detective (Presented by DAPCEP)

 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 D – Level 1

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

 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 E – Level 1

SAT Prep: Winning Test-Taking Strategies

 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 F – Level 1

Getting Accepted: Mastering the College Admission Process

 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 G – Level 1

Studying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment

 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Cobo – Ballroom A&B – Level 2

Technology Recognition Luncheon (Ticket Required)

 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 D – Level 1

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

 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 E – Level 1

SAT Prep: Winning Test-Taking Strategies

 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 F – Level 1

Getting Accepted: Mastering the College Admission Process

 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 G – Level 1

Studying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment

 2:00 p.m.

PRE-COLLEGE Dismissal

 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 A – Level 2

Seminar 1117 – Breakthrough Thinking to Achieve Greatness in an Era of Change

 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 252 A – Level 2

Seminar 1802.2 – Job Readiness Fast Track – Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette

 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 C – Level 2

Seminar 1315 – Helping the Overwhelmed Employee: How to Navigate the Flood of Challenges

 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 A – Level 2

Seminar 1736 –- NEEDED – “All In” Influential Men Champions for D&I (Presented by Consumers Energy)

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018  2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 B – Level 2

Seminar 1737 – Aiming High For the Benefit of All: Exploring Career Opportunities at the NASA (Presented by NASA)

 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 C – Level 2

Seminar 1215 – Applying Emotional Intelligence for Emerging Leaders (Career Lab Track)

 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 B – Level 2

Seminar 1806.1 – Job Readiness Certification – Interview Success: Practical Approaches to Persuading the Recruiter

 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 141 – Level 1

Boeing Networking Reception

 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.  Cobo – Room 142 – Level 1

DIEL Orientation

 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 ABC – Level 1

DTE Energy Networking Reception

 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 140 EFG – Level 1

Seminar 1312 – Woman to Woman: Up Close and Personal

 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Cobo — Room 252 A – Level 2

Seminar 1806.2 – Job Ready Fast Track – Interview Success: Practical Approaches to Persuading the Recruiter

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018  7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Hall D Foyer – Level 2

WOC Registration

 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  Cobo – Ballroom A&B – Level 2

Breakfast with Leaders and Legends (Ticket Required)

 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 C – Level 2

Seminar 1216 – On Time! On Budget!

Learn Project Management Skills from the Pros (Career Lab Track)

 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 252 A – Level 2

Seminar 1802.1 – Job Readiness Certification – Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette

 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 A – Level 2

Seminar 1118 – Transformational Leadership: Become a Leader Who Makes a Difference

 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 338 – Level 3

Seminar 1318 – Mission Critical: The Battle for Women in the Armed Services (Presented by U.S. Army)

 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 B – Level 2

Seminar 1803.2 – Job Ready Fast Track – Interpersonal Skills: Creating and Building Productive Connections

 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.  Cobo – Room 250 C – Level 2

Seminar 1308 – Want a Security Clearance?

This Is What You Need to Know

 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 A – Level 2

Seminar 1620 – X-treme Resumes: Constructing a Stellar Resume

 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 B – Level 2

Seminar 1738 – Women of Color in STEM Are you Ready for the Age of Disruption (Presented by The Boeing Company)

 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cobo – Exhibit Hall D – Level 2

Career Fair

 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 A – Level 2

Seminar 1509 – Welcome to the Workplace: The New Gender in the Workplace

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018  11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 B – Level 2

Seminar 1739 – Two-Hour Lunch & Learn (Presented by IBM)

 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 A – Level 2

Seminar 1617 – Making More Minutes: Time Management for Pre-Professionals

 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 338 – Level 3

Campus Coordinator Appreciation Luncheon

 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 252 A – Level 2

Job Readiness Certification Live Business Practicum at Career Fair

 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 A – Level 2

Seminar 1742 – Revolutionary Technologies: Evolutionary Careers (Presented by General Motors)

 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 C – Level 2

Seminar 1408 – Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Exploring Career and Business Opportunities in the Digital Economy

 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 C – Level 2

Seminar 1316 – Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Mentoring Others to Success

 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 A – Level 2

Seminar 1619 – Study Smart, Study Less: Improving Your Study Skills

 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 B – Level 2

Seminar 1741 – Accelerating the Transformation: Diversity and Inclusion (Presented by Intel Corporation)

 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Cobo – Room 252 A – Level 2

Seminar 1803.1 – Job Readiness Certification – Interpersonal Skills: Creating and Building Productive Connections (Career Lab Track)

 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 B – Level 2

Seminar 1908 – Better Fitness and Better You! Increasing Health Awareness for Career Women

 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 A – Level 2

Seminar 1119 – How to Grow Leaders from Within

 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 250 C – Level 2

Seminar 1317 – Represent the Best You! How to Build an Authentic, Winning Image

 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Cobo – Room 251 A – Level 2

Seminar 1618 – Mastering the Test: Winning Test-Taking Strategies

 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Cobo – Ballroom A&B – Level 2

WOC Awards Reception

 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Cobo – Ballroom A&B – Level 2

WOC Awards Gala & Dinner (Black Tie, Ticket Required)

 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.  Cobo – Ballroom A&B Foyer – Level 2

WOC Gala After-Party

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WOC STEM CONFERENCE

WELCOME

MONICA EMERSON

National Chair Women of Color STEM Conference Welcome to the 23rd Women of Color (WOC) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Awards Conference.

Over the last five years, Detroit has served as an exceptional host. We are grateful for the support of the Detroit WOC STEM Host Committee, which works tirelessly to ensure a successful conference year on year.

I’m pleased to note also that because of their efforts, we will see more students from Detroit colleges and universities at the event. These young people learn from the exposure to STEM professionals who look like them, and the experiences continue to serve them long after the conference is over.

Students and new college graduates at the 2018 WOC STEM Conference will also meet recruiters at the Career Fair, which will feature employers looking for talent to fill jobs in software development, information security, operations, data science, computer network architecture, and more.

Once the work is done, take time to enjoy yourself at the award events celebrating the achievements of the past year, as you prepare for the challenges ahead. We look forward to seeing you in 2019 with amazing stories of accomplishments in science and technology.

Sincerely,

Monica Emerson National Chair Women of Color STEM Conference

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CONFERENCE CO-HOST

WELCOME

TYRONE D. TABORN Publisher Women of Color Magazine 2018 has been quite a year.

Worldwide, progressive companies, who have led the way when it comes to attracting and retaining female talent, joined together under the global theme #PressforProgress on International Women’s Day (IWD).

Across America, employee resource groups in the arts and sciences, technology, defense, banking and finance, commerce and manufacturing, promoted themes, such as #MeToo and #TimesUp, on issues ranging from sexual harassment to the wage gap.

Along with a range of events, over 60 stock exchanges hosted bell ringing ceremonies on IWD to raise awareness of the pivotal role the private sector can play in advancing equality.

During a global Innovation event, a group of women and men took up the baton to support women in ensuring that women and girls can design and benefit from the transformations and innovations changing our world.

Against this backdrop, it is my honor to welcome you to the 2018 Women of Color (WOC) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Conference, as we support the campaigns for gender parity and “Press for Progress” on gender diversity and inclusion into 2019.

Enjoy the Conference, Sincerely,

Tyrone D. Taborn Publisher Women of Color Magazine

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CONFERENCE CO-HOST

WELCOME

PATTI POPPE

President and CEO CMS Energy & Consumers Energy Welcome to the 2018 Women of Color STEM Conference! Consumers Energy is proud to sponsor this premier event celebrating science, technology, engineering, math education and career fields.

At Consumers Energy, we do purposeful work driven by our triple bottom line – People, Planet, and Prosperity. Every day, we promise to deliver energy to our friends and family, protect our land and water, and serve our communities. I applaud my co-workers and their relentless dedication to world class performance delivering hometown service.

This year, Consumers Energy was recognized as a Top 50 Employer by STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine. We are committed to ensuring our customers, coworkers and communities thrive, whether it is inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders through FIRST Robotics, or hiring talented individuals representing diverse backgrounds or fostering an inclusive work environment.

Congratulations and keep up the good work to the Consumers Energy team and everyone from across the nation participating in this year’s conference! Enjoy your time together at the 2018 Women of Color STEM Conference.

Sincerely,

Patti Poppe President and CEO CMS Energy & Consumers Energy

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ACADEMIC CO-HOST

WELCOME ORA HIRSCH PESCOVITZ, M.D. President Oakland University

Oakland University is proudly expanding and enhancing efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on our campus and beyond, and we are pleased to demonstrate the strength of our commitment by supporting the 23rd Annual Women of Color STEM Conference.

This year’s event will provide numerous opportunities for networkig, enhancing one’s knowledge and celebrating the success of women in STEM fields. Most importantly, it will help diversify and strengthen our state’s and nation’s professional workforce.

We at Oakland University know that collaborative efforts to empower women and minority professionals can have very tangible and very inspiring outcomes. We have seen evidence of this first hand.

Lan Yao, an assistant professor in Oakland University’s School of Nursing, for example, is one of only 27 people in her field and just five in the state of Michigan to be named a 2018 Fellow in the Health Sciences Section of the Gerontological Society of America.

This and many similar achievements motivate us further to help create new opportunities and success stories. As of fall 2017, 8.7 percent of Oakland University’s female undergraduates were majoring in STEM disciplines. We look forward to growing that number and the success these students have both in their studies and their careers.

We are also excited by the opportunity to continue supporting and participating in the Women of Color STEM Conference. There is little question that our efforts can and will have a positively meaningful impact in the lives of individuals who make tremendous contributions to our industries, our society and our overall quality of life.

I sincerely hope that you enjoy and benefit from the wide array of presentations and discussions at this year’s event. On behalf of Oakland University, thank you for attending this year’s conference and for your commitment to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive professional workplaces.

Sincerely,

Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D. President Oakland University

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ACADEMIC CO-HOST

WELCOME KENDALL T. HARRIS, Ph.D., P.E. Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs Texas Southern University

Hello All and Welcome to Detroit!

On behalf of Texas Southern University, it is my distinct pleasure to have this opportunity to extend warm greetings to each participant of the 2018 Women of Color STEM Conference. Texas Southern University is committed to championing and supporting the efforts of women of color in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (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.

Let me also take this opportunity to commend Dr. Tyrone Taborn for his continued vision and leadership in establishing and maintaining this conference, which recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of women in the STEM disciplines. Because of his hard work and dedication to this cause, women of color around the country have an avenue of recognition. And through his vision all members of the STEM community are benefactors.

Detroit is a wonderful city that offers an array of entertainment and attraction for its visitors. Thank you for attending the 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 Texas Southern University

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CITY OF DETROIT

WELCOME MIKE DUGGAN Mayor City of Detroit Dear Friends: On behalf of the City of Detroit, it gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone in attendance at the Women of Color STEM Conference held at the Cobo Center.

The Women of Color STEM Conference is designed to give recognition to some of America’s most distinguished women of color in technology and business, aiming to address the under representation of minority women in technology.

The conference will cover areas like professionals seeking training, networking, role models, mentors, and inspiring awards. It will provide an opportunity to explore workshops and seminars for professional development and get exclusive training designed to move women forward in their STEM career.

Again, welcome to all attending the Women of Color STEM Conference. On behalf of the City of Detroit, I wish you continued success in all future endeavors and thank you for all your hard work.

Welcome to Detroit!

Sincerely,

Mike Duggan Mayor City of Detroit

Dear Friends: On behalf of the City of Detroit, it gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone in attendance at the Women of Color STEM Conference held at the Cobo Center.

The Women of Color STEM Conference is designed to give recognition to some of America’s most distinguished women of color in technology and business, aiming to address the under representation of minority women in technology.

The conference will cover areas like professionals seeking training, networking, role models, mentors, and inspiring awards. It will provide an opportunity to explore workshops and seminars for professional development and get exclusive training designed to move women forward in their STEM career.

Again, welcome to all attending the Women of Color STEM Conference. On behalf of the City of Detroit, I wish you continued success in all future endeavors and thank you for all your hard work.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2018 WOMEN OF COLOR AWARDS NOMINATION & SELECTION PANEL 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 2018 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 for a day and a half 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.

This year’s judges were:

Adrienne M. Alexander Program Manager Lockheed Martin Corporation Angela Barbee Vice President – Engineering and New Product Development Global Faucets Kohler Co. Gayle Brocks-Becoat Director, Leadership Learning & Organization Capabilities, Client Services The Boeing Company Kimberly Davis Section Manager Raytheon Company Michelle T. Ferebee Business Development Manager, Aeronautics Research Directorate NASA Langley Research Center Charlie Gandy-Thompson LG Chem Michigan Inc. Robyn N. Gordon Director, Center Operations NASA Glenn Research Center

Telva McGruder Director, Sustainable Workplaces Facility Engineering and Manufacturing Operations General Motors Paul McKenzie Senior Engineering Specialist General Dynamics Land Systems Tonesha Smith Systems Engineering Manager Lockheed Martin Corporation Theresa Spralling Senior Associate Director, Diversity & Inclusion AT&T Angela Thompkins Director of Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion Consumers Energy Lisa M. Valle Sr. Manager, Enterprise Service Management The Boeing Company Mark Vaughn, Ph.D. Manager, Technical Talent Pipelining for the Technology Community Corning Inc.

Dionna Harvell Configuration Management – Change Specialist General Dynamics Land Systems

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CONFERENCE PARTNERS, EVENT PARTNERS, & WOMEN OF COLOR 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 Lockheed Martin Corporation Diamond Plus

Ford Motor Company NASA Quicken Loans Diamond

Huntington Ingalls Industries The Boeing Company Platinum

AT&T DTE Energy Intel Corporation LG Chem Michigan Inc. Raytheon Company U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Forest Service Gold

IBM Oakland University Silver

Cooper Standard Bronze

AMIE Cisco Systems, Inc. Cummins Inc. Eli Lilly and Company Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland General Dynamics Land Systems Lear Corporation Leidos National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Security Agency NetApp Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sandia National Laboratories Siemens Texas Instruments Travelers Insurance U.S. Army TARDEC Willis Towers Watson ZF 16

Corporate Exhibitors

Aerotek American Institutes for Research AMIE Booz Allen Hamilton Cisco Systems, Inc. Consumers Energy Cummins Inc. Deloitte DTE Energy Eli Lilly and Company Federal Aviation Administration Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Ford Motor Company General Dynamics Land Systems General Motors Great Lakes Army Recruiting Battalion HermanMiller Huntington Ingalls Industries Intel Corporation IBM Lear Corporation LG Chem Michigan Inc. Lockheed Martin Corporation NASA National Security Agency National Defense Science & Engineering Fellowship Program National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Science Teachers Association Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Raytheon Company Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Sandia National Laboratories San Diego Gas & Electric STI Technologies, Inc. Texas Instruments The Boeing Company The MITRE Corporation Travelers Insurance U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army TARDEC U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security U.S. Forest Service Willis Towers Watson ZF

College and University Exhibitors

Capitol Technology University Georgia Tech Research Institute Harvard Business School Lawrence Technological University NOAA-CREST Oakland University Oak Ridge Associated Universities Stanford University Stevens Institute of Technology Tennessee State University University of Maryland College Park University of Toledo U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Military Academy WOC SPECIAL EVENT PARTNERS: Professional Networking Mixer

DTE Energy Green Room

Aerotek Technology Recognition Luncheon Partner

Abbott Kohler Co. The Boeing Company World Wide Technology Breakfast with Leaders and Legends Partner

The Boeing Company WOC K-12 Program

Express Scripts General Motors Foundation The Boeing Company WOC K-12 Program Lunch Sponsor

Northrop Grumman Corporation Women of Color Awards Gala & Dinner Partner

Aerotek Hotel Keycards

Lockheed Martin Corporation Conference Bags

Lockheed Martin Corporation

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WOC MAGAZINE ADVERTISERS: Abbott Air Force Research Laboratories AMIE AT&T Booz Allen Hamilton Cisco Systems, Inc. Consumers Energy Cooper Standard Corning Incorporated Cummins Inc. DTE Energy Eli Lilly and Company Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Ford Motor Company General Dynamics Land Systems General Motors Huntington Ingalls Industries Intel Corporation IBM Lear Corporation Leidos LG Chem Michigan Inc. Lockheed Martin Corporation NASA National Security Agency NetApp National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Oakland University Oracle Quicken Loans Raytheon Company Sandia National Laboratories Siemens Texas Instruments The Boeing Company Travelers Insurance United Technologies U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army TARDEC U.S. Forest Service Willis Towers Watson ZF

COLLEGE CAMPUS COORDINATORS Career Communications Group, the co-host and producer of the Women of Color STEM Conference, would like to thank the 2018 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 Coordinator Florida International University

JeCorey Hawkins Gear Up University of Michigan, Flint

Stacy Tinner Teaching Specialist Florida A & M University

Cedric Brooks Program Coordinator Wayne State University

Gregory Hunter President, NSBE Wayne State University

Minerva Carter Program Manager University of Houston

Chris Kobus Dir. of Outreach Oakland University

Jalonda Thompson Assistant Director University of TennesseeKnoxville

Deborah Charles Advisor Medgar Evers College

Kristy Love Kendrick Program Coordinator Jackson State University

Diane Crump Fogle Associate Director University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Michael Mehalick STEM Coordinator Montgomery College

Myra Curtis Retention Specialist Morgan State University Toya Dean Coordinator Tuskegee University Jasmin Delva President of NSBE Kettering University Dr. Kendall Harris Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Texas Southern University

Briana Tucker Student Engagement Michigan Technological University Angelica Watson Student George Mason University Marcia Westley Student University of Michigan, Dearborn

Daniel McSpadden Director, TRIO Program Xavier University

Fara Williams KY-WV LSAMP Coordinator University of Kentucky

Terry Miller Professor Alabama A & M University Jasmine Murry Program Coordinator Prairie View A & M University Christina Nguyen Grad Student University of Detroit Mercy

Vien Yadavongsy Student Illinois Tech Briana Young Student Central Michigan University

Yasmine Odunukwe Military Professor U.S. Naval Academy

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GETTING TO KNOW THE 2018

WOMEN OF COLOR WINNERS THIS YEAR AT THE 2018 WOMEN OF COLOR STEM CONFERENCE WE HAVE SOME OF THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN STEM RECEIVING AWARDS. THIS WEEKEND YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR AMAZING CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS, THEIR LIFE JOURNEY, THEIR UPS AND DOWNS, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. The theme of this year’s conference is “Press for Progress: It’s Our Time!”

Women of Color magazine took the opportunity to ask a few of our winners one question: ‘What words of encouragement can you offer other women in STEM to press forward, claim their value, and own the motto “STEM is a Girl Thing?” Continue reading for their answers and a few other fun facts they shared with us.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT AWARD Dr. Tahirih C. Lackey Research Hydraulic Engineer Engineer Research and Development Center U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Words of Encouragement: “Each person is born with certain gifts and capacities. It’s up to each of us to develop those capacities and become the best version of ourselves so that we can make positive contributions to the world. Education is to the best tool that we can use to make that happen.”

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Why did you choose a career in STEM? “My parents, both the children of sharecroppers, were born and raised in the Mississippi delta. Living in Mississippi during the civil rights era taught them the value of hard work, perseverance, and gave them a thirst for knowledge. With great effort and determination, they both eventually became educators and taught their children the value of education. I grew up knowing that part of my goal in life was to learn as much as possible and that I should use that knowledge to give back to my community and the greater society. My innate love of science and need to understand how things work, paired with a desire to serve helped to point me towards civil environmental engineering. It helped me to see that not only did I want to learn about the world, but I needed to use whatever gifts and capabilities I had to make a positive difference for myself and others.”

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION Miss Mimi Nguyen Powertrain Planning Manager and Powertrain Long-Range Plans Lead FCA - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

- QI (Quite Interesting): It feeds my appreciation for random trivia with a handful of lesser-known, often-quirky facts it publishes each day.

COLLEGE-LEVEL PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AWARD Ms. Melanie Villatoro, P.E. Assistant Professor New York City College of Technology

Words of Encouragement: “As a child, I learned ballet and collected Barbie dolls-- typical girl things. I also read medical books, tinkered with circuits experiments, and competed on Science and Math Olympiad teams in school-not-so-typical girl things. My family and teachers encouraged me to embrace all that the world has to offer including a career in STEM. STEM educations and careers involve curiosity, creative thinking, innovation, and determination-traits that aren’t exclusive to one gender, but ones that we (as women) should exhibit with pride.”

Favorite Websites: - YouTube: On what other website can you catch up on the latest news, watch highlights from your favorite TV shows, listen to music, and learn how to make or do almost anything?

- Forbes: It offers informative and insightful articles on innovation and leadership.

Words of Encouragement: “You are as strong as you believe you are, be resourceful and don’t sit around and wait for opportunities, go after your goals.”

Biggest Challenge: “Delegating responsibilities - I am constantly running multiple projects and activities simultaneously and successfully. However, I have to stop trying to juggle everything and trust that I can hand over tasks and projects to others. It is hard for me to trust that someone else can complete the project the same way I would, but it’s important for me to realize that it doesn’t have to be done my way to be successful.”

Fun Fact: “I participate in the Hispanic day parade every year dressed in Guatemalan indigenous dress.”

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Ms. Crystal R. Emery, Ph.D. Founder and CEO URU The Right To Be, Inc.

Why did you choose a career in STEM? “I was working with a school superintendent in New Haven, CT, teaching a writer’s workshop. A young student was having difficulty with an assignment to create your own superhero. He was one of my best writers, so I asked him what was wrong. He said, “I want my superhero to be a rocket scientist… but I’ve never seen a black rocket scientist.”

That stuck with me. We have to create an environment where our children can think big and participate in the STEM fields. That is what I do… changing the narrative so there are more people of color visible as role models for our children.”

Fun Fact: Her groundbreaking

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WOMEN OF COLOR WINNERS feature-length documentary, “Black Women in Medicine,” has now been seen by over 12 million viewers globally and screened in American embassies around the world.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Mrs. Nicole FontayneBárdowell Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION IN GOVERNMENT AWARD Ms. Ali Guarneros Luna Aerospace Engineer NASA Ames Research Center

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Mrs. Dawn Treece Department Manager Raytheon Company

Words of Encouragement: “You want to be so talented in STEM that your contributions are no longer first defined by your gender or color but by the STEM attributes that make you an equal and valuable member of a winning team.”

Fun Facts:“[I] love to dance and laugh really loud and hard and be spontaneous.” “[I] love to write and encourage.

[I] Hope to be awarded a Pulitzer in Literature someday. I’ll start with children’s best-selling book series based on life lessons and STEM.”

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Words of Encouragement: “There are few things stronger than a woman with a made-up mind! Decide NOW is your time! Organizations need the gifts, talents and ideas planted in your heart.

Only you can bring it forward - Press in STEM is a Girl thing!”

What is an important life lesson you have learned? “My Dad, the late James Rose Sr. gave this quote to me many years ago, it applies to men and women, by Henry David Thoreau ‘If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away’.”

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Words of Encouragement: “Do not let the circumstances define you, you determine your destiny; Be the change you want to see in this world. Be persistence, resilient, and listen to your inner voice.”

What has been the biggest influence on your life? “The earthquake in Mexico in 1985. I learned that I only have one life and I should be grateful of what I have.”

Favorite Book: The Encyclopedia Favorite Website: YouTube

COLLEGE-LEVEL PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AWARD Dr. Kathleen Johnson Associate Professor University of California, Irvine

Words of Encouragement: “I can say that some of the most inspiring and brilliant scientists I know are women. I am constantly amazed at my female friends and colleagues, most of whom have encountered obstacles, including harassment, discrimination, and many more subtle micro-aggressions on a regular basis, yet (to quote Elizabeth Warren) “Nevertheless, she (they) persisted”. Overall, I say aim high, don’t give up, don’t succumb to imposter syndrome (we all have it), and don’t be afraid to seek help from your peers and mentors.”

OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION IN GOVERNMENT AWARD Ms. Susan Althoff Gorton Project Manager for NASA’s Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project NASA Langley Research Center

Words of Encouragement: “I think it is important for women to realize that yes, they are women, but they are also an individual.They should be who they are and be proud of that.That means if STEM is who you are, claim that and work with it to find your place where you are happy with what you are doing.

You don’t have to speak for all women-but you do have to speak for yourself.”

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Mrs. Regina Solomon Lead Systems Engineer General Dynamics Land Systems Words of Encouragement: “STEM needs a female view! We offer many

different ways/angles to look at the same problem, that only our experiences as a female can allow us to do!”

Fun Facts: “I ALWAYS make time for health and fitness. I love to run, cycling classes, group strength training and just about anything that is high energy fitness training. At the age of 40, I took my first Ice Skating lesson.”

Fun Fact: “I have a Helicopter private pilot’s license.”

Why did you choose a career in STEM? “I was always interested in science and the outdoors; hence geology seemed a natural fit. Unfortunately, it took me some time to discover since many students aren’t exposed to much geoscience during high school.”

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#STEMISAGIRLTHING

JOIN THE CONVERSATION The stereotypes that plague STEM careers are many. It’s difficult. It’s boring. Girls aren’t good at math. #stemisagirlthing is our campaign that was introduced to bring the diverse voices of women across the globe to a conversation that is designed to dispel the stereotypes and affirm that women of all temperaments enjoy and excel in STEM careers. Tell us your story and join the ranks of women who mind the stereotypes and want to do something about it.

Visit www.stemisagirlthing.com to learn about the many women of color who have excelled at STEM careers despite the gender stereotypes. Join the Facebook community of 12,000+ women of color who share information with and support each other.

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DOWNLOAD THE 2018 WOC MOBILE APP Join us as we take the first steps towards making the Women of Color STEM Conference (WOC) an eco-friendly event as we introduce the interactive WOC mobile app!

The WOC mobile app is a simple interactive tool that allows you to strategically plan and customize your conference experience. One of our favorite features is the ability to export your customized conference schedule to the calendar on your mobile device.

Your schedule is then organized onto a dashboard that guides you through the conference weekend.

Check out these additional features to optimize your conference experience: •

Plan and organize event, exhibitor, and speaker information of interest

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Locate and bookmark exhibitors to visit on the in-app floor plan

AN OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE AWAITS YOU. DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW TO GET STARTED. FOR APPLE AND ANDROID DEVICES: Visit the App Store or Google Play on your device and search for “Career Communications Group.”

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FOR ALL OTHER MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEMS: Visit and bookmark www.woc.org/mobileapp for the in-browser experience.

FOR FULL ACCESS to all the features available, login to the app and visit the My Planner section.

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SPECIAL INTEREST EVENTS 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 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 the General Motors Foundation and local organizations like Oakland University, Wayne State University, and the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), this year’s pre-college program will focus on careers in the transportation and 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 quarterly.

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 opportunities to participate in escorted visits with companies to learn of the STEM career opportunities.

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PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Pre-College General Session/Welcome Exhibit Hall E 1 – Level 1 MathMovesU (Presented by Raytheon Company) Room 141 – Level 1 Learning Objective: Create a greater awareness and appreciation for math through interactive competition 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 technologists 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 CCG Pre-College Program, the Raytheon team will involve the students with a fun and exciting math challenge compet tion in a Jeopardy-like format via student teams working brain teasers.

Putting a Spin on STEM: The Importance of Soft Skills (Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries) Room 140 B – Level 1 Learning Objective: The expected outcome of this activity is for participants to work in teams to plan, problem solve, and assemble a LEGO® Top Spinner in a predetermined amount of time.

In this session, students will work together to find creative ways to collaborate and solve problems while understanding what healthy and productive competition is in a competitive environment. This session will focus on increasing and improving communication, understanding how to respond to last-minute changes, and understanding the concept of diversity of thought and talent.

Boeing STEM Olympics - Hydraulics Challenge Room 140 C – Level 1

Financial Aid 101: How to Afford College and Achieve Your Dreams Room 140 D – Level 1 Learning Objective: Learn about the financial options that can help students afford post-secondary education.

What do you want to be when you grow up? You’ve heard this question nmany times throughout your elementary and secondary education.Yetnachieving your dream career can be expensive. Don’t give up yet; there are many resources for financial aid available to help you afford your post-secondary 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.

SAT Prep: Winning Test-Taking Strategies Room 140 E – Level 1 Learning Objective: Learn test-taking strategies to help you pass the SAT 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.

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Getting Accepted: Mastering the College Admission Process Room 140 F – Level 1 Learning Objective: Discuss techniques for completing the college admission process 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 pre-planning, gathering info, 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.

Studying Cyber Security: Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment Room 140 G – Level 1 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. 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.

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Part 1: Students will design and build a table out of newspaper tubes. Students will be challenged to make a table at least eight inches tall and capable of holding a heavy book. In this challenge, students will (1) follow the design process to build a sturdy table out of paper tubes, (2) make paper tubes to support more weight by changing its shape, and (3) figure out ways to keep the table legs from buckling. Part 2 – Roundtable Discussion: Students will have the opportunity to have a mentoring session with professional women. These women will share their job experiences and provide the students with information on workplace realities. Along with giving advice, it will be an excellent time to boost students’ confidence and empower them to ask questions in an atmosphere that is conducive to open and candid discussion.

Roundtable/Mentoring Session (8 Tables/8 Topics – Juniors & Seniors) Room 140 A – Level 1 Learning Objective: Discuss topics for new college students relevant to coping with life on college campus.

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 experience. These roundtable sessions are designed to help students avoid the negative effects of these issues. a. 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. b. 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. c. 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. d. Coping with Cultural Differences in College – Leaving home and moving to college can be terrifying for new

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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.

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e. 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. Join this panel as we discuss what the well-dressed collegiate is wearing.

About the CEU/PDH Program

f. 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. g. 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. h. 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.

Lunch/Carnival Floor Exhibit Hall E 1– Level 1 Making learning fun and informative is the goal behind CCG’s STEM Carnival. This experience will expose students to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields’ career opportunities through interactive, handson activities. Each exhibit is meant to create a lifelong fascination and excitement for the STEM professions in a safe and nurturing environment where students can be themselves while identifying their future potential. The STEM Carnival platform will inform, educate, and increase awareness of what college-bound students should expect from higher academia. Each exhibit is fostered by subject matter experts who will guide and address issues while engaging in fun-filled activities to lead the way.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Professional Development Hours (PDH) While attending seminars and workshops at the Women of Color STEM Conference, attendees can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs). The Women of Color STEM Conference’s CEU/PDH program is offered through the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies at Morgan State University (MSU).

Participants will earn one CEU for every 10 hours spent in a CEU-eligible event. Alternatively, participants may earn 10 PDHs by participating in a minimum of 10 PDH-eligible events.

How to Participate • Pick up a packet at the registration kiosk or the Morgan State University table.

• Print your name on each attendance form located in the program packet.

• Sign the attendance roster for each eligible event that you attend.

• All CEU/PDH certificates will be mailed to participants within six weeks after the conference.

Morgan State University: Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Morgan State University (MSU), a historically Black institution, has the unique designation as Maryland’s Public Urban University. It currently has the Carnegie Classification of Doctoral, Professional Dominant Institution, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence. To support the goals of Morgan State University, 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.

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 as well as nationwide. The Center for Continuing and Professional Studies is the authorized unit at the institution responsible for awarding, administering, and reviewing CEU/PDH procedures to ensure compliance with established criteria.

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PROFESSIONALS CAREER LAB – WOMEN OF COLOR PREMIUM SEMINAR TRACK The Career Lab is an innovative professional and leadership development track for highly motivated new and mid-level professional women. The lab is designed to cultivate leadership skills that support corporate innovation. Women leaders at critical milestones in their careers will practice skills, explore strategies, and customize techniques to drive outcomes within organizations. The lab will create opportunities to understand personal habits, collaborate with peers, and apply knowledge in real-world business challenges.

The Women of Color professional career lab offers an effective mix of workshops that combine real-world application and foundational leadership competencies. Emerging leaders and professionals will explore emotional intelligence, business etiquette, interpersonal skills, and project management.

Get ready to pioneer new ways of thinking and to challenge the status quo! Embark on a leadership journey that will empower you and prepare you to use what you have learned the first day back to work.

Friday, October 12, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Seminar 1214 - Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette (Career Lab Track) Cobo Room 251 C – Level 2 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Seminar 1215 - Applying Emotional Intelligence for Emerging Leaders (Career Lab Track) Cobo Room 251 C – Level 2

Saturday, October 13, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Seminar 1216 - On Time! On Budget! Learn Project Management Skills from the Pros (Career Lab Track) Cobo Room 251 C – Level 2 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Seminar 1803.1 - Job Readiness Certification Interpersonal Skills: Creating and Building Productive Connections (Applies under Career Lab Track) Cobo Room 252 A – Level 2

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Our People Are Everything.

Diversity and inclusion is at the forefront of Aerotek’s core values and a pillar of our business. As a leading staffing provider, valuing, respecting and learning from the differences that make our workplace, workforce and marketplace unique is critical to our success.

Aerotek is a proud sponsor of the Women of Color STEM Conference and its efforts to promote diversity and inclusion among organizations.

To learn more about Aerotek, visit Aerotek.com.

Aerotek is an equal opportunity employer. An Allegis Group Company. ©2018

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THE DIEL PROGRAM Women of Color Conference: Development Institute for Emerging Leaders (DIEL) aims to create a forum where high-achieving, goal-oriented students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines can learn from, interact with, and connect with career coaches at Career Communications Group events, which includes the Women of Color STEM Conference in Detroit, MI, and the BEYA STEM Conference in Washington, DC. The DIEL program offers full access to the conferences and freedom to participate as they see fit.

JOB READINESS CERTIFICATION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS The Job Readiness Certification Program is a structured learning track for college students to help them get to the finish line and transition into successful careers. This learning track offers 20 hours of training in areas such as business etiquette, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, teamwork and team building, and many other topics. The courses are offered online and at the Women of Color Conference.

The core courses—business etiquette, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and teamwork and team building— are immersive, running three to four hours each. These courses are offered only at the conference. Elective courses like customer relationship management, multigenerational challenges, and interview skills last an hour and a half each; some can be completed only online and others only at the conference.

Students that complete the job readiness certification will be offered assistance in finding internships or jobs through our JobMatch service. Organization representatives, please ask your account manager how you can participate in the JobMatch service.

Students must participate fully and attend all offered courses at the conference. The Job Readiness Certification schedule is below:

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Friday, October 12, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Seminar 1800 – Innovative and Critical Thinking: Training Your Brain to Solve Problems and Create Solutions (Core) Cobo Room 252 A – Level 2 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Seminar 1806.1 – Interview Success: Practical Approaches to Persuading the Recruiter (Elective) Cobo Room 250 B – Level 2

Saturday, October 13, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Seminar 1802.1 – Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette (Lunch Provided) Cobo Room 252 A - Level 2 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Seminar 1803.1 – Interpersonal Skills: Creating and Building Productive Connections Cobo Room 252 A - Level 2

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CCGJOBMATCH.COM.

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PRINCIPLES OF NETWORKING As a student or young professional, the idea of networking can be daunting. Maybe you aren’t sure what networking means, or maybe you just feel uncomfortable doing it. A common misconception is that networking has to be a stressful and phony experience. In reality, networking is about finding people you click with that can help you reach a goal and vice versa. Networking should be a mutually beneficial and pleasant experience.

Whatever your point of view on networking, here are a few basic principles to keep in mind.

1. Give more than you get.

Networking is fundamentally about building relationships. A great way to build a relationship is to find something you can contribute to the other person. As an emerging professional, you might not have the same professional clout as someone further along in their career, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have anything to offer. Maybe they are looking for a new restaurant to go to and you are a foodie, or maybe they are looking for a new book to read, and you just happened to double major in English. As a student, if there is a natural segue, offering your talents and skills to the other person can also be mutually beneficial.

2. Be prepared.

Before you arrive, do some research on the people who will be there or the companies that might be represented. Prepare a list of questions you would like answers to and a short list of skills, connections, or services you might be able to offer.

3. Be present.

Focus on the person you are speaking to. Don’t look around the room for someone more interesting or important to talk to. Make sure you keep on the lookout for nonverbal cues that they are ready to move on, and allow them to make a graceful exit.

4. Don’t force relationships.

If you and the person you are speaking to just don’t click, don’t try to force a relationship simply to make the connection.

5. Build meaningful relationships.

Networking is about more than collecting business cards. Building a meaningful relationship means following up with people you genuinely enjoyed meeting and keeping in touch a few times throughout the year.

6. Connect with peers.

Don’t overlook your peers as a possible source of a connection. With that being said, remember that your reputation among your peers can help (or hinder) you later in your career. Always put your best foot forward, and don’t make poor etiquette or boorish behavior a pattern.

7. Create a LinkedIn profile or professional website.

Develop a professional online persona so you can be found easily. If you already keep your social media squeaky clean and professionally relevant, you are already set! For the rest of us, creating a LinkedIn profile is a great way to make it easy for you to connect with interesting folks and showcase your professional credentials.

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PRE-PROFESSIONALS FOR THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PREPARING TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE OR THOSE NEW TO THE WORKPLACE Making the most of your time at WOC 23 is our number one goal for you. We want your time at the conference to be productive and memorable. WOC 23 offers many opportunities to network, learn, find internships or first jobs, and find inspiration.

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NETWORK – If you do nothing else, you must network. WOC 23 is all about networking in a community of people who’ve been where you are or are your peers.

Either way, there are formal venues that you should put on your schedule:

a. DTE Energy Networking Reception

b. Breakfast with Leaders and Legends

c. Women of Color Gala Reception

BRUSH UP ON YOUR INTERVIEW SKILLS FRIDAY NIGHT – This hour-long workshop is designed to give you tips to help you present your best you at Saturday’s career fair.

PREPARE FOR SATURDAY – Saturday is a marathon day that includes soft skills training, a career fair, and the Women of Color Gala and Dinner. a. Download the conference app and build your schedule to balance learning opportunities and the career fair. Add your schedule to your calendar. b. Visit the resume room to update or copy your resume for distribution.

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BRING YOUR BEST YOU TO THE BIG DAY, SATURDAY. Dress professionally. Meet people who will help to advance your goals. Be inspired by those who’ve accomplished the improbable!

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RESOURCES Need help getting an internship or job? www.ccgjobmatch.com Upload your resume here: http://ccgmag.force.com/careers/ts2__Register?uc=add

Extend your learning beyond the conference. https://www.ccgelearning.com/ http://jobready.ccgelearning.com/resources/

Want to keep your career options open?

Upload your resume anonymously. https://www.careerwebsite.com/jobseeker/login?site_id=21965

Check in with a career coach. http://jobs.ccgmag.com/c/coaching/coaching/index.cfm?site_id=21965

Find great articles on starting or building a career. http://jobs.ccgmag.com/c/coaching/index.cfm?site%5Fid=21965&msessid=c8sjF

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CAREER FAIR FLOOR PLAN COBO CENTER HALL D - LEVEL 2

EXHIBIT BOOTH DIRECTORY Company Booth#

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Aerotek 502

NOAA 526

American Institutes for Research

NOAA-CREST 424

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AMIE 124

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

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Booz Allen Hamilton

425

Oakland University

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Capitol Technology University

222

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

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Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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Consumers Energy

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Raytheon Company

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Cummins Inc.

114

Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans

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Deloitte

327

San Diego Gas & Electric

123

DTE Energy

108

Sandia National Laboratories

427

Eli Lilly and Company

325

Stanford University

324

Federal Aviation Administration

116

Stevens Institute of Technology

329

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

118

Tennessee State University

331

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

517

Texas Instruments

513

Ford Motor Company

311

The Boeing Company

111

General Dynamics Land Systems

519

The MITRE Corporation

426

General Motors

103

Travelers Insurance

120

Georgia Tech Research Institute

423

U.S. Air Force Academy

225

Great Lakes Army Recruiting Battalion

429

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Harvard Business School

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U.S. Army TARDEC

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HermanMiller

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U.S. Department of Energy

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IBM 112

U.S. Department of State

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Intel Corporation

522

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security 122

Lear Corporation

515

U.S. Military Academy

326

LG Chem Michigan Inc.

405

University of Maryland College Park

125

Lockheed Martin Corporation

203

University of Toledo

224

NASA 503

USDA Forest Service

211

National Defense Science & Engineering Fellowship Program 223

Willis Towers Watson

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National Science Teachers Association

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National Security Agency

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GENERAL INFORMATION BADGES

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. 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.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is fully prepared to handle different types of situations and to assist our guests.

The following is information on emergency procedures: • •

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Thursday, October 11, 2018 All Day: Business Friday, October 12, 2018 All Day: Business

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Saturday, October 13, 2018 Day: Business Gala: Black Tie

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The concierge desk is located in the hotel lobby on Level 3, adjacent to the front desk.

Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily Phone number: 313.568.8000

LOST AND FOUND

If you lose or find something during the conference, please visit the Women of Color Registration desk located at the Cobo Center on Level 2 of the Hall D Foyer. After the conference, all unclaimed items will be entrusted to Housekeeping.

Lost & Found: 313.568.8115 Career Communications Group, Inc. is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.

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The hotel house phones automatically connect to the hotel operator.

The hotel has an emergency response team 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, picking up a hotel house phone will connect the caller with the hotel operator and initiate the appropriate response.

Paramedics, the Fire Department, and the Police Department are all located within five to seven minutes.

The Security Department (as well as a small number of other employees) is trained in CPR and First Aid. Emergency evacuation routes and procedures are located on the inside of all guest room doors.

Nearest emergency room/ hospital: Detroit Receiving Hospital, 4201 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201. Phone: 313.745.3000

Career Communications Group, Inc. is not responsible for personal injuries, illness, or death for any reason whatsoever, including ordinary negligence.

The Cobo Center EMERGENCY PROCEDURES • • •

An alarm with strobes will be activated.

The strobes will be followed by a voice message informing of the emergency and procedure to evacuate the facility.

Cobo Center Security will be stationed at strategic locations to assist in the evacuation.

GUEST SERVICES HOTLINE

Guests with specific needs or requests may pick up a house phone. A hotel operator will direct your needs to the appropriate hotel contact.

DRUG STORE

CVS Pharmacy is located in the Renaissance Center Tower 2. Phone: 313.567.3523

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SHARE YOUR PASSION for science, technology, engineering and math when you join our team. From the office to the field to the plant, we’re helping develop strong leaders in Michigan. We’re proud to be: • 2018 DiversityInc. Top 5 Utilities • 2018 Forbes – The Best Employers for Diversity • 2018 Military Times Best for VETS Employer • 2018 Career Mastered Top 50 Companies For Women

Vanita is the Director of Quality in the Lean Office at Consumers Energy. She also is Chair of the GENERGY Employee Resource Group that focuses on connecting our unique perspectives and generational similarities to achieve superior business results.

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Consumers Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please review our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Military Leave Allowance at ConsumersEnergy.com/careers.

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GET CONNECTED @ WOC JOIN THE CONVERSATION…

WHO’S WHO AT THE CONFERENCE

Like WOC and connect with over 12,000 Women of Color on Facebook.

Follow WOC on Twitter (@woctechnology).

Tweet your story to #stemisagirlthing.

Congratulate a WOC winner. Look for name badges with the winner ribbons.

Congratulate a Technology Rising Star or a Technology All-Star!

Not your first time at WOC? Claim your WOC alumnae pin at the Alumnae Welcome Reception.

YOUR OPINION MATTERS Tell us what you think! The first 50 people to complete the survey will receive a 10% discount on their 2019 registration.

Learn how the WOC winners compete to earn their honors.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ JCQMJ7W

Get the details at http://intouch. ccgmag.com/page/awards2/?

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.

Pick up your copy of the conference issue of Women of Color magazine, and find out more about the 2018 honorees.

NETWORK AT THESE EVENTS • Alumnae Welcome Reception • DTE Energy Reception (bring business cards) • Women of Color Gala After-Party

Sign up to participate in future STEM conferences as a seminar presenter.

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SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! 24TH WOMEN OF COLOR STEM CONFERENCE October 3–5, 2019

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