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GEM 2014 38th Annual Board Meeting and Conference

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GEM 2014 38th Annual Board Meeting and Conference August 13-15, 2014 – Hilton San Diego Bayfront – San Diego, California

Welcome to the 2014 GEM Annual Board Meeting & Conference, a prestigious forum for stimulating debate on bold solutions to advance graduate education. The 2014 meeting creates a platform to raise nationwide awareness of the National GEM Consortium mission, Partners, and Fellows.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The conference is designed for advocates who want to transform how the United States educates and prepares engineering and science talent for advanced leadership careers, particularly among our nation’s native born, historically underrepresented ethnic groups. We have carefully planned a program that allows all attendees to engage in topics that are of interest to them as well as receive critical information on current GEM operations and processes.

University & Employers Tracks

Keynote Speakers

Meeting At A Glance

Speakers and Bios

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Student Tracks 19 Fall 2014 GRAD Lab Schedule

2013–2014 GEM Executive Committee Members

Floorplan and Map

Sponsors 31

Opportunities for all of our stakeholders: Potential GEM Fellows will meet roles models and learn about the benefits of graduate school in the STEM fields. Current GEM Fellows will explore future career path possibilities. Members of the GEM Alumni Association (GAA) connect with their peers University and Employer Members gain perspectives on the organizational benefits of sponsoring or hiring GEM Fellows; become energized by the constellation of past, present, and future Fellows in attendance.

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Keynote Speaker Thursday Morning Plenary Gary S. May, Ph.D. Dr. Gary S. May is the Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In that capacity, he serves as the chief academic officer of the college and provides leadership to over 400 faculty members and to more than 13,000 students. The College of Engineering at Georgia Tech is the largest producer of engineering graduates in the United States. In the most recent rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Georgia Tech’s engineering program ranked fifth. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. May was the Steve W. Chaddick School Chair of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. At the conclusion of his leadership in 2011, graduate programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering each ranked sixth, the computer engineering undergraduate program also ranked sixth, and the electrical engineering undergraduate program ranked fifth. All of these rankings represented the highest in the history of the School up to that point. Dr. May’s field of research is computer-aided manufacturing of integrated circuits. He has authored over 200 technical publications, contributed to 15 books, and holds a patent on that topic. He has also participated in the acquisition of over $49 million in research funding, and he has graduated 19 Ph.D. students. In 1993, Dr. May was named Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Young Alumnus, and in 1999, he received Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Service Award. Dr. May has won two international Best Paper awards from IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing (1998 and 2000).

In 2004, Dr. May received Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, as well as the Outstanding Minority Engineer Award from the American Society of Engineering Education. In 2006, he received the Mentor Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). In 2010, he was named the Outstanding Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. May is a Fellow of the AAAS and the IEEE. Dr. May created the Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science (SURE) program, for which he has been granted $3M from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Through SURE, he annually hosts minority students to perform research at Georgia Tech in the hopes that they will pursue a graduate degree. More than 73% of SURE participants enroll in graduate school. Dr. May is also the creator/director of the Facilitating Academic Careers in Engineering and Science (FACES) program, for which he has been granted over $17M from NSF and the Sloan Foundation to increase the number of African American Ph.D. recipients produced by Georgia Tech. Over the duration of FACES, 412 minority students have received Ph.D. degrees in science or engineering at Georgia Tech – the most in such fields in the nation. Dr. May is a member of the National Advisory Board of the National Society of Black Engineers. Dr. May received his B.S. in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1985 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley in 1988 and 1991, respectively. Dr. Evans has also worked as a radar design engineer for the Navy’s Radar Surveillance Technology Experimental Radar (RSTER) program. His work included the development of antenna and microwave components, adaptive signal processing algorithms, and low cross-section targets for a new adaptive array radar for ﬂeet defense. Dr. May, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, enjoys spending leisure time with his wife, LeShelle, and their daughters, Simone and Jordan (ages 18 and 16, respectively). He is a member of Cascade United Methodist Church.

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Meeting Schedule At A Glance Recommended Constituency

Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

GEM Alumni and Recent Graduates

University and Employer Reps Student Technical Presentations Track

University and Employer Reps Strategic Planning Track

Wednesday , August 13, 2014 Exec Committee Lunch & Meeting Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory (Invitation Only) Aqua 313/314

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration - Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory Aqua West Foyer

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cyber Cafe’ - Sponsored by Intel Corporation Aqua Terrace Foyer

3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Opening Reception - Sponsored by Intel Corporation San Diego Padres - Petco Park

Thursday , August 14, 2014 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration - Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory Aqua West Foyer

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cyber Cafe’ - Sponsored by Intel Corporation Aqua Terrace Foyer

8:00 AM -10:00 AM

General Session Breakfast - Sponsored by Georgia Institute of Technology and Johnson & Johnson Aqua Salon ABCD

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Technical Presentations - MS (Appt. Only) Aqua 300B

Technical Presentations - PhD (Appt. Only) Aqua 300A

10:15 AM - 11:05 AM

GRAD Lab Why Graduate School? Aqua 311

FFP - Professional Development and Graduate School Aqua 310

Bring Your Whole Self to Work Aqua 313(

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

GRAD Lab-How to Apply for Graduate School Aqua 311

FFP - Proposal Writing that Yields Results Aqua 310

Protecting Your Intellectual Capital Aqua 313

Technical Presentations Block 1 Aqua 300 A/B

University Fellows Program Aqua 314

Technical Presentations Block 2 Aqua 300 A/B

Engineering Research Centers Aqua 314

eGEM Training )Bring Your Own Laptop/Tablet( Aqual Salon F

General Session Luncheon - Lead Sponsor Keynote Sponsored by Intel Corporation Aqua Salon ABCD

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Technical Presentations - MS (Appt. Only) Aqua 300B

Technical Presentations - PhD (Appt. Only) Aqua 300A

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

GRAD Lab: How to Fund Graduate School Aqua 311

FFP – How to Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks As A Student Scholar Aqua 310

2:55 PM - 3:45 PM

GRAD Lab: Voices from the Field Aqua 311

FFP – The Role of Qualifying/ Comprehensive Examinations: Strategies for Success Aqua 310

eGEM Training )Bring Your Own Laptop/Tablet( Aqual Salon F

GEM Alumni Association Meeting Aqua 313

Technical Presentations Block 3 Aqua 300 A/B

Collaborative Research Model Aqua 314

Technical Presentations Block 4 Aqua 300 A/B

Exploring Expanding GEM Target Demographics Aqua 314

GEM Dinner Cruise Sponsored By 3M Company, MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Marriott Marina - F Dock

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday, August 15, 2014 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cyber Cafe’ - Sponsored by Intel Corporation Aqua Terrace Foyer

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Friday Breakfast - Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University & Cornell University Aqua Salon ABC

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

General Session - Finalist Technical Presentation Competition Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University & Cornell University Aqua Salon DEF

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

BREAK TO WORKSHOPS

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

How to Manage your Mentoring Relationships Aqua Salon ABC

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Professional Communication – Email and Social Media Etiquette Aqua Salon ABC

11:45 AM -12:15 PM

GEM 2014 ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Aqua Salon DEF

Closing Awards Ceremony Aqua Salon DEF

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Keynote Speaker Thursday Luncheon Plenary

Cyber Cafe Provided by Intel

Neil Green Neil has been the director of Strategy and Market Intelligence for the Data Center Group (DCG) since July 2013. He is responsible for developing world-class market intelligence (market model, analytic tools, competitive assessment, and visualization dashboards) to enhance DCG’s long-range planning (LRP), strategic investment decisions, new product development, new market opportunity identification, customer behavior insights and the market impacts to Intel’s datacenter businesses. Prior to this role, Neil spent two years as the technical assistant (TA) and chief of staff to Dadi Perlmutter, EVP/GM - Intel Architecture Group (IAG) and Intel’s Chief Product Officer. He advised Perlmutter on business, technical and organizational strategies, developed internal and external keynotes/speeches, created organization communications, identified technology, skillset and cultural gaps, and established processes and forums necessary to transform IAG from a CPU-centric organization to systems and experiences. Neil previously spent 16-years in Intel’s Sales and Marketing Group where he held a variety of positions including General Manager of Intel’s Worldwide Consumer Sales Organization, Global Sales Director of the Lenovo Account, District Sales Manager for IBM’s Personal Systems Group and several other roles. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1994 and a M.S.E. in Management of Technology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002.

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Workshop Speakers and Bios Ernest Brothers, Ph.D. Dr. Brothers currently serves as the Assistant Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, overseeing the Office of Graduate Training and Mentorship. He also serves as the Associate Director for Diversity Enhancement for the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS). Before arriving at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, he served as the Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PSLSAMP) Executive Director at the University of Georgia. Dr. Brothers is an advocate of recruiting, retaining, and graduating more underrepresented students with graduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). He serves as a Co-PI for the Program for Excellence and Equity in Research (PEER), a NIH funded training grant to recruit, retain, and graduate more underrepresented minorities with PhDs in biomedical and behavioral science fields. Dr. Brothers currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools, and has served on the marketing committee for the National Association for Graduate Admission Professionals (NAGAP) from 2010-2013. Dr. Brothers is a native of Greenville, MS. He has earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Natural Science from Delta State University. In addition to those degrees, Dr. Brothers has also earned a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. at Jackson State University in Urban Higher Education.

Daniel Chenet Daniel Chenet graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland - College Park in 2006 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Following his graduation, he worked for Brookhaven National Laboratory in the Collider-Accelerator Department as a staff engineer. He led the engineering development and fabrication of a prototype quarter-wave resonator. Then, after a brief detour to pursue another degree in jazz performance, he returned to the field as a GEM PhD Fellow at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials at Brookhaven National Laboratory and a PhD student at Columbia University. He works primarily on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and nanostructures as well as the fabrication of novel nanoelectronic devices. Since joining James Hone’s laboratory at Columbia University, he has coauthored 6 journal publications, including 2 articles on which he is a shared 1st author that were published in Science and Nature Materials. Additionally, he currently has two patents.

Frank A. DeCosta III, JD, Ph.D., Frank A. DeCosta III, JD, PhD., is a partner at Finnegan, LLP and former head of the firm’s electrical and computer technology practice group. Dr. DeCosta has significant experience in patent litigation, client counseling, and providing opinions related to computers, electronics, software, medical devices, and information systems. He is involved in all phases of patent litigation, including, for example, worldwide discovery efforts, claim construction, motion practice, conducting depositions, and examining witnesses before a jury. Dr. DeCosta has managed patent enforcement activities for clients in the United States, Europe, and Asia. As a first chair litigator, he directed litigation teams that obtained jury and bench judgments of more than $100 million. He frequently defends clients against patent infringement charges directed to complex technologies. Most of Dr. DeCosta’s cases have involved technology related to his previous research, academic training, and work experience, which includes hardware and software research and development of multimedia telecommunications systems, complex signal processing systems, image processing systems, medical systems, and pattern recognition systems. Recognized in 2008 by IP Law & Business magazine as one of the “Top 50 IP People Under 45,” Dr. DeCosta often presents at CLE programs on topics related to U.S. patent litigation practice, issues related to patent litigation involving standards, patent pooling, and due diligence for patent matters. He also speaks at programs for engineers and engineering students regarding intellectual property legal issues. Dr. DeCosta was selected by On Being a Black Lawyer to be featured in The Power 100 as one of the 100 most influential black attorneys in the United States, 2013. Dr. DeCosta, a GEM Fellow Alum, holds Bachelor of Science and Masters of Engineering degrees in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University. He also holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Electrical Engineering from Howard University and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center with his Jurist Doctorate degree.

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Keynote Speaker Workshop Speakers and Bios Marcos Esterman, Ph.D. Marcos Esterman is an Associate Professor in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department. His teaching interests are in product and process development, and systems engineering. He teaches in the MultiDisciplinary Design, the Manufacturing and Management Leadership, and the Masters in Product Development Programs. Marcos is co-director of the Printer Research and Image Systems Modeling (PRISM) Laboratory, which focuses on the modeling of printer and imaging systems to support product architecture and business decisions. His research focuses on structured product development methods, with an emphasis of design for reliability and warranty, design robustness and sustainability. Marcos also holds an appointment as an affiliate assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Idaho – Boise. Prior to joining the RIT faculty, Marcos worked for Hewlett-Packard’s Imaging and Printing Division in Boise, Idaho. At HP, he held a variety of positions in manufacturing and R&D while concurrently conducting his PhD research. His primary product focus was the Color LaserJet products and he supported the development teams that delivered the Color LaserJet 8500 and 9500 printers. His analysis work at HP enhanced design and product architecture decision-making. Marcos also worked as an x-ray tube development engineer at General Electric Medical Systems in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and he was a graduate of their Edison Engineering Training Program. In 2002, Marcos was awarded a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. His dissertation work, under the direction of Dr. Kosuke Ishii, proposed metrics to characterize the risk introduced into the product development process by suppliers of key technologies. This work was based on a study of the HP/Canon relationship. Marcos earned his BSME in 1988 and MSME in 1990 form the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Anthony Ferguson Born and raised in Pomona, CA, Ferguson currently serves as the Regional Director of Human Resources for the J&J Consumer Supply Chain for North America. Has more than 18 years of professional experience in all facets of Human Resources. Ferguson began his Johnson & Johnson career as Manager, Human Resources for Neutrogena in Los Angeles, CA, where he acted as a dual role as Business Partner to Finance, IT and Sales and managed Compensation for Neutrogena and OrthoNeutrogena. He

progressed his career with a move to the Director, Human Resources at Neutrogena, where he supported the Neutrogena Operations and Supply Chain functions as well as BabyCenter in San Francisco. Some of this work included driving a three year transformation plan for Operations that resulted in upgrading talent in all key areas. He next took on the role of Director HR for North America OTC for the McNeil business where he led the hiring of over 1300 positions to support the Consent Decree efforts of the Tylenol business. Prior to joining J&J he spent 10 years with National Employers Group (a staffing firm), Honeywell International and Nissan North America, Inc. Ferguson currently resides in the Northeast and is a graduate of Montana State University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and has a Masters of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Chapman University.

Maria Franco-Aguilar, Ph.D. Maria Franco-Aguilar has served in the University of California, Riverside since 1987 in a variety of positions. Since 1990 she has provided guidance and support to undergraduate and graduate students who participate in various outreach programs, especially underrepresented students in the STEM fields. She conducts outreach activities at both state and national level and serves on several educational leadership committees designed to increase the pipeline of underrepresented students in higher education and the UC system, in particular.

Francisco Garcia Francisco Garcia is a MS/Ph.D student at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2012. Francisco worked as a software developer for 18 months at DmgCtrl, Ltd as a research assistant at the University of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2013 under the direction of Mubbasir Kapadia and Norman I. Badler. Francisco Garcia’s research interests are Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and planning, specially, their application for autonomous robotic exploration.

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Workshop Speakers and Bios Sara Xayarath Hernández Sara Xayarath Hernández is the Director of the Diversity Programs in Engineering (DPE) at Cornell University office, which operates programs at the pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels to facilitate the outreach, recruitment, retention, and overall success of all faculty and students, but especially those from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in Engineering. DPE is also the home to the Cornell chapters of the American Indian Science & Engineering Society, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers. As director of DPE, Hernández provides leadership on diversity initiatives across the College of Engineering and serves as the cochair for the college’s Diversity Advisory Council. In her role, she also serves as the Co-PI for Cornell’s Alfred P. Sloan Foundation funded Cornell Sloan Scholars Program and for Cornell’s National Science Foundation funded Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and STEM Talent Expansion (STEP) Programs. Additionally, she serves as a Regional Specialist for the Institute for Broadening Participation supporting their outreach work with pre-college through graduate level STEM students. Hernández has served as a University Member Representative to the National GEM Consortium since 2009. She has a strong passion for increasing the diversity of the graduate population in engineering and frequently presents to students on how prepare for and fund their graduate education. In 2010, GEM recognized Hernández as the University Member Representative of the Year and in 2013, she became the Standing Chair for the Operations Committee. Hernández is a first generation college student from rural Ohio and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Regional Planning from Cornell University. She presently lives outside of Ithaca, NY with her husband and dog.

Eric Huey, Ph.D. Eric Huey, Ph.D. is currently employed Intel Corporation as a Process Engineer in Hillsboro, Oregon. Dr. Huey received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University (FIU) in Miami. At FIU, his research was focused on the manufacturing of Biological and Chemical Sensors for early cancer detection. He is a past recipient of the NSF Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship, FEF McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, and a Masters and Doctoral Fellow with the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM).

Dr. Marcus A. Huggans, Ph.D. Dr. Marcus A. Huggans, is the Senior Director, External Relations of The National GEM Consortium. Dr. Huggans primary responsibility is to recruit and conduct programming to encourage underrepresented minority students to pursue their graduate degrees in STEM fields and to create and maintain meaningful partnerships to support GEM students to receive their graduate degree in science or engineering. Prior to GEM, Dr. Huggans held a variety of job opportunities; with 3M Company, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Department of Justice-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Texas Instruments Inc (TI). Dr. Huggans ran his own real estate company while teaching Marketing, Management, and Mathematics at the University of Phoenix. Dr. Huggans also worked at the University of Missouri-Rolla as the Director of the Student Diversity and Academic Support Program. Dr. Huggans received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, an MS in Engineering Management and a Ph.D. in Engineering Management, from University of Missouri Rolla (now Missouri University of Science & Technology). He was one of the first African-American males to earn a Ph.D. in this discipline from the University. Marcus was GEM Fellow sponsored by Texas Instruments. Dr. Huggans resides in Dallas, TX where he is married to his lovely wife Melanie, and he is a proud father of his daughter Hannah and son Ellis.

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Keynote Speaker Workshop Speakers and Bios Jacqueline Huntoon, PhD Jacqueline Huntoon is Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at Michigan Technological University. Huntoon joined Michigan Tech in 1990 and has served as Dean since 2005. She is also a Professor of Geology and an Adjunct Professor of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Tech. From 2003-05 she served as the Program Director for Diversity and Education for the Geosciences Directorate at the National Science Foundation. As Dean, Huntoon leads efforts to enhance graduate education on the Michigan Tech campus. Since she became dean, she and her staff have overhauled the University’s graduate application, admission, and tracking systems. She has worked with faculty and administrators to develop new graduate programs to serve the needs and interests of students. These include interdisciplinary programs, international dual-degree and BS/MS programs, accelerated master’s programs, and blended and online programs. Graduate enrollment has grown substantially during her tenure as Dean; as have the services offered to support the professional development of students on the Michigan Tech campus. Huntoon received her PhD from The Pennsylvania State University, master’s degree from The University of Utah, and bachelor’s degree from The University of California at Santa Cruz. She has also earned Certificates in Evaluation Practice and Analytical Evaluation from the Evaluator’s Institute at George Washington University. Huntoon is Member-at-Large in the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) and a member of the board of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). She is Vice President for Programs for the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) and a life member of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Huntoon is a member of the governing board of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, and associate editor for the Journal of Sedimentary Research. She is active in STEM education and diversity enhancement activities and is involved in several federally funded research projects.

Jaronda Ingram Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Jaronda Ingram graduated from Westlake High School in Atlanta, Ga in 2002. After participating in a number of STEM workshops and summer programs, she attended Tuskegee University majoring in Physics and Mechanical Engineering, ultimately earning dual bachelor’s degrees in 2006. After receiving support from the National Science Foundation, and the National GEM Consortium through Ford Motor Company, she earned her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in May 2008. Jaronda is currently pursuing her MBA at Elon University. Jaronda entered GE Aviation through the Operations Management Leadership Program beginning in a Quality Control Engineering in Wilmington, NC. She relocated to Madisonville, KY and Cincinnati, OH completing roles in materials planning, production supervision, and facilities engineering. In July 2010, Jaronda moved to Raleigh, NC to support the Manufacturing Engineering Organization at GE’s Durham Engine Facility. She currently serves as the Materials Leader for Entry into Service (EIS) and is active on multiple Campus Recruiting Teams, mentors diverse talent, and leads General Electric’s Crescent Chapter which includes over 500 employees in four locations. Outside of work, Jaronda serves on the Board of Partners for Youth Opportunity, is active in the National Black MBA- RDU Chapter, and volunteers for The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Jaronda has served as the secretary for the Eastern NC Society of Women Engineers (Professional Chapter).

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Workshop Speakers and Bios John “Jack” Lesko, Ph.D. Studies at Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering Dr. Lesko provides guidance and leadership to the College’s programs in graduate research and education. His office provides support to faculty in developing research efforts by helping them to identify possible funding agencies, by coordinating faculty groups for multidisciplinary research proposals, by negotiating cost sharing for proposals when necessary, and by coordinating negotiations for research contracts between the college and outside agencies. He oversees budgetary review of internal funding programs such as the SCHEV Equipment Trust Fund, ASPIRES, Instructional Fee Scholarships, and the Dean’s Fellowships. For the graduate program, his responsibilities include recommendations for new graduate degree programs, coordinating approval of new graduate courses and recommending approval for issues affecting individual graduate students. Lesko holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Prior to his current appointment, Lesko was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech beginning in 1995. During his appoint as professor Lesko also served in the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) as an Administrative Faculty Fellow and later as the Special Assistant to the OVPR on Energy Initiatives. Lesko’s research is primarily focused on the mechanics of composite material systems. He and his advisees investigated the interdisciplinary aspects of durability and damage mechanics for polymeric and composite material systems. His work has resulted in the implementation of in-service structures/systems using new multifunctional composite technologies and the creation of reliability based standards for their design in industrial and international codes. Currently, Lesko is exploring distributed and utility interoperable power transfer systems for the evolving smart grid, including the policy and economic aspects of future deployments.

Division) as a structural engineer for surface ship design and integrity. Lesko also currently consults and is co-founder of a small business in Blacksburg developing first generation distributed bidirectional power systems and storage for the future smart grid.

Michele Lezama Michele Lezama is currently the Executive Director of The National GEM Consortium. Lezama began her post as Executive Director of GEM after serving over 5 years as Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Lezama is credited for significantly increasing NSBE’s operational efficiency, and financial reserves. Under Lezama’s leadership, NSBE received the 2003 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring awarded by the White House’s Office of Science and Technology. Prior to NSBE, Lezama was the Director of Satellite Scrambling Operations at Home Box Office (HBO), and prior to HBO she served as the Associate Director of Broadcast Operations and System. Prior to Lezama’s media career she was an engineer with IBM. Lezama earned her BS in Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University and both her MS in Industrial Engineering and MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University. Lezama was inducted into Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Pi Mu and was a Robert Toigo Financial Services and GEM Fellow. A native New Yorker, Lezama is married to Ricardo Lezama. They have two daughters.

Lesko’s teaching interests are in structural mechanics, polymer physics, structural and interdisciplinary design. He is a NSF CAREER award winner and has been honored for his teaching with a COE Certificate of Teaching Excellence, and received the COE Dean’s Award for Service. Prior to beginning his university career, he spent two years with the US Navy’s David Taylor Research Center (now NSWC-Carderock

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Keynote Speaker Workshop Speakers and Bios Bruce A. Lindvall, Ph.D. Bruce A. Lindvall currently serves the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University as assistant dean for graduate studies. At Northwestern University he also chairs the Science and Engineering Committee for Multicultural Affairs (SECMA). SECMA is committed to recruiting, admitting, retaining and graduating more underrepresented minority students in the STEM fields. Bruce has also worked for The College Board, the University of Kansas, and Purdue University in a variety of administrative roles that have revolved about admission in higher education. He is passionate in his work so that student populations are more diverse and that all students benefit from this. His educational background includes a BS in Mathematics, an MS in Guidance and Counseling, and a PhD in Educational Administration, all from Purdue University.

Michael A. Matthews, Ph.D. Professor Michael Matthews has been at the University of South Carolina for 20 years. He is currently the GEM University Representative, and mentors one GEM Associate Fellow. He has served as Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering and is currently Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education. He has published over 65 journal papers, has receive over $6M in external funding for bench research and for educational projects.. He has mentored 14 PhD student, 14 Masters, and over 75 undergraduate students. As an entrepreneur, he holds two patents and is also co-founder and Chief Technology officer of a small business, CarboNix LLC, which has been funded by two NIH SBIR grants. In 2011 he won the ASEE/AIChE Division Corcoran Award for Best Paper to appear in Chemical Engineering Education. The research on which this award was based has led him to create undergraduate and graduate professional development courses for engineers and scientists. These courses form the basis for the GEM Workshop and feature instruction and guidance on research literature, paper and proposal writing, communication, critical thinking, and ethics. He has mentored several additional faculty who now teach one or more of these courses. The University of South Carolina recently received its first ever NSF IGERT award, and two of these seminar courses were highlighted for offering to IGERT students.

Sonja Montas-Hunter, Ph.D. Dr. Sonja Montas-Hunter is the Assistant Dean at the University Graduate School at Florida International University in Miami. In her role, she is responsible for the Graduate Student Professional Development Program, Recruitment, Diversity and Outreach. She is the liaison to various academic and student-support efforts, such as the Florida Education Fund McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, the NSF Bridge to Doctorate, the Ronald E. McNair Scholars graduate fellowship and the National GEM Consortium. In addition, Dr. Montas-Hunter coordinates the implementation of procedures to ensure compliance with University and external agencies’ policies, regulations and laws. Dr. Montas previously served as Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at Miami Dade College-Hialeah Campus. Prior to MDC, Dr. Montas-Hunter served as Executive Director of Barry University’s Office of Migrant Education, where she managed and oversaw an annual budget of $1.5 million that included two federal grants, one state grant and other projects. In 2006, she was an American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) Fellow. In 2012, she wrote and received the Council for Graduate School Doctoral Initiative on Minority Attrition and Completion (DIMAC) Award. Her most recent article appeared the Journal of Hispanics in Higher Education entitled, Self-efficacy and Latina leaders in higher education. In 2013, the Florida Education Fund awarded her with the President’s Award for support to the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program. She was recently selected to participate in the American Council on Education Spectrum Executive Leadership Program. Dr. Montas-Hunter earned a B.A degree in English from Hunter College-CUNY; MA in English from Radford University; and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Barry University.

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Workshop Speakers and Bios Christopher Murphy Christopher Murphy started at the University of California, San Diego’s Office of Graduate Studies in 2007. Through his role in Diversity Outreach, Recruitment, and Retention, he advocates for underrepresented and underserved communities, especially in the realm of higher education. A first-generation student himself, Chris uses his own experiences coupled with his passion for social justice to promote opportunities for advanced degrees at UC San Diego, sister UC campuses, and beyond. Chris received his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from UC San Diego in 2002 and later received his master’s degree through the Community Based Block program at San Diego State University in 2005.

Sara Perkovic Sara Perkovic is a Sr. Business Manager at Adobe Research, a premier corporate research lab that invents new technologies for Adobe’s products. Sara is responsible for programs that accelerate innovation for Adobe’s products, such as the research internship program and the technology evaluation program. In addition, she works closely with Adobe’s executives on cross-organizational initiatives, including Adobe’s diversity initiatives. She led the establishment of the Adobe / GEM partnership, and the associated Adobe GEM Fellow mentorship program. Over the past 18 years in the software industry, Sara has worked on many cross-functional change initiatives, including the implementation and rollout of enterprise applications, enterprisewide business process improvements, and the development and management of technology and business initiatives. Throughout her career in industry, she has leveraged her expertise in project and program management, business process improvement and change management, as well as her passion for developing people and organizations. Prior to her career in the software industry, Sara was a researcher and lecturer in Chemistry at Stanford University. Sara received her PhD in Theoretical Physical Chemistry from Cornell University, her Master’s Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University and her BA in Chemistry from Hunter College, in New York City.

(a private school and a public charter school). She volunteered as a mentor for Girls Who Code. When not parenting, educating or developing others, she spends her time hiking and skiing in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains.

Anderson D. Prewitt, Ph.D Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt is the founder and Managing Member of Prewitt Solutions LLC. Prewitt Solutions was established in Tampa, FL with the goal of being the go to source for data driven science and engineering solutions. Prewitt Solutions is a minority-owned research and engineering firm that provides cutting-edge solutions to complex and challenging problems, with expertise in applied research, STEM education and training, statistical research methodologies, experimental design, software development and computational analysis. Prewitt Solutions is a certified SBE and MBE. Dr. Prewitt earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Florida A&M University/Florida State University College of Engineering, and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, where his specialization was Electromagnetics. He also has a Master of Science in Materials Engineering and a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Florida where his dissertation work focused on the Electronic Properties of Energy Converting Materials. Anderson’s research interests include Renewable Energy, Electromechanical Thin Films, Computational Analysis, and the use of Mentoring to promote student success in STEM fields. In addition to his scientific and technical training, Anderson has years of experience working with projects and programs in numerous non-profit organizations and technical societies. Anderson’s years of research experience have contributed to various peer reviewed publications and presentations with topics ranging from advanced materials characterization to multidisciplinary engineering education and mentoring for student success in technical fields.

Outside of work, Sara is passionate about parenting, education, mentoring and the outdoors. She is raising two confident and outspoken daughters. She has served on the boards of two schools

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Keynote Speaker Workshop Speakers and Bios Jaimie Stewart Jaimie Stewart is a GEM Associate fellow, entering her second year as a PhD student in bioengineering at the University of California, Riverside. She is working on creating dynamic RNA nanostructures in Dr. Elisa Franco’s laboratory. She received her BS degree in bioengineering with a concentration in cellular and tissue engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Stacyann P. Walker Known as “the catalyst”, Stacyann P. Walker expects something to change after she walks into the room. She is founder and CEO of The Rise Project, a management consulting firm in the Washington DC metropolitan area. As a consultant, she assists organizations with strategic planning, project management, and leadership development and training. Her mission is to ensure that their next move is their best move. Prior to The Rise Project, Stacyann worked as an engineer helping to develop models and simulations in the manufacturing and energy industries. She worked with several clients to improve their processes, give insight to potential scheduling risks, and mitigation strategies prior to their work beginning. Stacyann has also worked as a nuclear engineer on the world’s largest naval warship – the US Navy aircraft carrier. She was responsible for planning the safe removal of secondary nuclear systems in the USS Enterprise. Additionally, Stacyann has worked as a plant engineering supervisor for a global shipping company ensuring that the distribution center had the appropriate equipment running to maintain production flow. Stacyann holds a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MS in Engineering Management from The George Washington University. Outside of work, Stacyann serves as a regional advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers and is a member of the Dream Team at DC Metro Church. She resides in Fairfax, VA with her husband.

Bevlee A. Watford, Ph.D. Dr. Bevlee A. Watford, P.E. received her B.S. in Mining Engineering, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Virginia Tech. In 1992, she became the founding Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity for the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech., In 1997 Watford became the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering. She earned her current rank of Professor of Engineering Education in 2005 serving as Interim Department Head 2010-2011. From 2005-07, she was on leave from Virginia Tech, serving as a program manager in the Division of Undergraduate Education for the National Science Foundation. She is currently serving as a program manager in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers, focusing on broadening participation in engineering. Dr. Watford has been the recipient the 2008 WEPAN Founders Award in recognition of her service to WEPAN and her efforts to increase the participation of women in the engineering profession. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). CEED was awarded the 2010 Claire Felbinger Diversity Award by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. In 2011 CEED received the NSBEExxonmobil Impact award for implementing successful research based efforts to improve retention. Dr. Watford was the 2004-5 President of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN). She was the ASEE Chair of Professional Interest Council (PIC) IV for 2010-12 as well as Chair of the ASEE Diversity Committee. She is currently the 2013-15 Vice President, External Relations for the American Society for Engineering Education. Watford has secured more than $6.5 million in funding and support for CEED and other undergraduate initiatives from a variety of sources. Her research activities have focused on the recruitment and retention of students in engineering, with a particular emphasis on under-represented students.

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Workshop Speakers and Bios Sossena Wood Sossena Wood, is a PhD Candidate in Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s of Science in electrical engineering. As a K. Leroy Irvis, GEM Fellow, and Pitt’s Rising African American Leaders awardee, she currently works to develop one of the first anatomically detailed human head phantoms and electromagnetic simulations for ultrahigh field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Fulfilling the mission of NSBE is Sossena’s lifestyle. Once a student athlete as well as a Dean’s and Honors List recipient, Sossena has been determined to help fulfill the vision of NSBE -growing and developing the network of global minority technical professionals. Sossena’s vision for society is to lead NSBE to drive innovation through the Academic Excellence of our members, have our members consciously give back to the organization, increase and develop the number of technical professionals, and to focus on women in STEM.

Ebonée Williams, Ph.D. Dr. Ebonée Williams serves as the inaugural Executive Director of the Gordon Engineering Leadership Center at U.C. San Diego. The center aims to identify and train future engineering leaders at the Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Level, who will create products and jobs that benefit society. Dr. Williams still enjoys teaching courses in the chemical engineering program, technical team project that have included working with Habitat for Humanity, leadership development courses and intergroup dialogue. Dr. Williams gives seminars and lectures to graduate students on surviving and understanding graduate school. Outside of her job at UC San Diego, she has held several leadership positions in non-profit organizations: National Society of Black Engineers, she has served as the Talent Development Chair on the National Professional Board and as the Regional Professional Chair. She is the Chair Emeritus of the UJIMA, umbrella black organization, at UC San Diego and serves as a part of the guiding board, Excellence Committee, for the IDEA Diversity Center at Jacobs School of Engineering. Dr. Williams earned her B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brown University and the University of Washington, respectively. She also has a Masters in Industrial Business Management from the Lille Business School in France. Dr. Williams has a background in advanced polymer composites research with emphasis on vacuum assisted resin transfer molding and polynanomeric composite application in aerospace. She has hosted polymer composite training sessions for FAA inspectors, Boeing engineers and college students; she has taught both undergraduates and graduates in the discipline, as well. Dr. Williams takes pride in her ability to provide efficient solutions to complex problems ranging from chemical processes to student development and education. She enjoys outdoor activities and traveling the world in her down time.

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University, Employer, & Alumni Tracks Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Start Time

End Time Event

Room

Track

7:00 AM

10:00 PM Staff Office

Aqua Boardroom

Staff

10:00 AM

03:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting (Invitation Only), Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Aqua 313

02:00 PM

08:00 PM Registration, Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Aqua West Foyer

02:00 PM

08:00 PM Cyber Café, Sponsored by Intel Corporaton

Aqua Terrace Foyer

03:00 PM

07:30 PM “Meet the Executive Committee” Opening Session & Reception, Sponsored by Intel Petco Park

ALL

08:00 PM

09:00 PM Opening Reception Cocktail Hour

21 and Over

08:00 PM

Until

Odysea Bar

Dinner On Your Own

ALL

Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:00 AM

10:00 PM Staff Office

Aqua Boardroom

8:00 AM

04:00 PM Registration, Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Aqua West Foyer

Staff

8:00 AM

04:00 PM Cyber Café, Sponsored by Intel Corporaton

Aqua Terrace Foyer

8:00 AM

10:00 AM General Session Breakfast, Sponsored by Georgia Institute of Technology and Johnson & Johnson

Aqua Salon ABCD

ALL

10:15 AM

11:05 AM Technical Presentations- Block 1

Aqua 300A/B

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

10:15 AM

11:05 AM University Fellows Program

Aqua 314

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

10:15 AM

11:05 AM Bring Your Whole Self to Work

Aqua 313

GEM Alumni, Recent Graduates

11:10 AM

12:00 PM Technical Presentation - Block 2

Aqua 300A/B

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

11:10 AM

12:00 PM Engineering Research Centers

Aqua 314

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

11:10 AM

12:00 PM eGEM Training

Aqua Salon F

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

11:10 AM

12:00 PM Protecting Your Intellecual Capital

Aqua 313

GEM Alumni, Recent Graduates

12:15 PM

01:45 PM General Session Luncheon, Sponsored by Intel Corporation

Aqua Salon ABCD

ALL

02:00 PM

02:50 PM Technical Presentation - Block 3

Aqua 300A/B

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

02:00 PM

02:50 PM Collaborative Research Model

Aqua 314

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

02:00 PM

02:50 PM eGEM Training

Aqua Salon F

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

02:00 PM

03:45 PM GEM Alumni Association Meeting

Aqua 313

GEM Alumni, Recent Graduates

02:55 PM

03:45 PM Technical Presentation - Block 4

Aqua 300A/B

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

02:55 PM

03:45 PM Exploring Expanding GEM Target Demographic

Aqua 314

Faculty, University, Employer Reps

06:00 PM

09:30 PM GEM Dinner Cruise - Speed Interviewing, Sponsored by 3M Company, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Marriott Marina - F Dock ALL

7:00 AM

06:00 PM Staff Office

Aqua Boardroom

Staff

8:00 AM

12:00 PM Registration, Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Aqua West Foyer

Staff

8:00 AM

01:00 PM Cyber Café, Sponsored by Intel Corporaton

Aqua Terrace Foyer

ALL

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

Friday Breakfast, Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University

Aqua Salon ABC

ALL

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

General Session - Technical Presentation Competition Finals, Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University

Aqua Salon DEF

ALL

9:00 AM

9:15 AM

Break

9:00 AM

11:30 AM GEM 2014 Annual Board of Directors Meeting

Aqua Salon DEF

University and Employer Reps

11:30 AM

12:15 PM Closing Awards Presentation

Aqua Salon DEF

ALL

Friday, August 15, 2014

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University, Employer, & Alumni Tracks University

Employers

Alumni

Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:15 AM–11:05 AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions

11:10 AM–12:00 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions

University Fellows Program 10:15 AM -11:05 AM • Aqua 314

Engineering Research Centers 11:10 AM –12:00 PM • Aqua 314

Northwestern University and Virginia Tech are longstanding GEM University Members, and in recent years they have used the GEM Fellowship database to actively recruit hundreds of potential students each year. With the addition of the GEM University Fellow model, it has allowed several GEM Member Universities to enroll even more GEM Fellows and University Fellows which has allowed them to continue to increase their enrolled underrepresented minority MS and PhD students. These committed University representatives will share what their campuses have done, including methods that worked particularly well in the Fall 2014 admissions cycle. Attend this session and learn how to recruit from the GEM Fellowship applicant pool and then have the students enroll at your university! Panelist(s): Bruce A. Lindvall, Ph.D., Northwestern University John “Jack” Lesko, Ph.D., Virginia Tech

How can GEM create a simple and easy model that would attract research centers (both government sponsored, such as the National Science Foundation, and university based centers) to sponsor GEM applicants as GEM Fellows by providing both research experiences and tuition/financial support without cannibalizing direct industry sponsorships? GEM University Partners who have or are proposing an Engineering Research Center (or similar project) to the National Science Foundation (or other funding organization) can collaborate with GEM to bring diversity to the student population involved in the project. This strategic discussion-based workshop will allow you to weigh on this potential new GEM model. Speaker(s): Jacqueline Huntoon, Ph.D., Michigan Tech,

Bring Your Whole Self to Work: Diversity in 2014 10:15 AM -11:05 AM • Aqua 313

eGEM Hands On Training – Part 1 11:10 AM –12:00 PM • Aqua Salon F

Corporate Culture is different between offices, businesses, and companies. Understanding the significance of this culture is essential to success, and the sooner the better. In this workshop we will discuss the importance of perception, and why you’ll want your performance to stand out more than your personal grooming choices! Panelist(s): Jaronda Ingram GEM Alum

Bring your laptop! This interactive session will provide GEM University and Employer member representatives with real-time training on the use of eGEM in managing your institutions/companies account to recruit top students and manage your billing. Particular focused training will be conducted on verifying applicants, adding representatives and reporting. This is a must –attend session for new representatives. Speaker(s): Michele Lezama, The National GEM Consortium

Recommended Attendees: Faculty, University Reps, Employer Reps

Recommended Attendees: GEM Alumni, Recent Graduates

Recommended Attendees: University and Employer Representatives

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University, Employer, & Alumni Tracks University

Employers

Alumni

Protecting Your Intellectual Capital – Patent Law for Engineers 11:10 AM –12:00 PM • Aqua 313 During our education and training as engineers we develop the technical skills necessary to invent the next generation of technology. We are trained to invent the intellectual property that fuels the technology economy, but as engineers we generally have very little knowledge about the body of law that transforms inventions into valuable corporate assets. This presentation provides an introduction to the patent system and provides an overview that every engineer should have to understand how to protect substantial investments in technology development. Speaker(s): Frank A. DeCosta. III, J.D., Ph.D., Finnegan, LLP (GEM Alum) Recommended Attendees: GEM Alumni, Recent Graduates

2:00 PM–2:50 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions Collaborative Research Model 2:00 PM–2:50 PM • Aqua 314 GEM has a long and rich history of increasing the participation of underrepresented groups (African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans) at the master’s and doctoral levels in engineering and science. Since the introduction of the GEM PhD Fellowships, the percentage of PhD GEM Fellows has consistently increased, with our greatest jump in 2012. However, GEM is an employerdriven fellowship and the value proposition of sponsoring PhD fellows has not always been obvious. This fact, coupled with GEM’s desire to enhance its portfolio of engagement models that enhance the value of its stakeholders while promoting its vision, led to the development of this proposed model. Come share your thoughts on this potential new model. Speaker(s): Marcos Esterman, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology Recommended Attendees: Faculty, University Reps, Employer Reps

eGEM Hands On Training – Part 2 2:00 PM–2:50 PM • Aqua Salon F Bring your laptop! This interactive session will provide GEM University and Employer member representatives with real-time training on the use of eGEM in managing your institutions/companies account to recruit top students and manage your billing. Particular focused training will be conducted on verifying applicants, adding representatives and reporting. This is a must –attend session for new representatives. Speaker(s): Michele Lezama, The National GEM Consortium

Recommended Attendees: University and Employer Representatives

GEM Alumni Association (GAA) Meeting 2:00 PM–3:45 PM • Aqua 313

The GAA has been very active in expanding GAA board positions, creating formal mentoring networks for current GEM Fellows, creating a network for GEM Alum via Facebook, affinity groups that focus on GEM alum who are faculty members, and host of other professional development activities. If you are a GEM Alum please attend this meeting to help shape the future of the GAA! Speaker(s): Veronica Nelson, GAA President

2:55 PM–3:45 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions Exploring Expanding GEM Target Demographics 2:55 PM–3:45 PM • Aqua 314 This workshop will provide insight on the current state of “diversity” and “under-representation” in STEM at the graduate levels. Representatives of the National Science Foundation and the Adobe Corporation will share strategies on focusing on first college generation students, pacific islanders, women and why they suggest that GEM may want to consider expanding our mission in this regard. Speaker(s): Sara Perkovic, Adobe Corporation Bevlee Watford, Ph.D., NSF

Recommended Attendees: Faculty, University and Employer Reps

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University, Employer, & Alumni Tracks University, Employer, & Alumni Tracks Workshop Descriptions University

Employers

Alumni

Friday, August 15, 2014 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions How to Manage Your Mentoring Relationships: The Key to Advancement 9:15 AM–10:15 AM • Aqua Salon ABC Mentors are volunteers. Effective mentor/mentee relationships are those built on principles like flexibility, commitments, trust and mutual respect. An effective mentoring relationship requires both the mentor and mentee to agree on specific goals and to work on ways of achieving them. A good mentoring relationship is one in which mentee can be independent but knows there is a source of effective advice and constructive feedback. While there are multiple ways of achieving a good mentoring relationship, a mentee must be willing to work through challenging times as areas of mentoring needs are identified. In this workshop, students will learn how to approach potential mentors and strategies for building and maintaining an effective mentoring network. Speaker(s): Ernest Brothers, PhD., University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Recommended Attendees: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Recent Graduates

Professional Communication—Email and Social Media Etiquette 10:30 AM -11:30 AM • Aqua Salon ABC Communication is the key to developing your professional network. Electronic communications often provide a first and long-lasting impression; hence it is important to use these tools wisely. Email is still the standard form of communication at a company or in academia, while social media provide social and technical networks. Learn how to effectively use these tools to your advantage. Panelist(s): Stacyann Walker, The Rise Project Recommended Attendees: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Recent Graduates

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Andrea Rocha, Ph.D. Oak Ridge National Lab

Brandon Richard, Ph.D. Northrop Grumman

Ransford Hyman, Jr, Ph.D. Intel

Celebrating 50 Years of Preparing Diverse Students for the STEM Workforce Awarded Alfred P. Sloan Foundation University Center of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM)

Javier Pulecio, Ph.D. Brookhaven National Lab

Al-Aakhir Rogers, Ph.D. Draper Laboratory

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GRAD Lab

Speakers may range from current graduate students to senior managers to faculty and senior administrators. They are selected from diverse communities and disciplines to present on the following topics: “Why Graduate School” “How to Prepare for Graduate School” “How to Fund Graduate School”, and “Voices From the Field: Real Life Research and Internship Experiences” GRAD Lab encourages young people of color to consider graduate engineering or science education and applying for the GEM fellowship. Focusing on the global importance of research and innovation, life-long career benefits, and real world role models the symposium will help each student envision his or her future as a technology leader, successfully apply for a GEM fellowship, and gain entry to a graduate program. GRAD Lab is GEM’s portable and scalable solution for developing diverse technical talent with advanced degrees.

GRAD Lab is GEM’s first programmatic offering for undergraduates! Launched at the 30th Anniversary Conference in June 2006 to outstanding participant reviews, GRAD Lab offers underrepresented students exposure to the benefits of research and technology careers in a highly interactive one day event.

Future Faculty and Professionals (FFP) The Future Faculty and Professionals (FFP) Symposium is GEMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature career development program for junior and future faculty members as well as industry professionals. Designed to create self-supporting networks FFP brings together senior faculty, managers, and researchers to network and mentor underrepresented students making vital decisions about the remainder of the graduate school experience and post-graduation careers. Particular emphasis is placed on current doctoral students interested in pursuing faculty careers at colleges and universities. The goal of the FFP Symposium is to provide graduate students and junior faculty with: Improved research and career competitiveness, tools and metrics for greater control in career planning, a powerful network of peers, and greater confidence in mentoring all students, especially members of underserved populations.

Technical Presentation Competition The National GEM Consortium hosts an annual technical presentation competition to provide an opportunity for students to add a formal presentation to their curriculum vitas and to showcase the research and level of technical internships of our GEM Fellows and students conducting research at GEM Member Universities. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals, like all professionals, must possess a well-developed ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. This competition is designed to emphasize the value of an ability to conduct research, engage in a high level of technology and to deliver oral presentations.

Student Tracks Student Tracks Workshop Schedule Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Start Time

12:00 PM

End Time Event

08:00 PM

Room

Registration, Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Track

Aqua West Foyer

02:00 PM

08:00 PM

Cyber Café, Sponsored by Intel Corporaton

Aqua Terrace Foyer

03:00 PM

07:30 PM

“Meet the Executive Committee” Opening Session & Reception, Sponsored by Intel

Petco Park

ALL

08:00 PM

09:00 PM

Opening Reception Cocktail Hour

Odysea Bar

21 and Over

08:00 PM

Until

Dinner On Your Own

8:00 AM

04:00 PM

Registration, Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Aqua West Foyer

8:00 AM

04:00 PM

Cyber Café, Sponsored by Intel Corporaton

Aqua Terrace Foyer

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

General Session Breakfast, Sponsored by Georgia Institute of Technology and Johnson & Johnson

Aqua Salon ABCD

ALL

10:15 AM

11:05 AM

GRAD Lab - Why Graduate School?

Aqua 311

Undergraduate Students

10:15 AM

11:05 AM

FFP- Professional Development and Graduate School

Aqua 310

Graduate Students

10:15 AM

12:00 PM

Technical Presentations Check-in

Aqua 300A

Judges & Competition Participants (by Appointment)

11:10 AM

12:00 PM

GRAD Lab - How to Apply for Graduate School

Aqua 311

Undergraduate Students

11:10 AM

12:00 PM

FFP - Proposal Writing that Yields Results

Aqua 310

Graduate Students

12:15 PM

01:45 PM

General Session Luncheon, Sponsored by Intel Corporation

Aqua Salon ABCD

ALL

02:00 PM

02:50 PM

GRAD Lab: How to Fund Graduate School

Aqua 311

Undergraduate Students

02:00 PM

02:50 PM

FFP - How to Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks As A Student Scholar

Aqua 310

Graduate Students

02:00 PM

03:45 PM

Technical Presentations Check-in

Aqua 300A

Judges & Competition Participants (by Appointment)

02:55 PM

03:45 PM

GRAD Lab: Voices from the Field

Aqua 311

Undergraduate Students

02:55 PM

03:45 PM

FFP - The Role of Qualifying/Comprehensive Examinations: Strategies for Success

Aqua 310

Graduate Students

06:00 PM

09:30 PM

GEM Dinner Cruise - Speed Interviewing, Sponsored by 3M Company, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Marriott Marina - F Dock

ALL

8:00 AM

12:00 PM

Registration, Sponsored by MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Aqua West Foyer

8:00 AM

01:00 PM

Cyber Café, Sponsored by Intel Corporaton

Aqua Terrace Foyer

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

Friday Breakfast, Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Aqua Salon ABC Cornell University

ALL

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

General Session - Technical Presentation Competition Finals, Aqua Salon DEF Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University

ALL

9:00 AM

9:15 AM

Break

Students, Recent Graduates

9:15 AM

10:15 AM

How to Manage Your Mentoring Relationships

Aqua Salon ABC

Undergraduate and Graduate Students, GEM Alumni, and Recent Graduates

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

Professional Communication - Email and Social Media Etiquette Aqua Salon ABC

Undergraduate and Graduate Students, GEM Alumni, and Recent Graduates

11:30 AM

12:15 PM

Closing Awards Presentation

ALL

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Friday, August 15, 2014

Aqua Salon DEF

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Student Tracks Tracks Student

Workshop Descriptions GRAD Lab Undergraduate Student

Future Faculty and Professional Symosium Graduate Students

Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:15 AM–11:05 AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions

11:10 AM–12:00 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Why Graduate School? 10:15 AM -11:05 AM • Aqua 311

How to Apply to Graduate School 11:10 AM –12:00 PM • Aqua 311

This workshop will prove the fundamental belief of the 21stcentury and beyond: all STEM professionals should hold and advanced STEM degree. Particularly, the participants will gather information about career and financial implications of NOT obtaining a graduate degree. If you think all you need is a bachelor degree to be competitive in the global society or that you should work first then go back to graduate school, YOU CAN’T MISS THIS WORKSHOP! Come find out why graduate school is not an option but a necessity. Speaker(s): Marcus A. Huggans, Ph.D., National GEM Consortium

Learn the easy, efficient, and effective way to get into graduate school. There really is a process. You will find out the steps to compiling a competitive package that will give you a great advantage over the rest. This workshop should not be missed for those that want to get the highest probability to be accepted into the graduate school of their choice. Specifics will be given on how to write a statement of purpose, how to guarantee you receive strong recommendation letters, and specific tips on the application process. Moderator(s): Maria Franco-Aguilar, Ph.D., University of California-Riverside Christopher Murphy, University of California-San Diego

Recommended Attendees: GRAD Lab—Undergraduate Students

Professional Development and Graduate School 10:15 AM -11:05 AM • Aqua 310 Professional Development should be an integral part of your graduate school experience. It should be at the forefront of students’ minds at every stage of their graduate careers and before you begin to apply to graduate school. For many minority students, a “planned” professional development program will lead to many opportunities. In a competitive market, prospective and current graduate students should prepare themselves for opportunities in and out of academia. Employers are increasingly seeking graduates who are “well-rounded.” The expectation is that graduate students are not only scholars in their discipline, but possess leadership, communication, and problem solving skills. In addition, they should be able to collaborate with individuals outside of their discipline. Students should think about the value added experiences that will increase their self-efficacy, as they apply to graduate school. This workshop will walk participants through the phases of professional development and will assist participant in developing a professional that will complement the graduate school experience for minority students. Panelist(s): Sonja Montas-Hunter, Ph.D., Florida International University Recommended Attendees: FFP, Graduate Students

Recommended Attendees: GRAD Lab—Undergraduate Students

Proposal Writing that Yields Results 11:10 AM –12:00 PM • Aqua 310 Today’s academic research environment is highly competitive and challenging. With government research dollars dwindling, today’s academic researcher must become much more innovative in maintaining a wellfunded research program. This workshop will explore traditional and non-traditional routes to obtaining funding for research purposes. Funding opportunities from the government (NSF/DOD/DOE) and private-public partnerships will be discussed. Additional tips and tricks on how to effectively propose and attract the attention of the review panelists and Program Officers are presented. This workshop will explore the inner workings of governmental agencies and will unravel the mystery of the various funding mechanisms: solicited versus unsolicited proposals and funding mechanisms, Supplements, Directorate/ Division structures, Becoming a proposal reviewer, as well as the differences between writing a research versus an education proposal. Speaker(s): Michael A. Matthews, Ph.D., PE, University of South Carolina Recommended Attendees: FFP, Graduate Students

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Student Tracks Student Tracks Workshop Descriptions GRAD Lab Undergraduate Student

Future Faculty and Professional Symosium Graduate Students

2:00 PM–2:50 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions How to Fund Graduate School 2:00 PM–2:50 PM • Aqua 311 This workshop has been approved as a PANEL. “Show me the Money”…and then give it to me! During this workshop you will find how to identify and apply or funding whether you are in graduate school or just finishing your first semester as an undergraduate. This information will give you the insight on how much money is available, how to find it, how to apply for it, and how to secure it! Come find out why no one should pay for graduate school if they go about it correctly! Speaker(s): Sara Xayarath Hernández, Cornell University Recommended Attendees: GRAD Lab—Undergraduate Students

How to Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks as a Student Scholar 2:00 PM–2:50 PM • Aqua 310 Students have a number of roles. Whether a graduate or undergraduate student, a participant in a research experience or on an internship, various roles and responsibilities are part of the territory. Often we must perform well academically while working as an intern or perhaps while working as a researcher in a lab. Generally in life there are often setbacks that we must overcome or deal with. This workshop focuses on how do we deal with life’s setbacks and come out on top. What happens when you have a bad semester as an undergrad or grad student? What do you do when you get a bad start to a research experience or the first half of your internship doesn’t go so well? This workshop will give participants the chance to learn and develop strategies to overcome these types of setbacks and “finish strong” even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Participants will gain knowledge, get real world advice, and will participate in case studies.

Specific topics will include personal stories and unique experiences on how to “bounce back” from: • Academic Struggles - Having a bad semester (or year) and developing a plan to finish strong • Work/Internship Problems - Recovering from a bad first impression and “adding value” • Research Troubles - When your research doesn’t go how you planned (Hint: It NEVER Does!) Panelist(s): Anderson D. Prewitt, Prewitt Solutions LLC

Recommended Attendees: FFP, Graduate Students

2:55 PM–3:45 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions Voices from the Field 2:55 PM–3:45 PM • Aqua 311 This is where it all comes together! Through the course of the day, you know why you need to go to graduate school. You have a better understanding of the graduate programs and how to get into them. You have multiple opportunities now to make sure that you have adequate funding to finance your graduate education. Now, you have the benefit to hear from those that have done it or are currently doing it. At this workshop you will meet, see, and hear real life stories of how graduate school was/is/and will be. There will be leading faculty members, industry professionals and current graduate students on this panel. You should not miss this last workshop if you want to know the “real scoop” about graduate school!and current graduate students on this panel. You should not miss this last workshop if you want to know the “real scoop” about graduate school! Moderator(s): Eric Huey, Ph.D., Intel Corporation Panelist(s): Daniel Chenet, GEM PhD Fellow, Columbia University , Brookhaven National Laboratory Francisco Garcia, GEM PhD Fellow, UMass-Amherst, Adobe Corporation Jaime Stewart, GEM PhD Associate Fellow, University of California-Riverside

Recommended Attendees: GRAD Lab—Undergraduate Students

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Student Tracks Student Tracks Workshop Descriptions GRAD Lab Undergraduate Student

Future Faculty and Professional Symosium Graduate Students

The Role of Qualifying/Comprehensive Examinations: Strategies for Success 2:55 PM–3:45 PM • Aqua 310 Typically the ‘gate keeper’ for matriculating through a doctoral program is the qualifying/comprehensive examination. By examining particular aspects of a qualifying/comprehensive examination process, a doctoral student can chart a path to successfully complete the exam and proceed to doctoral candidacy. This session will present strategies for demystifying the examination process and building self-assessment skills to help complete the examination. The goals of this presentation are 1) to enhance readiness for exams, 2) to help establish confidence in the ability to prepare for exams, and 3) to help impact successful completion of the exam on the first attempt. Topics covered will include: Motivation and Objectives of the Exam, Types of Exams, Strategic Methodologies, Gathering exam information, Researching/selecting exam committee, Studying/preparing for exam systematically, Real Talk—Real Life Experiences. Panelist(s): Ebonée Williams, Ph.D., University of California-San Diego Recommended Attendees: FFP, Graduate Students

Recommended Attendees: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Recent Graduates

Professional Communication—Email and Social Media Etiquette 10:30 AM–11:30 AM • Aqua Salon ABC

Linking Exceptional Talent to Extraordinary Careers

Communication is the key to developing your professional network. Electronic communications often provide a first and long-lasting impression; hence it is important to use these tools wisely. Email is still the standard form of communication at a company or in academia, while social media provide social and technical networks. Learn how to effectively use these tools to your advantage. Panelist(s): Stacyann Walker, The Rise Project Recommended Attendees: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Recent Graduates

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Fall 2014 - 2015 GRAD Labs August 14

National GEM GRAD Lab Hosted by UC-Riverside & UC-San Diego

San Diego, CA

September 13 University of Alabama - Huntsville

Auburn University, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, University of Alabama, University of South Carolina

Huntsville, AL

September 13 Rice University

Texas A&M University

Houston, TX

September 20 University of Louisville

University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee-Knoxwille

Louisville, KY

September 20 University of Maryland - College Park

Pennsylvania State University, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

College Park, MD

September 27 University of Florida

University of South Florida, Florida State University-Florida A&M University

Gainesville, FL

September 27 Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO

October 4

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

October 4

New Mexico State University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory

Las Cruces, NM

October 11

Northwestern University

Michigan Tech University, University of Illinois - Chicago

Evanston, IL

October 18

New Jersey Institute of Technology

University of Delaware, Stony Brook University

Newark, NJ

October 18

Florida International University

October 25

Northeastern University

November 6

SHPE National Conference

Detroit, MI

March 29

NSBE National Conference

Anaheim, CA

Miami, FL Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Connecticut

Boston, MA

2014-2015 GEM GRAD Labs sponsored by the University Hosts, Co-hosts, Sponsors and the Intel Foundation

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2013-2014

Executive Committee, Standing Chairs and Staff EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT SECRETARY VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER Eric D. Evans, PhD Gary S. May, PhD Darryll Pines, PhD Anthony “TJ” Jackson Dean of Director Dean, A. James Senior Engineer MIT Lincoln Engineering Clark School of Laboratory Georgia Institute Johns Hopkins Engineering of Technology

VP, Strategy & Policy, EMPLOYER

Alan C. Mingo

VP, Application Services

IBM Corporation

University of Maryland College Park

Standing Chair, EMPLOYER COMMITTEE

Dianne Engram

Standing Chair, EMPLOYER COMMITTEE

Mark Vaughn, PhD

Equal Employment Office Manager

Manager for Diversity Recruiting and Technical Talent Pipelining

Fermi National Laboratory

VP, Strategy & Policy, UNIVERSITY

John Lesko, PhD

Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Studies

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Standing Chair, UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Rita Burrell

University Applied Physics Laboratory

Corning Incorporated

Standing Chair, UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Carolyn Vallas

Manager, Graduate and Distance Education, Bagley College of Engineering

Director of the Center for Diversity in Engineering University of Virginia

Mississippi State University

VP, OPERATIONS

Johney Green Jr. PhD Director Energy and Transportation Science Division

Standing Chair, OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Felicia Becker

Graduate Professional Program

University of Michigan

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

VP, PROGRAMS

Jacqueline Huntoon, PhD Dean, Graduate School

Michigan Technological University

Standing Chair, OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Sarah Xayarath Hernandez Director of Diversity Programs, College of Engineering Cornell University

Standing Chair, PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

Bruce A. Lindvall, PhD

Standing Chair, PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies

Northwestern University

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Christine Ortiz, PhD Dean for Graduate Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2013-2014

Executive Committee, Standing Chairs and Staff VP, MARKETING AND OUTREACH

Michael A. Greene

Senior Director of Platform Technologies & Analysis Center

Intel Corporation

Standing Chair, MARKETING AND OUTREACH

Ernesto V. Felix

Diversity Education Manager Global Diversity, Education & External Relations

Intel Corporation

VP, FINANCE

Frank D. Schimmoller

Exec Staff, Office of Director

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

VP, HUMAN RESOURCES

Jeri L. Isbell

Vice President, Human Resources

Lexmark International, Inc.

Standing Chair, FINANCE COMMITTEE Michael Greenstein, P.E. Professor Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Standing Chair, MARKETING AND OUTREACH

Tiffany Simon, EdD

Associate Dean, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

Columbia University

Standing Chair, FINANCE COMMITTEE

Senyo Opong, PhD, PE Engineering Manager DuPont

Standing Chair, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Terrence Buck Principal Human Resources Representative, Diversity Specialist Brookhaven National Laboratory

VP, AUDIT

Romayne Botti

Associate Dean of Finance and Operations

Carnegie Mellon

VP, GEM ALUMNI EC LIAISON

Marcos Esterman, PhD Assistant Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology

Standing Chair, AUDIT COMMITTEE Gregory Singleton Director, of Engineering and Student Services University of Alabama

PRESIDENT, GEM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Veronica Nelson President, GEM Alumni Association Northrop Grumman

GEM STAFF Michele Lezama, Executive Director Marcus A. Huggans, PhD, Senior Director, External Relations Michael D. Smith, DEng, Deputy Executive Director, Internal Operations James E. Tolliver, Jr., Director of Development Jamie D. Hicks, Manager, Accounting and Operations Valerie D. Washington, Information Coordinator

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