Center Stage: Effective Strategies for Recruitment and Talent Development
June 17 - 19, 2009 Omni Hotel Downtown Austin, TX - "Live Music Capital of the World" directly following the ASEE Conference & Exposition
WEPAN/ASEE Joint Sessions
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Joint Sessions—A Collaboration between WEPAN and ASEE Women in Engineering Division (WIED)
The goal of this collaboration between WEPAN and the Women in Engineering Division (WIED) of ASEE, is to give WEPAN and WIED members opportunities to meet each other and learn about both organizations. The sessions explore topics relevant to both WEPAN and ASEE WIED members: promotion and advancement, working together to advance women in engineering, and retaining female students by improving instruction. All sessions are included in WEPAN’s registration fee except the luncheon, which is available for a small additional charge. WEPAN is very pleased to work with ASEE WIED to hold this day of joint sessions!
Life After Tenure: Leadership Roles in Academia
8:30 – 10:15 AM, Hilton Austin Hotel Room 406
A panel of administrative leaders from academic institutions will share their experience and advice about advancing to academic leadership positions. Led by Donna Reese, Mississippi State University, the panel includes a provost, dean, department head and an endowed chair. Audience questions are welcome.
ASEE Distinguished Lecture: Barbara Morgan & Jill Tietjen
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Austin Convention Center, Ballroom C
The Sky Is No Limit: Observations and Lessons from a Teacher in Space, Barbara Morgan
Sponsored by the K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Division
Barbara Morgan's infectious enthusiasm for education and her remarkable experience as a NASA Mission Specialist make her an excellent representative to speak about the value of STEM education. Barbara Morgan is not only an engaging educator and role model--she is also a uniquely gifted and inspiring speaker. With a quietly genuine manner, she can effectively bring her listeners into a universe filled with the marvels that science and engineering make possible, not only in outer space but also here on earth.
In 1985, 11,000 teachers vied to become the first Teacher in Space, hoping to represent all teachers on the “ultimate field trip,” and excite students about science, technology, engineering and math. Christa McAuliffe was selected; Barbara Morgan was her backup. Together, they trained with the Challenger crew. After the accident, Morgan traveled the country for NASA, helping teachers and students deal with the tragedy and build their confidence in spaceflight and technology. In 1998, Morgan joined NASA's astronaut corps. She launched onboard the space shuttle Endeavour in 2007, helping to construct the International Space Station and communicating with classrooms on Earth. Morgan has also taught on the Flathead Indian Reservation and in Ecuador. She is now the Distinguished Educator in Residence at Boise State University, holding a joint appointment in the colleges of Engineering and Education. Her many experiences give her unique perspectives and insights into space exploration and the future of STEM education.
How “Her Story” in History Has and Will Influence Women in Engineering, Jill Tietjen
Sponsored by the Women in Engineering Division
Jill S. Tietjen is an author, speaker, and electrical engineer. Jill recently co-authored the book, “Her Story – A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America.” Her other published books include the Setting the Record Straight series, which explores the history of women in accounting, engineering, and professional achievement. Tietjen is one of the top historians in the country on scientific and technical women. She is the CEO of Technically Speaking, a national consulting company specializing in improving opportunities for women and girls to have more career options in technology. She served as the 1991-1992 National President of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
Luncheon:
Working Together for the Success of All Women in Engineering Schools
12:30 – 2 PM, Hilton Austin Hotel Room 404
The luncheon will feature a panel led by Dr. Jane Daniels (Henry Luce Foundation) on the topic of high potential opportunities for faculty and women in engineering experts to work together for the success of women faculty and students in engineering. In many institutions across the U.S., targeted initiatives to advance women in engineering faculty and students are making a difference. How can male and female faculty and Women in Engineering Program Directors collaborate for greater impact to enhance the environment and advancement of women faculty and students?
Research-Based Initiatives that Improve Retention of Female Students
2:15 – 5:15 PM, Hilton Austin Hotel, Room 406
This session is focused on key research-based initiatives demonstrated to improve retention of female engineering students. We encourage a wide range of participants, including academic leaders, faculty, teaching and learning center professionals, and women in engineering staff and leaders.
The audience will actively participate in the workshop, which brings together nationally-recognized experts to present research-based instructional initiatives, including: relevant applications for 1st and 2nd year courses; spatial-visualization training; faculty-student mentoring; and assessing student impact. At this session, WEPAN will announce ENGAGE: Engaging Students in Engineering through Instruction and Mentoring, a new NSF-funded Research on Gender in Science and Engineering Extension Services project. The workshop will also describe how engineering schools can become a part of the project which includes mini-grants to implement the initiatives.
Moderator:
Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology
Speakers:
Patricia B. Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates
Amy Hamlin, Michigan Technological University
C. Diane Matt, WEPAN
Carol B. Muller, Consultant
Eann Patterson, Michigan State University
Norma Veurink, Michigan Technological University
