Advancing Diversity in the US Industrial Science and Engineering Workforce: Summary of a Workshop (2014)
Chapter: Appendix C: Workshop Agenda
Creating a Game-Changing Environment for All in the Industrial Workforce
May 21, 2012
Washington, DC
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9:00 – 9:30 AM |
Registration and Breakfast |
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9:30 – 9:45 AM |
Welcome and Overview of the Workshop |
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9:45 – 10:45 AM |
Opening Plenary: New Release of the National Science Foundation Report on Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT) on Diversity in Industry |
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Moderator: Alice Agogino, Roscoe and Elizabeth Hughes Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley; Councillor, NAE |
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10:45 – 11:45 AM |
Discussion Panel: Business Imperatives and Best Practices: Lessons on Recruiting, Retaining, and Advancing Underrepresented Populations in the Science and Engineering (S&E) Industrial Workforce |
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Moderator: Suzanne Jenniches, Vice President and General Manager (Retired), Northrop Grumman Corporation; and Chair, EngineerGirl! Steering Committee, NAE |
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11:45 – 12:15 PM |
General Discussion |
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12:15 – 1:30 PM |
Luncheon Discussion Groups |
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Group One: Technical Career Paths versus Management Career Paths in S&E Industry: Differences for Underrepresented Populations? |
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Moderator: Herman White, Jr., Senior Scientist, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory |
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Group Two: Lessons from Practices on Recruiting, Retaining, and Advancing Underrepresented Minorities in S&E Industries |
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Moderator: Barry Cordero, Principal Project Engineer, Medtronic; National Vice President, SHPE |
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Group Three: Lessons from Practices on Recruiting, Retaining, and Advancing Women (and Women of Color) in S&E Industries |
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Moderator: Suzanne Jenniches, Vice President and General Manager (Retired), Northrop Grumman Corporation; Chair, EngineerGirl! Steering Committee, NAE |
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1:30 – 1:45 PM |
Key Elements from Luncheon Discussions |
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1:45 – 2:00 PM |
Next Steps & Adjournment |
