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Episodes
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Learning Objectives: Enhance your understanding of different career choices and paths that can help inform your next career steps through an exciting dialogue with outstanding leaders and scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
Thinking about your personal and professional goals are critical steps in planning your STEM career in these rapidly changing times. Barriers are being broken and the future looks bright with opportunities for STEM careers. Given this rapid period of change, what should you be thinking about as you plan your career? Join U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service panel members as they share their personal journeys and describe how they approached their career choices, including overcoming challenges and seeking opportunities in different ways.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be better able to:
- Use what has been shared by panel members as guidance to help build a road map to career success.
- Understand how making decisions based on personal and professional goals and values can lead to career satisfaction and success.
- Design next steps in their career plans to select a career path aligned with their personal and professional goals.
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Forest Service, USDA
USDA Forest Service
U.S. Forest Service
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
In today's fast-paced world, technology is advancing rapidly, and it's essential for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) managers to keep up with the latest trends. This seminar aims to educate STEM managers on the critical technology trends that are shaping the industry and impacting their jobs.
During this seminar, we will cover the latest technology trends, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, the internet of things (IoT), and more. We will explore how these technologies are transforming the business landscape and what they mean for STEM managers.
The seminar will provide insights into how STEM managers can leverage these trends to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in their respective fields. We will also discuss the potential risks and challenges associated with adopting these technologies and how to manage them.
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest technology trends and their impact on STEM management. They will leave the seminar with practical insights and strategies to effectively navigate the ever-changing technological landscape and drive innovation in their organizations.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the latest technology trends and their impact on STEM management.
- Gain insights into how to leverage these trends to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in their respective fields.
- Learn about potential risks and challenges associated with adopting these technologies and how to manage them.
- Develop practical strategies for effectively navigating the ever-changing technological landscape and driving innovation in their organizations.
- Network with other STEM managers and industry experts to share insights and best practices.
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Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Motivated by a sense of duty and a calling to make an impact on the human condition, a professional career dedicated to public service can be very rewarding. Yet for women of color, it can also sometimes pose challenges that impact both their contributions to service and their career trajectories.
In this session, you’ll meet WOC leaders from Department of Commerce subcomponent agencies, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Learn how these esteemed public servants who support and advance STEM innovation globally -- especially to underserved communities -- have navigated the federal landscape - both challenges and opportunities - during their careers. This panel will discuss negotiating identity, visibility, and authenticity; maneuvering hostile waters and creating brave spaces; and defining and celebrating success.
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Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
As a community, we have grown accustomed to the voices of influence at the proverbial “table” being reflective of very few black women, if any at all. The closer the table gets to the C-suite, the influence of the black female voice diminishes even more. Raytheon Technologies, a leader with a global reach specializing in defense and commercial markets, is inviting you to an eye-opening panel discussion with RTX female executives on amplifying the influence of Black Women at the table. There is work to be done and we are being intentional about having our say in ways that will bring awareness, visibility and change to the tables of influence at every level. Accordingly, our executive panelists will be “having their say” about: their personal journeys to the table; tips to encourage black women to increase their influence in impactful ways; how to continue to render that influence in virtual settings; the approach for gaining the sponsorship of those who are already at the table; and the importance of leveraging the influence of black women beyond the boardroom. The discussion is sure to bring perspective and a basis for action as the panelists are all leaders of influence at Raytheon Technologies and in their respective communities.
This seminar will be a conversation that brings consciousness to the power and significance of Black Women having influence throughout their respective career journeys and community endeavors. The RTX executive panelists are having their say and we will be listening as they continue to create avenues of success for black women.
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Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Objective: Develop strategies to enhance productivity and career longevity
As professionals, we often face challenging situations that can lead to burnout, including high email volumes, difficult colleagues, and workplace politics. Despite finding work that aligns with our interests, most of us experience varying levels of burnout throughout our careers. It is crucial to stay connected to the vision, mission, and goals of our work and to find ways to express our identity, creativity, and passion. In this workshop, we will share tools and techniques to help you re-energize and shift your thinking, transforming dead-ends into multiple paths of opportunities, morale, and effectiveness.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Identify strategies to connect personal and professional values.
- Manage stress, adapt to change, and navigate industry rumors.
- Examine ways to become a strategic professional instead of just a task manager.
- Explore five techniques to cultivate passion and commitment.
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Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Learning objective: Discover best practices for supporting employee mental health
Employees' mental health is being affected in unprecedented ways due to factors such as the pandemic, economic uncertainty, political tensions, remote work, and return-to-work policies. Despite these pressures, many employers' mental health benefits, policies, and practices remain outdated and in dire need of an update. The mental health support workers require varies significantly depending on diversity factors such as age, race, nationality, and gender.
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize the mental health challenges faced by today's workers.
- Understand the impact of flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home and hybrid work, on employees' mental health.
- Explore the creation of programs that cater to the unique needs of employees based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, and work location.
- Examine HR's role in developing and communicating mental health resources that can assist employees and become a crucial component of your overall employee wellness program.
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Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) are revolutionizing the way we work and interact with each other. From chatbots and virtual assistants to automated decision-making processes, AI is changing the way we approach work and the workplace. This seminar will explore the impact of AI and Chat GPT on the workplace and how businesses can leverage these technologies to improve efficiency and productivity.
During this seminar, we will cover a range of topics related to AI and Chat GPT, including the history and evolution of AI, its current state of development, and the different applications of AI in the workplace. We will also discuss the impact of these technologies on the job market and the skills required to work effectively with them.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Featuring Minda Harts, best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table
Join The Boeing Company for a candid dialogue on the challenges or “sharks” that many women of color face in their careers. These sharks may show up as imposter syndrome, a lack of allyship and sponsorship, a toxic workplace culture, microaggressions or bias in hiring and promotions. We will provide meaningful insights to help recognize sharks, discuss practical ways to ride the waves, highlight the skills needed to face these challenges head-on and develop strategic plans to help lifeguard careers. By the end of our seminar, attendees will have essential everyday tools necessary to turn rough waters into smooth sailing. Our seminar will include a keynote address by best-selling author, Minda Harts, a moderated panel discussion with experienced leaders of color and allies in STEM and a reflection exercise.
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Learning objective: Discover the untapped potential of neurodiverse talent
Companies are increasingly recognizing the potential of neurodiverse talent—people with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others. While the benefits of diversity are well-known—enhanced creativity, innovation, and more—neurodiversity goes even further by providing expanded perspectives and breakthrough thinking to keep organizations at the forefront. Major companies like Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Home Depot, and Hewlett Packard are tapping into this neurodiverse talent pool.
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the most recognized types of neurodiversity.
- Examine the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce for your company.
- Explore the unique skills of neurodiverse individuals.
- Investigate recruiting and hiring for neurodiversity—overcoming interview bias.
- Discover practical ways to maximize the strengths of neurodiversity.
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