Professional Development for Women and Minorities

2023 BEYA (2619) Success Driven Study Habits: How to Increase Positive Study Skills

Learning Objective: Examine tips and strategies to increase positive study habits.

Learning to study effectively is a skill that benefits everyone, even the smartest in the class. When polled, most college students would agree that they needed to learn how to study when they started college properly. In this seminar, we will address preparatory study principles, such as setting goals, knowing your learning style, being an active reader, participating in study groups, organizing your notes and study materials, and writing drafts of papers, which can help all students improve their study skills and perform better.

After this seminar, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify the traits of successful studying candidates.
2. Generate methods for achieving successful studying habits.
3. Outline methods for implementing successful studying techniques.

Speakers:

Malika Grayson, Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Jasmine Kilpatrick, Quality Specialist, The Boeing Company

Jerrod Henderson, University of Houston

Sonia Henry, Director, The Aerospace Corporation

2023 BEYA (2451) The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): The Convergence of Cybersecurity and Biomedical Engineering in the Healthcare Industry

Learning Objective: Understand the significance and benefits of integrating cybersecurity into innovative biomedical products in healthcare services and products.

Industry 4.0 is a shift from industrial machinery as the primary means of production towards high-performance tuning of the human body and mind with the integration of connected things and objects into the ‘intelligence’ ecosystem of society using intelligent solutions and data analytics to broaden the creation of products and services for all aspects of the human experience. Industry 4.0 introduced a shift in innovation towards integrating physical things and digital technology as a series of global standards designed to accelerate innovation and reduce cost barriers in innovation and product development. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) provides innovation in healthcare using the integration of our physical, digital, environmental, and biological resources for the first time in recorded human history. For instance, the healthcare industry is experiencing significant and measurable progress in the battle with cancer using nanotechnology particles to target cancer cells without damaging the functioning cells within the human body. This is a minute example of the disruptive technologies and innovations that are the quality of life for humanity that will require cybersecurity to protect the patient and the accuracy of the smart equipment.

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Understand the need for cybersecurity in connected devices within the healthcare industry.
2. Examine the benefits in cost and speed-to-diagnosis when risk is managed through cybersecurity best practices for smart connected devices.
3. Further their knowledge of the emerging innovations in the IoMT industry.
4. Understand the fundamentals of protecting innovation through proactive cybersecurity planning and implementation.

Speakers:

Ernest Smiley, Chief Data Scientist & CISO, Kingdom Capital

Christopher Jock, Global Sciences Practice Director, Actalent Services

Dominique Hinton, Data Scientist, 202 Group

Steve Austin, Associate Director - Cybersecurity Engineering, Raytheon Technologies

2023 BEYA (2701) Developing Your Elevator Pitch Presented by Lockheed Martin Corporation

When interactions can be quick, virtual or based on text, how do you represent yourself? Learn how to convey your best self in person, on social media and with your resume. Hear from experts in communications, recruiting and hiring to learn how to best position yourself.

Speakers:

Channing Wright, Research Engineering Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Katherine Trinidad, Director of Communications, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Morizel Hodges, IT Program Staff, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Ericka Perry, Staff HR Technical, Lockheed Martin Corporation

2023 BEYA (2708) Navigating Your Career Through Mentorship Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation

Throughout your career, you will find opportunities where a mentor can be a catalyst to navigating your career. In this session, you will hear from several leaders who will share some of their experiences in being a mentee, their first mentor opportunity and provide tips on how to develop a successful mentee/mentor relationship. Our leaders are excited to share the importance of mentorship and the value that it brings to advancing one’s career. Please join us in an interactive and engaging session that will give you an invaluable insight into navigating your career.

Speakers:

Brian Wiggins, Northrop Grumman

Anthony Hickman, Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Aeronautics, Northrop Grumman

Jackie Reisner, Northrop Grumman

Anthony Alston, Northrop Grumman

Chris Payne, Northrop Grumman Corporation

2023 BEYA (2617) Planning for Success: Increasing Personal Effectiveness Through Time Management

Learning Objective: Develop time management skills for better organization and productivity.

Students who have learned how to manage time during high school effectively are better prepared for the rigors of college study. Regardless of preparation, it takes time to adjust to college. Improve your time management skills by setting goals and staying within them. Even students who manage time well during high school often struggle when they begin college. Students are overwhelmed with large course loads, extracurricular activities, and other social activities. Although being in college can be overwhelming, completing everything that must be done in a timely and efficient manner is possible. Developing time management and organizational skills is the key to working efficiently. The best way to better manage time is to create daily schedules. Most organized people plan daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. This seminar will show you how to be self-motivated, leading to better organizational skills, productivity, and efficiency.

After this seminar, the participants will be able to:

1. Outline long-term goals and a plan to obtain them.
2. Develop detailed plans for each day and how to deal with delays.
3. Break large projects down into several more straightforward projects.
4. Cultivate a flexible schedule.

Speakers:

Tessa Casey, Healthcare Account Manager, Actalent

Felicia Burks, Colonel, U.S. Air Force

Kendra Bruce-Bibbins, Senior Managing Consultant, IBM Corporation

Shemekka Stewart-Isaacs, Founder & Leadership Coach, I Am Brilliant

2023 BEYA (2403) Smart Manufacturing: The Future of Making is Digital (Autodesk)

Learning Objective: Attendees will explore the phases of the intelligent manufacturing lifecycle and the innovative technologies empowering green initiatives in global manufacturing.

Smart manufacturing is an ecosystem of platforms designed to digitize all phases of the manufacturing lifecycle [research, design, simulate, develop, build, distribute, remanufacture, recycle]. Technologies such as the metaverse, mixed reality, nano, quantum, analytics, robotics, etc., have matured to the productization phase of manufacturing and supply chain distribution. Smart manufacturing provides a pathway to transform product development and manufacturing by integrating a continuous data feedback loop from deployment in production environments to retirement, recycling, and remanufacturing to redistribution. Providing a data path for manufacturing increases the analysis and analytics necessary to design and build next-generation sustainable and environmentally friendly products and goods. Integrating these technologies requires an advanced delivery platform capable of mixed reality experiences and digital “twinning” of physical things. Smart manufacturing will fully utilize innovations like the metaverse to leverage the mixed reality and 3D visualization experiences necessary to empower green science and research, advanced learning, and connected global community sharing.

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Understand the technologies empowering smart manufacturing.
2. Discuss the market differentiation and new customer experiences available to organizations that leverage smart manufacturing strategies.
3. Explore how smart manufacturing can support green research and development.
4. Understand how smart devices provide data essential to understanding the measurable value points of green manufacturing lifecycles.

Speakers:

Deidre Peters, Digital Transformation Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Robert Sacca, Director, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Rick Wilson, Systems Engineer / Project Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation

2023 BEYA (2702) Driving Innovation and the Live Shopping Experience through Video Commerce Presented by Qurate Retail Group

Learning Objective: Understand the significance and benefits of integrating storytelling into Video Commerce that includes video driven shopping across linear and broadcast television, to provide a human and a unique way to bring products to life.

This session will explore video commerce and the way it connects to consumers. For instance, creating videos that answer frequently asked questions, show how-to guides, live demonstrations, and share product information. Video Commerce is the newest tool for retailers that is grounded in technology and that allows businesses to integrate video into the web, mobile storefronts, and various media platforms.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Explore the different broadcast technical roles that bring the shopping experience to life.
2. Examine the advantages of storytelling in Video Commerce and real time interactivity to keep customers engaged.
3. Discuss the step-by-step process that goes into executing a live broadcast across multiple platforms.

Speakers:

Ebony Roberts, Sr. Associate Producer, Qurate/QVC

Kristen Hazel, Manager of Talent Operations, Qurate Retail Group

Lateef Scott, Manager of Television Operations, QVC

Derek Bennett, Technical Director of Broadcast Operations

2023 BEYA (2623) Let’s Get That JOB: Job Search Skills and Strategies That Lead You to the “Best Fit” Opportunity

Learning Objective: Discuss techniques for successfully acquiring a job interview.

Searching for a job can be challenging. How do you know what job you’re best suited for? How do you write a winning resume and cover letter? Where can you find job leads? What happens when you land an interview? The Job Search Skills course will give you the answers to all these questions, plus a plan to get you a new job. After completing this program, you’ll be more than ready to start your search for your perfect job.

After this seminar, the participants will be able to answer the following questions:

1. What are your power questions for finding the right job field?
2. How can I use the “Smart” goals in the job-hunting process?
3. How can I develop an action plan to increase success in the first 30 days of job hunting?
4. How do I craft an effective cover letter and resume?
5. How can I use social networking to find a job?
6. Should I develop a portfolio with my past work?
7. How should I approach people in my network to inquire about job opportunities?
8. How can I get to the interview? What are key strategies to consider?

Speakers:

Jacob Aladejobi, Vice President - Tech Operations, JP Morgan Chase and Co.

Reginald Liggins Jr., Actalent Services

Showna Price, Director - University Relations, Micron Technology

2023 BEYA (2620) X-treme Resumes: Constructing a Stellar Resume

Learning Objective: Examine the elements of constructing superior resumes that will land you interviews.

An efficient and robust resume will improve your chances of landing that dream job and starting your career on the right foot. Creating the perfect resume takes practice and skill. You want to ensure that your resume stands above the rest without overdoing it. How does one make sure that their resume is top-notch and bulletproof? This seminar will give you the scoop on creating the standout resume to get your following interview. We will discuss tips such as determining your resume’s purpose, supporting your strengths, using appropriate keywords, the benefits of proofreading, bullet points, and proper font usage.

After this seminar, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify the purpose of a solidly effective resume.
2. Discern good resumes from bad resumes.
3. Analyze the factors that recruiters identify to disregard some resumes.
4. Identify the attributes of resumes that get on the interview schedule.

Speakers:

Edward Ayer, Director, AFRL/EN

Tina Terrell, Senior Advisor for National Recruitment, USDA Forest Service

George Ramsey, Sr. Program Manager for Veteran Outreach and Diversity Recruiting, Micron

2023 BEYA (2607) Interview Skills that Get You hired!

Learning Objective: Discuss techniques for promoting yourself during an interview.

Do you know the benefits of establishing a positive and professional representation during an interview? Promotions depend on preparation and practice but knowing what to prepare and how to practice is essential. Mastering the Interview Training Materials holds the knowledge of the qualities that employers desire. Expanding your expectations of the questions that will be asked during an interview can give you an incredible advantage over other applicants for the position. Even more, demonstrating your unique skills through a well-articulated answer to interview questions will put you in the lead. Taking the initiative to prepare for an interview can create new opportunities for career development in your industry.

After this seminar, the participants will know:

1. What are the standard interview questions, and how to prepare your answers?
2. What information do I need to know for every interview?
3. How do I answer tough questions?
4. What are good questions to ask your interviewer?
5. How to answer the question: “So tell me about yourself?"
6. What do I do after the interview?
7. What are common interview mistakes?

Speakers:

Michael Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, Talent & Technical Solutions Corporation

Adrienne Somerville, Director - Command Operations Group, NAVAIR Systems Command HQ

Patience Idegwu, Business Process Data Analyst, The Boeing Company