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Partners Workshop Sessions

9:40-10:30 a.m.

Introducing MentorNet

MentorNet (www.MentorNet.net) is the leading e-mentoring network for diversity in engineering and science. Come and learn about who we are and why we continue to thrive. Campuses, corporations and individuals interested in building a more diverse workforce won't want to miss this comprehensive introduction to our award-winning organization.

Speaker: Carol B. Muller, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, MentorNet

Location: Tower West Room, Level 14 (Penthouse)

 

10:35-11:30 a.m.

Mentors and Protégés: The Real Story!

Meet some of MentorNet's volunteers and students and hear about their own experiences with MentorNet's signature One-on-One e-mentoring program.  Mentors will talk about the rewards of volunteering, the time commitment required and the benefits not only to them, but to their company as well. Students will also talk about the benefits gained from participating, the connection to real-world professionals and the much-appreciated insight and guidance these professionals bring to their experience as students.  

Moderator:  Jane Daniels, Program Director, Henry Luce Foundation

Speakers:

Brymer Chin, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Lucent Technologies

George Dellagiarino, Geologist - Team Leader, U.S. Minerals Management Service

Melissa Heaton, Technical Data Analyst, 3M

Katarina Midelfort, Ph.D. student, Biological Engineering Division, MassachusettsInstitute of Technology

Nicole Roberson, undergraduate student, Mathematics, San José State University ‘06

Mike Vinarcik, Interior Trim Engineer, Ford Motor Company

Mirolee Zieba, Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ‘03

Location: Tower West Room, Level 14 (Penthouse)

 

11:35 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

MentorNet In-Depth

Get a close-up view of how MentorNet works. Meet some of the staff and learn about MentorNet's dynamic use of technology to build connections between students and professionals in engineering and technology-related fields. Also get a sneak peak at exciting new developments at MentorNet!  

Speakers:  

Stephanie J. Fox, Director of Technology, MentorNet

Marci Ryan-Alapati, Program Manager, MentorNet

Location: Tower West Room, Level 14 (Penthouse)

 

12:40 – 1:45 p.m.       Lunch, featuring keynote speaker Jamie E. Hewitt, Vice President and Business Transformation Executive, IBM

Location: Crystal Ballroom

 

2:00-3:00 p.m.

Campus Success Stories

Meet campus representatives from participating colleges and universities and learn about how they make the most of their membership in MentorNet. Representatives will talk about how they let students know of the opportunity to participate, and their involvement and time commitment through the year. Campus representatives are here to tell you about the value of making MentorNet a part of their program.  

Moderator:  Carla Trujillo, Director of Higher Education Programs, University of California Berkeley

Speakers:  

Nuket Acar, Ph.D., Director, Women in the Sciences and Engineering (WISE) Institute, Pennsylvania State University

Deborah Reid Bryant, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park

Blanche E. Staton, M.Ed., Associate Dean for Graduate Students, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Location: Tower West Room, Level 14 (Penthouse)

 

3:15-4:15 p.m.

Corporate Success Stories

Merely making tax-deductible donations to worthy non-profits isn't enough these days. More than ever corporations need to support causes that have a direct benefit to their organization.  Learn how companies participating in MentorNet find benefits and rewards that far exceed the cost of participation in MentorNet.  Hear how several different corporations have made MentorNet an important part of their campus outreach and recruiting programs.  

Moderator:  Joan Robinson-Berry, Director, Boeing Corporation

Speakers:

Margaret Ashida, IBM

Rosalie Clemens, 3M

Paula Harris, Schlumberger

Revi Sterling, Microsoft

Location: Tower West Room, Level 14 (Penthouse)

 

4:20-5:20 p.m.

Just How Good is MentorNet?

The key to MentorNet's success and continual improvement is the independent evaluation that examines satisfaction levels and outcomes among mentors and students.  This session will take you through MentorNet's evaluation process and give you a close-up look at the results.  Get the real story on how students and mentors rate their experience with MentorNet's one-on-one mentoring program, and what they learn from the experience.  

Speaker:  Sylvia J. Barsion, Ph.D. SJB Consulting

Location: Tower West Room, Level 14 (Penthouse)