Society of Women Engineers: Region B 2009 Conference
Schedule of Events:
Society of Women Engineers
Sonora Region Conference and Career Fair
January 29 – February 1, 2009
Conference Agenda*
(*Note: Times/topics of workshops/panels/presentations may be adjusted slightly prior to the Conference)
Thursday – January 29, 2009
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Registration
Friday – January 30, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – SWE Strategic Planning Meeting (Board of Directors)
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Tour of Sandia National Laboratories
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Tour of Gruet Winery
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Tour of Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception at Explora! Science Museum
Saturday – January 31, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Registration
7:30 a.m. –9:00 a.m. – Breakfast with Keynote Address by Virginia Connolly
9:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – Workshops/Panels/Presentations (see below for schedule by track)
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Etiquette Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. – Career Fair
1:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. – Workshops/Panels/Presentations (see below for schedule by track)
3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. – Collegiate Region Meeting
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Collegiate Transition Party
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dinner with Keynote Address by Jill Tietjen, including book signing
“Energizing Women in College” Workshops/Panels/Presentations:
9:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. – “Super Model Seeks Rocket Scientist” by Michael Kline and Valerie Kline
10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. – “Do You Have a Paparazzi Resume?” by Michael Kline and Valerie Kline
11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – “Outreach Activities – What’s in it for Me?” by Mary Jane Green
1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. –“You’re in SWE, Now What?” by Suzie Martinez Kirkland
2:30 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. – “Women in Engineering Panel” with Moderator Autumn Smith
“Energizing Women in SWE” Workshops/Panels/Presentations:
9:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. – “Managing Different Generations in a Volunteer Organization” by Cindy Adams
10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. – “Hot Topics in SWE” by Virginia Connolly
11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – “Leadership Burnout” by Joy Bell
1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. – “SWE Awards; What is Available, How and Why to Apply” by Deb Willems
2:30 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. – “Why Should I Be Involved in Regional and National SWE?” with Moderator, Jan Williams
3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. – “SWE Public Policy Update and How You Can Get Involved” by Melissa Tata
“Energizing Women in the Workforce” Workshops/Panels/Presentations:
9:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. – “Career Development” by Michael Malloy
10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. – “Creating a Sustainable Future for America’s Cities” by Kellene Burn-Roy
11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – “Where are the Other Females?” by Charlene Esaw
1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. – “If It Weren’t for People! Unraveling the Physics of Human Interaction” by Deb Fisher
2:30 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. – “How Do You Save Over 325,000 Lives Per Year? Sudden Cardiac Arrest and ICD Therapy” by Kateri Garcia
3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. – “Topic TBD” by US Navy
“Energizing Women in Life” Workshops/Panels/Presentations:
9:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. – “Becoming a Dialog Diva” by Anna Meck
10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. – “Emergency Preparedness 101” by Caroline Enos
11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – “Coaching – What It IS, What It ISN’T – It Isn’t Mentoring – It Is MORE!” by Jean Strosinski and Sheryl Stewart
1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. – “What I’ve Learned Trying to Teach Other People about Energy Conservation” by Al Zelicoff
2:30 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. – “US Economic Problems and Managing Your Money” by Peter Arndt
3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. – “Nutrition on the Go” by Kayleen Vahle
Sunday – February 1, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Region B Meeting