PASSION + STEMSESSION 2:

GIT Mentor Protégé ProgramVirginia/November 11, 2015

WELCOME Girls in Technology Mentor Protégé Program

VIRGINIASession 2: PASSION + STEM

Agenda:The GIT Mentor-Protégé Program starts promptly at 6:00 PM. • 6:00 - 6:30pm: Sign-in/Networking/Refreshments(You must sign in with the GIT front desk in order to record your attendance) • 6:30 – 6:40pm: Welcome & Announcements – Maria Sasinowski• 6:40 – 7:25pm: GIT Talks – Irene Lane & Aliyah Pandolfi• 7:30 – 8:30pm: Mentoring Session• 8:30pm: Closing

NetworkingNetworking Exercise:Talk to at least 3 protégés and/or mentors1. Use the 3 PUMP handshake to introduce

yourself2. State your name and where you go to school

or work3. Share your passion (fashion, cooking, sports,

helping others..)

1. Hello, my name is Jenny Oh2. I am most passionate about:

• Traveling• Volunteering with Youth/Women

NETWORKING: WHAT IS YOUR PASSION

What is Passion?

PassionA strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something

Careers in STEM - Benefits• There is an increasing need for

females in STEM• Women in STEM are inspiring

role models and mentors• Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math.. advances the world

• Job opportunities

Careers in STEM versus Our Passions

• Job Security

• High Salary

Passions + STEM

Lego & Toys + Prosthetics Engineeringhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8fdXNN0irI

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3159898/The-prosthetic-arm-built-LEGO-Designer-creates-artificial-limb-allows-kids-make-attachments.html#v-4352253254001

http://inhabitat.com/this-lucky-tortoise-can-walk-again-thanks-to-a-custom-built-lego-wheelchair/

Passions + STEM

http://www.businessinsider.com/grace-choi-mink-2014-9

Mink Founder: Grace Choi

Mink is printable makeup, allowing people to access makeup affordably and available in ANY color.

Makeup + technology

http://vimeo.com/105411537

http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/09/teen-girl-coders-helped-design-a-zac-posen-dress.html#

http://amysmartgirls.com/google-teams-with-fashion-guru-zac-posen-to-teach-girls-creative-coding/

Passions + STEM

Coding + Fashion

Fashion Designer, Zac Posen partnered with Google to create a dress for the runway made by coding from girls all over the world!

Passions + STEMScuba Diving + Environmental Science + Computer Science

https://scripps.ucsd.edu/education/careers

http://www.dataturbine.org/content/instrumenting-thailand%E2%80%99s-coastline-mobile-devices-environmental-and-disaster-monitoring

Passions + STEMProtecting Wildlife with Drones

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/11/141114-drones-wildlife-poaching-animals-conservation/

Video:

Kashmir Wildlife Foundation

14Aliyah PandolfiCEO, Kashmir RoboticsKashmir World Foundation

Irene LaneGIT Talks Moderator

TalksPassion – We’ve been discussing the core GIT belief of developing a passion that leads to a career in STEM. You have endeavored to combine your skills in business and finance with your passion for endangered species and sustainable communities. When did you first know that you wanted to make a difference in this field? What keeps the passion alive for you?

Empowerment - It is so easy today to get caught in the trap of “I cannot make a mistake or my career path will be ruined!” Can you describe an instance where you failed (miserably) and what you learned from that experience?

Reflection - If you could go back and talk to your 16 year old self for a few minutes, what advice would you give her both about STEM, career choices, and this program?

Innovation – We’ve been discussing the core GIT belief of innovation meaning, continuously generating creative solutions to the problems of the world. Some of the problems that you have aimed to tackle are clean water and education for all – very difficult, complex issues . How do you believe these socio-economic and political issues can be advanced via STEM?

Q&A

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MentoringSuggested topics to discuss:1. Self Introduction – Name, School/Company, Grade

2. What are creative ways to combine your STEM skills with your passions?

3. Which of the Passion + STEM examples appealed most to you?

4. How can you find academic/career opportunities that fit both your passion and stem skills?

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POST SESSION SURVEY

Please take a moment to fill out a survey for Session #2!

http://goo.gl/forms/jAiTUquVuj

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GIT SITES & RESOURCESPlease FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE & CONTRIBUTE!

#GITVA #GITMD #GITMentors #GITGirls*Blog: http://girlsintechnologyblog.wordpress.com/

*Facebook:www.facebook.com/girlsintechnology.womenintechnology

*Twitter: www.twitter.com/GirlsInTech_WIT

*Instagram:www.Instagram.com/girls_in_technology_wit

*Web: http://womenintechnology.org/git

OPPORTUNITIES

Registration open until November 30th: http://www.stellarxplorers.org/

• Stimulate in students an understanding of the criticality of a healthy and enduring U.S. economy based on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics expertise;

• Educate students on fundamental aspects of space system engineering, assembly, integration, test, and operations;

• Expose students to university education and space industry career possibilities;• Facilitate space industry internships and scholarship opportunities for program participants; and• Increase the awareness of the American public of our dependence on space and its impact on our

modern life.

StellarXplorersNational High School Space Competition

For additional info, contact: emily.minehart@orbitalatk.com

OPPORTUNITY

Fourth Annual Verizon Innovative App Challenge

Designed to Spark Students' Interest in STEM

Gather Your Team. Dream up your app idea.

Win $20,000 for your school!

REGISTER HERE: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/user/register

More Info:http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/

http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/sites/appchallenge.tsaweb.org/files/press-

room/STEM_App_Challenge_ABOUT_v3.pdf

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CLOSINGLet’s live passionately with our smarts and our hearts!

REMINDERS:Session Survey: http://goo.gl/forms/jAiTUquVuj

Next session: EMBRACE FEAR & LEARN TO FAIL Wednesday 1/13/2016

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