A discussion of how to develop a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and encouraging words about owning your success

1. WELCOME
Girls in Technology Mentor Protégé Program
Session 2: A Passion for STEM - How to own your success
Agenda:
The GIT Mentor-Protégé Program starts promptly at 6:00
PM.
6:00 – 6:30 Sign-in/Networking/Refreshments
(You must sign in with the GIT front desk in order to record
your attendance)
6:30 – 6:45 Welcome/Announcements
6:45 – 7:15 Featured Speaker/Panel Discussion
7:15 – 8:30 Mentoring sessions
8:30 – Close-out

3. Core Beliefs Focus:
Critical Reflection – a routine of fine tuning self perceptions of
values, passions and goals
Collaboration – To work in tandem with team members on an
intellectual endeavor that can transform a single good idea into an
exceptional concept
Passion – Nurture and develop an intense interest in STEM
through authentic immersion experiences
Self-Efficacy – An inner belief that you are capable of persisting in
the face of obstacles and master a challenge in order to make
something positive happen

4. Passion
Passion
pa-shən
a strong feeling of enthusiasm or
excitement for something or about doing
something
:

6. 1.
An electronic locker system that securely
houses cellphones in venues where they are
prohibited.
Washington DC students
2.
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/students-prompted-massacre-design-emergency-lock-thwa

7. 3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qC7ppqi_0
4.
Birthday and clean water fundraiser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk9QTcV1-Zc

8. Investing in exceptional female founders
creating mobile-first companies”
Women Innovate Mobile (WIM) is the first
startup accelerator focused exclusively on
launching and accelerating the growth of
women-founded companies in mobile
technology. Through its network of mobile
experts, mentors and investors, WIM provides
women entrepreneurs with the tools, feedback
and connections needed to launch and scale
their mobile ventures.
http://wim.co/
5.

9. http://www.girldevelopit.com/chapters/new-york
Computer science
Aurelia Moser is a metadata librarian and
information architect at Control Group, a NYC
tech company that builds beautifully
engineered software, hardware and products
for various non- and for-profit initiatives.
6.

10. www.CSEDweek.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPxUIFUheOs
The Hour of Code is a massive campaign to
introduce more than 10 million students to
computer science by having them do an hourlong online tutorial between December 9th
and 15th.. All ages welcome. No experience
required. Computers are optional.
7.

12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIu9yen5nc

13. SPEAKER PANEL
A Passion for STEM: How to own your success
We will explore how to understand your passions and develop an intense
interest in STEM. Our speakers will discuss their experiences, and the tools
they’ve used to propel their careers and endeavors in STEM. All members of our
STEM community are driven by a variety of motivations, but with critical
reflection, self-efficacy, passion and the support of a strong network, each of us
are empowered to reach great heights!
Moderator - Irene Lane, Greenloons, Founder
Panel - Dr. Vashti Bryant, Research Fellow and Professor
Panel - Lisa Odeh, Founder of Prosperity Pharmacy

14. MENTORING SESSION
Core Beliefs Focus:
Critical Reflection – a routine of fine tuning self perceptions of
values, passions and goals
Collaboration – To work in tandem with team members on an
intellectual endeavor that can transform a single good idea into an
exceptional concept
Passion – Nurture and develop an intense interest in STEM
through authentic immersion experiences
Self-Efficacy – An inner belief that you are capable of persisting in
the face of obstacles and master a challenge in order to make
something positive happen

15. CLOSING
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and our GIT BLOG!
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NEXT SESSION:
•WED 1/8/2014: Session 3 - Innovation & Leadership, Embrace Fear and Learn to Fail
•No session in December
Have a wonderful holiday, see you in the
new year! 