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2018-2019 Programs
We all have a story to tell about what motivates us to follow our career choices, particularly if you identify as a woman or as a person of color in the sciences.
UCI students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as the faculty and staff who support them, are invited to hear to hear insightful narratives and extraordinary tips from seasoned UCI contacts to motivate undergraduate and graduate student success.
Complimentary seating and full lunch on a first-come.
WHAT: This Is What a Scientist/Engineer Looks Like
WHERE: Calit2 Auditorium
WHEN: noon – 1:30 p.m., October 24
Brief Talk by
Professor Roderic Crooks, Informatics
Q&A with UCI Contacts from:
Office of Access & Inclusion
UCI Division of Career Pathways
UROP
Co-sponsored by the UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence, Calit2, and Office of Access & Inclusion
January 30, 2019
The lunch forum scheduled for January 30, 2019, at noon-1:30 p.m. at the Calit2 Auditorium will give students insider tips to internship opportunities at Blizzard Entertainment and research opportunities, including a keynote presentation from Catherine Morgan, a software engineer at Blizzard Entertainment and former Blizzard intern.
Undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and those supporting their success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers) are invited. Complimentary seating on a first-come, first-served basis is provided with submitted RSVP at: https://uciadvance.wufoo.com/forms/z1yzmakw0lwhvs8
In addition to the keynote presentation, participants will learn about a range of campus resources to support undergraduates and graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Additional brief talks by:
Bonnie Cuthbert, UCI Chancellor’s ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Miguel Ochoa, undergraduate senior in Biological Sciences and Chicanx/Latinx Studies
Q&A with UCI Contacts from:
Office of Access & Inclusion
UCI Division of Career Pathways
UROP
Co-sponsored by the UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence, Calit2, and Office of Access & Inclusion
2017-2018 Programs
STEM Lunch Talk with Dr. Irma Lawrence
National Program Leader in the Division of Community and Education
US Dept. of Agriculture-National Institute of Food Agriculture
When: October 25, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Where: Calit2 Auditorium
- STEM Lunch Talk with:
- Nalini Venkatasubramanian, Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
- Anna Nierenberg, University of California Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow, UCI School of Physical Sciences
- Ericca Go, Undergraduate Computer Science Major and President of Women in Information and Computer Sciences, one of the largest campus professional organizations
2016-2017 Programs
We all have a story to tell about what motivates us to follow our career choices. Join us to hear three amazing narratives from diverse presenters whose insights will set you on productive courses for internships and research in the sciences and engineering. Engage in further conversation with panelists who represent a treasury of resources to help undergraduates to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
Free Event | Refreshments Served | Seating is first-come, first-served
This presentation is part of an ongoing series examining This Is What a Scientist/Engineer Looks Like. This spring event is co-sponsored by the UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence and Calit2.
NSF ENGINEERING DIRECTOR SPEAKS TO UNDERGRADS AND THOSE SUPPORTING STEM STUDENT SUCCESS ON APR 26
Undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and UCI staff and faculty supporting STEM student success are invited to an April 26 forum and lunch with National Science Foundation (NSF) Program Director James Luther Moore III. Moore presents on practical ways for students and campus representatives to support engineering career preparation, graduate education, and STEM funding. The program begins at noon at Calit2 Auditorium.
Dr. Moore is national leader for the NSF Broadening Participation in Engineering (BPE) program, which aims to broaden inclusion in engineering for all students with a specific focus on those groups currently underrepresented in the engineering workforce. Moore also is a distinguished professor of urban education, and was the inaugural executive director of the Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male and the former associate provost for diversity and inclusion at The Ohio State University. He draws upon decades of research and funding expertise to discuss meaningful approaches for students and campus supporters to improve engineering talent development.
This presentation is part of an ongoing series examining This Is What a Scientist/Engineer Looks Like. This spring event is co-sponsored by the UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence, The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences Office of Access & Inclusion, and Calit2.
2015-2016 Programs
This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Changing the Face of STEM
January 13, 2016
4-6pm
Calit2
| Description: | A three-part series, sponsored by UCI ADVANCE and Calit2, for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. |
STEM Panel of 5 anteaters – 1/13/16, 4-6pm
Cynthia Guidry, Deputy Executive Director
Bio: https://www.lawa.org/en/lawa-governance/lawa-airport-management/cynthia-guidry
UCI alum (Civil Engineering)
Frances Diaz, UCI Training Director/Associate Director Career Center
Bio: https://counseling.uci.edu/staff/
UCI alum (Psychology/Social Behavior)
Linyi Xia, Junior Specialist – Calit2
Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linyix
UCI alum (Electrical Engineering), current UCLA student
Ohimai Unoje, Current graduate student in Biological Chemistry
Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohimai89
Catherine Ta, Current graduate student in Math
Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-ha-ta-466458b3
This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Internships and Research Opportunities |
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| Title: | This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Internships and Research Opportunities | |
| Event Date: | 2/25/2016 – 2/25/2016 | |
| Event Time: | 4 p.m. | |
| Event End: | 6 p.m. | |
| Location: | Calit2 Building Auditorium | |
| Description: | This is the second of a three-part series, sponsored by UCI ADVANCE and Calit2, designed for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This program will explore how students can take advantage of the wealth of internships and research programs available at UC Irvine – and with our many industry partners.
Pizza and drinks will be provided following the presentation. This event is free, however seating is limited. Select the “Register Now” button to register online to attend this event. |
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This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Entrepreneurial and Career Opportunities |
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| Title: | This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Entrepreneurial and Career Opportunities | |
| Event Date: | 5/4/2016 – 5/4/2016 | |
| Event Time: | 4 p.m. | |
| Event End: | 6 p.m. | |
| Location: | Calit2 Building Auditorium | |
| Description: | Final program of a three-part series, sponsored by UCI ADVANCE and Calit2, designed for students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.) This program will include a panel discussion featuring women with successful STEM careers. This is a unique opportunity for students to hear about the triumphs and challenges experienced by women currently working in STEM fields.
Dessert station will be available to attendees after the event. |
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2014-2015 Programs
This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Resources & Advice from Upper-class(wo)men |
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| Title: | This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Resources & Advice from Upper-class(wo)men |
| Event Date: | 11/5/2014 – 11/5/2014 |
| Event Time: | 4:00 p.m. |
| Event End: | 6:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Calit2 Auditorium – Room 1100 |
| Description: | A three-part series, sponsored by UCI ADVANCE and Calit2, for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. |
This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Internships & Research Opportunities |
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| Title: | This is What a Scientist and Engineer Looks Like: Internships & Research Opportunities |
| Event Date: | 1/14/2015 – 1/14/2015 |
| Event Time: | 4:00 p.m. |
| Event End: | 6:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Calit2 Auditorium – Room 1100 |
| Description: | A three-part series, sponsored by UCI ADVANCE and Calit2, for students interested in Science, Tehcnology, Engineering and Mathematics. |
This is What a Scientist/Engineer Looks Like: Changing the Face of STEM
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| Title: | This is What a Scientist/Engineer Looks Like: Changing the Face of STEM | |
| Event Date: | 4/15/2015 – 4/15/2015 | |
| Event Time: | 4:00 p.m. | |
| Event End: | 6:00 p.m. | |
| Location: | Calit2 Building Auditorium | |
| Description: | According to the National Science Foundation’s 2014 report on Science & Engineering Indicators, women receive more than half of the bachelor’s degrees awarded in the U.S. in biological sciences. They receive far fewer, however, in computer sciences (18.2%), engineering (18.4%), and mathematics and statistics (43.1%). Women remain underrepresented in the science and engineering workforce. They comprise only 13% of all engineers and just 25% of computer and mathematical sciences. Furthermore, minority women comprise fewer than 1 in 10 employed scientists and engineers. UCI is working to improve these statistics by helping our female undergraduate students succeed in these fields.
While this program targets women and underrepresented students, we encourage anyone interested in STEM to attend. |
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| Directions: | Map and parking: http://goo.gl/2nAdTu
Anteater Parking Structure, $2/hour |
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