Last month we celebrated Women's History Month with members from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and heard from speaker Nancy Juneau, the CEO of Juneau Construction in Atlanta. |
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Diversity Matters Newsletter v9:
April 5th, 2024
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Congratulations to the Inaugural Engineering Trailblazer Awardees |
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"At the start of University of Georgia Honors Week 2024, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Engineering Trailblazer Award.
The Trailblazer Award is a prestigious recognition that celebrates the remarkable contributions of individuals who have overcome unique challenges in their engineering journey."
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Come participate in this year's events celebrating APIDA Heritage Month! |
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Last month, members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) at the University of Georgia Chapter attended the 50th Annual Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia! It was a great event that allowed students to network and participate in engaging workshops. With the help from all of the Engineering School Heads, Dean Leo, and the Office of Institutional Diversity, we were able to host a hospitality suite for all members, staff, faculty, and employers at the conference! |
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Photos from our past 2 Brown Bags featuring Dr. Alton Standifer and Tracy Rackensperger. Thank you to everyone who has participated in one of our lunch and learn sessions! Stay tuned for more Brown Bags in Fall 2024. |
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Did you get a job offer? Win a scholarship? Go to a conference? Please consider filling out the form so we can highlight and celebrate your milestones! |
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The University of Georgia has partnered with Autodesk Atlanta Autodesk | 3D Design, Engineering & Construction Software, in collaboration with NACME, to offer a unique program designed to enhance students' academic and professional development. This program offers a range of benefits, including:
Paid summer class in either Calculus 1, Calculus 2, or Statics
$2000 stipend
Autodesk Fusion certification
Externship at Autodesk Atlanta
The program will run from June 2nd to August 9th and presents an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable skills and experience while advancing their academic journey.
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Scholarships & Internships |
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Google Conference Scholarships (Americas)
Overview:
At Google, we believe a diversity of attributes, experiences, and perspectives are needed to build tools that can change the world. We also believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue connections in the industry, networking with peers, and a career path in technology. To help break down the barriers that prevent underrepresented groups in technology and business from attending leading conferences, we're excited to offer Google Conference Scholarships for selected conferences in the tech industry and related fields.
Scholarship eligibility varies by region, so please review the information on the region-specific tabs on the top. Scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified persons based on application review. Every applicant will be notified of their status according to the time frames specified for the region.
What is included in the scholarship?
Conference registration, one round trip travel to and from the conference site, hotel accommodation for the travel dates as communicated directly with accepted scholars. Please refrain from making travel and/or hotel arrangements on your own, as this is not a part of the reimbursement package.
Eligibility:
While all qualified industry professionals and students are able to apply, we’ve designed our North American program to expose career opportunities to those who identify as historically excluded in tech. This includes those who identify as Women, Black/African American/Caribbean/West Indies, Hispanic/Latinx, persons with disabilities, veterans, and Native American/First Nations.
In order to apply for the North America Google Conference Scholarship, you must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application
- Be a University Student or industry professional
- Be a citizen, permanent resident of, or currently studying in the US, Canada, or Mexico
- Be able to attend the conference in its entirety
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The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a paid opportunity for students to engage in an intensive research project and participate in professional development.
Program Logistics
The REU program includes ten weeks of research at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, or at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. May 20-June 28, 2024.
Participants will:
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be matched with an Engineering faculty member and graduate mentor on a research project of mutual interest;
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attend weekly professional development seminars;
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learn how to conduct a literature review and research abstract;
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design and present a research poster;
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meet with industry professionals to learn about energy companies, go on tours, and
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receive a total stipend of $6,000 for 10 weeks with CISTAR.
REU students will be eligible to apply for funds to present their research at a professional conference (AIChE, ACS, etc.) during the 2024-25 academic year.
Apply today! Applicants should include a resume, transcript, letter of interest, and a faculty member's name for a reference. See the attached flyer for more information. This program has rolling admission. Applications will be accepted until all spaces are filled.
See the attached flyers for program details. Please don't hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions.
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The Research Experience and Mentoring (REM) program is a paid opportunity for students to participate in a combined 2024 summer experience: 6 weeks doing cutting-edge research at Purdue University and 4 weeks mentoring kids participating in an NSBE SEEK camp.
The research focus this summer is on a broad theme that all participants will have in common:
Energy for Our Growing World--how a wide range of energy sources (renewables, emerging energy technologies—biofuels, solar, nuclear, wind, shale, and other fossil fuels) serve the needs of people and communities, and how we balance those needs against the impact these energy sources differentially have on our world.
If you’d like to see how our students felt about their combined summer experience in 2023, please watch this video on YouTube.
Program Logistics
The REM program includes six weeks of research at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, May 20-June 28, 2024.
Participants will:
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be matched with an Engineering faculty member and graduate mentor on a research project of mutual interest;
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attend weekly professional development seminars;
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learn how to conduct a literature review and research abstract;
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design and present a research poster;
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meet with industry professionals to learn about energy companies;
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go on tours to different energy sites and companies
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have weekly interactions with an industry mentor; and,
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receive a total stipend of $6,000 for 6 weeks at CISTAR - $5,000 for completing the 6 weeks and $1,000 after submitting program deliverables.
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Plus, NSBE SEEK offers their own stipend for the 4 weeks.
Further, as a culmination of the summer research part of the program, REM students are invited to present their research at the Emerging Researchers National (ERN) conference. The conference will be hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Washington, DC, in March 2025. All conference expenses will be covered.
Apply today! Applicants should include a resume, transcript, letter of interest, and a faculty member's name for a reference. See the attached flyer for more information. This program has rolling admission. Applications will be accepted until all spaces are filled.
Application for NSBE SEEK (a separate application is required; the form will be available on this site in February).
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3rd International Conference on
Smart Materials, Nanotechnology, Applied Sciences, Engineering & Information Technology
(SNAIT) , Singapore
May 18-19, 2024
Venue: Hotel Grand Pacific Singapore
Address: 101 Victoria Street Singapore 188018
The objective of RFAET Forum is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology.
This conference provides opportunities to the researchers to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.
Boundaries between state of the art and revolutionary innovation constitute the computing frontiers that must be pushed forward to provide the support required for the further advancement of various fields of engineering & technology.
This common platform is expected to provide the bases for joint venture among different fields to serve the society in a better way.
Benefits of Joining:
We recognize this factor, and make sure to support and motivate first-timers and also seasoned academicians by:
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Generating your academic and professional relationships
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Boosting your morale and confidence in presenting your research in an international platform
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Clearing your inhibitions of adjusting to the foreign environment
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Providing a holistic experience of academic tourism
The invited talk proposals can be submitted to: snait@aet-forum.com
Registration Details:
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Abstract Date: April 28, 2024
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Early Bird Date: March 20, 2024
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Full Paper Date: May 01, 2024
For Future conferences schedule please : Click Here
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June 5–7, 2024
Minneapolis, Minn.
Register Early and Save
College Board is excited to head to Minneapolis from June 5–7, 2024, for the Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI) conference. Make plans to join us for learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
The planning committee is hard at work bringing the 2024 event to life, and we look forward to welcoming you to Minnesota in June. At this year’s conference, we’ll elevate the voices of those committed to college readiness and access for Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.
Here's why you can't afford to miss it:
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Resonant Programming: NASAI offers a dynamic program curated for educators committed to making a difference on students’ educational outcomes. It will leave you inspired and motivated.
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Meaningful Networking: Connect with educators, administrators, leaders, and innovators from across the country who share your passion for education.
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Innovative Insights: Gain access to cutting-edge research, trends, and model practices.
Check out highlights from the 2023 event, and make sure to register before April 5, 2024, to save.
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Meet the Engineering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team |
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(From top-bottom, left to right:
Dr. Sonia Garcia, Livia Epnett, Victoria Lam, and Krystina Iturbe) |
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Congrats on making it to the end of the newsletter! We will release a newsletter on the first Friday of every month! |
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