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CONFERENCE GUIDE
WASHINGTON MARRIOTT
WARDMAN PARK HOTEL
FEBRUARY 5–7, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC
HOSTED BY
The Council of Engineering
Deans of the Historically
Black Colleges and Universities
US Black Engineer &
Information Technology magazine
SPONSORED BY
www.beya.org
BEYA STEM CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
Time & Location
Event
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration – Lobby Level
REGISTRATION
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration – Lobby Level
CORPORATE SPONSORS LOUNGE
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Shaping a Brighter Future: New Advancements in Healthcare Technology
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hoover – Mezzanine Level
AMIE Board Meeting
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Fueling the Future: Sustainable and Renewable Energy Opportunities and Solutions
2:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Techutrition: Promoting Technology and Science Careers in Food and Nutrition
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Maryland Suite – Lobby Level
ALUMNI WELCOME RECEPTION
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Ballroom –
Mezzanine Level
EMERALD HONORS & TRAILBLAZERS DINNER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration – Lobby Level
REGISTRATION
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Convention Registration – Lobby Level
CORPORATE SPONSORS LOUNGE
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Techno Futures: How Leading-Edge Technology Will Transform Business in the Next Century
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The Power of Creative Leadership: How Do Great Leaders Push Through Adversity?
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Marriott Balcony A – Mezzanine Level
HBCU Engineering Deans Planning Breakfast Meeting
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Diversity of Thought – What Is It and How Do You Implement It as a Diversity Initiative
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The “X” Factor: Strategies for Winning Images, Lasting Impressions, and Brilliant Brands
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Washington 4 Foyer – Exhibition Level
BEYA K–12 Registration
8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Madison – Mezzanine Level
VETERANS TRANSITION INITIATIVE (VTI) – WELCOME & KEYNOTE
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BEYA STEM CAREER FAIR
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Exhibit Halls A, B South & C –
Exhibition Level
Madison, Tyler and Truman –
Mezzanine Level
Exhibit Hall A & Washington 6 –
Exhibition Level; Coolidge, Harding
and Hoover- Mezzanine Level
Maryland C – Lobby Level
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The Digital Economy: How the Cashless Society Will Impact Finance, Retail and Privacy
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Metrics Matter: Measuring the Success of Your Company’s Diversity Effort
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Personality, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence: Strategies and Assessments
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
McKinley – Mezzanine Level
DIEL Registration
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Madison, Tyler and Truman –
Mezzanine Level
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) – Veterans Opportunity – Business Panel
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Washington 4 – Exhibition Level
BEYA K–12 LUNCH
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON (TICKET REQUIRED)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) – Veterans Opportunity – Transition Panel
2:10 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Madison, Tyler and Truman –
Mezzanine Level
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
2:10 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Situational Leadership: The Shift Every Leader Must Make to be Effective
2:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Maryland C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: “Striving for Excellence, Becoming a Fellow”Presented by Lockheed Martin Corporation
2:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Virginia AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The Reality of Diversity: Myth vs. Truths Presented by Raytheon
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Harding – Mezzanine Level
WWT Student Forum
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: HBCU Presentation: Impact of RoHS Legislation on the High Performance Industry
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Maryland C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Great Places to Work: Building Organizational Cultures of Trust, Pride and Joy
3:50 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Professional Engineer Licensure: Its Value and the Steps to Take
3:50 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Leadership Excellence in Action: Roadmap to Inspire and Engage
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) – Veterans Opportunity – Education Panel
BEYA K–12 STEM Technology Carnival & Workshops
SEMINAR: Innovative Electronics for National Security Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation
SEMINAR: Nominating a Winner: Your Package is Your Candidate
Friday’s Schedule continues on Inside Back Cover
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Welcome to Washington, DC .................................................... 4
Welcome Letters ..................................................................5–9
Marillyn A. Hewson ............................................................... 5
Todd Mohr ............................................................................ 6
W. James McNerney .............................................................. 7
Stephanie C. Hill .................................................................. 8
Eugene M. DeLoatch, Ph.D. .................................................. 9
Acknowledgements ..........................................................10–13
2015 BEYA STEM Awards Conference Nomination
and Selection Panel Members ............................................ 10
Sponsors and Partners ....................................................... 11
Engineering Deans of the Historically
Black Colleges and Universities ......................................... 12
College Campus Coordinators ........................................... 13
Special Interest Events ....................................................14–19
Minorities in Research Science .......................................... 14
BEYA Pre-College Program ................................................ 14
AMIE (Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering) ......... 14
BEYA College Program: Development Institute
for Emerging Leaders ......................................................... 14
Continuing Education Units/
Professional Development Hours ........................................ 15
BEYA 2015 K–12 Program ............................................16–17
The Stars and Stripes BEYA
Veterans Transition Initiative ............................................. 18
DIEL Student Schedule At-A-Glance ................................... 19
Career Communications
Group, Inc. works closely
with our partners to meet
individual needs. The
availability and published
information are correct at
time of going to press but
are subject to alteration
without prior notice.
Schedule of Events.......................................................... 20–38
Thursday, February 5, 2015 ..........................................20–21
Friday, February 6, 2015...............................................22–28
Saturday, February 7, 2015 ..........................................29–38
General Information ................................................................ 39
Get Connected at BEYA 2015 .................................................. 40
Career Fair Floor Plan & Exhibitors ....................................42–43
www.beya.org
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WELCOME TO
WASHINGTON, DC
In 2014, Forbes magazine named
Washington, DC as the coolest city
in the United States.
E X P E R IE N C E
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CTOHINOGSL
1.
One-of-a-kind record stores, bookshops, furniture and jewelry
boutiques, funky coffee shops (with free wireless so you can lounge
ake.
with your laptop) and a thriving nightlife scene make.
2.
Visit the Thriving DC Vintage Clothing
ing Scene
Analog, 716 Monroe Street NE, Studio 5
ulevard NW
Inga’s Once Is Not Enough, 4830 MacArthur Boulevard
Meeps Vintage, 2104 18th Street NW
Mercedes Bien Vintage, 2423 18th Street NW
Treasury, 1843 14th Street NW
TO DO IN
DC
Visit one of DC’s Cool
neighborhoods, Adams Morgan.
3.
Visit Madame Tussauds 1001 F St NW
hkin Malcolm X,
What do Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Alex Ovechkin,
Denzel Washington and Calvin Coolidge all have in common??
They’re all waiting for YOU at Madame Tussauds. Well kind of.
Snap selfies, candid photos, or group shots with the whole family at
this renowned DC gallery featuring over 100 lifelike wax figures.
The best part: the idols are on your schedule. The galleries are open
7 days a week and 365 days a year.
4.
Ride the Big Bus
Get a 48-hour adult ticket for the price of a 24-hour ticket (you can
hop on and hop off at any time during these periods). Book online
and once you’ve gotten to checkout, enter promo code DCCOOL to
receive this special discount. Must be used by February 28, 2015.
5.
Join Joe for Dinner 750 15th Street NW, 202-489-0140
Featured in Washingtonian as one of DC’s new “power spots,”
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab specializes in fresh
catches of the season, plus a full slate of classic dishes and
inventive takes on seafood.
THE 29TH BEYA STEM GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS CONFERENCE
WELCOME LETTERS
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CONFERENCE HOST
Lockheed Martin Corporation
6801 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Marillyn A. Hewson
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
February 5, 2015
Dear BEYA Conference Participants:
Lockheed Martin is proud to co-host the 29th annual BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference. It’s my pleasure to welcome you to this
exciting three-day event on behalf of our 113,000 employees around the world.
Congratulations to this year’s winners on your well-deserved recognition for outstanding STEM
achievements. You have worked hard to become leaders and experts in your field and I
encourage you to enjoy this opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments. This year’s theme
captures your contributions perfectly – you are exceeding expectations on the path to the future.
And your efforts will shape the future for generations to come.
We value our long-standing partnership with the Career Communications Group and share their
goal of advancing STEM careers. At Lockheed Martin, our mission is powered by science,
technology, engineering and math. We know that innovation in STEM is vital to meeting the
world’s greatest challenges. We also know that diversity of thought, experience and background
is critical to driving that innovation.
By embracing diverse perspectives and including all who want to unlock new discoveries, we’re
broadening our reach and building a strong pipeline of talent to continue our nation’s legacy of
technology leadership. That’s why Lockheed Martin is committed to STEM education and
supporting events like BEYA, that celebrate the achievements of STEM innovators.
During your time at the conference, I encourage each of you to contribute your unique views to
the conversation and engage with colleagues from the various industries and disciplines that are
represented here. Your work in STEM is invaluable, and I hope you will continue to find
opportunities to make your mark while inspiring others to do the same.
Again, congratulations to this year’s honorees, and I hope all of you enjoy the conference.
Sincerely,
Marillyn A. Hewson
www.beya.org
CONFERENCE SPONSOR
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WELCOME LETTERS
BEYA Conference Participants,
On behalf of Aerotek, I would like to welcome all attendees, presenters and nominees of the Black
Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Conference. As a leading provider of engineering, technical and scientific recruiting and staffing services,
it is our mission to connect the best talent with companies in need of their skills. This year marks our 10
th
year as a sponsor, and we are proud to once again be a part of this extraordinary conference that
recognizes individuals for their achievements in STEM.
In line with this year’s theme, the individuals honored over the next three days are not just exceeding
expectations, but they are driving future innovations in STEM and paving the path for our global
competitiveness in these disciplines – an area that is critical to our company and our customers.
We encourage all attendees – students and professionals alike – to take advantage of the outstanding
training and networking opportunities offered over the next few days as there is no better forum to share
best practices and learn from today’s leaders. It is these opportunities that will cultivate new partnerships
and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals.
We hope all attendees enjoy this year’s conference, and we would like to congratulate all the nominees
on your accomplishments. We wish you continued success.
Sincerely,
Todd Mohr
President
®
Aerotek Inc.
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CONFERENCE SPONSOR
www.beya.org
2014 BLACK ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
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WELCOME LETTERS
Dear Conference Participants,
I am honored to be among the first to welcome
you to the 29th Annual Black Engineer
of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Global
Competitiveness Conference.
Your conference attendance alone is an
indication that you are already embracing this
year’s theme—Exceeding Expectations, Path
to the Future. The connections that you will make and the education you will acquire at the BEYA
Conference are invaluable. Whether you are a professional, student or employer, I encourage you
to attend as many conference events as possible for the networking, training, recognition and
extremely inspirational opportunities that you will encounter throughout the next three days.
Together, we will be helping to build a path to the future that includes an increasingly diverse
technology workforce to strengthen our nation’s global competitiveness. We are at a critical point,
where more than one million STEM jobs in the nation are expected to go unfilled by 2018 because
there won’t be enough qualified people. And we know that figure is compounded by the growing
gap in the number of minorities and women in the field. So, we need to light this path to the future
with an emphasis on the excitement, the rewards and the satisfaction that an engineering and
technology career can yield.
I truly believe that if you are looking to make a difference in the world, a great place to start is to
be an engineer or a scientist! Engineers solve problems in every corner of our world from energy,
health, defense, intelligence and housing. I am extremely privileged to work at Lockheed Martin,
where there are so many opportunities to make a significant impact on the world. I know that you,
too, are engaged in equally exciting experiences…or can be in the future, once your education
is complete.
I look forward to helping to recognize someone who is already making a real difference—Edward
Welburn, Vice President, Global Design, General Motors Company—who has been named the
2015 Black Engineer of the Year. Edward, and all of the 2015 BEYA awardees, are boldly leading us
on that path to a better tomorrow.
Dream Big,
Stephanie C. Hill
Stephanie C. Hill
Vice President and General Manager
Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions Civil
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On behalf of The Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities,
it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 29th Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference.
As an honored member of the Host Committee and Chairman of the Council of Engineering Deans
of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), I encourage you to take advantage of the
unlimited opportunities this conference has to offer.
As we “grow into the future to lead the world,” our framework for the conference will focus on
innovative concepts developed in medical/biomedical engineering, careers in cyber/computer
security, high performance computational sciences, climate change and environmental sustainability
programs, and research which foresees the creative ideas of importing/exporting “Big Data.”
College students will have the assurance to further increase their viability in research, commercial,
governmental, industry, and academic marketplaces by participating in the Development Institute
for Emerging Leaders (DIEL). It is my hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to attend
some of the seminars, as well as the Dean’s Power Breakfast, all of which are intended to positively
impact the aspirations of the young people who will be in attendance.
This year’s events will conclude with the 29th BEYA Gala, where the many talents and achievements
of tomorrow’s global leaders in technology will be present and recognized. I would like to extend
special congratulations to, Mr. Edward T. Welburn, Jr., Vice President of Global Design at General
Motors Company, as the 2015 recipient of the Black Engineer of the Year Award.
This is a monumental affair. With its 29-Year History, the BEYA STEM Global Competitive Conference
is unique nationwide. Once again, I thank you for joining us on this special occasion and trust that
you will enjoy the upcoming events.
Sincerely,
Eugene M. DeLoatch, Ph.D.
Dean
www.beya.org
COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING DEANS
Dear Corporate, Government and Military Leaders:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2015 BEYA STEM AWARDS CONFERENCE
NOMINATION AND SELECTION PANEL MEMBERS
What makes BEYA so valuable is that they select the best of the best, and recognize the work of a lifetime. Each year,
BEYA judges select nominees from a talented pool of promising college students, new hires, mid-career professionals
and managers, C-suite executives, innovators, inventors, and change agents. For more than 20 years, the judges have
administered the selection process with integrity and distinction. We thank the 2015 judges for their dedication and
selfless contributions.
Marina Williams
Director, Diversity Inclusion and EEO
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Myron Hardiman
Executive Director
AMIE
Howard M. Jenkins, Jr.
Manager of Human Resources
General Dynamics
Electric Boat
Darryl Stokes
Vice President-Electric Transmission
& Substations
Baltimore Gas & Electric Company
James Braxton
Chief EEO
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Gail Johnson
Executive Director Human Resources
AT&T Corporation
Darryl Warner
Director of Space Exploration
The Boeing Company
Dr. Mark Vaughn
Manager, Diversity, Recruiting & Technical
Talent Pipelining
Corning Incorporated
Joan Robinson-Berry
Director Supply ManagementPhantom Works
The Boeing Company
Angela Barbee-Hatter
Director, Global Business Operations
& Systems
Design Center Global Operations
General Motors Company
Cedric Fletcher
Program Manager, Information Operations
Advanced Security and Directed Energy
Raytheon Company
Art Lofton
Senior Vice President Global
Mission Excellence
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Aerospace Systems
Dr. James W. Mitchell
Packard Chair Professor
Howard University
Otis Harvey
Chief, Electrical Systems Section
U.S. Coast Guard
Surface Forces Logistics Center
Dr. Eugene DeLoatch
Dean, School of Engineering
Morgan State University
CMDCM (SW/AW) Bryan Exum
Command Master Chief
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
Garland Thompson
Temple University
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SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
In these difficult times, when government and business leaders are forced to focus on day-to-day operations to restart
and rebuild the U.S. economy and get people back to work, some of the first areas to be hit by cutbacks are diversity and
inclusion programs, educational partnerships and community outreach – the very things that add value and hold the key
to global competitiveness. That is why Career Communications Group, Inc. is grateful to the following companies and
organizations that continue to support these core values. Thank you for your leadership.
CONFERENCE CO-HOSTS
Lockheed Martin Corporation
The Council of HBCU
Engineering Deans
US Black Engineer & Information
Technology magazine
CONFERENCE SPONSOR
Aerotek
DIAMOND PLUS
AT&T Corporation
General Dynamics Corporation
General Motors Corporation
Navy Civilian Careers
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Raytheon Company
The Boeing Company
DIAMOND
Chrysler Group LLC
Exelon Corporation
PLATINUM PLUS
Huntington Ingalls Industries
The MITRE Corporation
U.S. Coast Guard
PLATINUM
IBM Corporation
SILVER
Aerospace Corporation
Missile Defense Agency
BRONZE
Booz Allen Hamilton
CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation)
Google, Inc.
NASA
National Security Agency
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
CORPORATE EXHIBITORS
Accenture
Aerospace Corporation
Aerotek
Alabama Power Company
AMIE
AT&T Corporation
Becton Dickinson
Booz Allen Hamilton
Boston Scientific Corporation
Chrysler Group LLC
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation)
Exelon Corporation
General Dynamics Corporation
General Motors Company
Google, Inc.
Huntington Ingalls Industries
IBM Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
National Security Agency
NASA
Navy Civilian Careers
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
Raytheon Company
The Boeing Company
The Johns Hopkins University
Applied Physics Laboratory
The MITRE Corporation
The Pennsylvania State University
Applied Research Laboratory
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Wells Fargo
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
EXHIBITORS
Alabama A&M University
George Washington University
Morgan State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
North Carolina A&T State University
Prairie View A&M University
Tuskegee University
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Virginia Military Institute
Veterans Transition Initiative
Co-Sponsor
General Dynamics Corporation
George Washington University
Professional Networking Mixer
Chrysler Group LLC
Modern-Day Technology
Leadership Luncheon
World Wide Technology
Stars & Stripes Dinner
Aerotek
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Raytheon Company
The Boeing Company
World Wide Technology
Student Hospitality Suite
The Boeing Company
BEYA Student Leadership
Awards Ceremony
Southwest Airlines
AT&T Corporation
HBCU Engineering Deans’
Roundtable
Missile Defense Agency
HBCU Engineering Deans’
Power Breakfast
AMIE
Boston Scientific Corporation
Chrysler Group LLC
Navy Civilian Careers
Raytheon Company
The Boeing Company
Awards Ceremony Green Room
Aerotek
BEYA Gala
General Dynamics Corporation
Conference Bags
Lockheed Martin Corporation
EVENT PARTNERS
Conference Badges
The Boeing Company
Veterans Transition Initiative
Lead Sponsor
The Boeing Company
Conference Lanyards
The Boeing Company
Hotel Key Cards
Raytheon Company
Advertisers
Accenture
Aerospace Corporation
Aerotek
Air Force Research Laboratories
Alabama A&M University
AT&T Corporation
Booz Allen Hamilton
Chrysler Group, LLC
Corning Incorporated
CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation)
Ensco Incorporated
Exelon Corporation
Florida A&M University
General Dynamics Corporation
Google, Inc.
Hampton University
Harris Corporation
Huntington Ingalls Industries
IBM Corporation
Lockheed Corporation
L-3 Communications
Morgan State University
National Security Agency
NASA
Navy Civilian Careers
New Jersey Institute of Technology
(NJIT)
North Carolina A&T State University
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
Raytheon Company
Siemens
Southern Company
Southwest Airlines
The Boeing Company
The MITRE Corporation
Tuskegee University
UMBC
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Marine Corps
Virginia Military Institute
World Wide Technology
www.beya.org
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING DEANS OF THE
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Dr. Chance Glenn
Dean, School of Engineering,
Technology, & Physical Sciences
Alabama A&M University
P.O. Box 1148
Normal, Alabama 35762
Phone: 256.372.5560 | Fax: 256.372.5855
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Rhonda Whitman
[email protected]
Dr. Yaw Yeboah
Dean, School of Engineering
Florida A&M/Florida State University
2525 Pottsdamer Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306
Phone: 850.410.6439 | Fax: 850.410.6486
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Eric Sheppard
Dean, School of Engineering and Technology
Hampton University
Olin Engineering Building, Suite 318
Hampton, VA 23668
Phone: 757.728.6970 | Fax: 757.728.6972
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Penny House
[email protected]
Dr. Lorraine Fleming
Interim Dean, College of Engineering,
Architecture & Computer Science
Howard University
2366 Sixth Street, NW
Room 100, Mackey Bldg.
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: 202.806.6565 | Fax: 202.462.1810
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Richard Alo
Dean, College of Science, Engineering and
Technology
Jackson State University
JSU Box 18750
Jackson, MS 39217-1050
Phone: 601.979.2153 | Fax: 601.979.2058
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Jacqueline L. Humphrey
[email protected]
Dr. Eugene DeLoatch
Dean, School of Engineering
Morgan State University
5200 Perring Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21251
Phone: 443.885.3231 | Fax: 443.885.8218
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Judy Wise
[email protected]
Dr. Robin Coger
Dean, College of Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
McNair Hall Suite 651
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Phone: 336.334.7589 | Fax: 336.334.7540
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Ms. Watts
[email protected]
Dr. Larry Mattix
Acting Dean, College of Science,
Engineering & Technology
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
Phone: 757.823.8180 | Fax: 757.823.9114
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Edith Carter
[email protected]
Dr. Kendall Harris
Dean, College of Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519, Mail Stop 2500
Prairie View, TX 77446
Phone: 936.261.9956 | Fax: 936.261.9868
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Freda Jackson
[email protected]
Dr. Habib Mohamadian
Dean, College of Engineering
Southern University
P.O. Box 9552
Baton Rouge, LA 70813-9552
Phone: 225.771.5290 | Fax: 225.771.5721
Email: [email protected]
THE 29TH BEYA STEM GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS CONFERENCE
Dr. S. Keith Hargrove
Dean, College of Engineering, Technology
& Computer Science
Tennessee State University
3500 John Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
Phone: 615.963.5401
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Legand L. Burge, Jr.
Dean, School of Engineering,
Architecture and Physical Sciences
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Phone: 334.727.8356 | Fax: 334.727.8090
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Annie Bufford
[email protected]
Dr. Devdas Shetty
Dean, School of Engineering &
Applied Sciences
University of the District of Columbia
Office of the Dean, Building 42, Suite 212
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202.274.5027 | Fax: 202.274.5124
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Mavis Johnson
[email protected]
Dr. Keith Williamson
Acting Dean, School of Engineering,
Science and Technology
Virginia State University
Room 315, Engineering &
Technology Building
P. O. Box 9392
Petersburg, VA 23806
Phone: 804.524.8989 x1141
Fax: 804.524.6949
Email: [email protected]
Assist. Victoria Perkins
[email protected]
Dr. Ayodele J. Alade
Dean, School of Business & Technology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Phone: 410.651.6067 | Fax: 410.651.7829
Email: [email protected]
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COLLEGE CAMPUS COORDINATORS
Career Communications Group, the co-host and producer of the BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference, would
like to thank the 2015 student and staff campus coordinators for ensuring another successful conference. Their hard
work and commitment to spreading the word about this annual science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) event
on campuses, and their surrounding communities, has helped make opportunities presented by BEYA more accessible to
young leaders nationwide.
Alabama A&M University
Gerald Vines
Mississippi State University
Vemitra Whites
University of the District of Columbia
Dr. Wagdy Mahmoud
Bronx Community College
Jennifer Lopez
Morgan State University
Myra Curtis
Grace Mack
University of Georgia
Dr. Angela Birkes-Grier
Coppin State University
Nicholas Eugene
City College of New York
Lauren Shuman
Elizabeth City State University
Dr. Cheryl Lewis
Florida A&M University
Stacy Tinner
Florida International University
Ekaete Ekwere
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Dr. Crystal Smith
Norfolk State University
Zenora Spellman
North Carolina A&T University
Leotis Parrish
Ron Bailey
Prairie View A&M University
Dr. Talitha Lewis
Grambling University
Corisma Akins
Southern University
Janifer Peters
Gerald Russell
Hampton University
Penny House
SUNY – Stony Brook
Chantel Douglas
Howard University
Halima King
Tennessee State University
Shanae Brooks
Jackson State University
LaToya Pritchard
TransStem Academy
Shirley McCall
Lincoln University
Tamara Williams
Tuskegee University
Toya Dean
Medgar Evers College
Dr. Dereck Skeete
United States Military Academy
West Point
Major Gerald Westry
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Jerrod Henderson
University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
Diane Crump-Fogle
Chantel Power
University of North Carolina,
Charlotte
Jodi D. Turner
University of Tennessee
Travis Griffin
Virginia State University
Nasser Ghariban
Virginia Union University
Kaiem Frink
Wayne State University
Allante Whitmore
Other
Britta Brown Zambrana
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SPECIAL INTEREST EVENTS
There’s something for the entire family.
In partnership with science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) organizations,
the annual BEYA STEM Conference presents
special interest events to help raise
awareness about the many opportunities
in STEM fields and encourage support
of organizations that exist in your
communities. Over the three-day BEYA
event, we urge you to participate in the
various educational seminars and fun
workshops that will be held.
Middle and high school students are encouraged to
take part in the BEYA Pre-College program where
students can test their skills, experience STEM
learning activities and express themselves. The DIEL
(Development Institute for Emerging Leaders) at BEYA
offers college students a place to connect with working
professionals and gain from their perspectives. The
Minorities in Research Science program provides
diversity information relevant to professionals and
students in the pure science fields. The goal of all
BEYA Conference special programs is to engage the
STEM pipeline, connect BEYA participants with STEM
Organizations that exist in their communities and
encourage support of their activities.
Minorities in Research Science
The Minorities in Research Science program provides
a forum to address the challenges that minority
professionals in science face. From the general
session to the town hall meeting, industry leaders
and members of academia will give advice on how
to succeed through mentorship, networking, and
professional development. The daylong program, which
takes place on Thursday, includes a Recognition event
recognizing the lifetime work and accomplishments of
trailblazers in modern research.
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BEYA Pre-College Program
The BEYA Pre-College Program has been an integral part
of the conference since its inception. We’ve partnered
with organization like the Maryland Mathematics,
Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program,
The Philadelphia Independent School District, Granville
Academy, Patriots Technology Training Center, and many
others to present programs for middle school and high
school students at this conference. The workshops and
activities have been valuable tools in helping fill the
STEM pipeline, and have greatly benefited students
by granting them exposure to STEM employers and
professionals as well as providing the opportunity to
meet with colleges and universities.
AMIE (Advancing
Minorities Interest
in Engineering)
AMIE is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to
expand corporate, government, and academic alliances
that will implement and support programs which
attract, educate, graduate and place underrepresented
minority students in engineering careers. The outcome
of an initiative by Abbott Laboratories in 1992, AMIE
represents a coalition of industry and government
agencies, and the ABET accredited Historically Black
Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Schools of Engineering,
who see a diversified workforce as a competitive
advantage and an essential business strategy.
BEYA College Program:
Development Institute for
Emerging Leaders
BEYA’s Development Institute for
Emerging Leaders (DIEL) aims
to create a forum where high
achieving, goal-oriented students majoring in STEM
disciplines can learn, interact and connect with career
coaches at BEYA STEM Conferences and other Career
Communications Group (CCG) events.
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Continuing Education Units And Professional
Development Hours (CEUs/PDHs)
About the CEU/PDH Program
While attending seminars and workshops at the BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness
Conference, attendees can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional
Development Hours (PDHs). The BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference’s CEU/PDH
program is offered through the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies at Morgan
State University (MSU).
Participants will earn one CEU for every 10 hours spent in a CEU-eligible event. Alternatively,
participants may earn 10 PDHs by participating in a minimum of 10 PDH-eligible events.
How to Participate
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Pick up a packet at the registration kiosk or the
Morgan State University table.
Print your name on each attendance form located
in the program packet.
Sign the attendance roster for each eligible event
that you attend.
All CEU/PDH certificates will be mailed to participants within six weeks after the Conference.
Morgan State University:
Center for Continuing and Professional Studies
Morgan State University (MSU), a historically black institution, has the unique
designation as Maryland’s Public Urban University. It currently has the Carnegie
Classification of Doctoral, Professional Dominant Institution, reflecting a commitment
to academic excellence. To support the goals of Morgan State University, the
mission of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies is to serve the
lifelong educational needs of traditional and non-traditional students pursuing
undergraduate, graduate, professional, and personal growth aspirations.
As an accredited academic institution, Morgan State University offers Continuing
Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and sponsors
activities for CEUs/PDHs for university departments, organizations in the State of
Maryland, and nationwide. The Center for Continuing and Professional Studies is
the authorized unit at the institution responsible for awarding, administering, and
reviewing CEUs/PDHs procedures to ensure compliance with established criteria.
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BEYA 2015 K–12 PROGRAM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration
Washington 4 Lobby –
Exhibition Level
WORKSHOPS
Speed Logic & Math
9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
General Session
Washington 4 –
Exhibition Level
Vannia Willis
Manager of Project Managers
Huntington Ingalls Industries Team
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Coolidge- Mezzanine Level
2:00 p.m.
Dismissal
Math Moves U
Oddetta Scott, Site Six Sigma Lead
Charlie Dean, Sr. Systems Engineer
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Washington 6 – Exhibition Level
Hands on Engineering in the
21st Century
Jeopardy Social Media
Carol Lynn Judge
Director, Naval Science Technology
Engineering and Mathematics
STEM Outreach
Shirley J. Copeland
Deputy Engagement Office
of Diversity
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Exhibit Floor A
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9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 a.m.
Hoover – Mezzanine Level
The Wonder of Flight –
How do Things Fly?
Dorothy Williams
Information Technology Manager
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Exhibit Floor A
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Cable Stayed Bridge Design
Tracee Strum Gilliam
Senior Professional Associate,
Senior Supervising Environmental
Engineer
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Exhibit Floor A
Inroads College Feud
Participating
Schools/Groups
Trans Tech Academy/Cardozo Senior
High School, Washington, DC
Jay Nwachu
Senior National Recruiter
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Exhibit Floor A
Granville Academy, Northern Virginia
Rocket Launch
Renaissance Academy High School,
Baltimore, MD
Discovering Engineering
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Washington 5 – Exhibition Level
Bill Patrick
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
TBD
Systems Engineering Tower
Mini Sea Perch
Patriots Technology Training Center,
Prince George’s County, MD
Patterson High School, Baltimore, MD
City High, Baltimore, MD
Southwest Academy Middle School,
Baltimore, MD
Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City College, Baltimore, MD
Black Professional Men Inc. (BPM),
Baltimore, MD
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.,
Alexandria-Fairfax, VA Chapter
GapBusters, Inc., MD
Lower Merion School District, PA
Maurice Patterson
Systems Engineering Principal
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Exhibit Floor A
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Exhibit Floor A
Bladensburg High School,
Prince George’s County, MD
Video Game Exhibit
Bluford Drew Jemison STEM
(Middle School) Academy, Baltimore, MD
Bluford Drew Jemison High School,
Baltimore, MD
Oxon Hill High School,
Prince George’s County, MD
Flight Simulation
Forestville High School,
Prince George’s County, MD
Johnny Martin
Systems Engineering Principal
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Exhibit Floor A
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Exhibit Floor A
Bowie High School,
Prince George’s County, MD
Suitland High School, MD
Friendly High School,
Prince George’s County, MD
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SPECIAL INTEREST EVENTS
The Stars and Stripes BEYA
Veterans Transition Initiative
Friday, February 6, 2015
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The Stars and Stripes BEYA Veteran Transition Initiative is devoted to promoting and supporting
our men and women in and out of uniform. It features seminars and a career fair that helps
veterans transition into education, jobs and business. Active duty Admirals, General Officers
and members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) community host mentoring programs for
middle and high school students as part of this initiative.
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Madison – Mezzanine Level
Welcome
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Madison – Mezzanine Level
Keynote Speaker
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Madison, Tyler and Truman – Mezzanine Level
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) Veterans Opportunity – Transition Panel
In this panel discussion you will learn how to enhance your transition to the private sector and how to
connect with corporations seeking experienced professionals. Hear lessons learned from successful
veterans who have become business leaders.
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Madison, Tyler and Truman – Mezzanine Level
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) Veterans Opportunity – Education Panel
Learn how your training experiences can convert to roles in the education profession and how to maximize
your education benefits to enhance your professional profile.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
Modern-Day Technology Leadership Luncheon (Ticket Required)
12:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls A, B South & C – Exhibition Level
Visit Career Fair
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Madison, Tyler and Truman – Mezzanine Level
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) Veterans Opportunity – Business Panel
Learn how to start and build your business and how to access money to support your entrepreneurial
dreams. Connect with Veterans who have mentored other entrepreneurs.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom Foyer – Lobby Level
Stars & Stripes Pre-Dinner Reception
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Stars & Stripes
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
Dinner (Ticket Required)
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
Stars & Stripes After-Dinner Reception
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SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls A, B South and C –
Exhibition Level
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
HBCU Engineering Deans’
Power Breakfast
DIEL Seminar: Can You
Hear Me Now
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls A, B South and C –
Exhibition Level
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
Career Fair
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
McKinley – Mezzanine Level
DIEL Check-in and Registration
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Harding – Mezzanine Level
WWT Student Forum
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Ballroom – Mezzanine Level
BEYA Student Leadership Awards
(Dinner Certificates issued after Ceremony)
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Ballroom & Foyer
The Boeing Student Hospitality Suite
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Park Tower Suite 8210 – Lobby Level
JP Morgan Hospitality Suite
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
McKinley – Mezzanine Level
DIEL Hospitality Suite
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Maryland Suite – Lobby Level
Career Fair
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Washington 6 – Exhibition Level
DIEL Resume Room
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
DIEL Seminar: Business
Etiquette Prep School
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
DIEL Seminar: Set Off
Your Career! The Art of
Flawless Presentations
and Effective Interviews
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall B South – Lobby Level
DIEL Seminar: Cultivating
Leaders Throughout the
Organization and Influencing
without Authority
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
DIEL Seminar: Let’s Get Ready
to Rumble! Managing Groups
and Cultures When You are
Not in Charge
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
BEYA Gala
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Maryland Suite – Lobby Level
Gala After-Party
Lunch Certificate Retrieval
(Redeemable 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Professional Networking Reception
Sponsored by Chrysler Group LLC
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration –
Lobby Level
REGISTRATION
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration –
Lobby Level
CORPORATE SPONSORS LOUNGE
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Shaping a Brighter Future: New Advancements in Healthcare Technology
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Address the challenges of healthcare under Obamacare
Health IT is a major component of healthcare reform. The Obama Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
aims to reduce cost of health care and decrease the number of uninsured Americans. Advancement in Healthcare
technology will be a critical player in improving healthcare outcomes and streamlining the delivery of health care.
As we move forward, Health IT will continue to strive to meet the demands for existing and new drug channels,
advancing drug discovery, and development, increased quality care, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This seminar
will examine the role of PPCA in advancing healthcare technology to meet increasing healthcare needs and demands.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
a. Identify challenges in healthcare delivery systems
b. Examine existing and new drug channels
c. Explore Systems Pharmacology Goals and Supply Chain integrity
d. Explore the Obama Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act and its impact on Healthcare technology
PANELISTS: Susan Penfield, Executive Vice President, Civil Group Health Account Leader, Booz Allen Hamilton
Sharon Fortune Bowden, Clinical Technical Lead, IBM Corporation
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hoover – Mezzanine Level
AMIE Board Meeting
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Fueling the Future: Sustainable and Renewable Energy Opportunities and Solutions
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Address the impact of renewable energy and their impacts
Energy Efficiency and the use of alternative energy solutions is a hot topic in our nation.
Policy makers, educators, and STEM professionals are working in many areas to evaluate energy alternatives and
develop innovative ways to be more efficient about how we fuel the future. What are new trends in this industry?
What is our collective responsibility? How does policy and politics impact renewable energy? This seminar will answer
your questions. Come join an expert panel as they share the vision of the future of sustainable and renewable energy.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Examine the impact of sustainable and renewable energy
b. Explore recent developments and sources of energy available
c. Explore the impact of policy and law on renewable energy
d. Examine global perspectives on Energy efficiency
PANELISTS: Abner Tsadick, Principal Structuring Analyst, Constellation, an Exelon Company
Sarath Kamalakkannan, Program Manager, EASI
Sharon Fortune Bowden, Clinical Technical Lead, IBM Corporation
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Schedule of events is subject to change.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
2:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
EVENT
SEMINAR: Techutrition: Promoting Technology and Science Careers in Food and Nutrition
What is Techutrition? A series of actions and activities designed to teach the public about the technology and science
behind the processing and marketing of healthy, nutritious foods.
Most STEM students and professionals know the name George Washington Carver, the Black agronomist who
is an icon of food and nutritional science. Dr. Carver worked at Tuskegee University, a historically Black school.
Young people hear his name constantly during Black History Month. But how many would guess that he was a
pioneer in the field of nutrition and science as a means for improving the quality of life. Major issues such as the
role that technology and nutrition play in living better, longer, and having a successful career in these fields will
be addressed.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Increase knowledge of the technical, scientific, and professional skill sets involved in food manufacturing,
processing, and marketing, and to create awareness of the kind of education and training needed to access
careers in these fields
b. Promote the field of nutrition as one that provides rewarding and rich careers that will give STEM students and
professionals both personal growth and the ability to enhance the standard of living of their communities
c. Help inspire innovators to establish businesses that can be part of, and benefit from, the multitrillion-dollar food
and nutrition industries
d. Show the potential of using Web-based technology to increase awareness about nutrition
e. Encourage the use of technology to promote good nutritional health
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Maryland Suite – Lobby Level
ALUMNI WELCOME RECEPTION
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Ballroom –
Mezzanine Level
EMERALD HONORS & TRAILBLAZERS DINNER
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration –
Lobby Level
REGISTRATION
7:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
Convention Registration –
Lobby Level
CORPORATE SPONSORS LOUNGE
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Techno Futures: How Leading-Edge Technology Will Transform Business in the Next Century
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Explore how technology will impact the future of business
From health care to bioengineered makeovers, the fast pace of technology will make us re-evaluate everything
from entrepreneurial moves to our company’s market position in the future. This seminar will help us understand
the potential impact of technological change (both the good and bad) in the business environment. Major issues
like speed of change and innovation make this seminar critical for managers seeking to understand change and
adaption in watching out for out-of-the-box competitors.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Discuss the impact that technology has on our environment
b. Examine our business and cultural dependence on technology
c. Assess where technology is going and what we need to do to keep up
PANELISTS: Tami Randolph, Director of Technology, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Aknesha Miller, Senior Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Reginald Gillins, Security Management Technology, The Boeing Company
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The Power of Creative Leadership: How Do Great Leaders Push Through Adversity?
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Discuss the use of creativity to motivate employees
Creativity is a core competence of organizations. Good leaders strive to use creativity to improve capacity, manage
change and overcome adversity. This seminar will not only arm you with change management strategies, but also
examine ways to solve problems and create growth opportunities. New and seasoned leaders seek novel approaches
to move teams through adversity, strengthen commitment and performance, and encourage creative problem
solving. Join us at BEYA 2013 as experienced leaders share ways to creatively impact and influence positive change
and support their people.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
a. Examine specific creative leadership strategies
b. Explore ways to help teams stay inspired and committed
c. Identify specific tools and examples of how obstacles and change can be stepping stones for great opportunities
d. Examine how to motivate teams through change and retain valuable talent
e. Examine top qualities of creative leadership
MODERATOR: Edward Asher, Director, Organizational Effectiveness, Northrop Grumman Corporation
PANELISTS: Joan Berry-Robinson, Vice President, Supplier Management, The Boeing Company
Willie Simmons, Engineering Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Marriott Balcony A –
Mezzanine Level
HBCU Engineering Deans Planning Breakfast Meeting
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Diversity of Thought – What Is It and How Do You Implement It as a Diversity Initiative
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Define diversity of thought and how to implement it
Diversity is a resource to be accessed and utilized for superior performance and innovation in part because of “morethan-one-way- thinking” which results in innovation and creates an agile workforce. Access to diversity of thought
is blocked unless organizations also create an environment of fairness, non-discrimination, respect, trust and
where employees feel that their voices matters. The social justice side of the diversity conversation is directly linked
to the performance side, without it, Diversity of Thought is a human resource withheld. Diversity of thought allows
for differing perspectives on ideas and unique insights into problems, it creates opportunities for innovation and
partnerships in unexpected places where ideas will develop into newer and more forward-thinking ideas that can be
implemented as successful business strategies.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
a. Define Diversity of Thought Evolution
b. Examine how to create a culture and the challenges that embraces diversity of thought
c. How to measure Diversity of Thought and measure innovation results
d. Identify where companies should focus their energy to develop a Diversity of Thought program
e. List the Four Point Sequence and the Predictive model framework for Diversity of Thought
MODERATOR: Lonney Gregory, Principal Consultant, Linkage Inc.
PANELISTS: Amanda Vallejo, Diversity & Inclusion Manager and EEO Compliance Officer, Huntington Ingalls Industries
Shanna Travis, Senior Advisor to the COO, Department of Treasury
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The “X” Factor: Strategies for Winning Images, Lasting Impressions, and Brilliant Brands
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify and enhance personal brand image
Everyone is looking for ways to gain a competitive edge. How can we ensure success? Or, how can we avoid mistakes
and pitfalls? The secret to long-term success is leaving lasting impressions. You may need a brand and image
makeover. We all have an image, whether good or bad, that leaves an impression on everyone we meet. We are
often unaware of what that image is really saying. When people hear your name or look at you, they have a series of
perceptions that determine their decisions and thoughts. These consistent thoughts define your brand. Your visual
appearance, actions, reactions, and reputation impact those perceptions. “Behavior is the mirror in which everyone
shows their image.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
As professional women, it is critical to be deliberate about designing an image and brand that support career goals
and personal values. Come join a panel of peers discuss critical factors that make or break your winning image,
lasting impression, and brilliant brand.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a. Explore what their personal image conveys
b. Examine ways to build personal image conveys
c. Discuss common mistakes that make or break a winning image and brand
d. Create strategies for building a brand and image that works for their organization’s culture
MODERATOR: Pauline Mosley, Professor of Information Technology, Pace University
PANELISTS: Michael Powell, Vice President, Organizational Development & Training, Powell Consulting Group
Veronica Nelson, Talent Capture and Redeployment, Northrop Grumman Corporation
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Washington 4 Foyer –
Exhibition Level
BEYA K–12 Registration
8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Madison – Mezzanine Level
VETERANS TRANSITION INITIATIVE (VTI) – WELCOME & KEYNOTE
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls A, B South & C –
Exhibition Level
BEYA STEM CAREER FAIR
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Madison, Tyler and Truman –
Mezzanine Level
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) – Veterans Opportunity – Transition Panel
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
BEYA K–12 STEM Technology Carnival & Workshops
Exhibit Hall A & Washington 6 –
Exhibition Level; Coolidge, Harding
and Hoover- Mezzanine Level
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Maryland C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Innovative Electronics for National Security Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation
Over the past 50 years technology has changed our lives at a rapid pace and continues to play a critical role in
modern warfare. Our country is changing how we respond to threats to our national security by deploying advanced
technologies for applications from outer space to underseas to cyberspace. The benefits to our warfighters are
being realized in terms of innovative new products with a focus on affordability. Northrop Grumman, as a leader in
advanced technologies, presents this workshop providing an overview of the history, current capabilities and the
future of electronics to protect our nation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Increase awareness and knowledge of the challenges of national security and the importance
of innovation in advance technology
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Understand the evolution of technology
b. Explore the challenges of national security
c. Explore the importance of advance technology
d. Explore how advance technology benefits national security
PANELIST: Steve Bocskor, Director, Business Management, Advanced Concepts & Technology Division
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The Digital Economy: How the Cashless Society Will Impact Finance, Retail and Privacy
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Discover how changes in banking can change human nature
The introduction of electronic banking, online transactions and mobile banking has paved way for a new era, where
the use and demand for physical cash is gradually declining.
This recent evolution of technology in financial institutions poses interesting questions for economists, financial
institutions, business analysts and the government regarding the status, logistics, and availability of instruments to
guarantee economic growth and stability, efficiency and effectiveness of the cashless policy.
Recently, India has launched a nationwide program involving the allocation of a Unique Identification Number (UID)
to every single one of its 1.2 billion residents. Each of the numbers will be tied to the biometric data of the recipient
using three different forms of information – fingerprints, iris scans, and pictures of the face. All ten digits of the
hand will be recorded, and both eyes will be scanned.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Assess what advantages we gain and what rights we lose in a cashless environment
b. Explore how a cashless society depowers the individual and empowers government and retail
c. Investigate how a cashless society would make the world a safer place
MODERATOR: Kendall Williams, Assistant Professor, United States Military Academy
PANELISTS: Gail Ball, Head, Payments Studies Group, Federal Reserve Bank
Reginald Gillins, Security Management Technology, The Boeing Company
Colleen Taylor, EVP, Capital One Bank
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TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To understand how to effectively measure the success of organizational diversity initiatives
SEMINAR: Metrics Matter: Measuring the Success of Your Company’s Diversity Effort
Throughout corporate history diversity and inclusion have been two sensitive and highly controversial topics, which
have shaped and molded organizational cultures. Misperceptions of diversity and inclusion efforts in organizations
often lead to generalizations of initiatives that lack substance and measurable outcomes. Many HR and diversity
practitioners still struggle with connecting diversity efforts to their organization’s bottom-line—and effectively
communicating the return on investment of such efforts. This session will help attendees understand the steps it
takes to measure the success of their diversity initiatives, how to create diversity scorecards, and the importance of
performing self-audits of current diversity practices to ensure inclusion.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Identify the steps it takes to measure their diversity initiatives
b. Understand the relationship between affirmative action plans (AAPs) and diversity initiatives
c. How to use traditional metrics to create diversity scorecards
d. How to self-audit HR practices to ensure inclusion
PANELISTS: Beth Ronnenberg, President, Berkshire Associates Inc.
George Johnston, Partner, Retired, Venable LLP
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Personality, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence: Strategies and Assessments
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Explore the benefits of emotional intelligence
Is your personality and leadership style helping or hurting you? Some studies have shown that emotional intelligence
is a better predictor of success than technical or intellectual capacity. Effective leaders invest in a lifelong journey
of self- assessment and learning. Not only must they understand the business environment, challenges, and
opportunities associated with growth, they also need understanding of how his/her personality, skills, experiences
impact people and contribute to goal attainment. Leaders must work on capacity to manage self, have a positive
outlook, and effectively recognize the needs of others. As the complexity of interactions change, more leaders are
forced to use emotional intelligence to cultivate viable relationships with customers and employees. Join us as we
assess varying levels of emotional intelligence and explore unique personal skills that will help you continue to
develop as a leader.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Assess current level of emotional intelligence
b. Explore concepts of personality and habits
c. View scenarios and case studies to identify emotionally intelligent strategies
d. Examine the levels of emotional intelligent leadership
MODERATOR: Brigette Blair, Mission Assurance Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
PANELISTS: Talia Fox, CEO, KUSI Vision
Ted Imes, Director, Talent Discovery, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Atherton A. Carty, Deputy Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Corporation
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
McKinley – Mezzanine Level
DIEL Registration
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Madison, Tyler and Truman –
Mezzanine Level
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) – Veterans Opportunity – Education Panel
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Washington 4 – Exhibition Level
BEYA K–12 LUNCH
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
MODERN-DAY TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON (TICKET REQUIRED)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Madison, Tyler and Truman –
Mezzanine Level
Veterans Transition Initiative (VTI) – Veterans Opportunity – Business Panel
2:10 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Nominating a Winner: Your Package is Your Candidate
Career Communications Group is committed to selecting and reviewing the most talented and accomplished leaders
in STEM. Our selection committee gets the opportunity, each year, to meet these candidates through nomination
packages. We want to ensure that your candidate’s values, contributions, and talents are clearly expressed. This
workshop will provide government, military and corporate communities with a step-by-step review of designing
a nomination package that conveys the greatness of your organization. As many of you know, becoming a BEYA
winner is a highly respected honor that reflects appreciation and commitment to honoring service, diversity, and
outstanding leadership.
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
a. Review the selection and award process
b. Examine best practices and recommendations
c. Identify Nomination Package preparation tips
d. Access resources and support
PANELISTS: Angela Barbee-Hatter, Director, Global Business Operations & Systems - Design Center
Global Operations, General Motors
Ted Imes, Director, Talent Discovery, Northrop Grumman Corporation
2:10 p.m. – 3:40 p.m
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Situational Leadership: The Shift Every Leader Must Make to be Effective
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify personal leadership styles
What is your leadership style? Do you handle everyone and every situation the same way despite the circumstances?
One of the key qualities many great leaders share is the ability to adapt. The way you manage and lead depends on
the needs of the situation and the people executing the tasks. Awareness of how these elements change and flow
will enable you to adapt your style and preferences to meet the needs of the vision, mission and goals. You can’t be a
leader if you don’t have followers or if you lack the ability to bring your vision to fruition.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
a. Identify your personal leadership style
b. Explore leadership style model to discover ways to adapt your style
c. Participate in mock leadership challenges to practices adapting and applying situational leadership strategies
MODERATOR: Rainia Washington, Vice President, Culture, Diversity and Equal Opportunity Program,
Lockheed Martin Corporation
PANELISTS: Shanna Travis, Senior Advisor to the COO, Department of Treasury
Gregory West, Chief Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Dave Persson, Director of Business Operations, Aerotek
2:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Maryland C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: “Striving for Excellence, Becoming a Fellow” Presented by Lockheed Martin Corporation
This session opens the curtain on what it takes to strive for technical leadership excellence and become Fellow.
During the session moderated by Melanie Parker, potential technical leaders will hear the specific steps required to
become a Fellow and the actions required to maintain the position.
MODERATOR: Melanie Parker, Human Resources Director, 2014 Special Recognition WOC award winner
PANELISTS: Mel Greer, Senior LM Fellow, 2012 BEYA Outstanding Technical Contribution - Industry Award
Ernest Levert, LM Fellow, 2015 BEYA Career Achievement Award Winner
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TIME & LOCATION
2:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Virginia AB – Lobby Level
EVENT
SEMINAR: The Reality of Diversity: Myth vs. Truths Presented by Raytheon
Raytheon recognizes that the commitment with diversity starts at the “Top” and our commitment to diversity has
been acknowledged around the world. The leadership of Raytheon believes that diversity across the company is vital
to ensure that we continue to be a dominant force for providing defense systems to the warfighters around the globe.
Diversity is one of our strategic pillars that allows for the continuous competitive growth and extensive enterprise
collaborations of our company. These Leaders will share with you how we do it and its proven value in our ability to
support our customers, to acknowledge our employees and to position the company to have a global impact that
is unprecedented.
This session will also address the truths about diversity and how it works in Corporate America. We will discuss the
barriers to diversity and how to engage middle management? And lastly we will discuss the kinds of changes that
will have the most impact?
MODERATOR: Hayward Bell, Chief Diversity Officer, The Raytheon Company
PANELISTS: Pam Wickham, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications, The Raytheon Company
Randa Newsome, Vice President of Human Resources and Global Security Services, The Raytheon Company
Benita Fortner, Director of Supplier Diversity, The Raytheon Company
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Harding – Mezzanine Level
WWT Student Forum
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: HBCU Presentation: Impact of RoHS Legislation on the High Performance Industry
In 2006 the European Union issued a Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) which among
other materials banned the use of lead in electronics. The Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry in the US designs
and manufactures products that carry more than three billion passengers worldwide on any given day as well as
systems which are vital to our national security. In order to transition to lead-free electronics the A&D industry
demands careful analysis and research into the performance, reliability and safety of these materials in order to
maintain public safety and assure our war-fighters’ mission success is not compromised or risked. In this effort
the College of Engineering at Tuskegee University and the Boeing Company has teamed to fill some of the many
knowledge gaps that surround this new technology. Researchers at Tuskegee are undertaking an effort to understand
the growth mechanism associated with the formation of tin whiskers and how to mitigate these risks. Since the
formation of binary compounds are suspected of causing fractures in these new Pb-free solder alloys, Tuskegee is
studying the migration of binary compounds in a root cause investigation. Also Tuskegee is studying the effects tin
whiskers may have on the ability of conformal coatings to protect Circuit Boards from corrosion.
PANELISTS: Dr. Legand Burge, Dean, College of Engineering, Tuskegee University
Dr. Heshmat Aglan, Associate Dean and Professor, Tuskegee University
Dr. David Burdick, Senior Engineer, Mission Assurance, The Boeing Company
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Maryland C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Great Places to Work: Building Organizational Cultures of Trust, Pride and Joy
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Assessing methods for building corporate culture and teamwork
“A great place to work is one in which you trust the people you work for, have pride in what you do, and enjoy the
people you work with.” –Robert Levering, Co-founder, Great Places to Work.
Employee satisfaction and relationships in the workplace are key to successful business. How often have you taken
the time to assess whether or not your mangers, leaders, employee, and stakeholders are building cultures proven
to foster greater satisfaction and productivity in people? Do you let your team know, that employee happiness is
a priority? Join us as we examine the role of trust and collaboration in the workplace, and give you the secrets to
transforming your culture into a great place to work.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
a. Understand elements that build trust in an organization
b. Explore statistics and best practices of and organizations that have been recognized as best places to work
c. Interact with leaders to create a plan of simple techniques to see changes in your team and workplace
MODERATOR: Daniel Ebb, Corporate Manager of Forward Pricing, Northrop Grumman Corporation
PANELISTS: Belinda Grant Anderson, VP, Diversity and Inclusion, ATT
Titus Jeffries, Cyber Department Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
3:50 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
PANELIST: Samuel G. Sudler, III, PE, NSPE
3:50 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Professional Engineer Licensure: Its Value and the Steps to Take
SEMINAR: Leadership Excellence in Action: Roadmap to Inspire and Engage
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increase techniques for strengthening team leadership
The concept of leadership is talked about so much we all should be experts. We use and hear words like inspire,
engage, and motivate as we seek real solutions to leadership challenges. This workshop looks at the concept of
leadership in action. What behaviors, knowledge, and skills do you need to grow and develop as a leader? How will
you measure success? What unique qualities, power, and influence impact people and teams? Engage with federal
executives and discover ways to turn YOU into tangible leadership value. This roadmap will take you from good to
great leadership.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a. List sources of power needed to be influential
b. Take a self-assessment to identify personal leadership strengths
c. Explore the art of delegation and effective team leadership
d. Explore the role of feedback and performance measures
e. Create an action list with and explore plans to measure success
MODERATOR: Thomas Stanton, Director, International Business Development, Lockheed Martin Corporation
PANELISTS: Darryl Stokes, Vice President, Electric Transmissions and Substations, BGE, an Exelon Company
Rick Wilson, Project Manager, Systems Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Foyer
Youth/Flag Mentoring General Session
4:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Washington 6 – Exhibition Level
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
Balcony A – Mezzanine Level
Youth/Flag Mentoring Breakout Sessions
Balcony B – Mezzanine Level
Truman – Mezzanine Level
Wilson B – Mezzanine Level
Tyler – Mezzanine Level
Hoover – Mezzanine Level
Taylor – Mezzanine Level
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration –
Lobby Level
Stars & Stripes Dinner Check-in
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom Foyer –
Lobby Level
Stars & Stripes Pre-Dinner Reception
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Ballroom –
Mezzanine Level
BEYA STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
STARS & STRIPES DINNER (TICKET REQUIRED)
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Ballroom
& Foyer
Boeing Student Hospitality Suite
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
McKinley – Mezzanine Level
DIEL Hospitality Suite
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Maryland Suite – Lobby Level
Professional Networking Reception
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
Stars & Stripes After-Dinner Reception
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TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Convention Registration –
Lobby Level
REGISTRATION
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Convention Registration –
Lobby Level
CORPORATE SPONSORS LOUNGE
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
HBCU Engineering Deans’ Power Breakfast (Ticket Required)
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in a STEM Workplace Presented by Aerotek & EASi
Organizations whose workplaces are heavily dominated by a STEM workforce must deliberately promote diversity and
inclusion as a means to fuel continuous innovation. This must be done in the face of certain unique challenges that
confront a STEM Workforce. The purpose of this seminar is to examine the unique challenges faced by organizations
that hire predominantly STEM graduates and discuss some practical steps for promoting diversity and inclusion as a
means generate and sustain innovation in such organization.
By the end of this seminar, attendees will be able to learn:
a. The unique diversity and inclusion challenges that confront STEM workers
b. The benefits of diversity and inclusion to any workforce
c. How to promote diversity and inclusion in a STEM workplace
d. How to promote team success using diversity and inclusion
e. How to promote diversity and inclusion in virtual environment
MODERATOR: Sherry Matlock, Senior Quality Manager, EASi
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Business Architecture “A New Way of Thinking” – For Business Executive Leadership
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: The Business Architect eXpert seminar is designed for executives and professionals
responsible for business transformation and business execution initiatives that include business modeling,
process automation, business optimization, cost cutting, value management as well as business oriented
transformation projects.
This Business Architecture seminar is uniquely designed to innovate organizations’ cross-disciplinary business
process improvement, process modeling and value chain management strategies. The seminar is structured to help
participants acquire new business modeling competency awareness and introduces a new certification opportunity
associated with business architecture projects.
Seminar participants will be introduced to a global certification movement that is introducing a “new way of
thinking,” working and modeling business transformation initiatives. A clear understanding of emerging trends in
value management, process performance management/measurements and strategy modeling will be provided as
an outcome of this seminar. A strategy to implement continuous improvement approaches and value-based process
modeling will be shared as part of the global movement behind the Leading Practice ‘way of thinking’
PANELIST: Jem Pagan, Director, Technology Strategy, JNK Securities
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Improve team creativity and development
SEMINAR: Unlocking Innovation: Training for Breakthroughs
In order to stay ahead of the competition, people and teams must be creative and innovative. The key to success is
engaging in ways of thinking that inspires breakthroughs. Science and technology is about using talent and skills
to create possibilities. Did you know that there are proven tools to inspire teams to have every day breakthroughs?
Uncover hidden talent on your team; learn strategies that are not only fun and creative, but also just might help you
create the next breakthrough.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
a. Explore leadership skills that encourage creativity
b. Learn techniques and tools that support an inventive mind
c. Play games that inspire creativity and innovation
PANELISTS: Paul Chi, Vice President, Strategic Innovation Group, Booz Allen
Terita Norton, Senior Project Leader, The Aerospace Corporation
Rodney Elmore, Solutions Architect, Health Division, Northrop Grumman Corporation
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Exceeding Expectation – Path To The Future Presented by The Boeing Company
1st Panel
Exceeding Expectation – Path To The Future Executive Panel – Knowing What’s Next!!
A Boeing Executive Panel has been put together to address how we are preparing the next generation of executive
and technical leadership for tomorrow possessing the qualities of trust, integrity, compassion, vision, and
organizational principles.
The Executive panelists will be discussing leadership for tomorrow, perceived managerial favoritism amongst
workers, the Iceberg effect of organizational awareness and its structure, growth, health of the organization, trust,
integrity, and finally creating a safe haven where members of the organization feel safe to fail forward and not
backward or be heavily penalized. We hope to cover and answer a variety of questions that will hopefully inspire the
next generation of technical and executive leaders to create a vision of what’s next.
MODERATOR: Bryan Scott, Director, Quality, The Boeing Company
PRESENTERS: Norma Clayton, VP, Learning, Training & Development, The Boeing Company
Jim Wigfall, VP, Business Support Boeing Commercial Airplanes & Boeing Capital Corporation
Daryl Pelc, VP, Engineering & Product Support, Global Services & Support, The Boeing Company
2nd Panel
Exceeding Expectation – Path To The Future Technical Panel – Delivering What’s Next!!
Boeing has been a very successful company over the last decade and has been on the cutting edge of technology.
Continued success like this requires the technical leaders in the organization that possess the ability and vision to
move the Boeing Company to the next level.
We have assembled a panel of technical leaders that will present examples of how they and their organizations
work today on the technology of tomorrow. The panel members will discuss some of the approaches and processes
necessary to exceed our customer’s expectations through commitment to quality, integrity, excellence, creativity,
collaboration, and progress. We hope the experiences of the technical panel will enhance the ability of the next
generation of technical leaders to deliver what’s next.
MODERATOR: Lisa Valle, Manager, Services Portfolio Management, The Boeing Company
PRESENTERS: Debra Coleman, 737 Seat Electrical Integration Lead Engineer, The Boeing Company
Alexander Adams, Software Engineer, Engineering Operations, The Boeing Company
Dr. Chance Glenn, Professor and Dean, College of Engineering, Technology, & Physical Sciences,
Alabama A&M University
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TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increase professional and personal development
SEMINAR: DIEL Business Etiquette PrepRules and Strategies to WIN
In the workplace, what you don’t know can definitely hurt you. Business etiquette and executive manners are an
important part of the relationship building process. Some of these unstated rules are in place to respect and protect
time, people, and processes. This seminar takes an in depth look at everyday social interactions and attitudes
that impact business success. When you understand the rules and expectations, you gain greater confidence and
assertiveness as you navigate organizational politics and develop key connections.
“The love is in the details.” –Oprah Winfrey
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Explore business etiquette and executive manners
b. Identify common misconceptions and mistakes
c. Explore the role of culture and authenticity
d. Identify resources for further personal and professional development
e. Discuss body language, communication skills, punctuality, and work ethics
MODERATOR: Jasmine Jackson, Senior Contract Coordinator, PECO/Exelon
PANELISTS: Veronica Nelson, Talent Capture and Redeployment, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Teresa Armstrong, Program Management Consultant, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Denise Evans, Vice President, Market Development, IBM Corporation
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Washington 6 – Exhibition Level
DIEL Resume Room & Lounge
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls A, B South & C
Exhibition Level
BEYA CAREER FAIR
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Harding – Mezzanine Level
World Wide Technology Small Business Forum
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: DIEL Set Off Your Career! The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increase professional and personal development
In today’s workforce, it is critical for rising leaders to seek ways to stand out. Human Resource professionals and
leaders seek out the best and the brightest. This seminar will help you discover effective techniques that will ensure
a memorable and lasting impression. Join HR professionals and other executives as they share their best interview
responses and other tools that will help you represent your best self.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Explore best practices in interviews and career enhancing presentations
b. Examine effective techniques to prepare for job interviews and important meetings
c. Identify common mistakes of rising leaders and new professionals
d. Explore presentation skills and techniques
MODERATOR: Jasmine Jackson, Senior Contract Coordinator, PECO/Exelon
PANELISTS: Teresa Armstrong, Program Management Consultant, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Myra Parson-Gross, Sr. Program Manager, Ocean Riders Engineering
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
11:20 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
EVENT
SEMINAR: Remedying Sexual Harassment in Colleges and Universities: Legal and Practical Strategies
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To understand legal requirements incumbent on colleges and universities to address and
remedy sexual misconduct; to formulate effective strategies for combating the issue, through strategic partnerships,
education, and targeted initiatives.
Sexual misconduct on college and university campuses continues to threaten diversity and inclusion
accomplishments. Educational institutions with strong and credible enforcement procedures, in compliance with
the many applicable federal and state laws, are best positioned to insure that sexual misconduct is promptly and
appropriately addressed. The landscape here is evolving rapidly with many new laws at the federal and state levels,
top level White House initiatives, enhanced federal oversight, and greatly increased public awareness. Even college
and universities with established procedures need to comprehensively review and expand their approaches.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Recognize and understand the complex and rapidly expanding federal requirements for colleges and universities
to address sexual misconduct
b. Identify strategic partnerships to assist in effectively remedying sexual misconduct on campus
c. Formulate practical strategies for developing innovative remedial mechanisms
d. Develop evaluative data to assess (and refocus, as necessary) how well the elimination of sexual misconduct on
campus is being achieved
PANELIST: George Johnston, Partner, Retired, Venable LLP
11:20 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Playing in the Sandbox: Effective Strategies for Managing Multi-Generational Teams
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Enhance techniques for successful collaboration among teams
Managers are charged with meeting diverse needs to maximize value and productivity. To be a competent
leader and manager, your role is to create opportunities, empower others, and leverage the specialized skills of
employees. One continuing challenge is managing multigenerational teams. The complexity of communication
presents two core challenges. How do we increase quality and efficiency of knowledge sharing? How do we improve
value? Collaboration and knowledge sharing practices are essential to solving problems, enhancing professional
relationships, increasing productivity, and improving work quality. Building communities that continue to address
knowledge sharing and collaboration systems is the key to remaining competitive.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
a. Explore knowledge sharing techniques to stay ahead of the competition
b. Identify new and innovative ways that organizations share knowledge and collaborate
c. Explore ways to foster communities that embrace successful collaborative exchanges
d. Examine global and multi-generational knowledge sharing opportunities and challenges
MODERATOR: Reggie Grant, Director, Program Management, Lockheed Martin Corporation
PANELISTS: LaSonya Berry, CEO, McPherson Berry
Michael Powell, Vice President, Organizational Development & Training, Powell Consulting Group
Marvy Moore, Asst V.P., Market Development, ATT
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TIME & LOCATION
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
EVENT
SEMINAR: The Future Started Yesterday: The Top Ten Computer and IT Trends
This seminar looks at the forefront of technology trends in the community for technology leaders. As a technology
professional, staying on top of trends is crucial. Below is a list of technology topics that this seminar will cover.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Discuss the upcoming trends of information technology
1. Emergence of the Mobile Cloud – Mobile distributed computing paradigm will lead to explosion of new services.
2. From Internet of Things to Web of Things – Need connectivity, internetworking to link physical and digital.
3. From Big Data to Extreme Data – Simpler analytics tools needed to leverage the data deluge.
4. The Revolution Will Be 3D – New tools; techniques bring 3D printing power to masses.
5. Supporting New Learning Styles – Online courses demand seamless, ubiquitous approach.
6. Next-generation Mobile Networks – Mobile infrastructure must catch up with user needs.
7. Balancing Identity and Privacy – Growing risks and concerns about social networks.
8. Smart and Connected Healthcare – Intelligent systems, assistive devices will improve health.
9. E-Government – Interoperability a big challenge to delivering information.
10. Scientific Cloud Computing – Key to solving grand challenges, pursuing breakthroughs
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Explore the multiple uses of the internet
b. Identify ways that technology can make our society more productive
c. Examine what we give up when we advance technologically
MODERATOR: Theodore Colbert, Vice President, The Boeing Company
PANELISTS: Renata Spinks, Lead IT Project Manager, Dept of the Treasury
Gerard Thomas, Senior Systems Lead, Lockheed Martin Corporation
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Innovative Technology for the 21st Century – Future Trending
Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation
Innovation is moving at rapid speeds in today’s world – do you know what the future will look like? In this interactive
discussion, you will hear where technology is taking us and what the impact will be on the future.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cleveland – Mezzanine Level
BDPA Meeting
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increase presentation skills and personal development
SEMINAR: DIEL “Can You Hear Me Now?” Public Speaking and the Power of Words
The confident speaker, despite title or position, will have a competitive edge over just about everyone. Cultivating
the ability to communicate, choose your words carefully, and engage people is the best investment you could ever
make. The Science of presenting is the ability to organize, choose, and convey important information in a meaningful
way. The Art of presenting is using your personal talent, personality, and resources so your audience will listen and
stay engaged. Both are critical, even when presenting highly technical information. Learn how to take the lead and
motivate the masses by conveying your message with passion and inspiration.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Examine specific tools for organizing material
b. Practice ways to present technical information
c. Deliver and design a short presentation
d. Explore mental coaching techniques to address fear
e. Identify best practices of visual aids (i.e., PowerPoint)
MODERATOR: Nannette Kelly, Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
PANELISTS: Brian Olds, Diversity Consultant, Aerotek
Michael Johnson, Manager, Field Engineering Navigation Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tes Akpovi, Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Deans Roundtable
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Attracting and Recruiting Talent: Diverse Teams are Innovative Powerhouses
MODERATOR: Jem Pagan, Director, Technology Strategy, JNK Securities Corp.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Discuss strategies for successful recruiting strategies
Diversity is not just about colorful teams; it’s about colorful solutions. Organizations that successfully design and
implement strong diversity strategies spark greater performance, motivation, and success. Differences capture
broad thinking and enhance human performance and motivation. Most organizations understand the need for
diversity and create plans, yet, there is something missing. In this seminar, understand how to recruit and attract
diverse talent and transform your organization into an innovative powerhouse.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
a. Identify what diverse talent pools look for in an organization
b. Explore elements of successful diversity strategies
c. Discover strategies to attract and retain top talent
d. Explore innovative recruitment resources
PANELISTS: Trummell Valdera, Senior Human Resources Management Consultant
Lisa Valle, Manager, Service Portfolio & CAT MGMT, The Boeing Company
Charlotte Coker-Gibson, Director, Corporate Responsibility, PWC
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Enhance career leadership skills and increase influence
SEMINAR: Fundamentals of Executive Leadership: The 5 Most Critical Leadership Skills
Most of us have been to countless leadership seminars. Some of us skim through several leadership books and pick
up on tidbits of leadership strategies and knowledge from speeches at conferences like these. So, the question is, of
all of the leadership advice, what actually works? What are the top key strategies that we need to embrace to make
the difference in the way we manage ourselves, people, and competing values? Key leaders will share their “top five
list” of strategies and skills you can use to transform your team.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
a. Understanding the top five strategies used to get results in teams
b. Review key leadership knowledge and techniques that have transformed industries
c. Identify personal leadership strategies
MODERATOR: Edward Asher, Director, Organizational Effectiveness, Northrop Grumman Corporation
PANELISTS: Sharon Jean-Baptiste, P.E. Regional Project Delivery Leader, CH2M HILL Cincinnati Area Civil Engineering
Gregory West, Chief Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Norma Clayton, Vice President, The Boeing Company
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Purpose-Driven Mentoring: How to Find, Pick and Create Powerful Mentor Relationships
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Assess successful mentoring techniques
Mentoring is a mutually beneficial practice that provides opportunities both for mentor and mentee, as well as pay
dividends for employers. Corporations have discovered that the act of implementing strategic mentoring results
in great short and long term value. Mentoring creates collaborations, bonds, and buy-in like no other relationship
process. This seminar will help you engage, find, and benefit from mentoring programs.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
a. Identify strategic mentoring solutions
b. Examine the benefit of reverse mentoring
c. Examine successful networking strategies that connect people
d. Identify successful strategies for winning collaborations
e. Examine mentoring activities and suggestions that enrich the experience
f. Explore ways to identify and pair successful mentoring matches
MODERATOR: John Yancey, Distribution Automation Manager, ComEd, an Exelon Company
PANELISTS: Stephanie Boone-Shaw, Principal, Defense and Intelligence Group, Booz Allen Hamilton
Jessica Adams, Organization Effectiveness Representative, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tiffany Henry, Manufacturing Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increase responsibility and influencing others
SEMINAR: DIEL Cultivating Leaders Throughout the Organization: Influencing Without Authority
On the path to success, results and impact happen before the promotion. How can you achieve goals before you
have positional or decision making power? Most employees are expected and encouraged to achieve results, yet
many often feel frustrated with limited power and authority. The key to addressing this challenge is to fully leverage
multiple sources of power effectively… despite positional authority. Employees throughout organizations have
access to many sources of power. The critical shift is to acknowledge how these talents, resources, and personal
qualities impact change and influence stakeholders. Leadership decisions are influenced by influential and vocal
employees at all levels throughout the organization. This workshop will help you develop a strategy to gain power
and influence among decision makers in your organization. These skills will contribute to your ability to move up the
corporate latter, gain recognition, support team members, and create value.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Identify different sources of power within an organization
b. Explore ways to prepare for increased responsibility before you have it
c. Explore organizational value proposition and strategies to be more influential
d. Learn how to effectively use and navigate organizational politics to get results
MODERATOR: Veronica Nelson, Talent Capture and Redeployment, Northrop Grumman Corporation
PANELISTS: Shanna Travis, Senior Advisor to the COO, Department of Treasury
Nicole Toler, Support Equipment Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
3:15 p.m. − 4:30 p.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace: Speaking Out About
Inclusion and Workplace Bullying
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Address workplace techniques to overcome those stereotypes
How do we honor individual beliefs and choice to protect business values and morale? Diversity and inclusion
practices represent a corporation’s capacity to utilize an array of talents, cultures, and experiences. This allows
organizations to gain access to creativity and problem solving far beyond what would be available in a monocultural
environment. With this commitment, there is also a clear business value system that respects the rights of all to
work in a safe environment that values their contributions. 70 percent of surveyed LGBT community members report
that they feel discriminated against and bullied at work. Over half have had to leave workplaces at least once in
their careers because of related issues. Join us in this workshop for a candid discussion about unique challenges
and explore strategies to create a LGBT friendly work environment.
At the end of this workshop:
a. Identify challenges and issue specific to the LGBT community (according to individual experiences and surveys)
b. Explore statistics and real world examples
c. Explore best practices in building friendly LGBT environments
PANELISTS: Beverly Roberts, Director State Health & Human Services, Northrop Grumman Corporation
George Johnston, Partner, Retired, Venable LLP
Scott Sapperstein, Executive Director External Affairs, ATT
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increase professional leadership qualities, confidence, and competence
SEMINAR: I Just Want to be Successful: Leadership, Lyrics and Life
Are you playing the game, or is the game playing you? Great Leadership happens when you understand the game
and sharpen the right tools to play effectively. Achieving greatness is no easy task. Each person has a unique path
with its own set of challenges and obstacles to overcome. As emerging leaders, you must explore who you are and
understand how all life experiences contribute value to your journey. On this path, most will discover that success
is about embracing and using your individuality to achieve greatness. On this path, you will discover that great
men make great leaders. What truly makes you great? Who do you consider great? This seminar will explore life and
leadership while examining the impact of hip-hop culture and its impact on definitions and perspectives of success.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Explore characteristics of great men and ways to maintain and gain respect
b. Identify effective leadership qualities
c. Examine basic “success” rules and ways to ways to manage corporate politics
d. Discuss ways to overcome challenges and stereotypes
e. Explore themes and lyrics of “hip hop” culture and its impact on perspectives of success
MODERATOR: Denise Evans, Vice President, Market Development, IBM Corporation
PANELISTS: Ted Imes; Director, Talent Discovery, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Talia Fox, CEO, KUSI Vision
Karmyn Norwood, Systems Engineer Director, Lockheed Martin Corporation
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Increase Value, Increase Success: Tools, Certifications and Strategies to be
Competitive in STEM Careers
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Investigate the security clearance process and benefits
Familiarization with the extensive U.S. Security Clearance Process will enable applicants to research, acquire,
and compile accurate information for a complete security package. The process for obtaining a security clearance
depends in part on the agency that is providing the clearance, but since the vast majority of security clearances are
obtained through the Department of Defense (DOD), the primary focus for exploration will be the DOD process.
At the end of this seminar participants will be able to:
a. Identify the three levels of DOD security clearances
b. Examine the security clearance application process
c. Familiarize oneself with government utilized security clearance application documents
d. Explore benefits and career opportunities
MODERATOR: Nannette Kelly, Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
PANELIST: Robbin Johnson, President/CEO, Bellelos Intelligent Group
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
TIME & LOCATION
EVENT
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Change Management Soup for the Business Soul: Manage Resistance to
Maintain Morale and Sustain Performance
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Evaluate guidelines for managing change
Many employees gain validation and value through what they contribute, and for some, it has taken years to solidify
the value of this knowledge. Changing business practices and processes seems to threaten the value one perceives
he/she is contributing. It is important to foster a learning environment that celebrates the value of contributions
and encourages the collective, team-based approach to managing and leading through transitions. On the other
hand, individuals must challenge faulty thinking and become aware of how resistance and poor attitudes impact
personal and professional growth. Understanding the stages of change is critical in understanding the psychology
of an individual and how one tends to naturally respond to change. Of all the stages, the most useful component to
business is the concept of resistance.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
a. Explore the cycles of change
b. Review team strategies and learning tools to manage change
c. Examine the concept of resistance and tips to motivating self and others to overcome barriers to successful
change process
MODERATOR: Lonney Gregory, Principal Consultant, Linkage Inc.
PANELISTS: Brigette Blair, Mission Assurance Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Mary Ann Finizza, Manager, Project Office, Aerotek
Wanda A. Sigur; Vice President, Civil Space, Space Systems, Lockheed Martin Corporation
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: DIEL Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! Managing Groups and Cultures When You Are Not in Charge
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increase communication and team building skills
Are you a team player? Do you have the skills to thrive and contribute value in groups? In order to be effective, it is
helpful to understand the complexity of group dynamics and people. This seminar will support you in understanding
group dynamics, dealing with difficult people, and maintaining your professionalism in a variety of group challenges.
Further, we will discuss the role of culture, values, and perceptions in-group interactions. This high level seminar will
transform any new professional into a savvy communicator and thoughtful collaborator.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Explore common group dynamics and goals
b. Examine common challenges and struggles
c. Discuss self-management and emotional intelligence
d. Explore the role of culture, values, and perceptions in group situations
MODERATOR: Katherine Daniels, General Engineer, Smart Grid & Technology Dept, ComEd, an Exelon Company
PANELISTS: Renata Spinks, Lead IT Project Manager, Dept of the Treasury
Rodney Elmore, Solutions Architect, Health Division, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Kendall Williams, Assistant Professor, United States Military Academy
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
BEYA GALA (BLACK TIE) (TICKET REQUIRED)
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Maryland Suite – Lobby Level
Gala After-Party
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inside of all guest room doors.
Nearest emergency room:
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Nearest hospital:
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ATTIRE
Thursday, February 5, 2015
All Day: Business
Career Communications Group Inc. is not responsible for personal
injuries, illness, or death for any reason whatsoever, including
ordinary negligence.
Friday, February 6, 2015
All Day: Business
EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID
The Loss Prevention department is responsible for the safety and
security of the hotel guests and associates guarding the Hotel
assets. Loss Prevention responds to security related issues
as well as medical situations.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Day: Business
Gala: Black Tie
CONCIERGE
The Concierge Desk is located at the front entrance of the hotel.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily
Phone number: 202.328.2000
LOST AND FOUND
If you lose or find something during the conference, please visit
the BEYA Registration located in the Convention Registration
Lobby. After the conference, all unclaimed items will be entrusted
to Loss Prevention at the hotel. Phone number: 202.328.2000
Career Communications Group, Inc. is not responsible for any lost,
stolen, or damaged property.
Career Communications Group Inc. is not responsible for personal
injuries, illness, or death for any reason whatsoever, including
ordinary negligence.
GUEST SERVICES HOTLINE
Guests with specific needs or requests may pick up a house
phone. A hotel operator will direct your needs to the appropriate
hotel contact.
DRUG STORE
CVS Pharmacy
2616 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC
202.332.1446
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
The Washington Wardman Marriott Park hotel is fully prepared to
handle different types of situations and to assist our guests. The
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hotel operator.
The hotel has an emergency response team 24 hours a day.
In the event of an emergency, picking up a hotel house phone
will connect the caller with the hotel operator and initiate the
appropriate response.
Paramedics, Fire Department, and the Police Department are all
located approximately five-seven minutes from the hotel.
Our Security Department, as well as a small number of other
employees, is trained in CPR and First Aid.
The Loss Prevention department should be notified for any
of the following reasons:
• Smoke or fire
• Guest injury or illness
• Crime
• Theft or missing property
• Chemical spill
• Suspicious activity
• Any potential situation that relates to security
Hotel Command Center, located directly off of the main lobby, is
fully equipped with the latest technology to immediately respond
to a wide range of scenarios. 130+ state of the art surveillance
cameras inside and outside the Hotel. Additional exterior cameras
providing a continuous 360-degree coverage of the Hotel. The
hotel’s Security Staff maintains logs of their rounds via bar code
system at over 300 check points throughout the Hotel to ensure
compliance of Hotel premise checks. The hotel’s ventilation system
is designed to shut off the air handlers within one minute’s
notice and immediately reverses to evacuate smoke and prevent
circulation of unhealthy air.
“Roam Secure Alert” instantaneously sends a message to all
registered cell phone and email addresses providing the latest
hotel incident information and response instructions. (Your hotel
representative can arrange for registration of meeting contacts on
this system.)
Hotel’s alarm system is monitored by Simplex, which directly
notifies the fire department in case of an emergency.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To contact the Loss Prevention department dial 11 on any
house phone or guest room phone. The number is available
for immediate security response and medical emergencies. To
contact the emergency lifeline dial 30 on any house phone or
guest room phone.
To contact the Loss Prevention department from an outside line,
dial (202) 328-2000 extension 2681.
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319
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2500
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803
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318
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700
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2512
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BEYA STEM CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Time & Location
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Foyer
Event
Youth/Flag Mentoring General Session
4:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Washington 6 – Exhibit Hall Level
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
Balcony A – Mezzanine Level
Balcony B – Mezzanine Level
Youth/Flag Mentoring Breakout Sessions
Wilson B – Mezzanine Level
Tyler – Mezzanine Level
Hoover – Mezzanine Level
Taylor – Mezzanine Level
Truman – Mezzanine Level
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration – Lobby Level
Stars & Stripes Dinner Check-in
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom Foyer – Lobby Level
Stars & Stripes Pre-Dinner Reception
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
BEYA STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Ballroom –
Mezzanine Level
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Ballroom & Foyer
Boeing Student Hospitality Suite
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
McKinley – Mezzanine Level
DIEL Hospitality Suite
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Maryland Suite – Lobby Level
Professional Networking Reception
9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
Stars & Stripes After-Dinner Reception
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Convention Registration – Lobby Level
REGISTRATION
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Convention Registration – Lobby Level
CORPORATE SPONSORS LOUNGE
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
HBCU ENGINEERING DEANS’ POWER BREAKFAST (TICKET REQUIRED)
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in a STEM Workplace Presented by Aerotek & EASi
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Business Architecture “A New Way of Thinking” – For Business Executive Leadership
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Unlocking Innovation: Training for Breakthroughs
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Exceeding Expectation – Path To The Future Presented by The Boeing Company
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: DIEL Business Etiquette PrepRules and Strategies to WIN
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Washington 6 – Exhibition Level
DIEL Resume Room & Lounge
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BEYA CAREER FAIR
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Exhibit Halls A, B South & C
Exhibition Level
Harding – Mezzanine Level
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: DIEL Set Off Your Career! The Art of Flawless Presentations and Effective Interviews
11:20 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Remedying Sexual Harassment in Colleges and Universities: Legal and Practical Strategies
11:20 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Playing in the Sandbox: Effective Strategies for Managing Multi-Generational Teams
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: The Future Started Yesterday: The Top Ten Computer and IT Trends
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cleveland – Mezzanine Level
SEMINAR: Innovative Technology for the 21st Century – Future Trending
Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation
BDPA Meeting
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: DIEL “Can You Hear Me Now?” Public Speaking and the Power of Words
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Deans Roundtable
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Attracting and Recruiting Talent: Diverse Teams are Innovative Powerhouses
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Fundamentals of Executive Leadership: The 5 Most Critical Leadership Skills
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Purpose-Driven Mentoring: How to Find, Pick and Create Powerful Mentor Relationships
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Delaware – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: DIEL Cultivating Leaders Throughout the Organization: Influencing Without Authority
3:15 p.m. − 4:30 p.m.
Maryland Suite C – Lobby Level
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Maryland Suite AB – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace: Speaking Out About
Inclusion and Workplace Bullying
SEMINAR: I Just Want to be Successful: Leadership, Lyrics and Life
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Virginia Suite C – Lobby Level
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Virginia Suite AB – Lobby Level
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Delaware Suite – Lobby Level
SEMINAR: Increase Value, Increase Success: Tools, Certifications and Strategies to be Competitive
in STEM Careers
SEMINAR: Change Management Soup for the Business Soul: Manage Resistance to
Maintain Morale and Sustain Performance
SEMINAR: DIEL Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! Managing Groups and Cultures When You Are Not in Charge
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom – Lobby Level
BEYA GALA (BLACK TIE) (TICKET REQUIRED)
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Maryland Suite – Lobby Level
Gala After-Party
STARS & STRIPES DINNER (TICKET REQUIRED)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
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