Below are the speakers and topics of our breakout sessions from the previous conferences.
2021 Conference: Biographies here
Dr. Kristen Constant Keynote Speaker |
Dr. Nate Evans Keynote Speaker |
Dr. Jayshree Seth Owning It – How and Why to Commit Yourself to being Inclusive |
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‘You Don’t Really Know Me: The Unique Perspective of Student Leaders of Color in Engineering’ |
Joshua Bump Becoming a T-Shaped Engineer to Stand out Against Other Candidates |
Alex Faucz Tips and Tricks on How to Get Internships and Co-ops |
Matt Hanrahan The Secret to Being a Leader – no matter your role |
Rob Hanson Shooting for the Moon: A Story of Leadership and Teamwork |
Dr. Joel Johnson Strategic Planning for Student Organizations |
Kathleen Magill Leading to Equip, Entrust, & Empower a Diverse Team |
Katelyn Moje LinkedIn for Dummies |
Kellie Mullaney Marketing Yourself for the Career You Want |
John Nish “To Change Or Not To Change…..THAT Is The Question!” |
Doug Pauls A GPS for your Career |
Timothy J. Pearson Undergrad to Industry: Transferring from School to Professional Life |
Dr. Raj Raman |
Charlie Wickham Innovation Crash Course: How Engineers use Design Methods to Solve Complex Problems |
‘The Purpose of Self-Worth in Leadership’ |
2020 Conference:
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Pushpa Manukonda Keynote Speaker |
‘You Don’t Really Know Me: The Unique Perspective of Student Leaders of Color in Engineering’ |
John Pritchard Keynote Speaker |
Tom Alleven ‘A Guide to The Politics of The Workplace’ |
Don Fraher ‘Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: What is happening at Renewable Energy Group Inc.?’ |
Katelyn Moje ‘Linkedin for Dummies’ |
‘Shooting for the Moon: A Story of Leadership and Teamwork’ |
‘Virtual Privilege Walk’ |
Doug Pauls ‘A GPS for Your Career’ |
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Timothy Pearson ‘Undergrad to Industry: Transferring from School to Professional Life’ |
Dr. Raj Raman ‘Owning It – How and Why to Commit Yourself being Inclusive’ |
Jacob Rink ‘Linkedin for Dummies’ |
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‘Virtually Interviewing and Networking’ |
‘Ambidextrous Advancement: Be Flexible To Enhance Your Career Opportunities’ |
‘The Purpose of Self-Worth in Leadership’ |
2019 Conference:
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‘Public Speaking for the Introvert’ |
‘You Don’t Really Know Me: The Unique Perspective of Student Leaders of Color in Engineering’ |
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Keynote Speaker |
Creative Problem Solving |
‘The How and Why of Your Engineering Career’ |
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‘Shooting for the Moon: A Story of Leadership and Teamwork’ |
‘What Identity?’ |
‘Strategic Planning for Student Organizations’ |
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‘The How and Why of Your Engineering Career’ |
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‘The Formula to be an Inclusive Leader’ |
‘The How and Why of Your Engineering Career’ |
‘Friend or Foe in the Workplace’ |
‘The Purpose of Self-Worth in Leadership’ |
‘Quiet Leaders’ |
‘Interviewing and Networking in the 21st Century’ |
‘Failing Forward: How to Create and Lead Student Projects and Gain Experience Employers are Looking For’ |
2018 Conference:
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‘Public Speaking for the Introvert’ |
‘Are You WOKE?’ |
‘Leadership for What? Our Solution to the World’s Wicked Issues’ |
‘Resumes So Good They Can’t Ignore You’ |
‘Leadership Outside of the Classroom’ |
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‘I am a Student Organization Leader, Now What?’ and ‘I’m a student Organization Leader, Let’s Do This’ |
‘Motivating the Middle’ |
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‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What it Really Means’ |
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‘The Purpose of Self-Worth in Leadership’ |
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‘You Have Nice Hair… For a Black Girl: The Dangers of Microaggressions and the Colorblind Philosophy’ |
‘How to Effectively Use Leadership Skills in the Everyday World’ |
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2017 Conference:
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‘Are You WOKE?’ |
‘Does Being a Leader Get in the Way of Success’ |
‘Leadership in the Everyday World’ |
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‘Leadership Outside of the Classroom’ |
‘I am a Student Organization Leader, Now What?’ and ‘I’m a student Organization Leader, Let’s Do This’ |
‘My Dream Job wasn’t what I Thought, What Now?!’ |
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‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What it Really Means’ |
‘The Potential Underlying Diversity’ |
‘Professional Competencies Development in Engieering-Maximize your ISU Educational Experience!’ |
‘Understanding Employers; a Key Element of a Successful Job Search’ |
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‘I’m a Leader, You’re a Leader, We’re all Leaders!’ with Tina Prouty |
‘I’m a Leader, You’re a Leader, We’re all Leaders!’ with Anthony Moore |
Closing Speaker |
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‘You Have Nice Hair… For a Black Girl: The Dangers of Microaggressions and the Colorblind Philosophy’ |
‘Creating a Plan for an Uncertain Future’ |
‘Interviewing and Networking – How to Succeed’ |
‘Exploring Core Values and Work Inspiration’ |
‘Planning for the Future’ |
Opening Speaker |