Seminars & Speakers
SEMINAR #1
Legalities of New Technology… Identity Theft and More - Kimberly Ray
Each year, millions of Americans fall victim to identity theft, fraud, and other scams. These financial crimes are on the rise. Learn 10 basic steps to protect your identity from theft.
Marketing Yourself and Being Successful in a Challenging Economy - Denise Tomazic
This session will focus on creating a new attitude, perspective, and preparation for the job search and how to be successful in your new role. Understand the cardinal rules of resume writing and interviewing and how to take the next step to set yourself apart from other applicants. Tips on evaluating the culture of an organization and determining if the company is a good fit for you. Landing the job and your role in beginning a successful career.
Six Sigma – Lean Manufacturing – Julie Neifert
Why have you heard so much about Lean/Six Sigma? What can Lean/Six Sigma do? Why do you want to be involved? If you are working towards your degree what can you do to be prepared for this area of expertise? Why should you consider getting lean six sigma experience to enhance your career path? This session will introduce awareness and discuss these opportunities.
How to Lead Effective and Productive Meetings, Every Time! – Denise Wright
The way you run a meeting is directly related to overall productivity; a productive meeting produces results faster to keep costs and time to a minimum. This presentation will focus on the organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to plan and conduct meetings, gain buy-in from all meeting participants and deal with conflict or diverging opinions. It will provide specific tools and techniques to ensure your meetings are effective and productive, every time!
Early Career Financial Planning - Heidi Cressman
Wow! You are about to start your lucrative career in engineering and you are going to make lots of money. But, what should you do with it all? Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that all college graduates face when it comes to dealing with money. "If I were a rich girl…" will show you how to get started on the right foot financially during and after college and will discuss the financial options that you have available to you as you get started in your new career.
SEMINAR #2
Web Pages without Wires: Getting Your Section Noticed! – Becky Grasser
While most tools designed to create web sites will get you 80% of the way to your goal, it's always nice to take a peek under the hood and see what the codes mean and how to tweak the pages. We won't cover things such as arranging to have your site hosted, but this seminar is designed to give you a jump start on getting your section noticed and events publicized.
Event Planning – SWE Collegiate Leadership Workshop - Jennifer Vallero
Planning an event lately? Need a little help getting started? This module is designed to walk you through the steps of event planning and advertising. From the moment you decide to host the event to the moment the last person walks out the door from the event, this module will guide you through a successful experience to help make all of your events, SWE or not, triumphant
Proud to be an American...serving your country! - US Navy
International Business – Expanding Horizons –Deb MacKay
International business travel can be quite an adventure. In this seminar we will explore ideas for preparing for a trip, dealing with the stresses of international travel - including culture shock, and attending to personal safety and security, while maintaining your professional edge.
Communication Etiquette in a Digital World – Dudley Turner
We all know how to stay in touch in many different ways using many different technologies, but what are we really communicating? We will discuss politeness and professional issues in relation to the importance of keeping connected with our digital technologies . . . and how it may save your job
SEMINAR #3
Because Patents Are All About Engineering – Elizabeth Pozydaev, Betsy Batts, Cindy Murphy
Have you had a great idea that you’ve considered patenting? Have you successfully attained multiple patents, but still lapse into confusion over the patenting process? Are you just curious? An understanding of how the patent system works is essential to engineers, but many of us are not exposed to the actual process. Attend this session to be entertained as you discover a new facet to your inventive side. Coverage will include the basics of the patenting process, purposes served by attaining a patent, and patent implications within this global climate.
Engineering Workplace Fashion Show – What to Wear ? – Alicia Bohnsack & Janet Bishop
Do impressions matter? Definitely. Regardless of the occasion, dressing appropriately is one of the easiest ways to impress an employer. Attend for a fashion show highlighting some classic looks for different industries and at times "What Not to Wear." Come to discuss fashions and tips for making your impression count whether interviewing for your next position or networking your way to the top
Managing Different Generations in a Volunteer Organization – Marilyn Reeder
The increased longevity and continuing vitality of individuals has led to a world where four different generations - the Matures, Boomers, GenX, and GenY - collaborate in both the workplace and volunteer organizations. The combination of individuals with different perspectives, different formative experiences, and different motivators brings both benefits and challenges to organizations. This session is designed to explore the differences in the generations and offer suggestions for dealing with the inherent conflicts and strategies to get the most out of your team.
How to Transition from an Active Collegiate to an Active Professional SWE Member – Jessica Rannow
Graduating from college is a time of many transitions: new job, new
city, new apartment, and new social life. In this session, learn how
SWE can assist with this transition and make this major life event a
little easier. Although the professional world of SWE is different
than the collegiate experience, SWE provides many valuable services
and acts as a invaluable support network. Come see how your SWE
involvement can be for a lifetime!
Work/Life Balance – Carolina Desmond