#OTD in 2006, a gunman forced his way into the Jewish Federation building in downtown Seattle, killing one & wounding 5. Pamela Waechter, the woman killed in this violent antisemitic attack, was a dedicated @JewishInSeattle volunteer & professional. May her memory be a blessing.
Excited to share that Dr. Katy Hinman (@RevBatgirl), Director of the Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion (DoSER) at the @aaas will join us for #CONVERGE2023. Join us in Baltimore or online! Learn more and register: bit.ly/CONVERGE2023
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Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER)
August 2 - 4, 2023
bit.ly/CONVERGE2023
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ALT DisabledInSTEM Week 2023-Engineering Edition. Question 2: Do you know any other disabled engineers? The lower half of the yellow graphic shows black and grey icons of a light bulb, rocket, airplane and cityscape under construction. An icon of three black gears sits in the upper right.
ALT Speaker Spotlight
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Missing Pieces in Engineering Education Research
August 2-4, 2023
bit.ly/CONVERGE2023
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ATTN #HBCUs and Partners! Super excited to announce The PEER Group's partnership with the @ENERGY's #AmericanMade program to offer technical assistance for applicants to the #HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize. Learn more at bit.ly/CONVERGE2023
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With generous support from the Department of Energy's American Made Program, The PEER Group is offering technical assistance free of charge to HBCUs applying to this program. Registration for CONVERGE is required. DOE staff will host information sessions at CONVERGE to answer questions.
Each HBCU can only lead one submission through this prize program; however, HBCUs are allowed to be a partner on other HBCU submission packages.
1. Register for CONVERGE (use discount code: inspire200off for $200 off non-student registration) and book your room at Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards (CONVERGE rate: $142/night). Website: bit.ly/CONVERGE2023
2. Submit your DRAFT application to The PEER Group for review by July 28, 2023. Link to draft application: bit.ly/DraftPrizeApp
3. Sign up for 1:1 technical assistance (options included in draft application form). First come, first served. Closes July 28 (or when all times are taken).
ALT CONVERGE Invited Speakers Poster (with headshots): Dr. Brandon Allen (Purdue), Rossana D'Antonio (Formerly LA County Public Works), Alex DeCiccio (U. Rhode Island), Dr. Mario Harper (Utah State), Dr. Kendall More (U. Rhode Island), Mia Morris (Disability Justice Advocate), Travis "Tee Rock" Pearson (Hall of Fame Cuts and Styles/Adapted Culture Apparel), Dr. Ivonne Santiago (UT El Paso), Dr. Gavin Smith (NC State), Dr. Katy Hinman (AAAS), Dr. Julian Dangerfield (Shalom Outreach), Dr. Katy Hinman (AAAS), Dr. Yvette E. Pearson (The PEER Group)
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ALT CONVERGE: An Immersive Experience in Transdisciplinary Societal Problem Solving
August 2-4, 2023
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
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Only $142/night
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ALT CONVERGE: An Immersive Experience in Transdisciplinary Societal Problem Solving
Environmental Sustainability: Community Waste Reduction (1.5 PDH)
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Pre-Event Workshop
Alison Ford, P.E.
Division Manager
Washington Surburban Sanitary Commission
August 2-4, 2023 | Baltimore, Maryland
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Honored to be elected as a #Fellow of @ASEE_DC among such a distinguished group of impactful individuals. Thank you @DrMonicaCox for nominating me and to everyone for your support. Congratulations colleagues!
ALT Headshots of 2023 ASEE Fellows: Karen Bursic, Christine Grant, Yvette E. Pearson, Alan Cheville, Jacqueline El-Sayed, Adam Carberry, Pamela Lottero-Purdue, Denise Simmons and Nadir Yilmaz
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ALEXANDRIA LOUISIANA and surrounding areas REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN for STEM FEST!
FREE and open to all K-12 students!! Spread the word and register today at registration.stemnola.com/#/…
ALT ALEXANDRIA LOUISIANA and surrounding areas REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN for STEM FEST!
Presented by DoD STEM this STEM Central Louisiana hands-on event will take place on June 24th, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Kids will participate in over 60 different hands-on activities, explore science in new ways, experience technology in different applications, engage in engineering activities, and embrace the fun in mathematics.
FREE and open to all K-12 students!! Spread the word and register today at https://registration.stemnola.com/#/dashboard
ALT Congratulations! The inaugural Engineering Change Award - Organization - sponsored by ABET. STEM NOLA, Dr. Calvin Mackie, Founder. ABET logo; photo of Dr. Mackie in a gold award crest.
ALT Congratulations Dr. Whitney Gaskins. The inaugural Engineering Change Award - Individual sponsored by The PEER Group. Picture of Dr. Gaskins in a gold award crest. The PEER Group logo at the bottom.
ALT CONVERGE: An Immersive Experience in Transdisciplinary Societal Problem Solving
“Equitable Community Engagement in Policy, Planning and Design”
Lunch Plenary Speakers
Rossana G. D'Antonio, P.E., Former Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Dr. Gavin P. Smith, AICP, Professor of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning, North Carolina State University
August 2-4, 2023 | Baltimore, Maryland
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ALT CONVERGE: An Immersive Experience in Transdisciplinary Societal Problem Solving
“Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) Engineering Research Center ”
Lunch Plenary Speakers
Dr. Ivonne Santiago, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Texas El Paso
Dr. Brandon C.M. Allen, Associate Research Professor, School of Engineering Education, Purdue University
Dr. Mario Harper, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Utah State University
August 2-4, 2023 | Baltimore, Maryland
REGISTER TODAY! Bit.Ly/CONVERGE2023
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