Mentor Protégé ProgramSession #1: Orientation & STEM Career Exploration

October 14, 2015 Virginia Program 1

NetworkingFirst Impressions are important!

Introduce yourself to at least 3 people and share what you hope to gain from this mentoring program

1) Reach out, grab the person’s hand, pump 3 times and say

2) Hi! My name is ______

3) I want to gain _____ from this mentoring program

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WELCOME Girls in Technology Mentor Protégé Program

VIRGINIA

Protégé Orientation & Session 1: STEM Career Exploration

Agenda:The GIT Mentor-Protégé Program starts promptly at 6:00 PM. • 6:00 - 6:30pm: Sign-in/Networking/Refreshments(You must sign in with the GIT front desk in order to record your attendance) • 6:30 – 6:45pm: Welcome & Announcements • 6:45 – 7:30pm: STEM Career Exploration Panel • 7:30 – 8:30pm: Mentoring Session• 8:30pm: Closing

GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY (GIT)

ESTABLISHED in 2001MISSION:

Girls in Technology works to inspire girls in grades 6-12 towards successful futures in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, and MATHEMATICS(STEM)

OBJECTIVE:Design programs that fulfill our mission and embody our “7 Core Beliefs”

OUR PROGRAMS:

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Sharing Our

SuccessNoVa

Sharing Our

SuccessLoudoun

Robotics Loudoun

Mentor Protégé

VA

Mentor Protégé

MD

CyberPatriot

Girls

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GIT SCHOLARSHIP

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$

Value

• Cash scholarships (TBD)

• “Experience” giveaways

Essay or Video

• What is your big dream?

• How will you go back to your school and encourage other girls?

Timing

• Spring

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GIT SITES & RESOURCESPlease FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE & CONTRIBUTE!

#GITVA #GITMD #GITMentors #GITGirls

*Blog: http://girlsintechnologyblog.wordpress.com/

*Facebook:www.facebook.com/girlsintechnology.womenintechnology

*Twitter: www.twitter.com/GirlsInTech_WIT

*Instagram:www.Instagram.com/girls_in_technology_wit

*Web: http://womenintechnology.org/git7

GIT STEERING COMMITTEE

GIT CHAIR: Whitney VickreyGIT VICE CHAIR: Elvina Kamalova

Steering Committee Members:Carmen Radelat, Anika Lalmansingh, Curlis Phillip, Mary Ann Glueckert, Norma Henry, Phyllis Kolmus, Paige Rasmussen, Marva Gaylor, Irene Lane, Jenny Oh, Cheryl Chang

WIT OFFICE: Staff@womenintechnology.org 703-766-1153

SPECIAL THANK YOU

Program Underwriter

Northern VA Host

Resources, Promotion & Support

Maryland Host

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Are you interested in being a sponsor for Mentor-Protégé programs?

Please contact us!

VIRGINIA MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ COMMITTEE

Are you interested in being on the Virginia Committee?!

Please email:Jenny.k.oh@gmail.com

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VA CHAIR: Jenny Oh

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Irene Lane

Marva Gaylor

Maria Sasinowski

Kelly Spindel (not pictured)

Regina Yap

Camille Tolliver

MENTOR PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM

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2012Pilot program launched as part of WIT’s adult mentoring program

GIT officially launches Mentor Protégé mentoring for high school girls

Recipient of Outstanding Educator Award from Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Foundation

Invited to the White House Council on Women and Girls

Future Expansion

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MENTOR PROTÉGÉ Connect girls who share similar passions and interests

Connect with mentors who provide support and are role models

Begin to build a professional network

Direct access to women and resources in the community

Learn about STEM careers and opportunities

Be empowered!Be confident!

Own your own success

Be a role model for other girls

MEETING STRUCTURE

Session Format:6:00 – 6:30 PM Registration, Light Meal, & GIT Networking6:30 – 6:45 PM GIT Session Announcements6:45 – 7:30 PM GIT Talks: Featured Speaker/Panel Discussion/Demonstration7:30 – 8:30 PM Mentoring Session8:30 PM Wrap Up

Program Format: Meet once a month for 5 sessions

Event/Topic VA DatesMentor Orientation Sept 30

Session 1 - STEM Career Exploration & Protégé Orientation Oct 14

Session 2 - A Passion for STEM Nov 11

No December Session

Session 3 - Embrace Fear and Learn to Fail Jan 13

Session 4 - Leadership Feb 10

Session 5 - Graduation & How Can You Change the World? Mar 9

Snow Make-up Date -- only if needed Apr 13

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ACTIVE LISTENING

Women who have paved the path and are leaders in STEM fields

Women who are willing to share their experiences

Question & Answer Discussions

Hands-on interactive STEM demonstrations

MENTOR PROTÉGÉ –SPEAKERS & DEMOS

#GITVA MENTORS

Diana Chavez

Kim Ellmore

Lauren Medley

MaryJo Robinson

Vivian Nguyen

Angela Melton-

Celsa

Samantha McKenna

Lorna Tang

Patricia Texin

Kelly Spindel

Rose Wang

WOW We have 27 Repeat Mentors!

Click on a mentor to learn more about them!

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Priya Patel

Ima Tyson

General Profile:

*Professional women from around Washington DC

*Studied or are currently working in STEM careers

*They have experience and knowledge to share with you

*They are volunteering their time to help you

*They are coming straight from work

*They are fun and amazing women!

MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – MENTORS

MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – MENTORS

Ask mentors about their experiences

Share your passions and goals

Ask mentors for help in identifying and defining goals and paths to explore

Ask questions

Be open and have a meaningful conversation rather than answering “yes” or “no”

CREATING A PURPOSEFUL MENTORING CONVERSATION

MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – EXPECTATIONS

• Arrive at 6PM to sign in and network• Attend as many sessions as possible• Limit use of cell phones to be polite and as a sign of

respect and appreciation• Give your undivided attention• Participate & engage!• Think broadly and respect that everyone is a product

of their unique culture, enjoy the differences, understand other’s values and continue to learn.

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Dr. Connie Thomas

Walter Reed

Medical Center

Shimul Ray

Leidos

Devon BrackenOrbital

Emily Minehart

Orbital

Maria SasinowskiGIT Talks Moderator

TalksSTEM CAREER EXPLORATION DISCUSSION PANEL

• What fascinates you most about STEM? What do you like the most about your current position? What do you like the least?

• How has your professional training prepared you to work effectively not only as a team member but as a team leader in STEM? Second, can you describe a STEM problem you tackled and how your educational degrees and professional training helped you to keep up with advances?

• If you could go back and talk to your 16 year old self for a few minutes, what advice would you give her about STEM, career choices and this program?

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MentoringSuggested topics to discuss:1. Self Introduction – Name, School/Company, Grade

2. What are you interested in studying? What career are you interested in? What did you study? What was your career path?

3. What are the skills needed to have a job in X field?

4. What are your hobbies?

5. What did you learn about your mentor/protégé?

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POST SESSION SURVEY

Please take a moment to fill out a survey for Session #1!

CLOSINGLet’s be inspired and dream BIG!

REMINDERS:• Session Survey:

http://bit.ly/1NG6hvF• Next session: PASSION + STEM

– Wednesday 11/11/15• Join/Follow our Social Media• Complete Background Checks

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GIT SITES & RESOURCESPlease FOLLOW, LIKE, SHARE & CONTRIBUTE!

#GITVA #GITMD #GITMentors #GITGirls

*Blog: http://girlsintechnologyblog.wordpress.com/

*Facebook:www.facebook.com/girlsintechnology.womenintechnology

*Twitter: www.twitter.com/GirlsInTech_WIT

*Instagram:www.Instagram.com/girls_in_technology_wit

*Web: http://womenintechnology.org/git25