Tools for Tomorrow

Professional Development Seminar

      Society of Women Engineers
            Space Coast Section

                  May 22, 2008

              Hilton Rialto
            200 Rialto Place
          Melbourne, FL 32901

A full day of workshops providing you with tools to cope with the ever-changing world that we face, both professional and personal including workshops for Career Enhancement, Leadership, Technical and Motivation will be offered.

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Directions:  From US1, turn west on NASA Blvd to Airport Road.  Turn left on Airport Road, the Hilton will be on your left.
 
From I95, Exit at Eau Gallie Blvd.  Heading east, turn right onto Sarno Road to US1.  Turn right onto US1 and follow directions above.

Note that if you Mapquest or Google the location, the directions will take you to the east side of the complex, but the Hilton entrance is on the west side, facing Airport Road.

Registration opens at 8:00am
Breakfast will be served at 8:30am.

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Keynote Speakers:

·        Susan Dellinger, Communications guru and best selling author. 
“Superman Meets Wonder Woman: Gender Communication Solutions”

·        Dawn Duross, Operations Director, 
Federal Channels and Government Systems Integrators, Cisco Systems, Inc.

                                                         Schedule

8:00  –  8:30	Registration
8:30  –  9:45	Breakfast & Keynote
10:00 – 11:50	Workshop Sessions
12:00 –   1:15	Lunch & Keynote
1:25–  3:15	Workshop Sessions
3:15  –  3:40	Break
3:40  –  4:30	Workshop Sessions

Fees:

Non Member Registration  $195  –  with SWE Membership  $250
Member Registration:         $175 –   with FY08 dues payment $225
Late fee for payment after May 9:  $25  (Late payment fee is now due on all registrations!)

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Session Descriptions
(Some sessions subject to cancellation or change based on speaker availability)

Surviving the Matrix (IA)
Jennifer Ogburn, Harris
This workshop will try to answer the questions of what is the difference between functional and program management and how can they work together to effectively get the job done.

Moving From Engineer to Manager Writing Workshop (IB)
Prof. Fiona Barnes, University of Florida
Many engineer-managers experience difficulty transforming and communicating data into usable knowledge in the workplace.  Learn the reasons for this difficulty and ways to help you more effectively understand this part of the communication process and its value for effective management.

Extreme Engineering Makeover (IC/D – 2hrs)
Prof. Ron Johnson, Penn State University
Learn skills that will set you apart to turn yourself into an Engineering leader.   Ron Johnson teaches communication and leadership to Penn State graduate students preparing for fast-track leadership development positions in Fortune 1000 companies.

Time Management -- Are you managing your schedule or is it managing you? (IE)
Jennifer Braganza, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 
Post-it notes, to-do lists, Outlook, Palm pilots, Franklin Covey planners... all tools that are there to help us keep track of the endless tasks, activities, events, meetings, etc that make up our lives.  But it always seems that there is more to do then there is time to do it.  In this workshop, we will work through the common causes of "poor time management" and identify strategies that will improve your effectiveness.

Resume Do’s and Don’ts (IIA)
Fiona Barnes, University of Florida
Many of you may be looking to advance your career, or you may be involved in recruiting new-hires into your work area.  This workshop will provide tips on how to create a gripping resume for yourself and what to look for when evaluating the resumes of others. 

Generations in the Workplace (IIB and IID)
Donna Collins, Harris Corporation
The socio-political environment during our formative years can have a profound impact on our values, and therefore on what attracts us to a work environment, what we expect from an employer, and what motivates us to stay or to leave a job.  During this session we'll discuss the workplace benefits and challenges associated with having four generations in today's workplace.

Leading the Way in Internet Solutions for the Future (IIC and IIIE)
Bob Francis, Cisco Systems, Inc
Come learn how your world will change at work, at home and at play with the new technologies being introduced.  Cisco enables people to make powerful connections-whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.

Tools for Safe and Efficient Travel (IIE)
Lori McPherson, Walchem
Learn some tricks to make traveling easier and more enjoyable whether traveling for business or personal reasons.  Lori McPherson has been a "road warrior" for 20 years traveling throughout the USA and Europe.

Your Sustainable Energy Future (IIIA)
Susan Schleith and Penny Hall, Florida Solar Energy Center, University of Central Florida
Learn about technologies that can be used today to create your own Zero Energy Home--photovoltaics, solar thermal and energy efficient building design, as well as promising research that will help us adapt and manage the coming energy crisis.

Software Safety (IIIB)
Dr. Andrew Kornecki, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Systems have grown exceedingly more software intensive and difficult to evaluate their safety.  This session explores issues related to creation of dependable software intensive systems. 

Building Effective Teams to Implement Lean Six Sigma (IIIC/D)
Bonnie Hauge, United Space Alliance.
A key way to speed the implementation of Lean Six Sigma is to pull together teams who can become highly effective in a short period of time.  In this session the participants will learn basic Lean Six Sigma Concepts and team development strategies using the Belbin Team Roles Philosophy.

Develop Your “It” (IVA)
Kathleen Rich, Executive Women’s Coach
Many women are passed over for executive promotion because they don’t have “it”. “It” means confidence, connection and presence. In this workshop, you will learn how to enter a room and make a personal connection with everyone in it.

Women’s Health (IVB)
Dr. Marissa Rocourt, Harris Family Medical Center
This workshop presented by Dr. Rocourt will highlight women's health issues. She will highlight numerous illnesses women can fall victim too. Dr. Rocourt will not only define these health risks but also show ways in which we can help protect ourselves from high risk.

Taming of the Shrew: Assertive and Aggressive (IVD)
Jennifer Braganza, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 
It is a difficult balance between the peacemaker, the leader, the facilitator and the other roles we take on in the workplace. This session will work through the different ways we can make our opinions heard without being perceived as "The Shrew."

Marketing Intelligence (VA)
Kirstie Chadwick, CEO Orange County UCF Venture Lab
Today, the majority of commercialization efforts strive for market-derived product development. Products are driven by our knowledge of the markets targeted: who the customer is and what they are looking for as well as who the competitors are and what are their perceived strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to focus on company and product evaluations that make a successful impact and reputation throughout the market.

A CEO's Perspective on Work-Life Balance (VB)
Carol Craig, President/CEO, Craig Technologies.
Learn a woman can manage her time and career and make the right choices.

 What It Takes to Succeed Today. (VC/D)
A Panel of Senior  women engineering managers will discuss what you should do more of and what you should never do again.

Estate and Financial Planning for the Future and Beyond (VE)
Anita Calabro, Vice President and Sr. Trust Administrator, Regions Morgan Keegan Trust
This session will cover all aspects and benefits of having a "financial check-up", highlighting tax and investment advantages and disadvantages in today's economic environment and providing information for what you can do to secure your families financial goals and objective.