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Mentor Protégé ProgramSession #1: Orientation & STEM Career Exploration
October 14, 2015 Virginia Program 1
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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
PUMP PUMP PUMP
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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
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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
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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: [email protected] 703-766-1153
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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!
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VIRGINIA MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ COMMITTEE
Are you interested in being on the Virginia Committee?!
Please email:[email protected]
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VA CHAIR: Jenny Oh
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Irene Lane
Marva Gaylor
Maria Sasinowski
Kelly Spindel (not pictured)
Regina Yap
Camille Tolliver
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MENTOR PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM
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2010
2011
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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – MENTORS
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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
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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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http://bit.ly/1NG6hvF
POST SESSION SURVEY
Please take a moment to fill out a survey for Session #1!
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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