Announcing IEEE WIE ILC 2020 Virtual Series: Leading through Change

Register now for the  IEEE Women in Engineering  International Leadership Conference (WIE ILC)  2020 Virtual Series!

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We hope that the global IEEE community is staying safe and healthy during these times. While we were looking forward to meeting for the 2020 IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (WIE ILC) in San Diego this year, the conference is pivoting to a virtual series, planned with our attendees in mind.  The IEEE WIE ILC Virtual Series will take place throughout June 2020, offering 1-hour sessions, live panel discussions, virtual networking opportunities, and an on-demand library for you to browse when is convenient for you.  The current circumstances have led to more challenges, both professionally and personally, for the women in tech community, and strong leadership is needed now more than ever. As a result, we've updated the theme of the Virtual Series to "Leading through Change". Our speakers have adapted their content to make sure it's relevant and worth you taking the time out of your already hectic schedules.  Plus, the IEEE WIE ILC Virtual Series is free to attend! Registration is now open and we encourage you to sign up early and share with anyone you think can benefit from attending.

The IEEE WIE ILC 2020 Speaker Lineup includes:

Telle Whitney Co-Founder, Grace Hopper Celebration Sonita Lontoh SVP and Global Head of Marketing for HP’s 3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing Sallie Krawcheck CEO and Co-Founder of Ellevest

Erica Lockheimer Vice President, Software Engineering LinkedIn Learning, Lead – Women In Tech @ LinkedIn Anar Simpson Global Ambassador for Technovation, Strategic Partnerships Advisor - TechWomen Susan Kathy Land IEEE President-Elect 2020

Patty Burke Innovation and Venture Catalyst, Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) Enric Bernal Latin America Manager and Global Solutions Faculty, Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) Kelly Simmons Senior Faculty, Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Lea-Ann W. Berst Producer, Pioneers in Skirts Ashley Maria Director, Pioneers in Skirts

These speakers bring tremendous knowledge and experience, from leading boards for global organizations to receiving recognition as leaders for women in technology. Together, their stories will inspire you no matter what stage of career you are in.  Learn more about the speakers here.

View the IEEE WIE ILC 2020 Virtual Program

Virtual STEM Cafe May 13 Eating in 21st Century

This is a reminder to register to attend our virtual STEM Café on May 13, 2020, 6-8:00 PM. As some of our restaurant attendees might remember, this café on May 13, was on our spring line-up.  We will be talking about Eating  in the 21^stCentury. We will have three speakers for approximately one hour, followed by discussion from our audience.  Send in questions ahead of time if you would like to my email, but you will be able to write in your questions and comments during the first hour. Please spread the word!

We know that diets rich in plant-based foods, such as the Planetary Health diet and the Plant Forward diet, are good for us and the planet. But how can we make healthy eating choices, especially now that we’re staying home more and shopping less? This presentation will provide you with the latest information about the relationship between the foods we eat, our health and the environment. You’ll get sensible solutions for healthy, nutritious meals that will fit your lifestyle.

                At the café, you’ll learn about how to make healthy eating choices from nutrition experts:

·         Julie Ann Patterson, NIU Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics,

·         Nancy Prange, Registered Dietitian and Dietetic Internship Director at NIU, and

·         Lisa Brandt, Registered Dietitian.

To register, go to http://go.niu.edu/HealthyEating. A link to the event will be provided in your confirmation email. Click the link to join the meeting (via Adobe Connect) by 5:50 p.m. on May 13. The online room will open at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m. and will last approximately 2 hours. On a computer, the Chrome browser works best, and you will be asked to download the Adobe Connect app. For tablets and mobile phones, go to your app store and download the Adobe Connect mobile app before attending. You will be able to listen to the speakers and will have a chance to type in your questions.

Since we had questions from previous audiences about how to connect, I am attaching directions for anyone that hasn’t downloaded Adobe Connect in previous weeks. If you have further questions, contact Judith Dymond, Ed.D. atjdymond@niu.edu and I will connect you with someone who can help.