Best and Emerging Practices in Recruitment and Talent Development

Connect with organizations and individuals around the state and across the nation interested in the advancement of girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Explore the latest research and hear from leading experts.

The Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) is joining forces with the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN)to provide an amazing opportunity to connect with organizations and individuals around the state and across the nation interested in the advancement of girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

In the Spotlight 2009: Best and Emerging Practices in Recruitment and Talent Development
Friday, June 19, 2009
1:30 - 6 p.m.
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
Austin, Texas
Hosted in conjunction with the WEPAN 2009 National Conference

Anyone engaged in outreach activities to K-12 schools or universities, interested in recruiting more technical women into their companies or organizations, or interested in creating partnerships with companies or other organizations engaged in STEM outreach should find the information presented useful.

Sessions include:

1. Engineer Your Life and Effective Messaging to Engage Girls in STEM presented by Thea Sahr from WGBH Boston.

2. Communication, Assessment and Stereotype Threat presented by Dr. Matt McGlone from UT Austin and Girlstart.

3. Creating Successful Corporate Partnerships with panelists Ray Almgren from National Instruments, Russell Bridges from 3M, Lisa Gable from IBM and Julie Strategos from Lockheed Martin.

4. Collaboration 101 presented by the National Girls Collaborative Project.

5. Over 30 poster displays, hands-on demonstrations and booths to showcase best practices and current research in recruitment and talent development.

Get all the details and register to attend online at http://texasgirls.engr.utexas.edu/2009Conference.cfm.

Registration is just $25 and is free for K-12 educators.