STEMExplore Virtual Career Connection with a Program Manager at Department of Homeland Security

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

N/A

Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Character Education, Community Interests, Industrial Technology, Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Service Learning

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

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Booking Information

This live virtual event is only available on May 5, 2020 at 4:00 PM EASTERN.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact EarthEcho International

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

EarthEcho virtual learning experiences are open to everyone. Each event will focus on specific science standards for middle and/or high school students, but will be enjoyable and informative for a wide range of audiences. We consider a participant anyone who logs on to view the event. We’d love it if you could watch for the duration and ask questions, but it is not required.

About This Provider

 

EarthEcho International

Washington, D.C.
United States

EarthEcho collaborates with youth and educators around the world to provide knowledge and develop tools that drive meaningful environmental action to protect and restore our ocean planet. Reaching more than 2 million people in 146 countries, we support the next generation to become environmental leaders who will transform the future.

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Program Details

Format

The conversation will focus on women in STEM and the STEMExplore Mentor will share her personal journey and the positive influences that helped her to realize her professional capabilities.

1. This program will begin with a brief overview of EarthEcho International and STEM careers
2. The featured STEMExplore Mentor will tell us their story, where they came from and how they became interested in their career.
3. We will learn about the STEMExplore Mentor's career and how their work contributes to a sustainable future.
4. Participants will be able to ask questions and interact with the featured speaker via chat and interactive video.
5. Time for questions and answers will be woven throughout the program.

Objectives

During this 45-minute session, the participants will:

- Learn about national security and engineering as a career in general;
- Observe the day to day tasks of a program manager in Homeland Security and a Professional Engineer;
- Gain insight into a STEM career and learn the steps it takes to become a professional in this area;
- Ask interview questions of the STEMExplore expert.