IEC Catalyst Workshop: Making Better Engineers Through Social Justice
October 26, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT
Online Meeting
October 28, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Online Meeting
The IEC convened for a two-day virtual workshop that brought together MSIs, PWIs, and industry partners to discuss strategies, research opportunities, and establish equitable partnerships that address emerging technologies and research opportunities. Participants learned about best practices for making better engineers through social justice.
Participants included:
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IEC Sustaining Members (HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and other MSIs)
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IEC Affiliate Members (PWIs) and PWIs interested in learning more about becoming an IEC partner
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IEC Corporate Members and industry representatives interested in learning more about becoming an IEC partner
Program Schedule
Tuesday, October 26: Day 1
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11:00 am CDT
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Welcome and Introductions
Program Features / IEC Sustaining Member Highlights
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11:15 am CDT
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Opportunities and Resources for Support
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12:00 pm CDT
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Breakout Sessions
Session 1 - Tech Pipeline: What Industry Needs from Future Engineers
Session 2 - Retaining & Preparing Engineers of Color
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Thursday, October 28: Day 2
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1:00 pm CDT
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Welcome and Review of Day 1
Building Equitable Partnerships & Increasing the Pipeline to Address Technical Topics in ECE
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1:15 pm CDT
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Technology Group Breakouts
Technology Group 1: Semiconductors
Technology Group 2: Applied AI
Technology Group 3: 5G
Technology Group 4: Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing
Technology Group 5: Green Energy
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2:30 pm CDT
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Technology Group Reports and Summary
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2:45 pm CDT
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Open Forum
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