Following its inaugural event in 2019, the WIAM Forum 2021 continues to address the diversity gap in manufacturing and foster career growth by holding a panel discussion and professional development workshop. This forum is organized by the ASME Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED). Funding for this event is being provided by MED and the ASME Technology and Engineering Communities (TEC) Sector and it is co-sponsored by SME. All genders are welcome!
Session I [60 mins]: Panel of Advanced Manufacturing Leaders
Panel Topic: Career Pathways and Leadership Experiences in Advanced Manufacturing
Panelists:
- Jennifer Fielding
Government – Air Force Research Laboratory,
Chief, Composites Branch
- Jian Cao
Academia – Northwestern University,
Associate VP for Research
Director, NIMSI
Cardiss Collins Professor
- Delcie Durham
Academia – University of South Florida,
Professor Emerita
Session II [30 mins]: Virtual Networking
Session III [60 mins]: Professional Development Workshop
ASME MED WIAM 2021 Workshop Moderator: Crystal Morrison , EverRise, Founder & CEO
Live Interactive Session: Learning to Lead: Empowerment and Advocacy
Leadership skills are absolutely necessary, even for scientists and engineers. In this session, participants will learn the difference between empowering leadership and controlling leadership. They will learn 4 specific ways to empower others. In addition, participants will receive guidance on how to clarify roles and responsibilities to advocate for themselves and/or empower their team. Tools gained in this session can be used immediately whether working in an office, lab or virtual environment.
Post-Forum Discussions [30 mins]
Discussion I: SME Presentation
Discussion II: ASME's Volunteer Orientation and Leadership Training (VOLT) Presentation
Date: Tuesday afternoon, June 22, 2021, 12 pm – 3 pm (EST)
Location: Note: Link to WIAM 2021 Forum will be available to the attendees who register for the ASME NAMRC49/MSEC 2021 Conference (details to be announced)
ASME MED WIAM 2021 Organizing Committee:
Annie Dian-Ru Li – Lead Organizer, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Megan McGovern, General Motors Global R&D Center
Maya Reslan, NIST Guest Researcher Program
Barbara Linke, University of California – Davis
Gloria Wiens, University of Florida
ASME MED WIAM 2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
ASME MED WIAM is seeking sponsors that would like to support WIAM Forum 2021 and future events. The sponsors will be connected with the WIAM committees and recognized as one of the supporters displayed in the WIAM’s social media or conference presentations. Learn more about the sponsorship opportunities.