8:30

• Registration and Breakfast
  • Location: Atrium

9:00-9:45

• Breakfast and Fireside Chat
  • Location: Auditorium

10:00-11:00

• (Option #1) The Google Memo and Pay Equity
  • Just when you thought this myth was dead, a former Google engineer gave it new life in August
    when he claimed that biological differences between men and women are the reason there aren’t
    more women in STEM.  Really? Can underlying biological differences in psychological
    attributes between women and men explain the underrepresentation of women in STEM
    companies and in leadership positions? In this session, I present evidence of cutting-edge research on this question (spoiler alert: the answer in no!) and explore the evidence on other hypothesis: unconscious biases, gender roles, and the companies’ demand for temporal flexibility.

• (Option #2) It’s a STEM World
  • Want to secure a job in the workforce of tomorrow?  How about doubling your salary?  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage of those in STEM careers was more than double the median wage for all workers in May 2013. In 2015, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, said the United States would need to increase its yearly production of undergraduate STEM degrees by 34 percent over current rates to match the demand forecast for STEM professionals.Learn how Questrom alumnae have navigated their way into the world of STEM careers. Find out how you can succeed in the economy of the future.

11:15-12:15

• (Option #1) Strengthening Your Life Team: Guide to Developing Significant Relationships
  • Who do you go to when you have difficult life decisions to make?  In today’s session, you will begin to discover how to proactively evaluate the people you choose to share life with you.  This goes well beyond the walls of career or mentoring.  It extends into friendships, relatives, neighbors and community relationships.  Learn actionable ways to develop a personal circle of trust that will have your best interest in mind no matter how critical the circumstances may be. This session is sure to be interactive and self-enlightening.

• (Option #2) How to Develop your Personal Brand and Apply it for Career Success
  • In this presentation you will hear from a corporate marketing and branding professional and Questrom career professionals with experience in professional branding for career success. You will walk away from this session with a clear understanding of what branding is and its importance in career success. You will also learn how to develop your personal brand strategy, apply your brand during a career path or industry transition and improve your online presence.

• (Option #3) BE THAT WOMAN | A Discussion on Standing Up, Stepping Up, and Getting Noticed
  • Competition and gender exclusion exist in the work environment – How do you create positive change within your organization and navigate a dynamic workplace?  How do you stand out without alienating others?  Join this session to uncover key lessons learned and new insights which will inspire you take action.  Highlights include:
    • Understand when to lead, when to follow and when to move on;
    • Assert your presence using strong verbal skills;
    • Overcome bias and internal fears that prevent you from stepping up; and
    • Ways you can pay it forward

12:30-2:00

• Networking Lunch
  • Location: 4th Floor Dining Rooms

2:00-3:00

• (Option #1) Mindfulness Matters: The Practical Side of Meditation
  • Experience the practical side of Oneness Meditation in this experiential concurrent session. Stacie Nardizzi takes you through a down-to-earth approach of exploring and unveiling the mystery behind mindfulness and basic meditation principles. Learning the foundation of a practice, applicable to everyday life in your work environment and beyond can contribute to overall health and well-being, increased productivity and longevity.

• (Option #2) The Multigenerational Workplace
  • Millennials are a frequent topic in the popular media and in professional research…and have become a focal point for business organizations as they consider the needs of their employee base. This session will expand beyond the more common “what about these Millennials?” and discuss common characteristics of the three dominant generations in today’s workplace – Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials – with an eye towards tactics to enhance the inherent value of the strengths of each, and how we can find effective middle ground.

3:15-4:15

• (Option #1) Financial Planning for Women
  • Everyone worries about having enough money in retirement.  But are there issues specific to women when it comes to planning for our future? Learn about what obstacles and contingencies are out there for women and planning for retirement and how we can best prepare ourselves.

• (Option #2) Effective Networking for Professionals
  • This panel will explore how networks and affinity groups can be leveraged in order to achieve your professional goals.  The panelists will discuss their own experiences as professional women and offer guidance on expanding your network of personal and professional contacts and utilizing those you may already have.