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• Diversity and Inclusion in Robotics: The Black in Robotics Initiative

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    21 Jan 2021
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
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  Diversity and Inclusion in Robotics:
  The Black in Robotics Initiative

  Thursday, 21 January 2021

  9:00 am EST

  The American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) and the Engineering & Computing Education Program (ECEP) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) are excited to present a series of webinars exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE/I) in the design and management of technological systems. 
  

  The series continues on 21 January 2021 from 9-10 am ET with Dr. Ayanna Howard on the Blacks in Robotics initiative.

  About the Presenter

  Ayanna Howard, Ph.D. is the Linda J. and Mark C. Smith Professor and Chair of the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She also holds a faculty appointment in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and serves on the Board of Directors for the Partnership on AI and Autodesk. Dr. Howard’s career focus is on intelligent technologies that must adapt to and function within a human-centered world. Her work, which encompasses advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), assistive technologies, and robotics, has resulted in over 250 peer-reviewed publications in a number of projects - from healthcare robots in the home to AI-powered STEM apps for children with diverse learning needs.  To date, her unique accomplishments have been highlighted through a number of awards and articles, including highlights in USA Today, Upscale, and TIME Magazine, as well as being recognized as one of the 23 most powerful women engineers in the world by Business Insider and one of the Top 50 U.S. Women in Tech by Forbes. In 2013, she also founded Zyrobotics, which develops STEM educational products to engage children of all abilities. Prior to Georgia Tech, Dr. Howard was a Senior Robotics Researcher and Deputy Manager in the Office of the Chief Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She has also served as the Associate Director of Research for the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines, Chair of the Robotics Ph.D. program, and the Associate Chair for Faculty Development in ECE at Georgia Tech.

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• Careers in Product Development

  • When
    27 Jan 2021
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
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    Zoom event, Information will be sent upon registration
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  ASEM Student Webinars - Academic Partnership Series
  

  "Careers in Product Development"

  A webinar for Academic Partnerships and Student Members

  
  

  

  Presenter Joseph W Lampinen, NPDP, PMP
  

  Senior Director, Product Development, Kelly

   27 Jan 2021 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST)

  Technical product design, as delivered by an engineer, provides only one part of the complete ready-for-market package needed by manufacturers to launch a new product. Product Development is a rewarding career field requiring unique combinations of technical ingenuity, project management skill, and business/marketing savvy. The ability for engineers and engineering leaders to enter the field is excellent, with the proper preparation. This session will address the product development profession, common career pathways, and how to prepare oneself to compete for opportunities.

  Bio

  Mr. Lampinen is a product development leader focused on creating and developing products and services that employ technology and other means to meet the talent and work outcome needs of engineering and technology practitioners. He holds a Master of Science degree in technology from Purdue University, as well as a graduate certificate in engineering law and management from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in technology and operations from Western Illinois University. Mr. Lampinen holds credentials as a New Product Development Professional, Project Management Professional, and Certified Manufacturing Engineer.

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  For more information on ASEM’s academic partnership program please visit https://www.asem.org/AcademicPartnership 

  
  

  ASEM offers an educational webinar pertaining to the Engineering Management profession. Each webinar is worth 1 PDH. If you need a certificate for this, please email asem-hq@asem.org. 

  
  

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