About the Austin Forum
The mission of the Austin Forum is to promote awareness of issues and opportunities in our local and global community, to increase understanding of these issues and opportunities through both expert opinions and discussion, and to enrich lives and impact society through increased contribution/participation from increased awareness and understanding. More...
The Austin Forum meets the first Wednesday of the month and is open to the public. Join us for discussion and refreshments! This month, munch and mingle from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 6:30 pm: Tricia Berry
Trcia Berry
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Communicating and Collaborating for Change
The National Academy of Engineering has conducted a study to address the messages portrayed to pre-college students about engineering. The findings illustrate that young people want jobs that make a difference. Berry will share why and how engineering and information technology fields are shifting gears with national organizations releasing reports on effective messages, providing research-based talking points and launching marketing campaigns to recruit and retain more women and underrepresented ethnic minorities.
Join us for this engaging talk and learn how collaborative efforts are creating networks to affect change and to spread the effective messages and best practices in recruitment and retention of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students and professionals. STEM professionals will shape our future--be a part of the transformation!
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Location and Directions
Address
Research Office Complex
J.J. Pickle Research Campus
10100 Burnet Road
Building 196
Austin, Texas 78758-4497
The Research Office Complex (ROC) is located in the southwest corner of Burnet Road and Braker Lane (immediately adjacent to BEG) on the University of Texas J. J. Pickle Research Campus.
Location
The Research Office Complex
The forum will meet in seminar room 1.603 at the Research Office Complex where the Texas Advanced Computing Center is now located.
Directions
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Please enter the J.J. Pickle Research Campus from Burnet Road as the entrance on Braker will be closed.
Transportation
A shuttle service is available for traveling to and from the main campus. The shuttle stops at several locations at the PRC.
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