Friday, April 21, 2023
8 am to 5:30 pm
Do you believe in changing the norms?
Do you like challenging yourself? Do you want to get involved as a rising leader in S.T.E.M.?
Every year more females are joining the technical workforce and breaking barriers in S.T.E.M. fields.
The STEM symposium was created to introduce 7th, 8th, and 9th grade girls to the world of information technology (IT). The Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas inspires girls to explore IT with an emphasis on how STEM is used in business.
Join us for the STEM Symposium where Girls are Getting Involved as Rising Leaders in S.T.E.M., learn more about STEM opportunities and discover if IT is something for you!
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Overview
Welcome
The Symposium is a great opportunity for girls to get introduced to the benefits of a STEM degree. UT Dallas is a great supporter of STEM and home to a nationwide leading undergraduate program – Information Technology and Systems.
Experience first-hand what it takes to be technical degree holders. Attend some exciting sessions, talk to experienced panelists, network with faculty and students. All this capsuled into one day. We look forward to seeing you.
Benefits
Symposium students get to:
- learn emerging technologies
- meet women professionals who are engaged in IT
- practice using STEM tools and technologies with their hands
- dine with JSOM students, staff and faculty
- engage with panel discussions with both students and women in the field
Activities
- “Work with Raspberry Pi Boards”
- “Jump into Data Analytics”
- “Learn how to code”
- “Learn about Supply Chain Management”
- “Explore UT Dallas Campus”
Dawn Owens, PhD
Director, Undergraduate Information Technology and Systems and Business Analytics Programs
I am so excited about the opportunities available in this growing field and girls have so much to offer. Please contact us to learn more about our growing program and events.
Agenda and Arrival Information
Agenda
| Time | Event | Room Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Check-In & Snack | EDR Lounge |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Programming or Supply Chain | JSOM Lab 1.302 JSOM Lab 1.211 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Supply Chain or Programming | JSOM Lab 1.302 JSOM Lab 1.211 |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch/STEM in Business, Keynote | JSOM EDR |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Reverse Career Fair | JSOM Atrium |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Data Analytics OR Raspberry Pi Boards | JSOM Lab 1.302 JSOM Lab 1.211 |
| 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Raspberry Pi Boards OR Data Analytics | JSOM Lab 1.302 JSOM Lab 1.211 |
| 5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks | EDR Lounge |
| 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Check-Out | EDR Lounge |
Arrival Information
Drop off and pick up on Friday, April 21, will be at the JSOM Atrium, Jindal School of Management. Parking passes will be provided.
Cost and Payment
Registration for this event is a nominal $15. Your registration fee covers meals and snacks, T-shirt, and materials used.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration for the camp, please notify us at least 48 hours prior to the start of the camp. A cancellation fee of $4 will be charged for each cancelled registration. If you cancel your registration less than 48 hours before the start of the camp, no refund will be issued, except in the case of medical emergencies.
Did you know?
IT is one of the fastest-growing job sectors and women remain underrepresented in the IT workforce. Here at UT Dallas, 30% of our ITS students are female. We are working to increase that number!
Meet Your Instructors
Dawn Owens
BS-ITS & BS-BUAN Program Director
Dawn received her Ph.D. in Information Technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has worked in the professional environment with industry experience encompassing both technical and management expertise.
Click here to learn more about Dawn
Monica Brussolo
Supply Chain Instructor
Monica E. Brussolo is Senior Lecturer at the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UTD and Faculty Advisor of the UTD Informs Student Chapter. She obtained her Ph.D. and Master’s degree from The University of Texas at Dallas, as well as an MBA from Texas A&M International University.
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Timothy Stephens
Raspberry Pi Instructor
Timothy Stephens is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas, bringing is a seasoned, bringing over 30 years’ experience in executive management; Information Technology; business, financial, and administrative operations; large program management; strategic planning, and executive management.
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Atanas Hansen
Programming Instructor
Atanas is a Data Management Consultant for IBM/Kyndryl and is responsible for assessing how different companies use their data to accomplish their business and technical objectives and provide recommendations. He also teaches evening technology classes at UTD where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering and Master’s degree in IT Management.
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Noor Al Rubaye
Data Analytics Instructor
Noor is a BS-ITS Student and member of the ITS Leadership Council. She is planning to pursue her Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) on graduating from BS-ITS.
Click here to know more about Noor
Memories from 2019
Testimonials – Spring 2019 G.I.R.L.S. Symposium
It made me realize how large of a role business plays in the IT field.
It let me see and understand what information technology actually is and how it helps people in their everyday life
It showed me that IT was different then what i thought, which was IT only deals with computers and coding. Now I know it much broader than that.
I honestly wasn’t too sure about what ITS was before this event, and I didn’t think it could be something fun that I’d enjoy, but I realized that it can be quite fun!
It was fun to go to different events and try cool things and meet cool people. Overall I loved everything
My favorite part about this event was the programming and the Arduino boards
This in an amazing event and it was very fun and educational. Me and my friend will definitely come back next year! We loved it so much because we got to explore our interests (mine was particularly robotics and circuit board) while having a lot of fun. Thank you for this experience!
Everyone who was involved did a great job! I hope to come next time.
