October 2016
Breakfast with Dr. Steven Holbrook
Dr. Holbrook is a geophysicist who works with crustal-scale marine reflection and refraction seismic surveys. In addition to his marine geophysics research, he also has an interest in near-surface environmental geophysics as it pertains to watershed hydrology. Dr. Holbrook is a co-founder of the WyCehg (Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics). WyCEHG (pronounced "Y-Keg") was established in July 2012 by a $20 M grant from the National Science Foundation's EPSCoR program -- the largest research grant ever awarded to the University of Wyoming. …
Find out more »Suite 333 Grand Opening
Syracuse University administrators are invited to learn more about EMPOWER and celebrate the completion of the new EMPOWER Office Suite. This event is by invitation only. Please contact Deanna McCay for more information.
Find out more »December 2016
Peer Mentoring Workshop and Breakfast
This event is for EMPOWER trainees only. Please contact Deanna McCay (dhmccay@syr.edu) if you are interested in attending.
Find out more »February 2017
MBTI Workshop
Dr. Kate Lewis, Associate Professor in Biology, will be leading a workshop on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test. This event is co-sponsored by Syracuse University's WiSE. Seating is limited, so please check back for details about registering. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »March 2017
Strategic Career Planning Workshop
Dr. Josh Henkin, from STEM Career Services, will be facilitating a workshop on Strategic Career Planning. This workshop explores the skills and best practices for transitioning from an academic environment to one of the numerous non-academic career paths. It introduces students to a more strategic approach to career planning that encourages them to gain experience and build their professional network early in their academic training. Topics covered include: creating your “elevator pitch,” networking as a part of life, developing the…
Find out more »April 2017
Joel Burken
Dr. Joel G. Burken, Curators Distinguished Professor in Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, will be seminar speaker on Monday, April 10 from 4-5 pm. His talk, entitled "Reconnecting Urban Hydrology with Green Roofs and Infrastructure – Understanding the Benefits," is part of the Environmental Engineering Seminar Series and is co-sponsored by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Reconnecting Urban Hydrology with Green Roofs and Infrastructure – Understanding the Benefits Abstract:…
Find out more »Environmental Consulting Career Panel
A two-hour panel discussion about environmental consulting as a possible career. Lunch will be served. Panelists include: Emily Bernzott, PE - Design Engineer, NTM Engineering Timothy Daniluk, Project Scientist, ERM Kenneth Hubbard, Buckeye Partners, LP (corporate environmental department) Brian Solomon, Senior Scientist, Anchor QEA, LLC This event is open to graduate students enrolled in the Water-Energy Seminar.
Find out more »September 2017
EMPOWER Orientation
Details to come. Tentatively planned for 2:30-4:30 with a reception to follow. This event is for EMPOWER trainees only. Please contact Deanna for more information.
Find out more »October 2017
EMPOWER External Advisors Meeting
The External Advisory Committee (EAC) is comprised of five scientists with a range of professional experiences related to the research themes of EMPOWER. The advisors are from the following industries: energy, advocacy, government research, environmental consulting, and educational programming to serve underrepresented students in STEM. The EAC provides guidance for programming to ensure high-level performance of EMPOWER graduates in the workplace. The EAC will be visiting Syracuse University on Thursday, Oct. 5. During their visit, the EAC will be hearing about EMPOWER's…
Find out more »November 2017
Workshop on Implicit Bias and Inclusive Practices
Dr. Wade Pickren, from Cosmos Hill Associates, will be leading a workshop to introduce students to the concept of implicit bias. The three-hour workshop will consist of information, active learning, and exercises. Lunch will be included. Room location HL500. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Deanna at dhmccay@syr.edu
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