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2006 Agenda

Thursday, July 13, 2006
 
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration
Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport Hotel Lobby

5:30 p.m.
Opening Reception
6:30 p.m.
Introductions and Dinner   Pictures
7:30 p.m.

Keynote Address: The Success of Women Scientists in the 21st Century   Pictures

Dr. Wanda Ward, Deputy Assistant Deputy Assistant Director

Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences, National Science Foundation

Friday, July 14, 2006
 
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Buses depart hotel for UMBC
9:00 a.m.

Welcome, Overview of ADVANCE and Faculty Horizons

Dr. J. Lynn Zimmerman

Vice Provost, Professor of Biological Sciences, UMBC

9:20 a.m.

Securing Your First Faculty Position: Part A   Pictures
The faculty on this panel will provide important information on the differences between teaching and research positions,discussing small liberal arts colleges, historically black colleges and universities, medium- and large- research universities. In addition, they will provide insight for preparing research and teaching statements. Invited panelists include:
Dr. Kelly Mack
Professor of Natural Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Dr. Phyllis Robinson
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, UMBC


Dr. Sue Rosser

Dean of the Ivan Allen College, Georgia Tech

Dr. Adele Wolfson
Professor of Chemistry, Associate Dean of the College, Wellesley College

10:45 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m.

Securing Your First Faculty Position: Part B   Pictures
This interactive session covers key tips on successfully interviewing for your first faculty position and how to negotiate to get what you need to be a success. Invited panelists include:
Dr. Ilene Busch-Vishniac
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Susan Butts
Director of External Technology, The Dow Chemical Company
Dr. Janet Rutledge
Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School, UMBC
12:15 p.m.
Lunch with UMBC STEM Department Chairs and Faculty Liaisons   Pictures
1:30 p.m.
Faculty Horizons Group Photograph   Pictures
2:00 p.m.
Getting that First Grant!   Pictures

Dr. Judith Verbecke
Deputy Division Director, Division of Integrative Organismal Biology, National Science Foundation
3:30 p.m.
Break
3:45 p.m.

Getting the Most out of Teaching   Pictures

Dr. Jack Prostko
Director of the Faculty Development Center, UMBC
Dr. J. Lynn Zimmerman
Vice Provost, Professor of Biological Sciences, UMBC

 
6:30 p.m.
Buses depart the hotel for the Baltimore Inner Harbor
Enjoy dinner and time to explore (on your own).
10:00 p.m.
Buses depart the Baltimore Inner Harbor
Saturday, July 15, 2006
 
   
8:30 a.m.

Tenure, Promotion & Mentoring   Pictures

Dr. Marilyn Demorest
Vice Provost, Professor of Psychology, UMBC

Dr. Lisa Kelly
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UMBC
Dr. Patrice McDermott
Chair and Associate Professor of American Studies, UMBC
Dr. Renetta Tull
PROMISE Program Director, UMBC

10:00 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.

Thriving in STEM!   Pictures

Successful female faculty discuss how to balance work and family, handle criticism and rejection, and keep a sense of humor!

Dr. Rachel Brewster
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, UMBC
Dr. Sue Gregurick
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UMBC
Dr. Penny Rheingans
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, UMBC
Dr. Lynn Sparling
Associate Professor of Physics, UMBC

12:00 p.m.
Lunch

Review reimbursement procedures and complete expense statements.
1:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Adjourn
Hotel shuttle buses depart for airport and train station as scheduled by participants.