Design your Destiny: BSU 50th Anniversary Kick-Off
Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 3:30pm to 10:00pm
MIT Campus, 6-120
Panelists and the President of Walt Disney Imagineering will set fire to the imagination of MIT students and other audience members by sharing their life stories in- and outside of STEM. They will ignite conversation about the myriad career journeys that an MIT degree can launch. Their work and lives are what dreams are made of, and they just might illuminate the map for your STEM path!
3:30-4:15 Panel 1 (6-120)
Faculty and alums who have pursued STEM careers and made remarkable accomplishments, including induction into STEM academies. And was there life outside the classroom or the lab? You better believe it! Come listen and get your questions ready—the after-panels Q&A should be very enjoyable.
Moderator: Prof. Paula Hammond, ChemE
Panelists: Prof. Wesley Harris, Aero/Astro
Prof. Jim Gates, Physics, Brown University
Dr. Aprille Ericsson, NASA
Dr. Melissa A. Smith, MIT Lincoln Labs (Chemical, Microsystem, Nanoscale Technologies)
4:20-5:05 Panel 2 (6-120)
Faculty and alums who have pursued careers outside of the usual STEM areas and enjoyed taking paths not expected from a STEM degree. “The road not taken” just might be the one you really want!
Moderator: Dr. Robbin Chapman, EECS. Educator, entrepreneur, academic leader.
Panelists: Mr. Colin “Topper” Carew, Architecture/Environmental Design. Producer. Director.
Mr. Louis Fouché, Physics, ChemE. Jazz Saxophonist, Late Night Stephen Colbert show.
Prof. Melissa Amah Edoh, HASTS. Global Studies and Language.
Dr. Kelvin Frazier, MIT Crs.5. Sirius XM Top 40 R&B Artist.
5:15-5:45 Special Presentation by Bob Weis, President, Walt Disney Imagineering (6-120)
Walt Disney Imagineering is the unique, creative force behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that dreams up, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships, real estate developments, and regional entertainment venues worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from the dynamic global team of creative and technical professionals building on the Disney legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment through technical innovation and creativity. Bob’s presentation will bridge panelists discussion about technical and creative careers, showcasing Imagineers’ work and backgrounds, offering a view into what a career at Imagineering looks like.
5:45-6:30 Q&A (6-120)
Don’t miss this! In this interactive conversation with Bob Weis and all of the panelists, your imagination is unfettered and you can dare to explore possible turns that your career paths might take.
6:30-7:30 Reception (Lobby of 6-120)
Mingle with the panelists and audience members. Throw caution to the wind and ask the crazy questions! Don’t forget to get the business cards.
8:00 50th anniversary recital of Prof. Marcus Thompson (Kresge Auditorium)
Everyone is invited!
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Conferences/Seminars/Lectures, Community Event, Performing Arts, Career Development
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Academic, Career Development, Diversity/Inclusion, Arts/Music/Film
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School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P), School of Engineering (SoE), School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS), School of Science
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