Tomorrow: Panels, Walt Disney Imagineering & others-STEM life stories (Feb 24, MIT)

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Sent by MIT Office of Graduate Education and from MIT's Diversity and 
Inclusion Officer(Judy JJ Jackson <jj at mit.edu <mailto:jj at mit.edu>>)- See 
below for a series of panels and presentations this weekend by great 
panelists and the President of Walt Disney Imagineering.  Feel free to 
share with post docs, all are welcome,

**
Founding of the Black Students Union at MIT**50^th Anniversary 
Celebration Kick-Off: *
Saturday, 24 February 2018**- 3:30-7:30Building 6-120 on the MIT Campus*

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*

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*

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.

*5:15-5:45Special Presentation by Bob Weis, President, Walt Disney 
Imagineering*

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.

*5:45-6:30Q&A*

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!

*6:30-7:30Reception (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!

*8:00Everyone is invited to the 50^th anniversary recital of Prof. 
Marcus Thompson.Let the*

*music soothe the savage beast in you that’s wondering which path to 
take—for now!*

*Kresge Auditorium.Please enjoy!*

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