The Developing STEM Leaders Program is a free, semester-long educational effort consisting of high-impact programs and workshops to advance Capitol College students, in STEM education and careers. The workshops are perfect for Capitol undergraduate students studying any of the college’s engineering, computer science, technology, or business degree programs.
2/4/11 Developing the Future Leader
@ Capitol College Auditorium, Noon-2 p.m., lunch provided
This session provides students with life lessons, tips on finding passion and motivation, managing passion in a professional and personal environment, and remaining passionate for the future. Students will be able to reflect on their goals and aspirations, and will be provided with tools that will assist them with future goals.
2/25/11 The NASA TRMM Mission and Velcro Sat Team
@ Capitol College Noon-3 p.m.
During this event, students will be introduced to the Space Operations Institute (SOI), Capitol College’s student-run NASA satellite control center. Students will receive behind-the-scenes demonstrations of the mission center and receive a status briefing by mission scientists from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The SOI director and associate professor of astronautical engineering will conduct a hands-on workshop following the visit to the mission center. Finally, the Velcro Sat Team will offer a presentation detailing their progress to date.
3/11/11 NASA Leadership (Systems Engineering)
@ Capitol College Noon-3 p.m.
This workshop will use the system engineering material from the Space Systems Engineering website. The introductory module “What is Systems Engineering” will be presented first. Students will also view a video by Gentry Lee titled “So You Want to be a Systems Engineer.” Students will read and discuss a NASA Case Study during one of the workshop’s “Pause and Learn” opportunities. Student learning will be assessed at the end of the workshop when participants will be asked to explain the importance of systems engineering in NASA projects. For more information, visit spacese.spacegrant.org.
4/8/11 STEM Workforce and Leadership Development
@ Capitol College Noon-3 p.m.
Students will be provided an opportunity to interact with representatives from local and regional businesses (e.g., aerospace, NASA, NSA, etc.) and learn about local careers available in STEM fields. This workshop will also feature a Career Expo where students can receive materials and talk directly with company recruiters regarding employment opportunities.
4/29/11 Project Management
@ Capitol College Noon-3 p.m.
Students will learn the differences between leadership and management. The important leadership traits that apply to engineering and project management responsibilities will be stressed. Through lectures, exercises and case studies, students will better understand their individual leadership abilities.
5/2/11 Putting It All Together
@ Capitol College 4-5 p.m.
This final workshop will be the culminating event with Dr. Michael Wood, Capitol College president, in attendance. At this ceremony certificates of completion will be issued to students who successfully participated in four of the previous five workshops.
For more information on The Developing Stem Leaders Program, contact Rachel Burns at reburns@capitol-college.edu. Funding provided by: Lockheed Martin Foundation, Northrop Grumman and Maryland Space Grant Consortium.