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BeWISE 2010 Conference
Save the Date: Thursday, March 11- Friday, March 12, 2010
Recurring Theme: Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet
Location: EPA Region 5 Office, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chgo. IL 60604, 3rd Floor (Visitor Guide)
Cost: Free of charge (Who Should Attend?)
Registration: Pre-registration required. Seating is limited. Registration opens in late fall.
Presentation Submissions and Requests: Accepting applications now through December 15th! (Download BeWISE Presentation Application (PDF) (1p, 34KB) | Contact Info)
BeWISE 2010 Conference, a follow up to the 2009 event as a result of the overwhelming number of positive responses received, will provide a regional platform for women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to discuss, collaborate, and educate others on environmental issues and successes that range from local to international in scope. BeWise 2010 will bring a valuable, rewarding experience to ANY individual involved in or wanting to become apart of a technical conference. The conference will expose participants to outstanding oral presentations, training, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Call for Papers and PresentationsEPA Region 5 Federal Women's Program Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Committee is pleased to extend this invitation for papers and presentations submissions from internal staff and external parties. WISE welcomes new ideas and topics. Generally, presentations are expected to fall under any of the following categories (but NOT limited to):
- Ecology
- Human Health
- Environmental Research
- Data Analysis
- Art, Design & Technology (e.g. Mapping, Web Applications, Architectural Development, etc.)
- Career Development
- Other Environmental Issues
- Research in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environmental Studies
- Sharing Experiences in Development, Implementation, and Successes of Environmentally-related Programs/Projects
- Women & Gender Studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environmental Studies
- Methods for Getting Support and Recognition of Work
- Entrepreneurship and the Environment
- Integrating Community Involvement with Saving the Planet
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for professional networks; collegiate and graduate students; environmentalists; as well as local, state, and federal government entities. Among those who will benefit greatly from attending the Conference include (but NOT limited to):
| Architects Agronomists Biological Scientists Consultants Ecologists Economists Educators Engineers Environmental Protection Specialists Foresters Geographers Geologists Health Scientists Hydrologists & Hydrogeologists Human Resources IT & GIS Specialists Legislators & Legislative Staff |
Legal Practitioners Local, State, Regional, Tribal & Federal Government Reps Mathematicians Managers NGO's & Community Based Organizations Physical Scientists Planners Policy Makers Regulators Researchers Sociologists Soil Scientists Statisticians Students |
Recent Past Activities:
WISE Shadow Week, May 11-15, 2009
WISE offered opportunities for students to shadow staff persons in our Region 5 - Chicago office. During Shadow Week, WISE partnered with local high schools, colleges, and universities to bridge the gap between academia and career lives. The week gave students insight to what it is like to have a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics here at EPA. Shadow opportunities were offered per availability and on a first come, first served basis. WISE plans to host a shadow week in the upcoming months.
BeWISE Conference 2009
Women's History Month Theme: "Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet"
The Region 5 Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Committee proudly introduced BeWISE Conference 2009.
Conference Dates: March 12-13, 2009 (Agenda)
Location: EPA Region 5 Office, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 3rd Floor (Contact Info)
Cost: Free of charge. (Who Attended?)
BeWise 2009 Conference provided a regional platform for women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to discuss, collaborate, and educate others on environmental issues and successes that range from local to international in scope. The 2009 Women's History Month theme, Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet, set the framework for the conference.
Agenda
Day One - Thursday, March 12, 2009
Time |
Activity |
8:00 a.m. - Noon |
Registration |
9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. (5 mins) |
Welcome and Logistics (Khalia Poole, EPA) |
9:05 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. (10 mins) |
Opening Remarks and Introduction of Keynote Speaker (Tinka Hyde, EPA) |
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (45 mins) |
Keynote Address (Ginger Zee, NBC 5 News) |
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. (15 mins) |
BREAK |
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (60 mins) |
EPA Workout: The Pollutant Diet for the Ohio River (Jean Chruscicki, EPA) |
11:15 a.m. – Noon (45 mins) |
The Windy or Smoggy City? |
Noon – 1:00 p.m. |
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN |
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (60 mins) |
Surf Your Internet or Waters? |
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (15 mins) |
BREAK |
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (45 mins) |
New Life for Women: Overcoming a Toxic Environment (Auralene Toni Glymph, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago) |
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (60 mins) |
Women of Color and the Green Movement (Panel) Panelists: |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (60 mins) |
BudWISE Networking Event/Local Restaurant or Bar |
Day Two - Friday, March 13, 2009
Time |
Activity |
8:00 a.m. - Noon |
Registration |
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (60 mins) |
Google This, Enviro That! Intro to Mapping Technology at EPA (Lucy Stanfield and Carmen Maso, EPA) |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (60 mins) |
SCARCE: A Discussion About Composting, Book+Supplies Reuse, and Medicine in
Waste Streams (Kay McKeen, SCARCE) |
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (15 mins) |
BREAK |
11:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. (25 mins) |
Women in the Workplace (Dr. Louise Coleman, Former Superintendent of Joilet Public Schools) |
11:40 a.m. – Noon (20 mins) |
Findings on the Benefits of Eating Raw Foods/Achieving Good Health (Chef Mehmet) |
Noon – 1:00 p.m. |
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN |
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (30 mins) |
Scenarios Addressing United Parcel Service’s Energy Acquisition (Megan Pease, University of Wisconsin at Madison) |
| 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm (15 mins) | The 8 Principles of Green-Village-Building (Naomi Davis, BIG/Blacks in Green) |
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (30 mins) |
"The Use of Biogas at Wastewater Treatment Plants” (Jenny Davison, EPA) |
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (15 mins) |
BREAK |
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (30 mins) |
Identifying Environmental Justice Concerns (Andy Anderson, EPA) |
3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. (20 mins) |
Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Careers for Young Women and Girls (Deborah Pascal, US Dept of Labor Women's Bureau) |
3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (10 mins) |
Open Discussion: Next Steps and Local Changes for Women |
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (30 mins) |
Closing Remarks and Awards |
Who Attended?
BeWISE was targeted toward EPA employees, other Federal Agencies, Local & State Governments, Universities, Colleges, and local professional networks. The conference drew a very diverse audience, securing over 170 registrations.
Contact Info
For more information on WISE in Region 5, please contact:Khalia Poole (poole.khalia@epa.gov), WISE Chair
U.S. EPA
Region 5
Federal Women's Program
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Committee
77 West Jackson Blvd., WQ-16J
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-4194