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SESSION 5: GIT Graduation & How Can You Change The World
Welcome Back GIT GIRLSMake sure to sign in at the front!
Networking Exercise:Talk to at least 3 protégés and/or mentors1. Use the 3 PUMP handshake to introduce yourself2. State your name and where you go to school or work3. Share what you would like to say to Mentors/Proteges4. Think about how you can use your Passion + STEM to Change the
World (for graduation session)
WELCOME Girls in Technology Mentor Protégé Program
VIRGINIA
Session 5: GRADUATION & How Can YOU Change the World
Agenda:The GIT Mentor-Protégé Program starts promptly at 6:00 PM. • 6:00 – 6:20: Sign-in/Networking/Refreshments(You must sign in with the GIT front desk in order to record your attendance) • 6:20 – 6:25: Welcome & Announcements – Jenny Oh• 6:25 – 6:55pm: GIT Talks – Irene Lane and Sabrina Hersi Issa• 6:55 – 8:00pm: GRADUATION – Jenny Oh/Edith Ababio/Trish Barber• 8:05 – 8:25pm: Final Mentor-Protégé Session• 8:25pm: AWARDS – Trish Barber• 8:30pm: Closing – Edith Ababio• GROUP PHOTOS
GIT SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 x 2
Essay or video submission
CashSTEM Camps/ Programs
Electronic application
Experience
http://www.womenintechnology.org/git/scholarships
WHO: For Middle School – High School GirlsWHAT: HANDS-ON STEAM DEMONSTRATIONS and SPEAKER PANEL
Northern Virginia/Washington DC AreaWHEN: Thursday May 14, 2015 5:00 – 7:30PMWHERE: The Women in Military Service for America Memorial (Washington DC)Register Now!
Loudon CountyWHEN: Thursday April 30, 2015 5:00 – 7:30PMWHERE: Orbital Register Now!
Latest STEAM Demonstrations / Leadership Panel
GIT EVENT: SHARING OUR SUCCESS
https://womenintechnology.wufoo.com/forms/girls-in-technology-sharing-our-success-loudoun/
http://womenintechnology.wufoo.com/forms/girls-in-technology-sharing-our-success-may-14/
EVENT:
http://makerfairenova.com/attend/
Technology DemosLatest Inventions3D PrintersRocketsRoboticsDo It Your Self Projects
OPPORTUNITYAll-Girls Summer Computer Game Design Course!
Introducing Game Design Course designed for and by High School girls, in partnership with WITEF and GIT Mentor Protégé Program.
MGTA will help Virginia Serious Games Institute, Starlift Games, launch first game, AngelCraze. Starlift Games is founded by a woman committed to making positive games uniquely targeted towards girls.
Learn GAME DESIGN, GAME MECHANICS, in INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS.
This class is recommended for middle school and high school girls. Scholarships available.
Questions? Contact Vera Lichtenberg: [email protected]
GIT Talks:
HOW CAN YOU CHANGE THE WORLD
IRENE LANEModerator
SABRINA HERSI ISSA
CEO, Be Bold Media: a digital agency focused on global
advocacy and the co-founder of End Famine, a campaign
dedicated to developing sustainable solutions to hunger, food
security and humanitarian assistance.
Co-Director, New/s Disruptors: a project working to re-frame
the narrative of digital disruption in journalism to champion the
experiences and contributions of diverse voices.
Organizer, Rights & Tech: a gathering for technologists and
activists and runs Survivor Fund, a political fund dedicated to
defending the rights of survivors of sexualized violence.
Truman National Security Partner: advises human rights
tech organizations on Digital Democracy and the African
Future.
Board of Directors: NARAL Pro-Choice America, Web of
Chance, Exhale Pro-Voice, Project on Middle East Democracy
Education: Ohio State University – studied International
Relations & Diplomacy, Political Science and Women's
Studies. Languages: English, Somali, Arabic, Italian, and Turkish
GIT : What a Year!
Click to Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG5h66aRX1s
GIT GRADUATION & HOW CAN YOU CHANGE THE WORLD!
This award will be given to the girl who has shared her ideas, encourages others to be more active, and is a role model and inspiration to other protégés
Which protégé has inspired you most?*GIT will send survey via email to protégés*Protégés nominate up to 5 protégés. *Winner is announced during the final GIT session and on the GIT website
This award is from the gracious Dr. Anasse Bari, Fulbright Scholar, Visiting Professor of Computer Science at the George Washington University http://home.gwu.edu/~bari/home/index.html
GIT MS INSPIRATION AWARD
2 + YearsMENTOR
RECOGNITION
SIMONE ACHASUMITI CHOPRALANA EL ERYANKIM ELLMORE
LASHAUNDA FORDDENISE HART
SUZANNE HARVEYMINI KANWAL
LAUREN MEDLEYLARA RIVERA LOPEZ
NADIA SA’D MULAIREANISHA SHARMA
REETA SINGHMONICA THOMPSON
WHITNEY VICKREYCHELSEA WILKINSON
EMILY YOUNG
Thank You
MENTORING SESSION
THANK YOU MENTORS <3
MENTORING SESSION
JENNY OHChair
EDITH ABABIOVice Chair
IRENE LANEModerator
PUJA CHADHARegistration Manager
SUZANNE HARVEYSchool Outreach
WHITNEY VICKREYMentor Liaison
MELANIE HENDRICKSProtégé Liaison
2014 – 2015 GIT Steering Committee: (From the top L-R) Trish Barber, Elvina Kamalova, Jenny Oh, Edith Ababio, Irene Lane, Puja Chadha, Whitney Vickrey, Melanie Hendrick, Casey Linsey, Suzanne Harvey, Susan Chait, Curlis Phillip, Anika Lalmansingh, Carmen Radelat
THE AMAZING WOMEN BEHIND THE SCENES
ELLEN JENNINGS ALKA DHILLON KELLY McCRACKEN
MARY MULDOWNEY JARRATT
SABRINA HERSI ISSA
NANCY LAMBERTON
Professional women in STEAM
Women with passion & dedication
Women who are champions
Women who
make the difference
in the world
SIMONE ACHABETH ADAMSHUMA AZIM
JACQUELYN BAVAROVERONICA CAODIANA CHAVEZ
DEBRA CHINSUMITI CHOPRA
MONICA DILLINGHAMLANA EL ERYANKIM ELLMORE
LASHAUNDA FORDMARVA GAYLORRIMA GERENDAS
SONIA GLENNDENISE HART
SUZANNE HARVEYMEREDITH HASSETT
KAREN HODGESELLEN JENNINGSJOANNE JORDAN
MINI KANWALSHASHI KUPPA
SAMANTHA MCKENNALAUREN MEDLEY
ANGELA MELTON-CELSAKELLY MONDORJOANN PERRY
RASHIDA RICKS
ERIN RILEYLARA RIVERA LOPEZ
NADIA SA’D MULAIREANISHA SHARMA
REETA SINGHMONICA THOMPSON
WHITNEY VICKREYJYOTI WADHWA
ROSE WANGMELANIE WASHINGTON
JAMIE WHITECHELSEA WILKINSON
RUTH YEHEMILY YOUNG
CLOSING
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REMINDERS:• THANK YOUR MENTORS• SUBMIT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS• ATTEND GIT SOS• ATTEND ANNOUNCED EVENTS• APPLY the 7 CORE BELIEFS• BE CONFIDENT• BE GREAT!!!!!!• KEEP IN TOUCH~