Too often individuals do not take a focused, planned approach to the work that needs to be done to meet their goals and the organizational goals. By using a project management approach to how work gets completed, individuals are able to accomplish more with less a key necessity in today's complex, global business environment. Participants in this session will learn a step-by-step approach to managing projects

regardless of their size. from socializing the initiative and developing the project charter through to closing the project and capturing lessons learned. Small group discussions will be included to emphasize best practices around managing the work of the business. Participants will be provided with templates to use back on the job and will leave the presentation with an understanding of the basics of project management and how to take a project management approach to getting the work of the business done.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Participants will be able to explore current STEM programs and gain information about how to support, participate, and design winning STEM initiatives for youth.

MODERATOR:

Paula Shelton, Executive Director of Maryland MESA, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

PANELISTS:

Jason E. Turner, CEO/Managing Partner, Root Cause Inc.;

Rhonda Thomas, PMP, General Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration;

Shawna T. Stepp-Jones, Founder and President, Divaneering

Presented by L'Oréal USA

The beauty industry is dynamic. New products are developed, and launched at a rapid rate. This everchanging

process requires the support and collaboration of numerous individuals. At L'Oréal USA, the Research and Innovation team is responsible for creating the products you see in stores today.

-In 2011, 613 patents filed in 2011 and 2200 new product launches.

-100 active cooperation agreements with leading academic and research institutions.

Discover exactly what is required to develop new products and learn career paths into the personal care industry from key members of L'Oréal USA's Research and Innovation team.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Learn about the scientific processes that are vital to the development of beauty products.

MODERATOR: Antoinette Hamilton, Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, L'Oréal USA

PRESENTERS: Harold Bryant, Ph.D.,Vice President, Research and Innovation, L'Oréal USA;

Crystal Porter, Ph.D., Manager, L'Oréal Institute for Ethnic Hair & Skin Research;

Jerome Laday, SPHR, Director, Talent Recruitment, L'Oréal USA

What do scientists look like? Do you see a white lab coat or an image of a former teacher wearing protective goggles? The face of science is changing and expand2022ing. We will find them of all ages, colors, genders, and interests. Scientists lead our social media breakthroughs, design and develop serious gaming, and create opportunities for enterprise and entertainment. Curiosity and the desire to solve a problem or make something better is all it takes. This is science at its best. Come

join young scientists as they talk about their work and research as it is applied in new and fun areas such as social medial, gaming, entertainment, and enterprise. Learning

What do scientists look like? Do you see a white lab coat or an image of a former teacher wearing protective goggles? The face of science is changing and expand2022ing. We will find them of all ages, colors, genders, and interests. Scientists lead our social media breakthroughs, design and develop serious gaming, and create opportunities for enterprise and entertainment. Curiosity and the desire to solve a problem or make something better is all it takes. This is science at its best. Come

join young scientists as they talk about their work and research as it is applied in new and fun areas such as social medial, gaming, entertainment, and enterprise. Learning

SEMINAR: Advancing Healthcare Through STEM

Talitha Hampton-Mayo, Materials Science & Engineering, Merck & Co, Inc.

Healthcare remains one of the most pressing challenges facing our nation and the world in the 21st century. This session features discussions on research that is helping to provide solutions using science, technology, engineering and math.

BEYA Conference 2009

Baltimore Convention Center

Feb 21, 2009

11:15AM - 12:15PM

Room 317

SEMINAR - Technical Track

Career Advancement: What you Need to Know About Accelerating Your Career

Moderator:

Ms. Sheila Forte-Trammell, HR Consultant; Corportate Learning, IBM Corporation

Speaker:

Pamela Harris, Corporate Diversity Program Manager, Raytheon Company

Kirby McCoy, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Sharon Hall, Master Planner/Scheduler Sr., Information System & Global Services, Lockheed Martin

2011 CCG Alumni General Session II

General Session II: Emerging Technologies,

Earl Cokley

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc

June 10, 2011

BEYA Conference 2009

Baltimore Convention Center

Feb 21, 2009

11:15AM - 12:15PM

Room 317

SEMINAR - Technical Track

Career Advancement: What you Need to Know About Accelerating Your Career

Moderator:

Ms. Sheila Forte-Trammell, HR Consultant; Corportate Learning, IBM Corporation

Speaker:

Pamela Harris, Corporate Diversity Program Manager, Raytheon Company

Kirby McCoy, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Sharon Hall, Master Planner/Scheduler Sr., Information System & Global Services, Lockheed Martin

The 2011 Career Communications Group Hall of Fame Inductions.

Global Champions of Cyber Security and members of the SES community

This focuses on the SES markets in intelligence and defense, what they do, and

whom they are hiring. This feature also looks at the private defense contractors

who are addressing cyber-security concerns.

Moderator:

Garland Thompson

Contributing Editor

Career Communications Group, Inc.

Panelists:

Charles A. Williams

President

Intekras, Inc.

Bill Searcy

Chief Enterprise Engineering Section

FBI

Cynthia Miller

Senior Adviser and Chief of Staff for the Intelligence Community Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office (ICEEOD)