CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series 2014-15 Calendar
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Aug 26 |
Meg Draeger, Coordinator, CJ STEMM |
What is CJ STEMM? What's in it for me? Information Session |
Sept 2 |
Luis Garcia, Industrial Engineer, Practitioner, Process Improvement,Next Level Partners |
What is Industrial engineering? How can math and statistics and industrial engineering help companies, and the world? View presentation > |
Sept 9 |
Katrina Staker andCraig Attenweiler, Engineering students,University of Dayton ETHOS |
Engineering and Technical Humanitarian Opportunities of Service Learning (ETHOS) sends teams of UD students to develop and install culturally-appropriate solutions in third-world countries. Katrina and Craig will share their experiences in India and Bolivia. View presentations > |
Sept 30 |
Patrice Hall, Senior Marketing Strategist,Marxent Labs |
Augmented reality, virtual reality, mobile app development technologies, gaming, user interface design. The creative elements of information technology, computer science, and artistic design expertise applied for marketing and entertainment purposes. |
Oct 7 |
Dr. Chad Barklay, Research Scientist,University of Dayton Research Institute |
During World Space Week, learn how UDRI supports space exploration missions by enabling safe, reliable, and long-lasting power sources. View presentation > |
Oct 10 |
Kayla Ritter, Program Manager, University of Cincinnati College of Engineering & Applied Science |
College, career, co-op, and study abroad opportunities in engineering and applied science at UC and beyond. View presentation > |
Oct. 14 |
John Stireman III, Associate Professor,Wright State University Deparment of Biological Sciences |
Meet the local "Indiana Jones of the Insect World"! The evolution and ecology of insects, and what we can learn from their communities and interactions. Entomology at its best!View presentation > |
Oct. 28 |
Michael Enright, Conservation Biologist,Five Rivers MetroParks |
Wildlife management, habitat protection, wetlands restoration. Wetlands are "nature's kidneys". Deer, turkeys, bald eagles, otters, falcons, and bobcats right here in Dayton! Why and how to protect them? View presentation > |
Oct. 31 |
Travis Doom, PhD, Associate Professor,Wright State University Depratment of Computer Science and Engineering andForensic Bioinformatics |
Promoting social justice through the automated and objective evaluation of forensic data - mostly biological and DNA. Learn from an award-winning professor and researcher. |
Nov. 11 |
Sarah Krug '09, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Dayton Department of Electro-Optics |
Just what are electro-optics, and some everyday examples? Hands-on demos to check out. View presentation > |
Nov. 25 |
Jennifer Pennington, Paper Scientist,Eastman Kodak Company Inkjet Printing Solutions |
Paper science and engineering - Miami University's unique degree program. Paper in conventional and not so conventional applications. The Kodak company's paper needs. View presentation > |
Dec. 2 |
Hanen Alkhafaji '07, Software Developer, PQ Systems |
Creating software for manufacturing and health care companies, and websites for small companies. The 2014 Technology First Emerging Leader award recipient in the Miami Valley. |
Dec. 9 |
Crystal Taylor, Pharmacy Camp Director, University of Toledo |
Careers in Pharmacy, and a summer camp for high school students -Pharmacy Camp at the University of Toledo |
Dec. 12 |
Mike Ooten, Aerospace Engineer, WPAFB Summer Scholar Program |
Learn inside information about theWright Scholar Research Assistant Program for high school juniors and seniors, and additional summer STEMM programs for high school students. |
Jan. 27 |
Craig Boman '04, Applications Support Specialist, University of Dayton Libraries |
Meet this Application Support Specialist with a diverse subject range - he has a background in music, information technology, AND computer science! "Things I should have learned in school had I been paying attention, and the future of technology" View presentation > |
Feb. 3 |
Hilary Feskanin, Senior, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering University of Dayton |
What sparked her interest in engineering? A passion for running in high school, related personal injuries, and the challenge to design the best running shoes! She has had co-op positions with prosthetics and X-ray technology companies. View presentation > |
March 3 |
Keith Watson, MD, F.A.C.O.G., Premier Health Specialists |
Learn about the exciting world of an obstetric/gynecologic surgeon who performs robotic surgery and many other things! |
March 10 |
Brian Duffy '74, Director, Environmental Health & Safety, Crown Equipment Corp. |
How to ensure compliance, sustainability, and injury prevention for a $1.6 billion global manufacturer of lift trucks? View presentation > |
March 23 |
Jim Olson, PhD, Professor and Lab Director, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology, Wright State School of Medicine |
Is seeing always believing? CelebrateBrain Awareness Week. Learn about the sensory system of our retinas, and how it affects what we see, or think we see. Then see and touch real human brain specimens with a local neuroscientist. View presentation > |
March 31 |
Catherine McDaniel '00, OD, MS, FAAO, Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry, Chief, Binocular Vision and Pediatric Services,College of Optometry,The Ohio State University |
Our eyes and the gift of sight are precious! Save Your Vision Month - March 2015 - What should you do to preserve your vision? What kinds of diseases affect the eyes, and how are they treated? |
April 14 |
Ben Sears, Assistant Professor of Unmanned Aerial Systems, Sinclair Community College |
Drones, UAVs, sensors, geospatial data collection, surveillance. Sinclair's national UAS Trainng and Certification Center houses an indoor test flying lab right around the corner from CJ! View presentation > |
April 28 |
Dr. Greg Ramey, PhD, Executive Director, Center for Pediatric Mental Health Resources, Dayton Children's Hospital |
Overall health has a lot to do with our mental health! Child psychology, neuropsychology, families and parenting, social work, child abuse review and evaluation. |
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Interested in presenting? Contact Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series 2013-14 Calendar
Sept 9 |
Meg Draeger, Coordinator, CJ STEMM |
What is CJ STEMM? What's in it for me? Information Session |
Sept 16 |
Special Ops Club |
Learn about this new Club, and sign up! eCybermission, CyberPatriot, Mini-Urban Robotic Challenge, and more! |
Sept 23 |
Tom Johnson, Innovator, race car driver, airplane builder, and owner ofJohnson Machining Services |
Local entrepreneur Tom Johnson of Johnson Machining Services in Miamisburg shares his unique engineering skills, innovative passion and inspiring story with our students. Tom was recently a contestant on Discovery Channel's nationally televised reality competition show The Big Brain Theory. View story > |
Oct 1 |
Becky Miller, Quality and Manufacturing Engineer atGE Aviation (Cincinnati) |
National Manufacturing Day October 4 Problem solving, teamwork, communication, 3D Printing and more! |
Oct 22 |
Terry Hare, Procter & Gamble, Senior Engineer, Ressearch & Development |
Worked on the development of laundry detergent pods and stain pens - to make life a little easier for all of us! Building a successful career after growing up in Dayton and receiving a Chemical Engineering degree from UD. |
Oct 25 |
Kayla Ritter, University of Cincinnati College of Engineering & Applied Science |
College, career, co-op, and study abroad opportunities in engineering at UC and beyond. |
Nov 5 |
Crystal Taylor, University of Toledo College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Careers in Pharmacy, what it's like to be a pharmacist, the many places they may work, and information about the University of Toledo's Summer Pharmacy camp. |
Nov 18 |
Beth Hart, Professor,University of Dayton School of Engineering |
College, career, and travel abroad opportunities in engineering, at the University of Dayton and beyond |
Nov 19 |
Dennis Heldman, PhD, Professor, The Ohio State University, Dept. of Food Science & Engineering |
Learn what food scientists and technologists learn and do to help solve the world hunger challenge and create a more sustainable food system. CJ Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 18-22 |
Dec 3 |
Brian Campos, Aviation Safety Investigator, WPAFB AFRL |
Aircraft safety, human factors, mishap investigation and analysis |
Dec. 9 |
Ashley Fernandes, MD, PhD, Associate Professor,Wright State University School of Medicine, Community Health and Pediatrics |
What, and how do, ethical, social, and legal issues impact the effectiveness of physicians as healers and professionals? Meet one local practicing Catholic physician (and St. Chris parent) who allows his faith to inform his practice, and has earned great respect in his field. |
Dec 16 |
Mike Ooten, Aerospace Engineer, WPAFB, and Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM |
Juniors and seniors, come learn about how you can get a paid summer internship at WPAFB with the Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program. Freshmen and sophomores come learn about other summer programs to prepare you for the internship. |
Jan 13 |
Cameron Ingram '09, Biomedical Engineering student and med school candidate, Univ. of Cincinnati |
Just what is Biomedical Engineering? What can you do with such a degree? What are a college engineering program and co-op jobs really like? How to get into medical school? What cool projects he's worked on so far! |
Feb 18 |
Capt. Dave Simpson, Civil Engineer, AFIT Civil Engineer School, and Univ. of Illinois College of Engineering alumni |
Celebrate National Engineers Week 2014 - February 16-22 Engineering: Let's Make a Difference! Civil engineers plan, design, construct, and operate facilities and system esential to our modern life. Water systems, transportation systems, buildings, bridges, roads, even space systems! All aimed at efficient sustainability. |
March 4 |
Sara Paton, PhD, Epidemiologist, Department of Community Health, Center for Global Health, Wright State University |
Learn about the field of public and community health. It impacts local community and global health and people's wellness through education, treament, and research. |
March 18 |
Jim Olson, PhD, Professor and Lab Director, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology, Wright State University School of Medicine |
Celebrate Brain Awareness Week and learn about neuroscience March 10-16 |
April 8 |
Jodi Allen, Plant Engineer,Crown Equipment Corp. |
Manufacturing and Engineering - creating a product safely and efficiently that is high quality and low cost. |
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Interested in presenting? Contact Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series 2012-13 Calendar
Sept 4 |
Meg Draeger, Coordinator, CJ STEMM |
What is CJ STEMM? What's in it for me? Information Session What Industrial Engineers do in a Variety of Industries? Link to watch video |
Sept 25 |
Dieter Krewedl '61, PhD, Minerals Exploration Geologist |
Discovered and explored gold, silver, and uranium mines around the world... after he immigrated to the US as a child who spoke no English! He is now retired, works as a consultant, still explores, and lives in the Lake Tahoe area of northern California. View story > |
Oct 9 |
Joe Kelly, Distribution Planning Engineer, and Greg Weathers, AC Network Engineer, DP&L |
Celebrate National Energy Awareness Month and the 50th birthday of the LED! Be a part of ensuring energy for your future! Learn about career opportunities in the power and energy industry. View story > |
Oct 22 |
Kayla Ritter, Univ, of Cincinnati |
College, career, and co-op opportunities in the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati - Kayla Ritter, UC CEAS. View story > |
Oct 23 |
Chris Tabor, Materials Research Chemist,WPAFB AFRL |
Celebrate National Mole Day and National Chemistry Week! What can you do in a Chemistry career? Nanoscience and more... View story > |
Oct 29 |
Beth Hart,Professor, Univ. of Dayton |
College, career, service, and co-op opportunities in the School of Engineering at the University of Dayton -Beth Hart, UD SOE. View story > |
Nov 13 |
Jennifer Dalton, Registered, Licensed Dietitian, University of Dayton |
Hunger awareness and how dietitians help people in many settings evaluate and practice healthy eating habits. View story > |
Nov 27 |
Christine Schubert Kabban '88, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, AFIT |
Health monitoring and biostatistics, remote sensing and image processing, brain trauma, back pain, epidemiological research about growth, aging, and pediatric health, and much more! View story > |
Dec 4 |
Brian Butler, Mechanical Engineer,Emerson Climate Technologies |
Learn about technology innovation in the world's leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions. Research and innovation and state of the art manufacturing. View story > |
Dec. 10 |
Mike Ooten, Aerospace Engineer, WPAFB, and Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM |
Juniors and seniors, come learn about how you can get a paid summer internship at WPAFB with the Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program. Freshmen and sophomores come learn about other summer programs to prepare you for the internship. |
Dec 11 |
Chris Woolley, Software Developer, Peerless Technoloiges/ Computer Sciences Corporation |
Celebrate National Computer Science Education Week! Chris codes and perfects software to manage all the aircraft parts in the U.S. Air Force! He has worked in 43 states and four countries! View story > |
Jan 8 |
Dan Mullins '97, Engineering Project Leader, Porsche AG |
A Mechanical Engineer of cars for the future!. Presently working in Germany for Porsche AG! And a former CJ Varsity basketball player! View story > |
Jan 15 |
Alexandra Bohler, Architect Intern, LWC, Inc. |
Learn about the field of architecture, and how you can participate in the American Institute of Architects Art in Architecture High School Design Competition designed just for Dayton area high school students. View story > |
Feb 17-23 |
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Celebrate National Engineers Week 2013 - Celebrate Awesome! |
Feb 26 |
Dr. Michael "Mickey" McCabe, Executive Director, University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) |
Learn about the great and varied work that more than 400 STEMM professionals do at UDRI, aided by more than 250 undergraduate and graduate UD students! Aeropropulsion, Energy, Human Factors, Materials, Mechanical Systems, Sensors, Structures, and more!View story > |
March 5 |
Don Moore, GE Electrical Power Aviation Systems |
GE Aviation is collaborating with UD to open the EPISCenter in June 2013 just a short distance from CJ! Come learn more about the company, and opportunities for you - future engineers and scientists - to be a part of innovation! View story > |
March 8 |
Ann Saluke '72, Pediatrician, Anderson HIlls Pediatrics |
As a pediatrician, she treats miracles every day! Experience in rural Brown County, served on Cincinnati Children's Hospital Child Abuse Team, and multiple medical mission trips to Peru, Guatemala, and Romania. View story > |
March 19 |
Jim Olson, PhD, Professor & Lab Director, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology, Wright State School of Medicine |
Celebrate Brain Awareness Week and learn about neuroscience. View story > |
April 16 |
Bob Butts and Elyse Dean, Five Rivers MetroParks, Wegerzyn Gardens |
Celebrate Earth Day and National Environmental Education Week: Greening STEM: Taking Technology Outdoors! April 14-20. Learn about a unique volunteer opportunity at Wegerzyn Gradens MetroPark. View story > |
April 30 |
Don Bretl, Engineer,Procter & Gamble |
Learn about the engineering and development of the Pur water filter project from a Procter & Gamble engineer. Distribution of the Pur packets is an element of the Sisters of Notre Dame Photovoltaic Project around the world, the focus of the CJ Class of 2013 social justice project. View story > |
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Interested in presenting? Contact Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series 2011-12 Calendar
Sep 13 |
Meg Draeger, Coordinator, CJ STEMM |
What is CJ STEMM? What's in it for me? Information Session |
Sep 27 |
Candy Winteregg, Medical Librarian,Good Samaritan Hospital |
Librarians use a lot of modern technology! Especially in the health care arena - medical research and education. View story > |
Oct. 11 |
Charlie Weikert, ETHOS Engineering student, University of Dayton |
Working in Bolivia for an engineering company. View story > |
Oct 18 |
Joy Haley, Research Chemist, WPAFB AFRL |
Celebrate National Chemistry Week: "Chemistry - Our Health, Our Future." View story > |
Nov 8 |
Lt. Col. Joel Luker, Squadron Commander, Electronic Analysis,WPAFB NASIC |
Aerospace Engineer, Flight Test Engineer. View story > |
Nov. 14 |
Beth Hart, Professor, Chemical Engineering,Univ. of Dayton |
Learn about engineering careers, and programs at the University of Dayton from an engineering professor. View story > |
Nov. 18 |
Lt. Col. Deborah "Lucy" Lehker,Trauma Nurse and Senior Nurse Manager, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, California, and Chief Nurse, U.S. Air Force Reserve |
Learn about her four activations in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, including six months with a Critical Care Air Transport Team in Kandahar, Afghanistan. View story > |
Nov. 22 |
Nate Eloe '06, Computer Science PhD candidate,Missouri University of Science & Technology |
Combine a love of math, physics, computer science, and... theater! An up and coming "30 Under 30" MS&T alumni. View story > |
Dec 6 |
Mike Monnier, Field Service Supervisor,Barsplice Products, and Chairman of Society of Manufacturing Engineers Dayton chapter
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Put your talents to work in the manufacturing and/or construction industry as a manufacturing engineer! View story > |
Dec. 12 |
Mike Ooten, Aerospace Engineer,WPAFB |
Learn about STEMM summer programs and internships, including the WPAFB Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program |
Jan 10 |
John Grismer '70, Education Specialist,Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) |
IBM's "Top 5 in 5" - Real cool technology innovations in development now, and how they will change your life within 5 years! And how you can play a role in their development with your education and future career. View story > |
Feb 14 |
Jim Woeste '86, Director of Development, Commercial Operations, DP&L |
Learn about the largest solar facility in southwest Ohio, opened by DP&:L in Washington Township in 2010. Why did DP&L build the $5 million 9,100 solar panel array here and what lies ahead with solar energy? View story > |
Feb. 21 |
Shamel Rivers, Production Support Engineer, GE Aviation |
The GE Aviation facility in Vandalia designs and manufactures electronic components for aircraft. Design engineers and the production team work together to refine production processes to ensure quality parts are produced. View story > |
Mar 6 |
Chuck Webb and Matt Ferguson, Biomedical Engineers, Good Samaritan Hospital |
More than 3,000 pieces of equipment and devices to maintain in good working order, to ensure uninterrupted quality patient care. View story > |
Mar 26 |
Renee Smith, Admissions, University of Cincinnati College of Engineering & Applied Science |
What makes UC programs unique? Among other things, it is the first university to establish a co-op program for students. |
Apr 24 |
Rick Scudder, Director, UDRI Center for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Exploitation |
UAVs - the growing super industry in our region. Unmanned Aerial Systems are an exciting blend of chemistry, materials science, electronics, computer technology, aerospace engineering, and more! View story >
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Interested in presenting? ContactMeg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series 2010-11 Calendar
Sep 14 |
Felicia Graham, '86,Environmental Compliance Coordinator, City of Dayton - Department of Water |
Ever wonder how Dayton gets its drinking water? Felicia Graham, '86, explains that and more in the first Idol Speaker Series presentation of the year. -- View photos & story |
Oct 19 |
Joe Lusczek,Technical Director, Aerospace Systems Design and Analysis, Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center, WPAFB |
If an aircraft is currently being used by the Air Force, chances are this veteran of the civil service played a key role in its development. Mr. Lusczek is internationally known and recognized as an aircraft conceptual design authority. -- View photos & story |
Nov 22 |
Mark Abram,University of Dayton ETHOS, Mechanical Engineering student
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ETHOS - Engineering & Technical Humanitarian Opportunities for Service learning. Students worked in India designing and building safe rocket cook stoves. -- View photos & story |
Dec 7 |
Tom Hesse,Architect, John Poe Architects
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Specializing in building health care and recreation facilities, Hesse assisted in the design of the Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park in Columbus, Ohio. -- View photos & story |
Jan 10 |
Stacey Brand Poznanski, '97, Emergency Medicine physician,Wright State Physicians, Academic Fellow, Wright State University |
Experience the world of medical simulation in this interactive demonstration! Witness the energy of a patient resuscitation, and have the opportunity for hands-on exploration of a high-fidelity patient simulator. This technology application crosses the fields of medicine, education, computer science, and engineering. -- View photos & story
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Feb 8 |
Andrew Shepherd,Professional Staff,Riverside Research |
Explore the world of remote sensing, geodesy, and air traffic control! Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance technology. -- View photos & story
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Mar 8 |
Joyce Fernandes, PhD,Associate Professor,Miami University -Center for Neuroscience and Behavior with Matt Siefert, MU Graduate Student |
Brain Awareness Week celebration - Explore the world of neuroscience! Zoology, fruit flies, and our brains! -- View photos & story
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Apr 12 |
Lauren Wagoner,Graduate student,WPAFB AFIT
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Cybersecurity and Cyber Operations - What does it mean for me? -- View photo & story
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Interested in presenting? Contact Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series 2009-10 Calendar
Sep 22 |
Mike Miles, Senior Associate, Lead for Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis, Booz Allen Hamilton |
Mike Miles has more than 25 years experience in the analysis of sensors and weapon systems, including radars, surface-to-air missiles, air-to-ground munitions, electronic countermeasures, observability, and tactics/counter-tactics. |
Oct 20 |
Larry Jenkins,Aerospace Environmental Technologies & Thermal Management Aeronautical Systems Center, WPAFB |
Did you Know? The quiet crisis of the 21st century is the need for STEM professionals. Why is STEM knowledge important to you and your future? Larry Jenkins has been directly involved in the system development of numerous air vehicles like the F-35 JSF, F-22 Raptor, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon, KC-10, EC-135 and the Global Hawk. |
Nov 23 |
Kim Bigelow,Assistant Professor at the University of Dayton, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
Kim specializes in biomechanical engineering and engineering innovation. Her research focuses on human balance, whether that pertains to the improvement and preventive care of athletes or fall prevention for senior citizens. |
Dec 15 |
Ron Versic, PhD, CJ '60, local scientist,engineer, inventor and innovator; President and founder of RT Dodge, Inc. Founder ofInventors Council of Dayton |
Where There's A Will, There's A Way! Ron Versic's work in physics, chemistry, materials engineering, and business contributed to the development of carbonless copy paper and fragrance scent strips as found in magazines. All due to a technology called “micro-encapsulation.” MATERIALS ENGINEER: average starting salary is $56,000/yr |
Jan 19 |
Dr. Cheryl Conley,WSU, and |
Clinical Laboratory Sciences "Superheroes" presented by Dr. Cheryl Conley, Wright State University and Rosalie Koesel from Kettering Medical Center. Clinical lab scientists perform accurate and timely testing to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment and help monitor and prevent disease. CLINICAL LAB SCIENTISTS: average starting salary is $33,000-$40,000yr |
Feb 23 |
Rick Duncan, Lean Process Engineer for Amylin Pharmaceuticals |
"Education - Where is Your Focus?" Making a difference in the lives of patients—Lean Process Engineer II, Process Excellence Group. Skills are transportable! Harness your passion to create a career! INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS: average starting salary is $55,000/yr |
Mar 23 |
Jim Olson, PhD,Professor & Lab Director, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology, Wright State School of Medicine |
Celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Learn about the wonders of neuroscience, the transfer of research discoveries to medical practice, and see actual brain specimens! |
Apr 20 |
Jennie Gallimore, PhD, Director, Ohio Center of Excellence for Human-Centered Innovation, Professor, Wright State University |
Human Factors Engineering and Design and the Adventures of a Reluctant Engineer. Learn how engineers create easy-to-use, efficient, effective and fun technology to serve human needs. |
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Interested in presenting? Contact Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |