Conference Theme: OWN YOUR POWER SKILLS

“Strengthening your Power Skills” refers to understanding and being aware of the skills and strengths you possess. It involves recognizing your abilities, talents, and capabilities that contribute to your effectiveness. This understanding is foundational for career growth, as it helps individuals identify areas where they excel and where they may need improvement.

“Owning your Power Skills” goes a step further. It involves not only being aware of your skills however honing and refining them to a more advanced level of proficiency. Mastery requires dedicated practice, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence. It requires us to develop a deep understanding of our strengths and how to leverage them effectively, as well as actively work on areas of weakness to improve overall competency.

Refine and deepen our expertise, strive for even higher levels of proficiency. This ongoing process may involve exploring advanced techniques, staying updated on industry trends, seeking mentorship, and pushing the boundaries of our capabilities. Take on leadership roles, mentor others, or contribute to “Advance Technology for Humanity”.

Note: Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses and speaker registration.

Submission Guidelines

All prospective proposers must submit an Abstract Submission Form. If accepted, the Abstract section will be included in the conference Program book. The form requires the submission of an extended abstract as a PDF document. Extended Abstract is limited to 1-3 pages (2MB limit) which includes the 150-words Abstract. We highly recommend the use of the provided template.

Title
Abstract (150-words)
I. Introduction
II. Discussion
III. Conclusion
References (As Necessary)

Extended Abstracts are NOT eligible for IEEE Xplore publication. If you are submitting a full paper for publication, if accepted additional instructions will be provided.

Note:
Workshops are generally hands-on sessions facilitated by leaders. Special sessions are specially designed to include panel discussions from leading subject matter experts covering a specialized topic of interest suitable for program.

Abstract Submission  – CLOSED

Downloadable Template

Suggested Topics

• Power Skills 201
  • Build and Refine your Network
  • Achieve your Goals
  • Tackle Difficult Conversations
  • Performance Review (Receive and Give)
  • Layoff Survival
  • Goal Setting for Industry or Academia
  • Securing Funding for Academia (NSF), Entrepreneurs (Venture Capital), Start-Up
  • Get What you Deserve: Promotion and Pay Raise
• Career Management and Transitions
  • Individual Contributor vs Manager
  • Re-Entering the Workforce
  • “Sandwich” Generation

Examples of Titles for Presentation, Workshops & Special Sessions (Panel)

• Navigating Workplace Challenges as a Woman Engineer
• Overcoming Gender Bias in the Workplace
• Supporting Women in Engineering through Mentorship and Sponsorship
• Building a Supportive Culture: Engaging Male Allies in Advancing Women in Engineering
• Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering: Best Practices and Strategies for Effecting Change
• Building Resilience: Strategies for Coping with Imposter Syndrome and Burnout
• Effective Negotiation Techniques for Women Engineers
• Bridging the Confidence Gap: Strategies for Women to Speak Up and Lead with Authority
• Addressing Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Emerging Fields of Engineering