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Visit us at www.womenofcolor.net
729 E Pratt Street, Suite 504 | Baltimore, MD 21202Phone: 410-244-7101 | Fax: 410-752-1837
E-mail: [email protected]
WOMEN OF COLOR STEM CONFERENCEA Multi-Cultural Event
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration Information: Visit the Women of Color (WOC) STEM Conference website www.womenofcolor.net and select the “Register Now for WOC” button to access the registration portal. Please coordinate with your employer to avoid duplicating your registration and register no later than October 5, 2014. Information about standard fees and their respective refund policies can be found at www.womenofcolor.net
Check in at the registration desk to obtain your registration material for you and your guest(s). Registration hours are as follows:
Thursday, October 23, 2014 ♦ 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2014 ♦ 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014 ♦ 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hotel Reservations: You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations for your stay at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Call the hotel and mention the Women of Color STEM Conference to obtain the special $124.00 conference rate (Plus applicable tax). You must make your hotel reservation by Tuesday, October 7, 2014, in order to receive the discount. You can access the hotel’s online reservation by visiting www.womenofcolor.net.
Room rates: $124.00 single/double occupancy Check-in: 3:00 p.m. and Check-out: 12 noon
Official Airline Partners: American Airlines is offering a 5% discount off the lowest available published airfare. Visit their website at www.AA.com or call their Meeting Services Desk at (800) 433-1790 and mention Meeting Code A76H4BV
There is a $15 service charge for all tickets booked by phone and a $20 service charge for tickets purchased at the airport. Online reservations are not subject to service charges.
Ground Transportation: The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is about a 30-minute cab ride to the hotel. The average cost of a cab ride to the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is $48.
- Metro Cab (734) 997-6500
Other Ground Transportation Options: - Limousine - $106 - SKOOT Shuttle- $21 discounted one way and $41 roundtrip. Use the link
www.rideskoot.com and enter discount code WOCDET14. Choose your hotel or airport from the drop-down list.
Photo Guidelines: If you have not yet submitted a photograph, please submit a recent head shot that may be used in our Women of Color magazine or at the Conference. Submit by September 1, 2014.
Acceptable photo formats: - Digital photos (high resolution only) and a minimum 300 dpi resolution, EPS, JPEG or
TIFF format;
- Save all digital pictures with your “firstname_lastname” file type, such as ”John_Doe.jpg.”
Send photos by e-mail to [email protected]
Or mail a CD with your photo to: Ana Bertrand, Conference Coordinator, 729 East Pratt Street, Suite 504, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Celebrating Women of
Women of Color STEM
AWARD RECIPIENTS
INFORMATION
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance CenterDetroit, Michigan
October 23–25, 2014
Visit us at www.womenofcolor.net
Character
Commitment
Courage
Technology Rising & Technology All-Stars
Friday, October 24, 2014 ♦ Renaissance Ballroom - Level 4 ♦ 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Award Venue: Technology Recognition Lunch
Speech Requirement: None
Rehearsal: Not required
Seating: General Unreserved
Event Attire: Business
Registration Amenities Each award recipient recognized at this venue receives one (1) discounted full registra-tion at a rate of $500. Additional guests receive a 25% discount on the full conference package or individual event tickets.
Register: Use Registration Type: Awardee (OAA)
Women of Color Recognition Dinner featuring Women of Distinction in Government and Industry
Friday, October 24, 2014 ♦ Renaissance Ballroom - Level 4 ♦ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Awards Given at this Venue: Peer-Reviewed Categories: Education Leadership - College-Level Promotion of Education - K-12 Promotion of Education Entrepreneurial Leadership Student Leadership Special Recognition
Featured in Magazine Categories: Women in the Military Women in Finance Women in Technology
Registration Amenities for the Peer-Reviewed Categories Each award recipient recognized at this venue receives two (2) complimentary regis-trations, one for the award recipient plus one guest. Additional guests receive a 25% discount on the full conference package or individual event tickets
Speech Requirement: 100 Words
Speech Due: August 15, 2014
Rehearsal: TBA
Seating: VIP Reserved
Event Attire: Business
Register: Use Registration Type: Awardee (PR)
Since 1995, Women of Color magazine’s
annual Women of Color Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM) Conference has been the forum of choice to recognize the significant
contributions of women in STEM fields and attract and leverage talent in America’s scientific and technical
workforce.
The Women of Color STEM Conference provides a one-of-a-kind forum to meet leading women in various STEM industries including information technology, biotechnology, manufacturing, automotive, financial services, transportation, aerospace, energy, healthcare, hospitality and retail.
The Conference—with prestigious Award ceremonies that have earned widespread praise—also provides unique opportunity to network with and learn from executives in Fortune 500 companies that embrace diversity and are recognized as top places for women to work.
College students attend to meet the winners and to learn how to take the next critical steps to forging careers of their own.
Women of Color STEM Professional Development workshops are focused on:
♦ Growth trends and key issues in the U.S. job market
♦ Diversity initiatives and the shortage of women in STEM fields
♦ Technological innovations and women-owned IT ventures
♦ The steps necessary to advance your career
♦ Why it is important for companies to achieve their diversity and inclusion goals and retain top performers
The Exhibit segment of the conference allows attendees and college students the opportunity to meet with executives and recruiters from STEM organizations. A Career Fair connects students and professionals with employers to jump-start their careers.
The Women of Color STEM Conference is the perfect forum for women who want to continue to enhance their professional development and remain competitive in STEM Fields.
AWARD RECIPIENTS CONFERENCE INFORMATIONWhy
Attend?
Should I Registration Amenities for Women Featured in the Women of Color Magazine Each award recipient recognized at this venue receives one (1) discounted full registra-tion at a rate of $500. Additional guests receive a 25% discount on the full conference package or individual event tickets.
Speech Requirement: None
Rehearsal: Not Required
Seating: General Un-reserved
Event Attire: Business
Register: Use Registration Type: Awardee (OAA)
Women of Color Awards Gala & Dinner
Saturday, October 25, 2014 ♦ Renaissance Ballroom - Level 4 ♦ 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Awards Given at this Venue:
Technologist of the Year Career Achievement Community Service Corporate Responsibility Diversity Leadership Education Leadership- Corporate Promotion of Education Managerial Leadership New Media/IT Leadership Outstanding Technical Contribution Professional Achievement Technical Innovation
Registration Amenities for the Peer-Reviewed Categories Each award recipient recognized at this venue receives two (2) complimentary registrations, one for the award recipient plus one guest. Additional guests receive a 25% discount on the full conference package or individual event tickets
Speech Requirement: 100 Words
Speech Due: August 15, 2014
Event Attire: Black tie
Rehearsal: TBA
Seating: Reserved
Register: Use Registration Type: Awardee (PR)
