Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit
Concurrent Sessions #3
12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m

Hosted in Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet

Transitioning Into Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has an increasing demand for professionals within the workforce. Today’s youth are our future. Minority students do not have a role model with a similar appearance, this is my solution. Representation matters. Students should be able to interact and learn from a positive professional who's also a peer. My young age not only keeps students' attention but also inspires them along the way. Explore actions that can be taken to overcome some of the most prevalent challenges for newcomers (and experienced employees) in the realm of cybersecurity.
Presented by Bennett Hendrix III, Founder, CyberBennett

#MathGals Clubs: A Structure to Promote #WomeninSTEM
Join us as we explore how one school district has implemented a district-wide #MathGals Club to provide “mirrors and windows” through which our young female students are empowered to see futures for themselves in STEM careers! We’ll share the purpose of our district-wide #MathGals Club and how we structure and facilitate the events (which are facilitated virtually). Participants will have the opportunity to learn ways in which an event that provides opportunities for young girls to learn from accomplished women role models in STEM fields could be facilitated in their school district (or entity) and how the event could be facilitated with minimal costs (if any).
Presented by Janet Nuzzie, District Intervention Specialist, K-12 Mathematics, Pasadena ISD

Becoming an Influential Leader in STEM
Impactful Leadership is all about influence. The main aim of this presentation is to discuss practical tools and strategies you can use to increase your impact on people through the principles of influence. These principles include Navigating for people, connecting with people, empowering people, etc. Creating positive results through influence will not only be a catalyst to your success but will also leave a lasting positive effect in encouraging more girls to pursue STEM careers.
Presented by Obioma Levi Johnson, Leadership Coach, Maxwell Leadership

Gender Equity in STEM: The Roadmap of a Latina in Computer Science
In this session, I will share my perspective on how to raise and encourage Latin girls to choose STEM fields, the value of parents and role models through our education path, and how not to compare our journey with others unless it is as inspiration. In addition, I will share my experience growing up in Mexico, attending college in the US as a Computer Science International Student, and the people, circumstances, and organizations that have supported and enlightened my career in STEM along the way.
Presented by Nadia Mankins, Data Warehouse Architect, Data Analytics and Institutional Research, University of North Texas

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