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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: George Auten
DESCRIPTION:George Auten\, the CEO of Atriax and an alum of NC State’s Wolfpack\, recently spoke to graduate students in the Master of Engineering Management program at NC State. \nThe key takeaways from George Auten’s talk on “Thoughts on Engineering Management from a Recovering Engineer” were: \n\nIntersection of Engineering and Management: He emphasized the importance of understanding both engineering and management principles for successful leadership in the technology industry. He discussed how engineering managers need to balance technical expertise with business acumen to drive innovation and achieve organizational goals.\nInsights from Leading a Technology Company: Auten drew from his experience as the CEO of Atriax\, a technology company\, to share valuable insights. He likely discussed challenges and opportunities in the technology sector\, strategies for managing technical teams\, and the role of engineering managers in driving growth and innovation.\nImportance of Alumni Engagement: His visit to NC State\, his alma mater\, highlights the significance of alumni involvement in fostering the future of their respective fields. By sharing his knowledge and experiences with graduate students in the Master of Engineering Management program\, also demonstrated his commitment to giving back and supporting the next generation of engineering leaders.\nInspiration and Learning: The opportunity for graduate students to learn from a successful professional like Auten can be incredibly inspiring and valuable. He provided the students with practical insights\, real-world examples\, and industry perspectives that can enhance their understanding of engineering management and help them navigate their future careers.\nThank you so much\, George for bridging the gap between engineering and management\, offering industry insights\, and showcasing the significance of alumni engagement in shaping the future of engineering leadership.\n\n \nBiography\nGeorge Auten has enjoyed a thirty-year career of increasingly responsible experience in facility management\, including building and infrastructure maintenance; pavements and grounds; operating service contracts; utilities; design and construction; site planning and development; project planning and programming; environmental compliance and pollution prevention; and comprehensive emergency services such as fire protection\, hazardous materials response\, and disaster preparedness.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-george-auten-02-10-2023/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Sarah Glova
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Sarah Glova\, Founder and CEO of Reify Media\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series. \nBiography\nSarah Glova is the CEO of the award-winning e-learning media firm Reify Media. She has spoken on topics from business to tech trends and Smart City initiatives\, reaching audiences from California to Qatar. Sarah writes as a tech journalist for WRAL TechWire and received the 2021-2022 Public Policy Advocate of the Year by NAWBO. Recently\, Raleigh City Council Member David Knight appointed her to a three-year term on the city’s Community Engagement Board. Sarah earned a Ph.D. from NC State in Instructional Technology. She previously taught technical writing to engineering and business undergraduates and continues to work with students as a guest lecturer and mentor for senior design projects.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-sarah-glova-02-03-2023/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Anne Moorer
DESCRIPTION:Calling all professionals and aspiring leaders! We are very happy to share about yet another seminar in the Think and Lead series by Anne Moorer\, Program Manager at Red Hat on “Designing Your Career Path” for our program participants. In this thought-provoking session\, Moorer shared invaluable insights on navigating the dynamic world of career development. Her expertise and practical tips were truly eye-opening\, leaving us inspired and ready to take charge of their professional journeys. \nMoorer’s extensive experience and passion for empowering individuals to achieve their career goals shone through every aspect of the seminar. Her interactive approach\, coupled with real-life examples\, made the content relatable and actionable. We express our heartfelt gratitude to Anne Moorer for generously sharing her time and expertise with us. Her dedication to supporting professionals’ growth and her willingness to impart knowledge is truly commendable. \nBiography\nAnne Moorer knows a successful career path is not always linear. For the last twenty years\, she’s forged her own way in progressive leadership roles within higher education\, association management\, healthcare marketing\, special effects makeup artistry\, and cutting-edge technology companies. Today\, the focus of her expertise is in workshop facilitation for process improvement using design thinking\, executive branding\, and communications\, as well as strategy development for teams\, organizations\, and corporate functions. She’s a social justice activist and avid home baker in and out of work. She lives in Raleigh\, NC\, with her two beloved kittens\, Bianca and Bernard.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-anne-moorer-01-27-2023/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: John Bartelme
DESCRIPTION:We would like to express our gratitude to John Bartelme for joining us in one of our Think & Lead sessions as a guest speaker. His insights and expertise as a Chief Marketing Officer at Perdue Farms left an indelible mark on our students and faculty. John’s inspiring story and real-world experiences offered valuable insights that will undoubtedly help our students shape their career paths. We appreciate the time and effort he invested in sharing his knowledge with our students. John’s participation has made a significant contribution to this endeavor\, and we are grateful for his valuable contribution.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-john-bartelme-01-20-2023/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join MEM Director Julie Ivy and your fellow new MEM students for the program’s New Student Orientation. Ivy will help you learn the various policies and procedures and recent changes from the NC State Graduate School.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/spring-2023-orientation/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:MEM Program Event
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SUMMARY:End of Semester Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the end of the Fall 2022 semester with the faculty\, staff and students of the MEM Program.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/end-of-semester-gathering/
LOCATION:Engineering Building 3 – Room 2201\, 911 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:MEM Program Event
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Elif Oker
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Elif Oker\, Clinical Officer and Staff Vice President at Carelon\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series. \nBiography\nElif Oker\, MD\, is the Chief Clinical Officer and Head of Health Systems at Carelon Digital Platforms\, part of Elevance Health. Elevance Health\, formerly Anthem\, Inc.\, is an innovation leader dedicated to advancing health beyond healthcare. \nOker leads health systems strategic partnerships and manages the product portfolio. These include technologies that create affordable\, accessible healthcare for everyone. At the start of the COVID pandemic\, she began a clinical strategy to integrate COVID-specific care solutions with Elevance Health’s products. \nSubsequently\, the team commercialized direct-to-consumer virtual care. They also executed a joint venture to bring virtual care to millions of Americans. Before Elevance Health\, Oker served in executive roles at a health payor organization and healthcare startups. \nAdditionally\, she began her career as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois (UI Health). There\, she delivered healthcare\, authored peer-reviewed publications\, and taught residents. She also served in various medical center leadership roles. \nOutside of Elevance Health\, Oker serves as a mentor at Chicago’s MATTER healthcare incubator. Furthermore\, she is on the advisory board of the University of Michigan’s Weil Institute and a member of the Economic Club of Chicago. \nShe graduated from the University of Michigan’s combined undergraduate-medical school program (Inteflex). Oker is also a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-elif-oker-11-18-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Devon Person
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Devon Person\, VP of Supply Chain at Hanesbrands\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series. \n \nDevon Person\, VP of Supply Chain\, Hanesbrands Inc.\nQuotation: “My confidence comes from not what I know now rather from all that I have overcome.”
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-devon-person-11-04-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Gayle Lanier
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Gayle Lanier\, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer (retired) at Duke Energy\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series. She will discuss her path from the tobacco fields of NC to climbing windmills and how to be open to change and opportunities. \nBiography\nGayle Lanier has over 30 years of experience as a transformational business executive at Fortune 500 companies. She brings a wealth of experience combining a unique background in engineering\, information technology and regulated utilities\, including strategic planning\, research and development\, technology development\, project management\, customer service\, marketing\, sales\, mergers\, acquisitions\, divestitures\, and operations. She has been instrumental in leading world-class organizations that have consistently exceeded revenue and earnings objectives.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-gayle-lanier-10-28-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Patrick Murray
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Patrick Murray\, Director of Global Retail Sales Development (Retired) at Intel\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series. He will be discussing effective mentoring – as a mentor and mentee. \nBiography\nPatrick Murray earned his BSIE from NC State in 1988. Including his time as a co-op\, he spent 30 years at Intel Corporation as an applications engineer\, managing several strategy and product planning teams\, and creating and managing Intel’s Global ISV Alliances Team. He closed his career managing Intel’s WW Retail Sales Development Team. \nAs a retiree\, Patrick started volunteering for the ISE Department as an alumni-student mentor and worked on special projects for the department head and the Advisory Board. In the Spring of 2020\, he began serving as an Industry/Executive coach supporting ISE undergraduate students in their senior design engineering class. \nAdditionally\, he now serves as an Adjunct Lecturer for ISE216 and ISE589/MBA555. In addition to volunteering with the ISE Department\, Murray serves on the Raleigh Charter High School board of directors. Furthermore\, he is the vice-chair of the Town of Cary’s Information Services Advisory Board. \nHe also serves as an industry mentor at Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics and the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering. Patrick is also a Miracle League baseball coach.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-patrick-murray-10-21-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Anita Vila-Parrish
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Anita Vila-Parrish\, Product Leader at Amazon Pharmacy\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series. \nBiography\nAnita Vila-Parrish is a product management leader at Amazon Pharmacy\, where she is responsible for driving speed\, scale and innovation in the Pharmacy Services Technology portfolio. Before this role\, she was the Sr. Director of Product for the Precision Medicine\, Research and Clinical Decision Support portfolio at McKesson and was part of the launch of a new business\, Ontada\, in 2020. She has over 15 years of experience in healthcare\, including research innovation grants\, analytics\, consulting and software delivery. Anita holds her Ph.D. and BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from NC State University and her Masters from both Duke and Texas A&M.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-anita-vila-parrish-10-14-2022/
LOCATION:Engineering Building 3 – Room 2201\, 911 Oval Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Sarah Glova
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Glova\, founder and CEO of Reify Media\, as she discusses how to take professionalism to the next level. \nBiography\nSarah Glova is the CEO of the award-winning e-learning media firm Reify Media. She has spoken on topics from business to tech trends and Smart City initiatives\, reaching audiences from California to Qatar. Sarah writes as a tech journalist for WRAL TechWire and was named 2021-2022 Public Policy Advocate of the Year by NAWBO. Recently\, Raleigh City Council Member David Knight appointed her to a three-year term on the city’s Community Engagement Board. Sarah earned a Ph.D. from NC State in Instructional Technology. She previously taught technical writing to engineering and business undergraduates and continues to work with students as a guest lecturer and mentor for senior design projects.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-sarah-glova-10-07-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Anne Moorer
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Anne Moorer\, Executive Strategy\, Operations and Communications Leader at RedHat\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series. She will discuss “How to Design Your Career Path.” \nBiography\nAnne Moorer knows a successful career path is not always linear. For the last twenty years\, she has forged her own way in progressive leadership roles within higher education\, association management\, healthcare marketing\, special effects makeup artistry\, and cutting-edge technology companies. \nToday\, she focuses her expertise on workshop facilitation for process improvement using design thinking. Additionally\, she works on executive branding and communications\, as well as strategy development for teams\, organizations\, and corporate functions. \nMoreover\, she is a social justice activist and an avid home baker. Anne lives in Raleigh\, NC\, with her two beloved kittens\, Bianca and Bernard.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-anne-moorer-09-30-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T130000
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Christopher Rock
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Christopher Rock\, associate research professor and Manager of Outreach and Customer Support (CAMAL) at NC State University\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series as he discusses how to seek and develop professional relationships. \nAbstract\nThe professional relationships we establish throughout our working lives can help make or break our careers. These professional relationships become some of the greatest assets or obstacles associated with career growth. Often professional relationships enable employment opportunities\, new collaborations\, mentorship and new career directions. In this seminar\, we will discuss how to make new professional relationships and strengthen them over time. \nBiography\nDr. Rock was a process and R&D metallurgist in industry for 18 years before joining the Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics at NCSU in 2016. He has experience in process & physical metallurgy\, project management\, modeling and additive manufacturing. Currently at NC State\, he is active in metals research using laser powder bed fusion and new alloy development for AM applications.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-christopher-rock-09-23-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T130000
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Erin Crofut
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Erin Crofut\, Senior Manager\, Global Channel Operations\, Extreme Networks\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-erin-crofut-09-16-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T120000
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Abhijay Shukla
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Abhijay Shukla\, Senior Associate at PwC and NC State Alumnus\, to the MEM Program’s Think and Lead Seminar Series.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-abhijay-shukla-09-09-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T120000
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SUMMARY:Think and Lead Seminar Series: Sarah Glova
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the inaugural seminar in the Think and Lead series. We were fortunate to host a highly enlightening session on “Personal Branding: Marketing Yourself for Career Advancement” led by Sarah Glova\, CEO of Reify Media. \nKey Takeaways\nResearch has shown that personal branding leads to positive career outcomes\, including social capital\, financial rewards\, and exciting career opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to enhance your professional journey. Glova shared valuable strategies and tips on building a strong personal brand that differentiates you from the competition and helps you create trust with prospective clients and employers. It was an exceptional way to kick off the series! \nKey takeaways: \n\nWhat is a Personal Brand? It’s genuine\, dynamic\, and community-focused.\nStart building your Personal Brand with insightful questions and activities.\nApply your work style to your Personal Brand and make it visible to others.\n\nRemember\, a brand has no value unless people are aware of it. Take action and invest time in growing your connections\, updating your profile\, sharing thought leadership\, and engaging with others. Attend networking events and maintain valuable relationships. \n \nThank you\, Sarah Glova for your fantastic insights. \nBiography\nSarah Glova is the CEO of the award-winning e-learning media firm Reify Media. She has spoken on topics from business to tech trends and Smart City initiatives\, reaching audiences from California to Qatar. Sarah writes as a tech journalist for WRAL TechWire and was named 2021-2022 Public Policy Advocate of the Year by NAWBO. Recently\, Raleigh City Council Member David Knight appointed her to a three-year term on the city’s Community Engagement Board. Sarah earned a Ph.D. from NC State in Instructional Technology. She previously taught technical writing to engineering and business undergraduates and continues to work with students as a guest lecturer and mentor for senior design projects.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/think-and-lead-seminar-series-sarah-glova-09-02-2022/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Think and Lead Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join MEM Director Julie Ivy and your fellow new MEM students for the program’s New Student Orientation. Ivy will help you learn the various policies and procedures and recent changes from the NC State Graduate School.
URL:https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/event/fall-2022-orientation/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall – Room 4290\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:MEM Program Event
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