Closing the Equity Gap Through Education, Entrepreneurship, Employment, Experiences, and Economic Mobility
Annual Conference June 9-11, 2018
Sheraton
Denver Downtown
Spotlight: Engineering a Better World with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Letter from Ann Kaiser, GlobalMindED STEAM Track Leader
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Ann Kaiser
CEO
ProjectEngin
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Dear GlobalMindED Community,
I am so excited that the UN Sustainable Development Goals are playing such a featured role at GlobalMindEd this year! They are proof to all of us that amazing things can happen when we all work together for the good of all who call this planet home.
At
ProjectEngin, we focus on bringing Engineering Design thinking and practices into all classrooms. My early career as a product and market development engineer in the metals industry made me aware that Engineering is mostly about creative problem-solving, collaboration, and a keen sense of the end-users needs. I applied that same thinking to my second career as a high school teacher. My efforts to include more Engineering Design projects in Physics lead generated such positive student feedback and success, that I was asked to develop an Engineering Design course targeted at a wider range of learners than traditional science course. That project lead to a Fulbright Distinguished Teacher award and a research opportunity in Singapore. In the end, it all lead to the founding of ProjectEngin and a mission to bring the active, project-based learning framework that Engineering Design provides to more classrooms nationally and internationally.
I have always been interested in the impact of technology on global issues. As an International Fellow at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, I studied world resources and technology transfer. At ProjectEngin, we have spent the past several years using the challenges put forward by the SDGs as the cornerstones of two of our largest programs, the EngineerGood® curriculum modules and our Engineering a Better World STEM Fair program. In both programs students are challenged to engineer small-scale solutions for a specific region, country, or village. The idea that good design requires an understanding of the end-user brings global view and cultural empathy into the projects. Our success in over 50 schools has demonstrated that the combination of global challenges, cultural understanding, and the promise that we can engineer solutions engages and empowers young people. You can learn more about
EngineerGOOD here. Hear firsthand from some amazing middle school engineers in this
STEM Expo video shared by the Archdiocese of Newark. Both programs are STEAM with global impact!
I hope all educators can join me on Saturday, June 9th to learn about this solution-focused approach to learning about and meeting the challenges of the UN SDGs. Our workshops are always active, fun, highly-rated, and impactful. We will model activities, share resources, and brainstorm ways in which you can empower your students to build a better world!
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GlobalMindED and the PVBLIC Foundation invite you to our
Opening Dinner on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
This event on June 9th will kick off the 2018 GlobalMindED Conference that will convene 1,000+ national and global thought leaders in business, education, STEM and more and 100 first-generation-to-college students.
When: June 9, 2018 at 7:00 pm
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FEATURED PLENARY SESSIONS
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Solving Wicked Problems Facing Low-Income Audiences: Removing Barriers for Students and Graduates
Monday, June 11th Morning Opening Plenary
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Higher Education, First Generation Success, and Global Employment:
An Interview with President Janet Napolitano
Monday, June 11th Lunch Plenary Session
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to GlobalMindED on Saturday,
June 9 from 9 am to 3 pm
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Facilitators:
Lorena Zimmer,
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce;
Tara Smith,
Office of Governor John Hickenlooper
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Innovative and Inclusive Programming for Changemaker Skills and Equitable Outcomes
Never Say No: Navigating a Pilot Program for Under-Prepared College Writing Students
Panel Leader
College of the Mainland
Collaborations in Entrepreneurial Thinking: Programs, Partners and Professional Development
Panel Leader
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Closing the Equity Gap at Minority Serving Institutions: What Works and Why
Panel Leader:
Ed Smith-Lewis,
UNCF Career Pathways Initiative
Math and English as Success Gateway: Improving Retention and Completion for First Gen Students
Panel Leader
The NROC Project
University of Arizona and GlobalMindED Collaborative First-Generation College Student Success at Research One (R1) Universities: Innovative Programs and Supports
Strategies for a Success for African-American and Latino Males
Reversing Generational Poverty in Early Childhood: Life and Career Success Begins 0-5 with Strong Caregivers and Self-Sufficient Parent(s)
Learning in the Global Classroom: Innovations for 21st Century
Quality, Continuous Professional Development: Student-Centered Design and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Bold Moves to Transform Education: Innovations, Interactivity and Involvement
Panel Leader: Erika Twani
, Learning One to One Foundation
The Edupreneur: Why Every Teacher Needs to Be a Workplace Entrepreneur
Managing Every Difference: Equity Through Expansive Learning Alternatives
Panel Leader:
Dwight Jones,
Former Colorado Commissioner of Education
Meeting the Challenge of Inclusion: Discovering Hidden Talents to Close the Access Gap
Building Bridges to STEM Learning for all Students
Opportunities: Leveling the Playing Field for Women and Minorities in Aerospace
Panel Leader:
Michael Lutomski,
Safety, Reliability, Risk Management, Sustainability, and Human Space Exploration Expert
Thinking Outside the Box in STEAM: Preparing Students for an Unscripted Future
Panel Leader:
Amelia Mawlawi,
HP Inc.
Increasing Diversity in STEM
Panel Leader:
Dr. Reagan Flowers,
C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc. and Education Consulting Services, LLC
Closing the Skills Gap with Apprenticeships, Maker Spaces, Invention, Innovation and Experiences that Develop Competence
Girls & STEAM: Equity, Inclusion, and Excellence
Radical Inclusive Innovations in STEM
Panel Leader:
Dr. Penny Eucker,
STEM School and Academy
Increasing Opportunity in Fragile Communities: Transforming Populations in Need
Creating a Diverse Talent Pipeline
Panel Leader:
Dr. Sally Johnstone,
National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) and
Foundation for Student Success
Truth in Journalism in the Age of Fake News
Regional Collaboration for Connected Solutions: Rural Access for Broadband
Panel Leader: Chantal Unfug, Division of Local Government, State of Colorado
Reversing Intergenerational Poverty: Innovative Solutions for Self-Sufficiency and Employment
Policies for Disaster Prevention and Relief
Policies that Drive Outcomes and Access: Ralities and Blueprints to Make Change Happen
Panel Leader: Jeff Wasden, Colorado Business Roundtable
Alternative Success Pathways: Prison to Professional Pipeline, Badges, Credentials and Careers With and Without College
Panel Leader:
Jay Savulich,
Rising Tide Capital
The Future Workforce 2025-2030
Public/Private Employment Partnerships: Vision, Leadership and Technology at Scale
Panel Leader:
Brad Turner-Little,
Goodwill Industries
Using Skills to Drive Innovation and Meaningful Work Based Learning
From "World" to "Work": What Stakeholders Can Do to Develop the Globally Competent Workforce of Tomorrow
Panel Leader:
Nicole Goggin,
Global Nomads Group
Creating an Effective Environment for Developing Global Work Skills
Panel Leader:
Inspiring Global Leadership in the Next Generation
Non-Technical Careers Within Technology Companies
Panel Leader: David Scneider, HP Inc.
Blockchain and Encrypted Security
Panel Leader: Sally Eaves,
Forbes Technology Council and Aspirational Futures
Gaming and Interactive Challenge-Based Learning
Panel Leader:
Michael Cushman, DaVinci Institute
Outcomes Measurement and Data: Analytics that Drive Behavior
Cybersecurity, Privacy and Intellectual Property
AR/MR/VR: Visceral-Driven Learning and Skills Attainment
Panel Leader:
Brad Waid,
Top 14 influencer in Augmented Reality
Diverse Tech Role Models: Filling the Pipeline
Panel Leader: Maria Popo,
AMP10x
Social Determinants of Health: Why Your Zip Code Matters Communities of Health Through Fresh Food: Eliminating Food Deserts
Panel Leader: Dr. Tista Ghosh, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Chronic Disease Prevention: From Sick Care to Health Care
The Architecture Of Healing
Building Capacity: Pipeline of Future Health Workers
Panel Leader:
Bruce Byington, The Colorado Health Foundation
Mental Health Solutions to Improve Access and Opportunity
Diseases of Despair: Prevention, Treatment and Maintenance for Opioid Addiction, Abuse, Suicide Prevention and Other Afflictions
Panel Leader: Ashley Darnell, Public Health Consultant
Behavioral Health: Non-Traditional Support for Emotional/Social Solutions in Low-Income Communities
Panel Leader: Dr. Jeff Sidders,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Foundations/Funders Track
Creating a Level Plain Field: Investment Strategies that Mobilize Solutions, Talent, Outcomes
Gender Equity: Unlocking Women's Collaborative Capital
Beyond Financial Support: Shifting Systems and Mindsets for First-Gen Students
Finance is Ground Zero for Climate Change: Protecting Low-Income Communities
How Funders Can Influence Each Other with Blockchain and Other Impact Tools: Foundations, Community Foundations, Social Impact Investors and Family Funders (Invite Only Intensive)
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Sunday, June 10th
As technology use in education becomes common practice, it is important to ensure that the tools that are deployed in classrooms are having an impact and not just checking the "technology" box. The first wave of technology tools for education were lauded for simply being digital, but how we apply technology to foster achievement and how that integrates with the traditional models of teaching are very important.
The second wave of technology in education must be better. It must be more direct. It must enhance low-tech practices and strike the right balance between being disruptive and sustainable. Instructional Guidance System technology is designed to help teachers scale the practices that they are familiar with and empower them to take control of their classroom instruction in ways which weren't possible without technology.
Learn how using data can transform the teaching and learning experiences for math classrooms and how it can all foster improved outcomes across schools and districts.
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Presenters: Dionne Mack, Cox Automotive; Jennifer Smith, Lockheed Martin Space; Ashley Sobke, Lockheed Martin Space
Develop your knowledge, capabilities and fortitude to address the complex dynamics of unconscious bias, microinequities and the culture conflicts that may arise in a diverse environment by leveraging Courageous Conversations as a communication, reconciliation and organizational development tool. In this presentation, participants will explore the concepts of unconscious bias and microinequities; understand the social and organizational impact that occur as a result of unconscious bias in the workplace; build awareness of the value that having courageous conversations can have; and identify tools and techniques to engage in courageous conversations with peers, leaders and direct reports.
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This presentation will focus on First Graduate's college and career coaching model. During this interactive presentation we will highlight the four key components of the coaching manifesto: 1. academic success, 2. career success, 3. social/emotional health, and 4. financial health. This model has helped us create deep, trusting relationships with the students we serve. Those relationships help us remove the myriad obstacles our students face as well as mirror their unique strengths.
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Monday, June 11th
Advancements in technology are paving new ways for learning. People speaking different languages can easily understand each other, content of all types becomes searchable, content is available across text, visual, and voice, and it's providing independence to people with disabilities.
In this session, we'll discuss and cross pollinate needs and ideas for innovative and technology enhanced learning modalities: Personalized learning, Machine Learning and AI interactive materials, and utilizing data to better develop solutions.
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Cultural Intelligence, or CQ, is the capability to function effectively in any culturally diverse setting. It is a skill and it is proven to predict a student's performance when engaging across cultures. This session will focus on highlighting why this is such a critical skill for first-gens and how they can develop their CQ. Part of that development process involves creating inclusively excellent and culturally intelligent campus communities. We'll discuss strategies, that are research-based and practical, for moving the needle at both the student and institutional level.
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Pivot Learning utilizes a change design process to help high schools transform themselves. Working with school leaders, Pivot facilitates design teams made up of a diverse group of the school community's stakeholders to create reconfigured schools centered around Linked Learning pathways that prepare students for both college and career. Pivot coaches also work with the school leaders to grow their leadership skills and capacity.
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Monday, June 11th
Presenters:
Heather Terenzio, Techtonic Group; Josh Davies
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The Center for Work Ethic Development
This session will take the audience through our experience in creating a DOL certified Apprenticeship in a non-traditional field. We will talk about the changes we had to make internally in order to make this happen. We will also talk about how this changed our culture and our relationships with our clients. We will also talk about case studies and success stories.
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Culturally relevant teaching practices require teachers and learners to have positive relationships. Learn strategies to build relationships with your students and personalize your classroom in order to be culturally relevant, engaging and meaningful.
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In 2015, a majority, 98%, of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students reported hearing anti-LGBTQ remarks from peers and school staff on a regular basis. Additionally, sexual orientation and gender expression remain the two of the highest reported categories for identity-based harassment and assault in schools. There are many actions school communities can take to improve the safety and inclusion of LGBTQ students. This session will review the work of One Colorado's Safe Schools Program, the lived experiences of LGBTQ students, laws and policies protecting LGBTQ students, and actionable steps to make schools safe and affirming.
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Sunday, June 10th
According to the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 protects people from discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs which receive federal funds. Typically, adherence to Title IX reminds the reader of funding in men's and women's sports; prevention of sexual harassment and assault; equity in hiring, salary and promotion; and protection for transgender persons. Participants of this roundtable will be able to 1) Examine their institutions barriers and facilitators to gender equity in the context of Title IX, and 2) Develop a plan to address gender equity at their institution.
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This session will share the unique experiences of first generation students in an undergraduate teacher preparation program, NxtGEN, which specifically recruits, prepares and supports our next generation of diverse and talented teachers. You will hear first-hand experiences and success stories from the students and residency coordinator of how a community of learners was developed and what supports and opportunities are available for students on campus and their school sites. In addition, some ongoing challenges and barriers that they face on campus and at their school sites will be shared with some possible solutions.
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The presentation will focus on supporting first-generation college students in securing internships. An internship provides essential career experience and is a central stepping-stone to securing full-time employment after graduation; however, low-income, first-generation students face unique challenges in the internship process. This presentation will focus on America Needs You's approach to supporting students in searching for, securing and thriving in an internship experience. Attendees will leave the session with a sense of America Needs You's best practices in leveraging volunteer support, managing relationships with corporate partners who provide internships, and equipping students with tools for success.
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The roundtable will examine the philosophical and pragmatic rationale behind the Adonai Center's Fellows model which addresses the human capital development needed to enhance the value of African American young males, equip them with professional skills and competencies, enable them to understand their role in society, and position them to compete and survive in a global economy.
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Monday, June 11th
Community colleges have an access mission. The diversity of our students requires effectiveness in educating students who have been underrepresented in higher education. Community colleges must examine how students experience the campus, and improve student outcomes. Campus initiatives promoting inclusion cannot be delivered piecemeal. Employee diversity must increase, and campuses must engage in self-reflection to examine their own assumptions, and have courageous conversations about equity. The impetus for these initiatives must come from leadership and be articulated at all levels of the organization. This session describes the process used to promote inclusion, and increase equity at two Colorado community colleges.
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Presenter:
Thomas Leyba,
ASU Teacher's College and Time to Teach
Participants learn research-based strategies and best practices for highly effective classroom management. They learn successful techniques that can be used immediately to cut down on 70 percent of low-level discipline problems in the classroom, restoring valuable instructional and learning time and establishing a calmer teaching environment. No repeated warnings, no arguments, no threats.
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Sunday, June 10th
Gender Equity: The Men, Women and Outcomes for Equality
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Unrealized Impact: The Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Presenter:
Becky Crowe,
Co-Author of Unrealized Impact, The Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Based on data from over 200 organizations and thousands of staff reporting on their perceptions of working in those organizations, we published a report title Unrealized Impact. We learned that bringing behaviors, processes, and culture into alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) beliefs requires more than shared commitment. Accelerating the pace of change requires effective execution of tactical strategies with resource investments to support. Join this interactive session to evaluate your organization's DEI maturity, learn from similar organizations, and create a plan around how to get beyond shared organizational commitment to action and impact.
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Monday, June 11th
HP Tech Day of Industry for Students Only (June 11)
Apply below
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Sunday, June 10th
Early Childhood: 2Gen Strategies Reversing and Preventing Opportunity Youth, Dropouts and the Pipeline to Prison
Presenters:
Dr. Rosemarie Allen,
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Math and English on Your Phone: Learning on the Go Opens Doors of Access for Non-Traditional Populations
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Monday, June 11th
Coaching for Personal and Professional Success
Presenter:
Donelle Hogarth,
LifeBound
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June 9-11, 2018
SESSION A
Intercultural Training: From Awareness to Competence - the RWS Tool Kit for Intercultural Competence and Personal and Professional Development
with Dr. Melinda Cain
SESSION B
First Gen Professional and Life Skills: Making Impressions, Personal Branding,Telling Your Story
with Adrian Rosado and Rocio Perez
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TECH DAY OF INDUSTRY
Monday, June 11th from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm
GlobalMindED and
HP Inc., Intel, Colorado State University and Colorado Technology Association invite you to our Tech Day of Industry
The Tech Day of Industry is an event for inspiring, engaging, and empowering underserved populations and first-generation students - from first gen-high school graduates to first-gen college students - ages 16-19.
Students will spend a half-day with HP and various Northern Colorado companies, have lunch with Tech leaders, participate in the Career Fair and attend the Closing Reception.
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CAREER FAIR
Monday, June 11th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
GlobalMindED invites students to our Career Fair with College Degree and Career Fair with High School Diploma
Students will meet various companies as part of the GlobalMindED conference.
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Support our
First-Generation Student Leadership Program
Your support and contributions will translate into valuable networking connections for First-Gen student leaders and their peers.
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