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Clemson is Title Sponsor for the CVMSDC MBE Summit’s Next Generation Virtual Workshop to be held on Monday, November 8^th from 6-8pm.  The workshop is for students (high school and college) who may be interested in starting their own business or who have already started one.  The program consists of a keynote by Troy McClain, author and motivational speaker, and a workshop led by Clemson alum, LaSonya Berry, President and CEO of McPherson, Berry and Associates.  We will have prizes and giveaways and information on an upcoming Pitch Contest where participants can win some awesome prizes.  The workshop is free for students but they must register by clicking on the registration link at the bottom of the attached flyer and checking “Next Generation – Student Ticket” on the registration page

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From Engineer to Corporate Leader

A Discussion About Leadership Development

When: Friday, October 29^th

             2:00-3:00 pm

Where: Watt Family Innovation Center Auditorium

Who: Open to Everyone

Click HERE to RSVP for this event

Join us on Friday, October 29^th from 2:00-3:00 in the Watt Auditorium for a conversation with highly successful C-suite leaders—all Clemson alumni—in technical fields to learn more about their experiences, philosophies, and advice on how to prepare to be a leader in your field.

Many students who enter engineering and technical majors in college lack exposure or learnings on leadership skills. There is a need to help engineers get these critical life skills early in their careers. The concept for Engineering Leadership (www.engineering-leadership.com) was created with an emphasis on an engineering-minded framework that teaches five key elements at the heart of leadership: Optimism, Trust, Courage, Humility and Love. Surrounding that are four components with three subsets, for a total of 17 aspects, or constants, of successful leadership to create a full leadership spectrum.

The premise of this Engineering Leadership mindset is that despite the complexity of leadership, it can be broken down into fundamentals that provide a framework to lead effectively. We believe leaders are built, not born. By focusing on the constants, we can build strong technically-focused leaders who are prepared for future success.

This event is sponsored by the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) in partnership with Engineering Leadership (www.engineering-leadership.com).

PEER Tutoring services will be hosting special study sessions for common exams coming up in Chemistry, Physics, and Math, including:

• CH 1010 and 1020: Sunday 10/24

• PHYS 1220 and 2210: Wednesday 10/20

• MATH 1060 and 1080: Tuesday 10/19

Calling all Middle Schoolers!

Clemson is welcoming middle schoolers virtually to our annual Girl Scouts and Friends Day on October 16th, and we could not be more excited! If you know a student in middle school, whether or not they are affiliated with a girl scout troop, send this information along and encourage them to sign up soon.

NSBE is hosting a virtual event with Deloitte Consulting TODAY, October 4th at 6 pm. Join here.

$500 to be used for supplies for a research project this fall!

CECAS Undergraduate Students,

If you need funds to initiate, continue or finish a research project with a CECAS faculty member this fall, apply for one of our $500 grants!  Applications are submitted electronically (https://cecas.clemson.edu/thrive/grants-2/ and will be due on Oct 4^th, 2021 at 11:59 PM. 

To apply, you will need to submit the following information:

• Title of your research project
• Description of your research questions or objectives for the fall term.
• Budget justification for how the $500 will be used for your project (vendors for the supplies, cost, etc.)
• Your current resume
• Your picture
• A brief letter of support from your advisor on Clemson letterhead.  The faculty member just needs to write: ‘I commit to mentoring (student) if they receive this undergraduate research award of $500. I will oversee expenditures and support the student as they write the 1-page project summary report.’

If you have an interest in conducting research for the first time or need financial support for an existing project- this grant is for you!  The funds just need to be used for supplies that can be purchased or testing that can be completed by February 15^th, 2022.

UG Research Grant Committee, CECAS-

Molly Kennedy, Faculty Director for Undergraduate Research

Aubrey Baldwin, Student Engagement Director

Brad Putman, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Serita earned her bachelor’s degree from Lander University and a Master of Education in Human Resource and Development from Clemson University. Before becoming the PEER/WISE director in August 2015, Serita Acker was Director of the Women in Science and Engineering program. Additionally, she has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, both in the areas of student support services, mentoring, and diversity programs. She is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator and Life Coach.

Serita Acker sees the PEER/WISE main role as providing student success programs and services that can equip students with the resources they need to excel at Clemson University and achieve their educational goals so that they are prepared for success after graduation.

She has won several State and National Awards: Thomas Green Clemson Award, Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Mountains to Midlands, the James E. Bostic Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award in 2017 as a diversity champion at Clemson University, Clemson University Woman of the Year, Martin Luther King Jr. Award, Clemson University Board of Trustees Award, Women in Engineering Pro-Active Network Distinguished Service Award, Career Communications Magazine College Level Promotion of Education Award, National Association of Multicultural Engineering Advocates Award, Upstate Diversity Award, Calder D. Elhmann Outstanding Individual. As well as being featured on the cover of Insight into Diversity.

She also served as MentorLinks Consultant for the American Association of Community Colleges in Washington DC and sits on many state and national boards to help promote STEM. She currently serves as the National Society of Black Engineers Student Chapter campus advisor at Clemson University. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and traveling.

What her co-workers have to say about her:

“She is my BBE – “BEST BOSS EVER”. She leads by example and is a true and loyal advocate for our students.” – Francene Thomas

“She is always looking for ways to help others.” -Lisa Jackson

“Ms. Serita shines bright! When she speaks, her words of encouragement uplift and inspire me to perform my very best! As a leader, she is a fantastic coach that listens and cares deeply. Without a doubt, she brings out the best in our students and our PEER WISE team. I am so honored to have Serita as my own mentor to help guide me and facilitate my success in all future endeavors. Thank you for all you do, Ms. Serita!” – Beth Anne Johnson

Click here to register for this fantastic event!