March Dinner Meeting
The evening program begins with a presentation on Diversity as America's Competitive Edge in Science, Engineering, and Technology. Ms. Gail Mattson will present highlights from this report by the Presidential Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering, and Technology (CAWMSET). The Commission was charged with developing recommendations to help build a work force capable of meeting the nation's strategic science, engineering, and technology goals. Ms. Mattson is currently the National President of the Society of Women Engineers and a Project Manager for Bechtel Jacobs Company, LLC at the East Tennessee Technology Park. Literature about the CAWMSET Report will be provided at the presentation, and the full report is available at www.nsf.gov/od/cawmset/.
Immediately following the CAWMSET Report will be the featured speaker, Dr. Alenka Brown-Van Hoozer. Dr. Brown-Van Hoozer will be speaking on How We Design in Human Error. Dr. Brown-Van Hoozer is Director for the Center for Cognitive Processing Technology at Y12 National Security Complex. Dr. Brown-Van Hoozer holds a Ph.D. focused in Human Engineering and Psychology, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, and a B.S. in Computer Science (Systems Architect Design). Dr. Brown-Van Hoozer has experience in conventional human factors guidelines and ergonomics, and is a published author of journal and conference papers, and the book, Say it Right.
This event is an excellent opportunity for women in science and engineering to interact with women in technical professions and to enjoy the Marie Curie Exhibit. For more information on the exhibit
