SAVE THE DATE: Annual Global Marathon set March 6-8

Women in Engineering and Technology: Inspire. Inform.  Change the World is the theme of the National Engineers Week Foundation’s annual Global Marathon. Set for March 6-8, 2013, the Marathon is a free, worldwide online forum for women in engineering and technology to meet virtually and share their stories of personal, educational, and professional challenges and successes. It is the only global event for women in engineering and technology offered in conjunction with International Women’s Day, March 8.

This year, the Global Marathon offers more opportunities than ever for attendees to pro-actively help shape and elevate the conversation for, by and about women. With the global platform as a launching point, participants are encouraged to champion the Marathon and create their own opportunities to expand conversations. Champions create local satellite programs – via the web, phone or in person - ranging from office coffees to visits by professional women at local universities. For more information, interested participants should visit www.inxpo.com/events/globalmarathon.  They can also email the Marathon team at engineeringwomen@eweek.org. 

Topics for the three-day event are:

·         March 6 - Leadership: Never Underestimate the Power of Example

·         March 7 - Emerging Leaders and Entrepreneurs: Inspiration at Work and University

·         March 8 - One Woman At a Time: Change the World

This year’s Global Marathon Chair is Gayle J. Gibson, Director for Corporate Operations for DuPont.  The Vice Chair is Danielle Curcio, Chief Software Engineer, Raytheon Company.

“Women remain under-represented in engineering in most parts of the world,” said Gibson.  “The Global Marathon creates a community that connects women engineers of all ages with a platform for collaboration across borders and employment sectors.  It is powerful to be part of a large group and I always tell women ‘never underestimate the power of example.’ I have met so many women in all stages of their careers who underestimate what they have to share. The Global Marathon is about empowering women both personally and professionally – it is an experience that stays with attendees long after its conclusion.”

Major sponsors of the 2013 Global Marathon include ExxonMobil, Motorola Solutions Foundation, and Bechtel.  Additional sponsors include DuPont, Motorola Mobility Foundation, and Raytheon.

To register for the 2013 main event, go to here.  Join the Facebook community.   

About National Engineers Week Foundation

The National Engineers Week Foundation works year-round to sustain and grow a dynamic engineering profession critical to public health, safety, and welfare.  The Foundation supports engineering outreach, education, and celebration through a network of thousands of volunteers in its partner coalition of more than 100 professional societies, major corporations and government agencies.

For more information, visit www.eweek.org.  

Can Meditation Help Women Vets Overcome Sexual Trauma?

In honor of Women's History Month, the David Lynch Foundation is holding a forum hosted by CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien which will explore this question: Medication or meditation: Which is more effective for women veterans battling to overcome the nightmare of military sexual trauma?

The women's forum will discuss research and clinical applications of the Transcendental Meditation technique for abused women veterans, as well as for teenage girls who have been rescued from a life of prostitution, and women and girls who suffer unimaginable horrors in violence-ridden regions in Africa and around the globe.

The other panelists include Tara Wise, executive director of the National Women's Veterans Association of America; Lois Lee, founder and president of Children of the Night; Rita Cosby, Emmy-award winning TV anchor and daughter of a WW II POW; Joni Kimberlin, producer and director of Third Fire Films; and Pamela Shifman, director of Initiatives for Girls and Women NoVo Foundation. 

According to Dr. Peeke, published research shows Transcendental Meditation reduces anxiety, depression, substance abuse insomnia, and impulsive, violent behavior. Research on veterans of the Iraq war found a 50% reduction in symptoms of PTSD among meditating veterans.

The forum is co-sponsored by the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the David Lynch Foundation's Operation Warrior Wellness, and Third Fire Films.

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The Ten Most Researched Women in American History

This March, celebrate Women’s History Month by brushing up on some of the ways women have shaped our country.Questia, the premier online research tool for students, has released a list of its library’s top ten most researched women in American history, and is making the reference works on each of them available for free until the end of the month. Visit their topic page on Famous Women for even more women’s history research.

1. Rosa Parks: Her single act of demure defiance set in motion the chance for African American leaders to test the constitutionality of Montgomery, Alabama’s bus segregation laws and so many other laws around the country. [Fields, Suzanne. “The History Lesson from Rosa Parks; A Single Act of Responsibility Changes a Nation's Heart.” The Washington Post [Washington D.C.] 31 October 2005: A21.
2. Margaret Sanger: The American leader in the birth control movement, Sanger helped people see that family planning was a necessary factor in social progress. She published three books, including her autobiography in 1938. [Sanger, Margaret. Margaret Sanger: An Autobiography. New York: W. W. Norton, 1938]
3. Clara Barton: Known as the “Angel of the Battlefield,” Barton worked tirelessly during wartimes to supply soldiers, and search for missing prisoners. She later established the American National Red Cross and headed it until 1904. [Morrow, Laura. “Clara's Heart.” Policy Review 75 (1996): 64.]
4. Jane Addams: In 1889, Addams founded one of the first social settlements in the United States. Hull House first served as a community center to the poor and later as a center for social reform. [Addams, Jane. Twenty Years at Hull-House: With Autobiographical Notes. New York: Mcmillian, 1910]
5. Abigail Adams: Wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams, Abigail Adams was one of the most influential first ladies in the history of the United States. Her entrepreneurial skills, at a time when women had little to no control over finances, made her a revolutionary woman. [Shuffelton, Frank. “A Revolutionary Woman.” The Wilson Quarterly Winter 2010: 104+]
6. Eleanor Roosevelt: In 1921, when husband Franklin Roosevelt was stricken with polio, Eleanor's political life began in order to keep his name alive in New York politics. In World War II, she served as assistant director of the Office of Civilian Defense, and went on to become a U.S. delegate for the United Nations and chair of the Commission on Human Rights. [Riechers, Maggie. “Eleanor Roosevelt, No Ordinary Woman.” HumanitiesJanuary/February 2000: 21+]
7. Sacajawea: Using her knowledge of languages, Native people, forest trails and edible plants, Sacajawea help guide Lewis and Clark on their 19 month expedition across the Rocky Mountains toward the Pacific Coast. [Birchfield, D.L. “Sacajawea.” The Encyclopedia of North American Indians. 9. 1997]
8. Helen Keller: Both blind and deaf, Keller exceeded expectations and graduated from Radcliffe with honors. She went on to write and lecture around the world and become one of the most inspirational stories in American history. [Keller, Helen and John Albert Macy. The Story of My Life. New York: Doubleday, 1903]
9. Susan B. Anthony: A leader of the women’s movement in the late 1800’s, Anthony devoted her life to the abolition of slavery and then to women’s equality. She was arrested in 1872 for illegally casting her ballot in the presidential election, and other women followed in her footsteps to stand up for Fourteenth Amendment rights. [Dorr, Rheta Childe. Susan B. Anthony: The Woman Who Changed the Mind of a Nation. New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1928.]
10. Rachel Carson: An early environmentalist, Carson led the fight that eventually eliminated a number of toxic chemicals for household items and American homes. [Visser, Melvin. “Rachel Carson's Legacy.” The WashingtonTimes [Washington D.C.] 11 June 2007, A16.] 

Visit: Famous Women - Research and Read Books, Journals, Articles at Questia Online Library

Innovating in Today’s Workplace – A Woman’s Perspective

 In celebration of Women’s History Month, Chevrolet will host a web chat on Tuesday, March 22, with four women involved in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of the Chevrolet Volt, the world’s first electric vehicle with extended-range capability. Pam Fletcher, Teri Quigley, Britta Gross and Cristi Landy will discuss what it means to be a female engineer in today’s fast-paced environment and how the diversity of perspectives brings technology breakthroughs like the Volt to market.

During the one-hour web chat, the women will answer questions, such as:

·         What inspired them to go into engineering and the automotive industry?
·         What challenges exist for women working in the engineering field?
·         How do they balance their personal lives with the demanding schedule of electric vehicle development?
·         What opportunities exist in the automotive industry beyond traditional engineering roles?

WHO:

·         Pamela Fletcher, Chief Engineer for Volt  and Plug-In Hybrid Propulsion Systems 

Pam ensures the Volt meets customer expectations and business requirements through the integration of its propulsion system components. Pam has three children and grew up in Sarahsville, Ohio.

·         Teri Quigley, Plant Manager at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly

Teri is responsible for executing   the launch of the Volt on the same assembly line as the Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne, including installation of the Volt's unique powertrain. She has four children and two grandchildren and grew up in Dexter, Mich.

·         Britta Gross, Director of Global Energy Systems and Infrastructure Commercialization

Britta meets with governments, utilities, companies and municipalities to help prepare communities across the country to "plug-in ready," not just for the Volt but for the wave of electric vehicles predicted to be on the horizon. Britta has two children.  Growing up, she lived in Kansas City, Chicago, and Baton Rouge, LA.

·         Cristi Landy, Product Marketing Manager, Chevrolet Volt

Cristi is a member of the original Volt concept car team formed in March 2006.  She is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

WHEN:  3 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, March 22

           

WHERE:  www.chevroletvoltage.com

Fifth Annual Women in Islam Event

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Please Join Us as We Celebrate Women’s History Month

With

Our 5^th Annual Women in Islam Event

Date: Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Place: Muslim Association of Greater Rockford, 5921 Darlene Dr.

Come Enjoy Presentations by Rockford Muslims, a bazaar, free henna designs, ethnic food and fashion show.

* This Event is for Women and Girls only. Admission is Free and reservations are required.

Please RSVP to magr.sisters@gmail.com or call

(815) 397-3311 no later than March 12^th, 2010

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