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2015 IMECE Information & Link to TRAVEL INFO
2015 IMECE Registration
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In support of regional events, the Committee on Volunteer Training and Development (CVTD) is offering advanced training for select student section representatives.
This training will include critical skills needed to plan a local event for multiple universities. The training will be provided during a 2-day conference taking place at the 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) in Houston, Texas (USA) on November 13th -15th.
Student Leader Conference - Student Sections desiring to attend the face-to-face conference are encouraged to apply, and you need not be attending IMECE. In addition to the training for volunteer leadership, ASME Student Members will have the opportunity to network with friends and meet other conference attendees.
How do I attend the conference?
Applying for the Conference
All ASME student section leaders who want to attend must complete an application and be invited to participate at the SLTC in Houston, TX.
Funding requests for those selected will be considered based on application submissions, project plan milestone completion, and available funding. Milestones will consist of two planning tasks given posted on the CVTD ASME page. Selected student section representatives will be notified of available funding prior to the conference.
Funding application deadline: September 15, 2015
Apply here!
EVENT: Student Leader ConferenceWHEN: November 13-15, 2015WHERE: The ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas USA 77010
Funding offers will be announced by September 22, 2015
Non-funded Applicants
Student leaders who do not need or did not request funding assistance from CVTD are still encouraged to apply and to attend. Please fill out the application normally and indicate you are not in need of funding but putting 0 in the requested funding amount. Your application will also be considered on merit and space available at the conference. Apply now as space fills up quickly!
Student Leader Training Conference 2015 Participant Information
Assignment One & Two:
SLTC preparation assignments AVAILABLE LATER
Agenda:
PDF AVAILABLE ONCE PARTICIPANTS ARE SELECTED
Reimbursement information:
Please fill out the reimbursement form found here.
International electronic wire transfer form is necessary for non-US participants and can be found here.
Related Programs
In addition the ASME Student Leader Training Module Series is available online, containing planning activities directly related to your regional event.
Webinar 2: Effective Leadership for Student Sections
Oct 13 and Oct 27 at 10am-12pm PST (1-3pm EST)
Welcome! This is the first of a new line of webinar training programs for student leaders. You can log in through the web client or install the LiveMeeting applet. To ensure you get the most out of the meeting, please explore the First Time Users instructions and test your system prior to attending. Also, note that you will need to call into the teleconference number in addition to joining the web session. Below is a little more information about the activities for the day and how to log on. Simply use your university name when it asks for your company.
Agenda
1:00PM EST: Welcome-Volunteer Training and Development Committee Member
1:05PM EST: Presentation 1- Event Planning/Hosting – Derek Stack
1:30PM EST: Presentation 1-Q&A + Transition
1:35PM EST: Presentation 2- Delegation/ Setting Priorities – Andrea Rios
2:00PM EST: Presentation 2-Q&A+ Transition
2:05PM EST: Presentation 3- Advanced Communication – Mark Lazzaro
2:30PM EST: Presentation 3-Q&A+ Transition
2:35PM EST: Presentation 4- Leadership Styles – Steven Cerri
3:00PM EST: Presentation 4-Q&A+ Transition
3:05PM EST: Conclusion-Volunteer Training and Development Committee Member
LiveMeeting information for ATTENDEES
Join the meeting. Audio Information Telephone conferencingInformation available after you sign into the LiveMeeting site. You must call into the conferencing line for audio connection.
Please keep your phone muted during the meeting to prevent background noise from distracting the presenters. Thank you!
First Time Users: To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is ready to use Microsoft Office Live Meeting. Notes
Troubleshooting Unable to join the meeting? Follow these steps:
Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/asme
If you still cannot enter the meeting, contact support
Notice Microsoft Office Live Meeting can be used to record meetings. By participating in this meeting, you agree that your communications may be monitored or recorded at any time during the meeting.
Oct 5 at 10am-12pm PST (1-3pm EST)
1:05PM EST: Presentation 1- Communication is the Key
1:30PM EST: Presentation 1-Q&A
1:35PM EST: Presentation 2- Engaging Volunteers
2:00PM EST: Presentation 2-Q&A
2:05PM EST: Presentation 3- The Structure of Organizations
2:30PM EST: Presentation 3-Q&A
2:35PM EST: Presentation 4- Student Section Best Practices
3:00PM EST: Presentation 4-Q&A
Join the meeting. Audio Information Telephone conferencing Please note you must call the toll-free number and use the participant code in order to join the audio portion of the meeting. Also, if you are asked to enter a something for credit, simply press #. If you are asked a second time, press # a second time. The number and code are available on the left-hand side panel in the LiveMeeting interface. First Time Users: To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is ready to use Microsoft Office Live Meeting. Notes
A two-part training program designed for students that focuses on leadership and organizational management skills. Students will receive training from subject experts on skills needed for success as a leader in ASME and beyond.
Part 1: Online webinar series
Webinar 1: Communication & InvolvementDates: October 5th or October 19thTime: 10am PT to 12pm PT (1pm to 3pm EST)
Webinar 2: Effective LeadershipDates October 13th or October 27thTime: 10am PT to 12pm PT (1pm to 3pm EST)
Register here: https://studentleadershipasme.eventbrite.com/
Webinar sign-in link will be distributed in September.
Part 2: ASME Student Leader Training Conference
November 16-18, 2013
Location: San Diego, California.
See application requirements below
ASME Student Leadership Training Conference
ASME Student members interested in developing marketable career-relevant skills. Current and aspiring ASME Student Section leaders from U.S.A. and Canada. Select engineering students will be funded to attend the two-day session to develop leadership strategies. Students will also be briefed on networking, career development, outreach, and educational opportunities offered by ASME.
Employers, investors, and team captains look for people with the necessary skills and personalities to contribute to their endeavors. Whether your interests are in business, engineering industry, or academia, transferable interpersonal skills are needed.
ASME seeks to provide its member base with the appropriate training to develop the next generation of leaders and enable success in their individual careers. This conference provides training in skills that have been selected for improvement by the engineering profession.
Students seeking funding from ASME to attend should apply. Up to 100 students will be funded to attend. All are welcome through pre-registration only.
1) Students are required attend a 2 part webinar series in October (more details to come):
Webinar 1: Communication & Involvement (Dates: October 5th or October 19th)
Webinar 2: Effective Leadership (Dates October 13th or October 27th)
2) Student must be a dues paid member or student member of ASME
3) Have at least one academic year left in undergraduate studies.
Students will be chosen based on their previous experience in ASME, and their future aspiration in the engineer field. APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 16th, 2013
The application has been extended to October 4th.
Application: http://tinyurl.com/mpwazm7
Applicants will be notified of results by email by October 14th.
Selected attendees will be offered limited funding ($600 per student maximum) to assist in their participation. Funding will include a capped travel allotment, and supplementary per diem support to cover hotel and incidentals. Further, students will be offered matching assistance to promote shared accommodation in an effort to reduce expense.
Questions? Post on our forum!:
https://community.asme.org/student_training_and_development/f/6249/t/623.aspx