Please see below for call for participation in MiniTalk special event at iDETC. --------------------- Scarlett R. Miller, PhD Assistant Professor Engineering Design and Industrial Engineering The Pennsylvania State University 213-P Hammond Building University Park, PA 16802-1401 Office: (814) 863-4143 E-mail: scarlettmiller@xxxxxxx Research: http://www.engr.psu.edu/britelab -- Hey everyone, Bryony and I have been asked by Jeff Rhoads to help organize a new special event at this year's IDETC with some other volunteers from ASME. Sunday night of the conference there is going to be a special MiniTalk event, and we are looking for early career professional and faculty who might be interested in giving a 10 minute talk. This year's topic is “Dissemination by Design: The Importance of Effective Communication”. We need great speakers who have an interesting story to tell. If you are interested, please send an application to earlycareerengineers@xxxxxxxx <https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=asme%2Eorg&urlhash=CVgI> or contact Bryony or myself for additional information. I've included the original flyer below. Note that we have extended the application deadline, so we would like applications as soon as possible. Thanks! -Scott and Bryony ----------------------------------------------------------------- Are you an early career engineer who has insight to share about effective communication? “Dissemination by Design: The Importance of Effective Communication” We are now seeking presenters for the ASMEFutureME Mini-Talk Series, to be held at the 2015 ASME International Design Engineering and Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE). Share your story about how communication has influenced your career success. Example topics could include: • Effective visual presentations • Connecting with varied audiences • Owning the stage • Building your online presence • Establishing your professional identity • Collaboration • Successful Networking Techniques WHAT ARE MINI-TALKS? Mini-Talks are 7-10 minute short talks on engineering and career development topics. Talks provide an opportunity for sharing experiences and knowledge, while engaging and inspiring the audience. To view previous Mini-Talks, please visit the website at www.youtube.com/user/ASMEFutureME <https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=www%2Eyoutube%2Ecom%2Fuser%2FASMEFutureME&urlhash=NPId> . WHO SHOULD APPLY? Energetic and passionate early career engineers with insight into effective engineering communication. WHY? • Present in front of a large audience of your peers (130+) • Be featured on ASME.org <https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=ASME%2Eorg&urlhash=l-aA> and the ASME FutureME YouTube channel • Share your experience and knowledge that benefits other engineers • Showcase skills and gain high-visibility within the profession WHEN AND WHERE? ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE) in Boston, Massachusetts, Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Nominate yourself or a peer no later than April 6, 2015 by emailing a short biography and topic summary to earlycareerengineers@xxxxxxxx <https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect?url=asme%2Eorg&urlhash=CVgI>. All applicants will be contacted no later than May 1, 2015 for follow-up No ASME Travel Funding is available for participation in this program Supported by the ASME Board on Career Development -- Scott Ferguson Associate Professor Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering North Carolina State University 3244 EBIII Raleigh, NC 27695 -- scott_ferguson@xxxxxxxx (919)515-5231 www.sdoresearch.com