Initial Publication Date: June 10, 2019

2019 NSF Minority Faculty Development Workshop Engineering A World of Difference: Policy and Practice September 18 -21st, 2019

Harvard University Preliminary Agenda The 2019 NSF MFDW Engineering A World of Difference: Policy and Practice will focus on the intersection between technology and policy; delve into the implications of policy on academic engineering at institutional and national levels; and develop actionable strategies to enhance the progression of underrepresented faculty for the benefit of the engineering profession. Over a three day period, participants—representing all engineering disciplines and technology fields— will have multiple opportunities to engage with peers, academic leaders, and experts to better understand and utilize concepts that guide strategic career advancement. The program and workshop content will in part be shaped by participant response collected in the application process.

Below is an overview of the three-day program. Please check back for updated agenda.

View a PDF:2019 NSF MFDW Agenda (Acrobat (PDF) 105kB Sep14 19)

Preliminary Agenda


Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Harvard University

Arrival Day - Check-in and Registration

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Harvard Welcoming Reception
Greeting by Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow kicking off the three-day workshop.
Thursday, September 19, 2019

Harvard University

6:00 am - 7:45 am

Breakfast

8:30 am - 9:15 am

Welcome, Symposium Overview, and Participant Introductions

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Plenary Session I

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Workshop I: Policy Fundamentals

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Working Lunch - Affinity Groups

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Workshop II: Communicating Science and Engineering

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Break

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Un-conference Session I: Research Collaborations

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

Flash Talks: Participant Presentations (Group 1)

6:15 pm

University Hosted Dinner with Keynote Speaker
Friday, September 20, 2019

Harvard University

6:00 am - 7:45 am

Breakfast

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Plenary II: Engineering, Policy and Society

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Administrators Panel

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Working Lunch - Affinity Group

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Workshop III: Career Progression (breakout sessions)

Promotion and Tenure

After Tenure

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Break

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Research & Career Advancement

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Flash Talks: Participant Presentations (Group2)

6:30 pm - 8:30

Dinner with Keynote
Saturday, September 21, 2019

Harvard University

6:00 am - 8:00 am

Breakfast

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Plenary III: Mentoring and Career Advancement

10:00 am - 10:15 am

Break

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Un-Conference Session II:Academic Career Development

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Un-Conference Session III:Branding + Personal Development

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Keynote Lunch

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Closing Remarks & Wrap-up