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  • Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Young Minds, Big Impact: The New Wave of STEM Leaders
  • 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM CT
    Invent It. Build It. - Volunteer Check-In
  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CT
    Yoga Lounge
  • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM CT
    Concessions
  • 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT
    Registration
  • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM CT
    Volunteer Central
  • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CT
    Faculty Advisors and Counselors Meeting
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
    Invent It. Build It. - Badge Pick-Up
  • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT
    Speaker Ready Room
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
    Child Care
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
    Nursing Room
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
    Prayer/Meditation Room
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CT
    Invent It. Build It. - Role Model Mixer & Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
    Inspirational Insights: Embrace Your Story: Turning Self-Care and Authenticity into Career Strengths
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
    Membership Meeting
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CT
    Rapid Fire II: Undergraduate
  • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
    Invent It. Build It. - Parent/STEM Advocates Program
  • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
    Invent It. Build It. - Level 1: STEM Exploring Program
  • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
    Invent It. Build It. - Level 2: STEM Engaging Program
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
    Rainbow Lounge
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
    SWE Boutique
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
    Wellness Lounge
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT
    Professional Headshots (sign-up required)
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT
    Social Lounge
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT
    SWE Information Center
  • 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM CT
    Lessons Learned in Food Biotechnology
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    Capitalizing on Sliding Door Moments: Your Missing Career GPS
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    Embracing Early Career Pain (Literally!): A Chronic Pain Story
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    How to Adjust Your Give-A-Damn Meter: Stress Less, Thrive More
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    Let's Grow Up and Retire Those Stereotypes About Age!
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    Lift as You Climb: Elevating Careers Via Near-Peer Mentorship
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    Trust Issues? Unlocking the Secrets to Device Authentication
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    Unleash Your Potential: How AI Empowers Careers
  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    Whimsy to Wisdom: Applying Classic Tales to Modern Tech Careers
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    The Right Way is Janeway: Leadership Lessons From Star Trek
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    Town Hall
  • 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM CT
    Asian Connections Affinity Incubator Group
  • 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM CT
    Community Colleges Affinity Group
  • 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM CT
    HeForSWE Affinity Group
  • 10:15 AM - 3:15 PM CT
    Affinity Group Lounge - A
  • 10:15 AM - 4:45 PM CT
    Affinity Group Lounge - B
  • 10:15 AM - 4:45 PM CT
    Affinity Group Lounge - C
  • 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM CT
    Redefining 'No': A Journey of Resilience and Determination
  • 10:40 AM - 11:00 PM CT
    Never-Eat-Soggy-Waffles: How to Keep Your Navigational Intuition Crisp!
  • 11:00 AM - 2:20 PM CT
    Airboat Adventures - Private Swamp Tour ($)
  • 11:05 AM - 11:25 AM CT
    Creating Your Clarity Crew: Assembling a Personal Board of Advisors
  • 11:05 AM - 11:25 AM CT
    Take the Initiative: Building an Inclusive SWE Community in Ecuador
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM CT
    Accessibility First: Designing Mobile Apps for Everyone
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM CT
    Engineering Wonder Into Everyday Commodities
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM CT
    Reignite Your Drive: Overcoming Burnout and Redefining Success
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM CT
    Taking the Leap: Transitioning From Industry Back to Academics
  • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    Beyond Stereotypes: Resilience Through Immigrant Experiences in STEM
  • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    Climbing the SWE Ladder: SWE Leadership is for Everyone
  • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    Self Defense Seminar
  • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    Swipe Right on Your Next Career Move
  • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI and Digital Solutions
  • 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM CT
    Breaking Stereotypes, Building Dreams: My Untraditional College Journey Through Engineering
  • 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM CT
    SWE POA App: Uniting Women to Engage, Organize and Grow
  • 11:55 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    A Dancer's Guide to Stage Presence, Storytelling, and Poise
  • 11:55 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    Unlocking Leadership Potential in Collegiate SWE Sections and Affiliates
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT
    Latinos Affinity Group
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT
    LGBTQ+ and Allies Affinity Incubator Group
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT
    Technical Career Path Affinity Group
  • 12:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT
    New Orleans Food Tour ($)
  • 12:20 PM - 4:00 PM CT
    Sustainable Disaster Recovery with Schneider Electric and The Footprint Project ($)
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CT
    Inspirational Insights:
  • 1:45 PM - 2:05 PM CT
    Beyond Resilience: Harnessing Antifragility for Personal Growth
  • 1:45 PM - 2:05 PM CT
    What My Tūtū Taught Me: Leading With Aloha (Compassion)
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Be Boundless Together: A Blueprint for University-Industry Partnerships
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    BRAT: Best Readable and Accessible Text
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Bridging Engineering and Governance: A Dual Perspective on Water Policy
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Creating and Fostering a Workplace for Everyone
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Data-Driven Productivity: Aligning Work With Your Body’s Cycle
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Disagree and Commit: The Strategic Art of Saying No
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    How to Adjust Your Give-A-Damn Meter: Stress Less, Thrive More
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Stay Tuned: Communication Secrets from a Journalist Turned Engineer
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Stuck in Mid-Level: How Non-Promotable Work Is Hindering Your Career
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Sustainable Choices as a Designer or Consumer
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Unleash Your Potential: How AI Empowers Careers
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Unlock Data's Power: Six Sigma Is Key to Problem Solving
  • 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    Entrepreneurs Affinity Group
  • 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    Military & Veterans Affinity Group
  • 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    Open Room for Affinity Group Use
  • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    CLI Networking Event (Invitation Only)
  • 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    From Zombie Mode to Supercharged: Breathing Life Into Your Section
  • 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM CT
    Shining Bright: ADHD as an Interviewing Advantage
  • 2:35 PM - 2:55 PM CT
    Ditch Boring Info Sessions: Turning Industry Events Into Sponsorship Gold
  • 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM CT
    An Empath in the Corporate World
  • 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM CT
    Quiet Influence: How Introverts Create Impact
  • 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM CT
    Smartest in the Room to Most Empathetic: A Leadership Transformation
  • 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM CT
    STEM Days for Every Community: From Small to Large Impact
  • 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM CT
    Step Up, Stand Out: Practical Tools for Leading through Influence.
  • 2:45 PM - 3:34 PM CT
    Watt’s Next? AI’s Disruptive Role in Energy and Industry
  • 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
    So, You’re the Only Woman in the Room. Now What?
  • 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
    The YOU Factor: Assembling a Personal Brand That Gets Noticed
  • 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
    Unlocking Potential Using Generative AI: Oil and Gas Industry
  • 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM CT
    Impact of AI on Human Cognitive Ability
  • 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM CT
    Networking Isn’t Pokémon: It’s About Relationships, Not Just Collecting Contacts
  • 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM CT
    Where the Sidewalk Bends: Resilience in Challenging Times
  • 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM CT
    Building Strong Manager Relationships in Early STEM Careers
  • 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM CT
    Pixels to Progress: The Art and Science of Image Processing
  • 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM CT
    Closing Keynote: Thy Tran