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Counselor Day

Inspire the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

At ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly, we’re on a mission to shape the future of innovation—and we know you play a vital role in guiding students toward meaningful opportunities. Join us for a dedicated Counselor Day on Friday, December 5, designed to give high school and college counselors an inside look at ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s only all-STEM public university.

Experience our state-of-the-art labs, connect with faculty and students, and gain the tools and insight you need to support the next generation of STEM trailblazers.

Space is limited—register early to reserve your spot!

Friday, December 5
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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What You’ll Discover

Event Schedule

Time

Activity

9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Mission: Learn what makes ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly unique

9:30 a.m.

Academic Showcase: Meet faculty from majors across engineering, computer science, data analytics, and more

10:15 a.m.

Internship & Capstone Spotlight: Discover how students gain industry-ready skills

11:00 a.m.

Career Success Panel: Alumni, employers, and Career Development talk internships and outcomes

12:00 p.m.

Student-Led Campus Tour: Visit labs, dorms, campus store, and recreation spaces

1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

2:00 p.m.

Admissions Q&A: Application tips, financial aid, scholarships & advising resources

3:00 p.m.

Wrap-Up & Pathways: Strategies for guiding students into STEM pipelines

Take Home Resources for Your Students

Leave equipped with brochures, advising tools, and admissions insights tailored for your students.

Space is limited—reserve your spot!

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.

Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly in 2025, she spent 11 years at SUNY Potsdam, where she advanced to Full Professor and developed a 3-2 Engineering dual-degree program with Clarkson University. Her work emphasizes experiential learning and research-driven education to prepare students for careers in STEM fields.