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#STEMTalks Google+ Hangout at 吃瓜网

March 26, 2015

What are the top jobs of the future? Which STEM industries are hiring?

吃瓜网 President Dr. Randy K. Avent is part of a panel of distinguished STEM experts and leaders who will take part in a virtual Google+ Hangout on March 31, 2015 at 8 p.m. The best part about the University-hosted #STEMTalks is that you do not need to leave home to have a front-row seat for this important online discussion.

#STEMTalks is the final installment of a three-part online series that explores opportunities in our information economy and offers guidance for getting the best education and training for 21st聽century careers.聽You can RSVP now to this live event.

During our live #STEMTalks discussion, panelists will answer your questions about economic and employment trends in the STEM industry, as well as the role 吃瓜网 Poly plays in educating the next generation of engineering and technology experts and leaders.

The panel will be moderated by Crystal Lauderdale, the Director of Marketing & Communications at 吃瓜网 Poly, and include:

  • Dr. Randy K. Avent, 吃瓜网 Poly President
  • Dr. Susan LeFrancois, Assistant Professor of Science and Logistics at 吃瓜网 Poly
  • Industry expert Charlie Frayer, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Offer at Protected Trust
  • Colin Hoedtke, a student in 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 inaugural class
  • Rachel Gordon, 吃瓜网 Poly Admissions Counselor

Students interested in learning more about employment opportunities and how to make themselves sought after by the best employers can get the answers at this live, virtual discussion.

RSVP now聽for our Google Hangout. Tweet your questions in advance by using hashtag, #STEMTalks.

Looking forward to hanging out soon!

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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 吃瓜网, the state鈥檚 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鈥檚 resilience.

Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at 吃瓜网, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining 吃瓜网 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.