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Region D Bid PresentationUniversity of Miami
Agenda
Basic InformationLogisticsConference ThemeProgrammingAdditional Information
Basic Information
•Proposed Dates of Conference•First Choice: March 18th to 20th
•Second Choice: March 3rd to 5th No other known major events are being hosted during the proposed conference dates
•Section(s) Sponsoring Conference•University of Miami (D063)•Southeast Florida
Professional Section•Description of Section(s)
•Located in Miami, FL•Together 125+ members
Logistics
Registration Costs Collegiate
National Member $60Non-Member $80
Professional National Member $100Non-Member $120
Hotel CostMarriott $195/double room
$49/night if 4 per room
AccessibilityMiami International Airport 6 miles from campus
Easily accessible using public transportation (30 minute train ride)
Logistics
Location of Conference EventsAll events held at the University of Miami’s
state-of-the-art facilities and nearby venuesA) Ice Cream Social-
Marriott Miami Dadeland
B) Welcome Reception- UM Student Activities Center Grand Ballroom
C) Keynote Luncheon- UM BankUnited Center Fieldhouse
D) Career Fair- UM Student Activities Center
A B
C D
Logistics
Location of Conference Events, continuedAll events held at the University of Miami’s
state-of-the-art facilities and nearby venuesE) Meetings- UM
Student Center Complex Activities Rooms
F) Workshops- UM Whitten Learning Center Classrooms and Auditoriums
G) Awards Dinner- Coral Gables Country Club Grand Ballroom
H) Farewell Breakfast- UM Lakeside PatioHG
E F
Logistics
Potential Local SponsorsFlorida Power and Light (FPL)BioFloridaAmerican AirlinesUPSAT&TMicrosoftCitrixRoyal CaribbeanCarnival CorporationBeckman CoulterCordisBoston ScientificRyder SystemNorthrop GrummanAmerican PacificUS Air ForceIBMWhip N Dip
Logistics
Proposed Conference BudgetFacilities for Meetings/Workshops- $2,000
Facilities for Receptions- $8,000
Marketing- $6,000
Transportation- $3,000
Miscellaneous- $7,000
Meals-$24,000Conference Opening- $3,000
Keynote Luncheon- $2,000
Awards Dinner- $18,000
Farewell Breakfast- $1,000
Total: $50,000
Conference Theme
Successful Women in Engineering: Methods In Action
A history of successful engineers, how they made an impact, and how we can contribute
Programming
WorkshopsBreaking the Glass Ceiling: Learning From the Past to
Prepare for the FutureManaging Stress: Taking Control to Balance Your LifeUnderstanding the Significance of OutreachComprehending the Impact of Technological Advancement in the
Work-field Making the Transition to
Graduate SchoolGrasping the Difference:
Industry versus Academia
Programming
ToursProfessional Excursions
Turkey Point Nuclear Generating StationMiami Project to Cure ParalysisMiami-Dade Water and Sewage PlantMiami International AirportEverglades National Park: Behind the Scenes
Cultural AttractionsVizcaya Museum and GardensFairchild Tropical Botanic GardensLowe Art MuseumVenetian PoolZoo Miami
Additional Information
Contact Information
Conference Co-chairs
Stacie Arechavala ([email protected])
Alyssa Rosenfeld ([email protected])
Current President
Jessica Stockus ([email protected])
Section Advisor
Dr. Nurcin Celik ([email protected])
Additional Information
Why pick Miami?UM College of Engineering is very supportive and experienced in hosting conferencesEasily accessible amenities with sufficient space Wide range of prominent engineering companiesVibrant community with ample diversityBeautiful weather: high of 80°F/low of 65°F in March
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