A Giant Step for STEAHM
Despite the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2nd Annual Liftoff Event on April 7th, 2021 was a tremendous success. ARCS demonstrated its commitment to showcasing its multidisciplinary center of excellence to the CSUN community and beyond by adapting to the circumstances and holding a safe and successful event. The event included a Women in STEAHM panel discussion featuring a group of distinguished panelists who are leaders in their fields. The panelists included Ann Devereaux (JPL), Dr. Rebecca Gottlieb (Medtronic), Dr. Elena Miranda (CSUN Geology), and Devin Waller (Air & Space Exhibit Project Manager – California Science Center), among others. Their insights and experiences provided valuable perspective on the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEAHM, and served as an inspiration to the attendees. The event highlighted the exceptional projects of the 2021 cohort of ARCS students and faculty, with industry collaborators. Overall, the Liftoff event was a testament to the resilience of the community and the importance of collaboration in advancing the mission of ARCS.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN STEAHM
3:00 PM – 3:40 PM
Welcome and Guest Speaker
Video Welcome from
President Erika D Beck
Provost Mary Beth Walker
Year 1 Reflection
Dr. Nhut Ho
GUEST SPEAKER
David D. McBride
Director of NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center
3:40 PM – 4:30 PM
Women in STEAHM
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Prof. Suzanne Scheld and Brittany Oates
SPEAKERS
Ann Devereaux
Dr. Rebecca Gottlieb
Dr. Elena Miranda
Devin Waller
4:30 PM
ARCS Student Lightning Talks and Research Project Demonstrations
Student Presentations
Project Demonstrations in
Breakout Rooms
Main Room – Networking and Q+A
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Dr. Erika D. Beck
President of California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Ann Devereaux
Division Manager for Systems Engineering and I&T - Div 31 NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dr. Rebecca Gottlieb
Ph.D. Vice President, Research and Technology Medtronic Diabetes
David McBride
Director of NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
Dr. Elena Miranda
Professor of Geology and Faculty Equity Advocate for Recruitment and Retention, California State University, Northridge
Devin Waller
Air & Space Exhibit Project Manager - California Science Center
Dr. Mary Beth Walker
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, California State University, Northridge