Agenda

"As engineers, we were going to be in a position to change the world - not just study it." - Henry Petrosk
Time Session Presenter Location Audience Type
Sunday, February 11, 2024
12:00 PM Check-in opens/poster session setup begins
2:00 PM Community Governance and Network Updates from the Interim Executive Committee (IEC) GCSP Network IEC Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC) Ballroom Directors/Alumni Panel
2:00 PM Student Community Session USC Viterbi GCSP Student Organization Franklin Suite Students Workshop
5:00 PM Welcome Reception and Dinner  TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
5:45 PM Poster Session Opens  TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
7:00 PM "Lives Not Grades" Screening and Panel Discussion with Creators Dr. Najmedin Meshkati  TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
Monday, February 12, 2024
8:30 AM Breakfast TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
9:00 AM Welcome and Overview TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
9:15 AM Morning Keynote Address from r Dr. Yannis C. Yortsos Dr. Yannis C. Yortsos- USC Viterbi Dean and GCSP Co-Founde TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
9:45 AM Break All Transition
Session Block I (45 minutes)
10:00 AM Assessing the effectiveness of GCSP Dr. Maria Sanchez TCC Ballroom C/D Directors/Alumni Roundtable
10:00 AM Talking about your Grand Challenge - The Art of Storytelling Daniel Druhora Forum Students Workshop
10:45 AM Break All Transition
Session Block II (45 minutes)
11:00 AM Beyond the Classroom: The Transformative Effects of Field Study Experiences Dr. Andrea Micangeli TCC Ballroom C/D Directors/Alumni Roundtable
11:00 AM Portfolio Power-Up: Strategies for Crafting an Impactful E-Portfolio Dr. Olgha Qaqish, Caleb Carter, Angela Lee Franklin Suite Students Workshop
11:45 AM Break All Transition
Lunch (75 minutes)
12:10 PM Lunchtime Keynote: The Importance of DEI in Solving for Global Challenges Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull: UC Davis Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
1:15 PM Break All Transition
Session Block III (45 minutes- students choose between two workshops)
1:30 PM Connecting Generations: Strengthening a Dynamic Alumni Network Andrew Mang TCC Ballroom C/D Directors/Alumni Workshop
1:30 PM Bridging Worlds: The Critical Role of Intersectionality in the Global Community Dr. Lorena Duran Forum Students Workshop
1:30 PM Beyond Functionality: Elevating Experiences with Human-Centered Design Dr. Darin Grey Franklin Students Workshop
2:15 PM Break All Transition
Session Block IV (45 minutes- students choose between two workshops)
2:30 PM Together We Grow: Strategies for Community Building amongst GCSP Programs Amy Trowbridge TCC Ballroom C/D Directors/Alumni Workshop
2:30 PM Beyond GCSP: Navigating Your Professional Journey Ahead Dr. Kamau Jamal Abercrombia & Jessica Santos Forum Students Workshop
2:30 PM Spark to Spotlight: Scaling up: From Idea to Market Dr. Erin Jablonski Franklin Students Workshop
3:15 PM Break All Transition
Session Block V (45 minutes)
3:25 PM Closing Session TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
4:30 PM End TCC Main Ballroom All Plenary
Tuesday February 13, 2024
8:30 AM Breakfast and Service Project (optional) USC Hotel (2nd Grand Ballroom- Victory Room) All Plenary