Innovative Leadership: Inspiration and Strategies

with Pamela McCauley Bush, Ph.D., C.P.E.

Engineer  Educator  Entrepreneur

Date and Time: Tuesday Oct. 22, 2013 at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Registration/Networking/Food: 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Speaker Presentation: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
(Book signing at the end of presentation)

Venue: Stanford University, Packard Electrical Engineering Building – Room 101
350 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
(Venue Map:Click here,Directions from Major Airports: Click here)

Sponsors: IEEE-WIE-SCV and SWE;
Co-Sponsors: Stanford IEEE & WIE and SWE Student Chapters

Abstract:

The topic of “Innovative Leadership” addresses the needs, challenges and benefits of developing as an innovative leader as well as the option to focus on being a leader in innovation. Both paths involve creativity, resourcefulness, leadership and planning to see fulfillment of this area in ones’ career. The pervasiveness of technology has led to increased opportunities to serve in both capacities within an organization, the community and as an entrepreneur. The two aspects of innovative leadership are described and elements associated with creating a path toward both are presented.

About the Speaker:

 Dr. Pamela McCauley Bush is a nationally recognized speaker, an award winning educator and a full Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the University of Central Florida where she leads the Human Factors in Disaster Management Research Team.  A Martin Luther King, Jr. Visiting Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Fulbright Specialist,  Dr. Bush has received numerous awards  in recognition of her professional accomplishments and community outreach efforts in the business, technology and education communities.  Motivated by her own experiences and the growing need for leadership and innovation in America, particularly among women and STEM professionals, Dr. Bush used a research based approach to author Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation: Inspiration and Strategies for Women  (ELSEVIER Academic Press). The book, touted as “A great read!” and “A must-have guide that is relevant and valuable for women in all stages of their careers,” empowers the individual, institution and corporation to pursue leadership and innovation opportunities through practical guidance and strategies. The proven studies and principles, combined with inspirational anecdotes, equip the reader to build upon strengths and successes to discover and develop leadership and innovation skills.  Learn more about Dr. Bush and her exceptional career at www.pamelamccauleybush.com.