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WiM Ohio Women in Aerospace Event with OAI

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

The Important Role of Women in the Aerospace Industry

WiM Ohio is partnering with the Ohio Aerospace Institute for an upcoming event, "The Important Role of Women in the Aerospace Industry" on Tueday, October 15! Network with industry professionals and learn more about the contributions and advancement of women in STEM and aerospace.   

Morning Session:

Join us for discussions on how women are shaping the future of STEM and aerospace and learn about key advancements in manufacturing. WiM Ohio's morning session will begin with a networking breakfast, followed by our first speaker of the day, Marcy Frumker, Space Advisor & Trustee at The International Women's Air & Space Museum.

Afterwards, attendees will sit in on a panel discussion featuring:

Angela Presutto - Project Engineer, Safran Aerospace Dean
Dean Christina Bloebaum - College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Kent State Univ.
Lauren Good - CFO, Sea Air Space Machining & Molding

The morning session will conclude with a presentation by Gail Dolman-Smith, President & CEO of Paragon Tec inc.

Afternoon Session: 

The afternoon session, led by OAI, will include insights into the future needs of aerospace and the impact on supply chain opportunities, as well as an informative presentation by Dr. John Sankovic, Ohio Aerospace Institute President & CEO

Learn more about OAI:

The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) is a joint initiative of the NASA Glenn Research Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the State of Ohio, ten public and private universities granting doctoral degrees in aerospace-related engineering disciplines, and numerous companies engaged in aerospace activities. OAI has offices in Cleveland and Dayton.

Agenda

October 15
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM Registration, Networking, Breakfast
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome & Introdutions
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Speaker: Marcy Fumker Space Advisor & Trustee, The International Women's Air & Space Museum
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Panel Discussion Angela Presutto - Project Engineer, Safran Aerospace / Christina Bloebaum - College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Kent State Univ. / Lauren Good, CFO, Sea Air Space Machining & Molding
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Networking Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Speaker: Gail Dolman-Smith President & CEO, Paragon Tec Inc.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wrap Up & Questions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Speaker: Dr. John Sankovic CEO of Ohio Aerospace Institute
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Panel Discussion Aerospace Manufacturers
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Opportunity for B2B meetings with panelists