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#STEMTalks Google+ Hangout at Florida Polytechnic University

March 26, 2015

What are the top jobs of the future? Which STEM industries are hiring?

Florida Polytechnic University President Dr. Randy K. Avent is part of a panel of distinguished STEM experts and leaders who will take part in a virtual Google+ Hangout on March 31, 2015 at 8 p.m. The best part about the University-hosted #STEMTalks is that you do not need to leave home to have a front-row seat for this important online discussion.

#STEMTalks is the final installment of a three-part online series that explores opportunities in our information economy and offers guidance for getting the best education and training for 21st century careers. You can RSVP now to this live event.

During our live #STEMTalks discussion, panelists will answer your questions about economic and employment trends in the STEM industry, as well as the role Florida Poly plays in educating the next generation of engineering and technology experts and leaders.

The panel will be moderated by Crystal Lauderdale, the Director of Marketing & Communications at Florida Poly, and include:

  • Dr. Randy K. Avent, Florida Poly President
  • Dr. Susan LeFrancois, Assistant Professor of Science and Logistics at Florida Poly
  • Industry expert Charlie Frayer, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Offer at Protected Trust
  • Colin Hoedtke, a student in Florida Poly’s inaugural class
  • Rachel Gordon, Florida Poly Admissions Counselor

Students interested in learning more about employment opportunities and how to make themselves sought after by the best employers can get the answers at this live, virtual discussion.

RSVP now for our Google Hangout. Tweet your questions in advance by using hashtag, #STEMTalks.

Looking forward to hanging out soon!

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.