Perspectives on the Minority Experience Shadia Oshodi BME-IDEA September 26 th, 2007

Affirming Experiences in the Classroom and Beyond  In the classroom  Out of the classroom  On the job  Affinity groups  Entrepreneurship  Benefits of Diversity

In The Classroom  Duke BME, Certificate in Markets and Management: Entrepreneurship, ‘04  Projects cultivate interest Different channel for students to excel Different channel for students to excel Real life application explored Real life application explored Experience working with teams Experience working with teams Build confidence in applying concepts Build confidence in applying concepts

Out of the classroom  Diversity groups and engineering clubs Provides support Provides support Creates a connection with wider range of people Creates a connection with wider range of people Strengthens interest in engineering Strengthens interest in engineering Fosters sense of inclusion Fosters sense of inclusion  Research experience Builds confidence Builds confidence Enlivens theory Enlivens theory Creates connections Creates connections Fosters an inquisitive mind Fosters an inquisitive mind

Outside of the Classroom  Informal mentorships Build relationships with professors Build relationships with professors Provide support and inspiration Provide support and inspiration  Internships Pique interest in subject matter Pique interest in subject matter Explore post-graduate opportunities Explore post-graduate opportunities Provide hands-on application Provide hands-on application

On the Job - Genentech Inc.  Operations Rotational Development Program ( ) 4 6 month Rotations throughout Operations 4 6 month Rotations throughout Operations Certificate in “Product Creation and Innovative Manufacturing” through Stanford University Certificate in “Product Creation and Innovative Manufacturing” through Stanford University  Early Stage Cell Culture Process Development ( present) Design cell culture processes for support of pre- clinical - Phase II development Design cell culture processes for support of pre- clinical - Phase II development Technology & Process Platform Development Technology & Process Platform Development #2 Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” 2007

On the Job - Genentech Inc.  Rotational Development programs Experience working with diverse groups valued Experience working with diverse groups valued Ability to quickly learn and contribute key Ability to quickly learn and contribute key Building relationships is fundamental Building relationships is fundamental  Formal Mentoring Guidance in transition to “Real World” Guidance in transition to “Real World” Insight into career opportunities Insight into career opportunities Creates a comfort zone Creates a comfort zone

Corporate Affinity Groups  Getting plugged in Members work throughout the company Members work throughout the company Community connections Community connections Networking and professional development Networking and professional development Support and mentoring Support and mentoring  Leadership Opportunities Serving in an organization Serving in an organization Interacting with corporate executives Interacting with corporate executives

Entrepreneurship - Moxy Magazine  Founded by 4 YPW women  Creating a relevant environment for YPWs  Unmet niche in marketplace  Unique perspectives key  Outlet and resource

Benefits of Diversity in the BME Experience  Understanding your audience and client Design Design Presentation Presentation  Working collaboratively, and cross functionally From technician to VP, Quality to Marketing From technician to VP, Quality to Marketing Adapting to your environment Adapting to your environment