1. Region D Bid Presentation University of Miami

2. Agenda Basic Information Logistics Conference Theme Programming Additional Information

3. Basic Information Proposed Dates of Conference First Choice: March 18 th to 20 th Second Choice: March 3 rd to 5 th No other known major events are being hosted during the proposed conference dates Section(s) Sponsoring Conference University of Miami (D063) Southeast Florida Professional Section Description of Section(s) Located in Miami, FL Together 125+ members

4. Logistics Registration Costs Collegiate National Member $60 Non-Member $80 Professional National Member $100 Non-Member $120 Hotel Cost Marriott $195/double room $49/night if 4 per room Accessibility Miami International Airport 6 miles from campus Easily accessible using public transportation (30 minute train ride)

5. Logistics Location of Conference Events All events held at the University of Miami’s state-of-the-art facilities and nearby venues A)Ice Cream Social- Marriott Miami Dadeland B)Welcome Reception- UM Student Activities Center Grand Ballroom C)Keynote Luncheon- UM BankUnited Center Fieldhouse D)Career Fair- UM Student Activities Center AB C D

6. Logistics Location of Conference Events, continued All events held at the University of Miami’s state-of-the-art facilities and nearby venues E)Meetings- UM Student Center Complex Activities Rooms F)Workshops- UM Whitten Learning Center Classrooms and Auditoriums G)Awards Dinner- Coral Gables Country Club Grand Ballroom H)Farewell Breakfast- UM Lakeside Patio HG E F

7. Logistics Potential Local Sponsors Florida Power and Light (FPL) BioFlorida American Airlines UPS AT&T Microsoft Citrix Royal Caribbean Carnival Corporation Beckman Coulter Cordis Boston Scientific Ryder System Northrop Grumman American Pacific US Air Force IBM Whip N Dip

8. Logistics Proposed Conference Budget Facilities for Meetings/Workshops- $2,000 Facilities for Receptions- $8,000 Marketing- $6,000 Transportation- $3,000 Miscellaneous- $7,000 Meals-$24,000 – Conference Opening- $3,000 – Keynote Luncheon- $2,000 – Awards Dinner- $18,000 – Farewell Breakfast- $1,000 » Total: $50,000

9. Conference Theme Successful Women in Engineering: Methods In Action A history of successful engineers, how they made an impact, and how we can contribute

10. Programming Workshops Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Learning From the Past to Prepare for the Future Managing Stress: Taking Control to Balance Your Life Understanding the Significance of Outreach Comprehending the Impact of Technological Advancement in the Work-field Making the Transition to Graduate School Grasping the Difference: Industry versus Academia

11. Programming Tours Professional Excursions Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Miami-Dade Water and Sewage Plant Miami International Airport Everglades National Park: Behind the Scenes Cultural Attractions Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens Lowe Art Museum Venetian Pool Zoo Miami

12. Additional Information Contact Information Conference Co-chairs – Stacie Arechavala (s.arechavala@umiami.edu) – Alyssa Rosenfeld (a.rosenfeld4@umiami.edu) Current President – Jessica Stockus (j.stockus@umiami.edu) Section Advisor – Dr. Nurcin Celik (celik@miami.edu)

13. Additional Information Why pick Miami? UM College of Engineering is very supportive and experienced in hosting conferences Easily accessible amenities with sufficient space Wide range of prominent engineering companies Vibrant community with ample diversity Beautiful weather: high of 80°F/low of 65°F in March

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