Region 1 iSTEP Training
Charles Rubenstein
<c.rubenstein@ieee.org>
Pratt Institute - SILS
Region 1 SAC & Training Meeting
Downtown Hartford Marriott –March 2012
What is iSTEP?
iSTEP is an
integrated Student Transition to
Engineering/Technology Professional
event created by IEEE Region 1 to celebrate our
student members:
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where they are now
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where they can help local K-12 STEM students
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where they can go with IEEE’s assistance…
IEEE is here to help them grow in their career
Where does iSTEP fit?
Whether you are
• a freshman or senior
• new to engineering technologies or taking
masters/doctoral studies
• a mentor or mentee
iSTEP attempts to show you how scalable
your IEEE membership is from pre-University
to GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade)
to WIE and beyond:
IEEE is here to help you grow in your career
Who is iSTEP?
iSTEP is:
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IEEE leaders
reviewing how you fit in our professional society;
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Local HR folks making mentoring presentations;
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Practicing engineering technologists letting you
know what options are available to you in the
profession and in graduate education
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Students and IEEE members adding their
experiences;
All here to help Student Members grow in their career.
IEEE is Worldwide Membership
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP – 406,575*
R7 – 17,240
R10 – 86,111
R1 to 6 – 215,676
R1 – 37,381
R2 – 33,362
R3 – 31,741
R4 – 24,121
R8 – 72,260
R5 – 29,988
R6 – 59,083
R9 – 15,288
* 2010 Member Data
Reflecting the global
nature of IEEE, R10
and R8 are now the
two largest IEEE
Regions
About IEEE: Region 1 in the USA
You are here
There are Four Areas in Region 1
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Long Island
New Jersey Coast
New York
North Jersey
Princeton-Central Jersey
Northeastern
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Boston
Maine
New Hampshire
Providence
Worcester County
Central
Western
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Binghamton
Buffalo
Ithaca
Rochester
Syracuse
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Berkshire
Mid-Hudson
Mohawk Valley
Schenectady
Springfield
Green Mountain (VT)
Region 1 Areas
Central Area Sections:
2012-2013 Area Chair: Lisa Shay * 2011 Area Chair: Asif Hassan
– Berkshire, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, Schenectady, Springfield,
Green Mountain
Northeast Area Sections:
2010-2013 Area Chair: Tom Perkins
– Boston, Maine, New Hampshire, Providence, Worcester County
Southern Area Sections:
2012-2013 Area Chair: Bob Pellegrino * 2011 Area Chair: Durga Misra
– Connecticut, Long Island, New York, New Jersey Coast, North Jersey,
Princeton-Central Jersey
Western Area Sections:
2012-2013 Area Chair: Alex Loui * 2011 Area Chair: Gene Saltzberg
– Binghamton, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse
Why we join—why we stay…
Knowledge ...
staying current with the fast changing world of
technology
Community …
local and global activities, unparalleled
networking opportunities, members-only
discounts, electing IEEE leadership
Profession …
empowering members to build and own their
careers, mentoring, making the world a better place
What is the Life of an IEEE member?
IEEE MEMBERS
Employers,
Retired,
Governments,
Life
Professionals
Member
Lifeline of IEEE continuing education opportunities
(IEEE Conferences, Tutorials, Courses)
K-12 STEM
College
Graduate School
Graduates of the Last
Decade
But do our members know about IEEE’s educational products & services?
IEEE Membership: Its benefits, its mission, the organization
Benefits of IEEE Membership
IEEE—the Organization
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Keeps you technically current
Grows your professional network locally and
internationally
Access to in-person technical forums
Members-only discounts—IEEE products,
conferences, and insurance coverage
Provides tools for career development and
advancement
Developing critical, non-technical skills to be more
effective
Opportunities to volunteer, and give back to society
Special Interest Memberships
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Expands the scope and depth of your technical
knowledge
 Extends your professional network
 Influence the direction and application of technology
through standards development
 Promotes the entry into and retention of women in
engineering programs
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The world’s largest technical
professional association,
406,000+ members
Local activities in a global
network
World-renowned standards body
Sponsors 1200+ conferences
annually
Publisher of 1/3 of the world’s
literature on electro-technology
Making the world a better place
125+ years of engineering the
future
Staying Technically Current
IEEE Spectrum Magazine
 Monthly, the award-winning IEEE Spectrum
magazine explores the creation, application and
implications of new technologies
IEEE.tv
 IEEE’s Internet television, exclusive Member
programming and file downloading privileges
The Institute Newsletter
 Monthly (4 print, 8 online) newsworthy IEEE
activities both in professional and technical areas
IEEE Potentials Magazine
 6 issues (online), the magazine for technology's
rising, student innovators
IEEE Xplore Digital Library
 Table-of-contents and abstracts (3 million
documents)
Additional Benefits (add-ons)…
 IEEE Member Digital Library, Proceedings of the IEEE
iSTEP Objective: IEEE for Life!
A program that integrates and benefits IEEE Student
Members, Young Professionals, (HKN) Eta Kappa Nu,
(S-PAC) Student Professional Awareness Conferences,
(GOLD) Graduates of the Last Decade, WIE (Women in
Engineering), Industry Representatives, Mentors, Life
members, Section and Regional Leaders at One Venue
Emphasis on less formal presentation, but more interactive
sessions, exercises, networking, followed by a social event
Can Include
– mock interviews
– resume writing
– career advice
Combine with morning Area Meeting and Training Session
New hand-out packages for all student attendees
Region 1 iSTEP 2011 Original
Leadership Team
Charles Rubenstein, Region 1 Director; iSTEP Program Manager
Soon Wan, R1 Membership Development Chair; iSTEP Co-Chair
Ravi Todi, R1 PACE Chair; iSTEP Co-Chair
Jignasa Ray, R1 Student Activities Chair
Uri Moszkowicz, R1 GOLD Coordinator
William Dorney, R1 Student Representative
Pete Eckstein, R1 Director-Elect
The Four Area Chairs: Tom Perkins, Gene Saltzberg,
Durga Misra, and Asif Hassan
iSTEP 2012-2013 Leadership Team
Charles Rubenstein, Program Manager
Pete Eckstein, Region 1 Director
Ravi Todi, R1 Student Activities Chair
Brian Roberts, R1 1 GOLD Coordinator
Jignasa Ray, R1 PACE Chair
Soon Wan, R1 Membership Development Chair
William Dorney, R1 Student Representative
Darlene Rivera, R1 WIE Coordinator
Marty Izaak, R1 Life Member Coordinator
The Four Area Chairs: Tom Perkins, Alex Loui,
Bob Pellegrino, and Lisa Shay
Area Meeting Example Agenda
9:00 AM Continental Breakfast
9:15 AM Welcome: Area Chair, Region VIPs
9:30 AM Area Section Concerns, Issues and Questions
 Section Officer Succession, Term Limits & Exceptions
 Membership Issues: Retention and Recruitment
11:00 AM Overview of iSTEP
11:30 PM Lunch (with iSTEP Team)
12:20 PM Area Meeting Ends
 Travel to iSTEP at local University
1:00 PM iSTEP Meeting Starts
(BUDGET: apx $1000-1500 depends on travel expenses)
Example iSTEP Event Agenda - 1
1:00 PM
1:10 PM
Welcome: Region VIP, Area chair, Local Section Chair
Keynote: “Scalability of YOUR IEEE Membership”
(Charles Rubenstein)
1:30 PM “IEEE One Voice” Video
1:45 PM Introduction of IEEE Organization, Membership Benefits,
Activities, GOLD Program, and Volunteering Opportunity
(Ravi Todi, R1 Student Activities Chair)
2:00PM Mentoring Presentation
3:00 PM Break
3:15 PM Panel Session “Mentoring for Professional Development"
(Local IEEE Members, Entrepreneurs, Industry Folks)
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Breakout Session: Meet your Mentors and Mentees
Mentoring Game
Pizza/Ice Cream Party
Example iSTEP Event Agenda - 2
1:00 : Welcome: Region Director, Area Chair,Local Section Chair
Video: IEEE Solutionists
Unconference – A Participant Driven Meeting
– IEEE for You
Mentoring Break-out Sessions (3-4 Parallel 30-45 minute sessions)
– Seeking the “Right” Job
– Resume Writing
– Mock “Speed” Interviews
– Financial Management
Break
Introduction of IEEE Organization, Membership Benefits, Activities,
GOLD, HKN, S-PAC, PACE, Technical Societies/Local Chapters,
Volunteering
R1 Past Director Rubenstein - Scalability of Your IEEE Membership
iSTEP Wrap-Up - May Include Mentoring “Game”
5:00 – 6:00: Social Hour
iSTEP Budget Considerations
INCOME: ($200 plus donations, in kind contributions)
Student/IEEE Members: $100
Non-Members: $100
Local Industry Donations: tbd
Local Branch Room and A/V Rental: in kind
EXPENSES: ($1250-1750)
Travel for iSTEP Presenters ($500-1000)
Room & A/V Rental – Student Branch provided
Break Refreshments - $100
Pizza/Ice Cream Party - $250
Giveaways and speaker gifts - $400
2011 Activities
Four iSTEP Events held: one per area; Oct-Nov 2011
Central Area:
– University of Albany
Albany, NY; 22 October 2011
Northeastern Area:
– Southeastern Regional Education Service Center (SERESC)
Bedford, NH; 12 November 2011
Southern Area:
– New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Newark, NJ; 5 November 2011
Western Area:
– Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY; 29 October 2011
iSTEP 2011 Flyer
Project: Region 1 – iSTEP – 2011 Progress
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE
2011 BUDGET & PROJECT METRICS
Design, implement and test "iSTEP" -an
enhanced and revitalized STEP/Mentoring Program in each of the
Region's four Areas in the remaining months of 2011.
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The 2011 iSTEP Working Group includes
our Membership, GOLD, SAC, PACE, WIE and Life Member Chairs,
the Area Chairs, D-E and Director. Subsequent WGs expect the 3Ds to
contribute. (Area Chairs to lead their Area events)
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DELIVERABLES
PROJECT SUCCESS – METRICS
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New Graduation Package: - in progress
Revised Congratulations Package - in progress
iSTEP training events at Region 1 Area Meetings - DONE
Validation of iSTEP success. - in progress
Detailed plan for iSTEP expanded roll-out in 2012 & 2013
- in progress, changes to be implemented Spring 2012
mentoring piece being reevaluated.
PROJECT CORE TEAM
• Charles Rubenstein : 2011-2013 iSTEP Project Manager/PI
• Soon Wan: 2011 iSTEP Co-Chair
• Ravi Todi : 2011 iSTEP Co-Chair
• Jignasa Ray : 2012 iSTEP Co-Chair
iSTEP COMMITTEE:
• Area Chairs, D-E and Director.
• GOLD, SAC, PACE, WIE and Life Member Chairs .
• Local iSTEP Event Chairs
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Project Funded Budget: $10K , Region Matching Budget: $10K
Budget Spent/ Committed $20K+ (Project Started 8/1)
100% of Budget spent with most of project complete.
Forecast : $10K MGA and $10K Region 1
Actual: $10K MGA and $10K+ Region 1
2011-2013 Region 1 Students to GSM/Higher-Grade membership
retention rate - > 50% = TBD
 Number of mentor/mentee Relationships matched - > 20 annual
 iSTEP Event Attendance - 50 per area event
 ISTEP Program Funding – Self Sustain by 2014
Milestone
Target
Completion
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Complete
8/1
100 %
12/31/11
100%
Face-to-face meeting
Rev.12/17/11
100%
Grad Pack Approved
11/30/11
25%
Congrat Letter Approved
11/30/11
25%
Advertising of iSTEP
12/31/11
100%
iSTEP &Area Training Event
12/31/11
100%
Mentoring collocated iSTEP
12/31/11
25%
Project Approved
Working Group Telecons
Project: Region 1 – iSTEP
Project Highlights and Results:
• An iSTEP announcement was created.
• Four iSTEP events were scheduled, advertised, and run.
• Each of the four Areas of Region 1 had an iSTEP event coupled with training of the local
Section Chairs and interested members.
• Only reached about 10-20 students at each event due to late start.
• Feedback was evaluated and a face-to-face training session held
• Plans are in process to incorporate iSTEP training in the 2012 R1 SAC and 2012 R1 Training
Workshop.
• iSTEP materials and letters are in prgoress and expected to be completed
2011 Project Metrics Evaluation - iSTEP Model Changes:
 “Number of mentor/mentee Relationships matched - > 20 annual“
The original iSTEP Mentoring Model was not possible to
accomplish in a single afternoon. Instead an overview of
mentoring possible through IEEE activities is presented.
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iSTEP Questions?
Feel free to contact me at:
c.rubenstein@ieee.org