Volunteer for the Day of Service and give back to the local IT community

2013 “Day of Service” Volunteer Opportunity for Boston SIM members with Boston area STEM Non-profits

Mixed Group Discussions & Pre-Matched SIM Member Consulting Sessions

Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:45 pm – 6:00 pm

(Prior to Boston SIM monthly meeting held at same location)

Maxwell Dworkin Building / Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

29 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA

A principle challenge facing the IT industry is engaging more young people in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Boston SIM’s Outreach focus has intensified around this mission in recent years.

This year Boston SIM is excited to be partnering with Common Impact to plan and host an afternoon of volunteering and problem solving with STEM focused non-profits operating in the Boston area. SIM member teams will be pre-matched with leaders from these organizations to provide guidance on their specific challenges and to discuss common themes of interest in mixed sessions. These may include:

• Telling your Story with Data
• Expanding your Programs On-line with Cloud and Mobile Applications
• Enhancing the “T” and “E” in STEM programs

Non-profits expected to attend (up to 10 will participate with 2-3 representatives each) include:

• Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education (MBAE)
• Open Air Boston
• Boston PIC (and the Latino STEM Network)
• Science Club for Girls
• Digits

Agenda for the Day of Service

12:45             Check-in and Networking

1:00               Welcome

1:15               Mixed Discussion Groups

2:00               Break (light snacks and beverages)

2:15               Matched Consulting Sessions

4:45               Break (light snacks and beverages)

5:00               Group Readouts and Closing Remarks

5:30               Networking & Informal Discussion 

(this will flow into the monthly meeting held at the same location)

How Mobile is changing the Customer Experience presented by David Chang, Chief Operating Officer of PayPal Media Network,   6:45 – 8pm