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1 October 2-4, 2014 new orleans, louisiana 2014 COnference Guide ACADEMIC HOSTS (Top) Linda Cubero (left), HENAAC Hall of Fame Committee Chair, with LT. Roberto Concepcion (center), 2013 Military Hero, and past HENAAC Award Winner Rear Admiral Joseph Castillo (RET.) of the United States Coast Guard, (right). (Middle) 2013 Engineer of the Year Christopher Hernandez (left), Vice President, Advanced Weapons Systems, Aerospace Systems, Northrop Grumman, receives his award from Wes Bush, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Northrop Grumman Corporation. (Bottom) The Walt Disney Company s 2013 First Place College Bowl Team.

2 Table of Contents 03 Historical Milestones best practices 04 Who Attends the HENAAC Conference? Conference Statistics 05 Conference Logistics (with Dates and locations) 06 featured Marketing Opportunities 12 K-12 Outreach Opportunities 13 Brand Exposure Opportunities 14 Sponsorship Packages and Rates 16 TECHNiCA Magazine Advertising Information 17 HENAAC Award Nomination Information HENAAC Summit 19 Payment Information and Order Form About Great Minds in STEM (Top) Dr. Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, University of Connecticut, 2013 Scientist of the Year (left), Marillyn A. Hewson, Chief Executive Officer and President, Lockheed Martin Corporation. (Bottom) Dr. Steve Johnson, Dean of the College of Sciences, University of New Orleans VISION Be a national leader in keeping America technologically strong by promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers especially in underserved communities. MISSION To inspire and motivate underserved students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), To enlighten and engage families, educators, communities and employers to assist underserved students pursuing STEM careers, To inspire our nation through recognition of the achievements of Hispanics and other role models in STEM, To enable and leverage Hispanic STEM talent to play a leadership role, To collaborate and cooperate nationally within the STEM community. History Great Minds in STEM is at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative programs and partnerships focused on the continuous expansion of STEM education opportunities for our nation s underserved communities. The Great Minds in STEM trajectory includes the milestones highlighted on the next page. Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference 02

3 Historical Milestones 1989 The first HENAAC Conference was held as a means to identify, honor and document the contributions of outstanding Hispanic STEM professionals The organization became a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit. This new classification allowed the organization to develop additional educational programs The inaugural HENAAC College Bowl is held. This very popular conference competition provides an experience for corporations to interact with students unlike any other The HENAAC Scholars Program launches. Since then, over 830 STEM students have received scholarships totaling more than $2 million The Viva Technology Program was created to engage underserved and underrepresented youth, teachers and parents in STEM opportunities so they gain an understanding, appreciation, motivation and access to STEM-related education and career fields. Since then, Viva Technology has been implemented in 18 states and the District of Columbia, reaching over 100,000 students, teachers and parents! 2004 Future STEM Leaders Awards launched to honor the next generation of U.S. Department of Defense personnel by recognizing cadets and ROTC students for their academic and leadership achievements The STEM-Up Initiative, a first of its kind comprehensive community-based program, was introduced in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles. The initiative implements a value chain of opportunities to create Awareness, Inspiration, Motivation and Skills for students from 20 public schools, their parents, and teachers. Locally based STEM entities are actively engaged in associated activities. Best Practices at the Conference 2009 The organization s name changed from HENAAC to Great Minds in STEM. The new name reflects the expanded role of the organization s education programs and promotion of STEM career pathways in underserved communities Great Minds in STEM celebrated 25 years of recognizing top Hispanic STEM talent from corporate America, higher education, government, military, and supporting the academic and career development of underserved students The 26th Annual HENAAC Conference will showcase: Viva Technology local New Orleans middle and high school student programs K-12 Educators Institute HENAAC Scholars Program HENAAC College Bowl XV Induction of 2014 HENAAC Professional Award Winners Now that you ve decided to attend the HENAAC Conference, here are some strategies to maximize your experience! Sponsor Representatives Register Early! Career fair space is provided on a First-come, First-served basis Complete the Recruiting Guide to showcase current full-time employment and internship opportunities Participate in the HENAAC Awards professional nomination process Sponsor merit-based scholarships for the Class of 2014 HENAAC Scholars Host a Hospitality Suite! A great way to engage with prospective recruits Have your Executive Champion attend and participate in the Executive Track, including the Senior Executive Session Sign up early to host a team in the HENAAC College Bowl - Space is limited! Be a Protégé Mentorship Program Mentor Register ample attendees to cover the range of networking and competition activities available Faculty and Administrators Nominate colleagues in research, teaching and service for a HENAAC Award Participate in the HENAAC Awards professional nomination process Showcase your institution s programs at the Career and Graduate School Fair Space is Limited! Register Early! Host a Hospitality Suite or Graduate School Workshop! A great way to showcase your graduate programs and engage with prospective graduate students Participate in the Executive Track i.e. Senior Executive Session Encourage your students to apply for the HENAAC Scholarship, submit abstracts to the Technical Papers and Posters Competition, and to register early for conference discounts and travel grant opportunities Supplement student travel and registration via your institution s research grants Volunteer as a judge for the Technical Papers and Posters Competition Be a Protégé Mentorship Program Mentor Complete the Recruiting Guide to showcase your graduate school programs, fellowships, and scholarships Students Sign up for the first national STEM recruitment conference of the academic year! Gain an early start with securing internship and full-time employment leads before other conferences! Register Early - Take advantage of the early-bird discounts and travel grant opportunities Apply for the HENAAC Scholarship. Winners receive travel, registration and lodging to the conference. Deadline is April 30th! Update and submit your resume Add your affiliation with GMiS to your resume by showcasing any of the following: HENAAC Delegate, HENAAC Scholar, College Captain, Technical Papers and Posters finalist Sign up for competitions or mentoring activities during the conference Review the Recruiting Guide prior to arriving at the conference Network! Attend the hospitality suites, Resume Workshop, latest technology seminars and career/graduate school workshops 03 Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference

4 who attends the HENAAC Conference Colleges and Universities represented at the 2013 HENAAC Conference Arizona State University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Northridge Columbia University Dillard University East Los Angeles College El Camino College El Paso Community College Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Florida Atlantic University Florida International University Georgia Institute of Technology Glendale Community College Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University Interamerican University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla Iowa State University Johns Hopkins University Lamar University LeTourneau University Los Angeles Mission College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercer University Montgomery College Morgan State University Mount San Antonio College New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology New Mexico State University Northeastern University Norwich University Oklahoma State University Palm Beach State College Purdue University Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Louis University San Francisco State University Santa Ana College Southeastern Louisiana University Southern University and A&M College St. Mary s University Stanford University Stevens Institute of Technology Texas A&M University Texas A&M University - Kingsville Texas Southern University Texas State University - San Marcos Texas Tech University The Pennsylvania State University Tulane University University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of Central Florida University of Florida University of Houston University of Idaho University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Maryland, Baltimore University of Maryland, College Park University of Memphis University of Miami University of Michigan University of New Mexico University of New Orleans University of North Texas University of Puerto Rico at Ponce University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Tennessee - Knoxville University of Texas - Pan American University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Brownsville University of Texas at El Paso University of Texas at San Antonio University of Texas Health Science Center University of the Pacific University of Virginia University of Washington Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Washington University in St. Louis Western Governors University Xavier University of Louisiana 2013 Statistical Breakdown of COllege student Attendees Gender 32 % Female 68 % Male Institutional Type 4 % 2-year Public 7 % 4-year Private 89 % 4-yr Public 52 % Hispanic-Serving Institutions 6 % Historically Black Colleges & Universities Classification 3 % Doctoral 8 % Masters 49 % Seniors 21 % Juniors 10 % Sophomores 6 % Freshmen Top Ten Majors 27 % Mechanical Eng. 12 % Electrical Eng. 8 % Civil Eng. 7 % Industrial Eng. 5 % Computer Eng. 5 % Computer Science 5 % Chemical Eng. 4 % Aerospace Eng. 3 % Electronics 3 % Manufacturing Eng. Boeing Professionals with their Boeing-Alpha College Bowl Team at the 2012 Student Leadership DInner Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference 04

5 Conference Logistics 2014 Conference Schedule (Subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current conference schedule of events). Wednesday, October 1, 2014 HENAAC Conference Early Registration Corporate/Government Affinity Group Meetings & Trainings K-12 Educators Institute Welcome Reception Great Minds in STEM Board of Directors Conference Review Thursday, October 2, 2014 HENAAC Conference Registration Viva Technology Local Student Programs Corporate Tours Cyber Café K-12 Educators Institute College Student and Professional Seminars Resume Review Workshops STEM-Up Roundtable Future STEM Leaders Luncheon (Invitation Only) College Bowl XV Protégé Mentorship Meet & Greet Salute to our STEM Military & Civilian Heroes Reception HENAAC Scholars Meet & Greet Newcomers Orientation Hospitality Suites Friday, October 3, 2014 HENAAC Winners & Presenters Meeting (Invitation Only) K-12 Educators Institute College Bowl XV College Student and Professional Seminars Resume Review Workshops Technical Papers & Posters Competition Senior Executive Session (Invitation Only) HENAAC Awards & Luminary Luncheon Protégé Mentorship Speed Mentoring HENAAC Awards Show Pre and Post Awards Show Receptions Saturday, October 4, 2014 Career & Graduate School Fair Interview Booths Protégé Mentorship Coffee Break Great Minds in STEM Board of Directors Meeting College Student and Professional Seminars K-12 Educators Institute Closing Ceremony Student Leadership Dinner Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA (504) neworleans.hyatt.com Experience the Crescent City like never before when you stay at the revitalized Hyatt Regency New Orleans. An integral part of New Orleans' downtown for more than 30 years, Hyatt Regency New Orleans was one of the most visual representations of Hurricane Katrina's aftermath. For more than six years, locals and visitors of the Big Easy eagerly awaited the re-opening of one of the city's most important hotels. This New Orleans landmark re-opened its doors in the fall of 2011 as the city's premier hotel for meetings and conventions, boasting state of the art event space, and over 1,100 new guestrooms. It is located adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and New Orleans Arena, blocks from the French Quarter, Morial Convention Center, and the Mississippi Riverfront. HENAAC Summit: July 10-11, 2014 Hotel Reservation Deadline: June 18, 2014 Group Rate: $ per night HENAAC Conference: October 2-4, 2014 Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 5, 2014 Group Rate: $ per night 05 Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference

6 Featured Marketing Opportunities newly connected Protégés and mentors meet and greet session Protégé Mentorship Program $20,000 [Exclusive sponsor for all 3 events: $20,000] [sponsor for any single event: $7,500 ] This 3-day program (Thursday - Saturday) is designed to advance the personal and professional development of student attendees. Through the establishment of meaningful relationships between students (protégés) and experienced professional attendees (mentors), students are impacted with best practices to implement in the workforce. Protégés are encouraged to maintain regular contact with their mentor and meet throughout the duration of the conference to benefit from the relationship. This program includes the Meet & Greet, Speed Mentoring, and a resume-building workshop known as the Coffee Break. Sponsorship opportunity: Deliver welcome address at one Protégé Mentorship event Present certificates at the Student Leadership Dinner Prominent showcasing of logo in the Protégé Mentorship event Logo visibility and recognition in conference publications Opportunity to provide branding items and materials at event Access to student resumes HENAAC Scholars Program HENAAC College Bowl XV $25,000 [2 Slots Available] The HENAAC College Bowl is a two-day, high energy competition and a vibrant and pioneering method of working with students. This unique experience grants teams of STEM college students, who are coached and evaluated by industry and government representatives, the opportunity to compete against each other. The partnership allows students to showcase their talents, initiative, teamwork and leadership beyond the traditional framework of a career fair. Students in the top three teams earn scholarship awards. Sponsorship opportunity: Provide a welcome address Present College Bowl scholarships and trophy at the Student Leadership Dinner Logo showcased prominently in College Bowl venue Logo visibility and recognition in conference publications Sponsor-provided branding items and materials at the College Bowl draft Access to student resumes Goals - For the Students Provide a fun, creative environment where students can showcase interpersonal skills beyond the resume profile Provide students with intimate knowledge of the work environments and hiring processes of participating entities Convey important professional skills such as effective career researching strategies and resume reviews Call for Options Goals - For the coaches (Corporate and Federal Agency Representatives) Allows for early examination of the student recruiting pool Enables coaches to step out of their recruiter roles to develop mentoring relationships with the students Provides the basis for ongoing networking with the students beyond the traditional career fair model [Various Sponsorship Opportunities Starting at $1,000] Since 2000, the HENAAC Scholars Program has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to over 830 college students pursuing STEM degrees. Chevron COllege Bowl Team All scholars have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA; are enrolled full-time in a STEM degree-seeking program, at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or its territories; and are either of Hispanic descent or demonstrate extensive service within the Hispanic community. GMiS offers three types of scholarships: Corporate/Government Scholarships; Special Recognition Scholarships; and In Memoriam and Personal Tribute Scholarships. Corporations, government agencies and individuals are invited to support HENAAC Scholars by sponsoring scholarships starting at $1,000. Sponsors work with GMiS to customize selection criteria and review processes, and to select applicants who merit their criteria. At the HENAAC Conference, sponsors will have the opportunity to meet their scholars and present scholarships at the Student Leadership Dinner. Great Minds in STEM subsidizes over $850 in registration, travel, hotel and meals for each attending scholar. Sponsorship Opportunity: Access to high-caliber STEM students Reserved seating at the Student Leadership Dinner Logo recognition as event sponsor in the conference magazine and the GMiS website Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference 06 To support the HENAAC Scholars Program, please contact Dr. Gary Cruz via at gcruz@greatmindsinstem.org or by phone to (323) ext BP Awards a HENAAC Scholar

7 Featured Marketing Opportunities Salute to our STEM Military and Civilian Heroes $20,000 Thursday, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 1 slot still available for event host at $20,000 (Lead Host: The Boeing Company) [4 Slots available for event co-sponsor at $10,000 each] This special event will be held in the impressive National WWII Museum, where GMiS will honor the talented STEM professionals who have dedicated and shown their aptitude by protecting and leading the course of keeping our nation safe through STEM. Attendees will include: Flag & General Military Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel, civil servants from DoD and Homeland Security affiliated agencies. Event host opportunity ($20,000): Up to 5 minutes of podium time including video footage Reserved premiere seating Logo placement on the media screens, signage and program Logo visibility and recognition in conference publications Opportunity to provide branding items for event attendees Co-sponsor opportunity ($10,000): Reserved premiere seating Logo placement on the media screens, signage and program Logo visibility and recognition in conference publications Opportunity to provide branding items for event attendees Technical Papers & Posters Competition $20,000 Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm [4 Slots Available] The Technical Papers and Posters Competition provides graduate, undergraduate, as well as junior and senior high school students an opportunity to compete and showcase their technical writing and research skills. Eligible students will be able to compete and demonstrate their technical prowess in science, technology, engineering, math, health and related technical fields. A number of travel grants are provided to attend the conference. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate and graduate students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited program leading to a technical degree at an institution of higher education anywhere in the U.S. or its territories. High school juniors or seniors must be attending a public or private high school in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. All participants must be a member of a traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic/racial group in science & engineering (i.e. Hispanic, African American, or Native American). Sponsorship Opportunity: Present the awards at the Student Leadership Dinner Prominent showcasing of logo in the competition Logo visibility and recognition as sponsor in conference publications Sponsor-provided branding items and materials displayed during competition Access to student finalists and applicant resumes Serve as judges during the competition FUTURE STEM LEADERS LUNCHEON $30,000 Thursday, 12:30pm - 2:30pm (1 sponsor Slot for event host at $30,000) (2 co-sponsor Slots available at $10,000 each) The Future STEM Leaders Luncheon recognizes Hispanic military academy cadets and ROTC college students for their outstanding academic and leadership achievements. These role models share their inspirational stories with attendees, and the winners of the Viva Technology program challenges are presented. A set number of tickets are provided to all military sponsors based on their sponsorship level. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Up to 5 minutes of podium time including video footage Reserved premiere seating Logo placement on the media screens, signage, and program Logo visibility and recognition in conference publications Provide branding items on tables for attendees Co-sponsor opportunity ($10,000): Reserved premiere seating Logo placement on the media screens, signage and program Logo visibility and recognition in conference publications Opportunity to provide branding items for event attendees 07 Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference

8 Featured Marketing Opportunities Senior Executive Session $10,000 Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm Lead Host: IBM [1 Slot Available ] An exclusive group of high ranking leaders from the public and private sectors are assembled to network and discuss a key topic in STEM concerning strategies to close the STEM technical workforce gap among underrepresented minorities and women. Career fields in the STEM disciplines anchor our nation s future quality of life and economic prosperity. Participation in the session will help convey to a national audience the importance of preparing more students from all communities to pursue the growing opportunities in the technical fields. Sponsorship opportunity: Up to 5 minutes of podium time including video footage Logo placement on the media screens and banner Logo visibility and recognition as event sponsor in conference publications Provide branding items on tables for attendees $3,000 worth of food and drinks will be ordered Senior Executive Session panelists (L-R) Adalio Sanchez of IBM, Angela Messer of Booz Allen Hamilton, 2013 Engineer of the Year Christopher Hernandez of Northrop Grumman Corporation, with Moderator Brian Kelly of U.S. News and World Report (far right) HENAAC Awards and Luminary Luncheon $25,000 Friday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 1 slot still available for event host, $25,000 (Lead Host -The Boeing Company) [4 Slots available for event co-sponsor at $10,000 each] HENAAC Award winners and corporate Luminaries will be honored during this special event for over 1,000 conference participants. Due to an increase in the number of corporate and government nominees, GMiS will present additional professional awards during this luncheon. Attendees have an opportunity to interact with and listen to the inspirational accomplishments of the honorees. Event host opportunity ($25,000): Up to 10 minutes of podium time including video footage Reserved premiere seating Logo placement on the media screens and program Logo visibility and recognition as event sponsor in conference publications Opportunity to provide branding items for event attendees Co-sponsor opportunity ($10,000): Reserved premiere seating Logo placement on the media screens and program Logo visibility and recognition as event sponsor in conference publications Opportunity to provide branding items for attendees Newcomers Orientation $3,000 Thursday, 7:45pm - 8:30pm [2 Slots Available] Designed for first-time professionals and students to learn about what is being offered at the HENAAC Conference and set off to a great start. The orientation provides a fun and informal setting to mingle with conference veterans that can share their best advice for maximizing the conference experience. Sponsorship opportunity: Up to 3 minutes of podium time to welcome first-time attendees Logo visibility and recognition as event sponsor in conference publications Pipe and Drape sections and tables with chairs $1,000 worth of food and drinks will be ordered Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference HENAAC Corporate Luminary Honorees

9 Featured Marketing Opportunities HENAAC Awards Show $25,000 Friday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2 slots available for event host at $25,000 [4 Slots available for event co-sponsor at $10,000 each] The HENAAC Awards Show is the nation s premiere Hispanic STEM recognition event and the apex of the conference. At this formal, black-tie optional event, inspirational award winners are recognized and have an opportunity to address an audience of over 2,500 professional and student attendees. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Event host opportunity ($25,000): Opportunity for a top executive to present an award or participate in a key segment (total time including video footage cannot exceed 5 minutes) Special reserved seating area Logo recognition on screen, printed program and tickets Logo visibility and recognition as event sponsor in conference publications Encouraged to provide branding items for attendees Event sponsors will work with show producers on video segments *Please inquire about deadlines and further guidelines if interested Co-sponsor opportunity ($10,000): Opportunity for a top executive to present an award Special reserved seating area Logo recognition on screen, printed program and tickets Logo visibility and recognition as event sponsor in conference publications TOP: April Polo, Senior Operations Engineer I, Raytheon, recipient of the 2013 Most Promising Engineer - Undergraduate Degree Award. Middle: Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. Cristina Amon, (center) Dean of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto, with Hall of Fame Members (L-R) Dr. Dan Arvizu of NREL; Linda Cubero, HENAAC Hall of Fame Chair; Adalio Sanchez of IBM; and Dr. John Tracy of The Boeing Company. Bottom Left: Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company s Executive Vice President Rick Ambrose (right) with 2013 Most Promising Engineer Award winner Dan Baca. Bottom right: 2013 Education honoree Dr. Irma Becerra-Fernandez from Florida International University. RIGHT: John Haraf (left), Director of Electrification Performance and Calibration, with 2013 Most Promising Engineer - Advanced Degree winner Tony Argote, Jr. both of General Motors. 09 Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference

10 Featured Marketing Opportunities STUDENT LEADERSHIP DINNER $30,000 Saturday, 4:30pm - 6:30pm [2 Slots Available] [4 Slots available for event co-sponsor at $10,000 each] Over 1,000 students and professionals are expected to attend the Student Leadership Dinner. This amazing dinner serves as the conference finale and showcases the accomplishments of the student attendees. Highlights of the dinner include the presentation of the Undergraduate and Graduate Student Leadership Awards to the top scholars; announcement of the Class of 2014 HENAAC Scholars; presentation of the HENAAC College Bowl ; Technical Papers and Posters competition winners; and other special award presentations. Sponsorship opportunity: Reserved premiere seating Logo visibility on signage and program Logo visibility and recognition as event sponsor in conference publications Provide branding items on tables for attendees Podium time for sponsor Student Travel Grant Program [Various Sponsorship Opportunities Starting at $1,000] Each year, Great Minds in STEM seeks to provide more than $100,000 in student travel support to the HENAAC Conference. The Student Travel Grant Program provides conference scholarships for airfare, bus, van or mileage for college students, who merit support from this program. Co-sponsor opportunity ($10,000): Reserved premiere seating Logo placement on the media screens, signage and program Logo visibility and recognition as event sponsor in conference publications Provide branding items on tables for attendees Sponsorship Opportunity: Reserved seating at the Student Leadership Dinner Logo and recognition as event sponsor in the conference publications Access to student resumes Resume Review Workshop $5,000 Thursday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Recruiters review the resumes of student attendees and provide them with tips and recommendations to help them showcase their skills. The workshop format is free-flowing to allow students to come in throughout the duration of the session. Organizations can also use this time to pre-screen and network with students. Sponsorship opportunity: Logo showcased as event sponsor in conference publications and in the room Provide branding items promoting your organization s career and graduate school fair booth Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference 10

11 Featured Marketing Opportunities College Captain Program $15,000 [3 Slots Available] College Captains, as near-peer role models, are a critical component of GMiS K-12 educational outreach. These technically-talented, high-achieving college students provide their mentorship, guidance and leadership to the K-12 students, who participate in the Viva Technology Program, at the HENAAC Conference, and across the U.S. The College Captains serve to motivate and inspire students toward a greater affinity to STEM, by sharing their educational experience and demonstrating the application of math and science to real-world technological challenges! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Reserved seating at the Student Leadership Dinner Present College Captain certificates at the Student Leadership Dinner Logo on key materials and recognition as sponsor in conference publications Access to student resumes Corporate and Government Tours $5,000 Corporate Tours must be confirmed by August 1, 2014 Tours are a popular career development activity, which provides students with an inside perspective of an organization s culture, mission, values, and technological innovations. Not only is this a recruitment opportunity for technical talent, but also an opportunity to educate students about the skills and qualifications required for positions in science and engineering. Tours will be scheduled for Thursday morning through early-afternoon. Lunch must be provided by the organization, if the tour extends beyond four hours. GMiS will work with the organization to arrange the transportation and select the students for the tours. Corporate / Grad School Hospitality Suites $5,000 Thursday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Host your own Hospitality Suite with food and refreshments for college student attendees. The Hospitality Suite provides an excellent forum to network with students, build relationships, and to inform them about career and graduate school opportunities. Corporate/Government Meeting Opportunities during the HENAAC Conference Meeting SPace must be confirmed by August 1, 2014 Let Great Minds in STEM help you capitalize on the broad attendance of your employees, by securing meeting space for professional development training, an executive networking event, or a special meeting of your employee resource groups. Please contact GMiS directly for pricing and to ensure space availability. Sponsorship opportunity: Logo on key materials and recognition in conference publications Pipe and Drape sections and tables with chairs $2,500 worth of food and drinks will be ordered for each suite Create a festive and upbeat venue with raffles, music, product showcases and other similar activities 11 Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference

12 K-12 outreach Opportunities Viva Technology Local High School Students Program $45,000 [4 Slots Available at $7,500 each] This fantastic learning experience welcomes over 150+ bright young minds from the neighboring Louisiana school districts to take part in Great Minds in STEM s nationally acclaimed Viva Technology Program. In an atmosphere that s unparalleled, students are exposed to an industry-leading conference, centered on competitive STEM-oriented activities. The activities incorporate engineering, science and applied mathematics concepts to give participants a real-world perspective of how these ideas are utilized outside the classroom! Additionally, students are partnered alongside local university students and industry volunteers. All students and their accompanying chaperones are invited to attend the Future STEM Leaders Luncheon as part of this event. Sponsorship Opportunity: Provide a 5-minute welcome address at the Viva Technology General Session Provide two 15-minute presentations on academic and career opportunities at your organization Logo visibility and recognition as an event sponsor in conference publications Opportunity to provide branding items for student and chaperone conference bags Viva Technology Teacher Orientation $10,000 [2 slots available at $5,000 each] This innovative two-and-a-half hour orientation for chaperones, takes place simultaneously with the Viva Technology Student Day. Designed for 6th 12th grade educators, participants in this orientation engage in critical dialogue regarding the STEM workforce needs for the U.S. The interactive session provides active-learning projects that educators can adopt to their curriculum to inspire and motivate students toward a greater affinity to math and science. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Provide a 5-minute welcome address at the Viva Technology General Session and share career opportunities Logo visibility and recognition as an event sponsor in conference publications Opportunity to provide branding items for the chaperone conference bags K-12 EDUCATORS INSTITUTE $100,000 Lead Host: Shell Oil Company [1 Slot available for event co-sponsor at $15,000] The K-12 Educators Institute provides a three-and-a-half day national forum where new curriculum and updates on national math and science standards are shared by educators from across the country. During the Institute, educators gain access to technical field trips and knowledge of active-learning projects and culturally-relevant materials that can be implemented in their classrooms. Educators are able to connect with one another, discover tools and techniques for teaching STEM in their classrooms, and interact with STEM role models and other stakeholders. Sponsorship Opportunity: Strategic and direct branding to targeted audience Middle and high school career program outreach Optional involvement in the hands-on projects, competitive challenges Access to educators from across the country Opportunities to host and structure teacher-focused workshops Multiple speaking opportunities, including event introductions and keynotes Logo visibility and recognition as an event sponsor in conference publications Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference 12

13 Brand exposure opportunities Cyber Café & Resume Area Sponsor: Hyatt Regency Hotel SOLD The cyber café provides internet access to professional and student attendees, allowing them to stay current with personal, business and academic needs. The sponsor will receive high visibility signage, screen saver with their name and booth number along with special message. Tote Bags $15,000 All registered attendees will receive conference Tote Bags, which will hold conference sponsor promotional materials. These sturdy totes are a popular take home souvenir distributed at the HENAAC Conference. Web Banner Advertising Rate $3,000 per 3 months Increase brand exposure with all of the students, parents, teachers and professionals who routinely visit the Great Minds in STEM website. Can include a hyperlink to specific location on entity s website. Entity to provide finished banner ad. Material Specifications 60K maximum file size GIF preferred attachment or CD Resolution for graphics must be 72 dpi 226 X 280 pixels Career & Graduate School Fair Interview Booth $250 each Secure separate booths on the career fair floor to engage potential hires thoroughly and with more privacy. Interview booths are first-come, first-serve and go quickly, so reserve your booths today! Sponsor Flags $1,500 each (12 available) This is a superior visibility opportunity. Attendees will be exposed to your organization s logo and messaging as they walk to convention floors. Badge Lanyards $15,000 All registered participants will receive an official conference lanyard for their name badge. Lanyards also serve as an all-purpose pouch for everything from hotel keys to business cards. The sponsor logo will be featured prominently on the pouch portion. Blast $500 per From promoting a workshop, to driving potential prospects to particular conference events, to highlighting career opportunities, this powerful tool targets all college-level attendees prior to the conference. blasts are complimented by posts on GMiS social network sites. Hotel Keycards SOLD Sponsor: The Boeing Company This is a high visibility opportunity to showcase your organization. Special hotel keycards will be available to all conference attendees with your company logo and message. All attendees will see your company logo each time they use their key. Lobby Escalator Decals $3,500 As conference participants register for the hotel and are going up to their rooms, they will be able to see your company logo or message on the lobby escalators. Sponsors can have up to 8 (24 x 24 ) decals on the lobby escalators. Lounge Stand Alone Meter Boards $2,700 each Meter Boards will be placed in the networking lounges on the convention floor. This is a first-rate opportunity to advertise an on-going message. Over 2,500 attendees will walk the convention floor during the conference. 3rd Floor Lighted Columns (3 available) $1,700 per column This is a premier company branding opportunity in a high traffic area of the hotel. Place your company messages or logo for all conference participants to see as they walk towards the convention floor. Each 3-sided column can have up to 4 messages per side. Additional branding opportunities available inside and outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel, including the exterior entry; atrium and lobby elevator doors; and welcome banners in lobby. Please contact GMiS directly to learn more about these and other effective opportunities for branding. 13 Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference

14 2014 sponsorship packages All Sponsorship Packages Include: Protégé Mentorship Program; Salute to Our STEM Military & Civilian Heroes Reception; Newcomers Orientation; Hospitality Suites; HENAAC Awards & Luminary Luncheon; HENAAC Awards Show; Awards Show After-Party; Career & Graduate School Fair; 50 + Collegiate & Professional Seminars; Conference Tote Bag; Conference Journal; Name badge & lanyard; TECHNiCA Magazine (Future STEM Leaders Luncheon is sold separately). Conference Host $ 125,000 To inquire, please Bertha Haro at bharo@greatmindsinstem.org Diamond Level $ 75,000 (30) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events (2) College Bowl Teams (2) Seminars Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 20 X 20 (5) Career & Graduate School Fair Interview Booths (15) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide (20) Student Leadership Dinner Tickets Diamond level recognition on all conference printing & signage Diamond level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Diamond level logo recognition and link on the GMiS website (20) Executive photos in Conference Journal One full page Executive participation in the Senior Executive Session (1) Executive Presenter at Signature Professional Awards Event Premiere seating at all Signature Meal Events (4) Summit Selection Committee participants (3) Summit Conference Planning Committee participants Emerald Level $ 30,000 (12) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events (1) College Bowl Team (1) Seminar Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 20 X 20 (3) Career & Graduate School Fair Interview Booths (8) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide (8) Student Leadership Dinner Tickets Emerald level recognition on all conference printing & signage Emerald level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Emerald level logo and recognition on the GMiS website (10) Executive photos in Conference Journal Reserved seating at all Signature Meal Events (3) Summit Selection Committee participants (1) Summit Conference Planning Committee participant Sapphire Level $ 50,000 (20) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events (1) College Bowl Team (2) Seminars Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 20 X 20 (4) Career & Graduate School Fair Interview Booths (10) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide (10) Student Leadership Dinner Tickets Sapphire level recognition on all conference printing & signage Sapphire level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Sapphire level logo recognition and link on the GMiS website (15) Executive photos in Conference Journal Executive participation in the Senior Executive Session (1) Executive Presenter at Signature Professional Awards Event Reserved seating at all Signature Meal Events (4) Summit Selection Committee participants (2) Summit Conference Planning Committee participants Platinum Level $ 20,000 (10) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events (1) College Bowl Team Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 10 X 20 (2) Career & Graduate School Fair Interview Booths (6) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide (6) Student Leadership Dinner Tickets Platinum level recognition on all conference printing & signage Platinum level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Platinum level logo recognition and link on the GMiS website (5) Executive photos in Conference Journal (2) Summit Selection Committee participants (1) Summit Conference Planning Committee participant Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference 14

15 Gold Level $ 15,000 (8) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 10 X 10 (1) Career & Graduate School Fair Interview Booth (4) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide (4) Student Leadership Dinner Tickets Gold level recognition on all conference printing & signage Gold level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Gold level logo recognition and link on the GMiS website (4) Executive photos in Conference Journal (1) Summit Selection Committee participant (1) Summit Conference Planning Committee participant Silver Level $ 10,000 (6) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 10 X 10 (3) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide (3) Student Leadership Dinner Tickets Silver level recognition on all conference printing & signage Silver level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Silver level logo recognition and link on the GMiS website (1) Summit Selection Committee participant (1) Summit Conference Planning Committee participant Bronze Level $ 7,500 (4) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 10 X 10 (2) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide (2) Student Leadership Dinner Tickets Bronze level recognition on all conference printing & signage Bronze level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Bronze level logo recognition and link on the GMiS website (1) Summit Conference Planning Committee participant Turquoise Level $ 3,000 (2) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 10 X 10 (2) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide Turquoise level recognition on all conference printing & signage Turquoise level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Turquoise level logo recognition and link on the GMiS website (1) Summit Conference Planning Committee participant Crystal Level $ 5,000 Package includes one HENAAC Scholarship! (2) Full Registrations for Thursday-Saturday events (1) $1, scholarship to a HENAAC Scholar Career & Graduate School Fair Exhibit Booth 10 X 10 (2) Career & Graduate School Fair Meal Tickets Career opportunities promoted in the Recruiting Guide (2) Student Leadership Dinner Tickets Crystal level recognition on all conference printing & signage Crystal level recognition in TECHNiCA magazine Crystal level logo recognition and link on the GMiS website (1) Summit Conference Planning Committee participant Special individual rates Special registration rates are available for: 1) Individual Professional Registration $ ) Graduate Schools $ (1 full registration & 10x10 exhibit booth) 3) Non-profit 501(c) 3 or 501(c) 6 $ (1 full registration & 10x10 exhibit booth) 4) Academic and Non-profit Individual Registration $ (booth not included) 15 Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference

16 Technica Magazine The official Magazine of Great Minds in STEM 2014 Ad Rates Black & White 1 x 2 x Full page 1/2 page island 1/2 page 1/4 page $4,341 $3,149 $2,727 $2,388 $3,906 $2,835 $2,454 $2,149 2 Color 1 x 2 x Full page 1/2 page island 1/2 page 1/4 page $4,981 $3,790 $3,367 $3,028 $4,483 $3,411 $3,031 $2,725 Full Color 1 x 2 x Full page 1/2 page island 1/2 page 1/4 page $5,429 $4,238 $3,816 $3,476 $4,886 $3,815 $3,433 $3,128 4 x $3,689 $2,677 $2,319 $2,030 4 x $4,234 $3,221 $2,863 $2,574 4 x $4,615 $3,603 $3,240 $2,955 TECHNiCA Magazine is the official magazine of Great Minds in STEM. The magazine has a 13-year proven track record for inspiring the next generation of Hispanic technology professionals on our nation s high school and college campuses by documenting the outstanding contributions of worldclass Hispanic engineers and scientists today. TECHNiCA TM publishes the flagship issue for the HENAAC Conference. In addition to regular TECHNiCA TM content, GMiS features all of the year s honorees and profiles of every HENAAC Award winner. Magazines are distributed to all HENAAC Conference attendees and prominently displayed in every venue for the entire three-day event. TECHNiCA TM is published 4 times a year, 15,000 copies per issue (25,000 for the conference issue). In addition to general distribution, issues are used year-round as part of the national K-12 Viva Technology and STEM-Up programs produced by Great Minds in STEM. TECHNiCA TM Magazine is a MellCom, Inc. publication. HE- NAAC sponsors and/or their ad agencies must secure their advertisement insertions directly with MellCom, Inc. Once your HENAAC sponsorship is secured, your Great Minds in STEM TM account manager will connect you with the appropriate department at MellCom, Inc. KEY DATES and Deadlines Materials Due: Friday, September 5, 2014 Distribution: Thursday, October 2, 2014 Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference 16 Premiums 1 x 2 x Back Cover Inside Cover Custom Placement $6,380 $6,270 $5,940 $5,753 $5,643 $5,313 4 x $5,387 $5,203 $5,016 SPECIAL HENAAC SAPPHIRE RATE Up to 20% off List Price! All HENAAC conference sponsors at SAPPHIRE Level or higher will receive the discounted 2-issue rate for a single-issue purchase of a full-page advertisement in the HENAAC Conference Issue. Emerald Level sponsors and higher also receive complimentary custom placement 1 Mechanical Requirements: (Final magazine Trim: 8-1/8" wide x 10-7/8" deep) Full Page Bleed: 8-3/8" wide x 11-1/8" deep Full Page: 7" wide x 10" deep 1/2 Page Vertical: 3-3/8" wide x 10" deep 1/2 Page Horizontal: 7" wide x 5" deep 1/4 Page Vertical: 2-1/2" wide x 10" deep 1/4 Page Horizontal: 7" wide x 2-3/8" deep Materials: Digital: 300 dpi or higher Adobe PDF files preferred. Quark X-Press or Adobe InDesign files with all corresponding fonts and 300 dpi images included also accepted. 300 dpi JPEG submissions accepted under special circumstances only Please contact. MAC format preferred. Media: CDR preferred. DVDR also accepted. PDF files may be transferred electronically, but only after our office approves the transfer request. 1 Complimentary custom placement is content flow and ad restriction dependent. Printing schedules and mechanical requirements, as well as content flow, may restrict page request availability. Also, advertisers who pay full-price for custom placement often have restrictions on how close their ad can be to competitors, and this may restrict your page request as well. However, we will do our best to get your ad as close to the requested page placement as possible. Vi

17 HENAAC AWARD Nominations Nominate your organization s greatest minds today! For twenty five years, the HENAAC Conference powered by Great Minds in STEM has honored the nation s best and brightest STEM professionals. The nomination process is the foundation of this legacy. Active participation in the nominations process consistently produces winners who meet the highest professional standards in their fields. It has also earned the HENAAC Awards a reputation for quality and excellence. Winners are selected by an independent selection committee composed of industry peers. The Selection Committee is also chaired by the Deans of Engineering and Science of the current academic hosts of the HENAAC Conference. All winners are finalized by the selection committee chairs. Award winners will be honored during the 26th Annual HENAAC Conference. Now is the time to take an internal assessment of your talent pool and select individuals who can compete for a HENAAC award! Nominees reflect the excellence and innovation of organizations like yours that continue to promote and drive technology into the future. We invite you to nominate your talented colleagues who bring us the many technological advances we use on a daily basis. Reasons to nominate: Inspire our future generations to pursue technical careers by nominating your best and brightest Hispanic science, technology, engineering and math professionals Identify and showcase rising stars on a national stage Retain top talent Show your employees their work is valued Promote your organization s diversity efforts Bring positive attention to your organization Engage your Hispanic employee association Award Categories: Engineer or Scientist of the Year Executive Excellence Outstanding Technical Achievement Professional Achievement Lifetime Achievement Entrepreneur Civil Engineering Distinction Information Technology Distinction Most Promising Engineer Scientist - Undergraduate Degree Most Promising Engineer Scientist - Advanced Degree The Santiago Rodriguez Diversity Award Community Service Education Distinction Nomination Deadline: May 30, 2014 Visit GMiS online for more details including Frequently Asked Questions and Special Award Categories (TOP) Dr. Francisco Valero-Cuevas, of USC, recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Technical Achievement Award (right) with Brian Kelly, Editor & Chief Content Officer of U.S. News and World Report. (Middle Left) Olga Gonzalez-Sanabria, Retired SES from NASA Glenn Research Center with the 2013 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, George Salazar, Chief Engineer, Human Interface Systems Branch from NASA Johnson Space Center. (Middle Right) Anabel Ugalde-Huebe, 2013 Most Promising Engineer - Undergraduate Degree of The Dow Chemical Company. (Left) Dr. H. Keith Moo-Young, (right), Chancellor of Washington State University Tri-Cities and GMiS Board Member, with 2013 Most Promising Engineer or Scientist Advanced Degree - Ph.D. Award Winner, Dr. Ana Maria Rey, JILA Fellow and Associate Research Professor, Physics Department, University of Colorado Great Minds in STEM 2014 Conference