The ETSU Computing Mentorship (ETSU-CM) program collaborates with ETSU's Department of Computing and leading technology-driven businesses across the region. The purpose of ETSU-CM is to help students bolster their resilience, professionalism, and technical aptitude. Students participating in ETSU-CM are paired with industry professionals who can share valuable insight into the best ways to leverage the college experience in a way that prepares students for a career in a computing-related field.
Mentoring Mondays
Register for the Spring 2022 Mentoring Monday Webinars!
Register for the Spring 2022 Mentoring Monday Webinars!
The Mentoring Monday Webinar series supports all CSCI students through interactive video conferencing with today's leading IT professionals. Each month, ETSU-CM will sponsor a webinar on a particular topic related to computing. Below are the topics slated for Spring 2022:
(completed) February 21 @ 6pm - "Women in IT"
(completed) March 21 @ 6pm - "Time and Money Management"
April 11 @ 6pm - "Internships and Extracurriculars"
Register today for one or more of these exciting webinars. Then, bring your questions to the webinar to learn more about how to leverage your educational experience so that you are in an excellent position to pursue a rewarding career in computing.
Mentoring Mondays Webinar Recordings Library
Click below to view recordings of past Mentoring Mondays Webinar sessions.
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(Spring 2022) Spotlight: Time and Money Management
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(Spring 2022) Spotlight: Women in Technology
(Spring 2022) Spotlight: Women in Technology
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Morgan Boven - Data Analyst and Process Owner – Tek Systems
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Molly Leita - Manager, Enterprise Information Management – Eastman
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Elpida Tzortzatos - IBM Fellow, AI Strategy Lead for Z - IBM
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(Fall 2021) Spotlight: Data Analytics
(Fall 2021) Spotlight: Data Analytics
Whether you are considering a career in data analytics or wanting to learn how data analytics can impact your future role, this session is a great opportunity for you. The session featured a panel of guest speakers, introduced below, who work in the data analytics field.
Hear from industry experts who discussed how business intelligence, AI and machine learning are enhancing business decision making. They shared their experiences working in this exciting field and answered questions you may have about careers in this area. The session was conducted in a Q&A format, with attendees having the chance to ask questions of the panelists. Watch the replay below!
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Heena Chhatlani – IBM
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Christine Grassi – Eastman
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Nicki Moore – Eastman
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Monica Kay Royal – Northwestern Mutual
- Dr. Brian Bennett - ETSU
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(Fall 2021) Spotlight: Cybersecurity
(Fall 2021) Spotlight: Cybersecurity
Whether you are considering a career in cybersecurity or wanting to learn how cyber can impact your future role as a software developer, data analyst, system administrator, etc., this session is a great opportunity for you. The session featured a panel of guest speakers who work in the cybersecurity field. The session was conducted in a Q&A format, with attendees having the chance to ask questions of the panelists. Watch the replay below!
Panelists:
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Mary Gail Manes is CEO of Itillious, an information security consulting firm in Atlanta. She is a graduate of ETSU.
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Chris Meyer works for IBM and is a network security architect. He is an ETSU graduate as well.
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Chad Rikansrud is currently a Practice Director at NetSPI, a penetration testing company based in Minneapolis.
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Eysha Shirrine Powers is the Chief Architect for the IBM Z cryptographic portfolio at IBM. Eshya's background is in security-related software development on a variety of key security-related components including access control. Java security and integrated cryptographic services.
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(Fall 2021) Spotlight: Software Engineering
(Fall 2021) Spotlight: Software Engineering
The Department of Computing hosted the first "Mentoring Mondays" session of the fall semester on September 13. The session featured a panel of guest speakers who are "software engineers", representing the following companies: Amazon, Eastman, and IBM. Most of the speakers were relatively recent graduates, so they were able to offer first-hand experience on beginning a professional career in this exciting field. Watch the replay below!
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Shane Barlow - Eastman
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Navya Ramanjulu - IBM
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Parker Tooley - Amazon
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Joshua Bennetone - IBM
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Learn More about ETSU-CM
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What will I learn from the CS Mentorship?
According to Careerwise, mentorship builds both general and specialist knowledge. It hones leadership, decision-making and critical thinking skills. Other benefits of one-to-one mentoring include: creating more ways for mentees to get exposure to opportunities aligned with their interests and capabilities. -
Who can participate as a Mentee?
The CS Mentorship Program is open to all second-semester Computing majors. Typically, mentees will apply to the mentorship program during the spring semester of their Freshman year. -
How am I matched with a Mentor?
The Mentoring Steering committee will match you to a mentor that best aligns with your professional goals and intended career path. It is our hope that the mentoring relationship prepares you to obtain the job of your dreams. -
How do I apply?
Complete the application in order to express your interest in participating in the mentoring program.
Interested in becoming a ETSU-CM Mentor?
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What will I gain from serving as an ETSU-CM Mentor?
The ETSU-CM program aimed at developing the next generation of IT professionals. As a mentor, you are able to help mold and develop aspiring computing students to reach their full potentials. Mentors often cite improvements in public speaking, interprofessional communication, goal setting, and professional development. It may also help reinvigorate your passion for your current field. -
Who can serve as a mentor?
The ETSU-CM Mentoring Steering committee is looking for current IT professionals who have an interest and passion is helping grow and develop the next generation of IT leaders.
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How am I matched with a Mentee?
The ETSU-CM Mentoring Steering committee will match you to a mentee that best aligns with your professional role and career path and is based on common professional and subject-matter interests.
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Will I receive training on how to mentor?
The ETSU-CM program will provide professional development opportunities to ensure that you feel supported and empowered in your role as a ETSU-CM Mentor.
ETSU-CM Mentoring Program Representation
Mentors and program committee members represent the following companies. Note that this program is not directly sponsored by these organizations.
