Workshop: Communicate Technical Topics to Non-Technical Audiences
Wednesday 4/23, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
There’s a lot at stake. You must effectively communicate your work to elected officials, executives, or the public who have little time and less background in the subject area. You get one chance, and it needs to go well. During this hands-on workshop learn the skills needed to be an effective and unforgettable communicator. Use neuroscience to enhance audience connection. Learn techniques to convert technical material into information that is quickly and clearly understandable to non-technical audiences. You are encouraged to come to the workshop with a specific presentation in mind so that you can apply tips and techniques to a real situation.
An Inc. Magazine top 100 leadership speaker and the rare engineer who is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP. Shelley Row, PE, CSP, is the founder of Blue Fjord Leaders. Shelley’s work focuses on engineering leaders to see beyond the data. The Blue Fjord Leadership System grows your organization by enhancing the management skills of technical staff. At Blue Fjord Leaders we support emerging managers by creating foundational skills to enable decision-making, delegation, difficult discussions, and more. One-on-one discussions lead to customized professional development to achieve your specific goals. Shelley provides workshops (in-person or virtual), training, keynotes, and consulting. She authored, Think Less, Live More. Lessons from a Recovering Over-Thinker.
Workshop: Multimodal Design in Action
Wednesday 4/23, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
This workshop will provide attendees with opportunities to apply the MUTCD, 11th Edition and PROWAG to actual and conceptual design projects at locations throughout the Mid-Colonial District. As part of this proposed workshop, the session would start off with a short overview of: work zones concepts, the MUTCD, and requirements affiliated with PROWAG. After the short presentation, participants will then be assigned to a table with rolls plots of various locations. The participants will design, with pens and markers, two scenarios: (1) signal operations and associated signage along protected bike lanes and (2) Roadway reconstruction along an arterial with high pedestrian volumes, sidewalk, and bus stops. Groups would be provided with applicable references to guide their design. After design, the groups will reconvene and discuss their design and its challenges, followed by a closing presentation.
Will Cowan, PE, PTOE, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, is a senior traffic engineer located in Philadelphia. While he has experience in many facets of transportation engineering, he’s specifically passionate about incorporating multimodal analysis and design in all of his projects. As the lead of WSP’s internal Bicycle and Pedestrian Practice Area Network, he has developed a wealth of knowledge pertaining to design of multimodal facilities, as well as fostering connections and conversations with international colleagues.
US Naval Academy Walking Tour
Wednesday 4/23, 1:15 – 4:00 PM
Take a 90-minute walking tour of the historic United States Naval Academy (USNA) with fellow attendees, led by a knowledgeable tour guide from the Academy! As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy.
They attend the academy for four years, graduating with bachelor of science degrees and commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Naval Academy graduates serve at least five years in the Navy or Marine Corps.
As the tour is on an active military installation, all tour attendees will be required to provide photo identification and pass through airport-style security. Non U.S. Citizens are welcome but are required to bring their passport.
A group will meet in the lobby and walk from the hotel at 1:15 PM. Alternatively, you are welcome to meet the group at the Visitor Center, just after security. Our tour starts at 2:00pm. Note paid parking near the USNA is in downtown Annapolis.
For more information on the US Naval Academy, visit their website here: https://navalacademytourism.com/
