Join Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc., Hood College and Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., current operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, for a panel discussion on inspiring and creating space for women in science. A virtual option will also be available for those who cannot attend in-person. During the panel discussion, participants will hear firsthand from women in science share their perspectives on pursuing careers in science, advancing allyship and mentorship, achieving goals through self-advocacy, and more. Afterwards, there will be a…

Hood College Graduate School, in partnership with the Frederick National Laboratory, is hosting a Project Management Night Out Seminar and Networking Reception. Carl Pritchard will present “Groundhog Day Risk (Haven’t We Been Here Before?), in which he will examine how individuals and organizations can minimize some of the most pervasive risks with a nominal level of effort. For Project Management Professionals, it will provide 1 PDU (Ways of Working). In addition, there will be heavy hors d'oeuvres and opportunity for…

Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Friday, February 9, 2024 with us at Hood College! Join Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc., Hood College and Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., current operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, for a panel discussion on inspiring and creating space for women in science. A virtual option will also be available for those who cannot attend in person. During the panel discussion, participants will hear firsthand from women in science share their…

Seminar: CLIA and PM (How a Clinical Lab and Project Management Flock Together like Birds of a Feather) The Frederick National Laboratory in partnership with the Hood College Graduate School is pleased to offer an in-person project management seminar and networking event. In this presentation, Kristen Pike, MS, PMP, Associate Scientist, will discuss the main components of project management and provide examples of how each of them is used in the Frederick National Laboratory’s CLIA Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. Kristen will…

The Frederick National Laboratory in partnership with the Hood College Graduate School is pleased to offer an in-person project management seminar and networking event. Are you ready to enhance your problem-solving skills and drive impactful improvements in your projects? Join us for an engaging and informative session on Root Cause Analysis! Whether you're tackling recurring issues or striving for continuous improvement, Root Cause Analysis is a crucial skill that can help you make a significant impact. During the session you…

The Frederick National Laboratory in partnership with the Hood College Graduate School is pleased to offer an in-person project management seminar and networking event. Seminar: Agile Project Management generally refers to project management frameworks and practices that adhere to a set of Agile values and principles. Agile Project Management can be a powerful addition to your Project Management toolbox when applied in the right context. This presentation will compare and contrast Agile Project Management with more traditional, plan-driven Project Management practices by looking…

Join us for the next Project Management Night Out Seminar: Walk the Talk - Agile Project Management. The Frederick National Laboratory in partnership with the Hood College Graduate School is pleased to offer an in-person project management seminar and networking event. This talk by Krishna Vadakuttil, MS, PMP, will provide an overview of project management, exploring various methodologies and frameworks, followed by a discussion of a hypothetical project scenario where Agile methodologies are applied to implement a complex technology project,…

Celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in science with us on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Hood College! Join Hood College, Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc., and Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, for the fourth “Women in Science Speak” — with a new TED Talk-inspired event format. In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), this year’s event introduces a dynamic presentation style, with three…