Dangerous Sports: Bungee Jumping, Motorcycle Racing, and the Thrill of Adventure
More and more people worldwide are seeking thrills through dangerous sports like bungee jumping and motorcycle racing. These activities provide an adrenaline rush and a break from the safety of modern life. While some may question the motivation behind such risky endeavors, for many, it is about seeking excitement in a world that seems increasingly mundane. The text delves into the allure of these sports, exploring the reasons why individuals are drawn to such extreme activities and how they contrast with the perceived safety of everyday life.
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EAC Diversity and Outreach Working Group - Update Lucy Nobrega (AD), Maurice Ball (AD), and Jonathan Edelen (AD) Engineer Retreat 14 February 2017
diversity.fnal.gov A workplace of inclusion promotes a cohesive environment which positively impacts productivity, morale, and innovation fosters respect and values each employee s contributions welcomes the experiences, perspectives and strengths of a diverse workforce to drive teamwork, innovation, critical analysis and creativity
Gender profile for Fermilab employees In 2015, 19.9% of engineering bachelors degrees were awarded to women* So should we focus on recruitment or retention? Both! *Yoder, Brian L, Engineering by the Numbers, American Society for Engineering Education, 2016. 3 Nobrega | EAC Diversity and Outreach Working Group - Update 2/14/2017
RETENTION RECRUITMENT Is this a problem? Possibly, based on a recent Fermilab survey* Next focus: can Fermilab do anything to improve retention rates? fSWE group to foster a sense of community among women engineers already here What else can we do? Look to data that s out there. SWE outreach program coming soon to visit university chapters with the goal of increasing our hiring pool. ~5 local university visits per year for groups of 30-50 students to get the attention of quality graduates Visit package nearly complete with slides, visuals, handouts, contacts, etc. First visit May 2 at UIUC Volunteers for other visits? New fSWE group is a link to SWE chapters at universities *Barzi, E., A Personal Take on Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion at Fermilab, TD-16- 015. 2016. 2/14/2017 5 Nobrega | EAC Diversity and Outreach Working Group - Update
Retention Studies Why do women leave engineering jobs? Most leave because of workplace climate or lack of advancement opportunities. Typical recommendations for organizations*: Create clear and transparent paths toward advancement Invest in training and professional development Communicate clear work goals and relevance of tasks to the big picture Create an organizational culture that values employees contributions Root out uncivil and undermining behaviors; create a respectful culture Create support networks of colleagues, supervisors, mentors Offer work-life initiatives that are embedded in family supportive cultures *Fouad, N.A., and Singh, R., Stemming the Tide: Why Women Leave Engineering, Women in Engineering 2011 Report, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 2011 6 Nobrega | EAC Diversity and Outreach Working Group - Update 2/14/2017
Have something to share? Want to help? Contact us. Maurice Ball reese@fnal.gov Jonathan Edelen jedelen@fnal.gov Lucy Nobrega Lnobrega@fnal.gov Any EAC member Sandra Charles, head of the Diversity Office, scharles@fnal.gov Chris Mossey, Chief Engineer, cmossey@fnal.gov Nigel Lockyer, Fermilab Director, lockyer@fnal.gov 7 Nobrega | EAC Diversity and Outreach Working Group - Update 2/14/2017
