In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), the NSF I-Corps Hub: Mid-Atlantic Region is proud to present the Hispanic Innovation Forum—Networking Event, featuring presentations by Hispanic leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and educators involved in I-Corps.
Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Online via Zoom
Following the Hispanic Innovation Forum, on October 10th, the Southwest I-Corps Hub is offering a bilingual I-Corps cohort. We would like to encourage Spanish speaking innovators to consider applying. Here is the link for more information
10-10:10 a.m.
Welcome Message: Hispanic representation in Science and Innovation
10:10-10:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Career Experience + Introduction to I-Corps + Broadening Participation at NSF,
Dr. Jaime Camelio joined the U.S. National Science Foundation as an I-Corps program director in 2023. He is a professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. Prior to joining NSF, he served as Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. From 2008 to 2019, he was a professor for Advanced Manufacturing in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) from 2016-2019. His research interests are in innovation education, advanced manufacturing, and cyber-physical security. He has authored or co-authored more than 120 technical papers. Jaime obtained his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Catholic University of Chile in 1994 and 1995, respectively. In 2002, he received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His professional experience includes working as a consultant in the Automotive/Operations Practice at A.T. Kearney Inc. He is an ASME Fellow.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Spanish I-Corps Program and Connections to Latin America: Aaron Cervantes, Director of Operations, Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce at The University of Texas at El Paso
10:45-11:00 a.m.
Intro to Prospera:
Carlos Zepeda, Senior Small Business Consultant, Prospera
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Hispanic Innovator Trivia
11:15-11:55 a.m.
I-Corps Team + Mentor Matchmaking
11:55 a.m.-Noon
Closing Remarks: Mireya McKee and Tomas Isakowitz
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place from September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.
This year, we focus on the theme “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” encapsulating the spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that define the Hispanic experience.
The NSF I-Corps Hub: Mid-Atlantic Region is proud to present a series of activities to recognize and celebrate Hispanics in the National Innovation Network (NIN).
View last year's Hispanic Heritage Month I-Corps event.
