Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE)

🌟 Registration Now Open for the 2025 CESSE CEO Meeting! 🌟 Join fellow STEM society CEOs from January 26-29, 2025, in Montreal, Canada, for a four-day event focused on connecting, sharing insights, and building community. Don’t miss this chance to discuss critical topics, explore actionable strategies, and engage in meaningful peer-to-peer learning. 🔗➡️ https://ow.ly/cVTm50TUYsN Early Bird Pricing Ends December 4! Secure your spot early: 🔹 Early Bird Rate: $1,145 🔹 Regular Rate: $1,245 Register today and book your hotel to maximize your savings! #CESSECEOMeeting #STEMLeadership

STEM society professionals currently navigating the world of #ai and #aipolicy! During our recent #HR and #Finance #SIG meeting, we explored these key questions: Do you have an AI policy for your association and/or staff? How are you addressing areas such as ethical considerations, data privacy, and decision-making processes? We want to hear from you! Share your strategies and insights in the comments below. ✍️ #STEM #STEMSociety #STEMAssociation #Association #AssociationManagement

#CESSECEOMeeting2025 Session Spotlight: "Level Up Your Board: Transform Governance for Success" Struggling to enhance your Board's performance? Effective governance is key to a thriving association. Join this dynamic panel of CEOs as they share strategies to elevate Boards of all sizes and structures. 📅 When: Monday, 1/27 | 8:30–10 AM 📍 Where: CESSE CEO Meeting, InterContinental Montréal 👤 Panelists: - Ken Scoppmann (Assn of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF)) - Erika Shugart (National Science Teaching Association) - Monika Schulz (National Society of Professional Engineers) - Lydia Middleton (Association for Information Science & Technology) Moderated by Jay Younger (McKinley Advisors) 🔗 Register for the CESSE CEO Meeting today: https://ow.ly/NaIU50UAAhF #CESSECEOMeeting #STEMLeadership #BoardGovernance #AssociationManagement #STEM #STEMSociety

⭐ Meet our Panelists ⭐ Barry Schieferstein joined ASNT (The American Society for Nondestructive Testing) in 2018. Over six years as Director of Events, he played a key role in planning and executing significant events that boosted the organization’s industry presence. In July 2024, Barry became the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ASNT. As COO, he oversees and optimizes daily operations and revenue-generating activities, excluding subsidiary companies. During our January 14 webinar, our panel of experts will explore leadership principles, strategies for stepping into leadership roles, and fostering inclusive, innovative teams. Register at https://ow.ly/ySqa50UunmB #CESSE #CESSEcommunity #webinar #professionaldevelopment #STEMLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth

Ready to boost your impact as an association professional? Join our March Association Basics, a two-day virtual training designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to excel in your role.   Missed a previous session? This is your chance to register and take your expertise to the next level.   This session will be facilitated by: - Matt Miller, CEO at CLARB - Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards - Dave Bergeson, Ph.D., CAE, Executive Director at CASSS – Sharing Science Solutions   #associationbasics #associationprofessionals #associationindustry #professionaldevelopment #professionaltraining #CAE #CMP

Ready to boost your impact as an association professional? Join our March Association Basics, a two-day virtual training designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to excel in your role.   Missed a previous session? This is your chance to register and take your expertise to the next level. This session will be facilitated by: - Rebekah Stacha, CEO at SAMPE - Frank Krause, CAE, Executive Director & CEO at Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) #associationbasics #associationprofessionals #associationindustry #professionaldevelopment #professionaltraining #CAE #CMP

From Nobel Prize-winning #AI research to groundbreaking advancements in #healthcare, #climatechange, and #culturalpreservation, Canada’s thriving innovation ecosystem is a goldmine for meeting planners. Many organizations are already tapping into the intellectual capital of Canada’s leading minds. Read more in our latest blog from #premierpartner, Destination Canada. 🔗👉 https://ow.ly/segX50Us6W2 #EventPlanning #Innovation #CanadaEvents #MeetingPlanner #ConferencePlanning #AIResearch #CESSE #CESSEcommunity

⭐ Meet our Panelists ⭐ Maisha Miles, MS, CAE, is a seasoned publishing and association management professional with over 25 years of experience in the scholarly publishing sector and member associations.  As Director of Governance at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Maisha provides strategic leadership for governance and volunteer operations, supports the ASM Board, and guides leadership development initiatives. During our January 14 webinar, our panel of experts will explore leadership principles, strategies for stepping into leadership roles, and fostering inclusive, innovative teams. Register at https://ow.ly/FtIM50Uun65 #CESSE #CESSEcommunity #webinar #professionaldevelopment #STEMLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth

Planning to attend the 2025 CESSE CEO Meeting? Our special rate ends on January 5! Be sure to book your stay at the InterContinental Montréal Hotel before then. Visit https://ow.ly/aVhK50UurGe OR dial 1-877-660-8550 and use special code: CESSE CEO #CESSE #CESSECEOMeeting2025 #STEM #STEMSociety #AssociationManagement

Join Us for the CESSE Membership & Marketing SIG Meeting! 🗓 Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM ET Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your peers and deepen your expertise. Led by our dedicated volunteer leaders, Olivia Williams and Travis Skodack, CAE, RYT, this session is designed to support CESSE's mission and provide valuable insights for our members on the world of #membership and #marketing. #SIG #SpecialInterestGroup #SIGDiscussion #STEM #STEMSociety #AssociationManagement