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What's in your box?

A platform for the talented and diverse peers in the program to share their personal interests and expertise with the broader T&M community. If there is an idea that you have always wanted to share with the T&M community, hopefully we can create that opportunity.

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Mission 01
Differences are strengths.
Embrace them.
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Mission 02
Stronger together.
Affirm the value of community.
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Mission 03
You are the expert.
Let's learn from each other.
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Mission 04
Share your story.
What's in your box?
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Upcoming Idea Boxes


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April 28, 2022

Idea Box: Unboxing Mental Health Stigma

Passionistx: Sachi Goel

Sachi will be leading a conversation on fighting mental health stigma and building mental health awareness. This Idea Box event will aim to provide T&M students a forum to grow their understanding of mental health through candid discussion.

RSVP HERE >

Leadership Team

Idea Box started with three T&M students (Emily Tokarski, Ying Guan, and Ian Flueck). Now, learn more about the current team!

Ian Flueck

Materials Science & Engineering
Senior, Class XXVI

Ian met Bill Nye at the Washington Award banquet.

EMAIL IAN >

Stephanie Brand

Systems Engineering and Design
Senior, Class XXVI

In 6th grade, Stephanie memorized 82 digits of pi to the tune of Yankee Doodle dandy.

EMAIL STEPHANIE >

Emily Vera

Computer Science
Senior, Class XXVI

Emily used to play the flute.

EMAIL EMILY >

Tool Box

Past event recordings + resources

5TH MAY 2021 | 7:00-7:30PM CST

CONNECTING THE DOTS: PRO TIPS ON CULTIVATING YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
John Quarton

Check out this tips sheet to learn more!

WATCH TALK >

20TH APRIL 2021 | 6:00-6:30PM CST

SO YOU KNOW YOUR CLIFTONSTRENGTHS, NOW WHAT?!
Helen Sun

Here's the CliftonStrengths resource guide that contains all the strengths descriptions as well as links to more detailed resources.

WATCH TALK >

7TH APRIL 2021 | 7:00-7:30PM CST

ZERO WASTE WITH GRACE
Grace Levita

Missed Grace's Presentation? Catch it HERE!

Follow Grace's zero-waste Pinterest board that I shared during Idea Box! Tons of fun & easy ideas :slightly_smiling_face:
Follow @hoefttechmgmt for #sustainabilitysaturday,
 a weekly sustainability tip from myself and as a space to share eco-friendly tips :recycle:

WATCH TALK >

23RD MARCH 2021 | 7:30-8:00PM CST

SCREAMING POSITIVITY
Charlie Foster

LET'S CRUSH IT TODAY!!! Take a look at Charlie's presentation and the screaming positivity story made during Idea Box!

  • Share your positivity on Flipgrid.
  • Follow Charlie on Snapchat for daily Screaming Positivity on @Chardawg2121.

WATCH TALK >

19TH NOVEMBER 2020 | 7:00-7:30PM CST

What is in your box? - Introducing Idea Box
Ian Flueck

The beautiful thing about telling a story is that it grows as people pass it on.

Keep the story going and check out these links to storytelling resources referenced during Ian's talk.

WATCH TALK >

Question or Comments?

Feel free to email Stephanie, Ian, or Emily!