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Smart Girls Rockway may not be as straightforward as students expect or hope. Obstacles — such as lack of money, health issues, transferring, or even changing majors — will occur, but they can be overcome. Help is available, in the form of academic and residential advisors, professors’ of ce hours, online academic resources, and campus resource centers for careers, health, social issues, and even writing. Attendees were encouraged to develop a basic career map that works for them, but understand that they may need to seek alternate routes as well as the importance of taking advantage of the tools and services available to help them achieve success.Smart Girls RockDuring this interactive session, sponsored by 3M and hosted by Octavio Rodriguez, Eric Daugherty, Todd Ambo, Sarah Gumina, Renee Peterson, and Juliana Biederman, attendees were encouraged to rotate among three stations and then determine whether the experience changed any of their original views on STEM and STEM careers. One station provided an overview ofthe STEM subject elds and possible jobs in each. At a second station, attendees learned about opportunities available at 3M, as well what the two employees hosting the station did each day at work and how they reached their current positions. The third station allowed for hands-on learning about Ozobots — pocket-sized robots that can read color patterns and provide a creative introduction to coding — as well as the technology behind car-wrap lms, re ective signage, gripping tape, and even super-strong tape that actually can beused to construct buildings.So You Want to Be a Hacker? (Introduction and Advice for a Career in Cybersecurity)Presenter Anthony Marquez addressed his goal of removing obstacles to entering the eld of cybersecurity by emphasizing that traditional culture is a strength. After giving attendees an overview of the eld of cybersecurity, he talked about his own experience and offered career advice. He pointed out that the time you spend on the job is what you get paid for, but the time you spend off the job is what makes you successful — success is up to you. He explained the danger of “imposter syndrome” by illustrating his own experience as a student at Stanford, when he doubted the admission of cers’ decision to admit him. That doubt undermined his con dence. Instead, Marquez urged students to have a better experience by focusing on proving they belong. He reminded attendees to live in balance and harmony and keep up their technical skills, even as they advance in their careers. ■INVENT.IMPACT. INSPIRE.United States Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research ServiceCareer OpportunitiesResearch for the Growing World!Careers in ARS include the following: Research Scientists Postdoctoral Research Associates Support Scientists Administrative and ManagementARS offers a competitive bene ts package, a family-friendly environment, and the opportunity to work in an organization where research results touch the lives of every American and people around the world. Positions are available in our locations nationwide.USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.aises.orgOKC » 2018 AISES National Conference Wrap-Up • WINDS OF CHANGE 39www.ars.usda.gov/careerse-mail: careers@ars.usda.gov