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STATEMENT OF WORK

35th Annual GMiS Conference “Recharging America with our Youth”

October 11-14, 2023 Pasadena, CA

Period of Performance: October 11 – 14, 2023 Place of Performance: Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena CA

Background:

Great Minds in STEM™ is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to keeping America technologically strong by promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers, especially in underserved communities. Established in 1989 the organization’s nationwide programming focuses on STEM educational awareness from kindergarten through college, and on seeking out and documenting the world-class contributions of Hispanic professionals in STEM to serve as role models for the next generation of American engineers and scientists.

Great Minds in STEM’s annual Conference is the organization’s flagship event where all elements of outreach and programming come together to celebrate excellence in STEM. The conference features executive forums, webinars, competitive programs, career opportunities and networking sessions and is attended by over 3,000 STEM students and professionals annually.

Scope:

This Statement of Work is for the purchase of one (1) Executive Ambassador Council (EAC) Membership/Sponsorship Package for NASA Office of Education to participate in the 35th Anniversary GMiS Conference is set to take place October 11-14, 2023, in Pasadena, CA.

The Sponsorship Package of $44,050.00 will include the following as outlined below:

Emerald Custom Package with the Following available for $28,000:

• (16) Full Registrations for the Thursday- Saturday general events

• (1) GMiSTEM Zone Team

• Career Fair Exhibit Booth, 20 x 20

• (1) Net-Talk Seminar- General STEM Students

• (1) Career Fair Only Registrations Recruiters (Friday, 10/13, and Saturday, 10/14)

• (3) Interview Booths (Friday, 10/7, and Saturday, 10/14)

• (2) Speed Networking Tables (Up to 4 Recruiters)

• Post Career opportunities in the Recruiting Guide

• Executive Presenter at a Signature Awards Event

• (5) Company Executives Photos Featured

• Emerald Level logo and hyperlink on the GMiS Conference website and social media sites

• Can provide up to 3,000 branding items for attendees

• Attendance for the summit- held virtually June - July 2023:

o (4) Selection Committee participants o (4) Planning Committee participants

GMiSTEM Zone II Co-Sponsorship available for $10,000:

Sponsor the GMiSTEM Zone and work hands-on in real-world technical scenarios that engages students with critical thinking and enhances their professional skills! Teams build a rapport while participating in case studies that require broad skill sets including problem-solving and collaboration to address the scenarios presented. During this high-energy competition STEM college students can showcase their talents, initiative, teamwork, and leadership in real time. Participants can build their professional skillset beyond the traditional framework of a classroom. Students in the top three teams earn scholarship awards and the winning organization takes home the GMiSTEM Zone trophy!

Sponsorship Opportunity Includes:

• Extensive brand recognition before, during and after the competition

• Up to 5 minutes of podium time and video segment during the competition kickoff

• Co-present awards on stage during the Student Leadership Awards Show

• Prominent showcasing of logo in the GMiSTEM Zone venue

• Logo visibility on the Conference website, marketing material and social media

• Sponsor-provided branding items during the kickoff

• Access to résumés from all GMiSTEM Zone participating students

Research Posters Competition Co-Sponsor available for $6,050:

Provides graduate and undergraduate students from traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic or racial groups in science, engineering, computer, and health-related disciplines the opportunity to compete and/or showcase their scientific and technical projects.

Competition sponsorship includes support for award stipends to the top undergraduate and graduate winners.

Sponsorship Opportunity Includes:

• Present the competition awards at the Student Leadership Awards Show

• Opportunity to serve as competition judges

• Prominent showcasing of logo in the competition

• Opportunity to provide branding items and materials during competition

• Logo on the GMiS website, conference collateral & social media

• Access to finalists resumes

Additionally, the following are also included:

From a NASA Partnering standpoint the Executive Ambassador Council (EAC) relationship with GMiS will have a positive impact on NASA in three main areas:

Access to Talent – Through GMiS’ initiatives, including the GMiS Conference and the GMiS Scholars Programs, NASA has targeted access to a high caliber of Hispanic STEM talent both at the collegiate level and the professional level who can be recruited for NASA. At the collegiate level, GMiS invites its GMiS Scholars, GMiS Delegates and STEM Civic Service Leaders to participate in the GMiS Conference. These students average over a 3.0 GPA, and possess a competitive record of academic coursework, internship and/or research experience, leadership and service within the K-12 community. These students make viable candidates for NASA employment through the career fair conducted during the GMiS Conference. At the professional level, GMiS has several platforms including a major career fair where NASA can engage with a diverse group of technical talent ranging from entry level to senior executive. Through the GMiS Awards, NASA has access to over 1,000 GMiS Award recipients and countless nominees. Through the executive track at the GMiS Conference, NASA can engage with other senior leadership in the federal government, military and corporate America.

Through the higher education track, NASA has the opportunity to engage with faculty and administrators from Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as Hispanic Serving Institutions to promote its federal grant opportunities.

Reputation as a Diversity Leader – GMiS’ vision is to be a national leader in keeping America technologically strong by promoting STEM careers, especially in underserved communities. GMiS programs, from K-12, collegiate to professional, support the vision. GMiS remains committed to working toward the day when America STEM technical workforce in the federal government and corporate America reflect the diversity of the nation.

GMiS programs and conferences are designed to build a culture of lifelong learning, focus on stimulating interest in STEM careers, have defined outcomes and learning objectives, promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, and develop current and future leaders. Partnering with GMiS will extend the NASA brand and provide an opportunity to receive high visibility at the annual conference, in printed materials, on the website and throughout the GMiS organization as a partner committed to the advancement of the Hispanic community’s involvement in STEM.

Employee Development – By actively participating in the GMiS Conference, NASA employees can both lend their expertise to the professional development of college students and hone their own professional development. For NASA employees, the summit and the conference offer an opportunity to broaden a stronger STEM network between government, corporate America and higher education in efforts to continuously strive to increase leadership diversity in the federal STEM workforce. In addition, NASA's participation in the peer reviewed nominations and GMiS awards provide opportunities to showcase the outstanding Hispanic professional STEM talent to recognize and retain employees within the agency and create an opportunity for upward mobility for top Hispanic STEM talent.