R 231431Z SEP 19
MARADMIN 518/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 15TH ANNUAL STARS AND STRIPES RECOGNITION DINNER DURING THE BLACK ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS CONFERENCE//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
POC/J. R. GRADY/CAPT/CMC (MPE)/-/ TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: JOHN.R.GRADY@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Career Communications Group will host the 15th military Stars and Stripes Recognition Dinner during the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference, held 13-15 February 2020 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.  The Marine Corps will be the highlighted Service during this event.
2.  BEYA is an annual three day conference that brings industry professionals and students together to share their experiences and career information.  Attendees can network with others from around the country while participating in seminars and workshops that explore every facet of STEM career paths.  The goal of BEYA is to create connections between students, educators and STEM military professionals while facilitating partnerships with individuals and their local STEM resources.
3.  Marines who attend the conference will find role models, mentors, and opportunities to train and network. Sponsors and exhibitors will be present to enhance visibility in the STEM community.  Various other events will occur such as the Technology Recognition Lunch, HBCU Engineering Deans’ Power Breakfast and the BEYA Gala.  More information can be found on the BEYA website at https:(slash)(slash)intouch.ccgmag.com/page/beya_stem_conf2.
4.  Subject to approval, CMC (MPE) will sponsor a limited number of conference/registration fees and all travel expenses.  Commanders are encouraged to authorize Temporary Additional Duty for Marines, civilian Marines, and Sailors who are attached to Marine units to attend.  All Marine Corps funded participation will be coordinated through the HQMC M&RA Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion Branch (MPE).  Rental cars are not authorized.
5.  To attend this event, please email (via your OIC) your name, rank, unit, email, and duty station to the POCs.
6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
7.  BEYA is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.
8.  Release authorized by BGen D. L. Shipley Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.//