ALCOAST 342/21 - SEP 2021 33RD ANNUAL GMIS (GREAT MINDS IN STEM) 2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

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ALCOAST 342/21
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SUBJ: 33RD ANNUAL GMIS (GREAT MINDS IN STEM) 2021 VIRTUAL
CONFERENCE
A. DHS SECTION 7.10 CONFERENCE POLICY _DTD 08 JAN 2021.pdf
1. This ALCOAST announces the 33rd Annual GMiS Virtual
Conference will be held October 11-22, 2021.
2. The 33rd Annual GMiS 2021 Virtual Conference theme is
"First-Class Diversity, World-Class STEM."
GMiS implements innovative programs and partnerships focused
on the continuous expansion of STEM education opportunities
for the nation's underserved communities. The event offers
recognition, workshops, professional programs, STEM competitions
and mentoring. This conference further promotes the Coast Guard's
diversity and inclusion initiatives.
3. IAW DHS Conference Policy Chapter 7: Travel 7.10-Conferences
REF (A), if the event is an online/virtual conference and the
only fee is for registration, and the registration fee is under
$2,500 per person, irrespective of the number of attendees a
conference approval package is not required.
However, COMDT (CG-127) must provide a final count of all USCG
participants in the 2021 GMiS Conference. For all attendees,
please forward the following information to
HQS-SMB-CG127-Conference@uscg.mil:
Subject: 2021 GMiS CONFERENCE ATTENDEE
i. Full Name
ii. Rank/Civilian Pay Grade
iii. Job Title
iv. Unit/Office/Division
v. Current PDS Location
vi. Previous Attendee (Y/N)
Please provide this data call to COMDT (CG-127), no later than
October 29, 2021.
4. Commanding Officers are encouraged to support the professional
development of government personnel. However, on-line registration
fees will be at unit expense. The GMiS Conference
registration fee is $500 per person. All participants will be
responsible for establishing their online connectivity to the
GMiS Conference via the internet.
5. For more event information please visit:
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www.gmisconference.org

6. This message will be cancelled on October 29, 2021.
7. POC: Commands are encouraged to contact the COMDT (CG-127)
point of contact, Ms. Katheryn King, at (443) 463-2444, or
HQS-SMB-CG127-Conference@uscg.mil for any questions.
8. RADM John Mauger, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy
(CG-5P) is the Executive Champion for the GMiS Conference.
9. Ms. Michelle Godfrey, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership (CG-12), sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.