Originally from Chicago, Cameron Rayburn went to Tuskegee University to pursue a B.S. in Aerospace Science Engineering at the age of 16. Upon graduation, he went back home to the Chicago area to work as a counselor in a TRIO Upward Bound program helping students from low-income areas get into college with ACT/SAT prep, math & science instruction, and other services. Next, he spent 4 years teaching mathematics courses at Prairie State College (Chicago Heights, IL) and South Suburban College (South Holland, IL). After moving on from those positions, he spent 3 years as a QA Software Analyst at Applied Systems, Inc. in University Park, IL. Cameron then made a decision to come to Iowa State University for graduate school to further his Aerospace education. While a graduate student at ISU, Cameron worked as an academic advisor in the Aerospace Engineering department. Upon graduation, he accepted an offer to join the faculty and is currently a Lecturer within ISU’s Aerospace Engineering department teaching Aerodynamics, Aerospace Systems, Introductory Aerospace courses, and more. He also serves as the Academic Coordinator for the Make-To-Innovate (M:2:I) program/course which has students from a wide array of majors and engineering disciplines. Cameron has presented for many programs and institutions including Notre Dame University, Woman in Science and Engineering (WiSE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA), and many middle schools and high school around the United States.
The Purpose of Self-Worth In Leadership
How does our opinion of ourselves shape our leadership skills? Is this something we can control? This talk will explore the importance and usefulness of self-worth within those who wish to choose a path towards leadership.