An essential event for the next generation of media technology professionals.
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 9:45 AM - 1:45 PM (Please arrive by 9:25 AM )
Location: WBAL, Baltimore, MD
Cost: Free to all participants! Lunch will be provided.
Join the DC and Baltimore chapters of SMPTE and SBE for a special Media Forward program at WBAL in Baltimore. This student outreach event is designed to bridge the gap between students and industry professionals. We are connecting high school and college students with broadcast and media professionals to inspire the next generation of engineers, technologists, and storytellers.
This in-person event is for students interested in any facet of media technology, including audio, video, streaming, podcasting, broadcast, editing, and promotion. The day will include:
JoAnne Carl is a seasoned leader in video production and organizational development. She has 25 years of experience in broadcast production, holds a Masters in Educational Technology Leadership, and has been a college professor for 20 years. She has received Montgomery College’s Outstanding Faculty Awards and two national NISOD Excellence Awards.
Geary Morrill has been deeply involved in radio broadcasting as an owner, air talent, and engineer. He is currently a Regional Director of Engineering for Connoisseur Media. Geary serves as Vice-President for the Society of Broadcast Engineers and chairs the society's Education Committee.
Karl Kuhn founded Sherwood Insights L.L.C. to provide technology training and leadership coaching. During his 45+ year career, he held leadership positions at major video technology providers and was raised to SMPTE Fellow in 2015. He holds multiple patents and is a contributing author to the NAB Engineering Handbook.
Plus, cameo presentations by Jonathan Solomon, Kerry Plackmeyer, Perry Priestley, David Van Dyke, Chris Singleton, Bob Eburg, Brian Szewczyk, Kevin Trueblood, Jim Hammond, Camri McKee, and Towson University EMF department leadership.
For those who would like to participate remotely, a Microsoft Teams link will be available for the lecture portion of the event. Please note that the facility tour will not be covered via Teams
Join the Meeting Now: Microsoft Teams Link
Address: WBAL Baltimore (television hill)
Instructions: Once you are through the Hooper Avenue security gate, please proceed to park in the lot adjacent to the entrance. Allow enough time to show your ID and sign in at the electronic name tag station. We recommend arriving no later than 9:25 AM.
Media Forward: Media Forward is an initiative of the late Peter Wharton that continues in his honor, building careers in media technologies and providing students with the technical knowledge to succeed.
SMPTE & SBE: The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) are leading organizations that set technical standards, offer certification, and provide education and networking for thousands of media professionals. Our combined members run television networks, stations, production houses, cloud services, and more.
This event is free for students, with lunch provided, thanks to the generosity of WBAL, Hearst Broadcasting, and our excellent sponsors.
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