Marines Engage 2016 Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Conference

Photo By Sgt. Jacky Fang | Marines watch students conduct pull ups during the career fair at the 2016 Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Convention in Dallas, Texas Oct 15. The presence of the Marine Corps at SASE creates a positive reminder to those participating that Marines are supportive of SASE as an organization, its efforts and the communities it represents.  

DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

10.15.2016

Story by Sgt. Jacky Fang 

Marine Corps Recruiting Command           

DALLAS, Texas – When one thinks of the typical U.S. Marine, images of Asian scientists and engineers are not usually what comes to mind.
“Our mission is to expose the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and its members to the opportunities in the Marine Corps,” Said Capt Reinalyn Golino, Officer Selection Officer at Recruiting Station Indianapolis, while attending the 2016 SASE National Conference in Dallas, Oct 14. “Most Asians have a certain mindset towards the military, especially the Marines, and we are here to debunk them.”
Golino and his fellow Marines attended the two-day engagement, including workshops, workouts, and a career fair with students from all corners of the United States.
Marines looked to make an impact on the students of SASE by stressing important leadership qualities and traits that will set them apart from others. The Marines also raised awareness of many Marine Corps Programs that many students have not heard of that align with their goals.
“The students are very surprised, when I tell them that I am a logistics officer by trade, but I am currently working as an Officer Selection Officer,” Said Golino. “I think it is nice to know for them that there are different opportunities that you can pursue, especially in the Marine Corps.”
During a Marine-led Wake Up and Workout session, students participated in an hour of high intensity interval training (HITT) and ended it with a squad competition.
“It was a unique challenge, it forced people to work as a team and it got people hyped at the end of it,” said Calvin Chen, a mechanical engineering graduate at Drexel University “It was a fun experience.”
After the physical training, the biggest impact was made during the small side-bar conversations during the conference. Marines look to guide and build students’ leadership abilities by sharing stories of adversity or situations the students closely related to.
“Being able to talk through experience is very important because it resonates with the students more than hypotheticals,” said Golhino “We have all gone through or dealt with a unique leadership challenge or adversity.”
The Marines reputation for developing quality leaders fits right in with the SASE mission.
“Our vision is to develop leaders”, said Khanh Vu, Executive Director, SASE. “The Marine workshops and the organization as a whole adds to that mission of SASE.”
The partnership with SASE is one way the Marine Corps is committed to generating and sustaining a diverse future force that will bring into the Corps cultural expertise, language, unique skill sets and a variety of philosophies to meet the future operational requirements of the Marine Corps.

• Date Taken: 10.15.2016
• Date Posted: 10.15.2016 22:59
• Story ID: 212130
• Location: DALLAS, TEXAS, US