Upcoming Events

September 10th - NetWorks Webinar: Best Practices in Distance Learning - Anywhere, USA Distance Learning provides a viable alternative to face-to-face instruction. This Webinar will help to increase student involvement, retention, and success by providing tools to engage students online with proven tips and strategies of teaching in a distance learning environment. Friday, September 10th, 1:00 pm EDT Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here September 10th, 2010

http://www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php

September 11th - Collegiate Cyber Exercise Event (CCEE) 2010 - Springfield, IL This one-day event will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010, on the campus of the University of Illinois at Springfield. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for full-time students attending Illinois colleges and universities to expand their computer security education through simulations of cyber attacks against Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CI/KR). This hands-on exercise will include an academic lesson and engage the next generation of cyber security professionals in Cyber Storm scenarios. Up to 64 students from across the state of Illinois may register to participate in this event. Each student will receive a $100 stipend for his/her participation. Students who wish to register must meet the following criteria: 1. U.S. Citizen 2. Full-time student in the Fall 2010 at an Illinois college or university 3. Completion of a college-level, information security course This is an exciting opportunity that allows students to gain practical experience in the field of cyber security. Students need to submit a completed application by August 13, 2010. For further information and questions: Contact Janis Rose 217-206-8246 rose.janis @ uis.edu September 11th, 2010

http://www.cssia.org/event.cfm

September 13th - International Dairy Show - Dallas, TX The 2010 International Dairy Show, presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, which represents the nation's dairy manufacturing and marketing industries and their suppliers, will feature the newest innovations in technology, packaging, ingredients and services for dairy foods processors. Educational sessions will offer solutions that span the entire manufacturing process, and attendees will have the opportunity to visit exhibits displaying everything dairy companies need to run more efficiently, create new products and improve profitability. September 13th, 2010 - September 15th, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.dairyshow.com/

September 13th - SPIE Photomask Technology - Pacific Grove, CA Attend SPIE Photomask Technology and hear the latest updates from leaders in your field. This worldwide technical conference and exhibition is the premier event for the photomask industry. Now more than ever people are looking for the innovations and solutions that will differentiate their products and research from the rest. Innovation is critical to keeping ahead in difficult economic times and your products are a vital part of the innovation equation. One registration fee gives you access to: *140 papers in mask infrastructure, mask integration, emerging mask technology, and patterned media *Networking opportunities with industry leaders at many special events *The latest product breakthroughs at the Exhibition September 13th, 2010 - September 16th, 2010 (4 days)

http://spie.org/x6323.xml

September 15th - EVALUATE Webinar: Needs Assessment - anywhere, USA This event takes place on September 15th at 1-2:30 PM ET. Why spend valuable staff time conducting a needs assessment? Needs assessment information is extremely valuable for focusing project activities on the real needs of your intended beneficiaries and for use as baseline data in the project’s evaluation. This webinar will review the underlying purposes of a needs assessment, including how its findings can be used to design a better project and gauge impact. We will outline how to (1) identify your target audience and determine what is already known about their needs, (2) assess needs using a variety of methods, and (3) use the needs assessment results in project planning and evaluation. By the end of the webinar, you'll be better able to Define your target audience Tap into existing data to learn about needs Design studies that reveal real needs (not just wants) and their underlying causes Identify practical needs assessment methods that work in your context Use the results to increase your project’s relevance and efficiency Generate evaluation criteria grounded in needs assessment results Join us for a free 90 minutes of evaluation training! September 15th, 2010

http://www.evalu-ate.org/events

September 20th - OCEANS 2010 MTS/IEEE Seattle - Seattle, WA The OCEANS Conference, jointly sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Oceanic Engineering Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE/OES), is a major international forum for scientists, engineers, and responsible ocean users to present the latest research results, ideas, developments, and applications in Oceanic Engineering and Marine Technology. Seattle's OCEANS 2010 features tutorials on special interest topics, a comprehensive technical program of lectures and presentations, a student program, and a large exhibit hall with products from over one hundred companies. September 20th, 2010 - September 23rd, 2010 (4 days)

http://www.oceans10mtsieeeseattle.org/

September 20th - International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking - Chicago, IL ACM MobiCom 2010 is the 16th in a series of annual conferences sponsored by ACM SIGMOBILE dedicated to addressing the challenges in the areas of mobile computing and wireless and mobile networking. The MobiCom conference series serves as the premier international forum addressing networks, systems, algorithms, and applications that support the symbiosis of mobile computers and wireless networks. MobiCom is a highly selective conference focusing on all issues in mobile computing and wireless and mobile networking at the physical layer and above. September 20th, 2010 - September 24th, 2010 (5 days)

http://www.sigmobile.org/mobicom/2010/

September 28th - World Dairy Expo - Madison, WI Attend the event designed with today's dairy producers in mind. At World Dairy Expo everything is dairy focused and no other event in the world compares! Be one of more than 65,000 dairy industry enthusiasts who make the trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. It's the international meeting place for the dairy industry. Expo offers the most elite combination of dairy cattle and exhibits in the world. You'll find the most modern dairy equipment and the newest dairy technology and innovations, including animal health supplies, milking systems, feeding products, forage handling and manure equipment plus embryos, semen and genetic research. You'll see North America's top dairy cattle compete for honors in seven breed shows. Throughout the week meet herd owners in the barns, place your bids at five cattle auctions and then watch the Parade of Champions and the selection of World Dairy Expo's Supreme Champion. September 28th, 2010 - October 2nd, 2010 (5 days)

http://www.world-dairy-expo.com/world-dairy-expo-home.cfm

September 29th - CSSIA: State of Insecurity Presentation - Palos Hills, IL Valcom Technology Management Solutions presents a State of Insecurity seminar sponsored by the Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA) at Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL on Sept. 23rd, 2010 from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Cybercrime is on the rise & costs companies as much as $1 trillion annually in lost intellectual property & repair expenditures. Business owners will learn new tools to proactively counter threats, reduce their security costs by up to 30%, and secure their systems from the latest threats & unknown attacks. This seminar will cover the latest exploits & issues such as betnets, web apps & privilege escalation. Everyone will learn how to make a safer & more cost effective IT environment for their business. This one day event will be action-packed as Valcom Technology Management Solutions show business owners how they can utilize the same firewall & wireless products that organizations have deployed in its environment such as Cisco, Check Point, SonicWALL and WatchGuard. There will be demonstrations on how standard configurations, despite having the latest security controls, are vulnerable to numerous malicious attacks using FREE tools found on the Internet. They will also crack the latest WPA wireless encryption & present a small, custom-made devise that hackers use to access any wireless computer - at the office, hotel or on the road - any system that has an active wireless card. For over twenty-five years, Valcom has been on the front lines of war against cybercrime, assisting organizations in responding to intrusions, theft of intellectual property, electronic discovery issues and the compromise of sensitive data. The speakers at this all-day event will be John Chirillo, Director of Security Practices, Jim Hansen, Director of Professional Services and Kevin Knapp, Senior Networking Engineer. To learn more, call Lou Balek at 708-974-5543 or email him at balekl@morainevalley.edu. September 29th, 2010

http://www.cssia.org/event.cfm

September 30th - Programming Tools for Introductory Physics (PTIP) Workshop - Lincoln, NE This workshop is intended for those who are teaching students who plan to become engineers, physical scientists or technicians in technology-related industries. Recent microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) and computational tools coupled with an activity-based physics approach provides a better method of teaching physics to these future professionals by enabling the teaching/learning process to build on students’ direct experiences in the physics classroom/laboratory or studio. This workshop will show participants how they can introduce computation into their introductory courses. Participants will engage in a hands-on introduction to computational modeling in the Vpython programming language and learn to develop their own exercises and student projects. A framework for computational projects will be demonstrated along with several example projects, and a discussion of how computational modeling can be implemented in a Two Year College environment. There will also be an opportunity to share and discuss issues relating to implementation and to teaching physics more effectively. There will be extensive discussions on how to use various strategies, tools, and tactics to overcome problems and barriers. Discussion and information on the needs of the technological workforce and its connection with the activities of this workshop will also be presented. The workshop leaders have years of experience in developing and refining curriculum for introductory physics students. The local host will be Kent Reinhard who has implemented MBL and LabVIEW into his physics program at Southeast Community College. To apply to this workshop click here: http://www.physicsworkshops.org/Fall%202010%20workshops/Application_ATE_2010.pdf September 30th, 2010 - October 2nd, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.physicsworkshops.org/

September 30th - IONS NA 2: International OSA Network of Students - Tucson, AZ Conference highlights include: Professional Development session with Peter Fiske: "Putting Your Science to Work"; Student talks and poster presentations; CIAN sponsored speaker, Dr. Ekaterina Golovchenko presents: "Technologies and Challenges in Fiber Optic Communication Systems"; Keynote Speaker Charles Falco of the University of Arizona presents: "The Science of Optics: The History of Art"; Laboratory tours at U of A College of Optics; Tour of Steward Observatory Mirror Lab September 30th, 2010 - October 2nd, 2010 (3 days)

http://ions-project.org/index.php?topic=ionsna2

October 6th - 2010 NCATC Fall Conference - Milwaukee, WI Conference Sessions: Track 1: Innovative & Exceptional Practices (ATC Programs, Services and Operations) TechED with Teeth Community and Economic Development: Strategies to Keep Your ATC Engaged Strategies for Recruiting Underrepresented Populations into STEM Fields Integrating MSSC with Advanced Manufacturing Education & Training Track 2: Emerging & Transfer Technologies Wind Turbines and Energy — Training at Madisonville Community College MATC Solar Farm — Emerging Photovoltaic Technology Virtual Milwaukee: Using 3D Virtual Reality Modeling to Build Real-Time Immersive City Environments Advanced Water Technology in the 21st Century Track 3: Grants, Funding Models & Partnerships Don’t Gamble with the Fed’s Money! Stack the Odds in Favor of Sustainability! NSF-ATE National Center: Weld-Ed Impacts, Success Stories, and Partnerships Fostering Industry Partnerships Through Third-Party Certification Development Model Collaboration Between a Technical Community College and a Major University Track 4: P-16 Continuum & Workforce Career Pathways A Skills-Based Curriculum for Green Energy Technologies Engaging Rural Regions Youth in Developing Manufacturing Technical Trade Skills Leveraging the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) PaCT - Pathway to Construction Careers October 6th, 2010 - October 8th, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.ncatc.org/562540.ihtml

October 7th - 2010 C3 CONFERENCE - College Park, MD The core mission of the C3 Conference is to inform the educational community about the ethical, legal, safety, and security implications of technology use and how educators and parents can apply these concepts to their own setting. Tutorial sessions include practical applications that can be immediately applied to your home or classroom setting. A display area has also been added to share cutting edge products with attendees. What do kids really do online? Latest research and insights to help promote safe and secure technology use. Mastering digital footprints. Why is security the latest hot topic? Participants will hear from state and local educators, law enforcement, internet safety/security curriculum providers and researchers, and policy makers on a broad range of topics to include: current and pending legislation, educational initiatives available, the latest "hot topics" to include cyberbullying, identity theft and sexting, internet safety provider updates, online reputation management, newly released online interactive simulations and games that promote responsible online behavior, C3 framework and matrix, and much more. Digital Media Literacy encompasses Cyberethics, safety and security. Come learn how to guide students in using technology and digital media in a safe and responsible way. October 7th, 2010 - October 8th, 2010 (2 days)

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October 7th - ACM SIGITE 2010 Conference on Information Technology Education - Midland, MI Registration is now open for ACM SIGITE 2010 Conference on Information Technology Education. October 7-9, 2010 in Midland, Michigan. See http://sigite.org for details, registration, and hotel information. An IT Department Chairs meeting will take place on the afternoon of October 6th. Papers will be presented on pedagogical and research topic areas such as: Networking Web Services Online IT Education Systems Administration and Security Virtual Learning and Community Web Programming Curricular Development Programming Service Learning Software Assurance Computational Thinking Panels will also discuss such critical issues as: Accreditation 2-Year IT Curriculum Graduate Programming/IT research October 7th, 2010 - October 9th, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.sigite.org/

October 8th - NetWorks Webinar: Innovative Stem Resources - Anywhere, USA This Webinar will provide details and tools to help discover the National Science Digital Library (NSDL), a national network dedicated to advancing STEM teaching and learning, in both formal and informal settings. Much more than a repository of materials, NSDL has innovative methods of using social media, and other web-based tools to engage faculty and students. October 8th, 1:00 pm EDT Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here October 8th, 2010

http://www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php

October 9th - HACKER HALTED! CONFERENCE - Miami, FL Hacker Halted 2010 USA is the world’s premier event for ICT security experts. This 16th iteration of Hacker Halted—to be held October 9-15 in exciting, Miami, USA—will convene more than 1,000 information security professionals to deliberate the present and future state of cyber security threats. Hacker Halted is designed for today’s demanding IT security professional from both public and private sector organizations: state, local and federal government agencies; military and law enforcement groups; SMEs and Fortune 2000 corporations, and communications companies deploying carrier-class security. October 9th, 2010 - October 15th, 2010 (7 days)

http://www.hackerhalted.com/Default.aspx?alias=www.hackerhalted.com/2010

October 12th - EDUCAUSE Annual Conference - Anaheim, CA The size and scope of the annual conference ensure that you have a wealth of choices and will return to your campus with fresh ideas and useful information, as well as a stronger network of colleagues in the field. As the premier information technology gathering for higher education, this event draws attendees from all professional levels, from all sizes and types of institutions, and from across the United States and around the world. October 12th, 2010 - October 15th, 2010 (4 days)

http://www.educause.edu/E2010

October 13th - Critical Issues and Best Practices Conference - Galveston, TX "Join other process technology educators, trainers, industry and business leaders to exchange ideas, share successes and identify best practices that will impact your future." Discover how to: Establish or improve your PTEC program Recruit and retain students Increase the employability of your graduates Save training time and money by hiring degreed graduates Identify ways to impact the workforce of the future October 13th, 2010 - October 15th, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.captech.org/cibp/

October 18th - Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications (IMSA 2010) Virtual Conference - anywhere, USA Why attend an IASTED conference? *Multidisciplinary – You will meet researchers working in a variety of different areas. *International – An average conference has over 30 different countries represented. *Tutorials – Most conferences normally have conferences have part of the registration fee. *Entertaining Dinner Banquet – The dinner banquets are an excellent opportunity for networking and to socialize. *Excellent Keynote Speakers – World renowned keynote and invited speakers. *Awards – Many of the conferences have awards for best paper and best PhD paper. *Competitions – Some conferences have software competitions or mobile robot competitions. *Tours – Most conferences have both evening and day tours to a variety of interesting and beautiful locations. *Industry Tours – Some conference have industry specific tours. *Proceedings – Conference proceedings are indexed by leading indexing organizations. October 18th, 2010 - October 22nd, 2010 (5 days)

http://www.iasted.org/conferences/home-695.html

October 18th - 4G World 2010 - Chicago , Illinois 4G World™ is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content. Yankee Group believes that operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As the Anywhere Network® ™ takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services, 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works—and what doesn’t—as they migrate their networks to 4G. October 18th, 2010 - October 21st, 2010 (4 days)

https://4gworld.com/

October 18th - AVS Workshops for Teachers - Albuquerque, NM AVS has conducted a two-day in-service workshop on low-pressure experiments and modeling for middle and high school science teachers from the United States and Canada since 1990. Attendees are sponsored by regional Chapters of the Society with all expenses paid by the sponsoring Chapter. The workshop is accredited for CEU's and is aligned with the national science and mathematics standards. The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) lectures on the underlying science and the mathematical calculations and (2) hands-on experience in which a group of teachers perform experiments and develop models under the guidance of an instructor team. October 18th, 2010 - October 19th, 2010 (2 days)

http://www.avs.org/education.workshop.aspx

October 20th - 23rd National Career Pathways Network Annual Conference - Dallas, TX NCPN will be holding its annual conference October 20-23 at the newly renovated Sheraton Hotel in downtown Dallas. This conference brings a wealth of professional development including Wednesday all-day workshops, Thursday morning preconferences, and over 200 main conference sessions. For more information, please view the conference pages from the left sidebar menu. Registration Discount Deadlines: Postmarked by June 30, 2010 – Super Early Bird July 1 through August 31, 2010 – Early Bird September 1 through October 4, 2010 – Preregistration After October 4, 2010 – Onsite Registration October 20th, 2010 - October 23rd, 2010 (4 days)

http://www.cord.org/2010-ncpn-conference-in-dallas/

October 20th - National FFA Convention - Indianapolis, IN The national FFA convention is held each October with nearly 55,000 FFA members and guests from across the country in attendance. Members participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, a career show and expo, volunteer activities and much more. It is one of the largest annual student conventions in the country. October 20th, 2010 - October 23rd, 2010 (4 days)

http://www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_convention.convention

October 20th - NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholars Program - Houston, TX National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) is a pilot program funded by NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) and administered by NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). Community college students from across the nation who are interested in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will apply to travel to NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) for a 3 day experience. This opportunity will provide a hands-on project featuring engineering career possibilities. Selected students will begin the semester commitment with Web-based preparation prior to visiting JSC. The 3 day experience at JSC will allow participants to: Participate in team project directed by NASA engineers Attend engineer, scientist and astronaut briefings Tour NASA JSC facilities Interact with students from across the United States October 20th, 2010 - October 22nd, 2010 (3 days)

https://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/NCAS/

October 27th - ATE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: DESIGNING PRACTICAL AND USEFUL EVALUATIONS - Washington DC An intellectual merit criterion for the ATE program is that the grant-level evaluations should provide useful information to the project and others. This workshop is designed for PI-evaluator teams seeking to enhance the usefulness of their evaluations while keeping them practical and cost-effective. Evalua|t|e staff will facilitate hands-on activities in which participants clarify and solidify evaluation work plans and deliverables; establish or refine a logic model for their projects and use it to identify success indicators and performance standards; determine reporting needs, formats, and time lines; and identify strategies to develop, improve, and maintain productive working relationships between project evaluation staff. In addition, NSF program officers will present their expectations for evaluations of ATE grants. Other ATE PIs and evaluators will share best evaluation practices that participants can adopt to support project improvement. ATE PIs are encouraged to bring their evaluators to this session, along with project/evaluation planning materials, such as a project logic models, goals/objectives, and evaluation plans. Details and registration information are available on the conference website: www.aacc.nche.edu/Resources/aaccprograms/ate/ Evalua|t|e will reimburse up to 16 ATE internal or external evaluators for travel-related expenses to attend the 2010 ATE PI conference. This funding is intended to enable participation by evaluators who might not otherwise be able to attend. It is mandatory that funding recipients register and participate in the preconference workshop “Designing Practical and Useful Evaluations.” This Evalua|t|e-led workshop is designed for PI-evaluator teams seeking to enhance the usefulness of their evaluations while keeping them practical and cost-effective. To apply for conference funding your evaluator, complete an application form (available June 15) and submit as directed on the form by August 15, 2010. October 27th, 2010

http://www.evalu-ate.org/events

October 27th - 2010 ATMAE Annual Conference: - Panama City, FL The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) is faculty, students, and industry professionals dedicated to solving complex technological problems and developing the competitive technologist and applied engineering workforce. This year’s conference theme “Bridging the Gulf” intentionally suggests many ideas, from our conference location to more philosophical concerns. October 27th, 2010 - October 30th, 2010 (4 days)

http://atmae.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=20#other

October 27th - 40th Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference - Arlington, VA The 40th Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference is the major international conference about educational innovations and research in engineering and computing. FIE 2010 continues a long tradition of disseminating results in these areas. It is an ideal forum for sharing ideas; learning about developments in computer science, engineering, and technology education; and interacting with colleagues in these fields. Society sponsors are the IEEE Education Society, the IEEE Computer Society, and the ASEE Educational Research and Methods Division. Education sponsors are University of Virginia School of Engineering, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. October 27th, 2010 - October 30th, 2010 (4 days)

http://www.fie-conference.org/fie2010/

October 27th - NSF ATE Principal Investigators Conference - Washington, DC The American Association of Community Colleges with the support of the National Science Foundation will hold the seventeenth national ATE Principal Investigators Conference, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference brings together approximately 800 people to focus on the critical issues related to advanced technological education. Key people working on ATE projects across the country participate in the conference. Conference attendees represent community colleges, business and industry, secondary school systems, four-year colleges, and research and development centers covering projects in a wide variety of areas such as: information technology, engineering technology, micro- and nanotechnologies, chemical technology, biotechnology, and others. October 27th, 2010 - October 29th, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Resources/aaccprograms/ate/conf2010/Pages/default.aspx

October 27th - 2010 Symposium on Frontiers in Photonics: Science and Technology - Durham, NC The 2010 meeting program will include lectures from distinguished speakers, contributed papers and posters by investigators from Duke University and academic and industrial institutions covering topics such as laser techniques, biophotonics, nanophotonics, quantum optics, nano & microsystems and information photonics. October 27th, 2010 - October 28th, 2010 (2 days)

http://www.fitzpatrick.duke.edu/2009fipannualsymposium.html

October 31st - League for Innovation STEMtech 2010 - Orlando, FL The League for Innovation is proud to announce the first annual STEMtech conference! STEMtech is an interactive learning experience with a strong focus on STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering, mathematics – in general education and workforce training and in technology use across the institution. In addition, STEMtech continues the 25-year legacy of the Conference on Information Technology (CIT) and its predecessors as the fall "tech" conference: the place to explore the intelligent application of information technology in community and technical colleges. Track Descriptions: STEM Tracks: Health and Science Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Mathematics, Engineering, and Architecture Manufacturing, Industry, and Agriculture Technology, Multimedia, and Telecommunication tech Tracks: Technology Systems and Applications E-Learning Resources Benefits of Attending STEMtech: Discuss critical STEM and technology issues facing today's educators Explore the growing importance of STEM disciplines Explore the intelligent application of information technology Participate in Keynote Sessions led by national or international leaders in track content areas Participate in STEMtech Summits – six-hour intensive workshops granting Certificates of Completion in each track Participate in Track Keynote Sessions and Special Sessions that highlight major programs, projects, and issues Participate in Lunch Conversations held following Track Keynote Sessions and Special Sessions to continue conversations generated by those presentations Enjoy an exhibition showcasing products and services provided by League Corporate Partners and Friends Exchange ideas with hundreds of colleagues during receptions and refreshment breaks Enjoy access to a 24-Hour Email and Internet Lab Enjoy the unparalleled and award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and surrounding attractions New This Year – STEMtech ONLINE! Attend virtual presentations, visit the virtual exhibition hall, and chat with colleagues around the world from the convenience of your browser. Stay tuned for more details about how to register for and participate in STEMtech Online. October 31st, 2010 - November 3rd, 2010 (4 days)

http://www.league.org/stemtech/index.cfm

November 2nd - AWS Show / FabTech - Atlanta, GA North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event returns to the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, November 2-4, 2010! This annual event anticipates 22,000 visitors and over 1,000 exhibiting companies covering more than 350,000 net square feet of floor space. More information will be posted as it becomes available. November 2nd, 2010 - November 4th, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.fabtechexpo.com/

November 4th - Simulation Tools for Introductory Physics (STIP) Workshop - Baytown, TX Participants will learn how to use free simulation software - like PhET and Physlet simulations _ appropriate for their introductory physics students. November 4th, 2010 - November 6th, 2010 (3 days)
http://www.physicsworkshops.org/

November 4th - Train the Trainer Workshop Series - University Park, PA Join us for Train the Trainer Workshops for post-secondary faculty and administrators who are interested in starting or enhancing nanotechnology programs. The objective of the workshops is to train faculty in effectively delivering NACK’s Undergraduate Level Nanotechnology Courses including classroom presentations and corresponding lab activities. Expenses for lodging and travel will be reimbursed for accepted applicants. ESC 215: Materials Modification for Nanotechnology Applications ESC 216: Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials Application due September 3. Applicants will be notified by September 10. November 4th, 2010 - November 7th, 2010 (4 days)

http://www.nano4me.org/assets/tta_05_10.pdf

November 4th - SWE National Conference - Orlando, FL Thousands of women engineers and technologists will unite in Orlando to launch innovation and define success at WE10. Now is the time to ensure your organization is at the center of one of engineering’s most defining events for women. Content is needed for various audiences, tracks and formats. Presenting a session allows you to highlight your expertise and showcase the accomplished women in your organization. You’ll also gain visibility as a diversity advocate as you support the advancement of engineering and women’s vital role within it. November 4th, 2010 - November 6th, 2010 (3 days)

http://we09.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=34

November 12th - NetWorks Webinar: Electronics Education Today - Anywhere, USA There is strong evidence that current courses and curricula in electronics technology programs are dated and clinging to past content that is no longer relevant in the modern world. This Webinar will discuss the future of education in electronic systems technology with industry and education experts. Date: Friday, November 12, 2010 12:00 P.M. EST Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here November 12th, 2010

http://www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php

November 16th - Hands on Nanofabrication Workshop for Educators - State College, PA This workshop will be an exploration of the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many industries including the biotechnology, MEMS, optoelectronics, chemical, and nanoelectronics industries. The basics of nanofabrication processes and tools will be covered and emphasized through processing labs held in the class 10 cleanrooms of the Penn State Nanofabrication Facility and the CNEU Teaching Cleanroom. This three-day workshop is broken down into daily morning lectures by nationally recognized Penn State researchers and engineering staff and into afternoon lab sessions in nanofabrication. November 16th, 2010 - November 18th, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.cneu.psu.edu/pdfs/2010_NovNanoEdWorkshopAnnouncementRegistration.pdf

November 30th - NAAE Convention - Las Vegas, NV You’re Invited to participate in the NAAE Organizational Members and Business Partners Reception to be held in conjunction with the 2010 NAAE Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Purpose is to expose agricultural education professionals (agriculture teachers, teacher educators, and state agricultural education staff) to new products and services provided by agricultural education partners from the agri-business and educational communities. The Audience includes agricultural educators from 50 state associations of agricultural education. It is anticipated that 600+ agricultural education professionals will attend the reception. November 30th, 2010 - December 4th, 2010 (5 days)

http://www.naae.org/

December 2nd - ACTE Annual Convention & Career & Tech Expo - las Vegas, NV Career Tech Expo attendees are respected education authorities who initiate programs, solicit bids and are prepared to make purchasing decisions based on what they see. Meet them in person and make sure they choose your products and services. There will be 5,000 attendees. *83 percent with purchasing power. *50 percent are teachers and 35 percent are administrators. *39 percent come from high schools. *26 percent come from vocational/technical schools. *15 percent come from two- or four-year colleges and universities. December 2nd, 2010 - December 4th, 2010 (3 days)

http://www.acteonline.org/convention.aspx

December 10th - NetWorks Webinar: Emerging Technologies - Anywhere, USA The future of technology will be unimaginably good. This Webinar will allow participants to journey with a noted futurist as he describes his vision of how the anticipated fusion of virtuality and reality will influence technological education and our world. Date: Friday, December 10, 2010 12:00 P.M. EST Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here December 10th, 2010

http://www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php

February 11th - NetWorks Webinar: Minority Men - The Invisible Men - Anywhere, USA National research indicates that Minority Males are not attending or graduating from college at the same rate as their female counterparts. Examine initiatives designed to improve retention and degree completion rates for this underrepresented group. Date: Friday, February 11, 2011 12:00 P.M. EST Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here February 11th, 2011

http://www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php

March 11th - NetWorks Webinar: Energy Utilization Technologies - Anywhere, USA As technology advances, the distribution and utilization of energy and electricity will become an increasingly important focus of the STEM workforce. Learn about the technologies that will be used to optimize electrical energy utilization and help ensure that education programs and materials are aligned with SMART initiatives. Date: Friday, March 11, 2011 12:00 P.M. EST Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here March 11th, 2011

http://www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php

April 8th - NetWorks Webinar: Robotics Now - Anywhere, USA The confluence of several advanced technologies is bringing the age of robotics ever nearer, smaller, cheaper, more practical and cost-effective. Enhancements such as integrated vision and touch will dramatically change how robots will be utilized in many different environments. Stay abreast with the latest developments in robotics education with the information provided in this Webinar. Date: Friday, April 8, 2011 1:00 P.M. EDT Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here April 8th, 2011

http://www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php

May 13th - NetWorks Webinar: Sustaining Community College Technical Programs - Anywhere, USA Technology education programs as we know them are at risk of being replaced by new models for workforce and economic development. In this Webinar, explore the significant challenges and solutions in supporting technology programs at our nation's community colleges. Date: Friday, May 13, 2011 1:00 P.M. EDT Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here May 13th, 2011

http://www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php

June 9th - NetWorks Webinar: Grant Opportunities and Success Strategies - Anywhere, USA External resources such as those from federally funded grant programs can help a college or district continue to grow and innovate. Understanding the various opportunities, risks, time commitments, and rewards is crucial. Join a National Science Foundation program officer and an experienced grant developer as they share strategies, helpful hints, and fatal flaws. Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011 1:00 P.M. EDT Length: 90 minutes To Register Click Here June 9th, 2011

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