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(4 days)

Hilton Waikoloa Village69-425 Waikoloa Beach DriveWaikoloaHI96738

HICSS – The Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences – has been known worldwide as one of the longest standing scientific communities in the information systems and technology fields. Since 1968, it has become a respected destination that attracts high-caliber scholars and professionals in academia, industry and government agencies around the world to discuss their cutting-edge research. With a highly interactive working environment, HICSS offers a unique platform for participants to share and exchange perspectives and ideas.

Grygla Elementary and High School114 Fladeland AveGryglaMN56727

The Grygla Iron Chargers are excited to host a competition for the 2024-2025 season. Please see the details below.

  • Doors open at 8:00 am CST
  • Safety glasses are required
  • They will accept paper copies of log books at team check-in
  • Lunch will be provided to teams, coaches, and volunteers

Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

(3 days)

Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa3793 NE Ocean BlvdJensen BeachFL34957

The Florida Career Pathways Network (FCPN) invites you to mark your calendars, register, and join the 2025 FCPN Symposium. The Symposium will be held at the beautiful Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa from January 8–10, 2025. Join other Florida Career Pathways and Career and Technical Education leaders and practitioners for a variety of workshops, professional dialogues, and best practice showcases from around the state.

Navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI in the classroom. Learn strategies to either combat misuse or embrace AI as a learning tool.

Explore the Coolest Thing Made in CT exhibit, celebrate the ingenuity of Connecticut manufacturers, and connect with industry professionals in the dynamic settings of the Invention Dimension and Exploring Space exhibits. 

Enjoy passed appetizers and refreshing drinks while fostering meaningful connections with fellow manufacturing professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to build relationships, learn about the latest industry trends, and discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Connecticut’s manufacturing sector. 

Hosted by CONNSTEP and the CBIA Foundation.

Join the League for Innovation in the Community College and Community College Presidents Initiative - STEM (CCPI STEM) for the Third Thought Leaders Dialogue.

Join this webinar from the dynamic free webinar series hosted by CORD and NCPN. In this five-episode series, thought leaders in education and industry will share insights and actionable strategies for building career pathways that align with industry needs and support learner success. Register to catch up on past episodes. 

Webinar 4: Removing Barriers and Supporting Credential Completion

A conversation about efficient program design that accommodates the needs of learners and accelerates credential completion by removing barriers and surrounding students with holistic supports

Facilitator: Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD

(2 days)

USF Florida Institute of Oceanography830 1st St SSt. PetersburgFL33701

The Underwater Robotics and Engineering Design Professional Development workshop focuses on how to teach the engineering design process using underwater robotics. Participants learn the fundamentals of basic ROV building and experience a variety of hands-on science, technology, and engineering design activities that can be integrated into a class or after school program to reinforce foundational knowledge and skills. Upon completion of the workshop, all participants should feel confident to lead an engineering design activity focused on ROV building using the Pufferfish ROV Kit or comparable parts and components.

Join this wind-focused, three-hour virtual workshop to explore the science of wind power!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of wind power including the science and technology of wind turbines and blade design. It will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and the workshop will go through how to use these materials in the classroom.

Some things to know:

  • Workshop cost is $200.
  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge of wind energy is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • You will get shipped a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code 25CREATEVWKS to reduce the registration cost to $10.

Register by January 11th to receive materials prior to the workshop.

(3 days)

University of California Berkeley110 Sproul HallBerkeleyCA94720

BioMADE is offering a three-day professional development workshop to support instructors at two-year institutions in implementing pilot bioindustrial manfacturing modules. These workshops are part of BioMADE’s work to build a comprehensive community-to-career pathway for bioindustrial manufacturing jobs in Solano County, California. These workshops are relevant for instructors and faculty teaching in biomanufacturing and biotechnology programs at two-year institutions in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Instructors and faculty at Minority-Serving Institutions and two-year colleges in geographically underserved and under-resourced areas are encouraged to apply.

There is no registration cost. Attendees will receive a stipend of $1,000 to support their participation and offset any travel expenses. 

(4 days)

Loews Coronado Bay4000 Coronado BayCoronadoCA92118

The American Association of Community Colleges and their Workforce Development Institute will be hosting their annual conference with the theme: Uncharted Courses on January 28-31, 2025. The conference will be held at the Loews Coronado Bay, 4000 Coronado Bay, Coronado, CA.  

Manufacturers aiming to stay competitive by adopting automation, enhancing workforce strategies, and preparing for technological advancements should attend this educational event featuring MassMEP’s roadmapping process and a case study with Gemline. This event will cover the resurgence of automation in the U.S., and show attendees practical insights on implementing technology, developing frameworks for successful transformation, and evaluating workforce culture—in turn, equipping their businesses to thrive in the evolving landscape of manufacturing.

(3 days)

Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa2300 Paseo Verde PkwyHendersonNV89052

This year’s 49th annual ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC) is organized by the Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED), the College Industry Partnership Division (CIPD), the Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED), and the Engineering Technology Division (ETD). Since 1976, this conference has been a place for workshops, technical sessions, training, and plenary keynote and panels emphasizing the long and mutually beneficial partnerships among education, industry, and government.

The AWS AI Practitioner Faculty Training hosted by the National Applied AI Consortium in collaboration with AWS Academy aims to empower community college faculty to teach the new AWS AI Practitioner certification. The free online training, held from February to March 2025, combines 6 hours of instructor-led sessions by AWS Academy with 18 hours of self-paced learning on AWS Skill Builder. Designed to build competency in AI and machine learning (ML) principles and use cases, the program equips educators with the knowledge and tools to prepare students for careers in AI.

Eligible participants are community college faculty with foundational knowledge of AI and ML concepts. Upon successful completion of the training, faculty will receive a voucher to take the AWS AI Practitioner certification exam. This initiative supports the growth of AI education at the community college level, ensuring instructors are well-prepared to guide students in mastering essential AI skills.

Session 1: Review of AI/ML Fundamentals

Focus:

  • Review of AI/ML fundamentals from the AWS AI certification study guide
  • Instructions on accessing Skill Builder content, particularly the Standard Exam Prep Plan for AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)
  • Faculty will begin individual review of the standard exam prep plan before Session 3 in preparation for the exam

Join this webinar from the dynamic free webinar series hosted by CORD and NCPN. In this five-episode series, thought leaders in education and industry will share insights and actionable strategies for building career pathways that align with industry needs and support learner success. Register to catch up on past episodes. 

Webinar 5: Wrap-Up and Reflections on Designing Industry-Responsive Career Pathways

A facilitated conversation focused on reflections and takeaways from the NCPN Connected Conversations series

Facilitator: Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP – Pathways & Partnership, CORD

To establish a successful working relationship with your mentor-manager, it's important to assess and understand key factors including their priorities, goals and workstyles as well as your own. This interactive session will discuss best practices using real-life examples and explore how good intentions without proactive communication strategies can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace. You will learn what to pay attention to from the start, tangible actions you should take, and how to measure the success of your working relationship with your mentor-manager in order to set yourself up for success.

Workshop participants will come away with strategies to:

  • Clarify and assess you and your mentor-manager’s goals, priorities, and values.
  • Assess your workstyle and that of your mentor-manager (and other colleagues)
  • Scope your situation: Utilize an investigative (proactive) approach to assess the 4 key factors in your workplace: the work, your boss, the team, and the organization

Presenter: Naledi Saul, MPM, Director, UCSF Office of Career and Professional Development

(3 days)

Colorado Convention Center700 14th StDenverCO80202

Geo Week is the premier event for increased integration between the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies. It was created as a response to the changing needs of built world and geospatial professionals, and to acknowledge the convergence of technology taking place currently. New technological innovations, the need for remote workflows, and hardware breakthroughs are redefining expectations across teams, organizations, and entire industries. Geo Week is at the center of it all.

Geo Week is the learning and networking nexus of the geospatial and built worlds. Professionals from a wide variety of industries and disciplines convene to advance digital technologies in these sectors. It includes collocated user meetings (ASPRS, MAPPS, USIDB and more to be announced). The 2024 event had 3,400+ registrants, and hosted a record 2,976 actual delegates onsite, including international attendees from 45+ nations. Geo Week 2025 will convene 3,000+ attendees from 6 continents.

Uncover the strengths and weaknesses of different AI platforms. This engaging session compares top AI systems to help educators choose the best fit for their needs.

The AWS AI Practitioner Faculty Training hosted by the National Applied AI Consortium in collaboration with AWS Academy aims to empower community college faculty to teach the new AWS AI Practitioner certification. The free online training, held from February to March 2025, combines 6 hours of instructor-led sessions by AWS Academy with 18 hours of self-paced learning on AWS Skill Builder. Designed to build competency in AI and machine learning (ML) principles and use cases, the program equips educators with the knowledge and tools to prepare students for careers in AI.

Eligible participants are community college faculty with foundational knowledge of AI and ML concepts. Upon successful completion of the training, faculty will receive a voucher to take the AWS AI Practitioner certification exam. This initiative supports the growth of AI education at the community college level, ensuring instructors are well-prepared to guide students in mastering essential AI skills.

Session 2: Training on Additional AI Certification Content

Focus:

  • Review modules of AWS AI Practitioner certification study guide

Join this solar-focused virtual workshop to explore the science of solar power!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of solar power including the science and technology of solar PV and thermal energy. This workshop will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on, energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and the workshop will go through how to use these materials in the classroom.

This workshop has self-guided and in-person components.

Some things to know:

  • Workshop cost is $200.
  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge on solar energy is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • You will be shipped a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code 25CREATEVWKS to reduce the registration cost to $10.

Register by February 1st to receive materials prior to the workshop.

(2 days)

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa400 Mandalay AvenueClearwaterFL33767

WiM's first-ever Men as Allies Conference will serve as a thought-provoking platform for participants to discuss the crucial role of men as allies in the manufacturing industry. Experts in the field will present evidence-based arguments and real-world examples to demonstrate the advantages of diversity, equity, and inclusion in manufacturing. Attendees will learn and discuss strategies and best practices to actively support and champion women in the manufacturing industry, thereby contributing to the creation of lasting change within their organizations.

This event is tailored for men in the manufacturing industry at the Director level and above, who are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within their organizations. It’s particularly designed for those who are eager to grow as allies, actively supporting and championing women in manufacturing. Through participation, attendees will gain insights, tools, and strategies to become more effective advocates for a diverse and inclusive workplace.

You are invited to the 3rd Annual National Electric Vehicle Consortium (NEVC) Conference, taking place from February 19-21, 2025, at Chabot College in Hayward, California.

This year’s theme, “Let’s Learn from California,” draws inspiration from the state’s pioneering efforts in electric vehicle adoption and sustainability. Just as the world will turn its eyes to California for the upcoming Olympics, the NEVC is bringing together the best minds and practices in EV from across the country to this hub of progress.

Conference Highlights:

  • A full day of meetings, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders and peers.
  • An exclusive tour of some of California’s most advanced EV facilities, offering firsthand insights into the state’s cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure.
  • Professional Development Day for faculty, focused on CYBER, hosted by NCyTE. This session is designed to equip educators with the latest tools and knowledge to prepare the next generation of EV technicians with the cyber knowledge they need.

This conference is not just about learning from California—it’s about sharing our own best practices and expanding our professional networks in the process.

Join this webcast from Community College Presidents Initiative - STEM (CCPI STEM) to learn about A Model Program for Enhancing Community College Student Employability.

Marshall County Central High School310 West Minnesota AveNewfoldenMN56738

The Northern Freese are excited to host a competition for the 2024-2025 season. Welcome to the first MCC Aerial Drone Competition!

Specific Details: 

  • Doors open at 8:00 am CST
  • Safety glasses are required
  • We will accept paper copies of log books only to be submitted at Team Check-in

Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

(4 days)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.PittsburghPA15222

The Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE TS) is organized by the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) and is the organization’s flagship conference. The SIGCSE Technical Symposium addresses problems common among educators working to develop, implement and/or evaluate computing programs, curricula, and courses. The symposium provides a forum for sharing new ideas for syllabi, laboratories, and other elements of teaching and pedagogy, at all levels of instruction. The symposium provides a diverse selection of technical sessions and opportunities for learning and interaction.

SIGCSE TS 2025 will be held from February 26 - March 01, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. SIGCSE TS 2025 will be primarily an in-person conference, though there will be limited online participation options.

(3 days)

Renaissance Austin Hotel9721 Arboretum BlvdAustinTX78759

For over 30 years, the NCPN Connect Conference has been dedicated to strengthening the education-to-careers pipeline through Career Pathways, Adult Career Pathways, career and technical education (CTE), and workforce development initiatives.

The world of work is changing at a breakneck pace. Skills are evolving so rapidly that students, businesses, and communities are struggling to keep up. CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment provides an organizing structure for educators, employers and community partners to design career pathways that support students to completion. The four program strands for NCPN CONNECT 2025 sessions are aligned to the components of CORD’s Framework.

  • Pathway Ecosystems
  • Employer Engagement
  • Pathway Design
  • Learner Supports

(3 days)

Delta Hotels Fargo1635 42nd St SWFargoND58103

This conference is an opportunity to learn more about aviation in North Dakota and network with the aviation community. Throughout the conference, sessions will be held for pilots, mechanics, airport managers, and general aviation enthusiasts.

  • Learn from Aviation Industry Leaders
  • IA Renewal Credits
  • Associations Annual Business Meetings
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Icebreaker Events
  • Exhibitors Night
  • Hall of Fame Banquet
  • Educational Sessions

The AWS AI Practitioner Faculty Training hosted by the National Applied AI Consortium in collaboration with AWS Academy aims to empower community college faculty to teach the new AWS AI Practitioner certification. The free online training, held from February to March 2025, combines 6 hours of instructor-led sessions by AWS Academy with 18 hours of self-paced learning on AWS Skill Builder. Designed to build competency in AI and machine learning (ML) principles and use cases, the program equips educators with the knowledge and tools to prepare students for careers in AI.

Eligible participants are community college faculty with foundational knowledge of AI and ML concepts. Upon successful completion of the training, faculty will receive a voucher to take the AWS AI Practitioner certification exam. This initiative supports the growth of AI education at the community college level, ensuring instructors are well-prepared to guide students in mastering essential AI skills.

Session 3: AWS AI Practitioner Exam Preparation

Focus:

  • Question-answering techniques
  • Review of sample exam questions

Meeting or exceeding expectations is a defining metric of success in the workplace. There are multitudes of expectations, many of which often go unsaid. How do you clarify what is expected of you and obtain regular actionable feedback so that you can progress steadily towards those expectations? This session will outline tools you can use to define the many expectations inherent in any work situation, assess for gaps in your knowledge and build the language to ask for and obtain the information and feedback you need to succeed.

Workshop participants will come away with strategies to:

  • Assess what expectations have been made clear, and which still need further clarity.
  • Identify gaps in expectations, how you’ll be evaluated, assessed and trained.
  • Language to obtain expectation clarity and actionable feedback.
  • Proactively manage-up to promote actions that support your success

Presenter: Dr. Karen Leung, CCSF Bioscience Internship Program

Join this three-hour virtual workshop to explore the science of the power grid!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of energy and the how the power grid works. The workshop will discuss the history of the power grid and the role of different forms of power in producing energy, as well as the consequences for the future of energy generation in the U.S. The workshop will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and the workshop will go through how to use these materials in the classroom.

This workshop has self guided and in-person components.

Some things to know:

  • Workshop cost is $200.
  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge on the power grid is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • You will be shipped a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code 25CREATEVWKS to reduce the registration cost to $10.

Register by February 22nd to receive materials prior to the workshop.

(4 days)

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk600 E Market StSan AntonioTX78205

The League for Innovation in the Community College is pleased to announce that the 2025 Innovations Conference will be held March 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas. All conference events will take place at Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk. This event is hosted by Alamo Colleges District.

The Innovations Conference, now in its 28th year, is the foremost convening for professionals dedicated to improving and enhancing teaching and learning, leadership and management, and the community college experience. This international event provides a forum for collaboration among academic experts and thought leaders, while granting participants exclusive access to the most inventive and inspirational community college programs from around the world.

Conference Tracks

  • Leadership and Organization
  • Learning and Teaching
  • Student Support and Development
  • Workforce Preparation and Development

Conference Features

  • Innovative and engaging keynote speakers discussing critical issues facing community college educators
  • Hundreds of thought-provoking breakout sessions (special sessions, forums, roundtable discussions, and poster sessions)
  • Recognition of League award recipients
  • A Solutions Center, where sponsors demonstrate higher education products and services
  • Opportunities to exchange ideas with colleagues throughout the event
     

WiM West is a regional conference for manufacturing professionals who are navigating the way through their careers — whether it be in production, the C-Suite, or anywhere in between. This conference, produced by the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM), will take place in Seattle, WA (and virtually) on March 10, 2025. The conference offers attendees based in the western U.S. region:

  • Unique and interactive opportunities, allowing participants to gain access to key industry content shared by regional thought leaders
  • Opportunity to engage in professional and personal-based breakout tracks which include timely topics that attendees can take back to their work and home life
  • Develop meaningful connections with peers in the western states, including Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, and more!

Not only will WiM West offer the latest information on industry trends and innovations, but it will also provide channels for attendees to develop and grow — both personally and professionally.

Explore the world of AI-generated content and its impact on multimedia. This session covers creative possibilities as well as the legal challenges surrounding copyright, ownership, and fair use.

(4 days)

McCormick Place2301 S Martin Luther King DrChicagoIL60616

With over 1,000 of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers under one roof, ProMat 2025 puts you face‑to-face with the people, technologies and game-changing ideas that are shaping this industry’s future.

From hands-on demonstrations to unparalleled education experiences, attending ProMat is a great opportunity to gain the tools you need to innovate your supply chain operations for the next level of success.

Only at ProMat can you:

  • See the leading solution providers in-person, in-action 
  • Gain insights on leading trends from industry peers and thought leaders in 4 keynotes and nearly 200 educational sessions 
  • Connect and create strong business relationships with your peers and suppliers from the United States and around the world

(5 days)

San Jose Convention Center150 West San Carlos StreetSan JoseCA95113

GTC is coming back to San Jose on March 17–21, 2025. Join thousands of developers, innovators, and business leaders to experience how AI and accelerated computing are helping humanity solve our most complex challenges.

From the must-see keynote by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to over 500 inspiring sessions, 300+ exhibits, technical hands-on training, and tons of unique networking events, GTC is the place to explore real-world examples of AI and its benefits.

Join this webcast from Community College Presidents Initiative - STEM (CCPI STEM) to learn about Community College and Industry Partnerships: Models that Work.

(4 days)

Horseshoe Las Vegas3645 Las Vegas Blvd SLas VegasNV89109

The 2025 ABRF Annual Meeting, What happens in Cores doesn't stay in Cores, March 23-26, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. The Meeting brings together scientific leaders to commemorate past, present, and future impacts of science on our lives as we band together to make a collective difference in this increasingly global society.

The ABRF is a professional association that represents core facilities in companies, Universities, and research institutions. These laboratories provide services such as DNA sequencing, genomics, proteomics, flow cytometry, image analysis, single-cell analysis, animal research, 3D printing, and more.

This conference attracts aviation maintenance professionals, including college and university students, from Minnesota and around the country for continuing education credit, networking, and Inspection Authorization renewal. The conference offers 11 hours of training over one and a half days. Attendees can earn their eight hours of FAA-required annual accredited training toward their IA certification. There are concurrent sessions that provide aircraft maintenance related topics. The FAA will be on-site to answer your questions.

The annual aviation technician conference also showcases over 50 industry exhibits featuring the latest and best in aviation projects, technology, and services, along with career recruiting opportunities.

A career conversation with your mentor-manager is essentially a negotiation. It's a time to discuss your career path, what types of support your mentor-manager is willing and able to offer, and the level of productivity they'll need to see to continue to support you. Using best practices from Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (Stone, Patton, Heen and Fisher), participants will go through the steps of preparing for a negotiation (including identifying conversational goals and concerns about the conversation, assessing their research mentor's position and preferences, etc.), brainstorm different conversational tactics for each stage of a negotiation (including opening the conversation, negotiating different issues, coming to agreement and ending a conversation) and consider steps post-conversation.

  • Workshop participants will come away with strategies to:
  • Identify the steps to prepare for a career conversation
  • Consider how your mentor-manager would prefer to have this conversation
  • Develop talking points to keep the conversation on track
  • Discuss how to open, have and exit the conversation
  • Identify strategies if a conversation becomes contentious
  • Describe next steps post-conversation(s)

Presenter: Naledi Saul, MPM, Director, UCSF Office of Career and Professional Development

(4 days)

St. Louis Union Station Hotel1820 Market StreetSt. LouisMO63103

The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators worldwide. The ITEEA Annual Conference brings together teachers, teacher educators, administrators, state leaders and others to learn about advancements and successful programs in technology and engineering education. The ITEEA Annual Conference is an unparalleled professional learning opportunity for technology, engineering, and STEM educators featuring dozens of special interest sessions, ITEEA's renowned STEM Showcase, and exciting social and networking events! The theme for 2025 is Gateway to the Future: Innovate, Connect, and Thrive. 

Dive into the applications of AI in business and marketing. Learn how AI can streamline decision-making and strategies in these dynamic fields.

Join this hydropower virtual workshop to explore the science of water based power!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of water power including the science and technology of hydropower turbines. This workshop will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and the workshop will go through how to use these materials in the classroom. This workshop has self guided and in-person components.

Some things to know:

  • Workshop cost is $200.
  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge of hydropower is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • You will need access to a sink to do some basic hydropower experiments.
  • You will be shipped a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code 25CREATEVWKS to reduce the registration cost to $10.

Register by April 5th to receive materials prior to the workshop.

Go beyond focusing solely on presenting yourself as the optimal candidate and utilize the interview to determine if an internship/job opportunity is a “Good Fit” for you! In this workshop you’ll gain strategies to clarify your career and educational goals and frame questions to obtain accurate information to assess if a workplace will support those goals, while also learning to recognize potential misalignments.

Workshop participants will come away with strategies to:

  • Define what a ‘bad fit' or 'toxic work environment’ is
  • Outline and clarify your own goals before the interview
  • Use questions during an interview to determine whether a workplace is in alignment with your goals and values
  • Articulate strategies and practice language to frame questions
  • Describe examples of verbal and non-verbal red flags indicating the opportunity may not be a “Good Fit”
  • Describe factors that can make it difficult to recognize and weigh the potential impact of red flags during and after an interview

Presenter: Naledi Saul, MPM, Director, UCSF Office of Career and Professional Development

(3 days)

Penn State University14 Research West BuildingUniversity ParkPA16802

This 3-Day workshop is from May 5 through May 7, 2025; 9AM to 4PM each day, features hands-on nanotechnology lab activities in a teaching clean room.

In some cases, low-cost alternatives that can be used for both outreach and education have been developed. These low-cost alternatives will be demonstrated and discussed with workshop attendees.

As an annual conference and supportive community, Moms in MFG is designed exclusively to support working parents and caregivers in manufacturing. 

Moms in MFG is dedicated to empowering and connecting moms and caregivers in manufacturing. In addition, it aims to assist manufacturing companies in discovering how they can provide the necessary support and create a nurturing environment for caregivers in manufacturing. Through valuable content, networking opportunities, and collaboration with fellow industry professionals, Moms in MFG celebrates the unique journey of moms and caregivers in manufacturing.

(4 days)

Huntington Place1 Washington BlvdDetroitMI48226

As the largest robotics and automation event in the Americas, this is the place for anyone working with or curious about automation. Join this conference in discovering what’s next – for you and the world. The Automate Conference puts you side-by-side with automation experts who know how to implement, optimize and expand automation—giving you insights to put into practice right away. In 2024, the conference featured 140+ conference sessions across 20+ topic paths for beginners and advanced professionals alike.

(3 days)

JW Marriott Austin110 E 2nd StAustinTX78701

For over 25 years, the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end users and scouts. The 2025 TechConnect World Innovation event includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference; more than 35 world-class technical symposium; and the Nanotech Conference, the world's largest and longest running nanotechnology event.

Since its inception, TechConnect has published over 10,000 technical papers, connected over 20,000 innovations with industry partners, provided scouting support for most Fortune 500 technology companies, and supported most U.S. science and technology agencies, including the National Nanotechnology Initiative, since its inception.

(5 days)

CMU Biological Station33850 East Side DrBeaver IslandMI49782

The next EARTh Center Institute will be hosted at the Central Michigan University Biological Station on the island, and will focus on climate change in the region and beyond, cultural impacts and perspectives from indigenous leaders, hands-on activities, assisting with undergraduate research opportunities happening on the island and more!

Institute participants will receive:

  • Travel reimbursement (receipts must be provided for full reimbursement)
  • Participation stipend ($575)
  • Materials Award (more info to follow after selection process)

Applications will close Jan 31, 2025. Participants will be contacted regarding selection by Feb 28, 2025. Please note that Beaver Island is a remote island on Lake Michigan and does have all the basic amenities on the island, but participants should be prepared for travel to/from the island via ferry or small plane.

(3 days)

St. Cloud Technical College1540 Northway Dr.St. CloudMN56303

Online Asynchronous content will be made available to participants through a Canvas shell. You’ll be able to explore the basics and learn at your own pace. 

June 16 – 18, 2025 participants will gather for three days in St. Cloud, MN. This will be time to learn together, build relationships, and explore technology. Accommodations will be available. For those interested in developing curricula, there will be support with additional resources and online synchronous meetings after the in-person sessions. 

Content and meals provided, as well as a $350 stipend for technician faculty.

(3 days)

731 Old Harrisburg RoadGettysburgPA17325

GeoEd'25 will be held from June 17-19, 2025 at the Harrisburg Area Community College Gettysburg Campus. The conference will feature hands-on workshops, discussions, presentations, field work, and lightning talks. Registration is free and U.S. educators attending the full three day conference will receive a $700 stipend.

(4 days)

Palais des congrès de Montréal1001, Pl. Jean-Paul-RiopelleMontrealQuebecH2Z 2B3Canada

Brush up on your French and get your passports ready for the ASEE Annual Conference in Montreal, Canada—the City of Festivals! Anticipate another great program of papers, posters, distinguished lectures, and special sessions this year, with strong attendance from across the US, Canada, and the world. 

The Annual Conference is the single largest gathering of the year for ASEE members. For many who attend, it is their best opportunity to share their individual and collective work in engineering education. Whether as part of a formal session or by meeting friends in the hallway, participants benefit from opportunities to share with and learn from others.

The EARTh Center Colorado River Fellows program is a unique three-part, year long fellowship which offers an exciting and immersive journey exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Colorado River. 

In the summer of 2025, fellows will embark on a trip to the river's headwaters, discovering the environmental, educational, and technological challenges faced by this vital region. Over the following months, virtual professional development sessions will guide participants downstream, exploring community initiatives, government research, and environmental industries connected to the river. Fellows will also work with the EARTh Center's Immersive Ed Design team to create meaningful supplemental coursework/labs to be shared with the wider educational community.

In 2026, the program will culminate in a final trip to the end of the Colorado River, where fellows will witness firsthand how the river's health and resources impact communities and industries that depend on it. Each part of the program presents a distinct learning experience, offering new insights into the complex relationship between the Colorado River and its diverse ecosystems.

Institute participants will be expected to participate in both in-person aspects of the Fellows Program in 2025 and 2026, and participate in the virtual sessions to be scheduled between summer 2025 to spring 2026, in order to receive full stipends and Materials Awards.

Participants will receive:
- Travel reimbursements for in-person aspects (receipts must be provided for full reimbursement)
- Participation stipend ($1800 (minimum), paid out in 3 installments per completion of each part of the program; more info to follow in early Jan 2025)
- Materials Award (more info to follow in early Jan 2025)

Applications will close Feb 28, 2025. Participants will be contacted regarding selection by March 17, 2025. 

(2 days)

Moraine Valley Community College9000 College PkwyPalos HillsIL60465

The Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit is a unique event designed to serve educators in various fields to explore the intersection of cybersecurity within their specific educational program areas and the industries they serve.

This event brings together community and technical college faculty from diverse disciplines to address cybersecurity concerns in all business and all critical infrastructure sectors including but not limited to manufacturing, healthcare, retail, engineering, and banking and finance.  Industry operational technology owners and operators from all critical infrastructure sectors are encouraged to attend and leverage this opportunity to engage with academia about their unique sector disciplines and cybersecurity needs.

(4 days)

Marriott at the University of Dayton1414 S Patterson BlvdDaytonOH45409

Faculty will apply to participate through an online registration page on the project website. To participate, faculty members must provide a letter of support from their home institutions certifying support of their participation and must:

  • Teach at an ASE Education Accredited postsecondary institution
  • Hold an ASE certification in an area affected by electric vehicle technology
  • Have at least two years of experience teaching automotive technology
  • Agree to integrate new concepts related to electric vehicles into their curricula as a result of attending the professional development activities
  • Agree to report student demographics and outcomes data regarding the effects of secondary school outreach activities and the use of new materials for project reports
  • Agree to participate in assessments of the project and focus groups conducted by the external evaluator to inform continuous improvements
  • Attend Monday evening dinner and all three days of institute

(4 days)

Minneapolis Marriott City Center30 South 7th StreetMinneapolisMN55402

Supported by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program, HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with preparing America’s skilled technical workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy.

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(2 days)

Pennsylvania College of Technology1 College AveWilliamsportPA17701

Join an action-packed day of skills competition. Diesel students from CTCs and CTEs are invited to compete for scholarships, prizes, and training aids for their programs.

Here's how it works:

  • CTC/CTE programs interested in participating in the event will complete an online skills test created by Penn College faculty.
  • Students from the top scoring CTCs/CTEs will be invited to a hands-on competition at Penn College.
  • At the on-campus event, students will be judged on their skills as they cycle through 10 industry-sponsored competition stations.

At the end of the event the top three participants will receive Penn College scholarships. Each competition station will also have prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners. Additionally, the winning CTC/CTE will receive a cash prize to purchase training aids for their program. 

(2 days)

Jacob Javits Convention Center429 11th AveNew YorkNY10001

The AI Summit New York focuses on the commercial applications of artificial intelligence. Now in its ninth year, this summit is a must for professionals and businesses eager to capitalize on AI. Uncover strategies to optimize your business processes, innovate with AI-driven products, and generate real-world value. Take this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover new technologies, and refine your approach to AI for sustained commercial success.

(2 days)

La Cantera Resort16641 La Cantera ParkwaySan AntonioTX78256

In its 10th year, the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference has gathered the most dynamic and innovative cybersecurity education leaders and professionals from across the US for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration to promote the discovery of cybersecurity careers and multiple pathways, identify methods to transform learning and much more. 

The NICE K12 Conference is known to cybersecurity-related educators and educational stakeholders as the best place to engage with the thought leaders and pioneers leading the charge in classrooms, schools, districts, and regional and statewide cybersecurity education programs. The NICE K12 Conference is the national hub for providing resources in innovative teaching and learning for K12 educators to inspire their students to be the future cybersecurity workforce.

The Gene Haas Foundation and SUNY Suffolk Community College would like to invite you to the Long Island, NY regional HTEC conference Friday, December 6, 2024. The day will provide an opportunity to network, share best practice, and learn from machine demos and partner and educator led breakout sessions.

Keynote by: Jim White Senior General Manager of Curtiss Wrigh

Designed for high school students and families, these workshops are held throughout the year and provide those interested in biotech an opportunity to explore the career path. Learn more about biotechnology careers in Maryland and Harford Community College's Biotechnology AAS and Certificate programs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their students.

(4 days)

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center900 E Market StSan AntonioTX78205

ACTE's CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals. Happening Dec. 4-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, VISION offers comprehensive programming covering high-quality CTE in secondary and postsecondary environments and emerging trends in the field to help career and technical educators thrive in their careers. VISION provides attendees with a rich array of networking opportunities, an Expo, hundreds of concurrent program sessions, and numerous networking opportunities. The NSF ATE Community exhibit booth number is 416.

Northland College Aerospace Site13892 Airport DriveThief River FallsMN56701

The Aerial Drone Competition offers an exciting educational drone sporting event that focuses on hands-on, student-centered learning.

Teams learn about drones, flight principles, programming, documentation and communication skills while expanding their understanding and building interest for Drone-related workforce and career opportunities.

The National Applied AI Consortium’s Community of Practice will be a collaborative space for faculty to connect, share, and innovate in the field of AI. This initiative unites educators passionate about advancing AI education and preparing the next generation of AI professionals. It will also offer access to shared resources, peer support, and exclusive professional development opportunities.

Ready to be part of this vibrant network? This upcoming webinar will outline the vision for the CoP and offer an opportunity for you to share your interests. Register today and help shape the future of AI education!

(2 days)

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center201 Waterfront StreetNational HarborMD20745

This will be the Fourth Annual AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference! ​The conference will focus on promoting Industrial Biotechnology throughout this multi-day conference and exhibition. To kick off the event there will be a reception on Wednesday evening, November 20, 2024 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., included in the registration ticket of the conference. 

​The conference will include featured speakers during Breakout sessions, Plenary Programs, Workshops and Poster Presentations on the following subjects:

  • Global biobased economy
  • Recycling, Composting, Biodegradation
  • Biobased product manufacturing and certification
  • Programs in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by Leadership from Federal Agencies will United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation, (DOD), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and other sister agencies and other key federal agency programs
  • Industrial biotechnology projects influencing international innovation
  • And other key federal agency programs
  • Hear about financing strategies, creative ways to finance your projects and companies with equity, debt and insurance
  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) in connection with industrial biotechnology projects

(2 days)

Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel3131 Campus DrivePlymouthMN55441

The Career and Technical Education Summit is Minnesota's largest conference convening career and technical education educators, leaders, community partners, workforce, and business and industry in K-12 and higher education. The Summit serves as a platform for learning, sharing best practices, addressing critical issues in CTE, raising awareness, discussing current trends in education, and fostering professional development. This conference brings together practitioners to share impactful strategies to close the equity gaps for career and technical education learners.

(4 days)

Anaheim Convention Center800 W Katella AveAnaheimCA92802

Discover the future of industrial operations with over 10,000 problem-solvers, makers and leaders. As you strive to achieve more, to simplify complex production challenges and to be more resilient, agile and sustainable, Automation Fair will empower you to make your mark. C-suite executives to operations management to engineers across a range of industries, this four-day event provides unparalleled opportunities for learning, inspiration and connections for all who attend.

Bluegrass Community and Technical College - Georgetown-Scott County Campus200 Technology CtGeorgetownKY40324

Join "Girls Can, Too!" Fall 2024 events for the Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Lab! This event will take place on November 16, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm at BCTC Advanced Manufacturing Center in Georgetown, KY. All events are free to attend, you only need to supply transportation. All communication about the events will occur through email. You will be sent information with directions, parking, and safety information the week of the event if you have registered.

NOVA’s Junior Makers program creates a fun, social environment for our youngest generation of makers to be introduced to fabrication and to build confidence in their STEM and problem-solving skills!

They offer a wide range of topics and activities for 4th-8th grade students to create a unique project with their parent or guardian. Sessions are typically held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Join this Webcast/Podcast from Community College Presidents Initiative - STEM (CCPI STEM) to learn more about How to Build Institutional Capacity for NSF ATE Grants!

(3 days)

Westin Pittsburgh1000 Penn Ave.PittsburghPA15222

The ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE) is driven by, for and with the community. 2024 ASMCUE will be co-located with Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) in Pittsburgh, Pa. The 3-day ASMCUE conference is expected to bring together educators from all over the world for an immersive experience. Attendees will gather to share classroom strategies, hear biology education research updates and meet new colleagues who teach the same classes. 

Why do people attend ASMCUE? 

  • Learn teaching skills that will help you build evidence-based and inclusive STEM classrooms.  
  • Share recent findings in biology education research. 
  • Incubate ideas with educators at all levels gathered from around the world. 
  • Build new relationships with educators and educational partners. 
  • Gain inspiration and insights from biology education leaders.  
  • Find collaborators for a new scholarly project. 
  • Leave feeling re-energized for your love of teaching!

Proposals are due June 26 and Travel Award applications are due Aug. 12.

The National Applied AI Consortium is announcing a collaboration with Grow with Google to support college faculty to develop AI skills and equip students with in-demand skills, including those in AI, through the recently announced Google Prompting Essentials,  Google AI Essentials, and Google Career Certificates program (now with AI training).

The new Google Prompting Essentials course teaches students how to instruct AI - known as prompting - in 5 easy steps and make AI work for them. The self-paced course is taught by AI experts at Google and can be completed in less than ten hours, no experience necessary.  

Community colleges can access this course at no-cost. On November 14, the Consortium will host a webinar with Grow with Google to:

  • Share how community college faculty can access the content on Coursera
  • Share more about Google’s new course, Prompting Essentials.
  • Discuss how Google's AI courses are used at Miami Dade College
  • Participate in a Q&A session

Discover AI-driven innovations in natural sciences and healthcare. This session provides demos tailored for educational use.

(2 days)

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel302 S 36th StOmahaNE68131

For Fabricators and Manufacturers Association members and the public, this conference includes valuable breakout sessions on key topics like robotics, automation, the latest inspection technology, and how to retain the talent you’ve worked hard to recruit.

(3 days)

Morial Convention Center900 Convention Center BlvdNew OrleansLANew Orleans

Underwater Intervention in collaboration with the Association of Diving Contractors International, and the ROV Committee of the Marine Technology Society, is returning alongside The International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans this year. Join November 12-14 at the Morial Convention Center for: An Innovative Exhibit Hall; Underwater Intervention Conference; and Sub Hub, Special Events, & Happy Hour. 
 

(5 days)

Hilton Denver City Center1701 California StDenverCO80202

Accessing Higher Ground is the annual conference of ATHEN, Access Technology Higher Education Network, one of AHEAD’ Associated Partners. The focus of this weeklong conference is accessible media, universal design and assistive technology in the university, business and public settings. Numerous educational sessions are offered on legal and policy issues, including ADA And 508 compliance, and the creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources. The conference brings together over 500 web designers, assistive technologists, ADA coordinators, disability resource staff, faculty members, course designers, media specialists and programmers, and IT and communication managers. The conference is held in Denver, Colorado in November of each year. 

NOVA Manassas Trailside Building10500 Battleview PkwyManassasVA20109

For participants wanting to transform their idea into a 3D digital format: Join an in-person workshop to learn the basic tools and user interface of Fusion360. (Free software download available with .edu email.)

NCTC Aerospace Campus13892 Airport DriveThief River FallsMN56701

Join Experience Northland on November 7, 2024. Brought to you by Northland and the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), Experience Northland is open to all students (grades 7-12) and teachers. It offers a large variety of 50-minute hands-on learning activities directly related to Northland programs. Schools/students can choose to attend one session or make it a day-trip and attend sessions throughout the day. All sessions are 100% cost-free. Register soon.

The Immune Epitope Database (IEDB) is an important tool for developing immunotherapies and vaccines. The IEDB is also useful for educators who wish to incorporate undergraduate research in their classrooms. Dr. Sheela Vemu (Waubonsee Community College) has been using the IEDB with her students and as a team leader four of the Antibody Engineering Hackathons. She and her students were able to publish two peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of Advanced Technological Education (J ATE) and one protocol in QUBES. You can learn more about the IEDB in this virtual workshop. 

Topics include:

  • Overview of the IEDB curation process, database structure, and content. The different database query features will be demonstrated and a research example will be provided.
  • Overview of the epitope prediction and analysis tools for both the Next-Generation tools and classic Analysis Resource.
  • Specialized topics will be covered including specific tools, the IEDB application programming interface (API), and other areas of research, such as HIV and cancer. 

Learn how to use the UNIX command line, and perform metagenomic analyses. This workshop covers analyses of 16s and whole genome shotgun metagenomic sequence data, including community analysis and assembly.

This workshop is targeted towards advanced undergraduate or graduate students, and researchers in biology or related fields.

The workshop will be conducted virtually using Zoom as our conferencing platform. It will also use a variety of other software and tools, and you will log onto NCGR’s Unix analysis server for the command line tools. After the workshop, students can use the NCGR analysis server for their research or education purposes for at least one year. Selection Committee to select participants shortly after the deadline. If any questions arise while reviewing your application packet, you will be contacted directly.

(6 days)

Tampa Convention Center333 S Franklin StTampaFL33602

The AVS International Symposium and Exhibition addresses cutting edge issues associated with materials, processing and interfaces in both the research and manufacturing communities.

The weeklong Symposium fosters a multidisciplinary environment that cuts across traditional boundaries between disciplines, featuring papers from AVS Technical Division, Groups, Focus Topics on emerging technologies and more.

An extensive Exhibition of related equipment, tools, materials, supplies, chemicals, services, consulting, technical literature, and new technologies are showcased during the week.

NOVA’s Junior Makers program creates a fun, social environment for our youngest generation of makers to be introduced to fabrication and to build confidence in their STEM and problem-solving skills!

They offer a wide range of topics and activities for 4th-8th grade students to create a unique project with their parent or guardian. Sessions are typically held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Connecticut Convention Center100 Columbus Blvd.HartfordCT06103

Aerospace Component Manufacturers (ACM) Aerospace Alley Future Workforce Opportunities Fair and Tradeshow held at the Connecticut Convention Center. AMT Coordinators will table at the event to educate local high schools and middle school students about the many career opportunities in aerospace manufacturing. CT State Community College campuses Asnuntuck and Manchester will be exhibitors. This event allows CT State students, instructors, and staff to network with area companies for internships, job placement, and potential tours/guest speakers for our Career Awareness in Manufacturing class. It is a great networking event for all who attend.

(3 days)

Rochester Institute of Technology1 Lomb Memorial DrRochesterNY14623

Join DeafTEC for their first-ever Math and Science Conference this year. In the past, math-only conferences have been hosted by DeafTEC, but this year, they are incorporating science topics into this conference. The aim of the Math and Science Conference is to bring together teachers of deaf and hard-of-hearing students from middle school to community college to collaborate on a variety of math and science topics.

This conference, brought to you by Rochester Institute of Technology’s NTID Regional STEM Center and DeafTEC, will be held at NTID on October 28-30, 2024.

There is no cost to attend this conference, but registration is required. Sign language interpreters and CART services will be provided for all workshop sessions. Please make note of any other accommodations needed when registering.

(4 days)

Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas1 Main StreetLas VegasNV89101

Join the premier event in technology, management, and applied engineering – the ATMAE Annual Conference at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, taking place from October 28-31, 2024. This conference is for post-secondary educators, administrators, students, and representatives from business and industry who are passionate about advancing their knowledge and skills in these critical fields. Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where cutting-edge developments, innovative practices, and groundbreaking research take center stage. With a diverse array of attendees, the conference provides a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. Explore state-of-the-art exhibits and seize valuable sponsorship opportunities to showcase your organization's commitment to technological advancements and applied engineering.

(2 days)

Metropolitan State University700 E 7th StSt PaulMN55106

Five symposia provide the opportunity to learn, experience, and discuss the latest tools, techniques, and technologies for Teaching, Practicing, Demonstrating, and Showcasing Cybersecurity Capabilities.

3CS includes a symposium in each of the five areas below.

  • Community College Cyber Summit
  • Cybersecurity Science and Practice Symposium
  • Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Symposium
  • Cyber Technology and Careers Symposium
  • Cyber Games, Simulations, and Competition Symposium

Space Ag Conference seeks to explore the potential of advanced agriculture technologies to transform the AgTech industry in space, with the understanding that solutions to space-based challenges can often be applied to those on Earth.

Our world’s production system is undergoing a dramatic shift towards sustainable practices and greater food security. Space agriculture and the technology it provides could help farmers produce higher crop yields with less land and energy. This is our opportunity to dream big and envision a bold future for agriculture 

Goals of the Conference:

  • Encourage the next generation of innovators to dream
  • Explore agricultural possibilities through the lens of space
  • Showcase the challenges of space agriculture
  • Speed up collaboration and innovation
  • Highlight cooperation with NASA + space industry leaders

(3 days)

Omni Shoreham Hotel2500 Calvert St NWWashingtonDC20008

The 2024 ATE Conference will be held on October 23-25 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The conference brings together more than 850 NSF ATE grantees and their project partners to focus on the critical issues related to advanced technological education. Key people working on ATE projects across the country will participate in the event. Conference participants represent community colleges, business and industry, secondary school systems, and four-year colleges covering projects in a wide variety of areas, such as advanced manufacturing technologies, agricultural and environmental technologies, biological and chemical technologies, engineering technologies, information and security technologies, micro and nanotechnologies, and others.

Alexandria City High School3330 King StAlexandriaVA22302

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

Maker Faire has been called the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!

ITW StampTech Fasteners2001 Buck LnLexingtonKY20511

Join "Girls Can, Too!" Fall 2024 events for the ITW Tour & Career Discussions! This event will take place on October 19, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm at ITW in Lexington, KY. All events are free to attend, you only need to supply transportation. All communication about the events will occur through email. You will be sent information with directions, parking, and safety information the week of the event if you have registered.

Quantum computing is presently in a “pre-vacuum-tube” era, with noisy devices that need error correction. But such architectures require many physical components, creating a high hardware and control overhead. Instead, a different paradigm based on individual devices, each with a high number of internal levels, has been proposed to achieve better hardware efficiency. The challenge then is how to accomplish universal control over such a multilevel system. This talk presents a new protocol for multi-level control (“matrix element modification”) in which the correspondence between control parameters and the resulting quantum dynamics of the oscillator is clear. This protocol was recently used to demonstrate high-dimensional quantum control of a harmonic oscillator, producing dynamics akin to that of a rotating top that are useful for logical quantum operations.

(3 days)

Orange County Convention Center9800 International DriveOrlandoFL32819

North America’s Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event, FABTECH heads to Orange County Convention Center, October 15-17, 2024, and provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with 1,500+ world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology. Gain insights into industry trends that will help you prepare for what’s ahead.

FABTECH offers an array of conference sessions to transform your career or business. With targeted technical, operational, economic and managerial sessions, you’ll discover the solutions you need to improve productivity and increase profits. Network with peers, learn from top industry experts, exchange best practices and explore the latest technology and advancements in the industry.

Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand Forks Campus2022 Central Ave NWEast Grand ForksMN56721

The BIG Event provides science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts and educational exhibits to Girl Scouts, their families, and the community. Local organizations are invited to host a booth and provide hands-on, minds-on activities that introduce participants to STEM. Hosted in six locations around the council, the BIG Event gives girls an opportunity to explore all the ways STEM interests can become a lifelong career. 

Girl Scouts introduces girls of every age and their families to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and helps them take action to change the world – whether they’re programming robots, building a bridge, learning code, caring for animals or piloting a flight simulator.

This workshop offers a two-fold opportunity for members of the ATE community to seek NSF support from the S-STEM program.

Organizers will provide assistance to active ATE grantees who are interested in pursuing supplemental S-STEM funds per the NSF Dear Colleague Letter NSF 24-094, in providing STEM majors with S-STEM scholarships (up to $15,000 per student per year), along with those who may be interested in pursuing full S-STEM grants.

The weekly online workshop meetings begin on Friday, October 11 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and end February 28, 2025. Applications received by 5:00 p.m. PDT Friday September 27, 2024 will be given priority consideration. 

The workshop is part of the work undertaken by the Community College S-STEM Network, supported by NSF grants 2224671 and 2224623.

AACC will host an ATE Conference Orientation Webinar to provide an overview of 2024 ATE Conference agenda, share information on how to navigate the event, and discuss how attendees can maximize their time to get the most out of the conference and its many networking opportunities.

Explore how AI is revolutionizing transportation with practical applications in a college setting. Learn to integrate AI tools for enhanced teaching specific to this industry.

(3 days)

El Paso Community College - Valle Verde Campus919 Hunter Dr.El PasoTX79915

This conference is dedicated to recognizing the dynamic interplay between emerging technologies and the incorporation of artificial intelligence-based tools in educational strategies and pedagogy. Amid exploring the ethical and responsible application of computing, it will confront challenges such as the potential decline in student skills due to an overreliance on generative AI, which threatens to compromise the quality of education and the outcomes of learning. It's within these frontiers—where educational initiatives intersect with cutting-edge technologies—that the special interest group in information technology education invites participants to deliberate on the ethical considerations and responsible integration of emerging technologies into education. Join to navigate the frontiers of technology and ethics, aiming to cultivate a holistic and forward-looking educational landscape.

(3 days)

Hilton Portland Downtown921 SW 6th AvePortlandOR97204

The Best Practices and Innovations Conference is an annual event co-hosted by the NCLA and the Administration Division of the Association for Career and Technical Education® (ACTE®). This event is specifically focused on the professional development for administrators of both secondary and post-secondary career and technical education programs and institutions.

This virtual event brings together participants from across the nation to learn about the latest developments in cybersecurity while connecting with others in the field and having fun.

The Expo is a fantastic event for students to learn about the world of cybersecurity, along with the different career opportunities. Last year, individuals from over 125 academic institutions registered for the event. This year’s Expo will feature four pathways to aligned to our theme Embracing change as we secure our world: General Cybersecurity Awareness, Cybersecurity Modernization, 21st Century Cyber Workforce, and Privacy, Data, and Technology.

(2 days)

Alerus Center1200 S 42nd StGrand ForksND58201

The UAS Summit & Expo started as a small gathering of regional stakeholders. Now, 18 years later, the event in the Northern Plains of North Dakota has become a yearly major event for UAS experts from around the world. It’s the original epicenter of drone research, earned its place as the Silicon Valley of Drones and as you’ll see from the commercial, government and military flight activity filling the sky of the Northern Plains and beyond every day, it has truly become America’s UAS proving grounds.

True to its trailblazing roots, this year’s event will unite industry thought leaders, policymakers and high-impact end-users like never before.

(3 days)

Crowne Plaza Hotel830 Phillips LnLouisvilleKY40209

The KY GIS Conference serves as a pivotal event for professionals in the field of geographic information systems (GIS), providing opportunities to enhance our understanding and application of spatial data management, analysis, and collaboration.

Throughout the conference, participants will:

  • Engage in interactive sessions and workshops led by industry leaders and fellow professionals.
  • Gain insights from keynote speakers and participate in panel discussions on emerging trends and best practices in GIS technology.
  • Network with peers from diverse sectors, fostering potential collaborations and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

(4 days)

Hynes Convention Center900 Boylston StBostonMA02115

The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) SUMMIT is the only conference dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women at all levels in the manufacturing industry. While there, you will gain access to key takeaways and actionable information that can be implemented into your career or company for growth and success. Whether you're looking to advance your career or drive change in the industry, the WiM SUMMIT 2024 is where it all happens.

Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes Student Center301 Largo RdLargoMD20774

Join Prince George's Community College for a Summit on Secure AI. This will take place at the Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes Student Center on October 5, 2024 from 12:30-6:30pm.

Topics include: AI 101; AI Platforms Overview; AI Demonstrations; AI in Education; Child Safety and AI; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and AI

(3 days)

Henry B. González Convention Center900 E Market StSan AntonioTX78205

The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. 

Connecticut Convention Center100 Columbus BoulevardHartfordCT06103

Join the first-ever CT Manufacturing Summit on October 2nd, a groundbreaking event showcasing Connecticut’s innovation. Whether you're a manufacturer, educator, student, or industry ambassador, this summit will celebrate you and showcase the growth and innovation driving us forward.

Fargo Air Museum1609 19th Avenue NFargoND55347United States

Join the Fargo Chapter of Women in Aviation for the Second Annual Girls in Aviation Day. Participants will learn about career options with local companies, look at aircraft up close with static displays, and participate with hands-on activities and more.

The National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity Community are hosting the eighth annual National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair (VCF), on September 27, 2024, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm PT (12-4pm ET).

As the CAE in Cybersecurity program continues to designate new CAEs, the number of students participating in the VCF grows each year. Last year, over 1100 students and alumni participated in the virtual career fair. Employers from industry, government, and academia will be present seeking top cyber talent from over 450 institutions designated as Centers of Academic Excellence in Research (CAE-R), Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), and institutions in the Candidate's Program (pending approval).

This seminar series embraces a wide range of topics such as neuromorphic computing and AI, integrated photonics, power electronics using wide bandgap materials, RF devices and high-speed electronics, quantum computing, sensing and communications, and integrated nanoscale devices for biological applications. Speakers in the series will address these topics from both a technical perspective and a market-oriented/technology commercialization perspective. These seminars are conducted via Zoom, and require pre-registration.

Join the seminar on Thursday September 26, 2024 from 11:30am to 12:30pm (EDT) to hear from Dr. Thomas Kämpfe, Fraunhofer IPMS on Ferroelectric Neuromorphic Devices and Systems.

District systems play a crucial role in shaping student experiences in the classroom and impacting teachers’ ability to teach inclusively and equitably. The policies, practices, and resource allocations that districts implement profoundly affect the success of all students.  

Join experts from CAST on September 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM (ET) for a webinar on District Leadership for Inclusion and Equity.  

In this one-hour webinar, participants will learn: 

  • How designing for inclusivity at the school and district level can close the achievement gap, improve school climate, and increase teacher retention. 
  • How Universal Design for Learning can increase inclusivity and equity across a district. 

This hour-and-a-half webinar features personnel from both the NSF ATE program and the Mentor-Connect program. The webinar offers an overview of both programs and of the grant proposal process. Information includes ATE program funding options, the Mentor-Connect cohort structure, tips for grant funding success, and application instructions.

(3 days)

7111 Washington Avenue Hwy 20RacineWI53406

The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) is an Affiliated Council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) catalyzing a network of higher education and industry-led Strategic Partner resources that advocates, advises, and promotes the use of advanced technology applications to enhance economic and workforce development programs and services.

With over 160 members from community and technical colleges, universities, CTE high schools, adult education organizations and the corporate community, NCATC provides great networking opportunities at both their Summer Workshop and Fall Conference every year.

Complet3D354 E Main StLexingtonKY40507

Join "Girls Can, Too!" Fall 2024 events for the Complet3D Tour & Career Discussions! This event will take place on September 24, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm at Complet3D in Lexington, KY. All events are free to attend, you only need to supply transportation. All communication about the events will occur through email. You will be sent information with directions, parking, and safety information the week of the event if you have registered.

As society seeks climate solutions that decarbonize cities and leverage the carbon benefits of forests and trees, mass timber – a family of massive engineered wood building construction materials used in primarily in large buildings – is frequently cited as a powerful tool to achieve multiple benefits. Nationwide, more mass timber apartment buildings, community centers, schools, and offices are opening their doors, and domestic mass timber supply is gradually increasing as well. As mass timber momentum builds, leaders across the U.S. are working to facilitate mass timber ecosystems that maximize mass timber’s forest, carbon, and climate benefits in ways that reflect the specific needs and contexts of the communities and environments in those regions.

In her 2023 book, “Designing Forests and Other Mass Timber Futures,” NYC architect and educator Lindsey Wikstrom investigated mass timber supply chains to understand how growing mass timber’s presence in the built environment can best respect, protect, and benefit communities, cultures, economies, and the built environment.

Wikstrom moderates a panel of mass timber leaders from across the U.S. who will highlight programs, policies, people, and practices that are advancing mass timber ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, Michigan/the Great Lakes Region, George, New England, and New York City.

(2 days)

CHI Health Center455 N 10th StOmahaNE68102

Bio Innovations Midwest is the new event dedicated to driving the exciting growth of industrial biomanufacturing in the U.S.

On 24-25 September, over 250 industry leaders will connect in Omaha via a programme of pre-arranged 1-2-1 commercial meetings, knowledge exchange and networking.

Brought to you by World Bio Markets, this two day event will present the Midwest as the heartland of the US bioeconomy and will generate deal flow between bio developers and producers, global brands and buyers, investors and financiers, community enablers and suppliers.

(2 days)

Dalhousie University SURGE LabFaculty of Science Life Sciences Building, Room O2660, 1355 Oxford St.HalifaxNSB3H 4R2Canada

The Underwater Robotics and Engineering Design Professional Development workshop focuses on how to teach the engineering design process using underwater robotics. Participants learn the fundamentals of basic ROV building and experience a variety of hands-on science, technology, and engineering design activities that can be integrated into a class or after school program to reinforce foundational knowledge and skills. Upon completion of the workshop, all participants should feel confident to lead an engineering design activity focused on ROV building using the Pufferfish ROV Kit or comparable parts and components.

KFCM, Flying Cloud Airpor10110 Flying Cloud DrEden PrairieMN55347

The Stars of the North (SOTN) chapter was formed in 2014 as the Minneapolis area chapter of WAI. With over 250 members, they are proud to represent those in Minnesota – the rich diversity within the commercial, corporate, military, and general aviation sectors, helps showcase the amazing people who are or wish to be aviation professionals.

The chapter holds monthly events with an emphasis on aviation education, networking, and community engagement. In the past, they have held various events, including interview prep workshops, mock interview events, ATC and fire facility tours, community volunteering, holiday parties, and virtual gatherings.

Join this Webcast/Podcast from the Community College Presidents Initiative - STEM (CCPI STEM) on Strategies for Administrative Turnover During an ATE Project. This webcast will take place on September 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time, RSVP by September 16, 2024.

(4 days)

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown1200 Filbert StPhiladelphiaPA19107

The Initiative will host the 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference, “Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet,” September 15-19, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Aligning with the Department’s “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” call to action, the Initiative will continue to identify and target tangible opportunities that would connect federal and private resources to the HBCU community.  To that end, the conference will feature the sixth annual Career and Recruitment Fair, celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the HBCU Scholar Program, the always exciting Federal Agency Meet & Greet, and feature 50+ sessions and workshops.

Big Iron, Red River Valley Fairgrounds1805 Main Ave WWest FargoND58078

Autonomous Nation is a conference bringing together the best and brightest minds in the autonomous industry. Join influential stakeholders, including policymakers from various levels, industry entrepreneurs, and innovators leading the way in the autonomous revolution. From tackling workforce shortages to eliminating inefficiencies and bridging technology gaps, this conference will showcase the latest innovations and solutions that will shape the future of our industry.

Join J ATE for an intensive 3-day workshop to prepare community college faculty to submit papers to peer-reviewed journals. This online workshop is led by Peter Kazarinoff, MNT-EC co-PI and faculty at Portland Community College. They will cover how peer-reviewed journals work, as well as how to write, submit, review, edit and publish in peer-reviewed journals to advance in your career. Stipends available for qualified faculty.

Workshop Dates/Time: Tues Sept 10, Wed Sept 11,  Thurs Sept 12 2024 (10am-12noon PST)

(2 days)

Indiana Convention Center100 S Capitol AveIndianapolisIN46225

With attendance expected to exceed 3,000 attendees, Rally will feature a diverse mix of activities, including Keynote addresses from industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries, curated 1:1 investor meetups, a demo arena, a pitch competition (with up to $5 million in prizes)

Featured speakers, panels, and presentations from leaders in innovation in your field can add to your knowledge base. With a cross-sector conference, learning about technological breakthroughs outside your industry means you get even more fuel for to drive breakthroughs of your own.

The EvaluateUR Method is used to evaluate programs in different educational settings: independent undergraduate research, classroom-based research, and collegiate engineering and technology design competitions. The EvaluateUR Method measures student learning by providing statistically reliable assessments in a wide variety of outcome categories, including disciplinary and employability skills.

A unique feature of the EvaluateUR Method is the growth of student academic self-awareness, often called metacognition. The EvaluateUR Method serves as a tool for students, helping them build that awareness and use it to improve their learning.

EvaluateUR-CURE (E-CURE) is a version of the method specifically designed for students conducting research in a course (often called a CURE). E-CURE allows instructors to select a sub-set from a list of knowledge and skills – referred to as outcome categories – that best fit the learning goals of their course. This feature enables faculty to focus on a ‘core’ set of outcomes of particular relevance to their course research assignment(s). There also is an option for the CURE instructor to add additional learning outcomes.

E-CURE includes several options: (1) two-semester CURE; (2) one-semester CURE; and (3) shorter duration/smaller scale research project.

To learn more about using E-CURE attend a 75-minute session on August 19, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:15 pm Eastern time (ET).

The surge in cloud computing, notably Amazon Web Services (AWS), has been significant. Understanding and utilizing these services have become crucial for educators, particularly in teaching information technology and cybersecurity programs. The "AWS Cloud Essentials" course is tailored specifically for community college educators, offering a comprehensive toolkit to harness the potential of cloud computing within the educational sphere. Through engaging lab activities, participants will immerse themselves in the core concepts of AWS, gaining a profound comprehension of cloud computing principles, services, and best practices. This course covers a spectrum of topics, from storage solutions to computational resources, equipping educators with the tools to seamlessly integrate cloud technology into their curriculum, courses, and teaching methodologies and fostering innovation and collaborative learning environments for students.

Throughout the course, participants will actively participate in hands-on exercises, collaborative team projects, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies facilitated by seasoned instructors with expertise in education and cloud computing. Community college educators will emerge equipped with the confidence and competence to leverage AWS cloud services effectively, enriching student learning and equipping them with the skills necessary for success in an increasingly digital world.  

This workshop is funded and tailored specifically for community and technical college faculty members wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty participants.

(2 days)

Hillsborough Community College - Brandon Campus10451 Nancy Watkins DrTampaFL33619

Join this workshop from FLATE to learn about leveraging the capabilities of Raspberry Pi to develop an edge computing system to demonstrate data collection and analysis.

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from August 7-9 for a 3-Day Summer Session on GMAW /FCAW Processes at Yuba College.

What's included:

  1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
  2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
  3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
  4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

(3 days)

Walter E. Washington Convention Center801 Allen Y. Lew Place NWWashingtonDC20001

Explore the innovations that will shape national security for the next century at NDIA’s flagship Emerging Technologies Conference! Hear directly from technology leaders in government, defense industry, the commercial sector, and academia on cutting edge developments, operational needs, and business opportunities and in critical mission areas. Conference themes include Game Changing Emerging Technologies, Working with Allies and Partners, Counter UAS, C/JADC2, and Contested Logistics. The conference will focus on delivering new capabilities and innovative technologies to the warfighter at speed and scale.

(3 days)

Central Lakes College501 W College Dr.BrainerdMN56401

The 2024 MTTIA conference is being held on August 6-8 at Central Lakes College, in Brainerd, MN with evening activities at Cragun’s Resort. Secondary and post-secondary transportation instructors from around the Midwest meet at this conference to share best practices and update their skills. Attending this year’s conference will satisfy the yearly requirement of 20 hours of ASE Certified Automotive Technology training. This is a must conference for those who want to stay abreast of changing technology! Attendees will also receive a CEU certificate at the end of the conference.

(3 days)

Penn State Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization114 Lubert BuildingUniversity ParkPA16802

These workshops present overviews of the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many areas and the basics of nanofabrication processes. The three-day workshops are broken down into daily lectures by CNEU staff and lab sessions on nanofabrication in the CNEU teaching cleanroom. Additional workshop details, hotel information, and finanical support details will be included in a confirmation email.
 

Target audience: Post secondary and secondary science and technology educators with a desire to create additional learning opportunities for their students.
Possible Topics: Cleanroom safety, Vacuum, Evaporation, Metrology, Lithography, SEM, AFM, Etching, CVD, and ideas on how to implement these into your lessons, courses, and programs.

The Fourth Virtual Hackathon for Developing CURES in Antibody Engineering will be held August 5-8th, 2024! Applications will be opened on April 1st. This event is free and mostly virtual. 

Participants work together in teams to develop research projects that undergraduate students will carry out in courses where they study biotechnology or related topics. Hackathon participants will learn about the uses of antibodies in diagnostics, research, and therapeutics, develop new skills in immunology-related bioinformatics programs and databases, learn about new laboratory techniques for working with antibodies, and become part of an exciting community. Faculty and students with varying levels of experience in working with antibodies are encouraged to apply.  Participants will be selected based on experience and motivation to attend. Applicants from community colleges will receive the highest priority.

(5 days)

University of Washington1410 NE Campus PkwySeattleWA98195

The National Center for Autonomous Technologies and its maritime partners are offering a Marine Technology Summer Camp experience for undergraduate and high school students. This 5-day camp is being hosted at the University of Washington (UW) and will focus on Global Ocean Biogeochemical (GO-BGC) float technology.

MATE FLOATS! - Marine Technology Camp is taught by UW School of Oceanography Float Engineer Rick Rupan with assistance from UW undergraduate students. During this camp, students will have the opportunity to sail on board the UW R/V Rachel Carson. 

(2 days)

Nebraska Nanoscale Facility855 N 16th StLincolnNE68588

The National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Convocation is an end-of-program technical conference (2-3 days) held at one of the sites that conduct their own REU Programs. The Nebraska Nanoscale Facility and Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience will host the convocation in August 2024, where REU students will get excellent exposure to academic, research, and industry professionals in the field. Participants from NNCI REU site programs will present their results in poster and oral formats and network with their peers. This is a wonderful culmination of the research experience.

(4 days)

Sheraton Boston Hotel39 Dalton StreetBostonMA02199

The core technical program builds from the five core SIMB topic areas, Biocatalysis, Cell Culture & Fermentation, Environmental Microbiology, Metabolic Engineering, and Natural Products. The topic area committees and conveners have assembled robust, cutting-edge scientific programs around these areas to highlight industrial successes and emerging research advances in those fields.

(3 days)

Mall of America60 E BroadwayBloomingtonMN55425

This 3-day STEAM event provides k-12 youth and families numerous opportunities to experience STEAM [science, technology, engineering, arts, math] in action with highly-engaging hands-on learning experiences!

DID YOU KNOW?

  • We will need to fill more than 92,000 tech jobs by 2033! – CompTIA/Lightcast
  • The median wage for tech jobs is $101,365. This is 106% HIGHER than the median state wage in MN! – State of Tech Talent 2023 Report
  • Minnesota has 30 public 2-year community and technical colleges from which to choose.
  • There is a large variety of national and state STEM scholarships available! 

(2 days)

Hyatt Regency Sacramento1209 L StSacramentoCA95814

This year, for the first time, CAST’s Annual Symposium and the UDL-IRN Summit are joining forces to create the world’s largest International UDL Convention. They are excited to bring together these two events to develop and explore how UDL can be used around the world to break down barriers to learning. 

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for addressing the educational needs of diverse and variable learners in many settings across many stages of life. It is a means to eradicate persistent inequities in education, informed by the educators who use it and their students.

(5 days)

Harford Community College401 Thomas Run RdBel AirMD21015

This free Biotech Pathways: Summer Institute provides hands-on, minds-on laboratory experiences that allow participants to gain biotechnology skills and learn more about what a career in biotech has to offer.

This program is open to all current high school students who have taken at least one high school biology course.

(4 days)

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center2345 McGee StKansas CityMO64108

Supported by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program, HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with preparing America’s skilled technical workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy.

Thursday, July 25, 2pm ET: A three-hour workshop featuring keynote speaker Tom Menella, who will present "The Real Power and False Promise of Generative AI: Student Use, Performance, Perceptions and Faculty Applications of ChatGPT." His presentation will be followed by a series of short presentations (15 or 30-minutes, depending on content) selected from submitted abstracts, followed by thematic breakout rooms to discuss and develop ideas in preparation for the Friday workshop.

Friday, July 26, 2pm ET: An optional one-hour workshop geared towards those participants who want to discuss different aspects of AI in the classroom. There will also have time for networking and socializing to encourage making professional connections.

Participants may attend one or both sessions.

Thursday, July 25, 2pm ET: A three-hour workshop featuring keynote speaker Tom Menella, who will present "The Real Power and False Promise of Generative AI: Student Use, Performance, Perceptions and Faculty Applications of ChatGPT." His presentation will be followed by a series of short presentations (15 or 30-minutes, depending on content) selected from submitted abstracts, followed by thematic breakout rooms to discuss and develop ideas in preparation for the Friday workshop.

Friday, July 26, 2pm ET: An optional one-hour workshop geared towards those participants who want to discuss different aspects of AI in the classroom. There will also have time for networking and socializing to encourage making professional connections.

Participants may attend one or both sessions.

Evaluation is an essential part of a successful grant proposal, particularly in the NSF Advanced Technological Education program. In this webinar, attendees will gain an understanding of the essential elements of an evaluation plan and learn how to integrate evaluation throughout other elements of your proposal. The webinar will explore practical strategies for writing evaluation questions, identifying evaluation indicators, and developing evaluation data matrixes. Attendees will be provided with just-in-time resources for writing a strong evaluation section that is both clear and compelling. This webinar is designed for non-evaluators and evaluators alike who want to gain a deeper understanding of the evaluation requirements for NSF ATE proposals. Other NSF grant seekers can also benefit from this webinar.

(3 days)

Commercial Avenue Campus2125 Commercial AveMadisonWI53704

Join CREATE in Madison for the Solar Plus Storage Institute. You will be guided through hands-on lessons designed to teach students the fundamentals behind energy storage systems and how solar + energy storage works as a whole. Use the hands-on lessons provided during the institute in your classroom and give your students an introduction to this booming industry.

  • Class morning and afternoon at Madison College’s Commercial Avenue campus and outdoor solar. photovoltaic training yard.
  • Hotel accommodations in downtown Madison for two nights provided, along with breakfast and lunch.
  • $600 stipend paid to participants after full completion of the Academy.
  • Lab equipment award application to request student sets of solar PV equipment to support teaching solar in your classroom (valued at $1200). 
  • One graduate credit available (estimated cost $65).

(4 days)

Sinclair Community College Automotive Building 20220 South Edwin C Moses BlvdDaytonOH45402

Faculty will apply to participate through an online registration page on the project website. To participate, faculty members must provide a letter of support from their home institutions certifying support of their participation and must:

  • Teach at an ASE Education Accredited postsecondary institution
  • Hold an ASE certification in an area affected by electric vehicle technology
  • Have at least two years of experience teaching automotive technology
  • Agree to integrate new concepts related to electric vehicles into their curricula as a result of attending the professional development activities
  • Agree to report student demographics and outcomes data regarding the effects of secondary school outreach activities and the use of new materials for project reports
  • Agree to participate in assessments of the project and focus groups conducted by the external evaluator to inform continuous improvements
  • Attend all three days of institute

(4 days)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport6089 Clarks Creek RdPlainfieldIN46168

Most instructors know the automotive concepts and can get technical training virtually anywhere, but what about learning strategies to teach the material? This is where the NACAT Conference stands out from all other conferences and associations. The 2024 NACAT Conference has several sessions on how to teach certain material, resources for evaluating students, roundtable sessions to share ideas and experiences from other educations, and much, much more!

(3 days)

Chattanooga State Community College4501 Amnicola HwyChattanoogaTN37406

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from July 16-18 for a 3-Day Summer Session on Surface Inspection NonDestructive Testing at Chattanooga State Community College!

What's included:

  1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
  2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
  3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
  4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

(3 days)

Central Carolina Community College764 West StreetPittsboroNC27312

Are you a high school or community college instructor interested in learning new ways to incorporate effective and engaging renewable energy education in your classroom? If so, please consider applying to the 2024 NC STEM Educator Energy Institute and learn from a team of technical educators with over 50 years of renewable energy experience.

The Institute, put on in collaboration with Central Carolina Community College, the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE), and the National Science Foundation, is designed to provide educators:

  • An opportunity to gain hands-on experience with tools of the trade
  • Complete classroom and lab activities that will bring solar energy to life in your classroom.
  • A chance to network with other STEM and Energy Instructors
  • Access to funds for materials to use in your classroom

Santa Fe College Charles R. and Nancy V. Perry Center for Emerging Technologies14180 NW 119th TerraceAlachuaFL32615

Rising 9th - 12th grade students can attend an 8-day summer STEM camp at one of the five Santa Fe College Academic Centers. The summer 2024 curriculum will cover hands-on learning for rocketry, where students can learn to design, build and launch rockets along with improving math skills.

There will be no cost for this program for campers and GRRATE is excited about getting students thinking about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) technical fields after graduation.

This is an 8-day camp offered in five locations from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Andrews Center (Starke) - June 24 - July 5, 2024
  • Blount Center (Downtown Gainesville) - June 17 - 27, 2024
  • Davis Center (Archer) - June 3 - 13, 2024
  • Perry Center (Alachua) - July 15 - 25, 2024
  • Watson Center (Keystone Heights) - July 15 - 25, 2024

Alfred B. Sr. and Agnes W. Watson Center4150 State Rd 21Keystone HeightsFL32656

Rising 9th - 12th grade students can attend an 8-day summer STEM camp at one of the five Santa Fe College Academic Centers. The summer 2024 curriculum will cover hands-on learning for rocketry, where students can learn to design, build and launch rockets along with improving math skills.

There will be no cost for this program for campers and GRRATE is excited about getting students thinking about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) technical fields after graduation.

This is an 8-day camp offered in five locations from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Andrews Center (Starke) - June 24 - July 5, 2024
  • Blount Center (Downtown Gainesville) - June 17 - 27, 2024
  • Davis Center (Archer) - June 3 - 13, 2024
  • Perry Center (Alachua) - July 15 - 25, 2024
  • Watson Center (Keystone Heights) - July 15 - 25, 2024

The workshop is designed specifically for community college faculty, focusing on the expansive capabilities of Microsoft Azure in the realm of artificial intelligence. This workshop is tailored to prepare participants for the Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exams, emphasizing hands-on experience with Azure's AI tools and services. The workshop curriculum is structured to cover a broad spectrum of AI topics, beginning with an overview of AI workloads and considerations, which form a significant portion of the course content. Participants will be immersed in the foundational principles of machine learning on Azure, gaining practical skills in building, training, and deploying machine learning models.

(4 days)

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis1300 Nicollet MallMinneapolisMN55403

Get ready for the 10th Annual ASE Instructor Training Conference – live and in person! Get 20+ hours of technical update training, connect with industry peers, and much more! 

(3 days)

Commercial Avenue Campus2125 Commercial AveMadisonWI53704

Learn how to teach solar principles in effective, engaging ways in your classroom! Join CREATE in Madison, WI for the STEM Educator Solar Institute. 

At the Institute, you’ll use tools of the trade to install and commission a residential size solar photovoltaic array. You’ll review and practice necessary safety measures and electrical principles. Finally, you’ll perform (and take with you) ready to use hands-on classroom lab activities that will enable you to bring solar energy to life in your classroom. 

  • Class morning and afternoon at Madison College’s Commercial Avenue campus and outdoor solar photovoltaic training yard. 
  • Hotel accommodations in downtown Madison for two nights provided, along with breakfast and lunch. 
  • $600 stipend paid to participants after full completion of the Academy. 
  • Lab equipment award application to request student sets of solar PV equipment to support teaching solar in your classroom (valued at $1200). 
  • One graduate credit available (estimated cost $65).

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from July 9-11 for a 3-Day Summer Session on the Fundamentals of GMAW waveforms, visual inspection, and ultrasonic testing at Penn College!

What's included:

  1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
  2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
  3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
  4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from July 9-11 for a 3-Day Summer Session on the Fundamentals of Welding Metallurgy - Aluminum & Welding Robotics - Cobots at Weber State University!

What's included:

  1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
  2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
  3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
  4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

(3 days)

Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square1260 Euclid Ave.ClevelandOH44115

The 48th Annual Conference of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture-Eastern Section (ASEV-ES) is July 9-11, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The hotel for the ASEV-ES Conference is the Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square (1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115). See below for a tentative conference schedule.  

Tentative Conference Overview
Tuesday
Ohio Vineyard & Winery Tour

Wednesday
Technical Sessions, Student Presentation Competition and Flash Talks for Posters
Oenolympics with Wines of the East Reception

Thursday
Technical Sessions, Student Presentation Competition, and Flash Talks for Posters
Workshop on “Small Organisms, Big Impacts: Exploring the Role of Microbes in Vineyard and Winery Management”
ASEV-ES Grand Awards Reception and Banquet Featuring Ohio Wines

(5 days)

Whatcom Community College - Heiner Theater237 W. Kellogg RdBellinghamWA98226

Whatcom Community College is excited to announce their upcoming GenCyber camp at Whatcom Community College on July 8-12 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm. This camp is designed for middle school and high school students who have an interest in technology and protecting information. 

Join a day of fun and learning to explore the world of cybersecurity. During the camp, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities that will explore a wide range of topics related to cybersecurity. You'll learn about different types of cyber threats, how to identify them, and how to prevent them from happening. The camp will also cover topics such as password security, online privacy, and safe browsing practices.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about cybersecurity and have fun with like-minded peers!

This workshop is specifically designed for community college faculty who want to integrate AI and AI technologies into their existing network security and information technology programs. As modern organizations increasingly grapple with AI and cybersecurity threats, this workshop provides an essential understanding of how AI is revolutionizing the field of cybersecurity. Participants will delve into a comprehensive exploration of the current state of Artificial Intelligence and its expanding role in cybersecurity engagements, offering insights into the latest advancements and challenges in the domain.

Submitting a proposal to the National Science Foundation Advanced Technical Education (ATE) program can be overwhelming. One of the many proposal requirements involves submitting a detailed evaluation plan of your project activities. This webinar is designed for project PIs, staff, grants professionals, and other non-evaluators new to evaluation or those who want a basic refresher. Presenters will cover the fundamental concepts of what evaluation is, why it is important, and how it can benefit your project. In addition, they will share practical strategies for finding and selecting an evaluator for your proposal, including what to do if your institution doesn’t allow the selection of an evaluator before your grant is awarded. While this webinar is geared towards those submitting NSF ATE proposals, the content will benefit those submitting proposals in other NSF programs or STEM education contexts. Bring any and all questions about evaluation!

Central Community College, in partnership with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, is cosponsoring four professional development opportunities this summer!

During each of these trainings, the facilitators and college instructors will build separate trainers from the beginning and go through lessons which are part of the web-based course. The goal of these trainings are that local community colleges will work with high schools to offer dual credit to the high schools. In Nebraska, the community college is providing the instructor of record for the college credit and the facilitator helps the students and provide classroom management, but your school may choose to use these trainers differently. Those interested are welcome to participate in one or all the classes and will receive a stipend for each course participated in. The courses must be taken in sequential order.

Fourth Course: Application of Industrial Sensors

(4 days)

University of Utah515 East 100 SouthSalt Lake CityUT84102

The All of Us Research Program aims to engage one million or more people across the US as research participants and partners. These individuals are providing data to build one of the largest, most diverse and broadly accessible datasets ever assembled.

Guided by the core values of diversity, transparency, and accessibility, the All of Us Research Program is making the data available to the public and researchers at all stages of their careers, including students, via the Research Hub. The goal is to build an inclusive, diverse and growing researcher ecosystem and to excite our future scientists.

Join to learn about how to access this rich source of data, experience a model process for educating students about the program and using the database to conduct authentic research about health in the United States, and learn about opportunities available to student researchers.

Appropriate for US community college instructors of: biology, genetics, anatomy, biotech, health or research methods courses.

Compensation:

  • $1,125 participation compensation
  • Round-trip air travel or ground transportation to Salt Lake City, UT
  • Hotel lodging (private room)
  • Breakfast and lunch during the Institute (provided by a non-NIH funding stream), all other meals are at your own expense

(3 days)

St. Cloud Technical & Community College1540 Northway DriveSt CloudMN56303

The Immersive Learning Bootcamp is aimed at improving technical education at two-year colleges by incorporating immersive technologies such as virtual reality, AI, augmented reality and 360° photography. Online Asynchronous content will be made available to participants through a Canvas shell. You’ll be able to explore the basics and learn at your own pace. From June 24 – 26, 2024 the camp will gather for three days in St. Cloud, MN. This will be time to learn together, build relationships, and explore technology. Accommodations will be available. For those interested in developing curricula, Immersive Learning Bootcamp will support you with additional resources and online synchronous meetings after the in-person sessions. 

Cost: Free. Content and meals provided, as well as a $350 stipend for technician faculty.

Santa Fe College Guy Andrews Center209 W Call StStarkeFL32091

Rising 9th - 12th grade students can attend an 8-day summer STEM camp at one of the five Santa Fe College Academic Centers. The summer 2024 curriculum will cover hands-on learning for rocketry, where students can learn to design, build and launch rockets along with improving math skills. 

There will be no cost for this program for campers and GRRATE is excited about getting students thinking about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) technical fields after graduation.

This is an 8-day camp offered in five locations from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Andrews Center (Starke) - June 24 - July 5, 2024
  • Blount Center (Downtown Gainesville) - June 17 - 27, 2024
  • Davis Center (Archer) - June 3 - 13, 2024
  • Perry Center (Alachua) - July 15 - 25, 2024
  • Watson Center (Keystone Heights) - July 15 - 25, 2024

This workshop is intended for community college faculty interested in becoming cybersecurity faculty or faculty wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or non-faculty.

CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification IT professionals should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate level cybersecurity jobs.

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.

Mass timber construction is growing rapidly in the US, experiencing exponential growth since 2014. Despite this, a lack of an educated and knowledgeable workforce remains as a top barrier to wider use of these materials and techniques in domestic markets. The Advancing Faculty Skills in Mass Timber Construction Workshop helps to resolve this barrier through a hands-on, small-group workshop that will guide faculty participants through current topics of interest regarding mass timber construction, provide them with experience on mass timber construction sites, and give them an opportunity to develop the framework for incorporating mass timber topics into their teaching. The three-day workshop features construction of a small mockup, takes participants to several mass timber buildings and construction sites, and allows them to consider how these topics can be incorporated into their teaching. The workshop is led by faculty from Michigan State University, as well as industry experts in timber design, manufacturing, and construction.  

The workshop will be held June 24-26, 2024, at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Featured facilities during the session will include the MSU STEM Teaching and Learning Building, the first significant mass timber project completed in Michigan and the MSU Construction Management Research and Education Laboratory.  

There is no cost associated with the workshop. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and meals will be provided or offset. The workshop will host a target of 25 participants; a wait list will be developed if applications exceed available slots.  The target audience is pre-tenure and recently tenured faculty in construction management, construction engineering, and construction science from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities.

(4 days)

Oregon Convention Center777 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortlandOR97232

ASEE is excited to welcome their Annual Conference to Portland, Oregon this June. They anticipate a great program of papers, posters, and special sessions this year, with strong attendance from across the nation and the world. They have also substantially expanded their exhibit hall this year, knowing that it is a major attraction for attendees. 
 
The Annual Conference is the single largest gathering of the year for ASEE members. For many who attend the conference, it is their best opportunity to share their individual and collective work in engineering education. Whether as part of a formal session or by meeting friends in the hallway, the conference has opportunities for everyone to share with and learn from others. 

This workshop will take place virtually on 2 Fridays: June 21, 2024 and June 28, 2024 from 8AM - 2PM Pacific

As seasoned cybersecurity community college educators, mastering the art of AI threat management is essential. This workshop is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage data science and AI effectively in combating cyber threats. Participants will delve into the transformative potential of AI applications, learning how to harness human intelligence alongside AI technologies to bolster organizational defenses and improve information systems management.

Through a blend of engaging lectures, team activities, lab exercises, and practical examples, attendees will gain invaluable insights into AI methodologies tailored for threat detection, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, threat hunting, and intelligence gathering. The workshop goes beyond technical aspects, covering essential topics such as AI ethics, governance, risk management, and compliance. Participants will explore the intricacies of building secure AI environments and utilizing AI to assist organizations in performing Privacy Impact Assessments. By the end of the workshop, professionals will emerge equipped with a comprehensive understanding of AI's role in threat management.

This workshop is funded and tailored specifically for community and technical college faculty members wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty participants.

Central Community College, in partnership with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, is cosponsoring four professional development opportunities this summer!

During each of these trainings, the facilitators and college instructors will build separate trainers from the beginning and go through lessons which are part of the web-based course. The goal of these trainings are that local community colleges will work with high schools to offer dual credit to the high schools. In Nebraska, the community college is providing the instructor of record for the college credit and the facilitator helps the students and provide classroom management, but your school may choose to use these trainers differently. Those interested are welcome to participate in one or all the classes and will receive a stipend for each course participated in. The courses must be taken in sequential order.

Third Course: Intro to PLC's

(3 days)

Kingsport Aquatic Center1820 Meadowview PkwyKingsportTN37660

The MATE ROV Competition uses remotely operated vehicles (a.k.a. underwater robots) to inspire and challenge students to learn and creatively apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to solve real-world problems and strengthen their critical thinking, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation. 

The MATE ROV Competition challenges students from across the U.S. and around the world to engineer ROVs to complete a set of mission tasks based on real-world, workplace scenarios. The competition emphasizes and inspires a mindset of entrepreneurship and innovation by requiring students to transform their teams into “start-up” companies that respond to an RFP. In addition to their robots, the student teams also prepare technical reports, create a marketing (poster) display, and deliver engineering presentations.

MATE ROV is heading back to Kingsport, Tennessee for the 2024 World Championship! Where: Kingsport Aquatic Center, Kingsport, TN. Save the Date: June 20-22 for the 2024 World Championship, with June 18-19 reserved for team check-in and safety checks.

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.

(3 days)

College of the Canyons26455 Rockwell Canyon RdSanta ClaritaCA91355

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from June 18-20 for a 3-Day Summer Session on the Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding at College of the Canyons!

What's included:

  1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
  2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
  3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
  4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.

(3 days)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town1900 Diagonal RoadAlexandriaVA22314

In these free hands-on, interactive workshops, attendees will learn how to develop and leverage a future-facing set of skill standards for any technical discipline.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed via a stipend. Participating schools must send at least two people: one faculty member and one administrator.

"ITSS Summit" attendees will...

  • Understand the elements of the BILT (Business and Industry Leadership Team) Model and the skill standards development cycle
  • Discuss strategies for recruiting subject matter experts
  • Practice preparing and hosting SME meetings to prioritize in-demand job skills and KPIs
  • Convert the job skills into student learning outcomes
  • Workshop implementing the skill standard materials into curriculum
  • Develop mentored “action plans” for next steps

Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center401 NW 6th StGainesvilleFL32601

Rising 9th - 12th grade students can attend an 8-day summer STEM camp at one of the five Santa Fe College Academic Centers. The summer 2024 curriculum will cover hands-on learning for rocketry, where students can learn to design, build and launch rockets along with improving math skills. 

There will be no cost for this program for campers and GRRATE is excited about getting students thinking about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) technical fields after graduation.

This is an 8-day camp offered in five locations from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Andrews Center (Starke) - June 24 - July 5, 2024
  • Blount Center (Downtown Gainesville) - June 17 - 27, 2024
  • Davis Center (Archer) - June 3 - 13, 2024
  • Perry Center (Alachua) - July 15 - 25, 2024
  • Watson Center (Keystone Heights) - July 15 - 25, 2024

(4 days)

Durham Technical Community College, Main Campus1616 Cooper St.DurhamNC27703

Participants of this week-long camp will discover career options and transfer pathways in Information Technologies, Electrical Systems Technology, Computer-Integrated Machining, Automotive, Biomedical Equipment Technology, and Welding, participate in hands-on activities, observe live lab demonstrations, and create projects using the latest technology and equipment in Makerspace. The camp’s objective is to provide exposure and generate interest in male-dominated fields to female-identifying youth. The camp is ideal for students to learn from our faculty and have conversations with industry leaders.

Open to: Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders.

Location: Durham Technical Community College, Main Campus. Newton (Building 4) and Ingram (Building 11), 1616 Cooper St. Durham, NC.

Dates: Monday, June 17 Thursday – June 20, 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. with a lunch break (a lunch is provided). Students must attend the entire week. The camp is free but participants must provide their own transportation.

This workshop is designed to equip community college educators with the essential knowledge and skills to integrate Azure IoT solutions into their teaching practices, this workshop covers a comprehensive range of topics. Participants will delve into Azure IoT solution architectures, including Azure IoT Operations, Azure IoT Hub, Azure Digital Twins, Azure IoT Edge, Azure Sphere, and Azure RTOS.

Through hands-on activities and interactive discussions, educators will gain practical insights into conditional monitoring for industrial IoT, predictive maintenance for industrial IoT, real-time asset tracking, and streamlining operations with unified management. By the end of the workshop, educators will emerge equipped with the tools and strategies necessary to leverage Azure and IoT technologies effectively, enhancing their teaching methodologies and preparing students for success in the digital age.

This workshop is funded and tailored specifically for community and technical college faculty members wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty participants.

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.

This week-long program is a hands-on experience using multiple SONAR and ROV marine systems. Participants will log time on research vessels, and collect data using ROVs, sonars, and other sensors while learning multiple applications of these technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity for participants with little to no experience using this equipment. The Marine Technology Camp is designed to offer college-age students a chance to learn about and use several technologies and deploy the equipment to gather data applied to various subsea investigations. 

Activities and facilities:

  • Work aboard research vessels: 56 ft. Northwestern
  • Multiple shipwrecks, Ecosystem/Habitat, Geology/Glacial features investigations in Grand Traverse Bay
  • Pipeline and Infrastructure investigations in Grand Traverse Bay
  • Operate multiple ROV systems
  • Utilize marine data collection software
  • Mobilization, Calibration, and Operation of sonar systems including:
  • Side Scan Sonar, Scanning and Imaging Sonar, and Multibeam Sonar

Central Community College, in partnership with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, is cosponsoring four professional development opportunities this summer!

During each of these trainings, the facilitators and college instructors will build separate trainers from the beginning and go through lessons which are part of the web-based course. The goal of these trainings are that local community colleges will work with high schools to offer dual credit to the high schools. In Nebraska, the community college is providing the instructor of record for the college credit and the facilitator helps the students and provide classroom management, but your school may choose to use these trainers differently. Those interested are welcome to participate in one or all the classes and will receive a stipend for each course participated in. The courses must be taken in sequential order.

Second Course: Intro to Instrumentation

The exponential increase in nanotechnology research and equipment had led to a new level of understanding of the world around us. That understanding is resulting in new applications and products.

These include glaucoma detection based on the structure in a butterfly's wing, shark skin structures applied to airplane wings that reduces air friction and increases fuel efficiency and small stations that pull water out of desert air. The research and multiple applications rely on macro level traditional science concepts as well as phenomena that only occurs at the nanoscale. This workshop will investigate several examples of nature's applications of nanoscale phenomena and how researchers are applying that knowledge to new products and applications. Education content applicable for integration into traditional science courses will be presented.

Presenter: Deb Newberry

(2 days)

Moraine Valley Community College9000 College PkwyPalos HillsIL60465

Cybersecurity impacts everyone and every discipline. This is an opportunity to learn how cybersecurity intersects with your discipline.  Discover how to integrate new technologies into your classroom and gain a broader understanding of cybersecurity's role in different disciplines.

At the CyAD Conference, engage in specialized workshops designed to delve into the cybersecurity aspects relevant to your discipline. This conference will cover a wide range of topics, including securing business operations, protecting healthcare data, ensuring cybersecurity in automotive systems, protecting critical infrastructure, and much more.

 A travel stipend will be available to eligible faculty traveling from outside the area of the event to assist with transportation costs.

(3 days)

SUNY Erie County Community College6205 Main StWilliamsvilleNY14221

These workshops present overviews of the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many areas and the basics of nanofabrication processes. The three-day workshops are broken down into daily lectures by CNEU staff and lab sessions on nanofabrication in the CNEU teaching cleanroom. Additional workshop details, hotel information, and finanical support details will be included in a confirmation email.

Target audience: Post secondary and secondary science and technology educators with a desire to create additional learning opportunities for their students.
Possible Topics: Cleanroom safety, Vacuum, Evaporation, Metrology, Lithography, SEM, AFM, Etching, CVD, and ideas on how to implement these into your lessons, courses, and programs.

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from June 11-13 for a 3-Day Summer Session on the Fundamentals of Metallurgy, GMA Processes, & Welder Certification at Illinois Central College!

What's included:

  1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
  2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
  3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
  4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

(3 days)

North Dakota State College of Science800 6th St NorthWahpetonND58076

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from June 11-13 for a 3-Day Summer Session on the Fundamentals of Metallurgy, SMA Processes, Inspection, & Codes at North Dakota State College of Science!

What's included:

  1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
  2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
  3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
  4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

(2 days)

BCTC Georgetown Campus200 Technology CtGeorgetownKY40324

Join Advanced Manufacturing: Girls Can, Too for one of two days of their Summer Day-Camp for middle and high school students to engage them with hands-on activities related to industrial maintenance. The overall goal of the project is to recruit and retain more women in Industrial Maintenance Technology by increasing awareness and providing learning opportunities and mentoring beginning in middle school. Girls and young women will gain access to relevant dual credit courses in high school and have high levels of contact with faculty and industry professionals who are women.

(3 days)

1000 Community College Dr.LouisvilleKY40272

The GeoTech Center will host an in-person GeoEd'24 conference in Louisville, KY, from June 11 to 13. There is no cost to attend GeoEd'24, but you do need to register.

Sessions include:

Day 1

Working with Arcade in ArcGIS Pro, Map Viewer, and Dashboards
Drones: What You Need to Know to Get Started
Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro
From Data Collection to a Dashboard to a Story Map, Part 1
Demographic Analysis
From Data Collection to a Dashboard to a Story Map, Part 2
Resources from the GeoTech Center to Support Your Program

Day 2

Introduction to Python & Notebooks
Exploring the Lewis & Clark Expedition with GIS
GIS & Artificial Intelligence
Using Geospatial Apps in the Classroom
National Geographic Map Maker & Using the Atlas Instant App to Create Map Collections
Incorporating Ethics into Geospatial Courses and Programs
Mapping the Underground Railroad

Day 3

Python, Part 2 Advanced Python and AI
Working with ArcGIS Dashboard
Working with Imagery in ArcGIS Pro
Open Street Map/Java Open Street Map
Exploring Climate Change Topics
Understanding Standard Occupation Codes (SOC)
360 Images/Video & Virtual Reality in GIS
Campus Mapping, (Scott Sires, Dallas College)

In addition to the workshops listed, there will be programs during lunch and in the afternoon. There will be stipends available for educators. 

(4 days)

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Knoxville, TN507 S. Gay StreetKnoxvilleTN37902

VESTA Comes of Age! VESTA has benefited from 21 years of grant funding from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education program (NSF ATE), first as an NSF ATE Project, followed by two rounds of funding as a Regional Center of Excellence, two rounds of funding as a National Center of Excellence, and most recently as a National Resource Center.

Take this opportunity to learn about the VESTA of tomorrow while enjoying exciting informational presentations, a sensory walk through the wines of Tennessee, an engaging tour of Tsali Notch Vineyard surrounded by majestic mountain views in lush foothills of Tennessee, and delicious catered dinner.

Central Community College, in partnership with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, is cosponsoring four professional development opportunities this summer!

During each of these trainings, the facilitators and college instructors will build separate trainers from the beginning and go through lessons which are part of the web-based course. The goal of these trainings are that local community colleges will work with high schools to offer dual credit to the high schools. In Nebraska, the community college is providing the instructor of record for the college credit and the facilitator helps the students and provide classroom management, but your school may choose to use these trainers differently. Those interested are welcome to participate in one or all the classes and will receive a stipend for each course participated in. The courses must be taken in sequential order.

First Course: Concepts of Electronics

(3 days)

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center1601 Lake Robbins DrThe WoodlandsTX77380

The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition Community Works Together to Improve Safety, Efficiency, ROI & Data Analytics in Energy Operations with UAVs/Robotics/AI.

The Energy Drone & Robotics Summit is the largest event in the world for UAVs, Robotics & Data/AI/ML, exclusively focused on the business and technology of unmanned systems, automation and data/AI in energy & industrial operations

2024 Summit Tracks:

  • Robotics/UAVs Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
  • UAV/Drone Ops: Surveying & Mapping
  • Marine Robotics
  • Methane/Emissions Strategies
  • Industrial Drone Delivery & Autonomous Cargo
  • Drone Geoscience
  • Energy DataOps: AI/ML
  • Energy Automation
  • Industrial Emergency Management/Public Safety: UAV & Robotics
  • Industrial Reality Capture & Digital Twins

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.

(5 days)

Big Sandy Community & Technical College Prestonsburg Campus1 Bert Combs DrPrestonsburgKY41653

GenCyber: Appalachian Solutions Teacher Academy includes a one-week in-person session summer training that will assist 10 middle school and 10 high school teachers from any discipline to develop and integrate cyber modules into their classroom. The purpose is to spread awareness in Cybersecurity to students that normally do not have access. Academy participants will engage in hands-on explorations of the many aspects of security including ethics, networks, phishing, social engineering, ethical hacking, and password management/cracking. Academy participants will also develop lesson plans for delivering cybersecurity content in K-12 curricula. The 2024 academy will be open to 10 high school teachers and 10 middle school teachers within the Big Sandy Community & Technical College service area to include Floyd, Martin, Magoffin, Pike and Johnson counties.

Academy participants will explore the world of cybersecurity with experts in the field through fun, real-world learning experiences enhanced by close teacher-student interaction. Camp activities include hands-on exercises, interactive lectures, games, career exploration, and campus tours. To ensure a level playing field, GenCyber camps are open to all teacher participants at no cost. A stipend will be provided for full participation. The GenCyber program is financially supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency.

(5 days)

Hillsborough Community College - Brandon Campus10451 Nancy Watkins DrTampaFL33619

Join the FLATE Summer Teach institute for a 4 1/2 day workshop of hands-on training in emerging technologies for Secondary and Post-Secondary Educators teaching manufacturing, engineering, and related courses. Specific topics that will be covered are TBD.

City of Alexandria High School3330 King StAlexandriaVA22302

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. Referred to as the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - this event is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!

MassBay Community College50 Oakland StreetWellesley HillsMA02481

Presented by Towerwall, Inc. and Massachusetts Bay Community College. Join the 2024 Information Security Summit, a must-attend event for all tech enthusiasts and cybersecurity professionals! This in-person summit will be held at the MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus in Wellesley, MA, USA. Get ready to dive into the latest trends, exchange knowledge, and network with industry experts. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of information security and stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital world. 

Agenda:

  • From HAL to Hero: AI’s Journey in Cybersecurity
  • The Policy Patch: Upgrading Your Cybersecurity Insurance
  • Beware of the Rain: Waterproofing Your Cloud
  • Locks and Logins: Crafting the Fort Knox of Cyber Access with Zero Trust
  • From Darkness to Light: Leading Shadow IT into Compliance
     

(3 days)

Online

Participants in this workshop will learn about the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program and how to most effectively apply for grant funding. Faculty must propose a specific project to improve an ATE-eligible technical program in a one page proposal. One-page proposals will be reviewed through April 1st or until all spaces are full. Proposals will be either accepted or sent back for corrections and the website will remain open until the workshop and a waiting list are full. Workshop activities will include presentations; planning and writing sessions with mentors who have had extensive experience with ATE and NSF; and networking with colleagues from similar institutions around the country. Two faculty from each college can receive stipend support.

The exponential increase in nanotechnology research and equipment had led to a new level of understanding of the world around us. That understanding is resulting in new applications and products.

These include glaucoma detection based on the structure in a butterfly's wing, shark skin structures applied to airplane wings that reduces air friction and increases fuel efficiency and small stations that pull water out of desert air. The research and multiple applications rely on macro level traditional science concepts as well as phenomena that only occurs at the nanoscale. This workshop will investigate several examples of nature's applications of nanoscale phenomena and how researchers are applying that knowledge to new products and applications. Education content applicable for integration into traditional science courses will be presented.

Presenter: Deb Newberry

This summer MNT-EC is offering a three-day workshop in partnership with the University of Minnesota – Environmental Health Sciences Division. Topics currently planned for each day.

  1. Occupational Hygiene Principles Applied to MNT
  2. Measurement of Airborne and Colloidal MNT Particles
  3. Preventing Exposures to MNT Particles
  4. Practical Applications of MNT Health and Safety Principles

Offered by the University’s Environmental Health Sciences Division and its Nano Center, the MNT Health and Safety workshop will cover safety practices in the instructional laboratory, including understanding micro/nanoparticle properties, selecting and using personal protective equipment, and safely carrying out chemical syntheses of nanomaterials.

(4 days)

Holiday Inn Portland-by the Bay88 Spring StPortlandME04101

The 2024 Postsecondary Disability Training Institute (PTI) Collaborative on Postsecondary Education and Disability Conference will be taking place from June 4th – 7th in Portland, Maine. The objective of the Training Institute is to assist concerned professionals to meet the unique needs of college students with disabilities. Participants can select sessions about a wide range of cutting-edge topics in variety of formats, including 3-day strands, single sessions, poster presentations and pre-institute sessions. All formats provide participants with in-depth information and adequate time for questions and follow-up activities. 

Participants also have opportunities to share information and network with each other at various activities throughout the week.

Santa Fe College Ron and Norita Davis Center17500 SW Archer RdArcherFL32618

Rising 9th - 12th grade students can attend an 8-day summer STEM camp at one of the five Santa Fe College Academic Centers. The summer 2024 curriculum will cover hands-on learning for rocketry, where students can learn to design, build and launch rockets along with improving math skills. 

There will be no cost for this program for campers and GRRATE is excited about getting students thinking about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) technical fields after graduation.

This is an 8-day camp offered in five locations from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Andrews Center (Starke) - June 24 - July 5, 2024
  • Blount Center (Downtown Gainesville) - June 17 - 27, 2024
  • Davis Center (Archer) - June 3 - 13, 2024
  • Perry Center (Alachua) - July 15 - 25, 2024
  • Watson Center (Keystone Heights) - July 15 - 25, 2024

(3 days)

San Diego Convention Center111 Harbor DriveSan DiegoCA92101

BIO 2024 is heading back West to San Diego, CA at the San Diego Convention Center. This conference features innovative programming around the current and future state of biotech. Including areas like therapeutic frontiers, the business of biotech, regulatory and policy outlooks, and human capital.

Also, take part in BIO One-on-One Partnering to find potential business partners and request meetings through our easy-to-use online system. You can expect to find senior biotech executives, business development leaders, and investors from premier firms participating.

(3 days)

Sheraton Dallas400 Olive StDallasTX75201

This year’s conference theme “Strengthening Ecosystems: Aligning Stakeholders to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap” highlights the collective effort to strengthen the cybersecurity landscape. By joining forces with key partners, we can foster a more robust cybersecurity ecosystem to bridge the workforce gap.

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.

(4 days)

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center6700 N Gaylord Rockies BlvdAuroraCO80019

The Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) is the premier international event that brings together the best in packaging, components and microelectronic systems science, technology and education in an environment of cooperation and technical exchange. ECTC is sponsored by the IEEE Electronics Packaging Society.

The technical program contains papers covering leading edge developments and technical innovations across the packaging spectrum. Topics include advanced packaging, modeling and simulation, Photonics, interconnections, materials and processing, applied reliability, assembly and manufacturing technology, components and RF, and emerging technologies.

NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence is the definitive gathering of community and technical college educators passionate about teaching and learning. Over the years, NISOD’s annual conference has provided faculty, administrators, and staff with the resources, ideas, and solutions that drive excellence in all areas of community and technical college campuses.

Attend this webinar to learn about volunteer opportunities with BioMADE’s new mentorship program. The program welcomes volunteers from both BioMADE member and non-member organizations. Please feel free to share this information with your colleagues who may be interested. The goal of the mentorship program is to inspire and provide guidance to community college and university students interested in learning about bioindustrial manufacturing careers and help build a diverse future workforce. The program is seeking mentors and/or volunteers in northern California for career development activities for three cohorts of students in the 2024/2025 academic year. Attend this webinar to learn how you can get involved. 

This webinar covers all aspects of the budget and budget justification for NSF ATE proposals. Topics include: how to prepare a budget for your NSF ATE grant, what to include in your budget category, how to align the budget and project description, how to prepare a budget justification, and how to avoid common errors. Upon completion you will know how to build a budget and budget justification for a competitive grant proposal for NSF ATE.

This webinar will introduce accessibility techniques and approaches to help livestream event producers plan and design their virtual, hybrid, or in-person events that get broadcasted. 

This webinar will look at examples of different types of livestreams, basic equipment and software that's needed, and how to manage human-written live captions and sign language interpretation.  

In addition to accessibility, this webinar will touch on low-carbon producing as well as using commons-based, open-source software for livestreaming.

This workshop is intended for community college faculty interested in becoming cybersecurity faculty or faculty wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty.

The Ethical Hacking workshop is an in-depth and comprehensive course that delves into the common tactics employed by hackers to breach systems. From SQL injection and spear phishing to buffer overflows, this workshop equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to defend against these attacks. By immersing you in the hacker mindset, you will gain a better understanding of how to anticipate and protect against potential threats.

The goal of BioMADE’s mentorship program is to inspire and provide guidance to community college and university students in northern California interested in learning about bioindustrial manufacturing careers. The mentorship program welcomes learners with diverse levels of science knowledge, including undergraduates with limited science backgrounds, as well as recent graduates and those holding associate/bachelor’s degrees in both science and non-science disciplines. Attend this webinar to learn how you can get involved.

Join technologists and industry experts from around the world for a one-day live virtual technology conference. Register for a full day of technical workshops, talks, and career networking sessions on the latest industry trends and opportunities to connect with other professionals to help you thrive in your career.

(3 days)

Argonne National Laboratory9700 S. Cass AvenueLemontIL60439

This engaging workshop will introduce educators to national laboratory research in bioenergy. Participants will explore how the Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program, a case study-based bioenergy education curriculum, can be effectively incorporated into the classroom and help to educate students on this clean energy STEM pathway.

The case study-based bioenergy education curriculum is intended to be taught in diverse settings including community colleges, technical colleges, universities, and upper-level high school classrooms. Created by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, BRIDGES provides background and foundational materials for students and instructors with no prior bioenergy knowledge.

The agenda will include presentations by scientists, tours, discussions, and training on teaching the Bioenergy Research Education and Bridge (BRIDGES) Program case studies developed by DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory. Each BRIDGES case study toolkit includes guides for students and instructors, with a focus on careers in biofuels, plastics upcycling, sustainable aviation fuel, and more!

The workshop will take place at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, and participation is by application only. Space is limited. College faculty from across the nation are invited, with priority going to applications from instructors from community colleges and technical colleges. Travel support is available for those located more than 50 miles from Argonne National Laboratory’s physical address.

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.

The goal of BioMADE’s mentorship program is to inspire and provide guidance to community college and university students in northern California interested in learning about bioindustrial manufacturing careers. The mentorship program welcomes learners with diverse levels of science knowledge, including undergraduates with limited science backgrounds, as well as recent graduates and those holding associate/bachelor’s degrees in both science and non-science disciplines. Attend this webinar to learn how you can get involved.

ASMC brings together manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, and academia to solve manufacturing challenges with innovative strategies and methodologies. 

ASMC is the leading international technical conference for discussing solutions that improve the collective manufacturing expertise of the semiconductor industry. Solving the challenges presented by semiconductor manufacturing is a combined effort by device makers, equipment and materials suppliers, and academics. ASMC provides an unparalleled platform for semiconductor professionals to network and learn the latest in the practical application of advanced manufacturing strategies and methodologies. Technical presentations at ASMC highlight industry innovations with specific results, and select ASMC manuscripts are published in the ASMC Special Section of IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing.

In response to community requests, InnovATEBIO will be holding a series of community meetings organized by topic. All meetings will be Fridays from 12:30-2:00 pm Eastern time. Join presenters Friday, May 10th to talk about Program Development, Articulations, Policy, and Advocacy.

Five symposia provide the opportunity to learn, experience, and discuss the latest tools, techniques, and technologies for Teaching, Practicing, Demonstrating, and Showcasing Cybersecurity Capabilities.

 3CS includes a symposium in each of the five areas below:

  • Community College Cyber Summit
  • Cybersecurity Science and Practice Symposium
  • Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Symposium
  • Cyber Technology and Careers Symposium
  • Cyber Games, Simulations, and Competition Symposium

This webinar covers all the Forms that make up an NSF ATE final proposal submission. Topics include: (1) the purpose of various forms associated with NSF ATE proposals; (2) what data to enter into each form. The forms included are: cover sheet, project summary, project description, references cited, senior personnel forms (current and pending support, biosketches, collaborators and other affiliations), facilities, equipment and other resources, data management plan, project data form, and other supplemental documents.  As a note, budget and budget justification are covered in a separate webinar. Upon completion you will know the importance of providing consistent information on all forms and recognize common errors to avoid.

This workshop is intended for community college faculty interested in becoming cybersecurity faculty or faculty wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty.

ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management. If you are a mid-career IT professional aspiring to senior management roles in IT security and control, CISM can get you the visibility you need.

(3 days)

Penn State Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization114 Lubert BuildingUniversity ParkPA16802

These workshops present overviews of the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many areas and the basics of nanofabrication processes. The three-day workshops are broken down into daily lectures by CNEU staff and lab sessions on nanofabrication in the CNEU teaching cleanroom. Additional workshop details, hotel information, and finanical support details will be included in a confirmation email.

Target audience: Post secondary and secondary science and technology educators with a desire to create additional learning opportunities for their students.
Possible Topics: Cleanroom safety, Vacuum, Evaporation, Metrology, Lithography, SEM, AFM, Etching, CVD, and ideas on how to implement these into your lessons, courses, and programs.

The exponential increase in nanotechnology research and equipment had led to a new level of understanding of the world around us. That understanding is resulting in new applications and products.

These include glaucoma detection based on the structure in a butterfly’s wing, shark skin structures applied to airplane wings that reduces air friction and increases fuel efficiency and small stations that pull water out of desert air. The research and multiple applications rely on macro level traditional science concepts as well as phenomena that only occurs at the nanoscale. This workshop will investigate several examples of nature’s applications of nanoscale phenomena and how researchers are applying that knowledge to new products and applications. Education content applicable for integration into traditional science courses will be presented.

Denying a student's request for a particular accommodation can be hard. This webinar will offer practical guidance regarding the process you should undertake before saying "no" to a request, how to word your response to the student, holding firm in the face of push-back from students and parents, and best practices for documenting your decision and communications. Whether you are in a one-person office or a large office setting, this webinar will offer helpful advice for navigating this sometimes sticky situation with sensitivity for the student's position and understanding of your role in the accommodations process.

Biomanufacturing uses biological systems, including plants and microbes, to create new materials or alternatives to existing everyday materials like plastics, chemicals, fabrics, and nutraceuticals. By some estimates, up to 60% of materials in the global consumer product supply chain could be produced biologically, resulting in domestic economic growth while lowering embodied carbon emissions and reducing environmental pollution. This webinar will review current trends in biomanufacturing with BioMADE, a non-profit Manufacturing Innovation Institute supported by the Department of Defense, which is working to enable domestic bioindustrial research, commercialization, and manufacturing at all scales. The presentation will cover how manufacturing institutes work, how small-medium sized manufacturers can evaluate opportunities for integrating biomaterials into their supply chains, and how faculty, startups, and K-12 schools can partner on projects intended to advance US bioindustrial product research, development, and education. A selection of BioMADE’s Technical and Education & Workforce Development projects will be featured as case studies.

This workshop is intended for community college faculty wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty.

Earning the CISSP proves you have what it takes to effectively design, implement, and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. With a CISSP, you validate your expertise and become an (ISC)² member, unlocking a broad array of exclusive resources, educational tools, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

ASME's 2nd Annual Aerospace Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference (SSDM) gathers aerospace structures, structural dynamics, and materials engineers and researchers from industry, academia, and government agencies to discuss technical advancements in this growing sector. The program is designed to not only showcase the latest research but also encourage meaningful dialogue in a dynamic setting.

Attend SSDM to:

  • Meet your next R&D partner: Connect with government agencies.
  • Advance your products: Choose among hundreds of technical presentations to discover new ways to build, test, and develop aerospace technologies
  • Facilitate product advancement: Participate in sessions focused on applied technological design and development
  • Expand your knowledge in specialized topic areas: Discover new avenues in aerospace structures, structural dynamics, or material
  • Promote your company: Connect with aerospace industry decision makers in person to stay ahead of your competition

Water is essential for every function in living systems. Water is being impacted by multiple negative factors. True statements, and researchers are working to solve the issues with getting clean water to 8 billion people.

Nanotechnology concepts are being applied not only to detect toxins and measure the quality of water but also to purify polluted water and sources. The science and technology that is driving these developments is dependent upon multiple concepts from traditional physics and chemistry concepts. In this workshop, applications of nanotechnology for water sensing and purification will be explained and used as examples of how nanoscience concepts can be introduced into tradition high school and college level courses. Examples of activities and potential experiments will be covered.

This webinar is part of the InnovATEBIO 2024 series of virtual ATE project talks.  This series features leaders in biotechnology workforce education from across the US sharing their work on exciting projects funded by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program.  The ATE program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.

Each talk will be 20 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion.

Talk 1: Effective Industry & Student Engagement with Speed Networking 

Talk 2: Module Development for Bioindustrial Manufacturing Workforce Readiness

Go beyond focusing solely on presenting yourself as the optimal candidate and utilize the interview to determine if an internship/job opportunity is a “Good Fit” for you. In this workshop you’ll gain strategies to clarify your career and educational goals and frame questions to obtain accurate information to assess if a workplace will support those goals, while also learning to recognize potential misalignments.

Learning outcomes:

  • Define what a ‘bad fit' or 'toxic work environment’ is
  • Outline and clarify your own goals before the interview
  • Use questions during an interview to determine whether a workplace is in alignment with your goals and values
  • Articulate strategies and practice language to frame questions
  • Describe examples of verbal and non-verbal red flags indicating the opportunity may not be a “Good Fit”
  • Describe factors that can make it difficult to recognize and weigh the potential impact of red flags during and after an interview

Join CREATE for their upcoming webinar, Two Lessons in Alternative Energy. In the first lesson students will each play a role as scientists, engineers, advertising agents and consultants for their company in an effort to convince the community that their source of alternative energy is the best. In the second lesson students will design and test blade shapes for a wind turbine, analyze data on wind capacity, experiment with a lux meter, determine the environmental impact of solar panels based on geography, and adjust parameters to change the effectiveness of solar panels.

Presenter: Greg Hogan, Middle School Science Instructor

(9 days)

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas650 S Griffin StDallasTX75202

The 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship, presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, will be held April 25 through May 3 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. The annual event brings together the top VEX IQ Robotics Competition, VEX Robotics Competition, and VEX U Robotics Competition teams from around the globe to celebrate their accomplishments and be crowned champions.

(3 days)

Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown - Pioneer Square225 South King St.SeattleWA98014

In these free hands-on, interactive workshops, attendees will learn how to develop and leverage a future-facing set of skill standards for any technical discipline.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed via a stipend. Participating schools must send at least two people: one faculty member and one administrator.

"ITSS Summit" attendees will...

  • Understand the elements of the BILT (Business and Industry Leadership Team) Model and the skill standards development cycle
  • Discuss strategies for recruiting subject matter experts
  • Practice preparing and hosting SME meetings to prioritize in-demand job skills and KPIs
  • Convert the job skills into student learning outcomes
  • Workshop implementing the skill standard materials into curriculum
  • Develop mentored “action plans” for next steps

This workshop is funded and tailored specifically for community and technical college faculty members wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty participants.

Validate your expertise and get the leverage you need to move up in your teaching career. With a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, you can do just that. CISA is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems.

(4 days)

San Diego Convention Center111 Harbor DrSan DiegoCA92101

XPONENTIAL is a yearly gathering of global leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Founded on the belief that cross-pollination drives innovation, it features opportunities to connect and problem-solve with experts across markets and domains. 

At XPONENTIAL, more than 7,500 of the world’s top experts in autonomous technology come together to change the course of human progress. This event is proud to welcome technologists, users, buyers, policymakers, and strategists from over 20 industries and 60 countries. No matter your role, XPONENTIAL will help you stay competitive and take advantage of immediate business opportunities. 

XPONENTIAL is co-hosted by The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA). As the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics and one of the world’s largest organizers of international trade shows, their teams are committed to ensuring that new autonomous technologies are implemented in safe and equitable ways — so that autonomy works for everyone.

(4 days)

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis1300 Nicollet MallMinneapolisMN55403

The ABRF Annual Meeting is an international program that provides timely updates on cutting-edge science and its execution in a shared resource/core facility setting. These meetings also offer informative and practical workshops as well as ample networking opportunities with academics, corporate, and technology partner colleagues.

Lexington Public Library, Central Library140 E Main StLexingtonKY40507

Join Advanced Manufacturing: Girls Can, Too for one of their Spring Saturday Workshops for middle and high school students to engage them with hands-on activities related to industrial maintenance. This Saturday the workshop will work on a 3D Printing Project.

The overall goal of the project is to recruit and retain more women in Industrial Maintenance Technology by increasing awareness and providing learning opportunities and mentoring beginning in middle school. Girls and young women will gain access to relevant dual credit courses in high school and have high levels of contact with faculty and industry professionals who are women.

Join KidWind for this hydropower virtual workshop to explore the science of water based power!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of water power including the science and technology of hydropower turbines. This workshop will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and will go through how to use these materials in the classroom. This workshop has self guided and in-person components.

Some things to know:

  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge of hydropower is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • You will need access to a sink to do some basic hydropower experiments.
  • KidWind will ship you a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code CREATEWK2024 to reduce the registration cost to $10. Register by April 10th to receive materials prior to the workshop.

The Sanford Center1111 Event Center Dr NEBemidjiMN56601

The mission of the GigaZone TechXpo is to spark excitement and create opportunities with technology by connecting students and job seekers with employers, educators and technology enthusiasts from across northern Minnesota. 

The event will be held concurrently with the GigaZone Gaming Championship, an arena-style e-gaming competition produced by Paul Bunyan Communications. Last year’s event attracted more than 4,000. 

The TechXpo will allow businesses that are creatively leveraging technology the opportunity to demonstrate their innovations to a large group of tech-savvy, potential employees. Educators and educational institutions can have their tech-oriented students show off projects and promote technology training programs they offer to their students.

The upcoming Red Team Competition from Bay Area Cyber League is an opportunity for high school and community college students to showcase their cybersecurity skills. This event is open to all students with a passion for technology and security.

As part of the competition, work in teams to identify vulnerabilities and exploit weaknesses in simulated networks, systems and more. Winning teams will receive recognition and prizes. Join this thrilling experience to learn, grow, and collaborate with other like-minded individuals.

In this webinar, a student project is presented in which undergraduate Mechatronics students conducted a scientific research to solve a common everyday problem, and designed and built a system for that purpose.  The goal of the project is to seek to solve the issue of the heat in parked vehicles in the summer through the use of a solar-powered cooling system.

This webinar is part of CREATE's Innovation series and runs approximately 30 minutes.

Presenter: Dr. Khalid Tantawi is an Assistant Professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

GIS instructors worldwide are invited to join this session to learn more about the Blue Marble Academic Program. In this hour-long webinar, Blue Marble will explain how the program works and demonstrate how instructors can benefit from using the free Global Mapper Academic Curriculum.

Blue Marble’s academic licensing program provides complimentary access to both Global Mapper and Geographic Calculator for accredited schools and colleges in the United States, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy. Discounted licensing is also available to academic institutions in other parts of the world. Register today to find out how to bring Global Mapper to your classroom!

This webinar covers all aspects of the budget and budget justification for NSF ATE proposals. Topics include: how to prepare a budget for your NSF ATE grant, what to include in your budget category, how to align the budget and project description, how to prepare a budget justification, and how to avoid common errors. Upon completion you will know how to build a budget and budget justification for a competitive grant proposal for NSF ATE.

This webinar offers an opportunity to hear from disability professionals from a variety of school types and office sizes describing how they evaluate and implement accommodations that require interaction with faculty. When offices have to say no to students who request this accommodation, how do they do it? What other accommodations or supports may be offered to those students? When the accommodation is approved, how is the communication structured? How do understaffed offices find the time for required negotiation with faculty? Are there templates or tricks to help facilitate and expedite the work? Join this conversation to hear how other offices are handling this complicated issue. This webinar will be two hours long, to allow plenty of time for discussion and Q&A.

(3 days)

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront225 E Coastline DrJacksonvilleFL32202

The State Leadership and Skills Conference is the premier CTE event in the state of Florida. The top students in over 100 different skill and leadership competitions gather to compete against their peers for a chance to advance to the National Leadership and Skills Conference. These competitions allow students to hone their technical skills, connect with business and industry, and become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.

In addition to competitions, students are invited to participate in other conference activities to further their careers and connect them with potential future employers. During the Meet the Employer Career Fair, more than 50 local, state, and national companies are looking to recruit and hire students for immediate job openings. The CONNECTED Expo and Trade Show showcases business and industry partners and their products, services, and career opportunities.

Would you like to learn how solar PV works & develop lesson plans for your classroom? Join CREATE for the STEM Educator Virtual Solar Institute.

Included with the course: 

  • Six complete solar PV lesson packages (and access to many more!). 
  • $200 in solar PV equipment to implement CREATE’s lessons (classroom solar module, electrical meters, solar power meter) at no cost to you! 
  • Lab equipment award application to request student sets of solar PV equipment to support teaching solar in your classroom (valued at $1200). 
  • Professional instruction using CREATE’s lessons and equipment in your classroom. 
  • Opportunity to win up to $1000 through Teaching Innovation competitions by demonstrating effective use of your lesson plan in the classroom. 


Schedule: 

  • Saturday, April 13, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CST  
  • Wednesday, April 17, 6:00-7:00 pm CST  
  • Saturday, April 20, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CST  
  • Wednesday, April 24, 6:00-7:00 pm CST  
  • Saturday, April 27, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm CST

Meet with Dr. Sandy Porter, co-founder of Biotech-Careers.org, a website built for exploring biotech/bioscience careers, especially those coming through community college programs. Learn how to effectively utilize this extensive resource to learn about career areas, Bay Area companies, future job opportunities and more.

Join CREATE for this webinar to learn about a lesson co-created by STEM educators in NC that invites students to examine how current and future energy sources and systems impact people and communities. This collaborative lesson introduces students to the concept of energy justice by fostering learning about how energy sources, their production, distribution, and associated waste (e.g., coal ash), along with the generation and distribution of electricity, affect communities. The lesson features real-life energy stories and relevant online mapping tools, such as the EPA’s Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool, support inquiry by enabling students to ask about and examine relationships between energy infrastructure and community demographics. Students use an adaptation of the Energy Justice Scorecard (Baker, et al. 2019) published by Initiative for Energy Justice as a tool to evaluate the extent to which a relevant energy story promotes energy justice. Ultimately, this lesson prepares students to be able to describe the features of a “just transition” to a clean energy future.

(2 days)

Northampton Community College3835 Green Pond RdBethlehemPA18020

Five symposia provide the opportunity to learn, experience, and discuss the latest tools, techniques, and technologies for Teaching, Practicing, Demonstrating, and Showcasing Cybersecurity Capabilities.

3CS includes a symposium in each of the five areas below.

  • Community College Cyber Summit: The granddaddy and foundation of the 3CS program that has welcomed those interested in experiential cybersecurity education for over a decade. Presentation sessions in classrooms with support for hybrid sessions about practice improvements for cybersecurity education Included with General Admission.
  • Cybersecurity Science and Practice Symposium: Poster and classroom presentation sessions with support for hybrid attendance about evidence-based professional and instructional cybersecurity practices -- the human factors of cybersecurity.
  • Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Symposium: Cybersecurity skill development workshops on specialized topics not typically taught in higher education courses but required to develop the skills needed to advance in the cybersecurity profession.
  • Cyber Technology and Careers Symposium: Open spaces supporting an exhibit hall with demonstration sessions and a career fair - combining a job fair and a talent fair. 
  • Cyber Games, Simulations, and Competition Symposium: Individual and team-based interactive challenges and opportunities for hands-on experience with or observation of demonstrations of skills in the Cyber Ready Arcade, including the new Community College Collegiate Defense Competition (3CDC) 

Over the past few years, it seems there has been an increase in the number of disabled students coming to disability offices with a history of having received “extra time for assignments” as an accommodation. Students who seek this accommodation are often either students with disabilities affecting focus or reading, including ADHD, LD, Autism, and TBI, or students with chronic health conditions who may miss assignment deadlines due to an exacerbation of their condition. Many received this accommodation in high school and expect it to continue in postsecondary education. However, is this accommodation always reasonable in college settings? This webinar will broadly explore when this accommodation is--and is not--reasonable, relative to our institutional responsibilities of equal access, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. It will also touch on the college’s significant obligations to work with faculty and students to implement it, when it is approved. This is the first of a two-part series: the second webinar will include a panel of disability professionals from a variety of school types and office sizes describing how they evaluate and implement accommodations that require interaction with faculty.

Northland College Aerospace Site13892 Airport DriveThief River FallsMN56701

Brought to you by Northland Community and Technical College and the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), this event is open to all students (grades 7-12) and teachers, and offers a variety of 50-minute hands-on learning activities directly related to Northland Aerospace programs. Schools/students can choose to attend one session or make it a day-trip and attend all of the sessions throughout the day. All sessions are 100% cost-free! 

There will also be a general public open house event in the evening. The evening open house will be open to students & children, educators, parents, and community members of all ages. The evening open house times are TBD & all updates & information will be posted on the NCAT website.

(3 days)

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center2800 Opryland DrNashvilleTN37214

The WiCyS conference is the premier event to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women and allies in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry.

Conference components include: Keynote Speakers, Technical Presentations, Workshops, Panels, Lightning Talks, Networking Socials, Résumé Reviews, Mock Interviews, Professional Headshots, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students, Capture-the-Flag Competition, Breakfast to honor military and more.

(2 days)

Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Biscayne Bay Campus3000 N.E. 151st StreetNorth MiamiFL33199

Join the 2024 Wine Chemistry Workshop in North Miami, FL hosted by VESTA at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Biscayne Bay Campus from April 6-7th, 2024. The cost is $200 and open to the public - must be 21+ years old.

Day 1 topics include:

  • Malolactic Fermentation: Monitoring by Paper Chromotography
  • Soluble Solids: Determination by Refractometry
  • Soluble Solids: Sugar per Berry by Refractometry
  • Hydrogen Ion Concentration: pH Meter Measurement
  • Titratable Acidity: Titrametric Procedure & Nitrogen: Estimate of YAN by Formal Titration
  • Sugars: Reducing Sugars by Visual Rapid Estimation

Day 2 topics include:

  • Ethanol: Ebulliometric Analysis
  • Sulfur Dioxide: Aeration/Oxidation
  • Distillation and Titration Procedure
  • Sulfur Dioxide: Ripper
  • Titration Procedure
  • Acetic Acid: Steam Distillation of Volatile Acid Using Cash Still

John D. Odegard UND Aerospace3980 Campus RoadGrand ForksND58202

Tour the facilities and stamp your Aerospace Passport at various hands-on stations, fly spacecraft and aircraft simulators, and experience the thrill at UND Aerospace. A day full of fun and prizes, it's bound to be a good time!

This webinar is part of the InnovATEBIO 2024 series of virtual ATE project talks.  This series features leaders in biotechnology workforce education from across the US sharing their work on exciting projects funded by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program.  The ATE program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.

Each talk will be 20 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion.

Talk 1: The NOBLE Project

Talk 2: Catalyzing Creativity Through Antibody Engineering Hackathons

Don't miss out on this upcoming webinar, where presenters delve into the vital role of energy education in today’s climate-challenged world, especially focusing on engaging the next generation early on. Join CREATE as they explore the transformative impact of the Academy of Green Technology program, revolutionizing education through the integration of cutting-edge drone technology in the energy industry.

The competencies you built in prior work experiences are the bridge to a career in biotechnology. In this workshop, presenters will help you strategically position yourself within your internship application, drawing on the strength of your transferable skills through a tailored competency model informed by the insights of community college alumni and their mentors who have adeptly navigated biotech career transitions.

(5 days)

Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)221 S 4th St.LouisvilleKY40202

AACC hosts one of the most significant professional development events for leaders in community colleges and providers engaged with the two-year college sector. This event includes high-energy keynote presentations and breakout sessions addressing the sector's most pressing issues and opportunities, disruptive technology showcases, deep-dive problem solving work sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

This webinar is part of the InnovATEBIO 2024 series of virtual ATE project talks.  This series features leaders in biotechnology workforce education from across the US sharing their work on exciting projects funded by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. The ATE program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.

Each talk will be 20 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion.

Talk 1:  Final Outcomes of Dual Credit High School-Community College DNA Sequencing and Genomics Project, NSF-ATE Award #2055607 & International Opportunities for Biotechnology Education from Japan, Spain, and Iceland

Talk 2:  Expansion, Curriculum Evolution and Enhancement during BioTechnician Training (ExCEEd BTT)

Meet with Dr. Ron Susek, Biotechnology Industry Consultant with decades of experience, to learn how to effectively craft your resume and prepare for interviewing for an internship or job in the biosciences.

MN State Capitol Rotunda75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr BoulevardSt PaulMN55155

The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem and SciMathMN invite you to join a morning of STEM exhibitions, demonstrations, and networking! They will be showcasing a wide array of STEM-based programming across Minnesota through hands-on, interactive and student-focused learning innovations at the 2024 STEM Day at the Capitol.

(2 days)

Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center6155 Earle Brown DrBrooklyn CenterMN55430

This conference attracts aviation maintenance professionals, including college and university students, from Minnesota and around the country for continuing education credit, networking, and Inspection Authorization renewal. The conference offers 11 hours of training over one and a half days. Attendees can earn their eight hours of FAA-required annual accredited training toward their IA certification. There are concurrent sessions that provide aircraft maintenance related topics. The FAA will be on-site to answer your questions. The annual aviation technician conference also showcases over 50 industry exhibits featuring the latest and best in aviation projects, technology, and services, along with career recruiting opportunities. 

(2 days)

Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center6155 Earle Brown DriveBrooklyn CenterMN55430

This conference attracts aviation maintenance professionals, including college and university students, from Minnesota and around the country for continuing education credit, networking, and Inspection Authorization renewal. The conference offers 11 hours of training over one and a half days. Attendees can earn their eight hours of FAA-required annual accredited training toward their IA certification. There are concurrent sessions that provide aircraft maintenance related topics. The FAA will be on-site to answer your questions.

The annual aviation technician conference also showcases over 50 industry exhibits featuring the latest and best in aviation projects, technology, and services, along with career recruiting opportunities.

(3 days)

EPRI Charlotte Office1200 West WT Harris Boulevard Building 1CharlotteNC28262

ASME's Conference for Advanced Reactor Deployment (CARD) connects executive leaders and engineers in the small modular reactor (SMR) and micro reactor nuclear technology industries with utility, regulatory, and financial leaders to discover opportunities in the nuclear supply chain and advance clean energy solutions. The program is designed to not only showcase the latest reactor technology but also encourage meaningful dialogue in a comfortable setting.

Symposia is the plural form of symposium. 3CS includes a symposium in each of the five areas below:

  • Community College Cyber Summit: Presentation sessions in classrooms with support for hybrid sessions about practice improvements for cybersecurity education Included with General Admission.
  • Cybersecurity Science and Practice Symposium: Presentation sessions in classrooms with support for hybrid sessions about evidence-based professional and educational cybersecurity practices -- the human factors of cybersecurity. Included with General Admission.
  • Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Symposium: Cybersecurity skill development workshops in computer labs. Additional cost to attend.
  • Cyber Technology and Careers Symposium: Open spaces supporting an exhibit hall with demonstration sessions and a career fair - combining a job fair and a talent fair.  Included with General Admission, but can be purchased separately.
  • Cyber Games, Simulations, and Competition Symposium: Individual and team-based interactive challenges and opportunity for hands-on experience with or observation of demonstrations of skills in the Cyber Ready Arcade, the regional final of the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MACCDC), and the new Community College Collegiate Defense Competition (3CDC) Included with General Admission.

These five symposia provide the opportunity to learn, experience, and discuss the latest tools, techniques, and technologies for Teaching, Practicing, Demonstrating, and Showcasing Cybersecurity Capabilities.

With the expansive list of operations in Global Mapper Pro, even experienced long-time program users often discover functionality they were unaware of. Join this hour-long GeoTalks Express session to investigate some of the lesser-known features in Global Mapper Pro and some best practice tips and tricks in the program.

(3 days)

Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) Technology Development Center (TDC)6410 Langfield RdHoustonTX77092

The Robotics for Inspection & Maintenance Summit (RFIM) is back March 19-21, 2024, at the PRCI Technology Development Center in Houston, TX, the energy capital of the world! Don't miss this opportunity to experience live demonstrations of the latest in robotics equipment and join in dynamic conversations driving the future of robotics forward. The RFIM Summit is also an opportunity to network and make meaningful connections with industry leaders, equipment manufacturers, influencers, practitioners, and the sharpest minds in the industry.

ASME's RFIM Summit brings together a cross-industry community of asset owners, robotic inspection service providers, robotic maintenance providers, robotic and drone OEMs, sensor OEMs, and data analytic/software providers. Experts involved in all facets of the robotics industry will share valuable insights on the latest robotic and data analytics technologies to help businesses optimize inspection, maintenance, and repair while improving safety and lowering costs. 

(4 days)

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center2450 Galleria ParkwayAtlantaGA30339

MEEd THEME: Emerging Trends and Technologies in Mechanical Engineering
The ASME Mechanical Engineering Education Summit (MEEd), which launched in 1989, is the only conference specifically for mechanical engineering and related Chairs/Deans/Department Heads and other leaders that address issues affecting the current and future state of engineering education.

(4 days)

Hyatt Regency Orange County11999 Harbor BlvdGarden GroveCA92840

The Innovations Conference, now in its 27th year, is the foremost convening for professionals dedicated to improving and enhancing teaching and learning, leadership and management, and the community college experience. This international event provides a forum for collaboration among academic experts and thought leaders, while granting participants exclusive access to the most inventive and inspirational community college programs from around the world.

Conference Tracks:

  • Leadership and Organization
  • Learning and Teaching
  • Student Support and Development
  • Workforce Preparation and Development

Join KidWind for a three-hour virtual workshop to explore the science of the power grid!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of energy and the how the power grid works. This workshop will discuss the history of the power grid and the role of different forms of power in producing energy, as well as the consequences for the future of energy generation in the U.S. It will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and will go through how to use these materials in the classroom. This workshop has self guided and in-person components.

Some things to know:

  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge of hydropower is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • You will need access to a sink to do some basic hydropower experiments.
  • KidWind will ship you a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code CREATEWK2024 to reduce the registration cost to $10. Register by March 6th to receive materials prior to the workshop.

A career conversation with your mentor-manager is essentially a negotiation. It's a time to discuss your career path, what types of support your mentor-manager is willing and able to offer, and the level of productivity they'll need to see to continue to support you.

Using best practices from Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (Stone, Patton, Heen and Fisher), participants will go through the steps of preparing for a negotiation (including identifying conversational goals and concerns about the conversation, assessing their research mentor's position and preferences, etc.), brainstorm different conversational tactics for each stage of a negotiation (including opening the conversation, negotiating different issues, coming to agreement and ending a conversation) and consider steps post-conversation.

Workshop participants will come away with strategies to:

  • Identify the steps to prepare for a career conversation
  • Consider how your mentor-manager would prefer to have this conversation
  • Develop talking points to keep the conversation on track
  • Discuss how to open, have and exit the conversation
  • Identify strategies if a conversation becomes contentious
  • Describe next steps post-conversation(s)

The 2024 Nebraska Research and Innovation Conference — Diamond Quantum Sensing: Challenges and Opportunities — will take place Thursday, March 14, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Lincoln. This all-day meeting includes invited speakers and poster sessions with student and post-doctoral researchers from Nebraska’ EQUATE project. The cost to attend this event is free, however pre-registration is required.

(2 days)

West Valley College14000 Fruitvale AveSaratogaCA95070

This conference is designed for educators at all levels, but others are welcomed to register for the event.

Day 1 - March 14th

  • Keynote Speaker: Nicole Bonk-Skydio Director of Flight Testing
  • Morning Presentations: ESRI-Skydio
  • Afternoon Workshops include: Drone2Map, Pix-4D Cloud, Drone Deploy, Flight Demos, and Flight Experience

Day 2 - March 15th

  • Keynote Speaker: TBD
  • Presentations and Workshops include: Emergency Response (Fire and Police), Utilities- (TBD), Transportation- (TBD), Agriculture- (TBD), and Drone Delivery (TBD)

Corporate Participants:

  • Esri Drone2Map Team
  • Skydio Team

Join the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development and Trident Technical College as they discuss a new electric vehicle maintenance and manufacturing curriculum that can be used in technological education beginning in Fall 2024. The webinar will provide an overview of the curriculum and how to deploy it within the existing automotive and mechatronics courses. Participants will also learn about industry involvement as subject matter experts in this content and the future of EVs in the Southeast.

(4 days)

Palm Springs Convention Centers277 North Avenida CaballerosPalm SpringsCA92262

Join your global developer community at the Esri Developer Summit—an event designed to show you how to build cutting-edge apps using advanced mapping technology. Explore hundreds of hours of technical workshops and sessions and learn development best practices from GIS experts.

The National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE) and the Washington State Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) are funding a limited number of $600 scholarships for one of the following virtual workshops to eligible community college faculty as part of their mission to support cybersecurity instruction and to encourage faculty who want to teach cybersecurity.

They will offer 3 different workshops that run on Saturday mornings from March 9 - April 6, 2024 for 2 hours each from 8-10AM PST. The topics include:

  • CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
  • CCNP Advanced Routing and Services [ENARSI]
  • Cyber Security Operations Associate

A limited number of scholarships are available. Applicants will be placed on a waitlist after the workshop is full. Complete the registration and scholarship application by February 25, 2024.  Applicants will be notified of their approval status via email.

Welcome to the InnovATEBIO 2024 series of virtual ATE project talks.  This series features leaders in biotechnology workforce education from across the US sharing their work on exciting projects funded by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program.  The ATE program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.

Each talk will be 20 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion.

Talk 1:  Bio Blend 1.0: Using Self-Assessment to Stay on Track

Description: Bio Blend 1.0 Project Team and Evaluators, Cosgrove and Associates, will share grant background information and a self-assessment tool created by the Cosgrove’s to monitor grant progress and evaluate: partnerships, activities, challenges, actions taken to address challenges and outcomes.

Talk 2:  Social Dogs

Description: This project will create a mobile version of DNA Subway.

While feedback is a valuable tool for guiding professional development, its full potential is often untapped. Learn to transform feedback into actionable, practical and impactful development strategies by adopting a shared competency language with your teammates and to create a focused learning roadmap during your internship.

The ITEEA Annual conference is an unparalleled professional learning opportunity for technology, engineering, and STEM educators featuring dozens of special interest sessions, ITEEA’s renowned STEM Showcase, and exciting social and networking events.

Illinois Conference Center111 St Mary’s Rd.ChampaignIL61820

Join in this summit to explore how technology solutions are addressing some of the most significant challenges facing agriculture today – and learn about what is on the horizon. One of the premier AgTech hubs in the nation, Champaign-Urbana is uniquely positioned to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and industry for learning, networking and advancing this sector.

This interactive conference offers participants the opportunity to learn and share knowledge about the current state of agtech and looking into the future through dynamic panels, inspiring keynote presentations, and networking opportunities. This event is free thanks to the generous sponsors.

Designed for high school students and families, these workshops are held throughout the year and provide those interested in biotech an opportunity to explore the career path. The 2024 workshops will be taking place at multiple high schools in Maryland! 

2024 WORKSHOPS
MAR 4  |  6—7:30 PM  |  Havre de Grace High School
MAR 6  |  6—7:30 PM  |  Joppatowne High School
MAR 7  |  6—7:30 PM  |  North Harford High School
MAR 11  |  6—7:30 PM  |  Aberdeen High School
MAR 13  |  6—7:30 PM  |  Edgewood High School 

(3 days)

Collin College Heritage Hall9700 Wade Blvd.FriscoTX75025

In these free hands-on, interactive workshops, attendees will learn how to develop and leverage a future-facing set of skill standards for any technical discipline.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed via a stipend. Participating schools must send at least two people: one faculty member and one administrator.

"ITSS Summit" attendees will...

  • Understand the elements of the BILT (Business and Industry Leadership Team) Model and the skill standards development cycle
  • Discuss strategies for recruiting subject matter experts
  • Practice preparing and hosting SME meetings to prioritize in-demand job skills and KPIs
  • Convert the job skills into student learning outcomes
  • Workshop implementing the skill standard materials into curriculum
  • Develop mentored “action plans” for next steps

BIOTECH Pathways is holding it's annual Teaching Academy with three half-day workshops taking place on March 2nd, April 6th, and May 4th! Participants may attend one, two, or all three workshops. RSVP by: FEB 21 for all events

Are you a high school life science educator interested in integrating biotechnology content and laboratory skills that align with curriculum standards? Then the BIOTECH Pathways Teaching Academy is the professional development series is for you! 

These half-day workshops are held at Harford Community College and include laboratory activities and discussion about implementation strategies that best fit participants’ classes. Participants will receive a $200 stipend for each half-day workshop they attend. 

In response to community requests, InnovATEBIO will be holding a series of community meetings organized by topic. All meetings will be Fridays from 12:30-2:00 pm Eastern time. Join InnovATEBIO on Friday, Mar 1st to talk about Diversity, Engagement & Recruitment Strategies

Meeting or exceeding expectations is a defining metric of success in the workplace. There are multitudes of expectations, many of which often go unsaid. How do you clarify what is expected of you and obtain regular actionable feedback so that you can progress steadily towards those expectations? In this session presenters will outline tools you can use to define the many expectations inherent in any work situation, assess for gaps in your knowledge and build the language to ask for and obtain the information and feedback you need to succeed.

Workshop participants will come away with tools to:

  • Assess what expectations have been made clear, and which still need further clarity.
  • Identify gaps in expectations, how you’ll be evaluated, assessed and trained.
  • Language to obtain expectation clarity and actionable feedback.
  • Proactively manage-up to promote actions that support your success

This hands-on workshop will introduce faculty to an entry level Mechatronics course (Concepts of Electronics) taught to high school students at a distance in Nebraska and Minnesota. It is the first of 4 courses being designed to deliver to high school students. Attendees will learn best practices for delivering technical course work online, assemble a trainer and perform lab exercises designed for high school students.

All participants will take their finished trainer (valued over $300) home and be asked to create a lab with the trainer to share with other workshop attendees and the iMEC community. A bill of materials and curriculum will also be made available. Teams of a high school instructor and State/community college faculty are encouraged to attend as a team. The workshop is FREE, lunch will be provided, and attendees will take their trainer home to use in their own classrooms. 


Workshop Topics:

  • Overview of the iMEC projects
  • Dual enrollment strategies
  • Share good practices working with high schools
  • Building trainers from components
  • Review web curriculum
  • Labs and videos
  • Complete the trainer

The Community College Innovation Challenge is led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF). It is a national competition where community college student teams, working with a faculty or administrator mentor, use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to innovate solutions to real-world problems; receive full travel support to attend an Innovation Boot Camp held in Washington, D.C.; and compete for cash awards of up to $3,000 per team member. Up to 12 finalist teams will be selected to attend the Innovation Boot Camp and receive coaching designed to build strategic communication and entrepreneurial skills. Finalist teams also participate in a Student Innovation Session and engagement opportunity with STEM leaders and Congressional stakeholders, and a pitch presentation in front of a panel of industry professionals. Join AACC, a CCIC judge, and a student finalist team member from the 2023 competition to learn about the CCIC, why you should apply, and how to do so by the April 2 deadline.

Global Mapper Pro offers numerous advanced geospatial tools, explicitly focusing on lidar and point cloud management and analysis. In this session, explore the latest additions to Global Mapper Pro version 25.1, which complements the core functionality of the standard version.

(2 days)

IRSC Pruitt Campus, William and Helen Thomas STEM Center500 N.W. California BoulevardPort St. LucieFL34986

The National Electric Vehicle Consortium (NEVC), funded by the National Science Foundation, promotes the interaction of a critical mass of academic, agency, and industry experts across all EV disciplines to help secure the nation's EV workforce pipeline. 

  1. Share best practices (curriculum, recruitment, certifications, resources and more) across all EV sectors.
  2. Discuss gaps and funding opportunities to address those gaps.
  3. Identify opportunities for tours, presentations, and partnerships.
  4. Support the development of an entry level attainable industry recognized certification across all EV sectors.

From small performances to large commencement ceremonies, and all the guest lectures and hackathons in-between, higher education institutions strive to ensure events held on campus are accessible to anyone who wants to attend. However, coordinating among the multiple entities responsible for putting on events and determining who should be responsible for the various aspects can be challenging. This webinar will address multiple aspects of event access, including communication needs, physical spaces, digital mediums, and more. Focus will be placed on reducing the institution's reliance on the disability professionals to create access, and will provide actionable tools and processes for other campus entities to increase their comfort and ability to create events with meaningful access for all attendees, no matter their disabilities.

As technical educators, we all understand how internship opportunities can be a pivotal part of any technical education program.  But sometimes establishing and implementing Internships for students can be daunting.  Please join us for the next Energy Educator Coffee Hour and share your experience (or lack thereof) with providing internship opportunities to your students. Success stories, lessons learned, best-practice ideas, or general questions are all welcome.

(3 days)

Renaissance Austin Hotel9721 Arboretum BlvdAustinTX78759

For over 30 years, the NCPN Connect Conference has been dedicated to strengthening the education-to-careers pipeline through Career Pathways, Adult Career Pathways, career and technical education (CTE), and workforce development initiatives.

The world of work is changing at a breakneck pace. Skills are evolving so rapidly that students, businesses, and communities are struggling to keep up. CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment provides an organizing structure for educators, employers and community partners to design career pathways that support students to completion. The four program strands for NCPN CONNECT 2025 sessions are aligned to the components of CORD’s Framework.

Join this webcast from CCPI-STEM to learn more about NSF ATE Labor and it's Economic Impact!

In response to community requests, InnovATEBIO will be holding a series of community meetings organized by topic. All meetings will be Fridays from 12:30-2:00 pm Eastern time. Join InnovATEBIO on Friday, Feb 23rd to talk about Increasing Work-Based Learning Opportunities

To establish a successful working relationship with your mentor-manager, it's important to assess and understand key factors including their priorities, goals and workstyles as well as your own. In this interactive session, presents will discuss best practices using real-life examples and explore how good intentions without proactive communication strategies can lead to misunderstandings in the workplace. You will learn what to pay attention to from the start, tangible actions you should take, and how to measure the success of your working relationship with your mentor-manager in order to set yourself up for success.

Workshop participants will come away with strategies to:

  • Clarify and assess you and your mentor-manager’s goals, priorities, and values.
  • Assess your workstyle and that of your mentor-manager (and other colleagues)
  • Scope your situation: Utilize an investigative (proactive) approach to assess the 4 key factors in your workplace: the work, your boss, the team, and the organization

Has your college been an ATE grantee? Did you have a New-to-ATE grant? Keep the momentum going! Take advantage of what ATE funding can do for your college's technician education programs and students by "Moving Up” with additional ATE funding. A checklist will be provided along with tips for what will make your proposal more competitive, how requirements and reviewer expectations change when you take the next step, and where you can get help to make your proposal more viable. This session offers strategies, insider tips, and mistakes to avoid in seeking your next ATE grant . . . and gets you started! 

Successfully diversifying STEM education requires a deep understanding of the lived experiences of underrepresented students as they navigate systems that were often not created with them in mind. Numbers only tell part of the story of the challenges these students face while pursuing higher education and thus hold a limited understanding of the solution to diversifying STEM education.

This webinar focuses on how inclusive qualitative data gathering methods can honor the complexity of the challenges in diversifying the STEM workforce. Webinar participants will better understand the power that qualitative insights hold in identifying challenges in access to quality education, patterns in utilization of services, and potential solutions that students self-formulate to navigate educational environments. These insights can then be harnessed to create more equitable learning environments where underrepresented students can thrive. Participants will learn to identify opportunities when qualitative evaluation can be advantageous in promoting the success of underrepresented students in STEM education.

Presented by EvaluATE.

Blue Marble product managers and software developers are busily planning and writing lines of code that will eventually evolve into Global Mapper Standard Version 25.1. Each release brings a plethora of new and improved functionality throughout virtually all aspects of the software. This session will introduce and demonstrate some of the highlights of version 25.1, including enhanced capabilities for working with vector, raster, and terrain data.

(3 days)

Online

Axe-con is the world’s largest digital accessibility conference that welcomes developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels to an accessibility conference focused on building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences. Building accessible digital experiences requires a team effort, across design, development, management, testing, accessibility experts, and of course, legal. Axe-con is the first of its kind, dedicating topics to each of these key players. This is not an assistive technology convention.

Talks at axe-con will include case studies from enterprise companies leading in large-scale accessibility efforts, as well as best practices and updates from technology leaders around the world. Attendance of axe-con sessions can also be used towards continuing education (CE) towards IAAP certification.

Topics of focus will include accessibility in development, accessibility in design, organizational success with accessibility, and a wildcard track. Join to learn how to build, test, monitor, and maintain digital accessibility.

(6 days)

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center900 Convention Center Blvd.New OrleansLA70130

Every two years, the Ocean Sciences Meeting unifies the oceans community to share findings, connect scientists from around the world, and advance the impact of science. The Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024 is co-sponsored by the American Geophysical Union, the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS). Through the combined power of these three organizations, affiliated partners, and working with the broader conservation-focused community, this meeting provides attendees the opportunity to bridge disciplines, connect communities, and make lasting partnerships. 

Join KidWind for this solar-focused virtual workshop to explore the science of solar power!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of solar power including the science and technology of solar PV and thermal energy. This workshop will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on, energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and will go through how to use these materials in the classroom. This workshop has self-guided and in-person components.

Some things to know:

  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge of hydropower is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • You will need access to a sink to do some basic hydropower experiments.
  • KidWind will ship you a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code CREATEWK2024 to reduce the registration cost to $10. Register by February 7th to receive materials prior to the workshop.

High Tech Kids delivers fun, hands-on STEM programs and events that inspire Minnesota youth to BUILD confidence, CREATE opportunities and THRIVE as the next generation of innovators, during this event there will also be a Discovery fair for students to learn about STEAM and take part in hands-on activities. 

High Tech Kids is a Minnesota 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and collaborates with FIRST as the Minnesota Program Delivery Partner for FIRST LEGO League Explore, FIRST LEGO League Challenge and FIRST Tech Challenge. High Tech Kids supports all Minnesota teams and volunteers by offering training, tournament opportunities, volunteer coordination and community outreach.

This session will review and provide an opportunity to try out formative credentialing assessments that are part of the upcoming CyberWatch Microcredentials for Secure Computing. The BAR acronym stands for Behaviorally Anchored Rating. Much evidence shows that when BAR scales, based on the tasks that must be performed to excel in a career position, are used to evaluate capability maturity, the results are less biased and more accurate predictors of future job performance. The previous Raise the BAR assessments have been used by companies, such as IBM, to identify the most qualified candidates for open positions. This year's program will also include the Core Concept Readiness Inventories which assess your stock of knowledge in four fundamental domains of information security: 

  1. C-I-A Triad
  2. Controls, Threats & Attacks
  3. Cryptography
  4. Security Testing, Engineering, and Operations

The Information Security Fundamentals Readiness Assessment will provide a proficiency profile and opportunity to earn badges in recognition for demonstration of conceptual understanding of the prerequisite knowledge for a career in information security and readiness to fully benefit from an information security fundamentals course. The  Information Security Fundamentals Readiness Assessment is therefore ideal for a student who is in the beginning or middle of their educational program but can be of value to any student who wishes to demonstrate to prospective employers that they possess the knowledge required to apply information security concepts in information technology and networking job roles that are the feeders into cybersecurity specialist jobs. The complete Information Security Readiness Assessment takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Do you have an idea for applying to the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC)? Do you have questions on the application process? Join the AACC for an idea vetting and discussion session and talk with a former CCIC judge and student participant as well as representatives from the National Science Foundation and the American Association of Community Colleges. Come share your project ideas and receive informal feedback as well as have the opportunity to ask questions about the CCIC application process.

Join the Community College Presidents Initiative - STEM to participate in the second Community College Thought Leaders’ Dialogue.

Northland Aerospace Campus13892 Airport DriveThief River FallsMN56701

The Aerial Drone Competition offers an exciting educational drone sporting event that focuses on hands-on, student-centered learning. Teams learn about drones, flight principles, programming, documentation and communication skills while expanding their understanding and building interest for Drone-related workforce and career opportunities. Recommended for students grades 5-12, teams will compete in local and national competitions where students work together to complete four missions.

Ready to fully develop a cybersecurity program at your institution? According to Cyberseek.org, there are over 570,000 cybersecurity job openings nationwide. A cybersecurity program at your institution could attract new students, expand employer connections, and open new opportunities for grant funding.

Instructional deans and faculty who want to start a cybersecurity program will learn step-by-step how to create a program at their college or university. The workshop is based on successful cybersecurity program efforts from colleges and universities across the nation. The program standards set by the National Security Agency. 

Workshop Topics: 

  • How to utilize national standards (NICE, CAE) to develop or improve a cybersecurity program.
  • Steps to develop a cybersecurity program including cost estimates and curriculum resources.
  • Funding sources for proposed or existing cybersecurity programs.
  • Tips and resources for a successful grant proposal.
  • Overview of the National Security Agency (NSA) Program of Study (PoS) validation and CAE designation application process. 

The Community College Innovation Challenge is led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF). It is a national competition where community college student teams, working with a faculty or administrator mentor, use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to innovate solutions to real-world problems; receive full travel support to attend an Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.; and compete for cash awards of up to $3,000 per team member. Up to 12 finalist teams will be selected to attend the Innovation Boot Camp and receive coaching designed to build strategic communication and entrepreneurial skills. Finalist teams also participate in a Student Innovation Session and engagement opportunity with STEM leaders and Congressional stakeholders, and a pitch presentation in front of a panel of industry professionals. Join AACC and team mentors from the 2023 competition to learn about the CCIC, and why you should support a student team from your institution to apply by the April 2 deadline.

The ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC) is organized by the Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED), the College Industry Partnership Division (CIPD), the Continuing Professional Development Division (CPDD), and the Engineering Technology Division (ETD). Since 1976, the annual conference has been a place for workshops, technical sessions, training, and plenary keynote and panels emphasizing the long and mutually beneficial partnerships among education, industry, and government.

The 2024 CIEC conference theme is Industry and Academia – Co-Creating the Future.

How can you improve the quality of your alt text while reducing the amount of time spent writing it? This webinar guides accessibility professionals, digital content creators, and educators through using AI to generate accurate and intricate alternative text (alt text) (an accessibility requirement for all informative images). It will provide examples of standard prompts created for Bard and Chat GPT 4 that can be uploaded with an image to quickly create high quality text, reducing the time spent on manual writing. These prompts work for a wide range of images, including but not limited to: infographics, diagrams, charts, figurative images, general images, art appreciation images, tables, scatter plots, graphs, math, and complicated equations. Finally, participants will explore best practices for using AI in accessibility work. Ultimately, this webinar can empower participants to speed their accessibility processes and enhance their online course and web accessibility, making digital content more inclusive for those with visual, learning, and cognitive disabilities, as well as those with limited internet bandwidth.

Are you interested in developing a new K-12 Credit Transfer Agreement (CTA) for your cybersecurity program?  Do you already have a K-12 school in mind but not sure how to move forward? 

Attend this K-12 Credit Transfer Agreement Development Workshop on Tuesday, February 6th @ 1:30pm – 3:00pm CT.  This workshop will have dual credit experts on hand to explain and help us navigate this process, and a guide and resources to assist with developing your own cybersecurity agreement. This event will help demystify the CTA process and provide support as you create your agreement. This event will be available to join on Zoom on Tuesday, February 6th: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/97762033385?pwd=RVEwWFNPQXJoK2NxTDFhUzNHNk1wQT09

Meeting ID: 977 6203 3385
Passcode: CTA

Project scope creep occurs when your original project scope expands to include additional features and functionality without the corresponding adjustments to time, budget, or other resources. Scope creep is one of the biggest project management pitfalls, the leading cause of projects over budget, and a key driver of reducing company profitability. The good news is that you can take some simple actions to reduce scope creep on your engineering projects significantly.

(2 days)

Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration2900 Parkway BoulevardKissimmeeFL34747

It is the goal of the AIM 2024 conference to serve as a forum for sharing concepts, processes and technologies that can be beneficial to all. The conference will focus on Asset Integrity Management of the key infrastructure of 4 key critical industries: Power Generation (Nuclear, Fossil, Hydro, and Renewables), Oil and Gas (Up, Mid and Downstream & LNG), Transportation and Water.

The conference is intended to cover the ASME core technical areas related to energy, manufacturing, and robotics and cross cutting technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, materials, design, reliability, and sustainability. The conference will include topics such as emerging technologies for monitoring damage levels, analytical tools to quantify degradation rates with focus on probabilistic developments, case histories and definition of the way forward to develop recommended practices and standards.

Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia (3CS) sessions explore or document innovative ideas, evidence-based practices, and demonstration of techniques and technologies for raising the capability maturity of the cybersecurity workforce. Proposers of sessions for 3CS are encouraged to submit a brief abstract of their session idea. The lead author of an accepted session proposal will receive a $200 participation stipend and a travel stipend of up to $1,800 based on your distance from the workshop venue. Stipend funding is limited and determined by the date of proposal acceptance. Submit your session idea as soon as possible to ensure funds are available to support your attendance. Please refer to the Call for Session Proposals for further details on the dates, times, and locations.

Receive guidance from experienced session presenters and facilitators during the one-day 3CS Session Proposal Development Workshop. Workshop mentors receive a $500 participation stipend and a travel stipend up to $1,800 based on your distance from the workshop venue. All workshop mentors are recognized as a Fellow of the Cyber Ready G-Force – the generating force raising cybersecurity capabilities and career readiness.

Authors of accepted proposals will be scheduled for a workshop on one day of the event. You are welcome to attend all workshop days to learn from and provide feedback to the other session organizers.

Want to learn how to develop a successful conference, grant, or publication proposal? If you do not have a session idea ready to present, you can attend the workshop as an observer for only $25.

Like vacuum pump technology, the vast differences in molecular density at atmosphere and high or ultra-high vacuum require a multitude of pressure measurement techniques. This course describes a wide range of pressure measurement approaches as well as the pros and cons of each device. Certain process-specific characteristics are identified that might guide the user on the selection of the suite of instruments required to cover large pressure ranges.

Weatherization jobs are vital for our transition to a clean energy future,  yet weatherization employers face a continual struggle to fill their open positions. With support from the U.S. Department of Energy and a nationwide coalition of partners, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is developing a vast array of new resources to help weatherization employers recruit effectively and increase awareness of the benefits of weatherization careers. These recruitment materials will help the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) hire a new generation of home energy professionals, including individuals from underrepresented communities. 

The central hub of this work is Green Workforce Connect, a new platform that connects job seekers and contractors to weatherization employers. Tune in to this upcoming webinar to learn about Green Workforce Connect and how your organization can leverage it to achieve your recruitment goals. 

Webinar attendees will learn: 

  • What resources Green Workforce Connect currently includes and how to use them 
  • How these recruitment materials and strategies will be piloted in three states before rolling out to a national audience in September 2024
  • How you can stay informed about updates and expansions to Green Workforce Connect

In today's society as well as in academia, the integration of Generative AI into our daily tasks and current pedagogies is no longer a distant vision—it's our present reality. This webinar offers a pragmatic exploration of how Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, could affect curriculum development, transform classrooms, and enhance student experiences; provides practical applications of Generative AI, from streamlining daily tasks to guiding students' learning; explores how anticipated advancements in Generative AI could change class design, facilitation, and assessment of student learning; and addresses the pressing question of how educators can seamlessly embed Generative AI into their curricula while ensuring each course's learning objectives are met. As the educational landscape undergoes this pivotal shift, mastering the potential of Generative AI becomes not just advantageous, but essential. Come learn how to unravel the intricacies of incorporating Generative AI into everyday academic tasks, curriculum development, and classroom management!

By the end of this presentation, learners will:

  • Recognize and be able to articulate the current applications of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in daily academic tasks, curriculum planning, and student learning experiences.
  • Gain insights into upcoming advancements in Generative AI, enabling them to predict and prepare for changes in classroom structures, teaching methodologies, and student assessment techniques.
  • Comprehend the significance of Generative AI in the evolving educational scenario and acquire the skills to effectively incorporate it into curriculum planning, everyday academic operations, and classroom environments, ensuring they remain leaders in this transformative era and optimally prepare students for a globalized future.

Learners will have the option to earn a certificate of attendance or a certificate with CEUs upon completion of the webinar. To earn a certificate with CEUs, the learner must successfully pass the learning assessment with a score of 80% or higher. All learners must complete the webinar evaluation to earn credentials. 

The duration of this webinar is one hour, which is equal to 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

(3 days)

Orlando World Center Marriott8701 World Center DriveOrlandoFL32821

ATIA 2024 is where the assistive technology community will gather, January 25–27, in Orlando, Florida and virtually! Over the past 24 years, the ATIA conference has been the leading community-building and learning event for all things AT.

Connect with thousands of assistive technology practitioners, teachers, parents, caregivers, persons with disabilities, and more. Discover new technologies, opportunities, and creative ideas that support the power of the AT community. Inspire and empower one another as you engage in authentic, thought-provoking, and collaborative (and fun!) experiences that will shape a better future for persons with disabilities.

(4 days)

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel500 Canal StreetNew OrleansLA70130

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will present their annual Workforce Development Institute (WDI). WDI 2024 is the premier annual convening for new and seasoned community college-based workforce and economic development professionals. WDI 2024 will be held January 23-26, 2024.

The program will feature an array of perspectives highlighting innovative strategies and promising practices to support your workforce and economic development efforts.

Join KidWind for this wind-focused, three-hour virtual workshop to explore the science of wind power!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of wind power including the science and technology of wind turbines and blade design. This workshop will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and will go through how to use these materials in the classroom.

Some things to know:

  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge of wind energy is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • KidWind will ship you a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code CREATEWK2024 to reduce the registration cost to $10. Register by January 17th to receive materials prior to the workshop.

Join this monthly convening of the National Clean Energy Workforce Alliance. This month's topic is Opportunities for Partnerships That Create Good Jobs and Address Equity Through the IRA, IIJA, and the CHIPS Act.

This webinar will provide an opportunity to understand how strong partnerships between community-based organizations, labor unions, government agencies, and companies seeking federal funding are required to receive incentives from the nearly $2 trillion in investments available through recent legislation, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the Chips and Science Act. By leveraging strong partnerships, attendees will see the benefits that lead to creating good jobs that address equity, presenting opportunities for local communities to better compete for funding and maximize incentives.

The webinar will be led by Doug Bloch, Principal and Strategic Consultant at Bloch Industries. This will be an interactive session where questions and discussion are encouraged.

There is no one vacuum pump technology that can work from atmosphere down to high vacuum (pressures in the range of 10-6 Torr) and below. The achievement of low pressures in research or industrial vacuum systems requires a well-engineered combination of pumping technologies. The mechanisms to pump gases at high molecular densities are quite different from the techniques needed to move molecules once their numbers are substantially reduced. This webinar will discuss some of the measures required to achieve high vacuum and review the range of tools designed specifically to get to a low base pressure. Simple modeling will be introduced which will illustrate critical pressure ranges during pump down and system-specific characteristics that must be considered when determining pump down time and base pressures. The course will include details on the operating principles of rotary vane and dry scroll pumps, as well as turbomolecular, cryopumps, and oil-based diffusion pumps required to reach high vacuum.

(3 days)

Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa3793 NE Ocean BlvdJensen BeachFL34957

The Florida Career Pathways Network is a membership organization for educators, employers, and workforce development partners involved in the advancement of Career Pathways, Career & Technical Education, and other related education reform initiatives. Join other Career Pathways and CTE Florida leaders and practitioners for a variety of workshops, professional dialogues, and a student showcase from around the state. More importantly learn from this year's selected Best Practice Award winners as they highlight all of the great innovation and achievements within their programs.

(3 days)

Washington Hilton1919 Connecticut Ave NWWashingtonDC20009

The National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are pleased to invite you to attend the CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) 2024 Job Fair at the Washington Hilton in Washington D.C. on January 8 – 10, 2024.  

The SFS Job Fair serves as a signature cybersecurity hiring event bringing together more than 950 cybersecurity participants from undergraduate and graduate programs and Federal, State, Local, and Tribal government. Attending this event will help bridge the gap between classroom theories and real-world application. You will be able to share your experiences, network, and platform to give your SFS recipients the valuable tools in preparing them to be workforce ready.

(4 days)

Hilton Waikoloa Village69-425 Waikoloa Beach DriveWaikoloaHI96738

The 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) will take place at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island on January 7-10, 2025. The conference hotel is about a 20-30 minute drive from Kona International Airport (KOA). 

HICSS – The Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences – has been known worldwide as one of the longest standing scientific communities in the information systems and technology fields. Since 1968, it has become a respected destination that attracts high-caliber scholars and professionals in academia, industry and government agencies around the world to discuss their cutting-edge research. With a highly interactive working environment, HICSS offers a unique platform for participants to share and exchange perspectives and ideas.

This class is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts in vacuum technology and how they apply to system design and operation. Subjects covered include molecular density in vacuum, the ideal gas law, molecular flow in vacuum pressure regimes, characteristics of gas composition at various molecular densities, general principles of gas-solid interactions, vacuum pump technology, pressure sensors, leak detection and the impact of fundamental design decisions and operating practices on vacuum system performance. It is intended for people who are new to vacuum or may not have any formal training. It also provides a general review for those who have had some formal training in vacuum technology. The student should achieve a general understanding of vacuum technology as a foundation for further training in vacuum system design and thin film deposition.

Co-hosted by BEST and LBNL, the 2024 National Institute is the premier event for college faculty, students, and technical professionals aspiring to improve their knowledge and application of high-performance building operations. This year's theme is Less Carbon, More Action! Strategies for Buildings & Technician Education. Lively presentations and roundtable discussions will explore the convergence of new federal initiatives, recently adopted state and local building performance policies, field research on emerging technologies, and workforce education requirements in response to building decarbonization and energy efficiency imperatives.

Learn about advances in building technology and educational strategies at the intersection of technician education, sustainability, energy conservation, clean energy, healthy building operations, and climate change mitigation policies. A dynamic line-up of speakers and interactive sessions will feature these topics and more: 

  • Decarbonization through energy conservation, electrification, distributed energy resources & grid load flexibility
  • Innovative technology research and building performance standards
  • Residential and commercial demonstration projects
  • Education and workforce opportunities for “smart” buildings, building automation & commercial HVAC.

The institute will be a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge technologies and education at the intersection of sustainability, energy conservation, clean energy, and healthy building operations.

(2 days)

Cisco Building 9260 E. TasmanSan JoseCA95134

The ICT Educators' Conference is back in person at the Cisco Campus in San Jose. This year's theme, "It's The Human Network," celebrates the incredible power of personal connections, collaboration, and the shared passion for all things ICT.


What to Expect:

  • Engaging Sessions: Hear from industry experts, business partners, and your peers. Learn about the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in the world of ICT education.
  • Inspiring Speakers: Hear from thought leaders who are shaping the future of technology education. Gain insights, perspectives, and strategies that will empower your teaching journey.
  • Networking Galore: Connect with fellow educators, enthusiasts, and professionals who share your passion for ICT. Build lasting relationships, exchange ideas, and expand your network.
  • Tour Cisco San Jose: Immerse yourself in the innovative atmosphere of Cisco a hub of technological advancement and inspiration in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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