The Premier Telecommunications Event for Industry Professionals and Academics from Companies, Governmental Agencies, and Universities around the World Themed "Riding the Wave to Global Connectivity," IEEE GLOBECOM 2009 covers the entire range of communications technologies, offering in-depth information on the latest developments in voice, data, image, and multimedia. Hotel: www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com 2005 Kalia Rd Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 955-5139
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OP-TEC, the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, is a National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center of Excellence with the stated mission of promoting photonics education and assisting colleges around the country in developing and implementing educational programs that support expansion of this critical new technology.
As part of our efforts to provide faculty development in optics and photonics, OP-TEC will be offering a hybrid, online faculty development course. The course will cover OP-TEC’s Fundamentals of Light and Lasers. Each of the six modules will be taught online over a two-week period with a high level of self-paced instruction combined with an interactive component facilitated by e-mail exchanges and chat room discussions.
Fundamentals of Light and Lasers Modules:
Module 1: Nature and Properties of Light
Module 2: Optical Handling and Positioning
Module 3: Light Sources and Laser Safety
Module 4: Basic Geometrical Optics
Module 5: Basic Physical Optics
Module 6: Principles of Lasers
This online course is being offered at no charge to high school, community college and technical college faculty interested in teaching a basic photonics course. Participants who successfully complete the 12-week course and 3-day laboratory session will receive a certificate of completion from OP-TEC. Participants will also be awarded 9 CEUs.
Next course date: Starts September 20, 2010 ( 12-week course runs 9/20/10 - 12/10/10)
The six modules will be taught over a 12-week period. After the completion of Module 6, all participants will spend a 3-day period at an OP-TEC Partner College where they will have the opportunity to conduct all laboratory experiments included in the course and discuss with experienced instructors best practices for teaching the materials.
Click here to apply online.
As part of our efforts to provide faculty development in optics and photonics, OP-TEC will be offering a hybrid, online faculty development course. The course will cover OP-TEC’s Fundamentals of Light and Lasers. Each of the six modules will be taught online over a two-week period with a high level of self-paced instruction combined with an interactive component facilitated by e-mail exchanges and chat room discussions.
Fundamentals of Light and Lasers Modules:
Module 1: Nature and Properties of Light
Module 2: Optical Handling and Positioning
Module 3: Light Sources and Laser Safety
Module 4: Basic Geometrical Optics
Module 5: Basic Physical Optics
Module 6: Principles of Lasers
This online course is being offered at no charge to high school, community college and technical college faculty interested in teaching a basic photonics course. Participants who successfully complete the 12-week course and 3-day laboratory session will receive a certificate of completion from OP-TEC. Participants will also be awarded 9 CEUs.
Next course date: Starts September 20, 2010 ( 12-week course runs 9/20/10 - 12/10/10)
The six modules will be taught over a 12-week period. After the completion of Module 6, all participants will spend a 3-day period at an OP-TEC Partner College where they will have the opportunity to conduct all laboratory experiments included in the course and discuss with experienced instructors best practices for teaching the materials.
Click here to apply online.
(5 days)
MadisonWI53706
Attend the event designed with today's dairy producers in mind. At World Dairy Expo everything is dairy focused and no other event in the world compares!
Be one of more than 65,000 dairy industry enthusiasts who make the trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. It's the international meeting place for the dairy industry. Expo offers the most elite combination of dairy cattle and exhibits in the world.
You'll find the most modern dairy equipment and the newest dairy technology and innovations, including animal health supplies, milking systems, feeding products, forage handling and manure equipment plus embryos, semen and genetic research. You'll see North America's top dairy cattle compete for honors in seven breed shows. Throughout the week meet herd owners in the barns, place your bids at five cattle auctions and then watch the Parade of Champions and the selection of World Dairy Expo's Supreme Champion.
Be one of more than 65,000 dairy industry enthusiasts who make the trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. It's the international meeting place for the dairy industry. Expo offers the most elite combination of dairy cattle and exhibits in the world.
You'll find the most modern dairy equipment and the newest dairy technology and innovations, including animal health supplies, milking systems, feeding products, forage handling and manure equipment plus embryos, semen and genetic research. You'll see North America's top dairy cattle compete for honors in seven breed shows. Throughout the week meet herd owners in the barns, place your bids at five cattle auctions and then watch the Parade of Champions and the selection of World Dairy Expo's Supreme Champion.
(3 days)
LincolnNE68501
This workshop is intended for those who are teaching students who plan to become engineers, physical scientists or technicians in technology-related industries. Recent microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) and computational tools coupled with an activity-based physics approach provides a better method of teaching physics to these future professionals by enabling the teaching/learning process to build on students’ direct experiences in the physics classroom/laboratory or studio.
This workshop will show participants how they can introduce computation into their introductory courses. Participants will engage in a hands-on introduction to computational modeling in the Vpython programming language and learn to develop their own exercises and student projects. A framework for computational projects will be demonstrated along with several example projects, and a discussion of how computational modeling can be implemented in a Two Year College environment.
There will also be an opportunity to share and discuss issues relating to implementation and to teaching physics more effectively. There will be extensive discussions on how to use various strategies, tools, and tactics to overcome problems and barriers. Discussion and information on the needs of the technological workforce and its connection with the activities of this workshop will also be presented. The workshop leaders have years of experience in developing and refining curriculum for introductory physics students.
The local host will be Kent Reinhard who has implemented MBL and LabVIEW into his physics program at Southeast Community College.
To apply to this workshop click here: http://www.physicsworkshops.org/Fall%202010%20workshops/Application_ATE_2010.pdf
This workshop will show participants how they can introduce computation into their introductory courses. Participants will engage in a hands-on introduction to computational modeling in the Vpython programming language and learn to develop their own exercises and student projects. A framework for computational projects will be demonstrated along with several example projects, and a discussion of how computational modeling can be implemented in a Two Year College environment.
There will also be an opportunity to share and discuss issues relating to implementation and to teaching physics more effectively. There will be extensive discussions on how to use various strategies, tools, and tactics to overcome problems and barriers. Discussion and information on the needs of the technological workforce and its connection with the activities of this workshop will also be presented. The workshop leaders have years of experience in developing and refining curriculum for introductory physics students.
The local host will be Kent Reinhard who has implemented MBL and LabVIEW into his physics program at Southeast Community College.
To apply to this workshop click here: http://www.physicsworkshops.org/Fall%202010%20workshops/Application_ATE_2010.pdf
(3 days)
TucsonAZ85719
Conference highlights include:
Professional Development session with Peter Fiske: "Putting Your Science to Work"; Student talks and poster presentations; CIAN sponsored speaker, Dr. Ekaterina Golovchenko presents: "Technologies and Challenges in Fiber Optic Communication Systems"; Keynote Speaker Charles Falco of the University of Arizona presents: "The Science of Optics: The History of Art"; Laboratory tours at U of A College of Optics; Tour of Steward Observatory Mirror Lab
Professional Development session with Peter Fiske: "Putting Your Science to Work"; Student talks and poster presentations; CIAN sponsored speaker, Dr. Ekaterina Golovchenko presents: "Technologies and Challenges in Fiber Optic Communication Systems"; Keynote Speaker Charles Falco of the University of Arizona presents: "The Science of Optics: The History of Art"; Laboratory tours at U of A College of Optics; Tour of Steward Observatory Mirror Lab
(4 days)
University ParkPA16802
Join us for Train the Trainer Workshops for post-secondary faculty and administrators who are interested in starting or enhancing nanotechnology programs. The objective of the workshops is to train faculty in effectively delivering NACK’s Undergraduate Level Nanotechnology Courses including classroom presentations and corresponding lab activities.
Expenses for lodging and travel will be reimbursed for accepted applicants.
ESC 215: Materials Modification for Nanotechnology Applications
ESC 216: Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials
Application due September 3. Applicants will be notified by September 10.
Expenses for lodging and travel will be reimbursed for accepted applicants.
ESC 215: Materials Modification for Nanotechnology Applications
ESC 216: Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials
Application due September 3. Applicants will be notified by September 10.
(3 days)
MilwaukeeWI53223
Conference Sessions:
Track 1: Innovative & Exceptional Practices (ATC Programs, Services and Operations)
TechED with Teeth
Community and Economic Development: Strategies to Keep Your ATC Engaged
Strategies for Recruiting Underrepresented Populations into STEM Fields
Integrating MSSC with Advanced Manufacturing Education & Training
Track 2: Emerging & Transfer Technologies
Wind Turbines and Energy — Training at Madisonville Community College
MATC Solar Farm — Emerging Photovoltaic Technology
Virtual Milwaukee: Using 3D Virtual Reality Modeling to Build Real-Time Immersive City Environments
Advanced Water Technology in the 21st Century
Track 3: Grants, Funding Models & Partnerships
Don’t Gamble with the Fed’s Money! Stack the Odds in Favor of Sustainability!
NSF-ATE National Center: Weld-Ed Impacts, Success Stories, and Partnerships
Fostering Industry Partnerships Through Third-Party Certification Development
Model Collaboration Between a Technical Community College and a Major University
Track 4: P-16 Continuum & Workforce Career Pathways
A Skills-Based Curriculum for Green Energy Technologies
Engaging Rural Regions Youth in Developing Manufacturing Technical Trade Skills
Leveraging the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
PaCT - Pathway to Construction Careers
Track 1: Innovative & Exceptional Practices (ATC Programs, Services and Operations)
TechED with Teeth
Community and Economic Development: Strategies to Keep Your ATC Engaged
Strategies for Recruiting Underrepresented Populations into STEM Fields
Integrating MSSC with Advanced Manufacturing Education & Training
Track 2: Emerging & Transfer Technologies
Wind Turbines and Energy — Training at Madisonville Community College
MATC Solar Farm — Emerging Photovoltaic Technology
Virtual Milwaukee: Using 3D Virtual Reality Modeling to Build Real-Time Immersive City Environments
Advanced Water Technology in the 21st Century
Track 3: Grants, Funding Models & Partnerships
Don’t Gamble with the Fed’s Money! Stack the Odds in Favor of Sustainability!
NSF-ATE National Center: Weld-Ed Impacts, Success Stories, and Partnerships
Fostering Industry Partnerships Through Third-Party Certification Development
Model Collaboration Between a Technical Community College and a Major University
Track 4: P-16 Continuum & Workforce Career Pathways
A Skills-Based Curriculum for Green Energy Technologies
Engaging Rural Regions Youth in Developing Manufacturing Technical Trade Skills
Leveraging the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
PaCT - Pathway to Construction Careers
(3 days)
MidlandMI48640
Registration is now open for ACM SIGITE 2010 Conference on Information Technology Education. October 7-9, 2010 in Midland, Michigan. See http://sigite.org for details, registration, and hotel information. An IT Department Chairs meeting will take place on the afternoon of October 6th. Papers will be presented on pedagogical and research topic areas such as: Networking Web Services Online IT Education Systems Administration and Security Virtual Learning and Community Web Programming Curricular Development Programming Service Learning Software Assurance Computational Thinking Panels will also discuss such critical issues as: Accreditation 2-Year IT Curriculum Graduate Programming/IT research
2010 C3 CONFERENCE
http://www.cyberwatchcenter.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=1...
(2 days)
College ParkMD20742
The core mission of the C3 Conference is to inform the educational community about the ethical, legal, safety, and security implications of technology use and how educators and parents can apply these concepts to their own setting. Tutorial sessions include practical applications that can be immediately applied to your home or classroom setting. A display area has also been added to share cutting edge products with attendees.
What do kids really do online? Latest research and insights to help promote safe and secure technology use. Mastering digital footprints. Why is security the latest hot topic?
Participants will hear from state and local educators, law enforcement, internet safety/security curriculum providers and researchers, and policy makers on a broad range of topics to include: current and pending legislation, educational initiatives available, the latest "hot topics" to include cyberbullying, identity theft and sexting, internet safety provider updates, online reputation management, newly released online interactive simulations and games that promote responsible online behavior, C3 framework and matrix, and much more. Digital Media Literacy encompasses Cyberethics, safety and security. Come learn how to guide students in using technology and digital media in a safe and responsible way.
What do kids really do online? Latest research and insights to help promote safe and secure technology use. Mastering digital footprints. Why is security the latest hot topic?
Participants will hear from state and local educators, law enforcement, internet safety/security curriculum providers and researchers, and policy makers on a broad range of topics to include: current and pending legislation, educational initiatives available, the latest "hot topics" to include cyberbullying, identity theft and sexting, internet safety provider updates, online reputation management, newly released online interactive simulations and games that promote responsible online behavior, C3 framework and matrix, and much more. Digital Media Literacy encompasses Cyberethics, safety and security. Come learn how to guide students in using technology and digital media in a safe and responsible way.
This Webinar will provide details and tools to help discover the National Science Digital Library (NSDL), a national network dedicated to advancing STEM teaching and learning, in both formal and informal settings. Much more than a repository of materials, NSDL has innovative methods of using social media, and other web-based tools to engage faculty and students.
October 8th, 1:00 pm EDT
Length: 90 minutes
To Register Click Here
October 8th, 1:00 pm EDT
Length: 90 minutes
To Register Click Here
Hacker Halted 2010 USA is the world’s premier event for ICT security experts. This 16th iteration of Hacker Halted—to be held October 9-15 in exciting, Miami, USA—will convene more than 1,000 information security professionals to deliberate the present and future state of cyber security threats. Hacker Halted is designed for today’s demanding IT security professional from both public and private sector organizations: state, local and federal government agencies; military and law enforcement groups; SMEs and Fortune 2000 corporations, and communications companies deploying carrier-class security.
(4 days)
University ParkPA16802
Join us for Train the Trainer Workshops for post-secondary faculty and administrators who are interested in starting or enhancing nanotechnology programs. The objective of the workshops is to train faculty in effectively delivering NACK’s Undergraduate Level Nanotechnology Courses including classroom presentations and corresponding lab activities.
Expenses for lodging and travel will be reimbursed for accepted applicants.
This workshop will focus on:
ESC 211: Materials, Safety and Equipment Overview
ESC 212: Basic Nanotechnology Processes
Application due: September 20th. Applicants will be notified by September 27th.
Expenses for lodging and travel will be reimbursed for accepted applicants.
This workshop will focus on:
ESC 211: Materials, Safety and Equipment Overview
ESC 212: Basic Nanotechnology Processes
Application due: September 20th. Applicants will be notified by September 27th.
(4 days)
AnaheimCA92802
The size and scope of the annual conference ensure that you have a wealth of choices and will return to your campus with fresh ideas and useful information, as well as a stronger network of colleagues in the field. As the premier information technology gathering for higher education, this event draws attendees from all professional levels, from all sizes and types of institutions, and from across the United States and around the world.
(3 days)
GalvestonTX77554
"Join other process technology educators, trainers, industry and business leaders to exchange ideas, share successes and identify best practices that will impact your future."
Discover how to:
Establish or improve your PTEC program
Recruit and retain students
Increase the employability of your graduates
Save training time and money by hiring degreed graduates
Identify ways to impact the workforce of the future
Discover how to:
Establish or improve your PTEC program
Recruit and retain students
Increase the employability of your graduates
Save training time and money by hiring degreed graduates
Identify ways to impact the workforce of the future
CatonsvilleMD21228
National AFV Day Odyssey is a nationwide, biennial event with the mission of educating the public about alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and the important role these vehicles play in providing solutions to our nation’s growing energy security and environmental issues.
(4 days)
WashingtonDC20001
Join your colleagues in Washington, D.C. for this year’s annual National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) conference. With accelerating changes in higher education, increased demands for accountability and agility, a renewed focus on low-skilled adult learners, changing workplaces, the new green economy, and other dynamic topics, this year’s program offers a vital learning experience.
This workshop covers the applications, design, and operation of MEMS pressure sensors. Participants will construct a macro-size model of a MEMS pressure sensor using a paint can for the substrate and sensor’s reference chamber, a balloon for the sensor’s diaphragm, and a mixture of graphite and rubber cement for the sensing circuit. After learning about the Wheatstone bridge as a sensing circuit, participants will apply this knowledge to an analysis of their pressure sensor model. Workshop discussions will include where and how this material and the related activities can be incorporated into an existing curriculum.
When: October 16th, 10 am to 3pm
Where: SCME is located at the UNM Manufacturing Training and
Technology Center (MTTC), 800 Bradbury Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM.
When: October 16th, 10 am to 3pm
Where: SCME is located at the UNM Manufacturing Training and
Technology Center (MTTC), 800 Bradbury Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM.
nternet and Multimedia Systems and Applications Virtual Conference sponsored by IASTED has many reason to attend.
*Multidisciplinary – You will meet researchers working in a variety of different areas.
*International – An average conference has over 30 different countries represented.
*Tutorials – Most conferences normally have conferences have part of the registration fee.
*Entertaining Dinner Banquet – The dinner banquets are an excellent opportunity for networking and to socialize.
*Excellent Keynote Speakers – World renowned keynote and invited speakers.
*Awards – Many of the conferences have awards for best paper and best PhD paper.
*Competitions – Some conferences have software competitions or mobile robot competitions.
*Tours – Most conferences have both evening and day tours to a variety of interesting and beautiful locations.
*Industry Tours – Some conference have industry specific tours.
*Proceedings – Conference proceedings are indexed by leading indexing organizations.
For these reasons and more you should check out IMSA 2010
*Multidisciplinary – You will meet researchers working in a variety of different areas.
*International – An average conference has over 30 different countries represented.
*Tutorials – Most conferences normally have conferences have part of the registration fee.
*Entertaining Dinner Banquet – The dinner banquets are an excellent opportunity for networking and to socialize.
*Excellent Keynote Speakers – World renowned keynote and invited speakers.
*Awards – Many of the conferences have awards for best paper and best PhD paper.
*Competitions – Some conferences have software competitions or mobile robot competitions.
*Tours – Most conferences have both evening and day tours to a variety of interesting and beautiful locations.
*Industry Tours – Some conference have industry specific tours.
*Proceedings – Conference proceedings are indexed by leading indexing organizations.
For these reasons and more you should check out IMSA 2010
(2 days)
WashingtonDC20037
The focus of this summit will be on educating students and others on secure programming. Summit objectives are threefold:
To engage approximately 60 cyber security stakeholders from 3 groups (academia, government and industry, and certification and training) in a comprehensive dialogue about the current state of education in secure software.
To use this dialogue to collaboratively develop creative approaches to teach secure programming, and to enhance the quality of existing education in this area; and to outline a comprehensive agenda for education in secure programming.
To engage approximately 60 cyber security stakeholders from 3 groups (academia, government and industry, and certification and training) in a comprehensive dialogue about the current state of education in secure software.
To use this dialogue to collaboratively develop creative approaches to teach secure programming, and to enhance the quality of existing education in this area; and to outline a comprehensive agenda for education in secure programming.
(2 days)
AlbuquerqueNM87106
AVS has conducted a two-day in-service workshop on low-pressure experiments and modeling for middle and high school science teachers from the United States and Canada since 1990. Attendees are sponsored by regional Chapters of the Society with all expenses paid by the sponsoring Chapter. The workshop is accredited for CEU's and is aligned with the national science and mathematics standards.
The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) lectures on the underlying science and the mathematical calculations and (2) hands-on experience in which a group of teachers perform experiments and develop models under the guidance of an instructor team.
The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) lectures on the underlying science and the mathematical calculations and (2) hands-on experience in which a group of teachers perform experiments and develop models under the guidance of an instructor team.
(3 days)
ChicagoIllinois60616
4G World™ is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content.
Yankee Group believes that operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As the Anywhere Network® ™ takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services, 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works—and what doesn’t—as they migrate their networks to 4G.
Yankee Group believes that operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As the Anywhere Network® ™ takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services, 4G World offers them an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works—and what doesn’t—as they migrate their networks to 4G.
Currently, nanotechnology is being used to monitor environmental pollutants as well as to remediate various environmental problems. Nanotechnology will help to develop new environmentally safe and green technologies that can minimize the formation of undesirable by-products or effluents. Nanotechnology is already being utilized to improve water quality and to assist in environmental clean-up issues. Join us to learn more about these and other environmental applications of nanotechnology.
Currently, nanotechnology is being used to monitor environmental pollutants as well as to remediate various environmental problems. Nanotechnology will help to develop new environmentally safe and green technologies that can minimize the formation of undesirable by-products or effluents. Nanotechnology is already being utilized to improve water quality and to assist in environmental clean-up issues. Join us to learn more about these and other environmental applications of nanotechnology.
(4 days)
IndianapolisIN46201
The national FFA convention is held each October with nearly 55,000 FFA members and guests from across the country in attendance. Members participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, a career show and expo, volunteer activities and much more. It is one of the largest annual student conventions in the country.
NCPN will be holding its annual conference October 20-23 at the newly
renovated Sheraton Hotel in downtown Dallas. This conference brings a
wealth of professional development including Wednesday all-day workshops,
Thursday morning preconferences, and over 200 main conference sessions.
For more information, please visit our website.
Registration Discount Deadlines:
Postmarked by June 30, 2010 – Super Early Bird
July 1 through August 31, 2010 – Early Bird
September 1 through October 4, 2010 – Preregistration
After October 4, 2010 – Onsite Registration
renovated Sheraton Hotel in downtown Dallas. This conference brings a
wealth of professional development including Wednesday all-day workshops,
Thursday morning preconferences, and over 200 main conference sessions.
For more information, please visit our website.
Registration Discount Deadlines:
Postmarked by June 30, 2010 – Super Early Bird
July 1 through August 31, 2010 – Early Bird
September 1 through October 4, 2010 – Preregistration
After October 4, 2010 – Onsite Registration
(3 days)
HoustonTX77058
National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) is a pilot program funded by NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) and administered by NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). Community college students from across the nation who are interested in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will apply to travel to NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) for a 3 day experience. This opportunity will provide a hands-on project featuring engineering career possibilities. Selected students will begin the semester commitment with Web-based preparation prior to visiting JSC. The 3 day experience at JSC will allow participants to:
Participate in team project directed by NASA engineers
Attend engineer, scientist and astronaut briefings
Tour NASA JSC facilities
Interact with students from across the United States
Participate in team project directed by NASA engineers
Attend engineer, scientist and astronaut briefings
Tour NASA JSC facilities
Interact with students from across the United States
(4 days)
ArlingtonVA22202
The 40th Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference is the major international conference about educational innovations and research in engineering and computing. FIE 2010 continues a long tradition of disseminating results in these areas. It is an ideal forum for sharing ideas; learning about developments in computer science, engineering, and technology education; and interacting with colleagues in these fields. Society sponsors are the IEEE Education Society, the IEEE Computer Society, and the ASEE Educational Research and Methods Division. Education sponsors are University of Virginia School of Engineering, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
2010 ATMAE Annual Conference:
http://atmae.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=87
(4 days)
Panama CityFL32407
The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) is faculty, students, and industry professionals dedicated to solving complex technological problems and developing the competitive technologist and applied engineering workforce. This year’s conference theme “Bridging the Gulf” intentionally suggests many ideas, from our conference location to more philosophical concerns.
The American Association of Community Colleges with the support of the National Science Foundation will hold the seventeenth national ATE Principal Investigators Conference, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The conference brings together approximately 800 people to focus on the critical issues related to advanced technological education. Key people working on ATE projects across the country participate in the conference. Conference attendees represent community colleges, business and industry, secondary school systems, four-year colleges, and research and development centers covering projects in a wide variety of areas such as: information technology, engineering technology, micro- and nanotechnologies, chemical technology, biotechnology, and others.
The 2010 meeting program will include lectures from distinguished speakers, contributed papers and posters by investigators from Duke University and academic and industrial institutions covering topics such as laser techniques, biophotonics, nanophotonics, quantum optics, nano & microsystems and information photonics.
An intellectual merit criterion for the ATE program is that the grant-level evaluations should provide useful information to the project and others. This workshop is designed for PI-evaluator teams seeking to enhance the usefulness of their evaluations while keeping them practical and cost-effective. Evalua|t|e staff will facilitate hands-on activities in which participants clarify and solidify evaluation work plans and deliverables; establish or refine a logic model for their projects and use it to identify success indicators and performance standards; determine reporting needs, formats, and time lines; and identify strategies to develop, improve, and maintain productive working relationships between project evaluation staff. In addition, NSF program officers will present their expectations for evaluations of ATE grants. Other ATE PIs and evaluators will share best evaluation practices that participants can adopt to support project improvement. ATE PIs are encouraged to bring their evaluators to this session, along with project/evaluation planning materials, such as a project logic models, goals/objectives, and evaluation plans.
Details and registration information are available on the conference website: www.aacc.nche.edu/Resources/aaccprograms/ate/
Evalua|t|e will reimburse up to 16 ATE internal or external evaluators for travel-related expenses to attend the 2010 ATE PI conference. This funding is intended to enable participation by evaluators who might not otherwise be able to attend. It is mandatory that funding recipients register and participate in the preconference workshop “Designing Practical and Useful Evaluations.” This Evalua|t|e-led workshop is designed for PI-evaluator teams seeking to enhance the usefulness of their evaluations while keeping them practical and cost-effective.
To apply for conference funding your evaluator, complete an application form (available June 15) and submit as directed on the form by August 15, 2010.
Details and registration information are available on the conference website: www.aacc.nche.edu/Resources/aaccprograms/ate/
Evalua|t|e will reimburse up to 16 ATE internal or external evaluators for travel-related expenses to attend the 2010 ATE PI conference. This funding is intended to enable participation by evaluators who might not otherwise be able to attend. It is mandatory that funding recipients register and participate in the preconference workshop “Designing Practical and Useful Evaluations.” This Evalua|t|e-led workshop is designed for PI-evaluator teams seeking to enhance the usefulness of their evaluations while keeping them practical and cost-effective.
To apply for conference funding your evaluator, complete an application form (available June 15) and submit as directed on the form by August 15, 2010.
(4 days)
OrlandoFL32830
The League for Innovation is proud to announce the first annual STEMtech conference!
STEMtech is an interactive learning experience with a strong focus on STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering, mathematics – in general education, workforce training and in technology use across institutions. In addition, STEMtech continues the 25-year legacy of the Conference on Information Technology (CIT) and its predecessors as the fall "tech" conference: the place to explore the intelligent application of information technology in community and technical colleges.
Track Descriptions:
STEM Tracks:
Health and Science
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Mathematics, Engineering, and Architecture
Manufacturing, Industry, and Agriculture
Technology, Multimedia, and Telecommunication
tech Tracks:
Technology Systems and Applications
E-Learning Resources
Benefits of Attending STEMtech:
Discuss critical STEM and technology issues facing today's educators
Explore the growing importance of STEM disciplines
Explore the intelligent application of information technology
Participate in Keynote Sessions led by national or international leaders in track content areas
Participate in STEMtech Summits – six-hour intensive workshops granting Certificates of Completion in each track
Participate in Track Keynote Sessions and Special Sessions that highlight major programs, projects, and issues
Participate in Lunch Conversations held following Track Keynote Sessions and Special Sessions to continue conversations generated by those presentations
Enjoy an exhibition showcasing products and services provided by League Corporate Partners and Friends
Exchange ideas with hundreds of colleagues during receptions and refreshment breaks
Enjoy access to a 24-Hour Email and Internet Lab
Enjoy the unparalleled and award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and surrounding attractions
New This Year – STEMtech ONLINE!
Attend virtual presentations, visit the virtual exhibition hall, and chat with colleagues around the world from the convenience of your browser. Stay tuned for more details about how to register for and participate in STEMtech Online.
STEMtech is an interactive learning experience with a strong focus on STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering, mathematics – in general education, workforce training and in technology use across institutions. In addition, STEMtech continues the 25-year legacy of the Conference on Information Technology (CIT) and its predecessors as the fall "tech" conference: the place to explore the intelligent application of information technology in community and technical colleges.
Track Descriptions:
STEM Tracks:
Health and Science
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Mathematics, Engineering, and Architecture
Manufacturing, Industry, and Agriculture
Technology, Multimedia, and Telecommunication
tech Tracks:
Technology Systems and Applications
E-Learning Resources
Benefits of Attending STEMtech:
Discuss critical STEM and technology issues facing today's educators
Explore the growing importance of STEM disciplines
Explore the intelligent application of information technology
Participate in Keynote Sessions led by national or international leaders in track content areas
Participate in STEMtech Summits – six-hour intensive workshops granting Certificates of Completion in each track
Participate in Track Keynote Sessions and Special Sessions that highlight major programs, projects, and issues
Participate in Lunch Conversations held following Track Keynote Sessions and Special Sessions to continue conversations generated by those presentations
Enjoy an exhibition showcasing products and services provided by League Corporate Partners and Friends
Exchange ideas with hundreds of colleagues during receptions and refreshment breaks
Enjoy access to a 24-Hour Email and Internet Lab
Enjoy the unparalleled and award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and surrounding attractions
New This Year – STEMtech ONLINE!
Attend virtual presentations, visit the virtual exhibition hall, and chat with colleagues around the world from the convenience of your browser. Stay tuned for more details about how to register for and participate in STEMtech Online.