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Advanced Manufacturing Problem Based Learning (AM PBL) Summer Institute

http://www.pblprojects.org/teachers-resources-overview/professional-curriculum-development...

(6 days)

Boston University Photonics Center8 St Marys StBostonMA02215

The New England Board of Higher Education’s (NEBHE) Advanced Manufacturing Problem Based Learning (AM PBL) project will host its professional development Summer Institute at Boston University in Boston, MA, from July 27 - August 1, 2014. The Institute will serve the project’s New England-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics secondary, postsecondary, and teacher preparation faculty members. Participants will be introduced to the project’s authentic curricular case studies called “Challenges" developed with regional advanced manufacturing industry partners, will learn implementation and assessment strategies for problem based learning (PBL), and how to develop their own PBL Challenges based on industry problems. To learn more about the AM PBL project and NEBHE’s professional development programs please contact Principal Investigator Fenna Hanes at fhanes@nebhe.org and 617-357-9620 x129.

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PufferFish ROV Workshop: Introductory Level

http://www.marinetech.org/mate-summer-institutes-2014/

(7 days)

Monterey Peninsula College980 Fremont StMontereyCA93940

DESCRIPTION: This workshop introduces participants to the SeaMATE PufferFish ROV and how to integrate it, as well as the engineering design process, into middle and high school curriculum or club activities. Participants will learn the fundamentals of basic ROV building and experience a variety of hands-on science, technology, and engineering activities that can be integrated into a class or afterschool activity to reinforce foundational knowledge and skills. Upon completion of the workshop all participants should feel confident to lead ROV building activities using the PufferFish ROV Kit or comparable parts and components.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Educators who have had introductory exposure to ROV activities or who have a background teaching science, technology, engineering, or math. Activities presented in this workshop are appropriate for 6-10th grade or within an afterschool club or activity. All faculty attending should have concrete plans to implement these activities in the following academic year. If you are new to ROV building and unable to commit to implementing this activities during the next academic year, we recommend that you attend one of our regional short workshops (3 hours to 2 days).

Applications are due April 10th, but will be accepted until the workshop is full.

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Robotics and Engineering Camp - High School

http://fl-ate.org/projects/camps.html

(5 days)

Hillsborough Community College - Brandon Campus10414 E. Columbus DriveTampaFL33619

FLATE summer camps are designed to introduce middle and high school students to the world of robotics and automation so they can explore the applications in both the industrial and personal use fields. The camp facilitators are from SDHC, HCC and local industry, all selected based on their experience and training. The programs are coordinated by the National Science Foundation funded Florida Advanced Technological

Education Center located at the Hillsborough Community College, Brandon Campus.

High School Robotics and Engineering Camps are open to all students entering 9th -12th grade students as of September 2014. No previous camp or engineering experience is required.

During this exciting program, students will learn how to reconfigure Lego E V 3 ‘Mindstorms’ Robots and program them to follow specific commands, be part of ‘robotic team challenges’,

learn design techniques utilizing software programs and the demonstration of a 3D printer to produce prototype parts. In addition, they will also take a tour through a highly automated manufacturing facility. The camp experience is designed to sharpen their skills in math, physics, the application of scientific principles and new technologies, along with examining careers in the fields of modern manufacturing. Camps will receive hands-on opportunities in STEM projects.

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Techbridge Summer Institute 2014

http://techbridgegirls.org/index.php?id=31

(3 days)

Techbridge7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 519OaklandCA94621

Join us for the Techbridge Summer Institute, July 30 - August 1, 2014, in Oakland, CA. The Institute focuses on the development of STEM educators and offers strategies and curriculum for engaging girls. We will explore science, technology and engineering through inquiry-based activities. Techbridges experienced staff will guide you through: • Recruiting and engaging girls in a STEM program • Training on Techbridges hands-on curriculum for grades 5-12 • Planning field trips and visits with role models • Supporting family outreach • Developing STEM facilitation skills • Integrating career exploration into your programming Earn 2 CEUs - Participants can register for 2 Continuing Education Units (CEU) through California State University East Bay. Who should come? Teachers, after-school program staff, museum educators, youth development leaders, and any others interested in promoting girls in STEM.

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All About BioMEMS Workshop

http://www.scme-nm.org

University of New Mexico's South Campus800 Bradbury SEAlbuquerqueNew Mexico87131

This workshop covers a variety of material related to microtechnology and MEMS devices in the medical field, as well as biological concepts that are exploited by such devices. Participants will become familiar with SCME’s bioMEMS series of learning modules and will complete a variety of activities found within these learning modules. Activities include the role of DNA and proteins in micro-sized devices, biomolecules and their functions in bioMEMS, and explorations and presentations about specific bioMEMS used for diagnostics, therapeutics and clinical laboratory applications.

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Vintage Ohio - KSUA/VESTA Workshops

http://www.vesta-usa.org/Events/Vintage-Ohio-KSUA-VESTA-Workshops

(2 days)

8800 Euclid Chardon RoadKirtlandOH44094

Colorful tents, rolling hills, picnic tables, and groves of tall oaks provide a tranquil setting for the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival, the premier food and wine event of the year. Receive 25 wine sampling tickets to taste from twenty wineries offering regional wines ranging from world-class wines like Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc or Riesling to fun-to-drink fruit wines made from fresh strawberries, blackberries, peaches and raspberries. Whether one enjoys red, white, blush, dry, sweet or something in-between, there will be an opportunity to find a favorite "Vintage Experience." There is also plenty of scrumptious food, cooking school demonstrations, 3 stages of live music entertainment, artisans, shopping, and spectacular Friday fireworks.

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2014 WASHINGTON ACTE Summer Conference

http://wa-acte.org/confsummer.php

(4 days)

Yakima Convention Center10 North 8th StreetYakimaWA98901

This conference incorporates relevant speakers and workshops to create a rich professional development opportunity. Topics include how to find and organize valuable internet-based resources, tools to increase productivity and engagement, and underwater robotics.

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EMC Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS)

http://www.cssia.org/cssia-training.cfm

(5 days)

Online

The virtual training sessions will be from 9a.m. - 1p.m.CT and labs will be made available from 1p.m. - 5p.m.CT.

Short Class Description: This “train the trainer” track will prepare faculty to teach the technology-based Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS) course offered through participating in the EMC Academic Alliance program and provide the hands-on experience to do the online CIS labs available through Network Development Group (NDG). Further it prepares faculty to become an EMC Proven Professional Cloud Infrastructure and Services Associate.

Class Description: This class provides ICT faculty with the widest spectrum of topics starting from Classic Data Center to IT-as-a-Service. It is a “technology-based” course covering cloud deployment and service models, cloud infrastructure, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Providing 40 hours of content, the CIS course provides the required technology essentials across all domains—including server, storage, networking, applications, and databases—to help develop a strong understanding of virtualization and cloud computing technologies.

The training qualifies you to take the Cloud Infrastructure and Services certification exam (E20-002), and each attendee will receive 63% discounted exam voucher.

PLEASE NOTE: By registering, NSF has generously agreed to subsidized $400 for you to obtain this training at the cost of $99. If you are a “no show” for this training, your institution will be billed your $400 balance.

CSSIA is pleased to offer continuing opportunities for faculty attending CSSIA's Faculty Development Workshops (FDW) to obtain graduate credit. Click here to learn more: http://cssia.org/userfiles/file/UIS%20CSSIA%20Train%20the%20Trainer%20Graduate%20Credit.pdf

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Broadening Advanced Technological Education Connections: Summer Institute 2014: Boston

http://batec.org/summer-institute-2014/

(5 days)

UMass Boston100 Morrissey BlvdBostonMA02129USA

The Broadening Advanced Technological Educational Connections (BATEC) National Summer Institute provides no cost, intensive, week-long “Train the Trainer” professional development opportunities in emerging technologies to current faculty of high schools, community colleges, and universities.

The goal of the these sessions is to offer attendees the expertise needed to incorporate technical content into existing or subsequent courses, allowing programs to stay current with technological innovation.

Workshops at this Institute include:

  • App Inventor,
  • Computational Thinking via SBL,
  • Content in Context,
  • EMC Big Data Analytics,
  • NAO Robot, and
  • Oracle SQL & PL/SQL.

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STEM Guitar Building Institute

http://www.materialseducation.org/docs/features/GBW_2014.pdf

(5 days)

Hillsborough Community College1206 N Park RdPlant CityFL33563

The National Science Foundation STEM Guitar Project provides innovative professional development to high school and community college faculty.

Faculty will take part in an intense five day guitar design/build project. Each faculty member will build his/her own custom electric guitar and will engage in student centered learning activities that relate the guitar design to specific math, science and engineering topics.

Participants will leave this weeklong experience with their custom-made guitars, curriculum modules with short term assessments that can be immediately integrated into the faculty teams school curriculum, and much more.

Apply to participate in the 5-day electric guitar design & build learning new hands-on applications for STEM education. Complete application for consideration to receive fellowship to attend Institute in your region.

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Micro Pressure Sensor Cleanroom Workshop at CVTC

http://scme-nm.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=339:cvtc-pressure-sensor-c...

(4 days)

Chippewa Valley Technical College Nanofabrication Facility2320 Alpine RoadEau ClaireWI54703

The purpose of this 4-day workshop is to provide an opportunity to learn how to integrate Microsystems Technology into STEM curriculum. You will learn how to use select SCME kits in the classroom and be provided hands-on cleanroom experience on the process steps for fabricating a MEMS micro-pressure sensor at Chippewa Valley Technical College's (CVTC) Nanofabrication Center located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME) is sponsoring this event and has completed the technology transfer to CVTC. The SCME has now established the pressure sensor workshop at multiple locations across the nation, University of New Mexico's MTTC, North Dakota State College of Science's CNTT, USF's NREC, University of Michigan's LNF, and now CVTC's Nanofrabrication Facility. Target Audience: STEM Community College and High School instructors who will use the materials in their classroom.

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CAR Management Briefing Seminars

http://www.cargroup.org/?module=Page&sID=management-briefing-seminars

(4 days)

The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa100 Grand Traverse Village BlvdAcmeMI49610USA

For nearly 50 years, the CAR Management Briefing Seminars have delivered thought leadership on the most important issues facing the automotive industry--and the strategies to succeed. This year we continue that tradition with nearly 1,000 expected attendees representing automotive manufacturers, suppliers, academia. media, and government. Find out firsthand why CAR MBS is considered a "must attend" automotive event. Sessions will focus on manufacturing, powertrain, sales forecasting, connected and autonomous vehicles, purchasing, talent, supply chain and more.

Each informative session has been built on the foundation of CAR’s research combined with the expertise of industry leaders and executives. Attendees can expect enlightening presentations and discussions surrounding what’s new in the automotive industry.

Connect and network with industry peers and potential business partners during our renowned social hours in beautiful northern Michigan.

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Math Machines Workshop-South Central Ohio

https://www.teachingtechnicians.org/Event/Details.aspx?EventID=63c5f41d-094d-491c-bfb8-025...

(5 days)

Sinclair Community College444 West Third StreetDaytonOH45402

The workshop co-leaders will be Bob Chaney (a 2013 US Professor of the Year) and Fred Thomas. Participants in each workshop will receive 3 Math Machines (Function Plane, Color Mixer and Linear Programmable Vehicle) which can be operated with EITHER a Windows computer OR a TI-83/84 family calculator. Thanks to funding from Ohios Honor Project Trust, STEM educators teaching in Ohio can participate without charge. For others, the cost is $500. The option of 3 semester hours of graduate credit is available from Ashland University at the reduced cost of $175/credit. Please share this information with other science, technology, engineering or mathematics faculty who might be interested.

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47th Annual Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Summer Conference

http://www.okcareertech.org/summer-conference

(2 days)

Tulsa Cox Convention Center100 Civic CenterTulsaOK74103United States

This conference is the major professional development activity for Oklahoma CareerTech teachers, counselors, administrators and state staff. Participants will learn innovative technical and instructional skills. They will also have the opportunity to network with and learn from their counterparts throughout the state.

The CareerTech Expo is held in conjunction with the conference. The exposition is a valuable resource to CareerTech educators, featuring over 150 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest products and services available in the career and technology education field!

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Continuous School Improvement Workshop

http://www.okcareertech.org/summer-conference/continuous-school-improvement-workshop

Tulsa Cox Convention Center100 Civic CenterTulsaOK74103USA

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education will host a Continuous School Improvement Workshop August. 6, 2014, at the Tulsa Cox Convention Center. A post-CareerTech Summer Conference activity, the CSI workshop will have a separate registration with a fee of $50 per person. Space is limited, so registration for the workshop is on a first come, first served basis. The CSI workshop registration will open in conjunction with the CareerTech Summer Conference registration.

All CareerTech Summer Conference designated hotels will honor the conference rate for the CSI conference as well. Workshop attendees needing lodging will simply need to extend their reservation by one day.

Workshop Objectives:

a) Participants will leave with a strong understanding of the importance of continuous school improvement and the culture shift necessary to support the change.

b) Participants will exchange proven continuous improvement strategies for immediate implementation at the local level.

c) Participants will develop and/or strengthen a network for continuous school improvement.

d) Participants will embrace the renaissance of career & technology education.

The workshop will reinforce the key requirements and major processes that support Oklahoma CareerTech’s strategic purposes.

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Nanotechnology Course Resources II: Patterning, Characterization, and Applications

http://nano4me.org/workshops

(4 days)

Lubert Building, Room 114101 Innovation BoulevardState CollegePennsylvania16803

This workshop will cover the teaching of three courses out of the six course suite: Patterning for Nanotechnology; Materials Modification for Nanotechnology Applications; and, Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials.

The workshop uses the National Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK) class notes and the corresponding set of labs. The workshop will also cover the strategies for the conducting of the NACK-provided labs for the courses. The workshop will also discuss the equipment needs for the labs, equipment costs, and sustaining costs.

This workshop is a continuation of Nanotechnology Course Resources I, although it does not matter in which order the workshops get completed.

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The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning

http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/sb_goals.cfm

(3 days)

Monona Terrace Convention CenterOne John Nolen DriveMadisonWI53703

The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning is recognized internationally for the quality and integrity of its program. Each year the conference provides an exchange of current resources, research, and best practices from around the world that are relevant to the design and delivery of distance education/training. The face-to-face conference hosted in Madison, Wisconsin, also offers a virtual option to attendees at a distance with selected presentations.

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American Welding Society (AWS) Heat Treatment Conference

http://www.aws.org/conferences/2014HeatTreatmentConf.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium...

(2 days)

Sheraton Arlington Hotel1500 Convention Center DrArlingtonTX76011USA

The thermal effects from welding and heat treatment influence the microstructure and mechanical properties of welds. Various materials, such as carbon steels and other alloy grades, are affected by heat treatment which changes the weld metallurgy and influences the final welded product. Better understanding of the impact of welding and heat treatment practices can allow for the weld quality and reliability to be optimized for the application.

Early registration ends June 27th.

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Genomics in Education Workshop

http://www.dnalc.org/programs/teacher_training.html

(2 days)

Hudson Alpha Institute601 Genome Way NWHuntsvilleAL35806

The iPlant Collaborative (iPlant) develops computational (cyber) infrastructure to provide researchers and educators access to the large datasets and informatics tools that drive modern biology. The free, 2-day Genomics in Education workshop introduces educational adaptations of iPlant discovery environments developed to support innovative curricula and exciting student research projects to prepare the scientists of the future. In addition, workshop participants will conduct a novel DNA barcoding lab, in which students identify plants by amplifying, sequencing and analyzing their DNA. Instruction and workshop materials, lunches and a stipend of $100, are funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. Further support for travel or other related expenses cannot be provided.

Genomics in Education focuses on DNA Subway, iPlant’s first educational discovery environment. DNA Subway was developed to make high-level genome analysis broadly available to students and educators. Annotating and comparing genome sequences can bring to life elements of gene structure, function, and evolution that previously could only be taught as abstractions. By assembling gene models, comparing genomes, constructing phylogenetic trees and analyzing DNA barcodes, DNA Subway users engage in their own learning as they acquire a range of conceptual and process knowledge and begin to grasp the challenges and promises of a data-driven, modern biology.

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2014 Ohio Grape and Wine Day

http://www.vesta-usa.org/Events/2014-Ohio-Grape-and-Wine-Day

2625 South Ridge Road EastKingsvilleOH44048

The program includes and provides several opportunities, including:

  • Focus on vine protection and winter injury recovery
  • Strategies for Winter Injury Recovery in Ohio Vineyards
  • Grapevine Phylloxera and Invasive Insect Trapping Grape Pathology Update
  • Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Update
  • Demo: Soil Hill-up to Protect Grapevines, Select Mechanical Options
  • Variety Update, a Prelude to the Grape Twilight Tour Wine Tasting

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SPIE Optics + Photonics Meeting

http://spie.org/x30491.xml

(5 days)

San Diego Convention Center111 W Harbor DrSan DiegoCA92101

SPIE Optics + Photonics 2014, the largest international, multidisciplinary optical sciences and technology meeting in North America. Present your latest research in optical engineering and applications, solar energy, nanotechnology, and organic photonics.

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Executive Session

http://wcct.net/workshops/workshop_calendar.html

(3 days)

World Center for Concrete Technology, Room #106750 Woodward AvenueAlpenaMI49707USA

The Executive Session is a condensed version of the Concrete Masonry Technology and Vibrapac "Blockmakers Workshops" tailored to upper management. New products, programs and current issues are also discussed in a round-table format with industry executives and professionals.

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Your ATE Proposal: Got Evaluation?

http://evalu-ate.org/events/aug_2014/

Online

A strong evaluation plan that is well integrated into your grant proposal will strengthen your submission and maybe even give you a competitive edge. In this webinar, long-time members of the ATE community will provide insights on ways to enhance your proposal and avoid common pitfalls with regard to evaluation. We’ll walk through EvaluATE’s Evaluation Planning Checklist for ATE Proposals, which provides detailed guidance on how to address evaluation throughout a proposal—from the project summary to the budget justification. We’ll share examples of how to incorporate results from previous evaluations in the Results of Prior NSF Support section, present a coherent evaluation plan linked to project activities and goals, and budget for an external evaluation (among other things). We’ll have plenty of time for questions and discussion with our knowledgeable and experienced panel.

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National CyberWatch Center: National Cyber League (NCL) for the College Classroom

http://www.cyberwatchcenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=474&Itemid=21...

Online

Join National CyberWatch Center to discuss Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development-related topics with nationally-recognized subject matter experts.

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