This online course is being offered at no charge to U.S. high school, community college and technical college faculty interested in teaching a basic photonics course. The course will cover OP-TEC's Fundamentals of Light and Lasers. Modules Include: Nature and Properties of Light, Optical Handling and Positioning, Light Sources and Laser Safety, Basic Geometrical Optics, Basic Physical Optics, and Principles of Lasers.
After successful completion of all six modules by May 31, 2014, participants will spend a 3-day Capstone Laboratory Experience at an OP-TEC partner college where they will have the opportunity to conduct laboratory experiments included in the course and discuss with experienced instructors best practices for teaching the materials.
ATE Events — March 2014
Past
(2 days)
Education Service Center Region 47145 TidwellHoustonTX77092
This will be a two day training for mainstream and Deaf Education teachers. Topics will include classroom Access strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, writing in the disciplines, integration of writing and literacy into the sciences and teaching math to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
(2 days)
2740 W. Mason St.Green BayWI54307
Hands on learning of wine and must testing techniques including:
- berry & juice sugar content by refractometry & hydrometry
- MLF by paper chromatography
- pH testing by pH probe analysis
- volatile acidity using cash still
- alcohol determination using an ebulliometer
- residual sugars by colorimetric test
- total acidity by titration
A continental breakfast will be provided 30 minutes prior to the workshop on Saturday and Sunday. A box lunch on Saturday will also be provided.
(4 days)
AnaheimCalifornia
The Innovations conference is the premier event for professionals dedicated to improving organizational teaching and learning, and discovering new approaches for enhancing the community college experience. The conference provides a tremendous forum for collaboration among academic experts and leading community college professionals, while granting participants exclusive access to the most inventive and thought-provoking programs from around the world.
The conference provides opportunities for colleagues to showcase their model programs, share lessons learned, and look to the future by experiencing a wide array of new ideas through the Conference Streams:
- Learning and Teaching
- Leadership and Organization
- Workforce Preparation and Development
- Student Success
- Basic Skills and Developmental Education
- Resource Development and Foundation Management
- Research, Assessment, and Accountability
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Sustainability
- Open Educational Resources
Hosted by:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Office of Ocean Exploration and Research
In partnership with
The College of Exploration
This offering is free for all participants and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
During the 2013 field season, the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer explored a variety of seafloor features and biological communities among largely unexplored canyons in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, providing new information about how these canyons change over time and revealing hot spots for biodiversity. From July to August, an interdisciplinary team of scientists together with ocean educators and the public were able to observe in real time imagery from the deep Atlantic using NOAA’s new remotely-operated vehicle Deep Discoverer. This workshop will focus on mission discoveries, including the importance of deepwater canyons, their associated deep-sea corals, newly-discovered cold methane seeps, and Mytilus Seamount. Join keynote speakers, ocean explorers, scientists, ocean science educators and others interested in learning more about the deep Atlantic as you gain access to online teaching resources, ROV highlight videos, multimedia resources and join in conversations with colleagues from around the world.
New Mexico Vine and Wine Conference
http://nmwine.com/wine_festivals/single/new-mexico-vine-and-wine-conference
(3 days)
Hotel Albuquerque at Old town800 Rio Grande Blvd. NWAlbuquerqueNM87104
NMV&WS Annual Educational Conference features sessions and workshops for growers and wineries - bringing together professionals and amateur wine makers and enthusiasts. This year's speakers include Shea Comfort, known as the Yeast Whisperer, Zoran Ljepovic, VESTA instructor, and Jim Kamas from Texas A&M. Intimate vendor contact also promotes professional relationships for suppliers.
Transhumanism, Filmmaking and the Future
http://cns.asu.edu/events/transhumanism-filmmaking-and-future
Arizona State University411 N Central AvePhoenixArizona85004
Filmmaker Doug Wolens will discuss the making of his documentary, The Singularity, which refers to a point in the future when we create computers with greater-than-human intelligence, bio-engineer our species and re-design matter through nanotechnology. How will these technologies change what it means to be human? In the film, Wolens speaks with leading futurists, computer scientists, artificial intelligence experts, and philosophers who turn over the question like a Rubik’s Cube. Ultimately, if we become more machine-like, and machines more like us, will we sacrifice our humanity to gain something greater? Or will we engineer our own demise? Join Wolens as he contemplates these questions and shares his experience making a documentary about a time somewhat beyond human imagination's current capability. To view a trailer of the film and read an interview with Doug Wolens, see that Atlantic Monthly article, "Pondering Our Cyborg Future in a Documentary About the Singularity."
CERT training is a 21 hour emergency skills course, taught using FEMA guidelines. Class will occur over 7 consecutive Thursday nighs in downtown Monterey. Class time is 6:30 - 9:30p.m. The next CERT instruction is scheduled to begin March 6th.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards tat may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and emergency first-aid.Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist their families and others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.
Children under 16 yeas old must be accompanied by an adult. This is a great family experience offered at no charge.
Iowa Wine Growers Annual Conference
http://iowawinegrowers.org/2014/01/2014-annual-conference-registration-now-open/
(2 days)
West Des Moines Marriott1250 Jordan Creek ParkwayWest Des MoinesIA50266
This event offers attendees time to learn, network and have fun with their peers, customers and the public.
AutoRama Student Career Day
http://www.bio-link.org/home/events/10th-annual-community-college-program-day
Cobo Center - 1Washington BoulevardDetroitMichigan48226
Join the CAAT at AutoRama's Student Career Day to learn about technical education career pathways. Instructors, students, and general public welcome.
Student Day was started in 2006 as an initiative to support the automotive educational programs at schools by exposing students to the wide range of opportunities in the industry through speakers, corporate support and event participation.
Presented by Summit Racing Equipment and the International Show Car Association (ISCA), AutoRama, World of Wheels, and Cavalcade of Customs are committed to the future by holding these annual “Career Days” where students and instructors enjoy the aftermarket hot rod industry. The events feature guest speakers who share their passion of the industry.
In the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated coastal regions of northern Japan and the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant, the U.S. nuclear community requires new safety regulations to go beyond current safety planning to prevent a similar event from happening again. This webinar is designed to discuss what we've learned from the Fukushima disaster and how to integrate these outcomes into the nuclear classroom.
The webinar will cover
- Classification & phases of a nuclear accident
- Emergency planning & response to nuclear accidents
- Overview of the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Power Station accident
- Lessons learned
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.
13147 SW 33rdTopekaKS66614
A short presentation about different styles of pruners and pruning vines by Dave Cairns and Highland Community College's Dominic Martin. HCC's Intro to Viticulture students will also be in attendance.
This workshop will facilitate discussion, exchange of information, and sharing of resources to make the most out of your introductory courses in the geosciences, including courses focused on geology, oceanography, atmospheric science, and Earth system science.
The workshop will include a series of web-based synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including presentations from experts, sharing among participants, on-line chat sessions, and time for guided individual and group work. A primary focus of the workshop will be the development of online resources for geoscience faculty and departments that address key issues in introductory courses including a set of examples drawn from participants' experiences. These materials will be published on the website for use by other faculty, departments, and partnerships. Participants will have time to create an action plan for modifying their course(s) and obtain feedback on this plan from other workshop participants.
This workshop builds on and moves beyond previous workshops on Teaching Introductory Geoscience offered by On the Cutting Edge. We welcome individual instructors who wish to enhance and improve their course, and we will also provide the opportunity for groups of faculty and instructors to come together to discuss overarching strategies for introductory courses within programs and undergraduate curricula.
Late applications still accepted. Cost is $200.
(2 days)
403 North Third StreetRichmondVA23219
Topics will include: wine tasting methodology, wine sensory components, wine faults and flaws, and errors in the perception of wine. Workshop attendees will be guided through sensory test methods to access perceived differences and preferences in wine. This workshop will benefit winemakers, cellar workers and others in the industry who seek a deeper understanding of these topics and their impact on a winery’s success. The course concludes with a Certificate of Completion.
This VESTA Sensory workshop is a featured pre-conference workshop for the Wineries Unlimited Grape and Wine Conference.
(3 days)
Hagerstown Community College11400 Robinwood DriveHagerstownMD21742
This course is designed to grow the NETLAB+ community of users & will enable you to create custom PODS for new classes.
Participants of this workshop will be performing a "from the ground up" build of the learning NETLAB learning environment to include both physical and software installations.
This three-day workshop will be IN-PERSON at Hagerstown Community College. Faculty will be instructed on the procedures and processes for implementing a virtualized lab solution using NDG NETLAB+ and VMware vSphere.
Virtualized labs enable organizations to host real IT equipment, virtual machines and lab content on the Internet to support IT training. Generally, these labs include all the software needed to provide an environment through which students may schedule and complete lab exercises for Information Technology courses.
Supporting Student Success in the Geosciences at 2-Year Colleges Workshop
http://serc.carleton.edu/sage2yc/studentsuccess/local2014nyc/index.html
Room 251, College Center Building (CCB) Nassau Community College1 Education DrGarden CityNY11530
Improving student success is an important priority at most 2YCs, but is especially challenging given the wide range of abilities, preparation and goals of 2YC students.
This workshop will bring together faculty, education researchers, professional geosciences to address these issues and share ideas and experiences. We will assemble a menu of best practices for attracting and retaining geoscience students and for preparing them to transfer or enter the workforce.
The goals of this workshop are to:
- Document current practices for promoting student success (e.g., activities, instructional approaches, programs, support structures)
- Explore strategies for effectively teaching all students, including distinct subpopulations
- Develop approaches to engage our colleagues, including full-time and part-time faculty and administrators, in implementing approaches discussed at the workshop
- Foster the network of colleagues who will implement and disseminate insights from the workshop
When developing evaluation plans for NSF ATE projects, one size doesn’t fit all. How can meaningful evaluation plans be developed for “Small Grants for Institutions New to ATE” or other small-budget grant proposals? Small budgets create unique challenges in identifying impact and effectiveness of grant-funded work. Staff from EvaluATE and the Mentor-Connect Project will provide information on approaches and strategies to plan and implement effective evaluations of smaller projects, including budget considerations for implementing these evaluation approaches.
STEM-ulating Collaboration: Sustaining Equity and Resources for Indiana
https://www.teachingtechnicians.org/Event/Details.aspx?EventID=1557fb78-b8bf-48c9-a650-78c...
Indiana Government Center South (IGCS)402 W. Washington StreetIndianapolisIN
If you are interested in attracting girls to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career fields as well as supporting girls in STEM, and would like to collaborate with others who are like minded, be sure to attend the Indiana Girls Collaborative Project (INGCP) Collaboration Conference, STEM-ulating Collaboration: Sustaining Equity and Resources for Indiana Girls. It is a great opportunity to meet and network with others who are interested and influential in promoting STEM fields and making STEM more accessible and attractive to people who are not currently represented. Keynotes include Glenda Ritz, State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Congresswoman Susan Brooks, Ind-5th District. Light breakfast refreshments will be served and lunch is provided.
(2 days)
TEC-SMART345 Hermes RoadMaltaNY12020
Learn how to integrate emerging technology resources in your classroom, revitalize your curriculum, learn about nanotechnology, semiconductors, nano-medicine, and photovoltaic/solar peer networking opportunities. This conference is for academic administrators, K-12 Science and technology teachers, community college & University faculty, industry technicians & workforce trainers.
(2 days)
Arizona State University - Downtown411 N Central AvePhoenixArizona85004
A two–day professional development program designed to help teachers incorporate contextual learning into their classrooms. Sponsored by industry and education leaders. Curriculum focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts, while emphasizing critical thinking, problem-based learning, inquiry learning, and exploration. All activities are hands-on and are matched to current state/national curriculum requirements. Teachers leave with best practices for curriculum integration as well as pre-built content to take back to their classrooms.
Wine and Must Analysis Workshop
http://www.ashtabula.kent.edu/academics/depts/winedegrees/wineandmustworkshop.cfm
(2 days)
Kent State University Ashtabula Campus, Robert S. Morrison Health and Science Building3300 Lake Road WestAshtabulaOH44004
Join Kent State University Ashtabula and the VESTA National Center for a hands-on workshop covering analytical chemistry involved in wine production. Topics covered in this two-day workshop include:
- Soluble solids
- Sugar per berry by refractometry
- pH and total acidity
- Sugars by Clinitest
- Sulfur dioxide by AO
- Volatile acidity
- Ethanol
- Malolactic fermentation
- Formol-reduced volume procedure
Dr. Barry Gump, Professor of Analytical Chemistry and Enology at Florida International University, VESTA faculty member, and co-author of Wine Analysis and Production, will lead the workshop.
University of New Mexico's South Campus800 Bradbury SEAlbuquerqueNew Mexico87131
This workshop covers a complete 10 step process used to fabricate a micro-sized pressure sensor. Topics include a review of deposition, photolithography and etch processes, and how these processes are applied in the fabrication of a MEMS device. Activities include identifying actual processed chips that show each step of the fabrication process, completing the lift-off process on actual metal-deposited chips, and building a model or computer graphic that illustrates the fabrication steps and the correct sequence. This workshop uses SCME's Pressure Sensor Process Kit and Lift-off Kit to provide hands-on learning for many of these activities.
Georgia Tech Instructional Center759 Ferst DriveAtlantaGA30318
Come as a family and race in the Nerdy Derby, make Comet Ice Cream, build a Toothpick Bridge, and more! (Actual activities may vary.) Families will experience science, technology, engineering and mathematics together as they design, build, and conduct a different experiment or solve a different challenge each hour. Visit Georgia Tech and experience the fun of doing science together as a family lead by GT students, staff, and faculty. Using everyday items participants will learn what being a scientist or engineer is really like while having fun.
Best suited for families with students in grades 4-12. Students younger than 4th grade may have difficulty completing the activities. Families change classrooms each hour for a total of 3 unique classes/projects. A minimum of 1 adult for every 4 students is required to attend. Groups are welcome as long as 1 adult is registered for every 4 students.
A maximum of 300 attendees (adults + students) is possible.
A least 1 adult must attend with each group of up to 4 students. Drop off of students is not permitted.
(3 days)
Green River Community College12401 SE 320th StAuburnWA98092
During this hands-on workshop, participants will become familiar with various TIPERs. TIPERs are Tasks Inspired by Physics Education Research. These tasks are not like traditional physics textbook problems, but rather, require the students to think conceptually about a particular physical situation. They include ranking tasks, working backwards tasks, conflicting contentions tasks, linked multiple choice tasks and others. In this workshop, participants will work with different kinds of tasks, discuss how they might be effectively used in the physics classroom, and learn how to write some of their own tasks. There will be an emphasize on the new Sense Making TIPERs although nTIPERs (Newtonian TIPERs) and emTIPERs will also be discussed.
Technological and Engineering Literacy Core Connections: Envisioning a Society in Which all People are Technologically Literate
Los Medanos College2700 East Leland Rd.PittsburgCalifornia94565
A Day of ACE offers an opportunity for a team of thought leaders to gain a deep understanding of ACE. Experiential activities introduce participants to ACE curriculum and pedagogy and provide takeaways for the classroom. Emerging ACE research in the affective domain connects students’ lives to academia through a sociocultural framework. After a networking lunch, teams discuss next steps in creating equitable success models customized for their students and programs. Graduates are encouraged to attend ACE’s Five-Day Experiential Learning Institute offered throughout the country during the summer.
This professional development workshop is open to faculty, staff and administrators of secondary and post-secondary institutions who want to learn more about ACE and have an opportunity to taste the ACE experiential environment. The cost of attendance is $30, which covers a catered light breakfast, snacks and a warm lunch.
Join National CyberWatch Center to discuss Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development-related topics with nationally-recognized subject matter experts.
Participants will get an inside look at the Research Experience for Teachers program, funded by the National Science Foundation, and get ideas of activities for the HS classroom. The webinar will focus on the use of Skype sessions and YouTube videos that follow a research student as they learn and apply 21st century manufacturing skills.
New Mexico VESTA Spring Workshop: Wine & Must Analysis
http://www.vesta-usa.org/Events/NM-VESTA-Spring-Workshop-Wine-Must-Analysis
(2 days)
921 N. Paseo De OnateEspanolaNM87532
Increase the success of your wine business! This 1.5 day workshop of lectures and hands on lab exercises, will be held at Northern New Mexico College in Espanola, NM. Utilizing his 30 years of experience in chemisty, brewing and wine analysis, Dr. Barry Gump of Florida International University, will guide winemakers, enologists, lab assistants, etc. through analysis and lab techniques necessary to have a well-functioning wine lab.