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 — May 2014
Past
Macomb Community College South Campus14500 E. 12 Mile RoadWarrenMichigan48088
This FREE conference by the Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT) will be held at Macomb Community College's South Campus on May 2, 2014. The event is targeted towards automotive industry workforce development representatives as well as secondary and postsecondary automotive educators, counselors and school administrators. It is co-sponsored by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Design and Manufacturing Alliance (DMA), and SAE International.
The conference theme You Can’t See the Future in the Rearview Mirror is inspired by how the rapid pace of change in the automotive industry will continue and, in many ways will accelerate in part due to increasing fuel economy standards and the new technology needed to meet them. This conference will examine the coming era for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers and what these changes in technology mean for educating and training the talent needed to support the industry now and in the future.
(2 days)
New York City College of Technology300 Jay StreetBrooklynNY11201
The Digilent Design Contest is an engineering design contest open to all students enrolled in any educational institution. For this contest, students are challenged to create an original project using Digilent boards. These include FPGA boards featuring state-of-the-art Xilinx FPGAs, ARM processors (system-on-chip hardware design), or chipKIT boards based on the Arduino development environment.
(2 days)
9801 Natural Bridge RoadSt. LouisMO63134
VESTA invites you to join us for a comprehensive oak journey, from forest to cooperage. This behind-the-scenes tour is an excellent way to deepen your understanding of oak science. After harvesting oak trees in an Ozark forest, we’ll explore Independent Staves' stave mill and cooperage to see how premium wine barrels and oak alternatives are crafted. Each part of the coopering process is dedicated to what matters most: achieving a wide range of flavor profiles that are consistent barrel to barrel, vintage to vintage.
AWEA WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition 2014: Transformation in Motion
http://windpowerexpo.org/content.aspx?ItemNumber=5529&navItemNumber=5417&RDtoken=57658&use...
(4 days)
Mandalay Bay Convention Center3950 S Las Vegas BlvdLas VegasNV89119
Hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), WINDPOWER is the annual conference and exhibition for the U.S. wind industry. It’s the nexus of wind energy professionals who converge to generate actionable ideas for expanding the wind energy economy through technology and collaboration. In 2014, WINDPOWER comes to Las Vegas as a place for business. Convenient, affordable and always business-friendly, Las Vegas is known as the tradeshow capital of the world. Visitors enjoy the convenience of numerous flights to and from Vegas, in addition to an eclectic mix of hotels and dining options to suit a variety of tastes and budgets. At Mandalay Bay, you’ll be able to maximize your time, staying and working in the same location. Come to Las Vegas, May 5-8, 2014, and harness the potential of WINDPOWER 2014, bringing
together the latest technologies and forward-thinkers in this high-powered, highstakes energy marketplace.
Find out top facts, statistics and market information about the U.S. wind energy industry. Read up on fact sheets, reports and articles on wind projects and installed wind capacity, wind energy generation, wind turbine models and characteristics, market rankings of major players, state-level wind industry information, wind-related manufacturing, and transmission.
(3 days)
150 West San Carlos StreetSan JoseCA95113
Come visit VESTA at this first-of-its-kind trade show and conference, geared to the independent producers of craft beer, wine and spirits, has issued a call for speakers for its inaugural event. Show organizers will tap industry professionals for their expertise and insight into relevant, timely issues in the multi-billion dollar burgeoning craft beverage industry.
(3 days)
Connecticut Convention Center100 Columbus BoulevardHartfordCT06103
Mfg4, produced by SME, is an event serving the evolving needs of key industries: aerospace, defense (including arms), medical and, new this year, the addition of the co-located MicroManufacturing event. These three major industries plus one strategic technology are driving change through supply chains and leading the way in innovation and collaboration.
SME has partnered with leading OEMs to help develop Mfg4 and drive the educational content and keynote presentations. Mfg4 participants have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with buyers, sellers and other potential business partners in an environment that fosters collaboration and long-term business relationships.
The Georgia Statewide STEM Day will be a day for schools, students, teachers, and companies to raise awareness, celebrate and engage in activities involving science, technology, engineering and math!
TAG-Ed is partnering with Georgia education institutions, associations, and STEM-based companies to promote STEM Day participation across Georgia! Teachers, students and companies will be able to find exciting STEM Day activities and ideas on TAG-Ed and partner websites.
Getting involved with STEM Day is simple:
- Teachers: Incorporate fun and innovative STEM activities into your classroom on May 9, 2014. Encourage your school and fellow teachers to do the same!
- Principals: Engage your entire school in celebrating STEM Day. Encourage each teacher in every subject to celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math in a creative way
- Students: Get excited about STEM and join in your classroom STEM Day activities! Find out more ways you can get involved in STEM learning outside of school.
- Companies: Volunteer to speak at a local school about your exciting STEM career, or host a field trip for students at your business for local students
- Organizations: Partner with TAG-Ed in promoting STEM Day and help provide resources for Georgia schools!
- Colleges and Universities: Partner with TAG-Ed in promoting STEM Day and help provide resources for Georgia schools!
(2 days)
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center1714 SW 34th StGainesvilleFL32607
Contributions from all facets of energy research, education and commercialization are welcome. Below are some topic areas that will be included in the workshop:
Energy Efficiency
Carbon Capture
Algal Fuels
Wind Energy
Biomass
Energy Systems
Solar Energy
Energy Security
Energy Storage
Energy Policy
Smart Grid
Natural Gas
Marine Energy
Energy and the Environment
Nuclear Energy
Energy Economics
Energy Education
Workforce Development
Creating Green Jobs
Other
(3 days)
Penn State Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization101 Innovation Blvd., Suite 114University Park - State CollegePennsylvania16802
This workshop presents an overview of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the applications of nanotechnology in areas including biotechnology, MEMS, optoelectronics, chemical processing, solar cells, and information technologies. The basics of nanofabrication processes and tools will be covered and emphasized through processing labs held in the CNEU Teaching Cleanroom. This three-day workshop is broken down into daily lectures by Penn State researchers and engineering staff and into lab sessions in nanofabrication.
Continental breakfasts and lunches will be served each day of the workshop.
The 2014 STEM Forum is a unique, focused event that brings together (informal and formal) educators and exhibiting companies who are interested in, and/or who have tools and resources to share that will ensure successful implementation of STEM education into our schools and communities.
Objectives of the Forum are to
- Help educators better understand the significance of STEM Education, which is defined by the committee as: … An integration of disciplines that removes the traditional barriers between Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and instead focuses on innovation and the applied process of addressing questions and designing solutions to complex contextual problems using current tools and technologies;
- Bring an awareness and understanding of how STEM can be implemented, applied, and sustained in a K–12 setting;
- Provide examples of successful outreach programs and partnerships; and
- Assist in identifying benchmarks for successful STEM programs and partnerships.
Early registration ends March 28, 2014.
(3 days)
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower921 SW Sixth AvenuePortlandOA97204
The Annual Conference is the WTS annual networking event of the year. It attracts more than 500 corporate and governmental industry leaders worldwide. For the full duration of the conference, private corporations, public agencies and government officials invested in every transportation mode will exhibit, present, learn and network. Eight distinct events, including an opening night reception and a banquet dinner, will showcase the tremendous leaders represented. This is the premiere multi-modal transportation conference of the year!
Simple experiments to introduce undergraduates to nanotechnology. Presented by Dr. Nicholas Pinto, University of Puerto Rico.
This webinar is designed to acclimate students, faculty, administration, and staff with RCNET’s job placement and soft skill resources. Specifically, RCNET has material designed to help students prepare for a nuclear job interview and also hosts a resume bank to help in placement and the hiring process.
This is the second webinar in the National Center for Supply Chain Technology Education webinar series. It will focus on the the Career Awareness Module and how it can be used.
This session is hosted on Elluminate - here is the link which can be used the day of the session:https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008170&password=M.A7052167C8AE0EBE1694D092F96EF6
Elluminate allows you to log on to the session 30 minutes before the session starts to configure your system for access.
(5 days)
Elgin Community College1700 Spartan DrElginIL60123
The ACE Experiential Learning Institute (FELI) is five-day professional development experience designed for community college faculty, staff, and administrators. The FELI is an experiential workshop involving more than fifty exercises and activities. These activities include but are not limited to large group discussion, small group sharing and presentations, movement activities, role-playing and reflection. ACE structures the activities to create a community of learners, and asks that all attendees be prepared to participate fully as active learners. We use many different pedagogical techniques to allow for learning and growth in unexpected ways, as well as, to keep participants fully engaged throughout the day. We ask that participants attend each day in full as each exercise builds on the previous one and rapport is built within the group as the days unfold. Each FELI group is capped at 25 participants to ensure time for each participant to be heard.
The FELI workshop challenges participants in many ways:
- You will be asked to closely examine reality versus your perceptions in the areas of working styles, listening abilities and communications techniques.
- You will experience the difference between outside-in learning and inside-out learning.
- You will be asked to practice authentic communication and understand the value of self-awareness and self-disclosure as vehicles for the transformation of education.
A majority of participants report that they experience significant renewal and inspiration upon completion of a FELI.
The FELI can be offered as a stand-alone professional development activity or as a part of the process of bringing an ACE program to a college.
The FELI is the first step for faculty interested in teaching ACE classes.
This workshop simulates the transformative learning incorporated into the ACE Bridge Semester program for students.
Summer with Siemens Workshop for Educators
http://www.fl-ate.org/images/front/docs/Siemens%20Workshop%20HCC%202014s.pdf
(3 days)
Hillsborough Community College Brandon Campus10414 E Columbus Dr.TampaFL33619
PROFILE
Siemens Workshops for Educators are educational events designed to help teaching staff build skills in leading edge industrial technologies. Each workshop hosted by Siemens is targeted at a specific automation technology and teaching experience level. Most workshops are open to all audiences and are structured to take attendees new to Siemens through the core elements of building and troubleshooting a Siemens PLC project. Workshops titled “Advanced“ are designed for students who have attended previous workshops, training or have applied skills. All workshops include instruction with considerable hands-on practice.
All attendees receive one free PLC (S7-1200) and SIMATIC Portal software license.
This workshop is free with lunch included. Travel scholarships are available if you meet certain requirements.
PREREQUISITES
- Basic industrial technology skills
- Previous training or applied experience when noted
TARGET AUDIENCE
These workshops are exclusively for educators interested in developing teaching skills on Siemens automation technologies. Teaching staff from public, not for profit schools including Technical High Schools, Community Colleges, Technical Schools, Universities and Trade Schools are welcome to apply and register.
Topics for S7-1200
- Introduction to STEP7 Basic Portal
- Project set up & structure
- Hardware configuration and options
- Program organization & development
- Troubleshooting & editor tools
- Communication basics
- Display panel (HMI) project basics
(2 days)
Mt. Hood Community College26000 Southeast Stark StreetPortlandOR97030
“CTE and STEM: Engaging Minds, Embracing Technology, Emphasizing Career, College and Innovation Readiness”
Student Focus
- Preparing students for the workforce
- Implementing differentiated teaching methods that work
- Identifying innovative best practices in Career Education
- Creating and maintaining business/industry/education partnerships and internships as a part of a meaningful and applied education experience for students
Industry Focus
- Contributing to economic development: how CTE makes it happen
- Providing opportunities for organizations to share their talents, resources, expertise, and real world projects by creating and maintaining business/industry/education partnerships and internships as a part of a meaningful and applied education experience for students to develop their 21st century skills
Teacher/Administrator/Counselor Focus
- Contributing to economic development: how CTE makes it happen
- Providing opportunities for organizations to share their talents, resources, expertise, and real world projects by creating and maintaining business/industry/education partnerships and internships as a part of a meaningful and applied education experience for students to develop their 21st century skills
Early registration ends April 4th, 2014.
Logic models may seem like the tools of evaluators, but they can be really helpful for PIs as well. In this webinar led by the Formative Assessment Systems for ATE (FAS4ATE) project team, participants will learn how to translate a project plan into a logic model. A veteran ATE PI will talk us through an example from one of her projects and discuss the challenges and benefits of creating a logic model.
Supporting the Whole Student: Strategies for Success in the Classroom Workshop
http://serc.carleton.edu/sage2yc/studentsuccess/local2014richmond/index.html
The Gallery, Georgiadis Hall, Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus1651 E Parham RdRichmondVirginia23228
Workshop Goals
- Address concerns regarding academic preparedness for students as they enter 2YC and transfer to 4YC
- Discuss with faculty and student support staff on best practices of academic advising
- Expose successes and challenges of transfer experiences from student, faculty, and support staff perspectives
- Gain insights on how to best match students to professional opportunities
Costs
There are no registration fees for attending the workshop. Participants must cover their own travel expenses, but are encouraged to pursue support from their home institution.
Logistics
A catered lunch will be provided.
The workshop will be held in The Gallery, Georgiadis Hall, Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus in Richmond, Virginia. This campus is easily accessible from I-95.
Directions from all points north and south: Take I-95 to Richmond, Virginia. Take exit 83B to VA-73 (Parham Road). Follow Parham Rd. approximately 1.5 miles west to the main campus entrance on left. You will pass an alternate entrance on the left at Sanctuary Drive. Park anywhere in Lot E. Georgiadis Hall will be in front of you, to the left of the Massey Library and Technology Center. The Gallery is in the basement of Georgiadis Hall.
Directions from all points west and east: Take I-64 toward Richmond, Virginia. Take I-295 around north side of Richmond to reach I-95 South. Take exit 83B to VA-73 (Parham Road). Follow Parham Rd. approximately 1.5 miles west to the main campus entrance on left. You will pass an alternate entrance on the left at Sanctuary Drive. Park anywhere in Lot E. Georgiadis Hall will be in front of you, to the left of the Massey Library and Technology Center. The Gallery is in the basement of Georgiadis Hall.
Google Maps address: 1651 E Parham Rd, Richmond, Virginia 23228
Expectations
Each workshop participant is expected to:
- In advance of the workshop
- Complete the registration form answering all questions
- During the workshop
- Participate in all activities from the beginning of the workshop between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on Friday, May 23, 2014
- Develop an action plan for the next year
- Help to form a community of geoscience educators in Virginia
- Following the workshop - either individually or collectively implement something that has been learned at the workshop and help disseminate insights from the workshop to other geoscience educators.
10th Annual VESTA Curriculum Retreat
http://www.vesta-usa.org/Events/10th-Annual-VESTA-Curriculum-Retreat
(4 days)
211 Old Santa Fe TrailSanta FeNM87501
The 10th Annual VESTA Curriculum Retreat brings together industry members, VESTA instructors and VESTA Management Team members to review, revise and refine the expansive VESTA grape, wine and entrepreneurship curriculum.
Texas State Technical College Waco3801 Campus DriveWacoTX76705USA
Background:
With a vision for the future, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Waco developed the nation's first Laser Electro-Optics Technology (LET) program in 1969. Since that time, TSTC has continued to successfully train laser optics technicians for rewarding careers in the photonics industry and those industries enabled by photonics.
In an effort to increase awareness of this growing field, TSTC Waco is partnering with the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC) to offer a Summer Institute in optics and photonics and its associated photonics-enabled applications. TSTC Waco currently serves as an OP-TEC college partner specializing in photonics and nanotechnology. OP-TEC is a National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center of Excellence headquartered in Waco.
TSTC’s Mission:
- Increase the number of students in the Laser Electro-Optics and Nanotechnology programs at TSTC Waco.
- Develop 4+2+2 career pathways for high school students in photonics-enabled technology education programs.
- Increase the number of graduates in these programs and employ them in a photonics career field.
OP-TEC’s Mission:
- Enhance optics and photonics education nationally.
- Increase the number of photonics-enabled associate degree programs nationally.
- Work with high schools and community and technical college faculty to increase the number of students entering the photonics-enabled programs.
- Create high school-to-community college “pipelines” of highly qualified and strongly motivated students.
- Increase the numbers of graduates from these programs in an effort to meet the urgent need for optics and photonics technicians.
Participant Eligibility:
The Institute is open to teachers, counselors and students (grades 9-12). Students are selected based on an application. Teachers and counselors must submit an application containing information on their current job position, experience and interest in photonics and photonics-enabled technology fields. To view complete application details and instructions or to submit an application online, please click here.
Teacher & Counselor Credits:
Teachers and counselors completing the Institute will be eligible to receive continuing education credits.
Curriculum:
The Summer Institute’s curriculum will provide participants with classroom lecture and valuable hands-on training in the photonics skills required in the photonics industry. The curriculum will also cover basic laser and optics principles and their associated applications, career opportunities and educational program opportunities.
Purpose:
The purpose for the Summer Institute is to provide students, teachers and counselors the opportunity to learn more about:
- the skills required to be successful in photonics-enabled careers;
- the career choices and applications of the photonics industry; and,
- the educational opportunities available through TSTC’s LET and Nanotechnology programs.
In addition, the Institute provides the unique opportunity for students, teachers and counselors to collaborate and interact in classroom and laboratory environments.
This is the first institute of this series. Lunch will be provided.
STEM Manufacturing Summit & Competition at the Florida Sterling Conference
http://www.floridasterling.com/assets/pdf/2014/STEMCompetitionPacket.pdf
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes4040 Central Florida PkwyOrlandoFL32837USA
The Florida Sterling Council, the Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF), the MAF Center for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence, and the TRADE Consortium, consisting of twelve Florida colleges, manufacturing associations and workforce boards, are teaming up to present the STEM Manufacturing Summit. We would like to invite you to attend and to compete in our first ever competition among high schools, technical schools and colleges regarding their manufacturing programs.
We invite you to send a representative to participate in this best practice sharing and discussion agenda about manufacturing education. We also invite you to compete in a first-ever competition among manufacturing education programs in the state. With 6,000 manufacturing jobs open in Florida today, it is apparent there is a critical need for educated and skilled employees. Many of you have in place manufacturing education/training and industry certification programs. We would like to provide an opportunity for all of you to share best practices so we can keep raising the bar until the needs are filled and tell us all about your successes.
Supply Chain Technology Education Educators' Workshop
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/supply-chain-technology-education-educators-workshop-tickets-1...
Sinclair College444 W 3rd StDaytonOhio45402
Are you a high school counselor or teacher that wants to be able to tell your students about the high-demand, high-paying jobs in Supply Chain Technology?
The National Center for Supply Chain Technology Education, an NSF-funded Center, is offering several professional development opportunities in the next few months that may be of interest to you!
On May 30, from 8am to 3pm, Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio will host a full-day, no-cost workshop geared towards both community college and high school educators. This workshop will include:
- An introduction to Supply Chain Technology and Supply Chain Technicians
- A classroom-ready Career Awareness Model and tips on how to teach it
- Access to curriculum and a free e-textbook on Automated Warehousing
- Best practices in recruiting and retaining students in technology courses
- A tour of a local facility that uses this high-tech equipment
- A chance to meet with industry representatives
Join National CyberWatch Center to discuss Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development-related topics with nationally-recognized subject matter experts.