Expanding the National Laser, Optics, Photonics, and Fiber Optics Technical Workforce
Providing a Broad Range of Resources to Academic and Industry Programs
Quantum Technician Skills and Competencies for the Emerging Quantum 2.0 Industry
EdQuantum and LASER-TEC sought input from the quantum industry as to what skills and competencies should a future quantum technician possess to support its emerging needs. This paper presents the results of the survey conducted.
OER Resources for Three Courses are Now Available for Direct Download
The courses, "Quality Assurance of Precision Optics,” “Light and Lasers,” and “Optical Devices,” were developed by Dr. Brian Monacelli under the NSF ATE optics, photonics, and lasers technical educational curriculum (OPAL-TEC) development grant #1801019.
Attend Optics & Photonics Symposium and Festival on April 12, 2023 at IRSC
Join industry and educational leaders to discuss the current and future state of optics and photonics, prevalent issues, education, and workforce development. Attend the Optics and Photonics Festival immediately following the Symposium and enjoy demonstrations and activities, and tour IRSC’s cutting-edge labs. Industry Symposium (invite-only): 2:00–5:00 p.m., Community Festival: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Pre-College Students and Parents
Explore laser and fiber optics applications, discover careers, and find out more about choosing to study this exciting field.
College Students and Graduates
Find resources to help you get ready for employment. Learn more about companies looking to hire laser and fiber optics technicians.
Educators
Search professional development workshops and courses, curriculum materials, and other educational materials.
Veterans
Map your military occupation code to a photonics degree and find a LASER-TEC college near you to leverage your prior military training.
Industry
Join us for continuing education training and let us assist you with finding qualified laser and fiber optics technicians.
Unemployed and Career Changers
Learn about career paths and job perspectives in photonics-enabled technologies that offer financial stability and professional growth.
Books
Explore textbooks, lesson plans, and experiment guides to help introduce lasers and fiber optics in your courses. Available for middle schools, high schools, and colleges.
Course Modules
Best suited for college programs, these materials will help with modular infusion of lasers and fiber optics in electronics engineering, industrial manufacturing and other related college programs.
Laboratory Kits
We developed and assembled a series of educational kits that support hands-on exploration and experiments in lasers and fiber optics. Learn more about our kits.
Posters
Supplement your teaching of lasers and fiber optics with our collection of educational posters.
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Educational kits distributed to US colleges and high schools
