This course covers the concepts and fundamentals of laser welding technology. Covers basic optics, laser welding systems and welding process optimization, and metallurgy of laser welds. Laboratory work consists of case studies that will involve optimization of laser welding equipment and identification and characterization of weld discontinuities and defects.
The Council on Undergraduate Research will host its third Conference of Research Experiences for Undergraduates Student Scholarship to be held October 27-28, 2013 at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. This conference will feature keynote presentations, presentations by students from REU programs in all disciplines, sessions for REU students, faculty, and administrators, and opportunities to meet with representatives from the National Science Foundation and other government agencies.
The Institute will assist teams of 3-5 faculty and administrators in developing transformative opportunities for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creativity (URSC) in the arts and humanities. Participants will:
· Create customized plans for their own institutions to enhance URSC in the arts and humanities - in curricula, summer "research" programs, campus symposia, national conferences, and scholarly publications and showcases
· Learn about successful models of URSC developed by and for scholars in the arts and humanities - not simply adapted from the sciences
· Address challenges to student engagement in URSC, such as the need for language skills or other specialized training before beginning scholarly work
· Discover new opportunities for student scholarship in the Digital Humanities, blogs & wikis, designs and compositions, research abroad and in the community, and e-portfolios
· Gain insight into why students mentored in URSC succeed in the areas we value most in the arts and humanities: critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, intellectual curiosity, and analysis
· Learn how URSC improves retention, especially for students most at-risk academically
· Find out about best practices for mentoring, administering, and funding URSC, particularly in disciplines without external grants available for undergraduate work
This three-day GEOTREK-12 workshop will introduce participants to commonly used Geospatial Technologies (GSTs): global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS).
While there are no prerequisites, workshop participants are expected to have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system and strong skills in the use of computers and software. Full-time faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Through presentations by local scientists and a field trip into the estuary, East Coast MARE will explore the ecology of local estuaries, how hurricanes affect the ecology, the physics of hurricanes, and why Sandy became a Super Storm. Attendees will learn about different research methods and questions scientists are using to study in the impacts of Sandy on the estuarine ecosystem. Learn about different lessons to use in the classrooms to teach students about Sandy and the potential ecological impacts of such a storm.
This professional development introduces educators to the Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection, Volume 2: How Do We Explore? Using the NOAA Ship of exploration Okeanos Explorer as the platform, participants will be guided through lessons targeting innovative modern ocean exploration strategies and the sophisticated instrumentation and equipment used to explore the largely unknown world ocean. Lesson topics include how targets are selected for exploration, mapping techniques, water column exploration, remotely operated vehicles and telepresence technology that enables access to real time ocean exploration. Participants will learn how to use lessons to assist in meeting performance expectations of the Next Generation Science Standards with an eye on science as practice and the principles of engineering design. A tour of the University of Rhode Island’s Inner Space Center where ship to shore communication operations take place will be included during the day.
Interested in incorporating more local environmental science issues and problem-based learning into the classroom? Join East Coast MARE for a training on spatial literacy. In the unit, students are exposed to a problem-based Human Impact adventure in which they practice spatial literacy skills and make informed decisions about development around the Barnegat Bay. While doing this, they also learn a great deal about the bay ecosystem, seagrass biology, satellite imagery, and the processes of science and management. Learn about what this unit can offer, explore the support features for teachers and students, and meet, hear, and work with scientists involved in creating the unit in the field.
In the spirit of "ideas worth spreading," TED has created TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is call TEDxLitchfieldED, where x = independently organized TED event. At TEDxLitchfieldED, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx programs, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.
This event is open to educators and business professionals. There is a 30$ registration fee and lunch is provided.
Enroll in Viticulture and Enology Courses for the Fall 2013 semester. All VESTA courses are delivered as distance classes via the internet. Some classes do incorporate real-time sessions utilizing an assortment of web based e-conferencing tools.
This workshop explains the principles of the ACE behavior system and how it is effectively implemented. Participants will also learn how to integrate courses and coordinate assignments for a more successful semester.
All instructors teaching in the ACE program are required to attend this workshop prior to teaching in ACE for the first time. Experienced ACE instructors are also welcome.
At this specialized, hands-on leadership conference, heads of programs in corporations, healthcare or the government can get a good understanding of how serious games can be successfully applied to professional and executive training, skill development and other workforce programs.
Learn to develop websites and create computer games and animations at Highline Tech Acodemy 2013, a tech camp for high school students entering 10th through 12th grades.
Engage in fun, hands-on activities and explore exciting careers in the high tech field, while earning college credit at the same time!
Workshop participants will utilize cutting-edge science tools in hands-on laboratories and bioinformatics investigations, and deepen awareness of rewarding careers for their students. Participants will update their pedagogy while networking with biotech leaders and colleagues. A continuum of faculty from secondary education, 2-year colleges, and universities are invited to apply. The National Science Foundation, Division of Undergraduate Education’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF-ATE) program is funding all instruction, workshop materials, meals/refreshments, and providing stipends of $300. Further support for travel or other related expenses is not available.
The Genomic Approaches in BioSciences workshops will focus on four key technologies - PCR, DNA Sequencing, RNA interference, and Bioinformatics - that will prepare students for specialized life science elective courses, independent research projects, and biotechnology careers.
Genomic Approaches in BioSciences will integrate theoretical, laboratory, and computer technology with practical advice on classroom management and career exploration. Time will be included for independent work, lesson planning, and preparation for classroom projects. Most of the workshops are led by DNALC staff members and college faculty who collaborated in the development of the course modules.
These workshops result from a collaboration between DNALC and 12 community colleges in the Bio-Link network.
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.
Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology and the Cornell NanoScale Facility (CNF) will hold a technical seminar addressing the latest research and technologies in plasma etch deposition and growth. This one-and-a-half day event is being held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 20th and 21st of August, at Cornell University, in Ithaca, NY, and will include presentations, discussions, a poster session focusing on latest innovations, and a networking lunch.
Speakers are from key international research institutes, who will discuss their research:
Prof. Peter Ashburn, Southampton University, UK
Vincent Genova, Cornell NanoScale Facility, Cornell University
Prof. Axel Scherer, Director, Caltech, CA
In addition, experts in their field from Oxford Instruments and Cornell University will speak on the latest process and applications developments in a number of plasma processing areas.
A One-Day Symposium at AAAS hosted by the MaDTECHEd* Affinity Group
Founded in 2012, the MOOCs and Disruptive Technologies in Education (MaDTECHEd) interest group within the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships program, has been established to enable discussions about MOOCs and other disruptive technologies in education within science policy circles.
Evaluation is more than a requirement for ATE proposals; it’s an essential ingredient for increasing the cohesion and competiveness of a submission. Developing a proposal with an evaluative perspective can help potential grantees avoid common proposal pitfalls, such as writing goals that are too lofty or too simplistic or failing to demonstrate a logical relationship between activities and intended outcomes. In this webinar, presenters will share two tools specifically developed for ATE proposers: a checklist for developing evaluation plans for ATE proposals and a template for creating simple, powerful project logic models. Veteran ATE and NSF personnel will provide additional insights on how to put together a strong proposal.
The goal of BSidesLA is to mash up the local Southern California security community with the best open thinkers from around the world in the famous SecurityBSides open, interactive and community oriented format. Thursday and Friday during the day there will be a selection of semi-scheduled talks at Dockweiler Youth Center.
Join the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA) in the 5th Annual Chapel Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival. There will be live music, wine tasting, food for participants' enjoyment August 24th-25th from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Purchase a souvenir glass, five wine tastings and a grape stomp for $9.95.
SPIE Optics and Photonics 2013 is the largest international, multidisciplinary optical sciences and technology meeting in North America. The goal of the conference is to advance nanoscience, optical engineering, organic photonics, and solar energy research.
Special and technical events include more than 50 events: poster sessions, panel discussions, workshops, forums, welcome reception, annual awards banquet, student events, and more.
The exhibition from August 27-29 showcases the latest products and technologies, and includes 240 suppliers from the industry.
Participants in this course will learn to effectively reference and use the National Electrical Code (NEC) with regard to the installation of small wind energy systems, and to properly size conductors, overcurrent protection, and associated equipment for grid interactive and battery-based systems. Many of the calculations and processes in this course align with the Job Task Analysis for the NABCEP Small Wind Installer Certification.
This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the basics of solar electric systems. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.
This course is an online course and will require participants to attend an online webinar for each week of the course.
AACC, in partnership with the SC ATE Center and MATEC Networks, will host an ATE Conference Orientation Webinar designed for first-time conference attendees. The webinar will provide an orientation to the conference and highlight why you and your grant team should attend, what you need to do to attend, what you can expect, and how you can maximize your time to get the most out of the conference and its many networking opportunities. ​
(3 days)
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel480 L’Enfant Plaza SWWashingtonDC20024
The STEM Education Conference brings together STEM education leaders for a solutions-focused dialogue on pressing issues impacting education, the workforce, and policy. Conference topics range from the current status of STEM education initiatives like the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), to policy discussions on Capitol Hill surrounding STEM legislation and related topics such as teacher preparedness, workforce development, and economic competitiveness.
This workshop is the capstone activity for the project on Energy Ethics in Science and Engineering Education that was funded in 2011 by the National Science Foundation. The project defined energy ethics as requiring consideration of technical and social feasibility as well as ethical desirability of energy choices. It addressed issues of individual and collective responsibility and the ethical merits of energy choices by asking whether they are ethically permissible, recommended, required, or should be forbidden. It sponsored energy ethics research and developed ethics education programs for graduate students doing energy-related research.
Mentoring Help That Can Lead to Grant Funding Mentor-Connect is designed to provide mentors, faculty development, and resources to help community colleges benefit from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. If your college has not received NSF grant funding in the past 10 years, has a need to develop or strengthen STEM technician education programs, could benefit from improved leadership skills among STEM faculty, and would like assistance in preparing a competitive grant proposal for NSF’s ATE program, Mentor-Connect is for you! A grant proposal development workshop with financial support will take place in January 2014 for those selected. The webinar will take place from 12 to 1:30 pm CST.
Goodman Community Center149 Waubesa St.MadisonWI53704
This course will focus on code compliant calculations required for PV system design. Using a combination of lecture and classroom activities, the course will review all pertinent mathematics, although much of the focus will be directed by participants in order to address their areas of concern. Recommended for understanding the math portions of the NABCEP PV Installer Certification Exam.
Plasma-Therm, a leading manufacturer of plasma based etching and deposition equipment, is pleased to provide a symposium in the areas of electrical engineering, materials, and advanced semiconductor processing. Come listen to experts and leaders in these field discuss plasmonics, single electron devices, GaN power devices, GaN based optoelectronics, THz transistors, and high resolution lithography and etching. Take a tour of the SNF cleanroom.
University of New Mexico's South Campus800 Bradbury SEAlbuquerqueNM87106
This workshop covers a variety of topics ranging from the history of weights and measures to the applications of weights and measures in microtechnology. Activities include methods for converting from one unit to another, and one measurement system to another. Participants apply this method to a variety of microtechnology applications (e.g., inkjet printers, gold metallization fabrication). Other activities include creating illustrations and logarithmic scales of objects that range from the macro-scale to the nano-scale. Participants also have the opportunity to view a variety of objects using a virtual scanning electron microscope.
