This Institute will bring together faculty and administrators interested in preparing proposals for submission to external funding agencies.  The four-day institute will consist of one-on-one work with a mentor, writing, small group discussions, and critiquing of proposals. The institute has been developed to assist novice to experienced proposal writers in drafting complete proposals for submission. Prior to the institute participants will be able to access information that will help them begin to draft their proposal.

Throughout the first day of this meeting, participants will discuss international human rights principles that guide the conduct of corporations, and in particular, the implications of these norms for the work of scientists, engineers, and health professionals. Policy-makers, industry leaders, and human rights advocates will address the human rights responsibilities of businesses that rely heavily on scientific research and technology. Speakers will also address the important role of science and technology in conducting Human Rights Impact Assessments and other types of research and documentation that are key components of the business and human rights framework.

The Association for Career Technical Education of Arizona and the Arizona Department of Education would like to invite you to attend our 40th annual conference in Tucson, AZ. Share your ideas and open up your network of contacts to discover new insights and valuable strategies in helping to make CTE meet the challenges ahead and shape the future for our students and the coming generations while earning Professional Development hours.

The Workshop for Aspiring Chief Academic Officers is an opportunity for instructional administrators who aspire to become CAOs to network with existing Chief Academic Officers and Presidents of Community Colleges.  This workshop is designed to further understanding, from multiple perspectives, of the relationships between Chief Academic Officers and their Presidents, how to successfully collaborate from these positions, and discuss issues and obstacles in the day-to-day responsibilities of these two positions.  The event includes concurrent sessions facilitated by current Chief Academic Officers of Community Colleges and a question and answer period facilitated by Presidents of Community Colleges in a panel-type format.  The workshop also includes the expertise of Angela Provart, CEO of Pauly Group, a national academic search consulting firm, focused on community and technical colleges.  Ms. Provart will review attendees' cover letters and resumes prior to the workshop and conduct individual sessions for her feedback.

GIS empowers students to design and produce meaningful place-based projects that benefit communities while developing 21st-century skills. The Esri Education GIS Conference connects you with others who share your professional interests, making it the premier thought-leadership event for those involved in GIS Education.

Who Should Attend? Educators, administrators, researchers, librarians, and museum professionals with all levels of GIS experience.

Why Attend?

• Exchange experiences, ideas, and tips and tricks that worked for your colleagues.
• Get face time with the Esri Education GIS Conference experts.
• Discuss new applications, tools, skills, and research.
• Update your curriculum, teaching materials, and resources.
• Understand how to spread GIS across campus.

Students will explore VEX Robotics and increase their skills in science, technology, engineering, and math at this overnight camp held at Bemidji State University. Students will be divided into small teams, for this week long event. In their teams, campers will design, build, and program their robot, and compete in Robot (driving the robot) and Programming (autonomous programming) Skills and a small tournament. Youth are also being introduced to how robotics is used in modern manufacturing. 

Security + is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in:

• Network Security
• Compliance and operational security
• Threats and vulnerabilities
• Application, data and host security
• Access control and identity management
• Cryptography

This course introduces the basic principles of network security. The student will be introduced to computer network vulnerabilities and threats and how to safeguard computer networks from those vulnerabilities and threats. This course will expose the student to network security planning, network security technology, network security organization and the legal and ethical issues associated with network security. This course is designed to prepare the student for the CompTIA Security + certification.

There are numerous family activities for the family members of those who are attending the conference.  Sometimes they are sponsored, but please plan on paying for any activities in which your family members partake.  What about the Tuesday BBQ, the Wednesday and Thursday Trade Show, the Thursday Banquet, or any of the other potential social activities? Have fun while you earn 20 hours of technical update training! There is also a Tuesday night Valve cover race.

Each faculty member will build his/her own custom electric guitar based on applied STEM learning techniques to better engage students in the topics of science, tech- nology, engineering and math (STEM). Participants will leave this weeklong experi- ence with their custom-made guitars, curriculum modules with short term assess- ments that can be immediately integrated into the faculty’s school curriculum. 

The Esri UC is your event to meet Esri’s software developers, technical and training staff, and customer service support teams. Learn tips and tricks from other Esri users who are located all over the world, in more industries than you can imagine. View maps. Play with apps, listen to presentations, visit solution providers, network with your peers and meet new friends.

First, science teachers attend summer training at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Stony Brook University, or Brookhaven National Lab. Then, trained teachers assemble student research teams in grades 9 to 12 and submit an original research proposal using our proposal submission guideline. Teams with accepted proposals will receive supplies, equipment, and scientific support needed to conduct experiments. Program data will contribute to a distributed effort to generate a "big picture" of Long Island's many ecosystems and diverse living things. Results will be shared at an annual symposium.

Register for a free DNA barcoding educator workshop this summer. Participants will be introduced to sample collection and DNA barcoding wet-lab and bioinformatics infrastructure.

• Build and program the all new Lego® EV3 Mindstorms® Robot system
• Participate in team challenges
• Tour an Advanced Manufacturing Facility
• Learn about the science, technology, engineering & math used in today’s high-tech industries

Join others for the 2015 National PETE Instructor conference focused on: “Utilizing Student Smartphone & Other EHS Interactive Presentation Techniques� (i.e.: Apps, Polling, You Tube, Simulations, Interactive Games, PP’s, but not limited to). The purpose of the National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) is to promote environmental technician training, addressing needs through a partnership of community and technical colleges. 

UW-Madison announces a three session workshop series covering the traditional method of sparkling wine production. The goal is to encourage sparkling wine production from cold climate varietals. Interested in adding sparkling wine to your portfolio? Now is your chance. You can participate in the workshop by webcast or by attending the event.

An additional opportunity to engage deeper with the Institute is to share the upcoming MFG Day Webinar with your faculty. Led by MFG Day Co-Producers, the webinar will also include presentations by MFG Day champions: FLATE, Harper College, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, each of which has had unique experiences participating in MFG Day. - See more at: http://fl-ate.org/event/getting-involved-in-manufacturing-day-college-educator-edition/#sthash.Mu6eVwMN.dpuf

The National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence (NGTC), in partnership with Southwestern College (SWC) and San Diego State University (SDSU), will host the seventh annual NGTC Geospatial Technology Summer Workshop. The workshop will be held in the Richard Wright Spatial Analysis Lab (SAL lab) on the campus of SDSU from July 22 -24, 2015. The workshop will host high school and community college faculty who have previous experience using geospatial technology tools, including but not limited to one or more of the following: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Big Data, and cartography. Workshop participants will design and produce geospatial curriculum that can be used within a classroom setting.

Potential to earn three certifications from the American Welding Society in just 10 weeks!  For those that qualify, 100% tuition assiatnce available.  Info Sessions held 7/22 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The morning sessions will feature hands-on case studies of the METTE innovation projects at FVTC, MATC-Milwaukee, MPTC and WCTC. Each case study will provide teams with the key findings, as well as the tools (surveys, data apps) and curriculum resources developed in each project. The afternoon sessions will allow your team to: (a) consult with each of the METTE project teams, and (b) develop an action or next steps plan for your campus.

To wrap-up the day, a panel of employers and state leaders will comment on the importance of evidence-based practices and tracking student success in Wisconsin’s manufacturing and engineering programs. 

Learn how to assemble the initial building blocks of your resume!

Veterans Upward Bound provides academic refresher courses for veterans who do not have a degree but who wish to advance themselves through further education.

Practical tips for establishing yourself in a new position to ensure maximum success as you continue your employment.

Learn about different types of interviews, overcoming obstacles and avoiding common mistakes. Basic guidelines, behavioral and traditional questions, and telephone interviews.

This convening will bring together 200 STEM education leaders from across the country for professional learning and skill development. Learn about the national landscape around the skills gap and research and thought on bridging STEM workforce knowledge and skills with secondary education expectations and coursework. Share real-world exemplars of models, strategies, student internship opportunities, workplace and experiential learning, and tools for engaging and collaborating to inspire and educate secondary students to pursue STEM careers. Discuss ways secondary and post-secondary education leaders can collaborate and build bridges with each other to improve student outcomes. Plan for effective collaboration that will focus on generating ideas, solutions and collective action steps to coordinate services to help smooth the transition to college and career.

Veterans Upward Bound provides academic refresher courses for veterans who do not have a degree but who wish to advance themselves through education.

HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with Educating America’s Technical Workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy.

• Use Solidworks and CAD to design a functional robotic arm
• Engage in 3D printing process using additive manufacturing techniques
• Learn to program an Arduino microprocessor to operate servo motors 
• Understand the electronics and precision needed for building robots
• Students keep the Arduino microprocessors and servo motors
• Learn entrepreneurial skills used by successful business owners
• Tour an advanced manufacturing facility

The 49th FACTE Conference & Trade Show will be held at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. There will be preconferences hosted by FAAE, FLCTE, FAITE/FLATE, FBTEA, and FEFACS on Monday, July 27th. There will also be a golf tournament on Monday morning (for attendees only). The tournament is a excellent networking opportunity. The breakout  sessions, Awards Luncheon, and Scholarship Auction & Dinner will all take place on Tuesday, July 28th.Wednesday will be reserved for DOE Updates, industry certification information, and ACTE Updates.

This workshop will address classroom access, teaching strategies and how to use support services such as interpreters, captionists and technology.

Learn how to assemble the initial building blocks of your resume!

Learn about different types of interviews, overcoming obstacles and avoiding common mistakes. Basic guidelines, behavioral and traditional questions, and telephone interviews.