Conference strands will be based on the Ten Components of a Program of Study and Career Pathways Toolkit: An Enhanced Guide and Workbook for System Development. Preconference workshops (Wednesday, October 25) will address topics such as Career Pathways Leadership Certification, Employer-Education Partnerships, and Counseling. The conference will focus on Career Pathways implementation at the state and local levels. The conference’s 1000+ attendees will consist of a broad cross-section of stakeholders comprising secondary and postsecondary educators, workforce development professionals, and employers.

This workshop will provide information on strategies for teaching math to D/HH students.

The Writing in the Disciplines workshop includes:

• an introduction to the research that supports the Writing in the Disciplines approach and "writing to learn"
•  the role of low stakes writing
• developing appropriate writing assignments
•  responding to student writing especially in the context of a STEM classroom

Each workshop participant will leave with a plan for developing a writing assignment that provides students with writing practice and with the tools to provide constructive feedback.

Dr. Margaret Leary, CIPP/G & Professor, Northern Virginia Community College, will discuss the recent Equifax breach and what it means to consumers, as well as look at the relationship of online public records accessed by data aggregators (such as Equifax), to identity theft and examine the potentially negative impact a Federal Breach Notification Law might have on consumers. Recommendations for individuals to protect against identity theft will also be provided.

This workshop will provide strategies for teaching writing to D/HH students.

This two-part workshop includes "Project Access", principles in Universal Design, and "Writing in the Disciplines".

At the October CyberWatch West member meeting, the guest speaker will be Karen Leuschner, National CAE Program Manager for the National Security Agency (NSA). She will update members on changes in the process of applying for the CAE-CDE and CAE2Y designations. Ms. Leuschner will discuss the redesignation criteria, knowledge units (KUs), the new CAE-CDE application tool, and the annual report. 

To participate in this free online member event, sign up in advance on CyberWatch West's Zoom.us registration page: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/07c2ec8556ab4250c5b9141539e44ee6. Representatives of CyberWatch West educational members and industry partners will be approved to attend before the meeting begins at 9 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. 

Dr. David Tobey, Director of Research and Assessments for the National CyberWatch Center and Assistant Professor of Management at Indiana University South Bend, will discuss how Competency-Based Education (CBE) can rapidly increase the number of capable applicants for cybersecurity jobs. CBE is focused on the achievement of competencies-per-hour to develop mastery of cybersecurity capabilities for all who desire to learn. Conversely, the current Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) reduces the number of qualified applicants by focusing on the achievement of credits-per-hour to minimize the investment in instructional resources required to recognize and select only the high-ability learners. Differences in instructional design and capability maturity produced by CBE vs. OBE will be discussed. Recommendations will be provided for how to implement CBE in a traditional brick-and-mortar as well as online learning models.

Florida Educators of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (FEDHH) Pre-conference Workshop: 

Project Access and Writing in the Disciplines (WID) and Promoting Success in Math

Please join us for this one-day training, which will provide information to increase success for students included within mainstream classrooms.

Writing in the Disciplines  and Promoting Student Success in Math workshops are designed to help teachers adapt their teaching style to foster better learning for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as all other students, particularly those with language difficulties. These strategies are based upon research conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Technology for the Deaf (RIT/NTID), the largest mainstream college in the world for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

The primary audience includes:

general education STEM and ELA teachers
inclusion specialists
local assistive technology specialists
Note: Teams are welcome to attend this training from a school or district. Suggested team members to include are; an ELA general education, a STEM general education, and a Teacher of the Deaf or an Inclusion Specialist.

This workshop will:

Assist in mastering strategies to meet the goals of Universal Design in education so students are college and career ready.
Provide information on designing writing assignments that address “writing to learn.”
Prepare students for STEM career writing that is expected by industry employers.
Provide information on responding to writing errors/skills development within the context of the STEM classroom.
Provide information on effective instructional approaches including cooperative learning, online tutorials, and new strategies for engaging deaf and hard-of-hearing students in learning math.
Guidance for participants to develop an individual “Plan for Change” for writing and mathematics that can be used locally to meet professional development follow-up requirements.

Presenters: Sue Clark, Lauren Fox, Billie Joe Mayo, Brent Bechtold, and Harry Wood

The Writing in the Disciplines workshop includes:

•  an introduction to the research that supports the Writing in the Disciplines approach and "writing to learn"
•  the role of low stakes writing
•  developing appropriate writing assignments
• responding to student writing especially in the context of a STEM classroom

Each workshop participant will leave with a plan for developing a writing assignment that provides students with writing practice and with the tools to provide constructive feedback.

Students need to be prepared for the changing environment around them. Industry tours allow the student to see all the opportunities that exist – past and present. The world premiere of the Ford Piquette Plant documentary explores the creativity of visionaries who paved the way for our current industries. The conference will also discuss these and other tools available to students and parents to explore various career path options.

M-STEM brings together students, faculty and business to strengthen understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) principles, especially relating to materials science, and to enhance K-20 technology education integration. A unique feature of MSTEM is hands-on, interactive learning which presents information in a way that engages students and teachers.

A bringing together of STEM guitar faculty we are helping create a community of practice by providing a forum for middle school, high School and college/ university faculty to present topics relating to STEM guitar.  

Hands on demonstrations and exposure of a variety of STEM related activities are accomplished.  Our youtube channel (STEMguitarproject)  has last years presentations recorded.

This Summit is is coordination with the M-STEM conference.

FABTECH brings a wealth of innovation and technology solutions to Chicago November 6-9, 2017. More than 40,000 attendees and over 1,700 exhibiting companies are expected to gather once again to celebrate metal manufacturing at its best. The event also provides educational sessions and expert-led presentations covering the latest trends and technology in the metal forming,  fabricating, welding and finishing industries.

Cybersecurity has emerged as one of the leading creators of jobs and opportunity for all economic sectors. The demand for cybersecurity positions in both the public and private sector is large and growing, but the talent pool of cybersecurity workers is not yet able to keep up.

The NICE 2017 Conference and Expo will feature timely, topical, and thought-provoking presentations, bringing together cybersecurity workforce, training, and educational leaders from academia, business, and government for two days of focused discussions.

This year’s theme, "Challenging the Status Quo: Building a Robust and Sustainable Cybersecurity Ecosystem," aims to help shape the way in which the nation identifies, educates, trains and builds our 21st-century cutting-edge Cybersecurity Ecosystem.

Presentations will focus on ways to promote and energize employers, government, businesses, educators, and the workforce to offer new opportunities to build a lively community full of ideas that solve one of our biggest challenges ... building a capable and robust cybersecurity workforce.

The annual National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Conference and Expo features timely, topical, and thought-provoking presentations, bringing together cybersecurity workforce, training, and educational leaders from academia, business, and government for two days of focused discussions. 

The theme of the 2017 conference, "Challenging the Status Quo: Building a Robust and Sustainable Cybersecurity Ecosystem," aims to help shape the way in which the nation identifies, educates, trains, and builds our 21st-century cutting-edge Cybersecurity Ecosystem.

This SAE Standards Webinar provides an overview of the key standards in the automated vehicle sector: SAE J3016™ (Taxonomy and Definitions); SAE J3018 (Safe Testing of Highly Automated Vehicles on Public Roads), and SAE J3131 Automated Driving Reference Architecture. 

As the recognized leader in life science education, the National Association of Biology Teachers represents and supports teachers, students, scientists, and allied professional organizations to enhance and improve biological literacy for all. We are committed to the professional growth and development of biology and life science educators.

Come join us at the 2017 Professional Development Conference(link is external)!  Join other leaders in biology and life science education for four days of renowned speakers, hands-on workshops, informative sessions and special events that you can't get anywhere else!

The NABT Professional Development Conference will begin with workshops and field trips followed by the opening session speaker scheduled from 3:00PM on Thursday, November 9th. Educational sessions will be scheduled all day on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th. Saturday will conclude with the closing speaker at 5:00PM followed by a special evening event. Workshops and field trips will resume on the morning of Sunday, November 12th as space allows. 

The automotive sector is asking more than ever from plastics engineers for innovations that reduce vehicle weight.

This 60-minute Webinar presents up-to-the-minute trends and advances in automotive lightweighting-related plastic/composite formulations, as well as processes to expand applicability for high-volume manufacturing.

An audience Q&A follows the technical presentations.

GeoFest will consist of a welcoming ceremony with refreshments starting at 8:30 AM, followed by three workshop sessions on a variety of topics. Many sessions will be centered on the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal and on the Geography Awareness Week Theme of Civil Rights. The New York Geographic Alliance hopes to have representatives of several museums and national parks in attendance as exhibitors or workshop presenters. There will be an optional afternoon activity with lunch included. 

Registration will be available in early September. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, please contact Tim McDonnel. 

Annually, members of the National Technical Honor Society meet at the State Leadership Conference.

The conference is an opportunity for members to meet members from across the state, be engaged in leadership building activities and promote academic excellence.

Attendees hear from dynamic speakers and participate in fun and educational workshops arranged on a variety of topics.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Pacific Marine Expo is the largest and longest running commercial fishing and commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast, held annually in Seattle, WA, serving all aspects of the Pacific market, including commercial vessel owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors, tug, tow and marine patrol, and crew. 

Attend industry education on safety, management, regulatory matters and technological advancements, plus live demos, Fisherman of the Year Contest, the Fisher Poets, and daily happy hours.

Industry, government, and university representatives will be on hand to discuss how best to attract and prepare graduates for careers in the bioscience industry and how to prepare students to be job-ready by graduation. Representatives from several companies, government agencies, private sector, and colleges and universities will also be available to answer questions regarding workforce projections, career choices, degree options, and internships. Opportunities for one-on-one meetings with industry representatives will be available during our Bio Buzz networking event from 4 – 6 p.m. This conference is an excellent opportunity to network with some of the top industry and government professionals in the BioHealth Capital Region.

Cybersecurity is critical to producing the connected vehicles that consumers demand. With threats evolving as rapidly as the technology integrated into today's vehicles, the industry, academia, and government must take a unified approach to secure our vehicles and the future of our field. 

Join SAE International and our panel of esteemed industry leaders representing wireless technology, government, law, and automotive cybersecurity for an informative discussion on the events and technologies that have brought the mobility industry to this crucial point in its evolution.

Topics of this 60-minute Webinar will include: 

• Strategies for driving organizational awareness
• The recent BlueBorne vulnerability
• Government's regulatory response
• Future of interdisciplinary collaboration and workforce development

An audience Q&A will follow the technical presentations. 

This colloquium is designed to provide community college students who are conducting undergraduate research the opportunity to share research, develop professional meeting skills and network with students from across the country. 

This two day colloquium will be hosted at Austin Community College by CCURI and the Austin Community College Bio-Link Regional Center and will include student poster sessions and various sessions on undergraduate research at community colleges.​

Thursday November 30 - Austin Community College East View Campus

Friday December 1 - Austin Community College Highland Campus

Wednesday November 29th and Saturday December 2nd are considered travel days.

The International WorkBoat Show is part of the Diversified Communications portfolio of commercial marine events, publications and e-media products. WorkBoat has been connecting qualified buyers with leading suppliers for more than 70 years. In print, online, and face to–face, WorkBoat delivers high quality information to all segments of the marine industry in North America.

Macomb's Robotics, Engineering & technology (RET) Days and the Automotive Design and Engineering Career Expo are now combined into this new special event for students in grades 6-12. 

Learn about careers in automotive design, robotics, manufacturing and the technology that makes it happen! Here is a sample of the great exhibits students will visit: 

• Check out the latest trends in automotive design and technology
• Talk with experts in the fields of engineering and robotics
• Experience digital sketching and automotive clay modeling
• Realize the high-tech world of production design
• Explore the world of welding through the use of a virtual welder
• Understand the world of automated connected vehicles
• Discover coding and traffic light programming
• Learn about augmented reality, crash detection, drivelines and surface traction
• Experience high-tech vehicles on display
• Operate hands-on skilled trades exhibits and learn about apprenticeship

Join the premier annual gathering of CTE professionals in an exciting, educational, informative and inspirational agenda packed with CTE sessions, expo show and career pavilion, awards and recognition, and a rich array of networking opportunities.

This workshop will introduce the Raspberry Pi, an inexpensive credit-card-sized computer that can do amazing things. You will learn how to hook-up, turn on, and program the Raspberry Pi to take pictures and detect real-world signals such as motion, temperature, and pressure. The workshop will culminate with a hands-on project in which participants make a burglar alarm system by programming the Raspberry Pi to turn on a camera and record a video when motion is detected.

NEATEC offers a FREE workshop on Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) with particular emphasis in techniques on how to prepare and use a desktop Atomic Force Microscope, how to create samples and how to interpret AFM images. The short course is designed for science and technology high-school teachers who plan to use the acquired knowledge in classroom activities.

By the end of the training you will be able to:

• Understand the science behind the creation of images by an AFM
• Know how to properly handle an AFM
• Understand how to prepare samples
• Understand how to load and take images of the sample
• Know how to replace AFM probes