This workshop introduces participants to the SeaMATE TriggerFish ROV and the art of accomplishing both bi-directional motor speed control using the Sabertooth motor controller.

Workshop topics will include:

• Engineering Design
• ROV Missions and Project Management
• Classroom Management of Engineering Projects
• Building Frames out materials other than PVC
• Electronics and ROV Control Systems
• Buoyancy and Ballasts
• Cameras, Tools and Sensors
• Running a competition at your school & participating in the MATE ROV Competition

This 2-day Fundamentals of Photonics workshop includes an explanation of the nature and properties of light and lasers and optical components. Laser theory and operation along with descriptions of typical laser application examples will be explored. An overview of laser safety will be emphasized. Hands-on laser and optics laboratory activities will be included in this workshop. Workshop participants will have a better understanding of photonics technology and the use of photonics in everyday life. This workshop is intended for educators or industry professionals. A stipend will be provided to cover travel expenses and workshop registration is free. One Great Prairie Area Education Agency re-certification credit is available for $35. Limited to 20 participants.

Each day, campers will enjoy learning about and participating in STEAM-related hands-on activities!

• Being creative
• Building
• Experiments
• Field trip
• Games
• Hearing about careers in STEAM
• Lunch and snacks provided each day
• Meeting new friends
• Puzzles
• Take-home projects

Parents/guardians are invited to stay for the welcome session on Monday (9-9:15am) and attend the Friday lunch/presentations in the afternoon (time TBD).

High school teachers are invited to Delaware Tech for the STEM Educator Energy Institute. Participants will learn how to teach solar principles in effective, engaging ways in the classroom. Participants will use tools of the trade to install and commission a residential size solar photovoltaic array, review and practice necessary safety measures and electrical principles, and perform ready to use hands-on classroom lab activities that will enable students to bring solar energy to life in the classroom.

CAR MBS 2019 will focus on the auto industry’s commitment to change, across the spectrum of technology, strategy, mobility, policy, and manufacturing issues. This August, connect with more than 1,000 stakeholders, representing automakers, suppliers, startups, media, government, and academia. Topics include: future factories, design optimization, collaboration and partnerships, CAV Technologies and Strategy, the mobility ecosystem, EV infrastructure and policy, organizational culture, trade, sales and production, and strategic implications. 

The Introductions to Nanotechnology and Nanotechnology Curriculum Materials 1 and 2 workshops that were held this spring gave participant educators the opportunity to remotely learn about nanotechnology workforce education from the NPDP Team using a live-stream technology approach. The NPDP Team is now opening up applications to the next phase of training, hands-on face to face laboratory experiences entitled NPDP Hands-On-Site Workshops. The purpose of these workshops is to enable educators who attend these experiences to enhance their understanding of this technology and further understand the laboratory experiences that NPDP partners are using within their nanotechnology workforce programs, leading to implementation of nanotechnology classroom experiences, nanotechnology courses or perhaps nanotechnology workforce programs at their home institutions.

Participants in this workshop will learn how to work with ArcGIS Online, Story-Maps, mobile data collection apps such as Collector for ArcGIS and Survey123, and other geospatial resources. As part of this workshop, participants will develop a lesson or exercise that can be used in one of their courses.

The CISA Exam Review Course provides the learner the opportunity to study with an experienced, accredited professional and deepen your knowledge in the field of IS audit in preparation for the CISA exam. This course includes instructor-led breakdowns of the exam’s Five Domains, discussion activities and a mock exam.

Local STEM teachers are invited to attend the Washington STEM Educator Solar Institute at Shoreline Community College. Participants will learn how to teach solar principles in effective, engaging ways in the classroom. Participants will also learn to install and commission a residential size solar photovoltaic array and perform hands-on classroom lab activities that will bring solar energy to life in the classroom.

This workshop is hosted by NSA CAE institutions across the country. The workshop will present a series of twelve exercises focusing on cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC). These materials and the workshop were developed in response to a national need for the cybersecurity technician workforce to be more knowledgeable and involved in the compliance process. The workshops will consist of hands-on labs, auditing activities and group projects.

This workshop is designed for college faculty that teach cybersecurity and information assurance programs who recognize that community college cybersecurity program graduates must be better prepared for the Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) certification exam. Business leaders from across the nation have expressed this need repeatedly. Students performing audits for the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard) compliance are required to have this certificate.

This class provides a 16-hour overview of the basics of electricity and electronics for programs offering IoT related classes. The class includes an overview of ohms law, a series in parallel circuits and the use of electrical meters and instruments. The course also provides hands on activities introducing electronic breadboards, input/output devices, and intelligent interfaces including andrino boards. The course also includes student assessment and online content.

This conference will bring to life a leading technical program for AV innovators from automotive, transportation, and aligning industries.

As working towards leveling-up autonomous technology, AV Detroit will bring you the latest updates from a safety and regulatory perspective, grappling with industry developments that will impact your competitive advantage and the production of AV.

Join your peers in diving into: the components for ISO 21448, which build upon ISO 26262 to ensure functional safety during the engineering lifecycle; AI for simulation and testing; movement in federal safety regulation of autonomous driving, connected mobility and the impact of Blockchain and IoT, automated testing of deep neural network driven cars, and more.

Planning to submit a proposal to the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program? Then this is a webinar you don’t want to miss! We will cover the essential elements of an effective evaluation plan and show you how to integrate them into an ATE proposal. We will also provide guidance on how to budget for an evaluation, locate a qualified evaluator, and use evaluative evidence to describe the results from prior NSF funding. Participants will receive the Evaluation Planning Checklist for ATE Proposals and other resources to help integrate evaluation into their ATE proposals.

An extended 30-minute Question and Answer session will be included at the end of this webinar. So, come prepared with your questions!

When first entering a community college classroom, many faculty members are shocked that students don’t act like “adults.� Even seasoned faculty members are sometimes flabbergasted by students’ behavior. Workshop participants gain a new perspective on student behavior, why students behave in certain ways, and how to respond to unprofessional classroom behavior.

The Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Principal Investigators’ Conference, co-sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges and the National Science Foundation (NSF), is a national professional development and networking event for ATE project and center grantees and their project partners. The conference is by invitation only and brings together approximately 850 people—representing NSF ATE grants from across the country—to focus on the critical issues related to STEM technician education. This webinar serves as an orientation to the conference and highlights why you and your ATE grant team should attend, what you can expect, how you can best prepare to participate in the required showcase sessions, and how you can maximize your time to get the most out of the conference and its many networking opportunities.


North America's largest advanced battery technology event, The Battery Show brings together leaders across the battery supply chain to learn how emerging battery technology is changing how we power the world.

At The Battery Show, you will:

• Meet suppliers who are supporting advancements like next-gen batteries.
• Network with peers who are putting new technology to work.
• Learn about up-to-the-minute innovations like xEV battery design, computed tomography, and battery analytics technologies.

This is a must-attend event for engineers and innovators looking to keep on pace with automotive, consumer, medical, and stationary application growth. The Battery Show will provide expert-led educational sessions and product showcases representing the full supply chain — from raw materials to recycling.

This workshop is hosted by NSA CAE institutions across the country. The workshop will present a series of twelve exercises focusing on cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC). These materials and the workshop were developed in response to a national need for the cybersecurity technician workforce to be more knowledgeable and involved in the compliance process. The workshops will consist of hands-on labs, auditing activities and group projects.

This workshop is designed for college faculty that teach cybersecurity and information assurance programs who recognize that community college cybersecurity program graduates must be better prepared for the Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) certification exam. Business leaders from across the nation have expressed this need repeatedly. Students performing audits for the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard) compliance are required to have this certificate.

During this webinar, a program officer for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program will explain ATE funding opportunities available to two-year colleges, especially those new to ATE. Mentor-Connect project leaders will follow with specifics about support available to help you prepare a competitive NSF ATE grant proposals (service provided by NSF ATE grants #1501183 & #1840856). The live webinar provides opportunities for audience questions to be answered throughout the broadcast.

This workshop is hosted by NSA CAE institutions across the country. The workshop will present a series of twelve exercises focusing on cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC). These materials and the workshop were developed in response to a national need for the cybersecurity technician workforce to be more knowledgeable and involved in the compliance process. The workshops will consist of hands-on labs, auditing activities and group projects.

This workshop is designed for college faculty that teach cybersecurity and information assurance programs who recognize that community college cybersecurity program graduates must be better prepared for the Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) certification exam. Business leaders from across the nation have expressed this need repeatedly. Students performing audits for the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard) compliance are required to have this certificate.

Please join presenters Kendra Bouda and Rachael Bower on September 17, 2019 at 1pm EDT for this free webinar on archiving with ATE Central. The presenters will share tips on organizing your materials for archiving, using the archive submission form, and tracking your submissions online. See what happens with your submissions behind the scenes, as ATE Central staff process your materials, add metadata, and make your resources discoverable to the ATE community and beyond. Participants are encouraged to come prepared with archiving questions and seek advice on navigating the archiving process.

This webinar is designed to provide student attendees with an orientation to the ATE Conference.  The webinar highlights why you 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.

This workshop is hosted by NSA CAE institutions across the country. The workshop will present a series of twelve exercises focusing on cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC). These materials and the workshop were developed in response to a national need for the cybersecurity technician workforce to be more knowledgeable and involved in the compliance process. The workshops will consist of hands-on labs, auditing activities and group projects.

This workshop is designed for college faculty that teach cybersecurity and information assurance programs who recognize that community college cybersecurity program graduates must be better prepared for the Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) certification exam. Business leaders from across the nation have expressed this need repeatedly. Students performing audits for the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard) compliance are required to have this certificate.

This event is streamlined to provide an 18-24 month trajectory glimpse of the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle. Panel Discussions will include: Tier 1, Cybersecurity, Smart Communities, Testing and Certification, and Finance.

The American Association of Community Colleges is conducting a one-day pathways workshop. Topics to be addressed include the guided pathways model; case making and leadership for large-scale institutional change; strategies for campus-wide engagement in considering, designing, and implementing pathways at scale; and approaches to planning the work.

During this workshop, participants explore ways to build students’ innovation mindsets and collaboration skills by integrating design-thinking techniques into the learning experience. Participants also learn how to enhance students’ creative habits through deep user empathy, radical collaboration, and rapid experimentation to problem solving. The workshop focuses on the most common step-by-step innovation framework faculty can apply to the creation of content, activities, and student services.

Come and be a part of the most unique gathering ever assembled in Utah as you and your family enjoy exciting hands-on experiences with science and technology that will spark your children’s imaginations and give them a peek into their future career opportunities right here in Utah. Your kids will have so much fun, they may not even realize that they’re learning! This event is for grades 6-10.

A 3-day intensive program designed for senior leaders aspiring to the community college presidency.

The AACC Future Presidents Institute provides hands-on experience for senior leaders aspiring to the community college presidency. The association has gathered years of research from new CEOs about what they wish they had known before assuming the presidency.

The faculty for the institute is drawn from the community college leadership field and are highly skilled presidents, chancellors, and groundbreaking leaders. Institute faculty leverages their community college leadership expertise and field-based practical skills to create new knowledge and enduring concepts that shape the practice of community college leadership.

Media plays a huge role in most educational and training settings so it's important to make sure that everyone, including students, staff and faculty with disabilities, can easily access and use the media you create. Whether you are posting informative photos and diagrams or creating a short video, there are tools and techniques that can help support making accessible media for use in a variety of settings. 

Join to learn more about captioning tools, image description, and audio description.  Presenters Madeleine Rothberg from WGBH's National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) and Rachael Bower from AccessATE will focus on practical tips and techniques with plenty of time for questions and comments from participants. 

The conference will focus on Career Pathways implementation at the state and local levels. The conference's 900+ attendees will consist of a broad cross-section of stakeholders comprising secondary, postsecondary, and adult educators, workforce development professionals/staff, and employers.

The NCPN conference is one of the best professional development opportunities in the country, offering 100+ breakouts, a full day of preconference workshops, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services to support your career pathways programs.

This year's Digital Library Federation (DLF) Forum will take place on October 14-16 at the Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida. The schedule features 56 sessions of varying kinds, as well as receptions and affiliated events. Keynote presentations will be by Director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Visual Media Workshop Alison Langmead and Marisa Duarte, an assistant professor at Arizona State University’s School of Social Transformation. DLF will also offer a preconference workshop, Learn@DLF, on October 13 focused on "digging into tools, techniques, workflows, and concepts."