The exponential increase in nanotechnology research and equipment had led to a new level of understanding of the world around us. That understanding is resulting in new applications and products.

These include glaucoma detection based on the structure in a butterfly's wing, shark skin structures applied to airplane wings that reduces air friction and increases fuel efficiency and small stations that pull water out of desert air. The research and multiple applications rely on macro level traditional science concepts as well as phenomena that only occurs at the nanoscale. This workshop will investigate several examples of nature's applications of nanoscale phenomena and how researchers are applying that knowledge to new products and applications. Education content applicable for integration into traditional science courses will be presented.

Presenter: Deb Newberry

Participants in this workshop will learn about the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program and how to most effectively apply for grant funding. Faculty must propose a specific project to improve an ATE-eligible technical program in a one page proposal. One-page proposals will be reviewed through April 1st or until all spaces are full. Proposals will be either accepted or sent back for corrections and the website will remain open until the workshop and a waiting list are full. Workshop activities will include presentations; planning and writing sessions with mentors who have had extensive experience with ATE and NSF; and networking with colleagues from similar institutions around the country. Two faculty from each college can receive stipend support.

Presented by Towerwall, Inc. and Massachusetts Bay Community College. Join the 2024 Information Security Summit, a must-attend event for all tech enthusiasts and cybersecurity professionals! This in-person summit will be held at the MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus in Wellesley, MA, USA. Get ready to dive into the latest trends, exchange knowledge, and network with industry experts. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of information security and stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital world. 

Agenda:

• From HAL to Hero: AI’s Journey in Cybersecurity
• The Policy Patch: Upgrading Your Cybersecurity Insurance
• Beware of the Rain: Waterproofing Your Cloud
• Locks and Logins: Crafting the Fort Knox of Cyber Access with Zero Trust
• From Darkness to Light: Leading Shadow IT into Compliance
   

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. Referred to as the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - this event is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!

The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition Community Works Together to Improve Safety, Efficiency, ROI & Data Analytics in Energy Operations with UAVs/Robotics/AI.

The Energy Drone & Robotics Summit is the largest event in the world for UAVs, Robotics & Data/AI/ML, exclusively focused on the business and technology of unmanned systems, automation and data/AI in energy & industrial operations

2024 Summit Tracks:

• Robotics/UAVs Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
• UAV/Drone Ops: Surveying & Mapping
• Marine Robotics
• Methane/Emissions Strategies
• Industrial Drone Delivery & Autonomous Cargo
• Drone Geoscience
• Energy DataOps: AI/ML
• Energy Automation
• Industrial Emergency Management/Public Safety: UAV & Robotics
• Industrial Reality Capture & Digital Twins

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.

GenCyber: Appalachian Solutions Teacher Academy includes a one-week in-person session summer training that will assist 10 middle school and 10 high school teachers from any discipline to develop and integrate cyber modules into their classroom. The purpose is to spread awareness in Cybersecurity to students that normally do not have access. Academy participants will engage in hands-on explorations of the many aspects of security including ethics, networks, phishing, social engineering, ethical hacking, and password management/cracking. Academy participants will also develop lesson plans for delivering cybersecurity content in K-12 curricula. The 2024 academy will be open to 10 high school teachers and 10 middle school teachers within the Big Sandy Community & Technical College service area to include Floyd, Martin, Magoffin, Pike and Johnson counties.

Academy participants will explore the world of cybersecurity with experts in the field through fun, real-world learning experiences enhanced by close teacher-student interaction. Camp activities include hands-on exercises, interactive lectures, games, career exploration, and campus tours. To ensure a level playing field, GenCyber camps are open to all teacher participants at no cost. A stipend will be provided for full participation. The GenCyber program is financially supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency.

Join the FLATE Summer Teach institute for a 4 1/2 day workshop of hands-on training in emerging technologies for Secondary and Post-Secondary Educators teaching manufacturing, engineering, and related courses. Specific topics that will be covered are TBD.