Attend Photonics West 2023, an annual event featuring the best in photonics research and technology.

Why attend?

• See the latest research -- Thousands of presentations sharing the latest breakthroughs from around the globe
• Connect with colleagues -- Technical and networking events to help you make important contacts
• Hear world-class speakers --Leaders in the field sharing their research and vision of the future
• Visit the exhibitions -- Find the best solutions, components, instruments, and system providers from around the world

The Community College Presidents' Initiative in STEM (CCPI-STEM), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is designed to further engage community college leadership in the support of regional STEM education and workforce development through NSF ATE grants. There is a national clarion call for a diverse workforce with STEM backgrounds for the millions of employment opportunities that remain unfilled. The nation's Community Colleges can fill this urgent workforce gap!

Join presenters on January 30, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET for the first of a series of Webcasts that will highlight the vision and mission of the grant with a focus on the 2-year sector.  You will hear about the various opportunities to participate in regional dialogue and collaboration, receive support to learn more about the NSF's Advanced Technological Education funding program, and join a growing Community College network designed to address STEM education and workforce needs.

Moderator: Elizabeth K. Hawthorne, PhD, Co-PI CCPI-STEM

Welcome: V. Celeste Carter, PhD, Lead Program Director, NSF ATE

Presenters: Charlene M. Dukes, EdD, Co-PI CCPI-STEM

                      George R. Boggs, PhD, Co-PI CCPI-STEM

This webinar will cover how to create work-based learning opportunities including apprenticeships, on the job training, internships, etc.

This 30-minute webinar will demonstrate how automation and optimization take CAE to the next level and reduces overall turnaround time. During this webinar, attendees will:

• See how CAx tools can be connected to automated workflows and how modern optimization, machine learning, and robust design algorithms can be applied to those workflows for optimal designs with the right product quality 
• Understand how workflow automation and democratization produce dramatic benefits such as reducing time and costs for product development and design optimization
• View simulations, design studies, and CAE-based product development cycles with a broader user base

During this free, 60-minute webinar, Elektrobit's automotive experts present the reasoning and methodology of using the multi-core distribution of CAN and Ethernet stacks that lead to significant benefits. Key topics and takeaways:

• Learn how further multi-core distribution features valid for the CAN and Ethernet stacks help optimize the multi-core processing in zonal ECUs
• Discover how to reduce cross-core communication and avoid blocking synchronization
• Find out how to properly balance the CAN and Ethernet packet processing load in multi-core environments

During this free, 60-minute webinar, AVL's Gerhard Schagerl and Milan Zivadinovic will explain how to use electric vehicle battery data analytics to support design decisions, optimize operation, and predict issues in the field. Key topics and takeaways include:

• Learn how to analyze the vast amount of electric vehicle cell/pack test data.
• Find out how to use connected vehicle data to identify the SOH in the cloud and extend the battery lifetime for each vehicle.
• Discover how artificial intelligence can predict the risk of thermal runaway.

Geo Week is the premier event for increased integration between the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies, bringing together former stand-alone events:

• AEC Next Technology Expo & Conference 
• International Lidar Mapping Forum
• SPAR 3D Expo & Conference,
• ASPRS Annual Conference 

Geo Week was created as a response to the changing needs of built world and geospatial professionals, and to acknowledge the convergence of technology taking place currently. New technological innovations, the need for remote workflows, and hardware breakthroughs are redefining expectations across teams, organizations, and entire industries. Geo Week is at the center of it all. 

The latest updates, case studies, ideas, and predictions from a variety of experts: innovators, end-users, regulators, and more. What trends and technologies do they see coming? What new challenges and opportunities lie ahead? How can you and your organization prepare, anticipate, and benefit in a rapidly evolving environment?

Join the facilitators of this session for a discussion about being an LGBTQ+ ally on your campus and in your classroom. Learn about the community and how to develop safe spaces for students who identify as LGBTQ+. The session includes information sharing, reflective exercises, and interactive activities to help participants become more informed and effective allies.

Objectives: 

1. Participants will articulate personal and professional experiences with the LGBTQ+ community.
2. Participants will describe the LGBTQ+ community and discuss developing safe spaces for students who identify as LGBTQ+.
3. Participants will identify effective strategies to demonstrate allyship towards the LGBTQ+ community.

This conference offers ocean professionals the opportunity to take a deep dive into strategic, topical, technical, and scientific conference content. The plenary sessions and technical tracks have been designed to ensure attendees get the best possible insights and most up to date knowledge from representatives of government, academia, and industry.

Topics on the agenda include: the New Blue Economy, The Energy Transition, Science and Innovation, Ocean Observation, Uncrewed Vehicles, and much more.

During this free, 60-minute webinar, presenters will explain how PANTARIS enables automotive service developers to plan, build, code, and launch their innovative ideas efficiently. This webinar provides an A-to-Z introduction to PANTARIS and a live demo.

Key topics and takeaways:

• Understand the platform architecture and its essential components.
• Discover how to use functions and features for faster deployment and updates.
• Gain insights into a superhighway that enables pioneers to develop and operate their services efficiently.

Prerequisites:

• Some basic knowledge of Linux shell, Git, Container/ Docker and SSH
• Install Git (Link: https://git-scm.com/downloads)
• (Optional) Install Docker CE (Link: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/) or ask your system administrator to enable your access. Please ensure that the terms of use and licensing are compatible with your use case.

This free workshop will provide students, trainees, and employees with the knowledge, skills, support and clarity they need to effectively assess and successfully navigate any lab environment and achieve their professional and career goals.

All Community College Students, Faculty, and Alumni are welcome to attend. 

The Ultimate 2.0 is a 10-in-1 educational robot kit based on Arduino Mega solution that has 550+ mechanical parts and electronic modules that allows you to build 10+ models from one set. This robot features advanced motion control that can drive multiple motors and servos at the same time.

At this event, users can enjoy the building process, patience, teamwork, and problem-solving. Build the robot, then program it to grip, lift, and deliver objects.

The state conference and competition may be the most exciting event of the Technology Student Assosiation (TSA) school year. Thousands of students arrive in Orlando near the end of February with the goal of a first place in their TSA event(s). Students compete over three days, and the culmination of all the hard work comes at the awards ceremony on Saturday evening. 

This webinar will cover recruiting strategies best practices.

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Women in Aviation International Conference. You won't want to miss the inspiring keynote speakers, professional development seminars, education sessions, exhibit hall, scholarship awards, and 2023 Pioneer Hall of Fame inductions. There's no better place to be inspired, share your enthusiasm, and connect with others who share your passion for the aviation industry.

The diversity of students today requires individualized approaches to communication. Using examples from their own classes, the facilitators help others understand and communicate better with their students. The challenges that have occurred in the past and strategies available to overcome them are discussed. Each type has its own inherent strengths and potential weaknesses. 

This interactive farm transition program is focused on helping farm families dive deeper into conversations about

• Family and business goals,
• Job responsibilities,
• Financial needs of farms and families,
• Inheritance considerations, and
• Mechanisms of transfer.

An emphasis of the sessions is how to transfer both the financial business and how to transfer the management and responsibility of the farm business. We provide time for hands-on planning and discussion for the farm family.

The Center for Advanced Automotive Technology is pleased to host the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) Engineering Day. Junior, cadette, and senior girl scouts and parents are invited to participate in the event at Macomb Community College's South Campus. Girls in 4th-12th grade will learn about the exciting world of robotics - from designing to building and showcasing robots. Women from various engineering fields serve as mentors and team leaders.

Girl Scouts receive hands-on experience to:

Stretch their science and technological skills Focus on problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork

The Community College Innovation Challenge is led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF). It is a national competition where community college student teams, working with a faculty or administrator mentor, use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to innovate solutions to real-world problems; receive full travel support to attend an Innovation Boot Camp held in the Washington, D.C. metro area; and compete for cash awards of up to $3,000 per team member.  Up to 12 finalist teams will be selected to attend the Innovation Boot Camp and receive coaching designed to build strategic communication and entrepreneurial skills. Finalist teams also participate in a Student Innovation Session and engagement opportunity with STEM leaders and Congressional stakeholders, and a pitch presentation in front of a panel of industry professionals. Join AACC, a CCIC judge, and a student finalist team member from the 2022 competition to learn about the CCIC, why you should apply, and how to do so by the March 30 deadline.

This four-day summit, hosted by Granite Defense Technologies, showcases the use of emergency response robotics (air/ground/water) in public safety via presentations and field demonstrations from industry-leading vendors, scenario based, hands-on training provided by fellow public safety personnel.

At this exhibition and conference, electric vehicle battery technology innovators will meet with leading automotive manufacturers to explore new battery technologies and battery management systems for use in next-generation electric vehicles. This event is intended for industry professionals and practitioners.

Attending this conference will enable participants to:

• understand the current market dynamics of electric vehicles and their impact on your business;
• learn how to develop strategies for successful battery integrations in electric vehicles;
• hear the latest trends, with an overview of the year and projections for the years to come;
• discuss new manufacturing innovations and technological developments; and
• access different ideas and perspectives from different markets and allied industries combining regional experiences. 

Join your global developer community in Palm Springs, California, for the Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit)—an event designed to show you how to build cutting-edge apps using advanced mapping technology. Explore hundreds of hours of education in one location with technical workshops and sessions, and learn development best practices from GIS experts.

Laser welding is a common joining method that has been used for years in combustion engine car manufacturing. Electric vehicles introduce a new set of welding challenges, starting from the materials needed to weld, such as copper and aluminum. In addition, the weld requirements are challenging, with higher requirements for mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, sealing, and others. 

The dynamic beam laser (DBL) is a new laser technology that enables supreme control on the thermal gradient, melt pool dynamics, and microstructure. This 60-minute Webinar will look at the ways the DBL enables manufacturers to replace joining methods such as brazing with laser welding to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. 
 
Topics include:

• Features of the DBL
• Case studies for welding of battery cooling plates and Al die-cast components.

A Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.  

A workshop for Secondary and Post Secondary Educators new to Mechatronics and Smart Manufacturing

This hands-on workshop will introduce faculty, administrators, and counselors to an entry level Mechatronics course (Concepts of Electronics) taught to high school students at a distance in Nebraska and Minnesota. It is the first of 4 courses being designed to deliver to high school students. Attendees will learn best practices for delivering technical coursework online, assemble a trainer, and perform lab exercises designed for high school or college students.

All participants will take their finished trainer (valued over $300) home and be asked to create a lab with the trainer to share with other workshop attendees and the NCNGM and iMEC communities. A parts list and related curriculum will also be made available.

Teams from high schools and state/community colleges are encouraged to attend.

The workshop is FREE, lunch will be provided, and attendees will take their trainer home to use in their own classrooms.

Nanotechnology is called the “Next Industrial Revolution”. Biotechnology is called as “The Science of the Millennium”. When these two powerful disciplines blend into nanobiotechnology, one can only imagine the scope and opportunities that emerge. The industry has recognized the potential of this field and is already contributing several commercialized products generated using Nanobiotechnology. People use these products in their daily life, without realizing the nanobiotechnology connection. Despite the need, there is a severe deficiency of a nanobiotechnology trained workforce, and it is a matter of great concern. The origin for this concern lies in lack of awareness about the skills, education paths, and career options for nanobiotechnology in the K-12, as well as post-secondary education. Compounding the problem is the wide-spread myth that teaching nanotechnology is not possible without expensive instrumentation.

This webinar addresses this important matter. Dr. Pattarkine will share some strategies that enable low-cost, hands-on nanobiotechnology activities and projects that have been developed as a part of the workforce leadership activities undertaken through Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership (CABP) by the biotechnology program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (Harrisburg, PA).

This free workshop will provide students, trainees, and employees with the knowledge, skills, support and clarity they need to effectively assess and successfully navigate any lab environment and achieve their professional and career goals.

All Community College Students, Faculty, and Alumni are welcome to attend. 

This interactive farm transition program is focused on helping farm families dive deeper into conversations about

• Family and business goals,
• Job responsibilities,
• Financial needs of farms and families,
• Inheritance considerations, and
• Mechanisms of transfer.

An emphasis of the sessions is how to transfer both the financial business and how to transfer the management and responsibility of the farm business. We provide time for hands-on planning and discussion for the farm family.

This conference is for aviation maintenance technicians, IA's, industry employers, aviation vendors, students, and you! The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be onsite to validate your IA certification training.

This 60-minute webinar will examine advancements in processing thin, laminated stator and rotor stacks and take a detailed look at examples of power-dense and high-efficiency motors that use high-performance, soft magnetic alloys. Topics include:

• How using high-induction, high-permeability, and low-loss soft magnetic stator and rotor materials can increase the torque and power density of the motor in combination with improved efficiency current approach and consequences. 
• Various options for realizing the torque and power benefits by about 15-35% using these high-performance material solutions versus present technology.   
• How these high-performance motors can result in improved electric vehicle performance such as higher acceleration, improved range, higher payload capacity, and increased space.  

A Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.

The WiCyS conference is the premier event to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry.

Conference components include: Keynote Speakers, Technical Presentations, Workshops, Panels, Lighting Talks, Networking Socials, Résumé Clinics, Mock Interviews, Professional Headshots, Career Fair, Capture -the-Flag Competition, Early Career Breakfast and Networking, Mid-Career Breakfast and Networking, Senior Leaders Luncheon and more.