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Sustainable Development Study Abroad Faculty Training - Costa Rica

Topic: Madison Area Technical College is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for faculty at community and technical colleges to receive funding and training to develop new short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs in the target areas of engineering, renewable energy, sustainable development, technical education, and related fields. Funded part...
Start date: 06/30/2011
End date: 06/30/2012
Presented by: Madison Area Technical College

Self-Paced Photonics Faculty Development Course

Topic: The National Center for Optics and Photonic Education (OP-TEC), is a National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center of Excellence with the mission of promoting photonics education and assisting colleges around the United States in developing and implementing educational programs that support expansion of this critical technology. As part of i...
Start date: 01/31/2012
End date: 05/15/2012
Presented by: OP-TEC

Webinar: How is Nanotechnology Changing the Electronics Industry?

Topic: The NACK center offers a live webinar, hosted by MATEC NetWorks, every month to engage and educate those of you that are interested in learning more about nanotechnology related topics. Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and...
Start date: 02/24/2012
End date: 02/24/2012
Presented by: NACK Center

Online Learning and Student Parents: Benefits, Challenges, and Future Directions

Topic: This webinar, hosted by Institute for Women's Policy Research's Student Parent Success Initiative, highlights findings from analysis conducted by Wider Opportunities for Women and the Institute for Women's Policy Research that addresses online learning, primarily at community colleges, as a vehicle for promoting engagement, retention, and college c...
Start date: 02/27/2012
End date: 02/27/2012
Presented by: Institute for Women's Policy Research

NGCP Webinar: Bringing STEM Learning to Public Libraries: Collaboration and Resources for Librarians

Topic: Learn about the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute. STAR_Net Librarians and others who are successfully programming STEM will also share their strategies for connecting with community resources. STAR_Net is forming a Community of Practice (CoP) for libr...
Start date: 02/27/2012
End date: 02/27/2012
Presented by: National Girls Collaborative Project

MEMS 201: Topics on Microsystems (MEMS) Materials

Topic: Microsystems MEMS Webinars for Community College and University STEM Educators - Topics and Instructional Kits You Can Use in the Classroom. The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education SCME presents free interactive online seminars, hosted by NetWorks, that you can attend from virtually anywhere. Each 90-minute session is presented by a subject...
Start date: 03/02/2012
End date: 03/02/2012
Presented by: SCME

23rd ANNUAL NATIONAL YOUTH-AT-RISK CONFERENCE

Topic: We encourage you and your colleagues to attend the 23rd ANNUAL NATIONAL YOUTH-AT-RISK CONFERENCE, March 4 to March 7, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Savannah, Georgia. The College of Education of Georgia Southern University hosts the conference in cooperation with other universities, school districts, and social agencies. The following credits ...
Start date: 03/04/2012
End date: 03/07/2012
Presented by: National Youth At Risk

2012 Global Marathon: For, By and About Women in Engineering and Technology

Topic: Women in engineering and technology have a critical role to play in defining how we live on the planet. Participate in the 2012 Global Marathon, the only virtual event bringing together engineering women worldwide, to discuss making a difference through engineering. You will gain: •New contacts. •More knowledge for success. •Inspiration an...
Start date: 03/05/2012
End date: 03/10/2012
Presented by: WEPAN

MM, MEMS and Live USA 2012 Conference for STEM Educators

Topic: STEM faculty - The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME) wants to make you aware of a free educational opportunity - the MM, MEMS and Live USA 2012 Conference, March 7-8, 2012, Stephens Center, Rosemont, IL (Chicago area). The MM Live series of events are now recognized as the one of the world's most important events for micro manuf...
Start date: 03/07/2012
End date: 03/08/2012
Presented by: The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

Webinar: Innovative Manufacturing

Topic: Revolutionizing manufacturing with automation and process control. Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and past NetWorks webinars at www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php. ...
Start date: 03/09/2012
End date: 03/09/2012
Presented by: MATEC NetWorks

FPGA Design Flow Workshop

Topic: Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) provide an alternative solution for technicians and engineers looking to implement digital logic. This workshop provides instructors with an introduction to designing with Xilinx FPGAs using ISE development software tools and will allow all attendees to work towards successful implementation of teaching digi...
Start date: 03/15/2012
End date: 03/16/2012
Presented by: COSMIAC and FDTC

Women in Technology Dinner

Topic: If you're a woman considering a career in the exciting technology field, Moraine Valley's mentoring program is just for you. The Women in Technology program, supported by the National Resource Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA) helps women feel more comfortable entering technology careers. The mentoring groups allow st...
Start date: 03/23/2012
End date: 03/23/2012
Presented by: CSSIA

Women in Technology Mentoring Workshop

Topic: Would you like to launch a mentoring program for girls and/or women in technology or improve the one that you have implemented already? Research has shown that quality mentoring programs can have a significant positive impact on the lives of women. This workshop will provide a step-by-step guidance for program coordinators on developing and sust...
Start date: 03/23/2012
End date: 03/23/2012
Presented by: CSSIA

Webinar: Building a Nanotechnology Workforce

Topic: The NACK center offers a live webinar, hosted by MATEC NetWorks, every month to engage and educate those of you that are interested in learning more about nanotechnology related topics. Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and...
Start date: 03/30/2012
End date: 03/30/2012
Presented by: NACK Center

Optics and Photonics Education Workshop

Topic: In an effort to support and promote the inclusion of optics and photonics applications in secondary and postsecondary programs, OP-TEC, the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, offers a free two-day Workshop on Optics and Photonics Education. Background: Optics and photonics applications are rapidly transforming the way we work ...
Start date: 04/05/2012
End date: 04/06/2012
Presented by: OP-TEC

MEMS 202: Standard Micromachining Techniques

Topic: Microsystems MEMS Webinars for Community College and University STEM Educators - Topics and Instructional Kits You Can Use in the Classroom. The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education SCME presents free interactive online seminars, hosted by NetWorks, that you can attend from virtually anywhere. Each 90-minute session is presented by a subject...
Start date: 04/12/2012
End date: 04/12/2012
Presented by: SCME

Webinar: Earning Credentials

Topic: Opening the doors to industry-relevant credentials built into technology programs. Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and past NetWorks webinars at www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php. ...
Start date: 04/13/2012
End date: 04/13/2012
Presented by: MATEC NetWorks

2012 National Forum on Dropout Prevention for Native and Tribal Communities

Topic: 2012 National Forum on Dropout Prevention for Native and Tribal Communities will be held this April 15-18, 2012. The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) in partnership with The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD), The Arizona Department of Education, The National Indian Education Association (NIEA), The...
Start date: 04/15/2012
End date: 04/18/2012
Presented by: National Dropout Prevention Center

Nanotechnology Course Resources I: Safety, Processing, and Materials

Topic: The workshop is the first of a 2 part series. The 2 workshops have been designed to provide post-secondary faculty and administrators with the resources needed to effectively teach undergraduate nanotechnology courses. It does not matter which workshop is attended first....
Start date: 04/16/2012
End date: 04/19/2012
Presented by: Penn State University

Masters Series Webinar: From STEM to STEAM: Importance of Arts in STEM

Topic: Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and past NetWorks webinars at www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php. ...
Start date: 04/20/2012
End date: 04/20/2012
Presented by: MATEC NetWorks

MAGIC 2012: Mid-America GIS Symposium

Topic: The 2012 Symposium will be held at the Westin Crown Center April 22 - 26, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. GIS covers such a broad range of subjects, applications and types of people that use it, that developing a conference program that meets everyone's needs is a challenging task. Even more challenging is an attendee trying to figure out exactl...
Start date: 04/22/2012
End date: 04/26/2012
Presented by: MidAmerica GIS Consortium

Webinar: Nanotechnology and Materials

Topic: The NACK center offers a live webinar, hosted by MATEC NetWorks, every month to engage and educate those of you that are interested in learning more about nanotechnology related topics. Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and...
Start date: 04/27/2012
End date: 04/27/2012
Presented by: NACK Center

Hands-on Introduction to Nanotechnology for Educators

Topic: Join us and explore the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many industries including the biotechnology, MEMS, optoelectronics, chemical, and nanoelectronics industries. The basics of nanofabrication processes and tools will be covered and emphasized through processing labs held in th...
Start date: 05/01/2012
End date: 05/03/2012
Presented by: Penn State University

MEMS 203: Making a MicroPressure Sensor

Topic: Microsystems MEMS Webinars for Community College and University STEM Educators - Topics and Instructional Kits You Can Use in the Classroom. The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education SCME presents free interactive online seminars, hosted by NetWorks, that you can attend from virtually anywhere. Each 90-minute session is presented by a subject...
Start date: 05/03/2012
End date: 05/03/2012
Presented by: SCME

Webinar: Bridge to Technology

Topic: Promising practices in bridge programs. Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and past NetWorks webinars at www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php. ...
Start date: 05/11/2012
End date: 05/11/2012
Presented by: MATEC NetWorks

Webinar: How Safe is Nanotechnology in Our Lives?

Topic: The NACK center offers a live webinar, hosted by MATEC NetWorks, every month to engage and educate those of you that are interested in learning more about nanotechnology related topics. Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and...
Start date: 05/24/2012
End date: 05/24/2012
Presented by: NACK Center

National Assoc. for Workforce Improvement Annual Conference

Topic: This year’s NAWI conference will focus on ways education stimulates creation and innovation. The theme is: “Pathways to Prosperity: Innovation for the 21st Century Workforce.” Focal points: * Sustainable and Interdisciplinary Product Design * Igniting Student Interest in STEM and Engineering * Creating a Culture of Innovation in Teaching and Le...
Start date: 05/24/2012
End date: 05/25/2012
Presented by: National Association for Workforce Improvement

Girl Tech Mentoring Workshop

Topic: This is the DIY for Girl Tech! Day one: We'll be walking you through the entire process of putting together a Girl Tech workshop of your own. We'll also discuss you how to tailor your workshop to your own location and share ideas on possible course topics. Included will be some hard-earned wisdom on what ideas don't work with middle-school girls...
Start date: 06/13/2012
End date: 06/14/2012
Presented by: CSSIA

Girl Tech Camp

Topic: Funded by CSSIA, this two-day camp will feature sessions taught by women from the UIS Computer Science department and Information Technology staff who will provide a hands-on introduction to drop-and-drag programming with Story Telling Alice, fundamentals of robotics using Lego robots, and a round of battle-bots. A scavenger hunt for access points ...
Start date: 06/14/2012
End date: 06/15/2012
Presented by: CSSIA

Webinar: Learning on the Go

Topic: Developing cirrcula via smart phones and other mobile devices. Our webinars are accessible online from virtually anywhere, and they are FREE to attend and/or replay. See complete details and registration links to future and past NetWorks webinars at www.matecnetworks.org/growth.php. ...
Start date: 06/14/2012
End date: 06/14/2012
Presented by: MATEC NetWorks

Leadership Skills for Engineering and Science Faculty

Topic: This course focuses on human-centered strategies for leading effective teams in technical academic environments. Through a series of interactive role-playing activities, self-assessment instruments, and group discussions, you will develop a repertoire of techniques for addressing issues that commonly arise within engineering research groups and tea...
Start date: 06/18/2012
End date: 06/19/2012
Presented by: MIT Professional Education Short Programs

NetLabs Mentoring Workshop

Topic: This workshop will instruct academic institutions/faculty on the procedures and processes for implementing a virtualized lab solution. Virtualized labs enable organizations to host real IT equipment, virtual machines, and lab content on the Internet to support IT training. Generally, these labs include all the software needed to provide an environm...
Start date: 07/12/2012
End date: 07/13/2012
Presented by: CSSIA

HI-TEC Call for Proposals

Topic: 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 ...
Start date: 07/23/2012
End date: 07/26/2012
Presented by: CORD

BIOMAN 2012

Topic: To exchange best practices and ideas to support and enhance biomanufacturing education and training and the workforce for the 21st century....
Start date: 07/23/2012
End date: 07/26/2012
Presented by: NBC2

Nanotechnology Course Resources II: Patterning, Characterization, and Applications

Topic: A series of two workshops, the Nanotechnology Course Resource Workshops have been designed to provide post-secondary faculty and administrators with the resources needed to effectively teach undergraduate nanotechnology courses. This workshop focuses on: Patterning for Nanotechnology, Materials Modification for Nanotechnology Applications, and Char...
Start date: 08/13/2012
End date: 08/16/2012
Presented by: Penn State University

Nanotechnology Course Resources I: Safety, Processing, and Materials

Topic: A series of two workshops, the Nanotechnology Course Resource Workshops have been designed to provide post-secondary faculty and administrators with the resources needed to effectively teach undergraduate nanotechnology courses. These workshops were formerly known as our "Train the Trainer" Workshops. Please note that it does not matter which works...
Start date: 09/17/2012
End date: 09/20/2012
Presented by: Nanotechnology Career Applications and Career Knowledge @ Penn State University

Hands-on Introduction to Nanotechnology for Educators

Topic: Join us and explore the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many industries including the biotechnology, MEMS, optoelectronics, chemical, and nanoelectronics industries. The basics of nanofabrication processes and tools will be covered and emphasized through processing labs held in th...
Start date: 11/13/2012
End date: 11/15/2012
Presented by: Penn State University