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.

This year’s conference theme “Strengthening Ecosystems: Aligning Stakeholders to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap” highlights the collective effort to strengthen the cybersecurity landscape. By joining forces with key partners, we can foster a more robust cybersecurity ecosystem to bridge the workforce gap.

BIO 2024 is heading back West to San Diego, CA at the San Diego Convention Center. This conference features innovative programming around the current and future state of biotech. Including areas like therapeutic frontiers, the business of biotech, regulatory and policy outlooks, and human capital.

Also, take part in BIO One-on-One Partnering to find potential business partners and request meetings through our easy-to-use online system. You can expect to find senior biotech executives, business development leaders, and investors from premier firms participating.

Rising 9th - 12th grade students can attend an 8-day summer STEM camp at one of the five Santa Fe College Academic Centers. The summer 2024 curriculum will cover hands-on learning for rocketry, where students can learn to design, build and launch rockets along with improving math skills. 

There will be no cost for this program for campers and GRRATE is excited about getting students thinking about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) technical fields after graduation.

This is an 8-day camp offered in five locations from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Andrews Center (Starke) - June 24 - July 5, 2024
• Blount Center (Downtown Gainesville) - June 17 - 27, 2024
• Davis Center (Archer) - June 3 - 13, 2024
• Perry Center (Alachua) - July 15 - 25, 2024
• Watson Center (Keystone Heights) - July 15 - 25, 2024

The 2024 Postsecondary Disability Training Institute (PTI) Collaborative on Postsecondary Education and Disability Conference will be taking place from June 4th – 7th in Portland, Maine. The objective of the Training Institute is to assist concerned professionals to meet the unique needs of college students with disabilities. Participants can select sessions about a wide range of cutting-edge topics in variety of formats, including 3-day strands, single sessions, poster presentations and pre-institute sessions. All formats provide participants with in-depth information and adequate time for questions and follow-up activities. 

Participants also have opportunities to share information and network with each other at various activities throughout the week.

This summer MNT-EC is offering a three-day workshop in partnership with the University of Minnesota – Environmental Health Sciences Division. Topics currently planned for each day.

1. Occupational Hygiene Principles Applied to MNT
2. Measurement of Airborne and Colloidal MNT Particles
3. Preventing Exposures to MNT Particles
4. Practical Applications of MNT Health and Safety Principles

Offered by the University’s Environmental Health Sciences Division and its Nano Center, the MNT Health and Safety workshop will cover safety practices in the instructional laboratory, including understanding micro/nanoparticle properties, selecting and using personal protective equipment, and safely carrying out chemical syntheses of nanomaterials.

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!

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.

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.

Central Community College, in partnership with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, is cosponsoring four professional development opportunities this summer!

During each of these trainings, the facilitators and college instructors will build separate trainers from the beginning and go through lessons which are part of the web-based course. The goal of these trainings are that local community colleges will work with high schools to offer dual credit to the high schools. In Nebraska, the community college is providing the instructor of record for the college credit and the facilitator helps the students and provide classroom management, but your school may choose to use these trainers differently. Those interested are welcome to participate in one or all the classes and will receive a stipend for each course participated in. The courses must be taken in sequential order.

First Course: Concepts of Electronics

VESTA Comes of Age! VESTA has benefited from 21 years of grant funding from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education program (NSF ATE), first as an NSF ATE Project, followed by two rounds of funding as a Regional Center of Excellence, two rounds of funding as a National Center of Excellence, and most recently as a National Resource Center.

Take this opportunity to learn about the VESTA of tomorrow while enjoying exciting informational presentations, a sensory walk through the wines of Tennessee, an engaging tour of Tsali Notch Vineyard surrounded by majestic mountain views in lush foothills of Tennessee, and delicious catered dinner.

The GeoTech Center will host an in-person GeoEd'24 conference in Louisville, KY, from June 11 to 13. There is no cost to attend GeoEd'24, but you do need to register.

Sessions include:

Day 1

Working with Arcade in ArcGIS Pro, Map Viewer, and Dashboards
Drones: What You Need to Know to Get Started
Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro
From Data Collection to a Dashboard to a Story Map, Part 1
Demographic Analysis
From Data Collection to a Dashboard to a Story Map, Part 2
Resources from the GeoTech Center to Support Your Program

Day 2

Introduction to Python & Notebooks
Exploring the Lewis & Clark Expedition with GIS
GIS & Artificial Intelligence
Using Geospatial Apps in the Classroom
National Geographic Map Maker & Using the Atlas Instant App to Create Map Collections
Incorporating Ethics into Geospatial Courses and Programs
Mapping the Underground Railroad

Day 3

Python, Part 2 Advanced Python and AI
Working with ArcGIS Dashboard
Working with Imagery in ArcGIS Pro
Open Street Map/Java Open Street Map
Exploring Climate Change Topics
Understanding Standard Occupation Codes (SOC)
360 Images/Video & Virtual Reality in GIS
Campus Mapping, (Scott Sires, Dallas College)

In addition to the workshops listed, there will be programs during lunch and in the afternoon. There will be stipends available for educators. 

Join Advanced Manufacturing: Girls Can, Too for one of two days of their Summer Day-Camp for middle and high school students to engage them with hands-on activities related to industrial maintenance. The overall goal of the project is to recruit and retain more women in Industrial Maintenance Technology by increasing awareness and providing learning opportunities and mentoring beginning in middle school. Girls and young women will gain access to relevant dual credit courses in high school and have high levels of contact with faculty and industry professionals who are women.

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from June 11-13 for a 3-Day Summer Session on the Fundamentals of Metallurgy, SMA Processes, Inspection, & Codes at North Dakota State College of Science!

What's included:

1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

Join Weld-Ed for a Summer Workshop from June 11-13 for a 3-Day Summer Session on the Fundamentals of Metallurgy, GMA Processes, & Welder Certification at Illinois Central College!

What's included:

1. Training materials: Participants will receive a complete set of training materials for classroom use.
2. Food: Lunch will be provided at the training site each day.
3. Hotel: Lodging will be provided for non-local attendees or as needed.
4. Professional Development Hours

Registration:
$49.00 – Affiliate Price

Cybersecurity impacts everyone and every discipline. This is an opportunity to learn how cybersecurity intersects with your discipline.  Discover how to integrate new technologies into your classroom and gain a broader understanding of cybersecurity's role in different disciplines.

At the CyAD Conference, engage in specialized workshops designed to delve into the cybersecurity aspects relevant to your discipline. This conference will cover a wide range of topics, including securing business operations, protecting healthcare data, ensuring cybersecurity in automotive systems, protecting critical infrastructure, and much more.

 A travel stipend will be available to eligible faculty traveling from outside the area of the event to assist with transportation costs.

These workshops present overviews of the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many areas and the basics of nanofabrication processes. The three-day workshops are broken down into daily lectures by CNEU staff and lab sessions on nanofabrication in the CNEU teaching cleanroom. Additional workshop details, hotel information, and finanical support details will be included in a confirmation email.

Target audience: Post secondary and secondary science and technology educators with a desire to create additional learning opportunities for their students.
Possible Topics: Cleanroom safety, Vacuum, Evaporation, Metrology, Lithography, SEM, AFM, Etching, CVD, and ideas on how to implement these into your lessons, courses, and programs.

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

Central Community College, in partnership with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, is cosponsoring four professional development opportunities this summer!

During each of these trainings, the facilitators and college instructors will build separate trainers from the beginning and go through lessons which are part of the web-based course. The goal of these trainings are that local community colleges will work with high schools to offer dual credit to the high schools. In Nebraska, the community college is providing the instructor of record for the college credit and the facilitator helps the students and provide classroom management, but your school may choose to use these trainers differently. Those interested are welcome to participate in one or all the classes and will receive a stipend for each course participated in. The courses must be taken in sequential order.

Second Course: Intro to Instrumentation

This week-long program is a hands-on experience using multiple SONAR and ROV marine systems. Participants will log time on research vessels, and collect data using ROVs, sonars, and other sensors while learning multiple applications of these technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity for participants with little to no experience using this equipment. The Marine Technology Camp is designed to offer college-age students a chance to learn about and use several technologies and deploy the equipment to gather data applied to various subsea investigations. 

Activities and facilities:

• Work aboard research vessels: 56 ft. Northwestern
• Multiple shipwrecks, Ecosystem/Habitat, Geology/Glacial features investigations in Grand Traverse Bay
• Pipeline and Infrastructure investigations in Grand Traverse Bay
• Operate multiple ROV systems
• Utilize marine data collection software
• Mobilization, Calibration, and Operation of sonar systems including:
• Side Scan Sonar, Scanning and Imaging Sonar, and Multibeam Sonar

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.

This workshop is designed to equip community college educators with the essential knowledge and skills to integrate Azure IoT solutions into their teaching practices, this workshop covers a comprehensive range of topics. Participants will delve into Azure IoT solution architectures, including Azure IoT Operations, Azure IoT Hub, Azure Digital Twins, Azure IoT Edge, Azure Sphere, and Azure RTOS.

Through hands-on activities and interactive discussions, educators will gain practical insights into conditional monitoring for industrial IoT, predictive maintenance for industrial IoT, real-time asset tracking, and streamlining operations with unified management. By the end of the workshop, educators will emerge equipped with the tools and strategies necessary to leverage Azure and IoT technologies effectively, enhancing their teaching methodologies and preparing students for success in the digital age.

This workshop is funded and tailored specifically for community and technical college faculty members wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty participants.

Participants of this week-long camp will discover career options and transfer pathways in Information Technologies, Electrical Systems Technology, Computer-Integrated Machining, Automotive, Biomedical Equipment Technology, and Welding, participate in hands-on activities, observe live lab demonstrations, and create projects using the latest technology and equipment in Makerspace. The camp’s objective is to provide exposure and generate interest in male-dominated fields to female-identifying youth. The camp is ideal for students to learn from our faculty and have conversations with industry leaders.

Open to: Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders.

Location: Durham Technical Community College, Main Campus. Newton (Building 4) and Ingram (Building 11), 1616 Cooper St. Durham, NC.

Dates: Monday, June 17 Thursday – June 20, 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. with a lunch break (a lunch is provided). Students must attend the entire week. The camp is free but participants must provide their own transportation.

In these free hands-on, interactive workshops, attendees will learn how to develop and leverage a future-facing set of skill standards for any technical discipline.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed via a stipend. Participating schools must send at least two people: one faculty member and one administrator.

"ITSS Summit" attendees will...

• Understand the elements of the BILT (Business and Industry Leadership Team) Model and the skill standards development cycle
• Discuss strategies for recruiting subject matter experts
• Practice preparing and hosting SME meetings to prioritize in-demand job skills and KPIs
• Convert the job skills into student learning outcomes
• Workshop implementing the skill standard materials into curriculum
• Develop mentored “action plans” for next steps

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.