BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Micro Nano Technology Education Center - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Micro Nano Technology Education Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://micronanoeducation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Micro Nano Technology Education Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/North_Dakota/Center BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20210929T015923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T020217Z UID:501558-1633737600-1633823999@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:National Nanotechnology Day DESCRIPTION:National Nanotechnology Day is an annual celebration featuring a series of community-led events and activities on or around October 9 to help raise awareness of nanotechnology\, how it is currently used in products that enrich our daily lives\, and the challenges and opportunities it holds for the future. This date\, 10/9\, pays homage to the nanometer scale\, 10–9 meters. \nPlanning for various events and activities is underway at schools\, universities\, and various organizations around the country. Whether at home or outside\, there are so many ways to explore advances in nanotechnology and how it is impacting our everyday lives! \nMNT-EC is supporting National Nanotechnology Day with the flowing activities: \n\nListen to one or more of the MNT-EC Talking Technicians Podcasts (Link to podcast page)\nIn honor of National Nanotechnology Day\, October 9th\, the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) is hosting the Plenty of Beauty at the Bottom image contest. Referencing Richard Feynman’s 1959 lecture\, There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom\, this image contest celebrates the beauty of the micro and nanoscale. Vote for your favorite nano image in the NNCI Image Contest.\n\nYou can also check out other activities or find one to do at home by going to the Nano.gov website at National Nanotechnology Day | National Nanotechnology Initiative URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/national-nanotechnology-day/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220124T224621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T224723Z UID:501852-1643371200-1643378400@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:“Intro to Nano for Educators” Workshop DESCRIPTION:Sessions available every Friday\, January 28–March 4\, noon–2:00 p.m. (ET)\nElectronics\, energy\, construction\, medicine\, consumer products and even fashion are all benefiting from innovations at the nanoscale. STEM education cannot ignore this integral avenue of research and career advancement. Discover activities and content you can use to create your Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-aligned lessons or workforce development programming. \nSession topics include: \n\nWhat is nano?\nProperties and phenomena\nFabrication\nCharacterization\nApplications\nOpportunities\n\nFor more information about this free virtual workshop\, visit Penn State’s Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization’s website. An asynchronous learning option is also available. \nRegister Now \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/intro-to-nano-for-educators-workshop-2/2022-01-28/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20211222T154803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T121810Z UID:501670-1643874300-1643900400@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Education and Workforce Development for U.S. Microelectronics Industry – Innovative Approaches and Best Practices for Preparing and Expanding the U.S. Semiconductor Workforce DESCRIPTION:The State University of New York (SUNY)\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)\, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) invite you to take part in a workshop focusing on current challenges in the education and workforce development pipeline for current and future microelectronics manufacturing and design in the U.S. Workshop sessions will focus on best practices for successful\, impactful and scalable education\, workforce development (EWD) and outreach strategies as well as new and innovative approaches to EWD for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. To learn more please go to www.suny.edu/ewdworkshop URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/education-and-workforce-development-for-u-s-microelectronics-industry-innovative-approaches-and-best-practices-for-preparing-and-expanding-the-u-s-semiconductor-workforce/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220204T133000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220128T060806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T060806Z UID:501886-1643976000-1643981400@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:ASEE Workforce for Industry 4.0 Webinar DESCRIPTION:As part of the ongoing Workforce for Industry 4.0 Webinar Series\, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) will present the webinar “Community Colleges and ATE Programs Addressing Workforce for Industry 4.0.”  This event will take place on Friday\, February 4\, 2022\, from noon to 1:30 pm (EST). \nThe webinar will feature comments from ATE Program Director Celeste Carter\, a short talk by Stanley Black and Decker VP Marty Guay\, and a moderated panel featuring PIs from five ATE centers. Attendees will also receive information about collaboration resources and new funding opportunities. \nInterested community members can register for the webinar or find more information on the Industry Workforce 4.0 page. URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/asee-workforce-for-industry-4-0-webinar/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220205T004341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T004341Z UID:501952-1644480000-1644685200@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Georgia Science Teachers Association: 2022 GSTA Conference DESCRIPTION:Georgia Science Teachers Association: 2022 GSTA Conference\, February 10- 11\, 2022; Hilton Peachtree City Conference Center. Additional virtual sessions will be presented on Saturday\, February 12\, 2022. https://www.georgiascienceteacher.org/Conference URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/georgia-science-teachers-association-2022-gsta-conference/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220214T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220210T044549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T044748Z UID:501983-1644832800-1644836400@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Journal Writer's Group Preps New Authors for Peer Reviewed Writing DESCRIPTION:The Journal Writers Group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10am PST. \nThe J ATE Journal Writers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff published authors and peer-reviewed journal writing hopefuls. The Writers Group brings together first-time authors with experienced authors to help mentor new authors through peer-reviewed journal writing\, submitting\, revising\, and proofing. \nAccess to the group is via the sign up form here: https://forms.gle/tUnK8GnwiKgAh7XL6 URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/journal-writers-group/2022-02-14/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aaron-burden-AXqMy8MSSdk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T100000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220210T050727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T053013Z UID:501991-1645174800-1645178400@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Journal Reviewer's Group Serve as Mentors for Community College Faculty Article Reviewers DESCRIPTION:The Journal Reviewers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 9am PST. \nThe J ATE Journal Reviewers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff who review or are interested in reviewing journal articles. The Reviewer’s Group brings together first-time reviewers with experienced reviewers to help mentor new reviewers to write impactful reviews. \nEvent access sign-up form is here: https://forms.gle/ivjxNWtMMUjUp2ib8 \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/journal-reviewers-group/2022-02-18/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/markus-winkler-bn4PuDWVC1U-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220223T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220218T002616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T002616Z UID:502023-1645617600-1645621200@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Applications of Micro and Nano Scale 3D Printing in Medicine and Electronics DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss this special event on FEB 23 from the The Additive Manufacturing Coalition. Please see the great lineup of speakers\, including Dr. Karren More\, Director\, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, who we’ve just added. \n  \nWednesday\, February 23 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \nLive Zoom Forum \nApplications of Micro and Nano Scale 3D Printing in Medicine and Electronics \nRSVP: https://www.addmfgcoalition.org/events  (As of 17FEB\, over 90 participants are registered) \nPanelists: \nMr. John Kawola\, Chief Executive Officer\, Boston Micro Fabrication \nDr. Ahmed Busnaina\, Founder and Chief Technology Officer\, Nano OPS\, Inc. \nMr. Aaron Sather\, US DOD Sales Manager\, Nano-Dimension \nDr. Karren More\, Director\, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/applications-of-micro-and-nano-scale-3d-printing-in-medicine-and-electronics/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Micro-and-Nano-Scale-3D-Printing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220228T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T000000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220205T005440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T010259Z UID:501961-1646006400-1646265600@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Virtual Innovations Conference DESCRIPTION:The Virtual Innovations Conference will be held on February 28-March 3\, 2022 (League for Innovation in the Community College). The Innovations Conference\, now in its 24th year\, is the foremost convening for professionals dedicated to improving and enhancing teaching and learning\, leadership and management\, and the community college experience. This international event provides a forum for collaboration among academic experts and thought leaders\, while granting participants exclusive access to the most inventive and inspirational community college programs from around the world. \nFor more information go to: https://www.league.org/inn2022 \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/the-virtual-innovations-conference-will-be-held-on-february-28-march-3-2022-league-for-innovation-in-the-community-college-the-innovations-conference-now-in-its-24th-year-is-the-foremost-conveni/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220205T010109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T010109Z UID:501970-1646812800-1647104400@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:International Technology and Engineering Education Association Conference (Orlando) DESCRIPTION:International Technology and Engineering Education Association Conference –  Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy: The Role of Technology and Engineering in STEM Education. Keys to Success! March 9-12\, 2022 in Orlando\, FL. For more information go to:\nhttps://www.iteea.org/Activities/Conference/ITEEA2022.aspx URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/international-technology-and-engineering-education-association-conference-orlando/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220331T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220402T000000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220205T005440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T005946Z UID:501960-1648684800-1648857600@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:National Science Teachers Association annual meeting in Houston DESCRIPTION:The National Science Teachers Association annual meeting is March 31 – April 2\, 2022 in Houston\, TX. There will be a booth co-sponsored by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) and National Nanotechnology Coordination Office offering information on free resources for educators. \nThere will also be a session on nanotechnology education resources by the nano@Stanford NNCI site. \nMore information: https://www.nsta.org/houston-national-conference-science-education \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/the-national-science-teachers-association-annual-meeting-is-march-31-april-2-2022-in-houston-tx-there-will-be-a-booth-co-sponsored-by-the-national-nanotechnology-coordinated-infrastructure-nnci/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220411T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220210T044549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T044549Z UID:501987-1649671200-1649674800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Journal Writer's Group Preps New Authors for Peer Reviewed Writing DESCRIPTION:The Journal Writers Group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10am PST. \nThe J ATE Journal Writers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff published authors and peer-reviewed journal writing hopefuls. The Writers Group brings together first-time authors with experienced authors to help mentor new authors through peer-reviewed journal writing\, submitting\, revising\, and proofing. \nAccess to the group is via the sign up form here: https://forms.gle/tUnK8GnwiKgAh7XL6 URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/journal-writers-group/2022-04-11/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aaron-burden-AXqMy8MSSdk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220415T100000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220210T050727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T053013Z UID:501995-1650013200-1650016800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Journal Reviewer's Group Serve as Mentors for Community College Faculty Article Reviewers DESCRIPTION:The Journal Reviewers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 9am PST. \nThe J ATE Journal Reviewers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff who review or are interested in reviewing journal articles. The Reviewer’s Group brings together first-time reviewers with experienced reviewers to help mentor new reviewers to write impactful reviews. \nEvent access sign-up form is here: https://forms.gle/ivjxNWtMMUjUp2ib8 \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/journal-reviewers-group/2022-04-15/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/markus-winkler-bn4PuDWVC1U-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220303T211529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T215533Z UID:502033-1650628800-1650628800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:The Power to Change the World DESCRIPTION:There are 103 Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) in the United Stated. HBCU’s have existed for for over 200 years and deliver over 27% of the STEM graduates while educating only 10% of the African Americans in higher education in the US. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage the expertise\, innovation\, entrepreneurialism and manpower/woman power of this critical American heritage to be part of the solution for semi-conductor re-birth in the US. Other countries are positioned to far exceed the US in moving to the next level. How does the US win in this race? Use all the best talent available. \nRegistration Required\, Visit: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816463183649/WN_kM2kba6uTiaNH_klZpAtmw?MNT-Calendar \nPresenter: Valinda Scarbro Kennedy\, IBM Global University Specialty Programs Manager \nValinda Scarbro Kennedy is the IBM Global University Specialty Programs Manager. Valinda and her team work with higher education leadership worldwide in Medical Institutions and Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) providing access to industry resources to bridge the gap between academic programs and high demand career skills. The team works with medical/nursing/life sciences/pharmaceutical institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) to provide faculty and students industry experiences using IBM’s academic program for no-charge access to resources. The goal is to build critical skills with artificial intelligence\, quantum computing\, internet-of-things\, data science\, design thinking\, cyber security\, blockchain and other hot technology areas through engagement with academic\, government and industry leaders to augment education to include the accelerated use of advanced technology into most disciplines. \nNow into her 34th year at IBM\, Valinda has held a variety of engineering\, sales\, services\, and executive management positions. These assignments include: \n\nHBCU Strategist\nGlobal universities academic initiative high touch program manager\nManagement of sales specialist\, technical architects\, and business development executives\nFinancial services client unit director\nEcosystem development manager\nMarket segmentation and development leader\nTechnical sales and support specialist and manager\nServices business development executive\nDisaster recovery specialist\nSystems engineer\n\nDegrees include a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and an associate degree in Computer Science from West Virginia State University in 1987 and 1988. Activities include being a Trustee\, Senior Usher and Choir member at Logan Street Baptist Church\, Monday Night Ladies Bowling Team Captain and on the advisory boards at West Virginia State University\, Bluefield State College and the University of Illinois Chicago Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program. Valinda is also an on-going mentor to veterans with American Corporate Partners and holds an appointment on Indiana Governor Holcomb’s Cyber Security Executive Council. \nMore info: https://www.congress.gov/116/crec/2019/12/03/CREC-2019-12-03-pt1-PgH9212.pdf URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/the-power-to-change-the-world/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Valinda-Scarbro-Kennedy-IBM-Global-University-Specialty-Programs-Manager-NACK-Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220502T000000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220205T005440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T010002Z UID:501963-1651276800-1651449600@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:AACC (American Association of Community Colleges) Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The live AACC (American Association of Community Colleges) Annual Conference will be held on April 30-May 2\, 2022 in New York\, NY. \nOne of the largest convenings of community college professionals that offers engaging speakers\, relevant professional development\, and unsurpassed networking opportunities. AACC Annual creates opportunities to design and solve today’s priority challenges and to identify opportunities and innovation to support the country’s community college students. \nFor more information go to: https://s1.goeshow.com/aacc/annual/2022/index.cfm URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/the-live-aacc-american-association-of-community-colleges-annual-conference-will-be-held-on-april-30-may-2-2022-in-new-york-ny-one-of-the-largest-convenings-of-community-college-professionals-that/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220509T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220210T044549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T044549Z UID:501988-1652090400-1652094000@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Journal Writer's Group Preps New Authors for Peer Reviewed Writing DESCRIPTION:The Journal Writers Group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10am PST. \nThe J ATE Journal Writers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff published authors and peer-reviewed journal writing hopefuls. The Writers Group brings together first-time authors with experienced authors to help mentor new authors through peer-reviewed journal writing\, submitting\, revising\, and proofing. \nAccess to the group is via the sign up form here: https://forms.gle/tUnK8GnwiKgAh7XL6 URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/journal-writers-group/2022-05-09/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aaron-burden-AXqMy8MSSdk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T100000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220210T050727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T053013Z UID:501996-1653037200-1653040800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Journal Reviewer's Group Serve as Mentors for Community College Faculty Article Reviewers DESCRIPTION:The Journal Reviewers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 9am PST. \nThe J ATE Journal Reviewers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff who review or are interested in reviewing journal articles. The Reviewer’s Group brings together first-time reviewers with experienced reviewers to help mentor new reviewers to write impactful reviews. \nEvent access sign-up form is here: https://forms.gle/ivjxNWtMMUjUp2ib8 \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/journal-reviewers-group/2022-05-20/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/markus-winkler-bn4PuDWVC1U-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220616T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220420T212202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T193406Z UID:1002178-1655107200-1655398800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Register Now: Microtechnology Nanotechnology Health and Safety Course DESCRIPTION:Do you teach a course involving fine powders\, aerosols\, and/or nanoparticles?\nAre you unsure of how to handle these materials safely in your lab or classroom?\n\nThis summer MNT-EC is offering a four-day workshop on Micro/Nanotechnology Health and Safety\, to be held June 13-16\, 2022. Offered by the University of Minnesota’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. \nPresenters: \n Dr. Peter Raynor – University of Minnesota \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. James Marti – University of Minnesota \n  \n  \n  \n  \nA travel stipend may be available for qualifying individuals. Course is limited to 15 participants. Click the RSVP button below to register and receive more information from the Micro Nano Safety team. URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/register-now-microtechnology-nanotechnology-health-and-safety-course/ LOCATION:University of Minnesota\, 420 Delaware St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Nano-Safety-Dermal-Exposures-from-Powder-Handling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220613T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220210T044549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T044549Z UID:501989-1655114400-1655118000@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Journal Writer's Group Preps New Authors for Peer Reviewed Writing DESCRIPTION:The Journal Writers Group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10am PST. \nThe J ATE Journal Writers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff published authors and peer-reviewed journal writing hopefuls. The Writers Group brings together first-time authors with experienced authors to help mentor new authors through peer-reviewed journal writing\, submitting\, revising\, and proofing. \nAccess to the group is via the sign up form here: https://forms.gle/tUnK8GnwiKgAh7XL6 URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/journal-writers-group/2022-06-13/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aaron-burden-AXqMy8MSSdk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T100000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220210T050727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T053013Z UID:501997-1655456400-1655460000@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Journal Reviewer's Group Serve as Mentors for Community College Faculty Article Reviewers DESCRIPTION:The Journal Reviewers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 9am PST. \nThe J ATE Journal Reviewers Group is a monthly meeting of community college faculty and staff who review or are interested in reviewing journal articles. The Reviewer’s Group brings together first-time reviewers with experienced reviewers to help mentor new reviewers to write impactful reviews. \nEvent access sign-up form is here: https://forms.gle/ivjxNWtMMUjUp2ib8 \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/journal-reviewers-group/2022-06-17/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/markus-winkler-bn4PuDWVC1U-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220725T163000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220711T172522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T172618Z UID:1002431-1658754000-1658766600@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:MNTeSIG Live! 2022 - Virtual and In-Person Half Day Events DESCRIPTION:The Micro Nano Technology education Special Interest Group (MNTeSIG) is comprised of educators and industry partners who work together to bring micro and nanotechnology to classrooms across the US and internationally. Our Mission is to foster collaboration between educators at all levels\, industry\, and agencies for relentless improvement of the micro and nano technology workforce. Come join us for presentations\, networking\, and professional development! \nJoin us at our two-part MNTeSIG 2022! Live event this year! Register and choose one or both events! \n\nJuly 20 (Virtual\, 12-16:30 Eastern Standard Time)\nJuly 25 (Face to Face\, Salt Lake at HI TEC- 1pm to 4:30pm Mountain Standard Time)\n\nThis year’s event will be split in two halves\, a virtual (zoom) event on July 20th – which will include presentations\, keynote\, and a virtual student poster session as we did last year.\nThe second half will be in-person as part of the High Technology Impact Conference – pre-conference 1/2 day session on Monday\, July 25th in the afternoon at the HI TEC Conference \nLearn more and register: https://MNTeSIG.net URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/mntesig-live-2022-virtual-and-in-person-half-day-events/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MNTeSIG-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220707T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T184105Z UID:1002379-1660118400-1660150800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Mall of America STEAM Event (Minnesota and Beyond) DESCRIPTION:Mall of America Announces Large-Scale SCIENCE\, TECHNOLOGY\, ENGINEERING\, ARTS\, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM) Event August 10-14. Some workshops require sign-up/RSVP and are listed on our calendar during that week of August. MNT-EC partner\, National Center for Autonomous Technologies is leading out in this major event. Link below to the activities page on the NCAT site. \nAs part of Mall of America’s 30th Birthday celebration\, the mall-wide event aims to inspire youth showcasing a variety of STEAM careers in action. \nJune 16\, 2022 – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 1 million STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, Mathematics) jobs will have been added by the year 2030\, meanwhile in 2022\, the national shortfall of highly-skilled technical workers hit 3.4 million. \nIn an effort to increase awareness and provide opportunities\, including educational and career pathways\, to K-12 youth and their families\, the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) along with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) will host EXPERIENCE STEAM at Mall of America August 10 – 14\, 2022. \nUtilizing nearly every inch of common area space inside and outside the 5.6 million square foot retail and entertainment destination\, the week-long event will feature a spectrum of STEAM opportunities for attendees\, regardless of age\, academic background or social constraints\, including experiential learning activity booths\, professional development workshops\, student camps\, robotic competitions\, advanced skills training and more. All aspects of the event will be free and open to the public. URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/mall-of-america-steam-event-minnesota-and-beyond/2022-08-10/ LOCATION:Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mall-of-America-STEAM-Event-NCAT-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220615T192244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T232918Z UID:1002323-1660122000-1660132800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (9am to 12pm) DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (in-person workshop\, not virtual) \nVacuum Technology is an important but not well known technology that enables manufacturing and cutting-edge research. Come learn why vacuum technology is so important in manufacturing a variety of products we rely on every day. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to perform hands-on activities that could be included in a classroom experience like expanding objects under vacuum to confirm Boyle’s law or boiling water under vacuum to determine its vapor pressure. \nPresenter: Nancy Louwagie – She/Her – Instructor Vacuum Technology\, Normandale Community College \nWednesday\, 8/10/22 \n\nIf you are looking for the Afternoon workshop from 1pm to 4pm\, please register at this link: \n\nhttps://micronanoeducation.org/event/fundamentals-of-and-fun-with-vacuum-technology/\n\n\n\n\nBoth Workshops are on Wednesday and IN-PERSON\n\n12 participant spaces available for each workshop (4 on each demonstration system) \nTarget audience: 7th – 12th grade educators  and 2 year Community college/technical college faculty \nLocation: Mall of America\, STEAM Event \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/fundamentals-of-and-fun-with-vacuum-technology/ LOCATION:Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Normandale-Community-College-Vacuum-Training-Close-up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220811T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220707T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T184105Z UID:1002381-1660204800-1660237200@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Mall of America STEAM Event (Minnesota and Beyond) DESCRIPTION:Mall of America Announces Large-Scale SCIENCE\, TECHNOLOGY\, ENGINEERING\, ARTS\, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM) Event August 10-14. Some workshops require sign-up/RSVP and are listed on our calendar during that week of August. MNT-EC partner\, National Center for Autonomous Technologies is leading out in this major event. Link below to the activities page on the NCAT site. \nAs part of Mall of America’s 30th Birthday celebration\, the mall-wide event aims to inspire youth showcasing a variety of STEAM careers in action. \nJune 16\, 2022 – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 1 million STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, Mathematics) jobs will have been added by the year 2030\, meanwhile in 2022\, the national shortfall of highly-skilled technical workers hit 3.4 million. \nIn an effort to increase awareness and provide opportunities\, including educational and career pathways\, to K-12 youth and their families\, the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) along with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) will host EXPERIENCE STEAM at Mall of America August 10 – 14\, 2022. \nUtilizing nearly every inch of common area space inside and outside the 5.6 million square foot retail and entertainment destination\, the week-long event will feature a spectrum of STEAM opportunities for attendees\, regardless of age\, academic background or social constraints\, including experiential learning activity booths\, professional development workshops\, student camps\, robotic competitions\, advanced skills training and more. All aspects of the event will be free and open to the public. URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/mall-of-america-steam-event-minnesota-and-beyond/2022-08-11/ LOCATION:Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mall-of-America-STEAM-Event-NCAT-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220520T201320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T130544Z UID:1002304-1660208400-1660231800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Photonics Workshop DESCRIPTION:This Fundamentals of Photonics Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic photonics theory and concepts supported by hands-on laboratory activities\, and an overview of the photonics industry and photonics related careers. Participants will perform laboratory experiments and learn about the characteristics of light and lasers. Each participant will receive a “Light & Optics Experiment Kit” (valued at $100). This institute is sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281). \nDates: August 11 and 12\, 2022 \nTimes: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nInstructor: Frank Reed \nLocation: Mall of America\, STEAM Event URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/photonics-workshop/2022-08-11/ LOCATION:Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sigmund-lY_JEN49Re4-unsplash-e1657228156778.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220811T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220811T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220504T191443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T191443Z UID:1002288-1660226400-1660230000@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:3D Printed Electronics: A Primer. 45 minutes DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will learn about the various technologies and deposition methods to print electrically conductive features to fabricate electronics circuits. \nPresenter: Frank Silva \nRegister for the Workshop here. URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/3d-printed-electronics-a-primer-45-minutes/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/3D-Printer-in-Action-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220812T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220812T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220707T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T184105Z UID:1002382-1660291200-1660323600@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Mall of America STEAM Event (Minnesota and Beyond) DESCRIPTION:Mall of America Announces Large-Scale SCIENCE\, TECHNOLOGY\, ENGINEERING\, ARTS\, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM) Event August 10-14. Some workshops require sign-up/RSVP and are listed on our calendar during that week of August. MNT-EC partner\, National Center for Autonomous Technologies is leading out in this major event. Link below to the activities page on the NCAT site. \nAs part of Mall of America’s 30th Birthday celebration\, the mall-wide event aims to inspire youth showcasing a variety of STEAM careers in action. \nJune 16\, 2022 – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 1 million STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, Mathematics) jobs will have been added by the year 2030\, meanwhile in 2022\, the national shortfall of highly-skilled technical workers hit 3.4 million. \nIn an effort to increase awareness and provide opportunities\, including educational and career pathways\, to K-12 youth and their families\, the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) along with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) will host EXPERIENCE STEAM at Mall of America August 10 – 14\, 2022. \nUtilizing nearly every inch of common area space inside and outside the 5.6 million square foot retail and entertainment destination\, the week-long event will feature a spectrum of STEAM opportunities for attendees\, regardless of age\, academic background or social constraints\, including experiential learning activity booths\, professional development workshops\, student camps\, robotic competitions\, advanced skills training and more. All aspects of the event will be free and open to the public. URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/mall-of-america-steam-event-minnesota-and-beyond/2022-08-12/ LOCATION:Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mall-of-America-STEAM-Event-NCAT-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220812T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220520T201320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T130545Z UID:1002309-1660294800-1660318200@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Photonics Workshop DESCRIPTION:This Fundamentals of Photonics Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic photonics theory and concepts supported by hands-on laboratory activities\, and an overview of the photonics industry and photonics related careers. Participants will perform laboratory experiments and learn about the characteristics of light and lasers. Each participant will receive a “Light & Optics Experiment Kit” (valued at $100). This institute is sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281). \nDates: August 11 and 12\, 2022 \nTimes: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nInstructor: Frank Reed \nLocation: Mall of America\, STEAM Event URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/photonics-workshop/2022-08-12/ LOCATION:Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sigmund-lY_JEN49Re4-unsplash-e1657228156778.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220707T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T184105Z UID:1002383-1660377600-1660410000@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Mall of America STEAM Event (Minnesota and Beyond) DESCRIPTION:Mall of America Announces Large-Scale SCIENCE\, TECHNOLOGY\, ENGINEERING\, ARTS\, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM) Event August 10-14. Some workshops require sign-up/RSVP and are listed on our calendar during that week of August. MNT-EC partner\, National Center for Autonomous Technologies is leading out in this major event. Link below to the activities page on the NCAT site. \nAs part of Mall of America’s 30th Birthday celebration\, the mall-wide event aims to inspire youth showcasing a variety of STEAM careers in action. \nJune 16\, 2022 – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 1 million STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, Mathematics) jobs will have been added by the year 2030\, meanwhile in 2022\, the national shortfall of highly-skilled technical workers hit 3.4 million. \nIn an effort to increase awareness and provide opportunities\, including educational and career pathways\, to K-12 youth and their families\, the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) along with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) will host EXPERIENCE STEAM at Mall of America August 10 – 14\, 2022. \nUtilizing nearly every inch of common area space inside and outside the 5.6 million square foot retail and entertainment destination\, the week-long event will feature a spectrum of STEAM opportunities for attendees\, regardless of age\, academic background or social constraints\, including experiential learning activity booths\, professional development workshops\, student camps\, robotic competitions\, advanced skills training and more. All aspects of the event will be free and open to the public. URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/mall-of-america-steam-event-minnesota-and-beyond/2022-08-13/ LOCATION:Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mall-of-America-STEAM-Event-NCAT-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T050212 CREATED:20220520T201709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T130346Z UID:1002310-1660381200-1660404600@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Arduino Microcontroller Workshop DESCRIPTION:This Arduino Microcontrollers Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic microcontroller theory and operation\, hands-on laboratory activities\, and a review of Arduino curriculum. Participants will learn how to write and modify code for Arduinos\, interface sensors and output devices\, and build\, test\, and troubleshoot circuits. Each participant will receive a “Sparkfun Inventor’s Kit” (valued at $110). This workshop is sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281). \nDates: August 13 and 14\, 2022 \nTimes: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nInstructor: Greg Kepner \nLocation: Mall of America\, Experience STEAM Event URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/arduino-microcontroller-workshop/2022-08-13/ LOCATION:Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/harrison-broadbent-fZB51omnY_Y-unsplash-1-e1657228080650.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR