BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Micro Nano Technology Education Center - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 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 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T082017 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:20240328T082017 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:20240328T082017 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:20240328T082017 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:20240328T082017 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:20240328T082017 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:20240328T082017 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:20240328T082017 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:20240328T082017 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220814T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220814T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T082017 CREATED:20220707T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T184105Z UID:1002384-1660464000-1660496400@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/2022-08-14/ 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:20220814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220814T153000 DTSTAMP:20240328T082017 CREATED:20220520T201709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T130346Z UID:1002313-1660467600-1660491000@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/2022-08-14/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220818T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T082017 CREATED:20220504T185444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T151619Z UID:1002285-1660831200-1660834800@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Opportunities and Internships at NASA JPL DESCRIPTION:In this session\, undergraduate and graduate students will learn about current missions at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory\, upcoming research objectives for solar system exploration\, and how they can contribute. We will cover internships and programs at JPL\, how and when to apply\, and what reviewers are looking for in a strong application. \nPresenter: Brandon Rodriguez \nWorkshop \nREGISTER HERE. URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/opportunities-and-internships-at-nasa-jpl/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Space-Satellite-JPL-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220825T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T082017 CREATED:20220504T183926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T174150Z UID:1002280-1661428800-1661432400@micronanoeducation.org SUMMARY:Incorporating Demonstrations and Models into Lecture Courses DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, teachers and lecturers are invited to discuss resources around promoting engagement in lecture-style courses. We will demonstrate several activities in chemistry\, physics\, and earth science that can be easily done in any sized classroom to help students conceptualize big ideas. \nPresenter: Brandon Rodriguez \nRegister here. \n  \n  URL:https://micronanoeducation.org/event/incorporating-demonstrations-and-models-into-lecture-courses/ LOCATION:Workshop CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://micronanoeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Classroom-Lecture-Big-Ideas-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR