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Optics Technology Professional Development Workshop

For STEM Middle / High School Teachers & Administrators

July 23rd and 24th, 2024

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Event Overview

A 2-day professional development workshop is being hosted for teachers to learn about optics and spread knowledge of this amazing field to their students! Teachers will receive 14 hours of professional development in a hands-on laboratory learning environment. Additionally, teachers will receive materials they can bring to their own classroom to teach experiments to students. More details can be found here.

Registration is limited to 24 participants. Please register by July 1st to reserve your spot!

When & Where

  • July 23rd & 24th, 2024 9am - 4pm

  • Tucson, AZ at Pima Community College Downtown Campus (1255 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85709)

Schedule of Events

Day 1 - July 23rd

  • Overview of the Optics & Photonics technology field

  • Hands-on optics lab activities

  • Evening networking and learning reception hosted by Arizona Optics Valley

Day 2 - July 24th

  • Hands-on photonics lab activities

  • Optics & photonics company tours (Ruda Optical, 4D Technology, Edmund Optics)

  • Q & A

  • Presentation of teaching materials and certificates

Stipends & Accommodation

A $600 professional stipend will be provided to all participants who complete the workshop.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

Travel stipends are available upon request for those travelling more than 50 miles. Participants may stay at the Aloft hotel (1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719). SCOP has reserved a block of rooms available for this event at a preferred rate of $97/night. Reserve your room here.

Stipends and reimbursements available to US residents only.

Costs for hotel, breakfast, and lunch will be reimbursed after the event concludes. Participants are responsible for making their own reservations.

Questions or concerns? Please email us at OCLtucson@gmail.com

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