Semiconductors, Automated Manufacturing, Electronics –
Training and Education Conference

SAME-TEC is a unique opportunity bringing together education and industry professionals seeking knowledge on converging and emerging technologies and workforce development solutions. The conference focuses on national networking and collaboration between education and industry partners to promote the viability of our high tech industries through a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce. SAME-TEC provides industry and educators an up-close look at the ever-changing tools and training needed by technicians for our emerging workforce.

JOIN US FOR SAME-TEC 2007

SAME-TEC 2007 will be held July 23-26, 2007 at the Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport Hotel in Irving, Texas.

The theme of the 2007 conference is NetWorks for Converging Technologies .

Thanks to our title sponsor, Texas Instruments, for their overall support of our conference.

Become a Presenter at SAME-TEC

SAME-TEC invites you to share your knowledge on converging technology and its implications to education by submitting an abstract for a presentation.

SAME-TEC 2007 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

  • Ray Almgren, National Instruments
  • Doug Rasor, Texas Instruments
  • Geoffrey Orsak, Southern Methodist University. Please check back for more information about specific keynote presentations.

CALL FOR AWARD NOMINEES

Nominations are now being accepted for outstanding educators or industry members who deserve to be
recognized for their contributions to the training and education of today’s technology workforce.

WHO ATTENDs same-tec?

  • Faculty in technology programs who want to learn about new technology
    and how to expand their existing program
  • College representatives, program development specialists, and counselors who are interested in creating a more robust technology education program and strategies for recruiting students
  • K-12 teachers who want to learn how to integrate advanced technology concepts into their existing science and math curriculum
  • Industry trainers and learning managers who want to gain insight into the future training needs
  • Industry personnel investing in workforce education and training
  • Workforce development personnel from government, labor, business, and education who are involved in shaping workforce development programs
  • Individuals involved in issues related to skill standards and employability
  • Approximately 250-300 national and international registrants from over thirty states and five countries

benefits to same-tec attendees

  • Professional development in technical content areas to augment their areas of expertise
  • Information on Best Known Methods for program building and program adaptation
  • Access to resources of nationally developed materials
  • Acknowledgement of their efforts through award and recognition programs
  • Key contacts and connections to build effective partnerships

Here’s what people say about the conference

“This was my first convention and I am encouraged to return. The topics and people I interfaced with were very helpful and rewarding.”

“Lots of great ideas which we will put into effect immediately.”

“The convention was exceptional.”

“This has been an excellent opportunity for professional enhancement and growth for me.”

“Very inspiring. I can’t wait to get back and put what I learned into practice.”

“The conference presentations were excellent, something for everyone. I am reenergized and looking forward to next year!”

CONFERENCE HOSTS

MATEC NETWORKS – MATEC NetWorks is a National Resource Center provided by the Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC). NetWorks is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation and is the foremost online community for exemplary resources in semiconductors, automated manufacturing, and electronics training and education. Its parent organization, MATEC, is a national center for excellence in advanced technological education and is a member of the Academic Affairs Division of the Maricopa County Community College District in Tempe, Arizona.

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Located in the state capital of Texas, Austin Community College (ACC) is a public two-year college offering associate degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas. Each year more than 65,000 credit and continuing education students take advantage of ACC’s low tuition, small classes, convenient locations, and great instructors.

DALLAS FORT WORTH SEMICONDUCTOR AND TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL – The Dallas Fort Worth Semiconductor and Technology Executive Council (DFW STEC) strives to significantly increase the workforce prepared for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the Dallas Fort Worth region. Through their Destination: Digital campaign, the DFW STEC provides industry information sessions, speaker bureaus, and lesson plans to promote awareness of high tech education and career paths in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

RICHLAND COLLEGE – For more than 30 years, Richland College of the Dallas County Community Colleges has focused on teaching, learning and community building. In recognition of these efforts, the White House and the Dept. of Commerce named Richland a 2005 recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the only community college to have received this award. Richland helps students build their future through courses that can be applied to the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, one- or two-year certificates in a number of career fields, and training in the latest technology for students who want to advance in their current careers. The student body of more than 14,000 college credit students and about 6,000 continuing education students at Richland is internationally and ethnically diverse, speaking more than 78 first languages.

SKILLPOINT ALLIANCE – Skillpoint Alliance builds partnerships among industry, education, and the community, leading to college and career success for Central Texans, while meeting employers’ needs for a qualified workforce. Working as an intermediary, a facilitator and a spark of inspiration, they help the community “close the gap” and improve college and career success for youth and adults. Their goal is to encourage life-long learning, improve career opportunities, and build self-sufficiency–while strengthening Central Texas as a region that attracts and retains good jobs.

SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR MICROSYSTEMS EDUCATION – The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME) is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. SCME provides the Microsystems industry with workforce development models, materials, and professional development opportunities for communities developing Microsystems technology clusters.