SAME-TEC 2008, July 28-31, in Austin, Texas

A LIMITED NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

They will be granted to qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis.

The application deadline is May 15, 2008.

Click here for Fellowship details!

ABOUT SAME-TEC

SAME-TEC is a unique event that provides national networking and collaboration between education and industry partners, to promote the
viability of our high tech industries, through the development of a highly
skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Conference participants are given
an up-close look at the ever-advancing tools, training demands, and
recent developments in emerging and converging technology fields.

SAME-TEC is produced by:

MATEC NetWorks - Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Resource Center
NCTT - National Center for Telecommunications Technologies
OP-TEC - National Center for Optics and Photonics Education

SAME-TEC 2008: Seamless Connections

With this year's conference theme, we call attention to how different technologies are seamlessly converging into new all-encompassing technologies. High tech gadgets such as the Apple iPhone force us to
fine-tune our focus as we endeavor to bring new technologies to our
students and future employees. At SAME-TEC, faculty will connect with
each other to share practices, knowledge, and new approaches to help students succeed. Industry members will connect with educators to
ultimately help ensure students emerge into the workforce with the
knowledge and skills desired by themselves and employers. Exhibitors
will connect with existing and potential clients to help determine current
and future needs. SAME-TEC 2008 provides the venue for learning about seamless technologies and the forum for creating seamless connections.

WHO ATTENDs same-tec?

Faculty in technology programs who want to learn about new technologies and how to expand their
existing programs
College representatives, program development specialists, and counselors who are interested in
creating more robust technology education programs 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 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 concerned with issues related to skill standards and employability

Professional Development

Ask your organization about professional development credit for
attending SAME-TEC!
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Fellowships are available for qualified educators to attend SAME-TEC.

The application deadline is May 15, 2008.

Click here for more information.

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CALL FOR PAPERS

Abstracts are now being accepted for sessions relating to the conference
theme: Seamless Connections.

Click here to submit abstracts in the areas of program building and
converging technologies. Click here to submit abstracts for Information
and Communications Technologies (ICT).

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS at SAME-tec

2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

BECOME A SAME-TEC SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR

Demonstrate your support of advanced technology education and training.

SAME-TEC has sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities that ensure high

visibility for your organization.

Click here for information on how to become a SAME-TEC 2008 sponsor

and/or exhibitor.

Click here to view a list of SAME-TEC 2008 sponsors.

2008 same-tec SPONSORS

CONFERENCE HOST

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.

URL: www.austincc.edu

2008 CONFERENCE PRODUCERS

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 (DUE-0501626) 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 of Excellence in Advanced Technological Education and is a member of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at the Maricopa Community Colleges.

URLs: www.matec.org, www.matecnetworks.org

NCTT – is an Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence in the instruction of Telecommunications Engineering Technologies housed within Springfield Technical Community College. Funded through a National Science Foundation grant (DUE-0302548), NCTT is charged with leading a national collaborative of business and education partners to develop and disseminate an always relevant, industry-driven curriculum to teach and train tomorrow's Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) technicians and technologists.

URL: www.nctt.org

OP-TEC – is a National Center of Excellence in Advanced Technological Education in optics and photonics. It has developed materials and strategies for infusing appropriate optics and photonics into semiconductor manufacturing curriculum. Funded through a National Science Foundation grant (DUE-0603275), OP-TEC is committed to developing a robust supply of well-educated engineering technicians to maintain the nation's technical and economic dominance in photonics, lasers, and related technologies. OP-TEC has formed strategic partnerships with many professional associations and postsecondary institutions.

URL: www.op-tec.org

PAST CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
2007, 2006, 2005