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OP-TEC, The National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, is a consortium of two-year colleges,
high schools, universities, national laboratories, industry partners, and professional societies funded
by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. These entities
have joined forces to support OP-TEC's mission to increase the supply of well-educated Photonics Technicians
by building and strengthening the capacity and quality of photonics education in U.S. two-year colleges. |
Click here to read more about OP-TEC's management team and staff.
OP-TEC Services
- Information about Photonics Technology and Technician Careers
- Technician Assistance in Program Feasibility and Planning
- Technical Assistance in Curriculum Design and Development
- Technical Assistance in Designing Laboratories
- Faculty Development and Training
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Career Pathways for STEM Technicians
This recently released new book presents a "win-win" solution to two problems that are facing our nation. Click the image or title for ordering information or to preview the book.
Why do students enroll in photonics technician programs?
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OP-TEC Online Faculty Development Courses
Employed Technician Training
Success Stories in Photonics Careers
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How many photonics technicians does the U.S. need?
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OP-TEC News
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE-1303732. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. |
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