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UCF Today: UCF-led Consortium to Manage Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico t.co/dN9v9vh6fl
UCF-led Consortium to Manage Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico
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The largest fully operational radio telescope on the planet – the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico – will soon be under new management. A consortium led by the University of Central Florida will...
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"Talking about light is an immediately visual and accessible way to get people of all backgrounds interested in science," --@johnmdudley, in new #IDL2018 blog series "Why Light?" t.co/d9QPAZwmba @IDL2018 t.co/i8jJGDENOi
Retweeted Laser Institute (@LaserInstitute):
LIA turns 50 on March 20! To commemorate this milestone, we will be sharing 2 fun facts every weekday leading up to our birthday for a total of 50 facts for 50 years!
#50Factsfor50Years
Retweeted The Optical Society (@OpticalSociety):
OSA launches redesigned Optics4Kids website which provides comprehensive #optics & #photonics resources for kids, parents & teachers. Learn more at t.co/ch3M1VR3FJ t.co/WxIpQaA5wR
5 More Amazing STEM Organizations for Teens t.co/X4pe57IKvE
5 More Amazing STEM Organizations for Teens
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Having trouble finding an extracurricular activity that fits your interests? Maybe it's time to start or join one of these STEM organizations for teens. Things like sports, band, and chorus might alre...
5 Great STEM Organizations for Students t.co/FGXAUkEzji
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Discover exactly how STEM applies to life outside of the classroom by pursuing membership in one of many great STEM organizations. Schools have lots of clubs and activities, but if you are really inte...
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Partners
- Optics and Photonics College Network (OPCN)
- Partner Colleges
- Professional Societies
- Other NSF/ATE Centers
Educational Societies
OP‑TEC collaborates with multiple educational society partners throughout the nation.
Teaching Materials
OP‑TEC has developed program planning and text/laboratory materials to support education and training for future and current photonics technicians.
Professional Development
Professional development is available to faculty preparing to teach the Fundamentals of Light and Lasers introductory course. OP‑TEC has developed an open/entry exit course for faculty whose schedules demand a more flexible course timeline. The course is taught interactively online during the school year followed by a summer 3-day hands-on laboratory-capstone experience at an OP‑TEC partner college.
