Join NCyTE’s January Monthly Meeting where Dr. Tobi West will share her research into how well Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) programs prepare students for cybersecurity careers. 

The session will highlight findings from a ten-month study involving 281 students from 36 colleges and universities across the U.S. The research examined the types of cybersecurity jobs CAE alumni secured after graduation and assessed how closely those positions align with the 52 cybersecurity work roles defined in the recently updated NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NIST). 

Presenter: Dr. Tobi West

Become one of the first go-to resources and thought leaders in Generative AI Leadership, enhancing your visibility and influence within the organization. This no-cost opportunity, funded by Google Cloud’s Career Launchpad, and in collaboration with NAAIC, will prepare community college faculty for the Google Cloud Generative AI Leader certification.

The training will cover:
- Fundamentals of Gen AI
- Google Cloud's Gen AI offerings
- Techniques to improve Gen AI model output
- Gen AI business strategies

Training sessions
Session 1: January 16, 2026, 10 to 4:30 PM EST, online  
Session 2: January 23, 2026, 10 to 4:30 PM EST, online
Office hours (optional): January 30, 2:30 to 4 PM EST, online
Certification exam deadline: January 31, 2026

Discover how Octet Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI) is transforming the landscape of biologics research and development. In this webinar, Dr. Rodrigo Jacamo will showcase the unmatched capabilities of Octet BLI in streamlining workflows across cell line development, antibody discovery, drug development, cell therapy, and gene therapy. Whether you're optimizing clone selection, characterizing binding kinetics, or accelerating therapeutic screening, Octet BLI delivers real-time, label-free analysis with exceptional sensitivity and throughput.

Learn how leading scientists are leveraging Octet systems to reduce timelines, increase data confidence, and make faster decisions in critical stages of development. Experts will walk you through application-specific case studies, demonstrate assay versatility, and answer your questions live.

SPIE Photonics West is the premier event for lasers, biomedical optics, optoelectronics, and technologies supporting biophotonic, quantum, and vision applications. 

View the lineup of outstanding plenary speakers from around the globe. Select advanced training from 60 course options. Discuss your product requirements with top optics and photonics suppliers at any of the five exhibitions throughout the week, and participate in the strong industry program – this year now on three stages! 

This follow-up webinar is designed for faculty looking to integrate Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot into their curriculum. We'll start with a brief review of Copilot Chat, then explore practical strategies for incorporating AI-driven tools into lesson plans. We'll also examine real-world use cases from various disciplines.

This follow-up webinar is designed for faculty looking to integrate Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot into their curriculum. We'll start with a brief review of Copilot Chat, then explore practical strategies for incorporating AI-driven tools into lesson plans. We'll also examine real-world use cases from various disciplines.

The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a nationally recognized Biorefining Center of Excellence dedicated to advancing the commercialization of biofuels, biochemicals, biomaterials, and other bio-based products. NCERC offers a comprehensive range of workforce development programs, including job shadowing, internships, graduate assistantships, and visiting research fellow programs, as well as professional workshops. Through the various programs, trainees gain real-world experience inside a functioning biomanufacturing pilot plant and are equipped with the skills needed to lead in a rapidly evolving biobased economy. 

Are you a community college faculty member eager to equip your students with the AI skills employers are seeking right now? To help you become a confident instructor of Microsoft AI content, you are invited to apply for a complimentary, two-day train-the-trainer bootcamp designed to fully prepare you for the AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification. This intensive program also introduces you to Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE), offering access to official courseware, hands-on labs, and curated teaching resources.

The online training will be delivered by Black Dog Black Cat, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and will include materials, labs, and resources. AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification exam vouchers will be available to all educators who successfully complete both training sessions. Online proctoring will be available at a discounted rate of ~$30 and instructions on how to take your certification exam online will be provided.

Following the training, a Teams channel will be available for the MSLE AI Bootcamp educators, including training materials, session recordings, and a forum to post your questions regarding MSLE access and the AI-900 certification exam.