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This 4-page resource, published by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, offers job search advice to photonics students. Written by graduates of photonics programs, the resource provides suggestions for new graduates to consider while job searching. Topics discussed include salary,...

This 7-page resource focuses on the benefits of using plasma reformers for nitrogen oxide emission reductions. The resource summarizes laboratory and vehicle tests of plasmatrons while attempting to maximize nitrogen oxide reduction and efficient fuel use. The following sections are included:...

This website provides information about the University of Wisconsin-Madison's IceCube particle detector located at the South Pole.  IceCube is the world's largest neutrino detector that searches for violent astrophysical events such as, "exploding stars, gamma-ray bursts, and other cataclysmic...

This 8-page paper, from Afonso Celso Medina, Helena B.P. Gerson and Sheryl A. Sorby, discusses gender differences in respect to the 3-D visualization skills of engineering students. These skills are described as being "critically important for success in engineering careers." The paper looks at...

This 1-page resource, created by Lori Wingate of EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, is intended to assist users in identifying different groups of stakeholders in an evaluation. The worksheet helps identify stakeholders from four aspects of evaluation,...

This 6-page document, provided by the New England Board of Higher Education, includes implementation stories from teachers who field tested Problem Based Learning (PBL) Challenges. PBL Challenges are industry-based case studies. Three implementation stories are provided and include details of the...

This 12-page document was developed by the National Convergence Technology Center (CTC) in conjunction with CORD (Center for Occupational Research and Development) to provide a detailed guide to implementing the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model. The BILT model involves creating a...

This paper by P.J. Shull, of the Department of Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, covers the use of hands-on laboratory experiments in engineering mathematics education. The study includes experiment procedures, results, and a conclusion.

This site provides information regarding the improvement of indoor air quality through increased ventilation, air cleaners for particle removal, and source control.  It is divided into three sections, one for each of the three aforementioned strategies.  An overview of the effectiveness of each...

This 30-page resource, developed by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), offers strategies for improving student retention in photonics technician education. This paper discusses the need for more photonics technicians and photonics degree completion challenges, and...