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Reaching out to Underrepresented Populations
Greg KepnerInnovations ConferenceMarch 13, 2017
The Challenge
National Photonics Initiative
The 21st century will depend as much on photonics as the 20th century depended on electronics to solve the challenges of the modern world.
From NPI webpage
Definition of Photonics
Photonics is the science of light generation, detection, and manipulation through emission, transmission, modulation, signal processing, switching, amplification, and detection or sensing.
Wikipedia
Laser & Optics Technology
• 21 month AAS program• Premier photonics program in the nation• Average of 4-6 job opportunities per graduate• Started careers at 135 companies• Placed in 35 states plus Germany & Norway• 2016 average salary: $53,500 + benefits
Laser & Optics Job Placement from 2010 through 2016John Deere Sightpath Medical Northrop GrummanDaylight Solutions Laserage University of NebraskaGeneral Atomics J.A. Woolams Chicago Bridge & IronL-3 Forro Energy Lawrence Livermore National LabLumenis Mazak MC Machinery3D Systems Panasonic Particle Measuring SystemsPreco, Inc. Research Optics RP SupportRPMC, Inc. Rudolph, Inc. Gateway LaserSpectralytics Texas Instruments TrumpfABS Global Avicenna ABBMitsubishi RPMC Boston Scientific
Robotics/Automation Technology
• 21 month AAS program• Multiple job opportunities per graduate• Rapidly growing field• Integration, programming, design, repair• 2016 average salary: $53,000 + benefits
Robotics/Automation Technology Job Placement from 2010-2016
3M C&C Machining Vermeer Manufacturing
Pella Corporation Pioneer Seeds ESCO Automation
Panasonic Genesis Systems Montezuma Manufacturing
Boyer Bronze Texas Instruments Cargill Meat Solutions
ALPLA Dyersville Diecast Hartfiel Automation
Hormel Hawkeye Group Pinnacle Engineering
LMV Heinz Ingersoll Machine Tools
DeeZee Hawkeye Group Pinnacle Engineering
Vizient
University Transfer Articulations• Buena Vista University
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management• Bachelor of Applied Studies• Bachelor of Arts in Technology Management
• William Penn University• Bachelor of Arts in Technical Studies
• Bellevue University
• Bachelor of Business Management in Advanced Manufacturing
• University of Northern Iowa• Bachelor of Arts in Technology Management
Midwest Photonics Education Center
oMission: A National Science Foundation Regional Center dedicated to developing a pipeline of qualified photonics technicians to meet industry needs with an emphasis in laser materials processing in advanced manufacturing.
oA network of 9 educational institutions and 9 Midwest states
oNational Science Foundation Regional Center –(DUE #1400561)
oSeptember 1, 2014 – August 31, 2018
Events Designed to Attract Underrepresented Populations
• Women Exploring STEM Day• Latino Photonics Camp• Summer Technology Camp
Importance of “doing”
I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Women Exploring STEM Day
Women Exploring STEM Day
• Background• Developed through training from IWITTS (National
Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, and Science)
• Received an online training fellowship
Women Exploring STEM Day
• 6 person IHCC team• Director of Outreach Activities• Information Coordinator• Early Alert Specialist• Pathway Navigator• Instructor• Department Chair
Women in Exploring STEM Day
• Purpose• To attract female students into STEM fields• To provide experiences in STEM fields
• Program focus• Laser and Optics Technology• Bioscience and Bioprocessing Technology• Robotics and Automation Technology• Computer Software Development and Programming
Women Exploring STEM Day
• Logistics• Personally invited local high school female students• Project Lead the Way classes
• Expenses• Transportation – IHCC van• Materials for activities• Lunch
Women Exploring STEM Day
• Schedule• 9:10-9:40 Keynote Speaker
• Johana Goodwin – Program Manager at Wacher Biochem• Focused on her story (education and career)
• 9:50-10:50 Artbot• 11:00-11:30 Lunch• 11:40-12:40 Biofun• 1:30-2:20 Lasers & Optics
Biofun – Participants & Speaker
Biofun – Bioscience Laboratory
Biofun – Laboratory Activity
Artbot – Robotics & Software
Lasers & Optics Technology
Laser Light Show
Female Laser Student Sharing
Etching with a Medical Laser
Laser Cutting Activity
Programming the Laser Cutter
“We Did It”
Latino Photonics Camp
Latino Photonics Camp
• Purpose• To attract “underrepresented” Latino students • To provide experiences in a STEM field
• Program focus area• Laser and Optics Technology
Latino Photonics Camp
• Logistics• Invited regional Latino students• ELL Instructor assisted• Students from Mexico, Central and South America
• Expenses – Provided by MPEC• Transportation – IHCC van• Bilingual instructor (Puerto Rico) and per diem• Advertisement and promotion• Materials for activities• Meals
Dr. Andrés Díaz
• Professor at Universidad Metropolitana’sPuerto Rico Photonics Institute
• PhD in Electrical Engineering from Penn State
Spanish Radio Ad
• Photonics Camp at Indian Hills starts July 19th
with two days of lasers and optics hands on activities for Latino High School students. Registration is free with lunch and transportation is available. Register at www-dot-midwestphotonics-dot-o-r-g!
Latino Photonics Camp
• Tuesday schedule• 8:30 am-3:30 pm - STEM program activities• Photonics background
• What is light?• Waves, polarization, energy, control
• Build a Galileoscope (Telescope)• LightBlox
• Colors• Light interaction
Latino Photonics Camp
• Wednesday schedule• 8:30 am-11:30 am - STEM program activities• Classroom activities
• OSA Explore Optics kit• Laboratory activities
• Pop balloons with a laser• Laser light show
• Admissions presentation• Job Corps partnership presentation• Final questions
Light Blox Activity
Galileoscope
Galileoscope Activity
Waveform Activity
Peppergram Activity
Photon Activity
Balloon Popping Activity
Ottumwa Job Corps Presentation
Latino Photonics Camp Attendees
Technology Summer Camp
• Purpose• To attract underrepresented students• To provide experiences in STEM fields
• Program focus areas• Advanced Manufacturing • Computer and Information Technologies• Transportation Based Technologies• Electronics Engineering • Bioscience Technologies
Technology Summer Camp
• Logistics• David Speer Academy STEM Campus Students• Noble Network of Charter Schools• Inner City Chicago
• Expenses• Transportation – Provided by David Speer Academy• Materials for activities• Housing in IHCC Dormitories• Meals
Technology Summer Camp
• Schedule• Monday – Wednesday
• 8:30 am-3:30 pm - STEM program activities• 6:00 pm - Recreational activities (Movie, Water Park)
• Thursday• College campus tours• Admissions presentation• Job Corps partnership presentation• Final questions
STEM Program Activities
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Computer Aided Design Interactive Media Aviation Technology
Robotics Software Development Welding
Lasers & Optics Electronics Engineering Automotive Collision
Machine Technology Computer Networks Bioscience Programs
Automotive Technology
Computer Aided Design Activity
Laser Technology Activities
Laser Light Show
Instructor Michael Shay Welcoming Students
Laser Technology Activities
Burning into aTongueDepressor
Popping Balloons with a Laser
Programming a CNC Laser Cutter
Laser Technology ActivitiesSafety First!
Auto Technology Electricity Lab
Auto Technology Electricity LabMaking it Work
Building a Series-Parallel Circuit
Arduino Activity
Arduino Code
Connecting to a Robot
Welding Activity
Virtual Welding
Ready to Weld
Aviation Maintenance ActivityDrilling and Riveting
Checking Plane Functions
Pilot Training Activity
Pilot Practice
Flight Simulator Activity
Electronics Engineering Activity
Electronics Engineering
Robotics Activity
Robotics Activity
Robotics Activity
Technology Summer Camp Attendees
Host/partner of camps at IHCC
GEMS Camp, Gear Up Day, 3D Printing Camp
Student Success StoryStudent visiting IHCC
Student Success StorySame student attending IHCC
Student Success StorySame student as an IHCC graduate working as a Beam Control Operator at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
MPEC Photonics Workshops
From the Ottumwa Courier
Questions?
Contact:Greg Kepner 641-683-5284 [email protected]
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant DUE #1400561.Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, and 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.
