Photonics education for a green future: connecting the dots of the Arizona STEM education experiment

Stephen M. Pompea; Leonard W. Fine; Pierre Meystre

doi:10.1117/12.885324

29 April 2011 Photonics education for a green future: connecting the dots of the Arizona STEM education experiment

Stephen M. Pompea, Leonard W. Fine, Pierre Meystre

Proceedings Volume 8065, SPIE Eco-Photonics 2011: Sustainable Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering Workforce Education for a Green Future; 80650N (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885324
Event: SPIE Eco-Photonics, 2011, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

The National Optical Astronomy Observatory, Science Foundation Arizona, and the University of Arizona are teamed on a long-term multi-pronged approach to photonics education in Arizona that is congruent with a "green" future. This approach involves education around the content areas of renewable energy sources, laser-based communication and laser-assisted manufacturing, photovoltaics, solid-state lighting and displays, nanotechnology, and other recent technology developments. Equally important is the process by which we are working to transform the Arizona K-12 schools and universities through programs that emphasize problem-solving, system thinking, and collaborative approaches. We also emphasize the role of the informal education system (such as museums) and the value of "freechoice" learning to science education. A key to our success is the work of traditionally research-oriented organizations and industry associations in supporting science and technology education.

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Stephen M. Pompea, Leonard W. Fine, and Pierre Meystre "Photonics education for a green future: connecting the dots of the Arizona STEM education experiment", Proc. SPIE 8065, SPIE Eco-Photonics 2011: Sustainable Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering Workforce Education for a Green Future, 80650N (29 April 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885324

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