Education Committee

The IEEE Photonics Society established an Education Committee to foster and provide quality, educational initiatives for the Society and photonics community-at-large, i.e. members, professionals, educators, K-12 students and the public. The Committee and its leaders also focus on practical learning and professional development resources to provide soft skills training beyond the classroom and lab.

Strategic Objectives

Deliver continuing education products, professional development opportunities and educational activities;
Support the creation of K-20 STEM education materials, programs and teaching modules;
Devise hands-on trainings, remote learning resources, eLearning courses, tutorials, etc.;
Facilitate education awards and scholarships as well as job search tools and academic exhanges;
Partner with coalition groups on community college, technician and vocational school programs for photonics.