LASER-TEC, Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education
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Mission and Goals


The mission of LASER-TEC
The Center will update, maintain, and provide open access for a broad range of services and materials to secondary, post-secondary, and industry educational and training programs with the intention of continuing expansion in the robust laser, optics, photonics, and fiber optics technical workforce. 
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The goals of LASER-TEC
  1. ​Create a comprehensive, high-performing, and responsive website that will house and distribute all LOPFO educational products funded by the NSF and other US government agencies.
  2. Update technical content and add missing pedagogical features to standardize all curricula and streamline the infusion of the LOPFO skillsets. 
  3. Create tailored content and conduct continuous professional development events for teachers, college instructors, counselors, advisors, administrators, incumbent industry, and other members of the community to discuss best practices in LOPFO infusion and increase their technical knowledge about LOPFO.
  4. Conduct a continuous national campaign to inform K-12 and college educators about the availability of LOPFO resources.
  5. Conduct a continuous national campaign to bridge and engage industry with colleges offering LOPFO programs.
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