Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Discover the Power of ATHENA PowerLink-Central Florida
NOTE: The UCF Business Incubation Program has forwarded this information to you as a courtesy to one of our partner organizations. If you wish to register, please call and register through the information found below in this post:
ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT - This is an advertisement for the ATHENAPowerLink® Networking Reception and Information Session.
Special thanks to our signature sponsors:
We invite you to discover the power of ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida.
ATHENAPowerLink® Mentoring Program is dedicated to helping women business owners fully realize their potential, and ATHENAPowerLink® offers women business owners a personal advisory panel that will assist female entrepreneurs in taking their businesses to the next level.
Join us at a special wine and cheese reception and information session for ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida, where you can learn more about becoming involved in one of central Florida's top business mentor programs. We are looking for volunteers to serve as advisory panel members as well as women business owners interested in applying for the program. The open enrollment period is March 1 - 31, 2010.
In addition to learning more about the program, you also will have the opportunity to meet the three newest graduates of the ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida program: Stacy Ethun, President and CEO of Park Avenue Group; Candace Crowe, President of Candace Crowe Designs, Inc.; and Connie Miller, President of Walker Miller Equipment Company, Inc. We will offer a special graduation ceremony in their honor.
When Thursday, March 4, 20105:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where Disney Entrepreneur Center Landmark One Center 315 East Robinson StreetSuite 100 Orlando, Florida 32801
ParkingParking for this event is available in the garage on East Ridgewood Street across from Landmark One. Parking fees will be your expense.
Additional Information Kindly RSVP by March 1, 2010 using the RSVP Today button above or link below. If you have any questions, please contact Rollins College Center for Entrepreneurship at cfe@rollins.edu or 407.646.2067.
Business attire is recommended.
RSVP Today
2010 Governing Body Members of ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida:
Cari Coats, Rollins College Center for Advanced EntrepreneurshipLaura Eidson Cosgrove, Eidson Insurance Mike Estes, PNC BankElizabeth Gianini, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research InstituteCarmenza Gonzalez, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission Karen Keene, Foley & Lardner LLP, co-chair of the governing bodyShelly Lauten, myregion.org Leila Nodarse, Nodarse & Associates Diane Sears, DiVerse Media and NAWBO Marni Spence, Larson Allen - CPAs, Consultants & AdvisorsGina Steffens, Foley & Lardner LLP, co-chair of the governing bodyJulie Swatek, Scrap Your TripEsther Vargas-Davis, UCF Business Incubation Program
To learn more about ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida, please visit our Web site at http://www.rollins.edu/crummer/entrepreneurship/entrepreneurs/athenapowerlink.html.
© 2010 Foley & Lardner LLP10.6549
PRIOR RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SIMILAR OUTCOME. Learn more about Foley's privacy policy Confidentiality Notice - This electronic mail transmission is privileged and confidential and is intended solely for the party to whom it is addressed. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT - This is an advertisement for the ATHENAPowerLink® Networking Reception and Information Session. If you do not want to receive further communications regarding same, e-mail info@foley.com or contact Marketing at Foley & Lardner LLP, 321 N. Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60654 or 312.832.4500.
ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT - This is an advertisement for the ATHENAPowerLink® Networking Reception and Information Session.
Special thanks to our signature sponsors:
We invite you to discover the power of ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida.
ATHENAPowerLink® Mentoring Program is dedicated to helping women business owners fully realize their potential, and ATHENAPowerLink® offers women business owners a personal advisory panel that will assist female entrepreneurs in taking their businesses to the next level.
Join us at a special wine and cheese reception and information session for ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida, where you can learn more about becoming involved in one of central Florida's top business mentor programs. We are looking for volunteers to serve as advisory panel members as well as women business owners interested in applying for the program. The open enrollment period is March 1 - 31, 2010.
In addition to learning more about the program, you also will have the opportunity to meet the three newest graduates of the ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida program: Stacy Ethun, President and CEO of Park Avenue Group; Candace Crowe, President of Candace Crowe Designs, Inc.; and Connie Miller, President of Walker Miller Equipment Company, Inc. We will offer a special graduation ceremony in their honor.
When Thursday, March 4, 20105:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where Disney Entrepreneur Center Landmark One Center 315 East Robinson StreetSuite 100 Orlando, Florida 32801
ParkingParking for this event is available in the garage on East Ridgewood Street across from Landmark One. Parking fees will be your expense.
Additional Information Kindly RSVP by March 1, 2010 using the RSVP Today button above or link below. If you have any questions, please contact Rollins College Center for Entrepreneurship at cfe@rollins.edu or 407.646.2067.
Business attire is recommended.
RSVP Today
2010 Governing Body Members of ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida:
Cari Coats, Rollins College Center for Advanced EntrepreneurshipLaura Eidson Cosgrove, Eidson Insurance Mike Estes, PNC BankElizabeth Gianini, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research InstituteCarmenza Gonzalez, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission Karen Keene, Foley & Lardner LLP, co-chair of the governing bodyShelly Lauten, myregion.org Leila Nodarse, Nodarse & Associates Diane Sears, DiVerse Media and NAWBO Marni Spence, Larson Allen - CPAs, Consultants & AdvisorsGina Steffens, Foley & Lardner LLP, co-chair of the governing bodyJulie Swatek, Scrap Your TripEsther Vargas-Davis, UCF Business Incubation Program
To learn more about ATHENAPowerLink® - Central Florida, please visit our Web site at http://www.rollins.edu/crummer/entrepreneurship/entrepreneurs/athenapowerlink.html.
© 2010 Foley & Lardner LLP10.6549
PRIOR RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SIMILAR OUTCOME. Learn more about Foley's privacy policy Confidentiality Notice - This electronic mail transmission is privileged and confidential and is intended solely for the party to whom it is addressed. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT - This is an advertisement for the ATHENAPowerLink® Networking Reception and Information Session. If you do not want to receive further communications regarding same, e-mail info@foley.com or contact Marketing at Foley & Lardner LLP, 321 N. Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60654 or 312.832.4500.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
CREOL Summer Camp 2010
Would your children or those of others at your company like to have a unique summer camp experience this summer? Check out the 2010 CREOL Summer Camps (Flyer attached).
http://www.mysummersciencecamp.com Registration information and other details are available online at the above link.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dorianne PagnottiCREOL Camp Director
(321)274-2426
floridaeso@me.com
http://www.mysummersciencecamp.com Registration information and other details are available online at the above link.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dorianne PagnottiCREOL Camp Director
(321)274-2426
floridaeso@me.com
SEMINAR: “Nanolasers with Wires and Plasmonic Shells: How Small Can They Be?”
“Nanolasers with Wires and Plasmonic Shells: How Small Can They Be?”
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
CREOL 102
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Cun-Zheng Ning
Arizona State University
ABSTRACT:
The rapid progress of nanoscale science and technology challenges the optoelectronics community to develop ever smaller lasers and other optoelectronic devices compatible with the general technological trend in size reduction. This has led to the lasing demonstration of a single semiconductor nanowire of ~ 100 nanometers in diameter and a few microns in length, or plasmonic lasers with sub-diffraction-limit dimensions. In this talk, I will present many unconventional features of lasers at nanometer scale including smallest size, strong waveguiding, large confinement factor, giant model gain, and world-record wavelength tunability of ~200 nm using nanowires or plasmonic shells. We will show that a metal coated semiconductor core can achieve lasing threshold despite significant metal loss. Our recent experiments on such metal-coated semiconductor wire/pillar structures will be presented, showing examples of smallest lasers ever made and strong evidence of surface-plasmonic lasing. Throughout the talk, I will also try to address the issue of the smallest limit of a nanolaser and show how familiar concepts and principles and understanding of lasers must be modified at nanoscale.
BIOGRAPHY:
Cun-Zheng Ning is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Affiliate Professor of Physics and Materials at Arizona State University. He obtained his PhD in Physics from University of Stuttgart, Germany and was a Research Assistant Professor at University of Arizona till 1997 when he joined NASA Ames Research Center as a Senior Scientist and later as Nanophotonics Group leader and Nanotechnology task manager at NASA Ames Center for Nanotechnology till 2006. He was a ISSP Visiting Professor at University of Tokyo in 2006. He has published over 130 papers and given over 90 invited talks and colloquia. He has served many international conference as Chair or Committee member including those by IEEE (CLEO/IQEC),SPIE, and OSA. He was Associate Editor of IEEE J.
Quantum Electronics (2001-2003) and a special topic editor for IEEE J.
Special. Topics in Quantum Electron, J. Opt. Soc. Am., Optics Express, etc.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Yan Li - President of IEEE Photonics Society Student Chapter Yanli@creol.ucf.edu
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
CREOL 102
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Cun-Zheng Ning
Arizona State University
ABSTRACT:
The rapid progress of nanoscale science and technology challenges the optoelectronics community to develop ever smaller lasers and other optoelectronic devices compatible with the general technological trend in size reduction. This has led to the lasing demonstration of a single semiconductor nanowire of ~ 100 nanometers in diameter and a few microns in length, or plasmonic lasers with sub-diffraction-limit dimensions. In this talk, I will present many unconventional features of lasers at nanometer scale including smallest size, strong waveguiding, large confinement factor, giant model gain, and world-record wavelength tunability of ~200 nm using nanowires or plasmonic shells. We will show that a metal coated semiconductor core can achieve lasing threshold despite significant metal loss. Our recent experiments on such metal-coated semiconductor wire/pillar structures will be presented, showing examples of smallest lasers ever made and strong evidence of surface-plasmonic lasing. Throughout the talk, I will also try to address the issue of the smallest limit of a nanolaser and show how familiar concepts and principles and understanding of lasers must be modified at nanoscale.
BIOGRAPHY:
Cun-Zheng Ning is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Affiliate Professor of Physics and Materials at Arizona State University. He obtained his PhD in Physics from University of Stuttgart, Germany and was a Research Assistant Professor at University of Arizona till 1997 when he joined NASA Ames Research Center as a Senior Scientist and later as Nanophotonics Group leader and Nanotechnology task manager at NASA Ames Center for Nanotechnology till 2006. He was a ISSP Visiting Professor at University of Tokyo in 2006. He has published over 130 papers and given over 90 invited talks and colloquia. He has served many international conference as Chair or Committee member including those by IEEE (CLEO/IQEC),SPIE, and OSA. He was Associate Editor of IEEE J.
Quantum Electronics (2001-2003) and a special topic editor for IEEE J.
Special. Topics in Quantum Electron, J. Opt. Soc. Am., Optics Express, etc.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Yan Li - President of IEEE Photonics Society Student Chapter Yanli@creol.ucf.edu
Sunday, February 21, 2010
How Effective Leaders Communicate
Title: How Effective Leaders Communicate
Date: Thursday, February 25th
Time: 3:00-4:30
Fee: $20 (Free to Incubator Clients)
Location: University Tower 12201 Research Parkway, 2nd Floor, Orlando,
FL., 32826
Please RSVP to Renee Ayala at 407-882-0202 or via email
rayala@mail.ucf.edu
Leadership is a connection between individuals that is grounded in and
nourished by communication.
Leaders at both the strategic and the operational levels of
organizations must be competent communicators in order to be effective
in their roles. As a leader in your organization, what communication
challenges do you face and how have you dealt with them? The stakes are
high and the time to be at the top of your game is now.
During this highly interactive and informative session, you will explore
key strategies and behaviors which, when put into play, will enhance
both your interpersonal and group communication skills in face-to-face
or
virtual environments and in times of prosperity or challenge. You will
hear how other leaders have successfully overcome communication
challenges and have the chance to share your personal experience. You
will also be invited to begin a personal Leadership Communication Plan.
Bio
Sue Carroll Clapp, M.Ed. is founder and president of SCC and Associates,
a consulting and training firm specializing in management, leadership
and organization development. Over the past twenty-five years, her
professional mission has been to work in partnership with each client to
identify and meet performance goals. An accomplished consultant,
facilitator, trainer, coach and speaker, Sue has worked with individuals
from the corporate boardroom to the front lines in a wide range of
industries and in organizations across the United States, into Canada
and the Caribbean. She has also been a distinguished faculty of the
American
Management Association since 1997. An active volunteer and leader in
community, corporate and
professional programs, Sue has donated her time and talents to support
numerous nonprofit organizations.
Date: Thursday, February 25th
Time: 3:00-4:30
Fee: $20 (Free to Incubator Clients)
Location: University Tower 12201 Research Parkway, 2nd Floor, Orlando,
FL., 32826
Please RSVP to Renee Ayala at 407-882-0202 or via email
rayala@mail.ucf.edu
Leadership is a connection between individuals that is grounded in and
nourished by communication.
Leaders at both the strategic and the operational levels of
organizations must be competent communicators in order to be effective
in their roles. As a leader in your organization, what communication
challenges do you face and how have you dealt with them? The stakes are
high and the time to be at the top of your game is now.
During this highly interactive and informative session, you will explore
key strategies and behaviors which, when put into play, will enhance
both your interpersonal and group communication skills in face-to-face
or
virtual environments and in times of prosperity or challenge. You will
hear how other leaders have successfully overcome communication
challenges and have the chance to share your personal experience. You
will also be invited to begin a personal Leadership Communication Plan.
Bio
Sue Carroll Clapp, M.Ed. is founder and president of SCC and Associates,
a consulting and training firm specializing in management, leadership
and organization development. Over the past twenty-five years, her
professional mission has been to work in partnership with each client to
identify and meet performance goals. An accomplished consultant,
facilitator, trainer, coach and speaker, Sue has worked with individuals
from the corporate boardroom to the front lines in a wide range of
industries and in organizations across the United States, into Canada
and the Caribbean. She has also been a distinguished faculty of the
American
Management Association since 1997. An active volunteer and leader in
community, corporate and
professional programs, Sue has donated her time and talents to support
numerous nonprofit organizations.
U.S. Airborne Laser Scores 1st Successful Missile Kill
(Source: AIA)The U.S. Missile Defense Agency said Friday that a high-powered airborne laser shot down a ballistic missile during its boost phase, the first successful test of the futuristic technology. Boeing is the lead contractor, with contributions from Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. "The revolutionary use of directed energy is very attractive for missile defense, with the potential to attack multiple targets at the speed of light, at a range of hundreds of kilometers, and at a low cost per intercept attempt compared to current technologies," the MDA said. (2/13)
Courtesy FLORIDA SPACErePORT
Courtesy FLORIDA SPACErePORT
California Group Approves PG&E Contract Including Space-Based Solar Power
(Source: CPUC)The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a renewable energy contract for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), furthering the state's progress towards its renewable energy goals. Through its power purchase agreement with Solaren Corporation, PG&E is entitled to generation from a first-of-its kind space-based solar project. The experimental technology uses orbiting satellites equipped with solar cells to convert the sun's energy into electricity, which is then converted into radio frequency energy that can be transmitted to a local receiver station. Space-based solar power has been researched in the U.S. for several decades and this summer the Japanese government announced plans to pursue a space-based solar program. Click here for more. (2/12)
Courtesy FLORIDA SPACErePORT
Courtesy FLORIDA SPACErePORT
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