Education is vital to the Directed Energy community. Fostering the professional growth of current workers in the field and
increasing the number of young, new members in the community are important DEPS educational goals. This was the eighteenth
Workshop in a series of DE Student Workshops to advance these goals. The
Workshops considered current and future Directed
Energy education programs around the country. Support for the Workshop was provided by the Directed Energy Joint Transition Office and by DEPS.
The scope of the Workshop included:
- Graduate/post-graduate studies and technical vocational training
- Professional continuing education
- Student motivators (scholarships, fellowships, recognitions)
- Summer internship programs
- Curriculum development
Additionally, the Student Workshop offered a sampling of the work currently being pursued
by students, especially those supported by JTO internships or scholarships.
The Workshop was held in parallel with sessions of the
2019 Annual Directed Energy Science and Technology Symposium, which was held in Destin, FL on 8 - 12 April 2019.
Proceedings of the Workshop will be included in the unclassified Symposium proceedings. Proceedings from
previous Workshops are available through the DEPS online store.
Roundtable Reception*
The DEPS Roundtable Reception was held Wednesday April 10 from 5:30-7 PM at the Sandestin Hotel. This event was designed to give students and early career professionals (ECPs) the opportunity to network and connect with some of directed energy's esteemed leaders. Whether individuals were currently on the job hunt, seeking advice about professional growth, or simply hoping to learn about possible career paths, this event was an excellent opportunity to expand both their knowledge base and their network of contacts.
