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.
In support of those efforts, DEPS hosts an annual educational workshop co-located with our
Annual DE S&T Symposium designed to allow
students studying in the area of directed energy to present their work. The Workshop is
intended to be a low-threat environment, offering the speaker an opportunity to gain technical
presentation experience, and, of course, to present his/her interesting research.
This 2025 Workshop will be the twenty-fourth in a series of DE Education
Workshops to advance these goals.
The Workshops also consider current and future Directed Energy education programs around the
country. Support for the Workshop is provided by the Directed Energy Joint Transition Office
and by DEPS.
The scope of the DE Education Workshop includes:
- Graduate/post-graduate studies and technical vocational training
- Oral presentations from all 2024-25 DE Graduate Scholars
- Professional continuing education
- Student motivators (scholarships, fellowships, recognitions)
- Summer internship programs
- Curriculum development
- An exclusive Roundtable Reception for students and early career professionals (ECPs)
Additionally, the Workshop offers a sampling of the work currently being pursued
by students, especially those supported by JTO and ONR internships or scholarships.
The Workshop will be held in parallel with sessions of the
2025 Annual Directed Energy Science and Technology Symposium.
Proceedings of the Workshop will be included in the unclassified Symposium proceedings.
Proceedings from previous Workshops are available through the
DEPS online store.
Call for Papers
Contributions are being solicited for inclusion in the program of the Education Workshop, as
well as for inclusion in the technical program of the co-located Annual
DE S&T Symposium. Suitable topics include any within the scope of the Workshop. Click here to see the
S&T Symposium Call for Papers.
>>> Submit your abstract online
by completing this form. <<<
Abstracts must be unclassified, suitable for public release, and submitted by 10 March 2025.
Please contact webmaster@deps.org with any technical issues regarding
abstract submission. Subject matter questions regarding abstracts should be directed to your conference
chair, Mark Neice.
*Please note, if you are a 2024-25 DEPS Graduate Scholar, you are strongly encouraged to submit an
abstract and present either in a technical session at the Annual DE S&T Symposium OR at the DE Education Workshop. It is also
strongly encouraged you plan to present a poster as well during the Open poster session, Tuesday
evening, May 13.
After notification of acceptance, the abstract authors will submit presentations, optional papers and release forms using the same
instructions and forms that are required of Symposium presenters.
- Those wishing to present exclusively at the DE Education & Workforce Development Workshop should
use this Workshop abstract submittal form.
- Student presenters would like to present both at the Workshop and at a technical session
of the co-located Annual DE S&T Symposium should use the
S&T Symposium abstract submittal form instead.
- Note under Author/Presenter Information that the presenter is a current student, and
- Select Yes for "Student Session" consideration.
Roundtable Reception
Back by popular demand! DEPS will once again host its special Roundtable Reception on Monday, May 12 from
1730-1900 at the Symposium hotel.
This event is designed to give students and early career professionals (ECPs) the opportunity to
network and connect with some of directed energy's esteemed leaders. Whether on
the job hunt, seeking advice about professional growth, or simply hoping to learn about possible
career paths, this event is an excellent opportunity for our student attendees.