GEAR UP West is a collaboration among GEAR UP programs from several western states. This event provides knowledgeable, dynamic speakers, over 30 breakout sessions covering a variety of topics, and opportunities to network with GEAR UP and college access colleagues from the western region.

Based on the tremendous support and ongoing involvement SANS has received from the Singapore Infosec community we are pleased to bring our most robust and challenging course offering in combination with our core programs to SANS October Singapore 10-18 October, 2011.Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade your skills, work toward your GIAC certification, and network with other top information security professionals.- SEC 401: SANS Security Esse...

Full day instructor-led training. Optional training for conference attendees. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, breaks and welcome reception. 9:00 AM Registration, Breakfast & Networking 10:00 - 4:00 Training / Workshops (running concurrently) Email Authentication Training - Co-sponsored by eCert & Return PathCurriculum includes an overview on the issues and standards of email with detailed discussion and hands-on exercises focus...

A half day seminar on the fundamentals of government contracting The federal government procurement process presents a steep learning curve for individuals and companies new to the market. This seminar provides the essentials that will help you get a faster start to pursuing opportunities and growing your business. What You Will Learn: Structure of the federal government Federal budget process Federal buying cycle and selling approaches Key op...

The GTSI Charity 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011. This charity race will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and is a community race organized in partnership with GTSI, corporate sponsors and the DC Road Runners Club. The goal of this event is to honor the daily sacrifices made by the brave men and women in all branches of the United States military and raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project charity. Corporate s...

SUMMARY: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) will meet on October 14, 2011, in Washington, DC. NBSAC discusses issues relating to recreational boating safety. This meetingwill be open to the public. DATES: NBSAC will meet Friday, October 14, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that the meeting may conclude early if NBSAC has completed its business. All written materials, comments, and requests to make oral presentations at...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can. attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement p...

Agenda Thursday, October 13 8:00 am Registration and Morning Refreshments 9:00 am Opening Remarks John Letchford, Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Massachusetts 9:15 am Opening Keynote Open Roads Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving Steve Uzzell, Renowned Photographer Steve Uzzell is a veteran National Geographic photographer and one of the nation's leading corporate photographers. Steve's award-winning approach to...

This is the annual planning meeting for academic science and engineering teaching and research program administrators, capital project teams, finance and capital planners, facility and space planners, facility engineering managers, faculty, deans, and science department heads to benchmark their plans and programs, and build on the latest successes and innovations. Attend this conference to benchmark your academic science and engineering facili...

"Creating Spartan Energy Warriors: Our Competitive Advantage." A two-day forum emphasizing the importance of energy as a tactical advantage in the crucial pursuit of energy security and independence. Topics will include: energy efficient acquisition; game-changing solutions; affecting culture change/successes and challenges of retooling our fleet; C5I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Collaboration and Intelligence) considerations;...