Student Workshop
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 educational workshop each year, 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 Student Workshop is intended to be a low-threat environment, offering the student speaker an opportunity to gain technical
presentation experience, and, of course, to present his/her interesting research. Additionally, the Student Workshop offers others
a sampling of the work currently being pursued by students, especially those supported by JTO and ONR internships or scholarships.
This 2022 DE Student Workshop was the twenty-first
workshop in the series of DE Student Workshops to advance these goals. The
Workshops consider current and future Directed Energy education programs around the country. Attendance at the Education Workshop is free of charge.
Support for the Workshop is 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
- Oral presentations from all 2021-22 DE Graduate Scholars
- Professional continuing education
- Student motivators (scholarships, fellowships, recognitions)
- Summer internship programs
- Curriculum development
- and an exclusive Roundtable Reception for students and early career professionals (ECPs)
This year's Workshop was held in parallel with sessions of the
2022 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.
Roundtable Reception*
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 currently on the job hunt, seeking advice about professional growth, or simply hoping to learn about possible career paths,
this event is an excellent opportunity to expand both the knowledge base and the network of contacts for our student attendees.
