WHAT:           IPC STEM Outreach Program Introduces Students to the Electronics Industry at IPC APEX EXPO 2018

WHERE:         IPC APEX EXPO 2018

San Diego Convention Center

Room 6C

WHEN:           Thursday, March 1, 2018

                       8:30 am to 2:00 pm

DETAILS:       IPC has invited two San Diego-area high schools to participate: Canyon Crest Academy, a public high school with a specialized education in the arts, sciences and technology and The Preuss School, a charter high school for low-income students who aspire to become the first in their families to graduate from college.

Students participating in the STEM outreach program will have an opportunity to:

·         See how circuit boards and assemblies are manufactured (You know that cell phone you love so much? It doesn’t work without a circuit board);

·         Learn about various career options available within the electronics manufacturing industry;

·         Get a glimpse into the scope and importance of the electronics manufacturing industry;

·         Take part in panel discussions over lunch with expert industry thought leaders; and

·         Participate in a private tour of the show floor.

AGENDA:       8:30–9:15         Check In & Welcome

9:15–10:30       Breakfast

Welcome from John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO

Making a circuit board from common household items demo -- David Bergman, IPC vice president of standards and training

10:30–12:00      Show floor tours

12:00–12:45      Lunch

12:45–2:00       Panel Discussions

CONTACT:       If you are interested in covering all or a portion of the program or interviewing IPC program spokespersons, please contact Sandy Gentry, IPC’s communications director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +1 847-2871. You will need to register for IPC APEX EXPO in order to gain access to the event.

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