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Presentations

Dr. Lipton has made over eighty-five professional presentations at national, international and regional conferences on a variety of contemporary issues including TIDE (technology, innovation, design, and engineering), education; developing effective teams; development, implementation and use of standards; assessment, certification and accreditation; curricular models; developing and implementing articulation models; career preparation; mentoring for diversity; typography; graphic communications; printing processes; outreach and recruiting.

INVITED PREOFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Lipton, E. B. (2011, March). Defining Excellence in Technology Eeducation. Spirit of Excellence Breakfast at the Annual Conference of the International Technology Education Association.

Lipton, E. B. (2010, November). Master of Ornaments:Rrichard J. Hoffman. Los Angeles Book Arts Guild. International Printing Museum.

Lipton, E. B. (2010, November). A University Ccentral AdministrationPperspective on Budget Cuts and Technology Teacher Education. Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference.

Lipton, E. B. (2009, February). Technological Literacy: A California Priority. Invited presentation at Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education: Articulating a Vision and Opportunities for a California STEM Innovation and Learning Network. California Council on Science and Technology. Sacramento, California.

Lipton, E. B. (2007, June). Flowers from the Printers’ Garden: The Development & Use of Typographic Fleurons. Invited presentation at the 2007 Book Club of California Lecture at the International Printing Museum. Carson, California.

Lipton, E. B. (2007, May). Preparing Students for the Technological World. Invited presentation to the Future Salon at UCLA. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (2006, June). The Typography and Printing of Richard J. Hoffman: A Southern California Legend. Invited persentation to the 2006 Conference of the American Typecasting Fellowship. Torrance , California.

Lipton, E. B. (2006, June). When Printers Play: The Use of Typographic Fleurons in Arabesque Patterns. Invited presentation to the Amalgamated Printers Association 2006 Convention. Carson, California.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2006, March). Epsilon Pi Tau: Leadership to Meet the Rising TIDE. Invited presentation at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Riverside, California.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2006, February). Strengthening the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce: Connecting Students with Engineering and Technology. Invited presentation to a Congressional House Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Caucus Noontime Briefing, Strengthening the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce—Connecting Educators to Engineering. Washington, D.C.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2005, July). The Work of Richard J. Hoffman: A Southern California Letterman. Invited keynote presentation at the National Amateur Press Association Annual Covention. Torrance, California.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2005, June). Harnessing the SpringTIDE for Technology Education. Invited keynote presentation to the Connecticut Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Hartford, Connecticut.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2005, June). The Future of Technology Education -- What’s Next? Invited presentation to the Connecticut Technology Education Association (CTEA) Annual Conference. Hartford, Connecticut.

Lipton, Ethan B. & Guillaume, Darrell W. (2004, March). Outcomes Assessment Experiences and California State University, Los Angeles. Invited presentation and panel discussion at the Southern California Forum on Outcomes Assessment. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Pomona, California.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2005, April). Harnessing the TIDE for Technology Education. Invited luncheon presentation at the International Technology Education Association Annual Covention. Kansas City, Missouri.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2003, October). Trends in Technological Literacy. Invited presentation at California State University San Bernardino Tech Day. San Bernardino, California.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2003, March). Richard J. Hoffman: Typographer, Printer and Teacher. The Sixth Annual Stephen A. Kanter Lecture on California Printing. The William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, University of California at Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Castillo, M. & Lipton, E. B. (2011, March). infusing stem careers into high school classes through engineering design. California Career Pathways Consortia and CA Partnership Academies Educating for Careers Conference.

Castillo, M., Lipton, E. B. & Childress, ZV. (2010, March). infuse engineering design into tour stem classes. International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Conference.

Castillo, M. & Lipton, E. B. (2010, March). engineering by-design: a standards-based model program for technlogy education. California Industrial and Technology Education Association Conference.

Castillo, M. & Lipton, E. B. (2009, Dec.). Engineering by-Design: A National Standards-based Model. Southern Section, California Industrial and Technology Education Association Conference.

Lipton, E. B., Castillo, M., Maurizio, D. & Tufenkjian, M. (2009, March). Teachers IntegrateEengineering in High School Classes. International Technology Education Association Annual Conference.

Lipton, E. B. & Childress, V. (2009, October). Professioinal Development Model to Infuse Engineering Design. Paper presented at the Southeastern Technology Education Conference. Nashville, Tennessee.

Lipton, E. B., Castillo, M., Tufenkjian, M., Maurizio, D. (2009, March). Teachers Integrate Engineering in High School Classes. Panel presentation at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Louisville, Kentucky.

Lipton, E. B., Childress, V., Castillo, M., Tufenkjian, M., Maurizio, D., Deeble, P., Lee, Kezia. (2009, March). Introducing Engineering Design Challenges into Your High School Classroom. Preconference Workshop presented at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Louisville, Kentucky.

Lipton, E. B., Tufenkjian, M., Castillo, M. & Maurizio, D. (2009, March). Teachers Infuse Engineering Problem Solving into their STEM CLasses. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Fresno, California.

Lipton, E. B. & Barbour, M. (2008, October). The International Printing Museum: A Case Study in Preserving Printing’s History. Paper presented at the American Printing History Association Annual Conference. New York.

Tufenkjian, M. & Lipton, E. B. (2007, June). A Professional Development Model to Infuse Engineering Design Content into the High School Curriculum. American Society for Engineering Education. American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference.

Lipton, E. B., Tufenkjian, M., & Maurizio, D. (2007, March). QuakeEd: Involving High School Technology Students in Engineering Design. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Riverside, California. San Francisco, California.

Tufenkjian, M., Maurizio, D. & Lipton, E. B. (2006, April). QUAKE ED – An Instructional Module to Demonstrate Earthquake Engineering Principles to High School Students. Paper presented at the 8th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering . San Francisco, California.

Lipton, Ethan B., Burns, G. & Cheam, J. (2005, November). Synergy and Learning: Inviting Faculty Initiative. Presentation at the Directors of Educational Technology–California Higher Education Annual Conference. Riverside, California.

Erekson, Thomas, Lipton, Ethan, Thomas, Maurice & Karsnitz, John. (2004, March). Technology Teacher Education in Engineering Colleges. Panel presentation at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Lipton, Ethan B. & Scarcella, Joseph A, (2004, March). The Future of Technology Education in California. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Riverside, California.

Scarcella, Joseph & Lipton, Ethan B. (2004, January). Exploring Technology Education: An International Issue. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lipton, Ethan B. & Lee, Benjamin (2003, December). Beyond Articulation: An Innovative 2+4+Career Preparation Model. Paper presented at the Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida.

Lipton, Ethan B. & Darrell W. Guillaume. (2003, April). Second Cycle Improvements: Building on EC2000 Experiences at California State University, Los Angeles. Paper presented at the Best Assessment Practices V Symposium. Terre Haute, Indiana.

Scarcella, Joseph & Lipton, Ethan B. (2003, March). What is Technological Literacy? Definitions and Rationale. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Annual Conference. San Jose, California.

Lipton, Ethan B. (2002, December). Utilizing Technology Standards, Certification and Accreditation. Paper presented at the Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lipton, E. B. (2001). Recruiting Undergraduate Students. Paper presented to the Associate Deans’ Forum at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. Albuerque, New Mexico.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (2001). Model for Curricular Assessment and Standard Implementation. Paper presented at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.

Lee, B. & Lipton, E. B. (2001). A 2+4+Career Secondary-Postsecondary Model for Career Success. Paper to be presented at the California Career Pathways Consortia Statewide Conference. Anaheim, California.

Lipton, E. B. (2000). Developing Effective Teams in Technology Education. Paper presented at the Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Convention. San Diego, California.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (2000). Using Technology Standards: Examples from Graphic Communications. Paper presented at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (2000h). Strategies for Developing Effective Teaming in Technology. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Pasadena, California.

Lipton, E. B. & Hill, C. E. (2000). Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Industrial and Technology Education Teacher Preparation in California: Program and Teacher Certification. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Pasadena, California.

Lipton, E. B. & Hoff, S. B. (1999). Effective Image Communication from the Desktop. Paper presented at the Annual Technology Convention of the Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging Association International. Las Vegas, Nevada.

De Miranda, M. A. & Lipton, E. B. (1999). Developing Student Attitudes Toward Effective Teamwork in Technology. Paper presented at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana.

Hoff, S. B. & Lipton, E. B. (1998). An Introduction to Screen Printing of Halftones. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging Association International. Kansas City, Missouri.

Lipton, E. B. (1998). Strategies to Identify University Resources and Develop Effective Programs for Employee Training. Paper presented at The Crisis in the Printing Industry—Workforce Development Workshop. California State University, Los Angeles.

Lipton, E. B. (1998). Together We Make A Difference. Presentation at the banquet of the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Pasadena, California.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (1997). Technology Education: An Educational Continuum. Paper presented at the American Vocational Association Annual Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (1997). Developing and Implementing Articulations for Technology Education. Paper presented at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Tampa, Florida.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (1996). Industrial and Technology Education in California: The Evolving Continuum. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association/Federation of Conferences. Long Beach, California.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (1996). Mentoring to Develop a Highly Qualified and Diverse Industrial Technology Faculty. Paper presented at the National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference. Los Angeles, California.

Hoff, S. B. & Lipton, E. B. (1996). An Introduction to Process Printing for Screen Printers. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging Association International. Dallas, Texas.

Lipton, E. B. & Hill, C. (1996). The California Industrial and Technology Education Credential: Standards and Assessment. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association (CITEA) Annual Conference. Riverside, California.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (1996). Articulation for Technology Education in All Schools. Paper presented at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Phoenix, Arizona.

Lipton, E. B. & Pendergast, K. (1995). Pathway to the University. Paper presented at the Annual CAVA-CAROC/P Joint Conference: School-To-Work/Career: A Process of Change. Costa Mesa, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1995). Models and Variables for Successful Articulation of Industrial and Technology Education Programs in the United States. Paper presented at the National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference. Savannah, Georgia.

Lipton, E. B. (1995). Preparing Students for the Multicultural Workplace. Paper presented at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Nashville, Tennessee.

Lipton, E. B., De Miranda, M. A. & Cain, R. (1995). Mentoring for Diversity in Technology Education. Paper presented at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference. Nashville, Tennessee.

Hoff, S. B. & Lipton, E. B. (1994). Photographic or Computer Output: Matching the Technology to the Job. Paper presented at the International, the Annual Conference of Screen Printing Association International. St. Louis, Missouri.

Lipton, E. B. & De Miranda, M. A. (1994). Articulation Models for Industrial and Technology Education in the United States. Paper presented at the American Vocational Association Annual Conference, Technology Education Division. Dallas, Texas.

Lipton, E. B. (1994). Learning to Work in the Graphic Arts Industry: A Transition to Work Model. Paper presented at the American Vocational Association Annual Conference, Technology Education Division. Dallas, Texas.

Lipton, E. B. (1994). Connectivity Through Technology: Talking to the World. P resentation to Project Vanguard VocServe Participants (a federally funded high school integration program). Riverside, California.

Lipton, E. B., Wylde, C. & Suzuki, K. (1994). Graphic Arts Academies: Imprinting Students for Success. Paper presented at the 1994 Tech Prep California Resource Consortia sponsored by the California Department of Education and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1994). Meeting California's Challenge for Technology Education in the 21st Century. Presented at a meeting of technology education laboratory and curriculum manufacturers and vendors at California State University, Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1994). Graphic Communications Is Not Simply Desktop Publishing. Paper presented at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association State Conference. Riverside, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1993). Your Future in Industrial Technology Careers. Presentations to engineering classes at East Los Angeles College. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1993). Preservice and Inservice Industrial and Technology Teacher Education in California. Paper presented at the Annual Industrial and Technology Planning Meeting, Industrial and Technology Education Unit, Career-Vocational Education Division, California Department of Education. Lake Tahoe, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1993). Industrial and Technology Teacher Education in California: A Status Report. Paper presented at the Epsilon Pi Tau Joint Initiation, Los Angeles Field Chapter and California State University, Long Beach. Marina del Rey, California, April 18, 1993, and at the California Industrial and Technology Education Association State Conference. Santa Clara, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1993, 1992). Sales People and the Desktop Dilemma. Presentation to the Southern California Printing Industry Sales Club (Over 250 Printing Industry Managers and Sales Professionals), Printing Industries Association of Southern California (PIASC). City of Commerce, California: February 17, 1993 and June 24, 1992.

Lipton, E. B. (1992). The State of Industrial and Technology Teacher Education in California. Paper presented at the Epsilon Pi Tau Breakfast, California Industrial and Technology Education Association Southern Section Conference. Indian Wells, California.

Lipton, E. B. & Hoff, S. B. (1992). Modern Techniques in Layout and Typesetting. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of Screen Printing Association International. Indianapolis, Indiana.

Lipton, E. B. (1992). Typography and Design Essentials. Paper presented at the Printing Industries Association of Southern California, Fourth Annual Workshop–Desktop Publishing on the Macintosh. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1992). Desktop Publishing Defined and Reviewing Macintosh Basics. Presentations at the Printing Industries Association of Southern California, Fourth Annual Workshop–Desktop Publishing on the Macintosh. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1992). Industry and Education: Graphic Communications Partnership for the Future. Paper presented at the International Graphic Arts Education Association Annual Conference. Tempe, Arizona.

Lipton, E. B. (1991). What Is Desktop Publishing? Presentation at the Desktop Publishing on the Macintosh Seminar, Printing Industries Association of Southern California . Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1991). What Is Typography to Desktop Publishing? Presentation at the Desktop Publishing on the Macintosh Seminar, Printing Industries Association of Southern California . Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. & Seaman, V. A. (1989). Desktop Publishing in Industrial Technology: A Curricular Issue. Paper presented at the 1989 Annual Convention of the National Association of Industrial Technology. Indianapolis, Indiana.

Lipton, E. B. & Hoff, S. B. (1989). Basic Approaches to Layout and Typesetting for Screen Printing. Paper presented at Screen Print ’89 International, the Annual Conference of Screen Printing Association International. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B., Suzuki, K. & Iwashika, S. (1988). Desktop Publishing: A Live Demonstration. Paper presented at the 1988 Annual Convention of the American Vocational Association, St. Louis, Missouri and the Technology Education Leadership Conference, California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium, Riverside, California.

Lipton, E. B. & Suzuki, K. (1985–1988). Desktop Publishing—An Alternative Approach for Newspaper Production. Presentations sponsored by the Industrial and Technology Inservice Project, California State Department of Education presented at the following locations: La Habra (1988), Santa Rosa (1988), San Francisco State University (1987), San Diego (1987), California State University, Los Angeles (1987, 1985), and Riverside Community College (1986).

Lipton, E. B. (1988r). Future Employees for the Typesetting Industry. Panel member at a meeting of the Los Angeles Typographers Association. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1986–1995). Your Future in the Graphic Arts Industry. Presentation delivered to students and meetings of industry professionals including: Don Bosco Technical Institute (1995, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1986); the Santa Monica Bay Club of Printing House Craftsmen (1987) and the Antelope Valley Club of Printing House Craftsmen (1986).

Lipton, E. B. (1987). Implementing Curriculum Standards in Graphic Arts. Paper presented at the Spring Industrial Education Conference of the California Industrial Education Association. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1987). Teaching Tips in Graphic Arts. Paper presented at the Spring Industrial Education Conference of the California Industrial Education Association (CIEA). Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1987). Graphic Communication Education in California Universities. Presentation at the California State Conference on Graphic Arts Education, Los Angeles and Graphic Arts Instructors’ Night, Riverside Community College. Riverside, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1987, 1985). Process Camera Techniques. Presentations sponsored by the Industrial and Technology Inservice Project, California State Department of Education at the Graphic Arts Institute of Northern California (1987), San Francisco, California and at Don Bosco Technical Institute (1985), Rosemead, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1987, 1986). Model Curriculum Standard and Program Framework. Presentations to local districts (administrators and teachers) sponsored by the Industrial Technology Section, Career-Vocational Education Division, California State Department of Education at the following locations: Los Angeles (1987), Monterey (1987), Riverside (1987), San Jose (1987), Long Beach (1986).

Lipton, E. B. (1984). Printing Production: Fact or Fiction? Paper presented at the Annual State Conference of the California Industrial Education Association. Los Angeles, California.

Lipton, E. B. (1983). Tricks-of-the-Trade of Printing Production. Paper presented at the Industrial Educators’ General Institute, Los Angeles Unified School District. Los Angeles, California

Lipton, E. B. (1984, 1983). Modern Approaches to Layout and Typesetting. Presentations sponsored by the Industrial and Technology Inservice Project, California State Department of Education.