Commodore Robert Howell, RN (Ret.), pictured at center of students from Deree College, The American College of Greece, Athens, at the International Student Conference, London, in October 2010.

There was no person more dedicated to delivering on AFCEA's commitment to students and education than Commodore Robert Howell, Royal Navy (Retired), most recently the general manager for AFCEA Europe.  Robert was the force behind establishing AFCEA Student Chapter/Clubs, conducting International Student Conferences, and taking AFCEA Professional Development courses and the AFCEA Leadership Forum to Europe.  In early October, he lost his battle with cancer.

To honor Robert and keep his upbeat, positive spirit alive, AFCEA has created the AFCEA International Educational Fund in his name.  This Fund will be used to support International Chapter educational programs for students outside the United States.

AFCEA Student Chapters/Clubs are a high priority for AFCEA.  One of the early AFCEA Students Clubs was founded by Deree College students of The American College of Greece, Athens.  Robert was instrumental in making this possible, and representatives of this club attended the International Student Conferences Robert created and hosted, first in Brussels, Belgium, and then with TechNet International Conferences.  In addition to the Greek Student Club, there are AFCEA Student Clubs/Chapters at Argentina Army University and Prague University.  Other AFCEA International Student Chapters/Clubs are in the works.

AFCEA International is launching this Fund with a $25,000 contribution.  Donations honoring Robert can be made to the AFCEA Educational Foundation either online here, or by mail to here - please indicate "for Robert Howell."  Funds will be used for the following:

International Student Chapter/Club Scholarships

International Student Conference

International AFCEA Leadership Forum Tuitions

International Excellence in a Scientific Project

For additional information, contact Norma Corrales at Email.

Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:

Distinguished Service to Education Award (individual)

Chapter Use of IT in Education Award (chapter). 

Awards will be presented at the AFCEA/USNI EAST:  Joint Warfighting Conference in Virginia Beach, VA, in May.

Please nominate online before December 21, 2012.

Questions, contact Norma Corrales at Email.

A partnership opportunity between AFCEA and NSTA

(National Science Teachers Association)

REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO JANUARY 15, 2013!!

An opportunity to support Middle School (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) STEM Programs (Grades 6-9)

Prizes up to $8,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds for students 

Revenues for AFCEA Chapters based on participation

Visit here for more information

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                      Upcoming Courses

The U.S. Intelligence Community: Who Does What, With What, For What?  (Unclassified) Nov 27-29, 2012 .  Register online here.

Department of Homeland Security: Who Does What, With What, For What?  Dec 5-7, 2012.  Register online here.

Courses at WEST in San Diego - Register online here.

             Chapter Courses

Host an AFCEA PDC course at your location and split the net with the PDC.  To inquire, contact PDC Director, Sheila McCoy at 703-631-6135 or Email. 

CEU Opportunities

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in support of CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+ certifications by attending many AFCEA PDC classes and AFCEA events. 

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