No state funds are used for any of the activities of the Institute. The professional workshops sponsored by the Institute are normally two or three days long and deal with a specific technical topic. Engineers from industry present topics and attend the workshops to gain additional expertise in specific technical areas. Sessions are held at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo campus, EE Dept. Faculty Development Laboratory.
Casual attire is suggested.
San Luis Obispo is on Highway 101 about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is also served by commuter airlines, Amtrak trains and Greyhound bus. Taxis and rental cars are available and there is a municipal bus service within the city. Your fee will be refunded if the program is canceled for any reason. Liability for course cancellation is specifically limited to the amount of pre-paid course fees and excludes any incidental or consequential damages.