It's going to take its place alongside traditional tools such as beakers and rulers. This is the revolution that the new millennium is bringing us. Image processing technology can be the bridge to the next millennium. More and more, school districts realize that when they incorporate image processing into the curriculum, they avoid training their students in outdated skills. Instead, students appreciate working with cutting-edge technology and those who master the techniques of image processing are well positioned to start their careers.
Image processing is a tool used in many fields with many opportunities.
That's a real plus in today's tough job market. If you'd like to learn more about how image processing technology could benefit your students, the National Imaging Technology Conference is a good place to start. The conference brings together nationally-renowned imaging specialists, educators, and students to explore creative classroom strategies and the latest developments in workplace technology. The conference sponsor, the Center for Image Processing in Education, also sponsors workshops throughout the year. Through field trips and presentations by industry professionals, conference participants learn about some of the careers and areas of research related to the use of image processing such as bio-imaging, virtual reality, semiconductor manufacture, television and video production, aircraft maintenance, astronomy, and others.