SSL Education Programs
Solid-state lighting is a major part of the educational outreach programs at the Lighting Research Center.
In 2001, the LRC began offering the first independent, research-based workshop for lighting designers, architects, and engineers on how to build successful LED lighting products and applications.
Held twice a year at the LRC facilities in Troy, New York, the LED Lighting Institute is a three-day, hands-on workshop. The workshop teaches participants the basics of LED technology and builds their understanding of LED system integration issues involving the electrical, optical, and thermal characteristics of LEDs. Participants learn how to measure and evaluate LEDs and LED systems, and have the opportunity to compare LED technologies from a variety of manufacturers. The program culminates with the participants designing, building, and evaluating their own LED fixtures. LRC experts work side-by-side with LED Lighting Institute participants in a small-class setting designed to help them learn more about this quickly evolving lighting technology.
At the LED Lighting Institute, participants:
- Learn about the latest advances in LED technology
- Learn about strengths and weaknesses of LED products
- Learn to design lighting installations using LEDs
- Learn to select and specify LED lighting system components
- Observe hands-on demonstrations of a full range of LED technologies used in a variety of applications
- Experiment with LED lighting technology by building sample lighting fixtures
- Learn how to match application requirements with available technologies
- Learn about the latest LED research and testing
- Receive an LRC Continuing Education Certificate in LED Lighting
To date, more than 500 participants from around the globe have attended the LRC’s LED Lighting Institute, which is sponsored by ASSIST and other industry partners.
In addition to the LRC's in-house program, LRC staff periodically travel to other locations to hold an "On the Road" LED Lighting Institute. See the LED Lighting Institute website for future dates and locations.
Finally, companies interested in providing LED education to a group of employees may contact the LRC for information on how to bring a customized version of the LED Lighting Institute to their own locations. Please inquire with Dr. N. Narendran, narenn2@rpi.edu or (518) 687-7100.
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