Jeff Morse and Makenzi O’Rourke, NMC Electrical faculty, recently attended LightFair 2025, a conference and trade show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The conference also included open show rooms at the Las Vegas Design Center. They took Swoop and an NMC flag along with them: 

What was the name of the conference/PD opportunity you attended?

LightFair 2025

When and where did the event take place?

Las Vegas – May 4-8, 2025

Please share details from a memorable keynote speaker, conference session, or something else notable from the event:

We attended several educational sessions on lighting, energy codes, and light pollution.

How likely are you to recommend this opportunity to a colleague? 

Likely

Do you have any big takeaways that you’ll be applying to your pedagogy in the near future?

The whole science of light. Also, will be pursuing some professional certifications.

Is there anything else you’d like CIE or your colleagues at NMC to know about this experience? 

No