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ATE is Advanced Technological Education. With an emphasis on two-year colleges, the National Science Foundation's ATE program focuses on the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.
Aerospace Alley Future Workforce Opportunities Fair and Tradeshow
Student Event
October 31 Hartford, CT
Aerospace Component Manufacturers (ACM) Aerospace Alley Future Workforce Opportunities Fair and Tradeshow held at the Connecticut Convention Center. AMT Coordinators will table at the event to educate local high schools and middle school students about the many career opportunities in aerospace manufacturing. CT State Community College campuses Asnuntuck and Manchester will be exhibitors. This event allows CT State students, instructors, and staff to network with area companies for internships, job placement, and potential tours/guest speakers for our Career Awareness in Manufacturing class. It is a great networking event for all who attend.
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AVS 70th International Symposium & Exhibition
Conference
November 3 Tampa, FL
The AVS International Symposium and Exhibition addresses cutting edge issues associated with materials, processing and interfaces in both the research and manufacturing communities.
The weeklong Symposium fosters a multidisciplinary environment that cuts across traditional boundaries between disciplines, featuring papers from AVS Technical Division, Groups, Focus Topics on emerging technologies and more.
An extensive Exhibition of related equipment, tools, materials, supplies, chemicals, services, consulting, technical literature, and new technologies are showcased during the week.
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2024 IEDB Virtual User Workshop
Workshop
November 5 Online
The Immune Epitope Database (IEDB) is an important tool for developing immunotherapies and vaccines. The IEDB is also useful for educators who wish to incorporate undergraduate research in their classrooms. Dr. Sheela Vemu (Waubonsee Community College) has been using the IEDB with her students and as a team leader four of the Antibody Engineering Hackathons. She and her students were able to publish two peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of Advanced Technological Education (J ATE) and one protocol in QUBES. You can learn more about the IEDB in this virtual workshop.
Topics include:
- Overview of the IEDB curation process, database structure, and content. The different database query features will be demonstrated and a research example will be provided.
- Overview of the epitope prediction and analysis tools for both the Next-Generation tools and classic Analysis Resource.
- Specialized topics will be covered including specific tools, the IEDB application programming interface (API), and other areas of research, such as HIV and cancer.
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Experience Northland
Student Event
November 7 Thief River Falls, MN
Join Experience Northland on November 7, 2024. Brought to you by Northland and the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), Experience Northland is open to all students (grades 7-12) and teachers. It offers a large variety of 50-minute hands-on learning activities directly related to Northland programs. Schools/students can choose to attend one session or make it a day-trip and attend sessions throughout the day. All sessions are 100% cost-free. Register soon.
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2024 Accessing Higher Ground
Conference
November 11 Denver, CO
Accessing Higher Ground is the annual conference of ATHEN, Access Technology Higher Education Network, one of AHEAD’ Associated Partners. The focus of this weeklong conference is accessible media, universal design and assistive technology in the university, business and public settings. Numerous educational sessions are offered on legal and policy issues, including ADA And 508 compliance, and the creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources. The conference brings together over 500 web designers, assistive technologists, ADA coordinators, disability resource staff, faculty members, course designers, media specialists and programmers, and IT and communication managers. The conference is held in Denver, Colorado in November of each year.
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Underwater Intervention Conference
Conference
November 12 New Orleans, LA
Underwater Intervention in collaboration with the Association of Diving Contractors International, and the ROV Committee of the Marine Technology Society, is returning alongside The International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans this year. Join November 12-14 at the Morial Convention Center for: An Innovative Exhibit Hall; Underwater Intervention Conference; and Sub Hub, Special Events, & Happy Hour.
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Pipe and Tube Conference
Conference
November 13 Omaha, NE
For Fabricators and Manufacturers Association members and the public, this conference includes valuable breakout sessions on key topics like robotics, automation, the latest inspection technology, and how to retain the talent you’ve worked hard to recruit.
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AI in Natural Sciences & Healthcare: A Hands-on Demonstration
Webinar
November 13 Online
Discover AI-driven innovations in natural sciences and healthcare. This session provides demos tailored for educational use.
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2024 ASMCUE Conference
Conference
November 15 Pittsburgh, PA
The ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE) is driven by, for and with the community. 2024 ASMCUE will be co-located with Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) in Pittsburgh, Pa. The 3-day ASMCUE conference is expected to bring together educators from all over the world for an immersive experience. Attendees will gather to share classroom strategies, hear biology education research updates and meet new colleagues who teach the same classes.
Why do people attend ASMCUE?
- Learn teaching skills that will help you build evidence-based and inclusive STEM classrooms.
- Share recent findings in biology education research.
- Incubate ideas with educators at all levels gathered from around the world.
- Build new relationships with educators and educational partners.
- Gain inspiration and insights from biology education leaders.
- Find collaborators for a new scholarly project.
- Leave feeling re-energized for your love of teaching!
Proposals are due June 26 and Travel Award applications are due Aug. 12.
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"Girls Can, Too!" Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Lab
Student Event
November 16 Georgetown, KY
Join "Girls Can, Too!" Fall 2024 events for the Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Lab! This event will take place on November 16, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm at BCTC Advanced Manufacturing Center in Georgetown, KY. All events are free to attend, you only need to supply transportation. All communication about the events will occur through email. You will be sent information with directions, parking, and safety information the week of the event if you have registered.
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Rockwell Automation Fair
Conference
November 18 Anaheim, CA
Discover the future of industrial operations with over 10,000 problem-solvers, makers and leaders. As you strive to achieve more, to simplify complex production challenges and to be more resilient, agile and sustainable, Automation Fair will empower you to make your mark. C-suite executives to operations management to engineers across a range of industries, this four-day event provides unparalleled opportunities for learning, inspiration and connections for all who attend.
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4th Annual 2024 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit
Conference
November 20 National Harbor, MD
This will be the Fourth Annual AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference! The conference will focus on promoting Industrial Biotechnology throughout this multi-day conference and exhibition. To kick off the event there will be a reception on Wednesday evening, November 20, 2024 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., included in the registration ticket of the conference.
The conference will include featured speakers during Breakout sessions, Plenary Programs, Workshops and Poster Presentations on the following subjects:
- Global biobased economy
- Recycling, Composting, Biodegradation
- Biobased product manufacturing and certification
- Programs in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by Leadership from Federal Agencies will United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation, (DOD), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and other sister agencies and other key federal agency programs
- Industrial biotechnology projects influencing international innovation
- And other key federal agency programs
- Hear about financing strategies, creative ways to finance your projects and companies with equity, debt and insurance
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) in connection with industrial biotechnology projects
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ACTE CareerTech VISION
Conference
December 4 San Antonio, TX
ACTE's CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals. Happening Dec. 4-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, VISION offers comprehensive programming covering high-quality CTE in secondary and postsecondary environments and emerging trends in the field to help career and technical educators thrive in their careers. VISION provides attendees with a rich array of networking opportunities, an Expo, hundreds of concurrent program sessions, and numerous networking opportunities.
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ATE Projects and Centers
Mfg
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies topics include:
- Additive manufacturing
- Automotive manufacturing
- General manufacturing
Ag/Env
Agricultural and Environmental Technologies topics include:
- Agriculture and aquaculture
- Environmental technologies
- Natural resources
- Nuclear power
- Solar energy
- Wind power
Bio/Chem
Bio and Chemical Technologies topics include:
- Biotechnology
- Chemical and process technologies
Eng
Engineering Technologies topics include:
- Electronics and controls
- General engineering
- Marine technologies
- Materials technologies
- Optics
- Space technologies
Gen
General Advanced Technological Education topics include:
- Evaluation
- Learning research
- Recruitment
- Teacher preparation
Info
Information and Security Technologies topics include:
- Geospatial technologies
- Information and communications technologies
- Logistics
- Security, information assurance, and forensics
Nano
Micro and Nanotechnologies topics include:
- MEMS
- Microsystems
- Semiconductors
Ia this activity, provided by Digital World Biology, students use free, online biotechnology resources to investigate how well different commercial antibodies might work against SARS-CoV-2 variants. Students will first use NextStrain.org to locate and detect the spike proteins of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. Next, they will "use iCn3D and BLAST to align the sequence of the variant spike protein to a sequence of a spike protein that is bound to a commercial antibody." After identifying mutations in the antibody binding site, students will then compare "chemical bonds that would be formed between the original amino acid and the antibody with the predicted bonds that could be formed by the variant amino acid and predict whether their antibody will be effective against their variant."
Included is a 3-page instructor guide detailing each step of the activity, a 2-page student instructional sheet, activity materials, such as data spreadsheets, and an informational video on using...
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This 15-page report, provided by the Cybersecurity Education for Advanced Manufacturing Organizations (CAMO) project, summarizes the build process for CAMO training scenarios, the results of implementing scenarios, and the lessons learned throughout. The training scenarios were developed by CAMO to address poor cybersecurity defenses in manufacturing organizations and the lack of security awareness among engineering technicians. The scenarios were designed to make cybersecurity instruction as accessible as possible, and can be used in both face-to-face and remote learning environments. The report provides an overview of the scenarios, discussing the content of each, their development, how to use them, and their impact on students. The scenarios have been used in high schools, two-year colleges, and four-year colleges. The report includes statistics on the efficacy of the each scenario. Also discussed in detail is the virtual industrial control system (ICS) designed for the project,...
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The ATE Impacts book, published every two years by Internet Scout Research Group, showcases all of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) centers and selected nominated projects. The NSF ATE program focuses on the education of highly-qualified science and engineering technicians for advanced technology fields. Through the program's grant process, the NSF promotes the improvement of STEM education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and secondary school levels, and in the workforce.
This 2024-2025 Impacts book provides data on the NSF ATE program, a foreword by NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, an introduction, and summaries of the activities and accomplishments of 24 ATE centers and 36 projects. Website addresses are included for all of the centers and projects. A map is also included that provides geographic location information that is intended to help connect educators, employers, and students with the ATE...
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This resource, published by Georgia Tech Research Institute, features an ecology and data visualization activity designed for seventh graders. In this activity, students color-code and quantify data from images of coral to evaluate the health of coral impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The module covers basic ecology "concepts of ecosystems, abiotic and biotic factor, and benthic environments." Additionally, students learn to "define and quantify data as well as differentiate between temporal and spatial data." The activity meets the following learning requirement:
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Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to examine the interdependence of organisms with one another and their environments.
The activity is divided into seven sections that last six class periods. The prep guide includes materials needed, planning, key questions and concepts, and grading opportunities for each section of the activity. The resource includes the following:
- An 28-page curriculum...
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This 17-page article, provided by Indian River State College, presents the results of a quantum industry survey on the skills and competencies necessary in a quantum technician workforce, followed by recommendations for quantum technician curricula based on the survey results. The article provides an overview of the quantum industry in the United States and an analysis of current quantum education programs, highlighting the insufficient technical training in quantum technologies to meet the projected need for a quantum technician workforce. Additionally, the article discusses the EdQuantum project, which aims to create a curriculum in quantum technologies for technicians.
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| Active ATE Centers | 21 |
| Active ATE Projects | 320 |
| ATE Resources | 6,712 |
| New Projects/Centers | 60 |
| New Resources | 157 |
ATE Resources by Subject Area
ATE Events by Subject Area
Madison College Receives $4.6 Million from NSF's ATE
Madison College's Electronic & Electrical Engineering Technology programs received a significant boost with a $4.6 million federal grant from the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technology Education (NSF ATE) initiative. This funding, part of the Educational Alliance for Semiconductor Experiential Learning (EASEL), will establish a state-of-the-art training center focused on advanced electronic manufacturing technologies, including semiconductor fabrication and quantum photonics.
The initiative will provide students with apprenticeship and scholarship opportunities, with a special focus on underrepresented populations. Faculty will also receive professional development in integrated circuit manufacturing. A key feature of the program is a summer internship in New York, where students will gain hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing. Additionally, 120 scholarships will be awarded at Madison College, further enhancing opportunities in the high-tech sector.
Led by faculty members Dr. Alberto Rodriguez and Grant Emmel, the initiative aims to expand workforce offerings and catalyze regional economic development. The effort aligns with the U.S. government's...
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Mentorship Opportunity: National Applied AI Consortium
The National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC) is dedicated to advancing the education and training of the next generation of AI professionals across community colleges nationwide. Through the support of industry partners like Intel, AWS, Microsoft, Dell, and others, NAAIC offers a comprehensive mentoring program designed to empower both students and faculty in the field of AI.
Personalized Mentorship for Community College Students The mentorship program connects students with industry leaders and AI experts who provide guidance, real-world insights, and career support. Whether students are pursuing certificates, Associate, or Bachelor's degrees in applied AI, they receive one-on-one mentorship tailored to their academic and professional goals.
Mentorship and Professional Development for Faculty NAAIC is currently accepting applications from community colleges for mentorship in AI program development and implementation. Faculty members can receive personalized mentorship and professional development training in collaboration with industry partners like Microsoft, Intel, and AWS. NAAIC prepares educators to teach AI within two-year colleges by offering ethical AI...
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Upcoming Event: WiM Summit 2024
Join Women in Manufacturing (WiM) from October 6-9, 2024, for the WiM Summit 2024, the only event dedicated to supporting, promoting, and inspiring women at all levels in the manufacturing industry.
This four-day conference will provide valuable insights, takeaways, and networking opportunities from women across the country. The WiM Summit aims to give participants insightful breakout sessions led by seasoned industry experts and motivational keynotes delivered by trailblazing leaders in manufacturing. Expect to learn about industry trends, participant in plant tours, and expand your network with outings.
Standard registration ends on September 30, 2024. Onsite registration begins on October 1, 2024. Register on WiM website registration page and learn more about the conference.
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New Videos: ATE Student Success Stories
ATE Central is excited to announce the release of the third series of ATE Student Success Stories. These inspiring videos showcase the challenges and achievements of students from diverse backgrounds who have transformed their lives through technician training programs supported by ATE centers and projects.
Featured Stories:
- Elias's Story: (Miami, FL): Initially considering medicine, Elias shifted gears after discovering the cybersecurity program at Miami Dade College. With six certifications under his belt, he's now thriving in a new role at Amazon.
- Sam's Story: (Riverton, WY): Sam found his calling in geospatial information systems and technologies (GIST) at Central Wyoming College. His passion for the outdoors has led him to help bridge climate data gaps.
- Zachary's Story: (Fort Pierce, FL): After serving in the military, Zachary’s curiosity for engineering brought him to Indian River State College's LASER-TEC program, where he’s now confident in his ability to thrive in the photonics and laser industry.
Watch their journeys on ATE Central and see how ATE programs are empowering students to change their careers.
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