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.
2025 Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education Conference
Conference
July 14 Denver, CO
AHEAD is excited to announce its 48th annual conference, Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education, as an in-person professional development and networking event. Presenters and participants from diverse fields, including education, technology, law, scholarship, and government, will gather in Denver in July. Registration will open in mid-March.
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Biotechnology Instructor Academy: Insights into Industry
Workshop
July 14 Houston, TX
Interested in knowing more about industry, so that you can be better prepared in the classroom? Attend the Biotechnology Instructor Academy, where you can gain practical experience, industry insights, and technical proficiency, enabling you to deliver high-quality biotechnology education that prepares students for success in this growing field, including preparing students for the Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam, BACE using Skill Builders.
Participants will choose between two specialized tracks:
- Track 1: Introduction to Biomanufacturing – Covering foundational biotech processes, quality control, and regulatory standards essential for large-scale production aligned with Biotechnology.
- Track 2: Advanced Techniques – Exploring aseptic techniques, advanced manufacturing, cell culture methods, and advanced laboratory instrumentation to enhance classroom instruction aligned with Biotechnology 2, Sci Res &Des or Research, Internship.
All participants will:
- Develop a Biotechnology Career Pathway
- Explore resources aligned to 3rd party certifications
- Gain exposure to laboratory automation
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Esri User Conference
Conference
July 14 San Diego, CA
The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) is the premier place for GIS professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect through the shared perspective of geography. Explore training for all levels, discover new insights and innovative technology, and connect with peers and experts.
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Intermediate Summer CyberCamp
Student Event
July 14 Pleasant Hill, CA
The Bay Area Cyber League in conjunction with the Bay Area Community College Consortium are hosting this week-long, in-person Intermediate Summer CyberCamp for high-school and community college students.
Ideal campers will have basic computer skills, but little to no cybersecurity experience is necessary. It is recommended that the camper participate in the Introductory Camp as the concepts do build on each other from week to week.
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Intermediate Summer CyberCamp
Student Event
July 14 Petaluma, CA
The Bay Area Cyber League in conjunction with the Bay Area Community College Consortium are hosting this week-long, in-person Intermediate Summer CyberCamp for high-school and community college students.
Ideal campers will have basic computer skills, but little to no cybersecurity experience is necessary. It is recommended that the camper participate in the Introductory Camp as the concepts do build on each other from week to week.
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AWS AI Pathways Info Session
Webinar
July 15 Online
Join on July 15 at 12:00 PM EST for a special National AI Consortium call to learn about our newest skilling pathway in collaboration with AWS, launching this summer. This online pathway will equip both faculty and students with hands-on experience in Generative AI, offering content for all skill levels—from prompt engineering basics to building enterprise-level applications. Get a preview of what’s available for the 2025–2026 academic year, explore real-world use cases, and receive launch and access details.
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2025 STEM Educator Energy Institute at Central Carolina College
Workshop
July 15 Pittsboro, NC
The goal of the STEM Educator Institutes is to provide STEM Educators with renewable energy lessons, classroom equipment, and a unique hands-on learning experience to take back to their students. The events are funded by the CREATE Energy NSF ATE National Center. Any STEM educator of middle school through college is invited to apply.
The Central Carolina Energy Institute Includes:
- Hotel accommodations for two nights (Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Lunch provided each day
- $575 stipend paid to each participant upon completion of the institute (for travel and meal expenses)
- Equipment awards valued at up to $1200 available to each participant funded by the CREATE Energy NSF ATE National Center
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Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Educators
Workshop
July 17 Lawrenceville, NJ
This workshop empowers university, community college, and high school faculty, staff, counselors, and academic advisors with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices and curriculum development. Participants will explore practical applications of AI, including lesson planning, designing engaging and interactive content, creating dynamic assessments, and customizing individualized student learning experiences. Additionally, the workshop will highlight how to enable students to use AI in ethical and productive ways across various disciplines.
Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world examples, faculty will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s transformative role in education. They will also explore new forms of student engagement, ensuring responsible AI use in both teaching and learning environments. This workshop prepares educators to harness AI to enhance classroom instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and equip students with the skills needed to navigate an AI-driven future.
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NCyTE Monthly Meeting
Meeting
July 18 Online
AI Impact on the NICE Work Roles & Cybersecurity Workforce with Dr. Vincent Nestler, Associate Professor, California State University, San Bernardino.
Please register to attend.
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Battery Electric Vehicle Summer Institute
Conference
July 21 Dayton, OH
Faculty will apply to participate through an online registration page on the project website. To participate, faculty members must provide a letter of support from their home institutions certifying support of their participation and must:
- Teach at an ASE Education Accredited postsecondary institution
- Hold an ASE certification in an area affected by electric vehicle technology
- Have at least two years of experience teaching automotive technology
- Agree to integrate new concepts related to electric vehicles into their curricula as a result of attending the professional development activities
- Agree to report student demographics and outcomes data regarding the effects of secondary school outreach activities and the use of new materials for project reports
- Agree to participate in assessments of the project and focus groups conducted by the external evaluator to inform continuous improvements
- Attend Monday evening dinner and all three days of institute
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HI-TEC 2025
Conference
July 21 Minneapolis, MN
Supported by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program, HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with preparing America’s skilled technical workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy.
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Micro Nanotechnology Health and Safety Workshop 2025
Workshop
July 21 Pasadena, CA
This summer MNT-EC is again offering a two-day workshop in partnership with the University of Minnesota – Environmental Health Sciences Division. 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time. Topics currently planned for each day:
- Occupational Hygiene Principles Applied to MNT
- Measurement of Airborne and Colloidal MNT Particles
- Preventing Exposures to MNT Particles
- Practical Applications of MNT Health and Safety Principles
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Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Educators
Workshop
July 21 Tucson, AZ
This workshop empowers university, community college, and high school faculty, staff, counselors, and academic advisors with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices and curriculum development. Participants will explore practical applications of AI, including lesson planning, designing engaging and interactive content, creating dynamic assessments, and customizing individualized student learning experiences. Additionally, the workshop will highlight how to enable students to use AI in ethical and productive ways across various disciplines.
Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world examples, faculty will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s transformative role in education. They will also explore new forms of student engagement, ensuring responsible AI use in both teaching and learning environments. This workshop prepares educators to harness AI to enhance classroom instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and equip students with the skills needed to navigate an AI-driven future.
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ATE Projects and Centers
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies topics include:
- Additive manufacturing
- Automotive manufacturing
- General manufacturing
Agricultural and Environmental Technologies topics include:
- Agriculture and aquaculture
- Environmental technologies
- Natural resources
- Nuclear power
- Solar energy
- Wind power
Bio and Chemical Technologies topics include:
- Biotechnology
- Chemical and process technologies
Engineering Technologies topics include:
- Electronics and controls
- General engineering
- Marine technologies
- Materials technologies
- Optics
- Space technologies
General Advanced Technological Education topics include:
- Evaluation
- Learning research
- Recruitment
- Teacher preparation
Information and Security Technologies topics include:
- Geospatial technologies
- Information and communications technologies
- Logistics
- Security, information assurance, and forensics
Micro and Nanotechnologies topics include:
- MEMS
- Microsystems
- Semiconductors
This video from the Internet Scout Research Group is part of a series that highlights student success stories related to advanced technological education (ATE) programs. In this video, Zachary Gorman discusses his experiences with the LASER-TEC program at Indian River State College. Throught the video, Zachary narrates his career path from being in the military to deciding to back to school and discusses how the LASER-TEC program prepared him for his job in photonics. Funding for the program from the National Science Foundation (NSF) is also explored.
The video runs 5:28 minutes in length.
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In this lab, from National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, students will study nanoparticles, specifically dilutions of gold and silver. Students will study brine shrimp and explore "...the effects of exposing living organisms to different nanoparticles at various concentrations." There is a twenty-one page teacher's preparatory guide, containing: lists of equipment and materials needed, activity procedure, and student guide with answer key. The student guide is also available as a separate PDF document.
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This resource, published by Portland Community College, is the first issue of the third volume of J ATE. J ATE is a peer-reviewed technical journal focused on community college faculty and staff who work with technician education. This journal is cross-disciplinary and encompasses all technologies under the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program. Some of these technologies include: Micro Nano, Biotechnology, Autonomous Technology, Cyber Security, Advanced Manufacturing, Earth Sciences, Agriculture Technology, Energy, and Welding. Some topics that cross cut across all disciplines of technician education are also covered. Those topics include: Evaluation, Mentoring, Undergraduate Research, and Applied Technician Research.
The issue spans 167 pages and focuses on community college faculty work and research. Included are 17 full articles and a guest letter from Kalyn Owens, ATE program director. Listed below is each article and corresponding DOI...
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These free, online biotechnology and biomedicine course materials from Futurelab+ make up a 40-week course that explores "the next generation of innovative and equitable medicine being made possible by biotechnology breakthroughs, from data-based diagnosis to wearable medical devices." The course consists of four units, each featuring an introductory video, various lessons with lab elements, one core lab, and one final project. Each lesson and lab has a downloadable instructor's guide with student worksheets. Along with lesson content, the instructor's guides include pedagogical framing, national learning standards met by the lesson, and more. Editable versions of the student materials are available in both English and Spanish. Additionally, each unit includes a pacing guide, lesson flowchart, and lab materials. The units are as follows:
- Crowdsourcing Innovations in Biotech
- Taking Action in Your Community: Health Equity
- Nucleic Acids and Proteins: Disease Treatment Innovations
- ...
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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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Active ATE Centers | 19 |
Active ATE Projects | 279 |
ATE Resources | 6,908 |
New Projects/Centers | 64 |
New Resources | 221 |
ATE Resources by Subject Area
ATE Events by Subject Area
New Issue: Community College Journal
The June/July issue of the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Community College Journal is now available online and in print through subscription. A featured publication by AACC, this journal provides contemporary information, insights, strategies, and connections for those in academia, industry, government, and workforce development.
The latest issue highlights:
- The impact of leadership within the community college setting and how to foster its development
- Data availability and how states can strengthen information systems
- Strategies to achieve a sustainable work-life balance as a leader
- The importance of succession planning and pathways within community colleges
- Artificial intelligence as a tool for reflection and supporting leadership
- An exemplar on connecting students through an innovative, digital campus portal
AACC's June/July publication of the Community College Journal can be accessed online here, and archived issues can be viewed in AACC’s library.
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Upcoming Event: Microsoft AI-900 Train-the-Trainer Bootcamp
In a collaborative effort, Microsoft and the National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) will be offering a free two-day "AI-900 Train-the-Trainer" bootcamp on July 11 and July 18, 2025. This event will assist community college educators in teaching Microsoft Azure AI Fundamental to students. The bootcamp will provide attendees with live interactive instruction lead by a certified trainer, tools to assist in preparation for the AI-900 certification, and access to coursework, learning resources, materials for hands-on experiences, and peer support.
Applications are due July 7, 2025. Training will occur July 11 and July 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT. Faculty and educators from U.S.-accredited community colleges are encouraged to apply here.
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NAAIC's 2025-2026 Mentorship Program: Now Accepting Applications
The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 mentorship program. Selected community colleges will receive guidance in creating, implementing, and maintaining an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused associate degree, with support from faculty, NAAIC, industry, and business partnerships. Additional features of the mentorship program include travel funds to attend NAAIC's yearly AI Summit, access to resource repositories and professional development opportunities, and support for curriculum genesis and execution.
The deadline for submission is August 1, 2025.
Learn more about eligibility and apply here on NAAIC's website.
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Upcoming Event: HI-TEC 2025
Online registration for this year’s HI-TEC (High Impact Technology Exchange Conference) is currently open through July 10, 2025.
HI-TEC 2025 will be held July 21-24 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Supported by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program, this annual conference focuses on preparing the nation’s current and future workforce of skilled technicians. HI-TEC will bring together educators, industry leaders, trade organizations, and professionals to collaboratively address the evolving demands of technological landscapes and advanced technological education. The conference will explore a wide range of concepts across sectors, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
HI-TEC will feature two days of pre-conference workshops and specialized interest groups on July 21 and 22, followed by over 100 breakout sessions on emerging areas, workforce development trends, strategies for engaging learners, addressing current challenges in education, and partnerships between academia and industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, interact with...
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