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This paper by Rodney L. Custer, Brigitte G. Valesey, and Barry N. Burke, covers problem solving in technological education and presents and assessment model to evaluate technological design activities. The research problem, objectives, methodology, findings, and recommendations are discussed.

This article, published by Nanowerk, provides an example of the way in which the use of nanotechnology in combination with other branches of science and technology leads to technological innovations.  The paper cites a specific instance where "the convergence of nanotechnology, microtechnology,...

This one page PDF, from the GeoTech Center, provides essential resources for starting a new geospatial academic program.

This slide deck was presented on October 26, 2017 as part of a National Academy of Sciences workshop on the role of digital tutors. This workshop, titled The Role of Digital Tutors, "describe[s] the evidence on the efficacy of Digital Tutors, exploring our current knowledge about the capabilities...

Module Description: The production of genetically modified organisms as an environmental issue is examined in this module. "Potential environmental impacts of genetically modified crops are emphasized, although human health concerns are also addressed. Our current state of knowledge and the...

Module Description: The Fire Ecology and Management Series is provided by the Northwest Center for Sustainable Resources and includes six modules. This series “is designed to address both the general role of fire in ecosystems as well as specific wildfire management issues in forest ecosystems.” The...

This paper, from Michael Jones of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, covers privacy and security issues at a small university. The paper identifies security and privacy strategies already in place, explores how these are dealt with in different departments procedures,...

This report, from Wayne W. Welch of the University of Minnesota, studies the impact and sustainability of the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education program. Specifically, the paper focuses on a model developed in relation to sustainability success. The model is composed of...

This video by Bio-Link provides information on the Bay Area Biotechnology Education Consortium (BABEC). Teachers, students, and industry professionals discuss the opportunities BABEC provides for Bay Area schools, educators, and students. BABEC "is dedicated to supporting access to biotech education...

This presentation, provided by the National Convergence Technology Center (CTC), discusses APIs, REST, SOAP and GRAPHQL and how they relate to one another. Viewers will learn about APIs and what different techniques are used to communicate between services. This presentation is intended to help...