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.
Connecting Researchers and Educators to National Computing and AI Resources
Meeting
September 18 Online
Advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and research networking resources are transforming research and education across disciplines, yet many researchers, educators, and students remain unaware of the national infrastructure available to support their work. This presentation introduces the Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support (ACCESS) program, the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot, and the National Research Platform (NRP), highlighting opportunities to obtain computing allocations, AI resources, research networking capabilities, training, and educational support. Participants will learn how to access nationally supported cyberinfrastructure resources, leverage advanced computational and data-intensive platforms, and take advantage of training and user support services designed to accelerate discovery and innovation. The session will provide practical guidance for educators seeking classroom resources and researchers looking to expand the scale, impact, and accessibility of their computational and data-driven projects through nationally coordinated infrastructure and services.
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IBM SkillsBuild: Decoding Responsible AI
Webinar
September 18
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Analyze AI Ethics Dilemmas: Identify and evaluate ethical challenges present in common AI tools and daily applications.
- Assess Fairness & Transparency: Examine algorithmic transparency, bias, and fairness in everyday technology tools.
- Evaluate AI-Generated Outputs: Critically judge the ethical implications and reliability of content created by AI systems.
- Make Informed & Responsible Decisions: Apply practical frameworks to choose and utilize AI tools that earn trust and respect human rights.
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2026 EARTh Center Virtual Fellows Institute
Workshop
September 18 Online
EARTh Center is excited to partner with Nahant Marsh Education Center for the next EARTh Center Virtual Fellows Institute in the fall of 2026! This virtual institute will take place over three different days, for two to three hours each session.
The theme of the institute is Emerging Trends in Conservation and Natural Resource Management. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: new ways that AI is being utilized in the field, GIS and drone applications, and exploring nature-based solutions. Attendance for each session is mandatory to receive the full stipend amount for participation in the institute. The full participation stipend will be awarded based on attendance, engagement during the sessions, and completion of the evaluations for the institute from the EARTh Center external evaluation team.
Each session will happen noon-3pm CST.
Session dates are:
September 18
October 16
November 13
Applications will close August 17, 2026. Participants will be contacted regarding selection by August 21.
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Girls In Aviation Day (Glyndon, MN)
Student Event
September 19 Glyndon, MN
Join Girls in Aviation Day 2026 at the Moorhead Municipal Airport! This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages, with hands-on activities designed especially for youth ages 5–18. Discover the exciting world of aviation through interactive experiments, creative crafts, and inspiring conversations with local aviation professionals. Enjoy food trucks on-site and explore a variety of aviation careers from companies making a difference in our area. Whether you're dreaming of flying planes, designing them, or fixing them—there’s something for everyone to explore!
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Girls In Aviation Day at Flying Cloud Airport
Student Event
September 19 Eden Prairie, MN
This is a free, limited-space event for the community to learn more about the aviation industry. The content of GIAD is geared toward girls ages 8 to 17, but everyone is welcome to attend! Bring your family, friends, troop, and group to learn more about STEM and aviation careers, including pilots, mechanics, and MORE!
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International Whey Conference
Conference
September 20 Chicago, IL
The Whey Ahead will feature a distinguished list of global experts sharing current research and trends, health and nutrition benefits, new product applications and critical processing techniques.
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Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology (CIB)
Conference
September 22 Chicago, IL
The Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology (CIB) conference spotlights best practices, lessons learned, and technology innovations for accelerating commercial production of bio-based products and building the circular bioeconomy. This is the premier conference focused on scale-up and commercialization of new products in the synthetic biology, fermentation, and industrial biotechnology spaces.
You’ll engage with industrial biotech leaders and practitioners as you explore the latest in the field — including developments that are driving a new wave of products. At CIB, you'll hear hard-won lessons from industry veterans — and draw inspiration for your own technology development efforts while learning and networking about new enabling technologies, products, market needs, and companies.
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2026 National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair
Student Event
September 22 Online
This virtual career fair connects students from institutions designated as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber-Defense (CAE-CD), Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), and Research (CAE-R), as well as Candidate program institutions, with cybersecurity employers.
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Evaluation Reports Everyone Can Use: Accessibility Practices for ATE Evaluators
Webinar
September 23
A well-written evaluation report still falls short if people can’t actually access it. For evaluators working with NSF ATE projects, accessibility means more than meeting federal standards under ADA Title II, which applies to public institutions and the digital content they produce. It means creating reports that everyone can access and understand in order to make sound evaluation decisions.
This webinar walks through what evaluators need to know to prepare accessible reports. Presenters will cover document structure, plain language and formatting practices, and other considerations for anyone communicating evaluation findings. You’ll leave with practical strategies you can put to use in your next report, whether you’re just starting to think about accessibility or want to sharpen practices you already have in place.
Accessibility isn’t an extra step. It’s part of what quality evaluation work looks like. Join to make sure your reports reach everyone they’re meant to reach.
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A Proven Pathway to NSF ATE Success
Webinar
September 23
Tap into expert guidance and insider ATE Program knowledge—without spending a dime! Join this information-filled webinar to explore the latest solicitation and learn how free mentoring through Mentor-Connect can help you develop a competitive, successful proposal.
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AMTEC Community of Practice: Turning Industry Trends into Classroom Opportunities
Webinar
September 24
Join the AMTEC Institute for Industry 4.0 Innovation (NSF ATE DUE 2350012) Community of Practice session on September 24th at 3pm (CT)! As automation and AI continue to transform manufacturing, workforce readiness has never been more important. Christelle Keefer, A3's Director of Training and Certification, will lead the session and explore today's workforce challenges, the growing skills gap, and practical strategies for preparing students for high-demand careers. Learn how A3's vendor-neutral training, certifications, and educational resources can help educators integrate Industry 4.0 concepts into the classroom and strengthen the connection between education and industry.
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MATE ROV Academy Teacher Workshop - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Workshop
September 25 Sheboygan, WI
This free teacher workshop covers the scientific and technical concepts behind underwater robotics and ROV building. Dive into the scientific and technical concepts behind underwater robotics and learn how to apply them to building a SeaMATE ROV kit, practice navigation skills in the pool, and develop strategies to prepare a student team for the MATE ROV Competition. Participants receive a SeaMATE ROV kit, power supply, MATE ROV Academy toolkit, and Underwater Robotics textbook along with travel support.
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Lead Through the Noise
Summit
September 28 Washington, DC
Today’s community college leader faces constant change and disruption. Lead Through the Noise is a special edition of AACC’s Future Leaders and Presidents Institutes programming which will focus on the skills needed to better navigate challenges while setting yourself up to model the resilience, agility, and emotional intelligence needed in today’s world. Sessions will be rooted in the AACC Competencies for Community College Leaders in addition to special topics such as navigating disruptions, sensemaking in a complex environment, and treading in politicized waters.
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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 32-page guide from the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE) shares best practices for building partnerships between schools and the advanced manufacturing industry. In this resource, FLATE outlines strategies for informing parents and students about advanced manufacturing careers, focusing on Florida but with information relevant to other states. Readers will explore partnership tools such as scholarships, internships, industry advisory boards, adjunct faculty instructors who currently work in industry, and facility tours. This document offers tips for sharing the environmentally friendly, creative, and socially responsible aspects of manufacturing careers. Guidance is also provided for outreach to female students, parents, younger students across K-12 grade levels, and the school’s community.
Chapters include School & Industry Partnership Tools, Targeting Advanced Manufacturing’s Softer Side, Targeting Girls & Young Women, Targeting the Future Workforce...
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This 7-page resource, published by the American Samoa Technician Education Readiness Pathway Project (ASTERP), is a lesson plan for a 6-week robotic arm building activity. Students "will create their own hydraulically powered robot arms for this assignment to transport marshmallows." The lesson plan includes instructions, a lesson timeline, materials and facilities needed, resources for building the robot arm, and learning objectives/lesson outcomes. Throughout the activity, students will:
- Learn the about the Engineering Design Process
- Participate in a team-based learning experience
- Learn about hydraulics and hydraulic systems
- Have fun experiencing engineering
Additional lesson plans from ASTERP are available separately.
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Program Description:
The Commercial Building Energy Analysis and Audits program at City College of San Francisco prepares students to conduct energy audits, evaluate building systems for efficiency, analyze energy data, and apply financial and business strategies in audit reporting. The program is divided into 15 modular courses designed for a community college level student. These courses are adaptable and can be selected, reorganized, or offered in a shorter format to suit individuals with experience in construction, architecture, HVAC, building operations, or mechanical engineering.
Course Description:
This course, from the BEST Center and City College of San Francisco, teaches the fundamentals and concepts of HVAC with an emphasis on types of equipment and conveyance. Topics covered in this course include conversion of units; concept of work power, and energy; psychrometric processes and calculations; thermodynamic laws and heat transfer principles; sensible and latent heat...
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This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, covers the concept of wave properties. During this lab, students will learn how light waves interact with matter. The activity is "analogous to light traveling through optical media having different indices of refraction (densities)." Teacher Preparation Guides, Student Guides, and Next Generation Science Standards applicable to the lesson are included.
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These 21-page guidelines "provide methods, strategies, and templates for community college programs to easily implement and host speed networking events to support student recruitment and retention in their technical education programs." The guidelines were developed from biotechnology speed networking events held at City College of San Francisco, Austin Community College, and Johnston Community College, and provide a step-by-step guide for each phase of the speed networking process. Included are the following sections:
- Organization & Coordination
- Timeline
- Speed Networking Event Planning
- Benefits & Outcomes
- Variations on Implementation
- Recruitment
- Skill Building and Retention
- Maintaining Alumni Network and Community
- In-person Events
- Management
- Who could do the work?
- Creating and Sharing Materials
- Speed Networking Event Tips & FAQs
- Tips for Getting Started
- Tips for Sustainable Implementation (Building Speed Networking into your Program)
- ...
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| Active ATE Centers | 14 |
| Active ATE Projects | 257 |
| ATE Resources | 7,149 |
| New Projects/Centers | 92 |
| New Resources | 123 |
ATE Resources by Subject Area
ATE Events by Subject Area
Upcoming Webinars: Evalu-ATE and Mentor-Connect
On September 23, both Evalu-ATE and Mentor-Connect are hosting webinars regarding evaluation and funding opportunities. From 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. CST, Evalu-ATE is hosting “Evaluation Reports Everyone Can Use: Accessibility Practices for ATE Evaluators.” This webinar will explore what evaluators need to know to prepare accessible reports. Information on document structure, plain language, formatting, and other communication strategies will be provided. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to implement while writing their next report!
After this webinar, join Mentor-Connect and NSF to explore funding opportunities! This webinar will take place at 2 pm CST and inform attendees on how free mentoring through Mentor-Connect can help you to develop both a competitive and successful proposal.
To learn more about these webinars or to register, visit the Evalu-ATE webinar page and the Mentor-Connect registration page.
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Upcoming Event: ATE PI Conference
The annual ATE Principal Investigators (PI) conference is taking place this year from October 21-23 in Washington, D.C. This conference is hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), with more than 800 NSF ATE grantees and partners in attendance. Registration is primarily limited to the principal investigator, co-principal investigators, and team members of ATE-funded grants. Additional attendees may register through association with an ATE grant team. This year's theme is “ATE in Action,” reflecting the work of the projects and centers that make the ATE community strong.
The ATE conference is an opportunity for the national ATE community to convene, advancing STEM technician education through the leadership of community and technical colleges working in partnership with business and industry, secondary and postsecondary education, and other key stakeholders. The deadline to register for the conference is September 24th.
To learn more about the conference or to register, visit the ATE in Action website.
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New Issue: Community College Journal
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has released the August/September edition of the Community College Journal! This journal offers contemporary information, insights, strategies, and connections for those in academia, industry, government, and workforce development.
This edition, entitled “Beyond the Classroom,” includes information on student housing solutions, community colleges refining their library experiences for students, and the role community colleges play in civic engagement. The August/September publication is available online, and archived issues can be viewed in the AACC library.
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