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.

58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-58)

Conference

January 7 Waikoloa, HI

HICSS – The Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences – has been known worldwide as one of the longest standing scientific communities in the information systems and technology fields. Since 1968, it has become a respected destination that attracts high-caliber scholars and professionals in academia, industry and government agencies around the world to discuss their cutting-edge research. With a highly interactive working environment, HICSS offers a unique platform for participants to share and exchange perspectives and ideas.


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Grygla Aerial Drone Competition

Student Event

January 8 Grygla, MN

The Grygla Iron Chargers are excited to host a competition for the 2024-2025 season. Please see the details below.

  • Doors open at 8:00 am CST
  • Safety glasses are required
  • They will accept paper copies of log books at team check-in
  • Lunch will be provided to teams, coaches, and volunteers

Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging


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2025 FCPN Symposium

Conference

January 8 Jensen Beach, FL

The Florida Career Pathways Network (FCPN) invites you to mark your calendars, register, and join the 2025 FCPN Symposium. The Symposium will be held at the beautiful Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa from January 8–10, 2025. Join other Florida Career Pathways and Career and Technical Education leaders and practitioners for a variety of workshops, professional dialogues, and best practice showcases from around the state.


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Combatting vs. Integrating Student AI Use

Webinar

January 8 Online

Navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI in the classroom. Learn strategies to either combat misuse or embrace AI as a learning tool.


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Manufacturing Meetup: Innovation & Industry

Meeting

January 9 Hartford, CT

Explore the Coolest Thing Made in CT exhibit, celebrate the ingenuity of Connecticut manufacturers, and connect with industry professionals in the dynamic settings of the Invention Dimension and Exploring Space exhibits. 

Enjoy passed appetizers and refreshing drinks while fostering meaningful connections with fellow manufacturing professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to build relationships, learn about the latest industry trends, and discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Connecticut’s manufacturing sector. 

Hosted by CONNSTEP and the CBIA Foundation.


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Third Thought Leaders Dialogue with the League for Innovation in the Community College

Webinar

January 23 Online

Join the League for Innovation in the Community College and Community College Presidents Initiative - STEM (CCPI STEM) for the Third Thought Leaders Dialogue.


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NCPN: Removing Barriers and Supporting Credential Completion

Webinar

January 24 Online

Join this webinar from the dynamic free webinar series hosted by CORD and NCPN. In this five-episode series, thought leaders in education and industry will share insights and actionable strategies for building career pathways that align with industry needs and support learner success. Register to catch up on past episodes. 

Webinar 4: Removing Barriers and Supporting Credential Completion

A conversation about efficient program design that accommodates the needs of learners and accelerates credential completion by removing barriers and surrounding students with holistic supports

Facilitator: Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD


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MATE ROV Academy - PufferFish ROV Teacher Workshop

Workshop

January 25 St. Petersburg, FL

The Underwater Robotics and Engineering Design Professional Development workshop focuses on how to teach the engineering design process using underwater robotics. Participants learn the fundamentals of basic ROV building and experience a variety of hands-on science, technology, and engineering design activities that can be integrated into a class or after school program to reinforce foundational knowledge and skills. Upon completion of the workshop, all participants should feel confident to lead an engineering design activity focused on ROV building using the Pufferfish ROV Kit or comparable parts and components.


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KidWind Virtual Workshop - Wind 101

Workshop

January 25 Online

Join this wind-focused, three-hour virtual workshop to explore the science of wind power!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of wind power including the science and technology of wind turbines and blade design. It will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $100 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and the workshop will go through how to use these materials in the classroom.

Some things to know:

  • Workshop cost is $200.
  • This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers.
  • No prior knowledge of wind energy is required.
  • You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work.
  • You will get shipped a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop.
  • Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!

Use discount code 25CREATEVWKS to reduce the registration cost to $10.

Register by January 11th to receive materials prior to the workshop.


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BioMADE Workshop on Bioindustrial Manufacturing

Workshop

January 27 Berkeley, CA

BioMADE is offering a three-day professional development workshop to support instructors at two-year institutions in implementing pilot bioindustrial manfacturing modules. These workshops are part of BioMADE’s work to build a comprehensive community-to-career pathway for bioindustrial manufacturing jobs in Solano County, California. These workshops are relevant for instructors and faculty teaching in biomanufacturing and biotechnology programs at two-year institutions in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Instructors and faculty at Minority-Serving Institutions and two-year colleges in geographically underserved and under-resourced areas are encouraged to apply.

There is no registration cost. Attendees will receive a stipend of $1,000 to support their participation and offset any travel expenses. 


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AACC Workforce Development Institute

Conference

January 28 Coronado, CA

The American Association of Community Colleges and their Workforce Development Institute will be hosting their annual conference with the theme: Uncharted Courses on January 28-31, 2025. The conference will be held at the Loews Coronado Bay, 4000 Coronado Bay, Coronado, CA.  


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Advancing Manufacturing: A Roadmap to Automation, Workforce Development & Technology Readiness

Meeting

January 30 Lawrence, MA

Manufacturers aiming to stay competitive by adopting automation, enhancing workforce strategies, and preparing for technological advancements should attend this educational event featuring MassMEP’s roadmapping process and a case study with Gemline. This event will cover the resurgence of automation in the U.S., and show attendees practical insights on implementing technology, developing frameworks for successful transformation, and evaluating workforce culture—in turn, equipping their businesses to thrive in the evolving landscape of manufacturing.


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Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC)

Conference

February 5 Henderson, NV

This year’s 49th annual ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC) is organized by the Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED), the College Industry Partnership Division (CIPD), the Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED), and the Engineering Technology Division (ETD). Since 1976, this conference has been a place for workshops, technical sessions, training, and plenary keynote and panels emphasizing the long and mutually beneficial partnerships among education, industry, and government.


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ATE Projects and Centers





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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
 
Screenshot for Multicolor Antibody Staining of T Cells

This 13-page resource, from Frederick Community College is a standard operating procedure (SOP) for multicolor panel antibody staining of T Lymphocytes. The SOP outlines the purpose, scope, definitions, references, safety measures, responsibilities, materials and equipment involved in the procedure. Step-by-step procedures are provided for assessing the presence of a panel of antibodies on the surface of CD3 Jurkat cells to understand lymphocyte expression profiles accurately.

Procedure steps include: confirming the cytometer is on and calibrated, preparing the sample, compensation control preparation, sample staining, setting the acquisition parameters on the cytometer, creating sample gating strategy on the cytometer, sample acquisition, data analysis, and exporting the data. Detailed steps are included.


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Screenshot for Quantum Technician Skills and Competencies for the Emerging Quantum 2.0 Industry

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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Screenshot for ITTSS Resource Guide

This 172-page resource was developed as a reference guide for the IT Skill Standards 2020 and Beyond project grant, explaining in step-by-step detail how to collaborate with employers to develop future-facing technical skill standards and then use that work to align curriculum to workforce needs. This guide also provides a hard copy of the final version "products" the grant created (KSA+Ts - knowledge, skills, abilities, and tasks, key performance indicators, employability skills, student learning outcomes, and degree expectations).

A companion report on the impacts and outcomes of the ITSS project is available to view separately.


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Screenshot for Inspire STEM Education

This site, from Hitachi High Technologies America, focuses on the company's initiative to expand STEM education in classrooms. The site includes information about the project and Hitachi classroom visits, a calendar of STEM education events, and resources for educators, including papers and lesson plans for grades K-12 and beyond. Users are asked to complete a free registration process before accessing lesson plans.


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Screenshot for STEM-ID Engineering: Cellphone Challenge

This resource, published by Georgia Tech Research Institute, features an engineering activity designed for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. In this activity, students work with partners to design a cell phone holder for their partner's phone using a 3D modeling software. Each student will have to come up with a design that meets their partner's requirements. At the end of the activity, the phone holders will be 3D printed and presented to the class. The activity "serves to introduce students to the steps of the engineering design process and to instill in them the importance of communication, documentation, and precise measurement in the creation of new products."

The activity is divided into six sections that last two to three weeks periods. The resource includes the following:

  • An 18-page teacher's activity guide
  • Presentation evaluation rubric
  • Engineering design process poster
  • A sheet imitating a request for design proposals
  • A graphic organizer comparing pitch and concept
  • ...

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Upcoming Event: Workforce Development Institute: Uncharted Courses

Join the American Association of Community Colleges (AAACC) at WDI 2025: Uncharted Courses, an event for workforce and economic development professionals, taking place January 28-31, 2025, at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, California.

Hosted by the Workforce Development Institute, this year’s conference explores innovative strategies and partnerships that empower community colleges to lead in shaping the future of workforce education.

With an agenda featuring expert speakers, interactive sessions, and  networking opportunities, WDI 2025 is the perfect platform to navigate new challenges and chart bold paths forward. Don’t miss the chance to engage with thought leaders and peers in a transformative setting. Register now on the AACC website


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Will Cummings, a journeyman ironworker and welding foreman at The Boldt Company, wears one of the new safety helmets. Ph

Wisconsin Apprenticeships Break Records and Expand Pathways to Careers

Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has set a record-high enrollment for the third consecutive year, with 17,089 apprentices participating in 2023, as announced during National Apprenticeship Week in November. Governor Tony Evers attributed this milestone to ongoing efforts to expand apprenticeship pathways and reduce barriers to work. The century-old program, the first of its kind in the United States, combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, requiring employers to pay apprentices during both phases.

With over 200 occupations and partnerships with more than 2,600 employers, the program now includes fields beyond traditional trades, such as healthcare, education, IT, and finance. A notable milestone this year was the launch of teacher apprenticeships. 

State officials emphasized the program's growing appeal as a viable alternative to a four-year college degree, allowing participants to "earn while they learn" and enter long-term careers. Officials highlighted the program's role in addressing Wisconsin's labor shortages by enabling employers to invest in talent and workplace culture early on, improving retention compared to traditional hiring methods. The...


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Call for Participants: Workplace Barriers for Library and Information Science Professionals

Ithaka S+R and the University at Buffalo are seeking first-generation BIPOC professionals in the Library and Information Science (LIS) field to participate in a new IMLS-funded research project. Led by Africa Hands and Melissa Blankstein, the study aims to examine workplace barriers, biases, and career advancement challenges while highlighting cultural assets and inclusion strategies.

Participants will join 90-minute focus groups, either virtually or in-person at LibLearnX 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, to share their experiences. Findings will inform future policies and professional development initiatives in LIS.

Eligible participants must hold an MLIS or MLS degree, identify as BIPOC, and have been first-generation students (neither parent/guardian held a bachelor’s or graduate degree). Compensation will be provided via digital gift cards. Discussions will explore workplace barriers, inclusion challenges, and the policies or practices affecting career advancement for first-generation professionals, contributing to better support systems in the LIS field.

For details, contact Melissa Blankstein ([email protected]) or Africa Hands ([email protected]). More information ...


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Upcoming Event: NAAIC Community of Practice Kickoff Meeting

The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) announced a kickoff meeting for its new Community of Practice (CoP) on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. This interactive session will bring together educators from diverse institutions to explore innovative approaches to teaching AI, foster collaboration, and provide access to  resources.

The CoP is designed to support educators at all levels of experience, offering tools, professional development, and a network of peers interested in advancing AI education. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, share ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of AI in the classroom.

The kickoff meeting will feature:
- An introduction to the CoP’s vision and goals.
- Discussions on how participants can engage and benefit.
- Opportunities to share input and connect with other educators.

Faculty interested in enhancing their AI teaching strategies are encouraged to attend and become part of this new initiative.

For more information and to RSVP, visit the Zoom Webinar Link.


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