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.

Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC)

Conference

May 13 Albany, NY

ASMC brings together manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, and academia to solve manufacturing challenges with innovative strategies and methodologies. 

ASMC is the leading international technical conference for discussing solutions that improve the collective manufacturing expertise of the semiconductor industry. Solving the challenges presented by semiconductor manufacturing is a combined effort by device makers, equipment and materials suppliers, and academics. ASMC provides an unparalleled platform for semiconductor professionals to network and learn the latest in the practical application of advanced manufacturing strategies and methodologies. Technical presentations at ASMC highlight industry innovations with specific results, and select ASMC manuscripts are published in the ASMC Special Section of IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing.


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BioMADE Mentee Information Session

Webinar

May 14 Online

The goal of BioMADE’s mentorship program is to inspire and provide guidance to community college and university students in northern California interested in learning about bioindustrial manufacturing careers. The mentorship program welcomes learners with diverse levels of science knowledge, including undergraduates with limited science backgrounds, as well as recent graduates and those holding associate/bachelor’s degrees in both science and non-science disciplines. Attend this webinar to learn how you can get involved.


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BETO BRIDGES Professional Development Instructor Workshop

Workshop

May 15 Lemont, IL

This engaging workshop will introduce educators to national laboratory research in bioenergy. Participants will explore how the Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program, a case study-based bioenergy education curriculum, can be effectively incorporated into the classroom and help to educate students on this clean energy STEM pathway.

The case study-based bioenergy education curriculum is intended to be taught in diverse settings including community colleges, technical colleges, universities, and upper-level high school classrooms. Created by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, BRIDGES provides background and foundational materials for students and instructors with no prior bioenergy knowledge.

The agenda will include presentations by scientists, tours, discussions, and training on teaching the Bioenergy Research Education and Bridge (BRIDGES) Program case studies developed by DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory. Each BRIDGES case study toolkit includes guides for students and instructors, with a focus on careers in biofuels, plastics upcycling, sustainable aviation fuel, and more!

The workshop will take place at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, and participation is by application only. Space is limited. College faculty from across the nation are invited, with priority going to applications from instructors from community colleges and technical colleges. Travel support is available for those located more than 50 miles from Argonne National Laboratory’s physical address.


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Summer of Nanopore Sequencing 2024 - Spelman College

Workshop

May 15 Atlanta, GA

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.


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WWCode CONNECT 2024: Thrive in Tech

Conference

May 16 Online

Join technologists and industry experts from around the world for a one-day live virtual technology conference. Register for a full day of technical workshops, talks, and career networking sessions on the latest industry trends and opportunities to connect with other professionals to help you thrive in your career.


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BioMADE Mentee Information Session

Webinar

May 17 Online

The goal of BioMADE’s mentorship program is to inspire and provide guidance to community college and university students in northern California interested in learning about bioindustrial manufacturing careers. The mentorship program welcomes learners with diverse levels of science knowledge, including undergraduates with limited science backgrounds, as well as recent graduates and those holding associate/bachelor’s degrees in both science and non-science disciplines. Attend this webinar to learn how you can get involved.


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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Workshop

May 20 Online

This workshop is intended for community college faculty interested in becoming cybersecurity faculty or faculty wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty.

The Ethical Hacking workshop is an in-depth and comprehensive course that delves into the common tactics employed by hackers to breach systems. From SQL injection and spear phishing to buffer overflows, this workshop equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to defend against these attacks. By immersing you in the hacker mindset, you will gain a better understanding of how to anticipate and protect against potential threats.


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How to Produce a Livestreaming Event (that is Accessible, Green, and Open Source)

Webinar

May 21 Online

This webinar will introduce accessibility techniques and approaches to help livestream event producers plan and design their virtual, hybrid, or in-person events that get broadcasted. 

This webinar will look at examples of different types of livestreams, basic equipment and software that's needed, and how to manage human-written live captions and sign language interpretation.  

In addition to accessibility, this webinar will touch on low-carbon producing as well as using commons-based, open-source software for livestreaming.


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BioMADE Mentorship Program Information Session

Webinar

May 22 Online

Attend this webinar to learn about volunteer opportunities with BioMADE’s new mentorship program. The program welcomes volunteers from both BioMADE member and non-member organizations. Please feel free to share this information with your colleagues who may be interested. The goal of the mentorship program is to inspire and provide guidance to community college and university students interested in learning about bioindustrial manufacturing careers and help build a diverse future workforce. The program is seeking mentors and/or volunteers in northern California for career development activities for three cohorts of students in the 2024/2025 academic year. Attend this webinar to learn how you can get involved. 


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Webinar: NSF ATE Proposal Budget and Budget Justification

Webinar

May 22 Online

This webinar covers all aspects of the budget and budget justification for NSF ATE proposals. Topics include: how to prepare a budget for your NSF ATE grant, what to include in your budget category, how to align the budget and project description, how to prepare a budget justification, and how to avoid common errors. Upon completion you will know how to build a budget and budget justification for a competitive grant proposal for NSF ATE.


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NISOD 2024 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence

Conference

May 25 Austin, TX

NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence is the definitive gathering of community and technical college educators passionate about teaching and learning. Over the years, NISOD’s annual conference has provided faculty, administrators, and staff with the resources, ideas, and solutions that drive excellence in all areas of community and technical college campuses.


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2024 IEEE 74th Electronic Components and Technology Conference

Conference

May 28 Aurora, CO

The Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) is the premier international event that brings together the best in packaging, components and microelectronic systems science, technology and education in an environment of cooperation and technical exchange. ECTC is sponsored by the IEEE Electronics Packaging Society.

The technical program contains papers covering leading edge developments and technical innovations across the packaging spectrum. Topics include advanced packaging, modeling and simulation, Photonics, interconnections, materials and processing, applied reliability, assembly and manufacturing technology, components and RF, and emerging technologies.


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Summer of Nanopore Sequencing 2024 - Arecibo C3 STEM Center

Workshop

May 29 Arecibo, PR

Nanopore sequencing analyzes individual DNA molecules in real time, and is the “next big thing” in biology education, making real-time DNA sequencing accessible to bioscience teachers and faculty. The DNA Learning Center and Oxford Nanopore are adapting nanopore sequencing for use in education, and you can be among the first to test their integrated Oxford Nanopore MinION/DNA Subway system that can provide DNA sequencing and analysis any time, any place, by anyone, and at an affordable price. Workshop participants will each receive a $300 stipend.


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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
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Engineering Technologies topics include:

  • Electronics and controls
  • General engineering
  • Marine technologies
  • Materials technologies
  • Optics
  • Space technologies
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General Advanced Technological Education topics include:

  • Evaluation
  • Learning research
  • Recruitment
  • Teacher preparation
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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 What's Your Story?

This resource from the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) provides stories about professionals in the autonomous technologies field. In these stories, professionals describe themselves, their professional background, their interests in autonomous technologies, their organizations and jobs, successes, failures, tips for prospective students, and future developments in autonomous technologies. Topics covered include autonomous simulation, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), geographical information systems (GIS), disabilities, inclusive flight advocates, and more. 


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Screenshot for NSF Smart Manufacturing Summit 2021

These resources, published by Marion Technical College, include an agenda, a flyer, and surveys from the 2021 and 2022 National Science Foundation (NSF) Smart Manufacturing Summit. This summit is part of a project that aims to standardize curriculum in smart manufacturing to educate future manufacturing technicians in advanced technology applications.

In the 2021 collection, the 5-page agenda lists times, speakers, and topics. Topics range from smart manufacturing needs at Honda to factory automation integration. Biographies of guest speakers and project team members are also provided. In the 4-page survey, participants are asked about their general experience with the summit, major takeaways, recommendations, and future availability.

In the 2022 collection, the flyer provides logistical information, as well as details on engineering and IT topics. In the 7-page survey, participants are asked about their general experience with the summit, demographic information, and more. A 2-page...


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This 9-page professional development activity, provided by Cape Fear Community College, introduces STEM instructors to the proper use of volumetric pipettes (or pipets). The laboratory procedure provides background on the use, parts, and setup of a volumetric pipette, an introductory problem, instructions for the lab, and lab questions. In the first part of the activity, participants will deliver various amounts of water into a container using a volumetric pipette, aiming to deliver the exact amount of liquid specified. In the second part, participants will use volumetric pipettes make solutions containing water and copper sulfate pentahydrate to generate a calibration curve on an ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrometer. Additionally, a spreadsheet is included, allowing an instructor to input the participant's laboratory data to determine if their tolerance meets industry and glassware standards.


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Screenshot for Guitar Building Materials: Case Study

This 16-page case study describes the STEM Guitar Project. Guitar building, thermally modified wood, torrefied wood, materials science, making decisions for products and materials, and other related areas are highlighted. Background information on the STEM Guitar Project, emails between project stakeholders, and takeaways are also provided. 


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Screenshot for Pollution Prevention Specialist DACUM

This resource, from the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center, provides a job description and task analysis listing/chart for a Pollution Prevention Specialist position. This position identifies, evaluates, recommends, and assists in implementing practices that result in waste reduction (including energy and water conservation), regulatory compliance, and potential cost benefits. Competence areas are highlighted, including conducting facility assessments, researching existing and new technologies, and more.


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Active ATE Centers 23
Active ATE Projects 314
ATE Resources 6,557
   
New Projects/Centers 69
New Resources 161

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High School CS Classes Lead to More Degrees

A recent study conducted in Maryland demonstrates the significant impact of high-quality computer science courses in high schools on students' career trajectories and diversity within the field.

Led by Jing Liu, an assistant professor at the University of Maryland, the study found that students who took such courses were 10 percentage points more likely to major in computer science in college and 5 percentage points more likely to complete a CS degree program. Particularly noteworthy was the positive effect on underrepresented groups, including females, Black students, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicating progress in addressing disparities in the tech industry. Despite these advancements, challenges remain in broadening participation and ensuring teacher qualifications.

While 57% of U.S. high schools offer introductory computer science courses, efforts like Maryland's statewide requirement for high schools to offer high-quality computer science courses highlight the need for broader participation and improved teacher training. Additionally, addressing the shortage of qualified teachers remains a significant hurdle, requiring strategies to motivate and...


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Upcoming Event: NICE Conference & Expo

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is proud to announce the upcoming NICE Conference & Expo: Strengthening Ecosystems, scheduled from June 3rd to June 5th, 2024, at the Sheraton Dallas. This three-day event will serve as a platform for cybersecurity stakeholders to converge, collaborate, and address the pressing need to bridge the cybersecurity workforce gap.

With the theme "Strengthening Ecosystems: Aligning Stakeholders to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap," the conference underscores the collective endeavor required to fortify the cybersecurity landscape. By uniting with key partners, participants will delve into strategies and initiatives aimed at fostering a more resilient cybersecurity ecosystem.

Supported by NICE, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce, this conference represents a significant opportunity for professionals, educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange insights, best practices, and innovative approaches in cybersecurity workforce development.

Registration is now open, with regular registration available until May 14, 2024, or until capacity is...


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Deadline: ATE Future Leaders Fellows

Don't miss out on the Request for Applications for AACC's brand-new ATE Future Leaders Fellows program. AACC is calling for applications from professionals at two-year colleges who are members, aiming to boost their leadership abilities and contribute to a nationwide effort in STEM technician education and capacity building.

Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under its Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, this innovative initiative offers ATE community college professionals the chance to join the AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute (FLI) or Future Presidents Institute (FPI). They will also act as program ambassadors, promoting awareness of the STEM technician education field and showcasing the opportunities and resources provided by NSF ATE funding.

The ATE Future Leaders Fellows program is committed to cultivating community college leaders equipped with the skills to foster relationships with businesses and industries, enhance STEM capacity, and promote a culture of innovation on campus, preparing students for the evolving world of work.

To learn more, visit www.aacc.nche.edu/ATEFellows. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2024.


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Google Discontinuing Universal Analytics

Google Analytics has announced that starting July 1, 2024, Google Analytics 4 will fully replace Universal Analytics. As a result, all Universal Analytics services and APIs will be discontinued. This change will render Universal Analytics properties inaccessible through the Google Analytics platform and its APIs. Users who haven't transitioned to Google Analytics 4 are advised to consult the migration guide to initiate the switch as soon as possible.

Data Preservation To retain access to Universal Analytics data, it is crucial to download or export it immediately. Data not exported through the methods provided in the Google Analytics Help Center will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. For those utilizing the BigQuery integration for Universal Analytics 360 historical data, it is recommended to commence this process without delay.

Impact on Product Integrations With the discontinuation of Universal Analytics, various services and functionalities tied to it will cease to operate. This includes Universal Analytics goals, ecommerce transactions, and audience lists. Ad campaign performance may be affected, especially if Smart Bidding and media activation are in use....


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