The ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE) is driven by, for, and with the community. Attendees gather to learn best practices and classroom strategies, hear biology education research updates and meet new colleagues who teach the same classes. Over 1,100 undergraduate biology & microbiology educators from around the world tuned in to ASMCUE 2020, their first virtual conference. Of those attendees, 96% would recommend ASMCUE Virtual to a colleague. For undergraduate educators, ASMCUE Virtual is an event not to be missed.

As batteries for electric vehicles become smaller and more performant, they also produce more heat which must be dissipated safely. With a myriad of companies developing best-in-class thermal interface materials that combine high thermal conductivity and low viscosity with the ability to maintain insulating properties, OEM interest in thermal management is burgeoning to new levels. The Global EV Advanced Materials & Thermal Management 2021, will take place online, focusing on real application case studies to optimize cost efficiency, driving range, battery health, and vehicle performance.

Examine the latest OEM and Technology perspectives on:

• Strategies For Fully Integrating Thermal Management Systems In EV Platforms
• Advanced Thermal Interface Materials to Protect EV Batteries/Battery Cells
• Thermal Management for Solid-State & Beyond Li-Ion Batteries
• Limit Thermal Runaway Events: Materials & Advance Cooling Systems
• Manage the Impact of Ultra-Rapid Charging on Thermal Management of Battery Pack
• Optimizing EV Battery Pack Safety and Reliability with Thermal Management and Sealing
• Next-Generation Materials for Packaging the Battery & TMS
• Powertrain Thermal Management

The Connecticut College of Technology’s Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence, will present the Engineering & Technology Challenge Program’s 2021 Summer Teachers’ Workshop. This program will be held through an online platform.

This four-day workshop provides the opportunity to connect with peers from across the United States in an online workshop. The workshop will cover how to instruct students in developing essential teambuilding skills, as well as provide technology related experiences to help integrate learning into the STEM classroom and lab environment. The teambuilding, professional, and technical skills presented in the Program are designed to be directly applicable to the classroom. Technologies will be SolidWorks CAD Software and programming mini drones.

In this Paper Development Workshop, you will have an opportunity to work with members of the Cybersecurity Skills Journal Editorial Board and Peer Review Panel members in virtual breakout rooms during which prospective authors may present an idea for, or draft of, a manuscript reporting evidence-based practices, theoretical frameworks, or case studies of skilled application or instruction of cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Focus for this year's PDW sessions is developing manuscripts for publication in the 2021 Special Issue on Diversifying the Cybersecurity Workforce.

In this Paper Development Workshop, you will have an opportunity to work with members of the Cybersecurity Skills Journal Editorial Board and Peer Review Panel members in virtual breakout rooms during which prospective authors may present an idea for, or draft of, a manuscript reporting evidence-based practices, theoretical frameworks, or case studies of skilled application or instruction of cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Focus for this year's PDW sessions is developing manuscripts for publication in the 2021 Special Issue on Diversifying the Cybersecurity Workforce.

Registrations and presentations, posters, paper proposals are all accepted. Make sure you sign up on the MNTeSIG.net homepage to be added to the distribution list.

Papers will be considered for publication in the MNT-EC Journal. You can submit for one, two, or all three submission types.

All accepted submissions will require a 2-5min Lightening Round style video giving the highlights of your talk/paper/poster prior to the conference. Specifics will be provided.

Accepted Abstracts can be extended to 1-2 page article that will be considered for publication at The Journal of Micro Nanotechnology Education special issue: MNTeSIG Live! 2021 Conference Proceedings.

Presentations are to be pre-recorded and will be put on a YouTube channel after the conference. Presentation videos will be due at least two weeks before the conference; they can be up to 50min long.

Papers will be posted on the MNTeSIG Website and reviewed/considered for publication in the MNT-EC Journal. Papers are due at least two weeks before the conference.

Posters will be displayed in the virtual poster networking session and posted on the MNTeSIG website. You will be able to interact with conference participants in a virtual space - training will be provided prior to the conference.

Feel free to submit multiple abstracts for different topics, lead authors can submit for multiple authors.

You will be notified as to the lead author as to whether or not your abstract is accepted and will be required to submit additional details at that time.

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.

HI-TEC explores the convergence of scientific disciplines and technologies including:

• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Bio and Agricultural Technologies
• Energy and Environmental Technologies
• Engineering Technologies
• Information, Communications, and Geospatial Technologies
• Learning, Evaluation, and Research
• Micro and Nanotechnologies
• Security Technologies
• Workforce Diversity

The conference will also feature 50+ “on demand” pre-recorded sessions. These can be viewed at your convenience and will be available for six months beginning on July 21. Awardees will be recognized on July 22.

 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 Americas 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 nations economy.
HI-TEC explores the convergence of scientific disciplines and technologies including:

• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Bio and Agricultural Technologies
• Energy and Environmental Technologies
• Engineering Technologies
• Information, Communications, and Geospatial Technologies
• Learning, Evaluation, and Research
• Micro and Nanotechnologies
• Security Technologies
• Workforce Diversity

Faculty should have the following to be considered as a participant:

• Teach at a NATEF accredited post-secondary institution
• Teach Automotive Technology at a NATEF/ASE Education Foundation post-secondary institution (community college, technical college or university).
• Have at least two years of experience teaching automotive technology
• Agree to integrate new concepts related to automated and connected technologies into their curricula as a result of the professional development activities
• Participate in follow-up activities to improve student learning, including online discussions with other participants and sharing of materials via the website
• Agree to report demographics and impact data regarding the effects of secondary school outreach activities and the use of new materials for project reports
• Participate in assessments of the project conducted by the external evaluator
• Must attend all day all five days to be eligible for stipend

This course will give educators the opportunity to assemble, calibrate, and experiment with the ELEV-8 v4 Quadcopter, a small unmanned aerial vehicle purpose-built for education. Participants will assemble a quadcopter and learn about each of its components, its composition, and its function. Participants will then learn safety, legal, and ethical considerations regarding unmanned aerial vehicles.

Instructors will introduce the Ryze Tello STEM drone and participants will learn how to interface via mobile application and traditional controller. The course will teach the basics of block coding and how the Tello can be programmed for autonomous flight. You will get a chance to practice flying the Tello's in a controlled environment using the flying and coding skills acquired throughout this camp. Lastly, this course will teach participants about possible application-specific modifications that can be made to the Tello using 3D print technology and how it can be used as a tool for student competitions.

The Annual VESTA National Summit will return this July 2021. VESTA is eager to welcome everyone to an in-person gathering to celebrate grape and wine education, workforce development and most importantly, each other. The summit will provide an opportunity to share ideas and conversations to support the Grape and Wine Industry. VESTA will cover the cost of travel, lodging and included meals for all attendees.

EvaluATE webchats are an opportunity for small groups of ATE evaluation community members to come together to share and learn from each other in real-time. Anyone interested in evaluation is welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to turn on their webcams and join in the conversation, offering a great opportunity to network.

This course will give students the opportunity to assemble, calibrate, and experiment with the ELEV-8 v4 Quadcopter, a small unmanned aerial vehicle purpose-built for education. Students will assemble a quadcopter and learn about each of its components, their composition, and their function. Students will then learn safety, legal, and ethical considerations regarding unmanned aerial vehicles.

Instructors will introduce the Ryze Tello STEM drone and students will learn how to interface via mobile application and traditional controller. The course will teach the basics of block coding and how the Tello can be programmed for autonomous flight. You will get a chance to practice flying the Tello's in a controlled environment using the flying and coding skills acquired throughout this camp. Lastly, this course will teach students about possible application-specific modifications that can be made to the Tello using 3D print technology.

Do you feel out of your depth when teaching industry-specific topics like Quality, GMPs, cGLPs, or Documentation?

Biotility has a series of short courses in August that can help. With over 15 years of experience, many industry-based instructors, and a nationwide industry advisory board, Biotility can help you overcome the imposter syndrome and feel more comfortable teaching the material your students need to know.

Course Information and Dates:

• August 2nd, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm ET - Teaching Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) as a Workplace Skill
• August 4th, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm ET - Teaching Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as a Workplace Skill
• August 9th, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm ET - Instilling Documentation Etiquette for the Future Bioscience Industry Workforce
• August 11th, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm ET - Using CAPA to Transform Laboratory Errors into Real-World Scenarios

This in person, hands-on, Arduino Microcontrollers Workshop will provide participants with basic microcontroller theory and operation, hands-on laboratory activities, and a review of Arduino curriculum. Participants will learn how to write and modify code for Arduinos, interface sensors and output devices, and build, test, and troubleshoot circuits. Each participant will receive a “Sparkfun Inventor’s Kit” (valued at $110) and a $500 stipend. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281). 

This in person, hands-on, Arduino Microcontrollers Workshop will provide participants with basic microcontroller theory and operation, hands-on laboratory activities, and a review of Arduino curriculum. Participants will learn how to write and modify code for Arduinos, interface sensors and output devices, and build, test, and troubleshoot circuits. Each participant will receive a “Sparkfun Inventor’s Kit” (valued at $110) and a $500 stipend. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281).

Educators at all levels desire for their students to succeed. For Community College educators teaching technical education course success is often defined as “graduates getting jobs”. Achievement of this goal is often tied to having a direct correlation between the student outcomes from the courses in the program and the industry requirements for new hires at a technician level. Industry participation in CC technical education programs is critical to ensure this correlation and also provide students with insight into the career environment and the myriad of opportunities available.

This workshop will focus on a three-step process that educators can follow to prepare them to:

1. successfully execute the initial contact with industry
2. be prepared for a “face to face” meeting with an industry person and
3. invite participation of the industry/company as a supporting participant in the technician program.

During the workshop the participants will walk through the process for their particular technical education program and industry segment. Workshop results will be a checklist of items to complete and various suggestions as well as the first draft of the content that will go on a “blank sheet of paper”.

Presenter: Deb Newberry

Specifically designed for Ag and Tech-Ed teachers, this three-day workshop will include training to support instructors in teaching skills to secondary students in the areas of Small Gas Engines, Drone Technology, and Welding. Attendees will receive training from college faculty/subject matter experts and hands-on experience with equipment needed to teach secondary students. This workshop will hopefully compliment other MDE and MAAE workshops! Training is designed to meet attendees at their skill level and create long-lasting professional relationships with colleagues and subject matter experts. This workshop is for secondary school educators, from experienced teachers looking for continuing education, to new teachers, to those simply curious about starting a small gas engines, drones, or welding experience at school.

Attendees will receive the following:

• 24 Continuing Education Credits (CEU): Clock hour certificates available upon completion of the workshop
• Access to classroom "tool kits" including guided activities and coursework for teachers and students alike to further explore and experience Small Gas Engines, Drone Technology, and Welding
• A small gas engine to use during the workshop and to keep afterwards
• Career exploration resources for students
• Ongoing invitation to communicate with trainers throughout the school year

Welcome to the Electric Vehicles Battery Tech USA Exhibition and Conference where electric vehicle battery technology innovators will meet with leading automotive manufacturers to explore new battery technologies and battery management systems for use in next-generation electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.

The Cybersecurity Competency Work Group is developing tools to help CAE institutions identify pathways and test competencies to prepare students for the workforce. These tools will help students to visualize career goals, develop skills to fit those positions, and provide the means to measure and demonstrate preparedness. Join presenter, Zoe Fowler, for an overview and demonstration of these tools.

EvaluATE webchats are an opportunity for small groups of ATE evaluation community members to come together to share and learn from each other in real-time. Anyone interested in evaluation is welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to turn on their webcams and join in the conversation, offering a great opportunity to network.

NCyTE Center will present a 2-day virtual workshop on CMMC requirements for full-time college faculty and small business IT personnel. This CMMC Workshop will provides an overview of how to prepare for future certification, including its requirements, impact and importance for contractors working with the DoD. Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, the course is free.

Biotech-Careers.org is a comprehensive career information resource, used in college and high school classrooms throughout the USA. It combines education materials and job search capabilities with an extensive employer database. They will demonstrate paths for exploring Biotech-Careers.org that focus on people (alumni profiles, videos), places (100’s of interactive maps), and things (topics in biotech and company key words). Together, these resources show the value of learning biology and help students identify potential careers.

In this 60-minute Webinar, an automotive testing expert will explain what is needed to test a battery in addition to cycling. Wiring and fluid testing, for example, can be done separately or in combination with charging and discharging. The expert will also walk you through the latest testing requirements, procedures, and best practices in areas of battery testing you may not have considered.

These include:

• Multi-axis simulation testing, real-time durability / road load data acquisition (RLDA)
• Cooling systems, thermal management, pressure
• Enclosure testing: dust, spray, and chamber work
• Environmental testing: salt spray, humidity, and chamber work such as thermal shock, high temperature and humidity, and more

The presentation offers a comprehensive view of today’s requirements in battery testing as well as how it interacts with testing routines across the vehicle.

At its core, a logic model is a visual representation of a project’s activities and intended outcomes. But it’s much more than an illustration; your logic model has many uses in and beyond your ATE proposal. This webinar will help you take your logic model to the next level. We will demonstrate how logic models illuminate projects’ underlying logic and assumptions, how they can be used to structure evaluation plans, and how they can build a collective understanding of project outcomes across stakeholder groups. You will learn how, far beyond fulfilling a proposal requirement, your logic model can be an active evaluation tool that offers benefits throughout the life of your project.

In this webinar, participants will learn (a) how to create an effective logic model and (b) how to put that logic model to use for your project and your evaluation.

Join over 1,600 women and allies in cybersecurity and enjoy presentations, birds of a feather, panels, and keynotes on today’s technology and challenges, the future of cybersecurity and challenges on the horizon, best institutional, operational, and academic practices, and career development. The WiCyS 2021 Conference is not only the flagship conference for Women in CyberSecurity, but regardless of gender, is the largest cybersecurity conference with equal representation of professionals and students. For every regular registrant, WiCyS issues a female cybersecurity student scholarship making WiCyS 2021 an excellent opportunity for companies to connect with the new generation of cybersecurity professionals and recruit them into jobs.

WiCyS is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity on a global scale. Their goal is to bring together a diverse group of students and professionals from academia, research, and industry, to share knowledge and experience, network, learn, and mentor, all while creating a community of engagement, encouragement, and support at a technical conference.

This hour-and-a-half webinar features personnel from both the NSF ATE program and the Mentor-Connect program. The webinar offers an overview of both programs and of the grant proposal process. Information includes ATE program funding options, the Mentor-Connect cohort structure, tips for grant funding success, and application instructions.

This 60-minute Webinar provides an overview of electronic and electrical trends under way in vehicle safety and control systems including ADAS and vehicle electrification – trends that are driving changes in vehicles ranging from passenger cars to on- and off-highway vehicles.
Matt McWhinney, an expert in interconnect technologies, offers insight and best practices on how both component and systems designers are turning to proven, as well as emerging, connector technologies to provide more robust, easier to assemble components capable of supporting higher density requirements in mission-critical vehicle electronic modules. Vision systems, LiDAR, radar, and various control modules, as well as controlling circuity with vehicle power electronics such as inverters, converters, charging systems, and infotainment will be reviewed.