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In this video adapted from Pathways to Technology, learn about process technology and the career of a process technician, also known as a process operator. Process technology is what turns chemicals into products, from oil and gas to cosmetics and rubber soles for shoes. The process technician keeps...

In this video adapted from Pathways to Technology, observe how Sandra Garcia is studying to be a process technician, and learn about the field of process technology. Sandra explains how her love of science brought her to community college after years away from school and how she's looking forward to...

In this video adapted from Pathways to Technology, you’ll meet Tyrone Walker, who keeps the enormous machines at a Tupperware factory running 24/7/365. Tyrone is a process maintenance engineer. This means he inspects all the parts of a machine’s electronics system looking for problems, from the...

In this video excerpted from Pathways to Technology, learn about process technology and career opportunities in this field. Process refers to the steps that chemicals go through to become products, like gasoline or medicine. Process technology is used in just about every manufacturing industry, from...

The ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode examines how taking the extra step to pursue professional certifications demonstrates your commitment and can help advance your career. The running time for the episode is 2:32 and for...

This best practices guide from FLATE, the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence, offers advice on planning and holding professional development workshops for educators in the ATE community. The 24 page guide begins with the workshop planning process, including advice on...

This video, presented by WGBH, takes a look at a day in the life of a quality control microbiologist at a pharmaceutical company and provides a detailed account of what is possible with a microbiology degree, including the hands-on laboratory aspects field. Viewers will also find a background essay,...

The ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode of ATETV discusses quality documentation. The ability to take and maintain good notes is critical to professional success. Specifically, viewers will see students learn to take proper...

This animated game, provided by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC), tests a user's knowledge in basic etch troubleshooting. Topics covered include basic troubleshooting, the technician's role, completion tasks, etch process and equipment, and procedure and strategy. The game is...

This animated game, provided by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC), tests a user's knowledge of photolithography. Topics covered include aspects of the three primary stages of the photolithography process. The game is Jeopardy style and users can choose questions worth 100 to 500...