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This classroom module will give students "an introduction to the terminology used when using the coordinate system and testing methodologies for additive manufacturing." The lesson focuses on orienting students to the Cartesian coordinate system, including x, y, and z coordinates, and the standard...

These presentation slides, created by Gary Coykendall, provide definitions for additive manufacturing terminology. Terms defined include build platform, build service, machine coordinate system, and part orientation. Images are provided to demonstrate build orientation. These presentation slides are...

This 16-page paper, provided by Southeast Maritime and Transportation (SMART) Center, includes the findings from a two-day focus group of Port of Baltimore area employers, workforce intermediaries, and educators. This focus group addressed emerging port and maritime industry workforce gaps. The ...

This webinar, made available by Florence-Darlington Technical College, provides information on Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grants and STEM workforce needs in a virtual world during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is divided into the following sections: Introduction to the NSF ATE...

This paper from Wayne W. Welch of the University of Minnesota addresses nonresponse issues with surveys. As the report's abstract states: "The purpose of this report is to raise awareness and present ways to address nonresponse problems among those that use surveys in their studies of ATE grants....

This paper, by Karen F. Zuga, Associate Professor in Math, Science, and Technology Education in the School of Teaching & Learning at the Ohio State University, explores feminist theories and women's ways of knowledge in order to improve technology education for all students. 

This lecture from the iBioSeminars project is presented by Mary C. Berckerle from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah and covers the cell biology topics of adhesion, signaling and cancer. This first part of this seminar provides a broad overview of the cancer problem for a lay...

Description: This collection of learning resources, made available by the STEM Guitar Project, are activities on adhesives. Topics covered include: the history of glue, types of glue, chemistry of adhesives, strengths of different glues, applications of adhesives in guitar construction, and...

This 21 page case study, from the Building Efficiency for a Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) National Center, provides an overview of the facility management, maintenance, and operations of the Adobe Systems Incorporated World Headquarters in downtown San Jose, California. Best practices are highlighted...

This 13-page guide, from the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, is intended to help manufacturers create partnerships with local schools.  The guide includes partnership ideas that "...range from tours of facilities, to internships, and everything in between." Partnering...