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.

Robotics for Inspection & Maintenance Summit

Summit

March 19 Houston, TX

The Robotics for Inspection & Maintenance Summit (RFIM) is back March 19-21, 2024, at the PRCI Technology Development Center in Houston, TX, the energy capital of the world! Don't miss this opportunity to experience live demonstrations of the latest in robotics equipment and join in dynamic conversations driving the future of robotics forward. The RFIM Summit is also an opportunity to network and make meaningful connections with industry leaders, equipment manufacturers, influencers, practitioners, and the sharpest minds in the industry.

ASME's RFIM Summit brings together a cross-industry community of asset owners, robotic inspection service providers, robotic maintenance providers, robotic and drone OEMs, sensor OEMs, and data analytic/software providers. Experts involved in all facets of the robotics industry will share valuable insights on the latest robotic and data analytics technologies to help businesses optimize inspection, maintenance, and repair while improving safety and lowering costs. 


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Top Ten Global Mapper Pro Tips & Tricks

Webinar

March 20 Online

With the expansive list of operations in Global Mapper Pro, even experienced long-time program users often discover functionality they were unaware of. Join this hour-long GeoTalks Express session to investigate some of the lesser-known features in Global Mapper Pro and some best practice tips and tricks in the program.


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2024 Mid-Atlantic Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia (MA3CS)

Conference

March 22 Largo, MD

Symposia is the plural form of symposium. 3CS includes a symposium in each of the five areas below:

  • Community College Cyber Summit: Presentation sessions in classrooms with support for hybrid sessions about practice improvements for cybersecurity education Included with General Admission.
  • Cybersecurity Science and Practice Symposium: Presentation sessions in classrooms with support for hybrid sessions about evidence-based professional and educational cybersecurity practices -- the human factors of cybersecurity. Included with General Admission.
  • Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Symposium: Cybersecurity skill development workshops in computer labs. Additional cost to attend.
  • Cyber Technology and Careers Symposium: Open spaces supporting an exhibit hall with demonstration sessions and a career fair - combining a job fair and a talent fair.  Included with General Admission, but can be purchased separately.
  • Cyber Games, Simulations, and Competition Symposium: Individual and team-based interactive challenges and opportunity for hands-on experience with or observation of demonstrations of skills in the Cyber Ready Arcade, the regional final of the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MACCDC), and the new Community College Collegiate Defense Competition (3CDC) Included with General Admission.

These five symposia provide the opportunity to learn, experience, and discuss the latest tools, techniques, and technologies for Teaching, Practicing, Demonstrating, and Showcasing Cybersecurity Capabilities.


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MN Aviation Maintenance Technician & IA Conference

Conference

March 26 Brooklyn Center, MN

This conference attracts aviation maintenance professionals, including college and university students, from Minnesota and around the country for continuing education credit, networking, and Inspection Authorization renewal. The conference offers 11 hours of training over one and a half days. Attendees can earn their eight hours of FAA-required annual accredited training toward their IA certification. There are concurrent sessions that provide aircraft maintenance related topics. The FAA will be on-site to answer your questions. The annual aviation technician conference also showcases over 50 industry exhibits featuring the latest and best in aviation projects, technology, and services, along with career recruiting opportunities. 


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Conference for Advanced Reactor Deployment

Conference

March 26 Charlotte, NC

ASME's Conference for Advanced Reactor Deployment (CARD) connects executive leaders and engineers in the small modular reactor (SMR) and micro reactor nuclear technology industries with utility, regulatory, and financial leaders to discover opportunities in the nuclear supply chain and advance clean energy solutions. The program is designed to not only showcase the latest reactor technology but also encourage meaningful dialogue in a comfortable setting.


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STEM Day at the Capitol 2024

Meeting

March 26 St Paul, MN

The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem and SciMathMN invite you to join a morning of STEM exhibitions, demonstrations, and networking! They will be showcasing a wide array of STEM-based programming across Minnesota through hands-on, interactive and student-focused learning innovations at the 2024 STEM Day at the Capitol.


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Resume & Interview Preparation Workshop

Workshop

March 29 Online

Meet with Dr. Ron Susek, Biotechnology Industry Consultant with decades of experience, to learn how to effectively craft your resume and prepare for interviewing for an internship or job in the biosciences.


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American Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference

Conference

April 5 Louisville, KY

AACC hosts one of the most significant professional development events for leaders in community colleges and providers engaged with the two-year college sector. This event includes high-energy keynote presentations and breakout sessions addressing the sector's most pressing issues and opportunities, disruptive technology showcases, deep-dive problem solving work sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.


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Bridging Fields: Uncovering Transferable Competencies for Biotechnology

Webinar

April 5 Online

The competencies you built in prior work experiences are the bridge to a career in biotechnology. In this workshop, presenters will help you strategically position yourself within your internship application, drawing on the strength of your transferable skills through a tailored competency model informed by the insights of community college alumni and their mentors who have adeptly navigated biotech career transitions.


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UND Aerospace Community Day

Student Event

April 6 Grand Forks, ND

Tour the facilities and stamp your Aerospace Passport at various hands-on stations, fly spacecraft and aircraft simulators, and experience the thrill at UND Aerospace. A day full of fun and prizes, it's bound to be a good time!


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Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Conference

Conference

April 11 Nashville, TN

The WiCyS conference is the premier event to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women and allies in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry.

Conference components include: Keynote Speakers, Technical Presentations, Workshops, Panels, Lightning Talks, Networking Socials, Résumé Reviews, Mock Interviews, Professional Headshots, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students, Capture-the-Flag Competition, Breakfast to honor military and more.


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Experience Northland Aerospace Open House

Student Event

April 11 Thief River Falls, MN

Brought to you by Northland Community and Technical College and the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), this event is open to all students (grades 7-12) and teachers, and offers a variety of 50-minute hands-on learning activities directly related to Northland Aerospace programs. Schools/students can choose to attend one session or make it a day-trip and attend all of the sessions throughout the day. All sessions are 100% cost-free! 

There will also be a general public open house event in the evening. The evening open house will be open to students & children, educators, parents, and community members of all ages. The evening open house times are TBD & all updates & information will be posted on the NCAT website.


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2024 Northeast 3CS (NE3CS)

Summit

April 12 Bethlehem, PA

Five symposia provide the opportunity to learn, experience, and discuss the latest tools, techniques, and technologies for Teaching, Practicing, Demonstrating, and Showcasing Cybersecurity Capabilities.

3CS includes a symposium in each of the five areas below.

  • Community College Cyber Summit: The granddaddy and foundation of the 3CS program that has welcomed those interested in experiential cybersecurity education for over a decade. Presentation sessions in classrooms with support for hybrid sessions about practice improvements for cybersecurity education Included with General Admission.
  • Cybersecurity Science and Practice Symposium: Poster and classroom presentation sessions with support for hybrid attendance about evidence-based professional and instructional cybersecurity practices -- the human factors of cybersecurity.
  • Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Symposium: Cybersecurity skill development workshops on specialized topics not typically taught in higher education courses but required to develop the skills needed to advance in the cybersecurity profession.
  • Cyber Technology and Careers Symposium: Open spaces supporting an exhibit hall with demonstration sessions and a career fair - combining a job fair and a talent fair. 
  • Cyber Games, Simulations, and Competition Symposium: Individual and team-based interactive challenges and opportunities for hands-on experience with or observation of demonstrations of skills in the Cyber Ready Arcade, including the new Community College Collegiate Defense Competition (3CDC) 

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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
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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
 
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The M8-R SIM is a virtual simulation game made for educating users on the operation of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROV). In the simulation, users maneuver through coral reefs and hunt for crown-of-thorns sea stars. Designed by a team at the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD), students and working-adults can use this resource to prepare for high technology careers, especially those interested in becoming ROV pilots. Educators can also employ the simulator to explore the functions and use of a ROV, discuss career opportunities in STEM, and highlight the effects of climate change on coral reefs. Other project collaborators for the simulation include the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) and the Marine Advanced Technology Education for Inspiration and Innovation (MATE II) project. 


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This 12-page document was developed by the National Convergence Technology Center (CTC) in conjunction with CORD (Center for Occupational Research and Development) to provide a detailed guide to implementing the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model. The BILT model involves creating a group whose membership consists of executives, hiring managers, and technicians from local businesses that hire graduates from technical programs. This allows college technical programs to have direct input into which knowledge, skills, and abilities graduates are gaining to help better prepare them for careers in their field. Topics covered in the document include: Background, Benefits of BILT, Essential Elements of a BILT, Preparing For Your First BILT Meeting, Reporting Back to the BILT, and more. 


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Course Description:

This 2-credit course explores the basics of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human machine interfaces (HMI), as well as how to replace and download a program to get a machine up and running. Through the course, students also learn how to perform minor programming changes and how to communicate with PLCs and HMIs from a computer.

The following are an example of competencies assessed in the course:

  • Explain architecture of a PLC.
  • Associate I/O addresses to field devices.
  • Explore binary and hexadecimal number systems.
  • Explore networking standards.

Course Contents:

Course materials are housed within a Canvas .imscc file. Materials include a syllabus, presentation slides, and lab documents. The syllabus includes a brief description about the course, information about grading, course policies, and a course schedule.

For orientation purposes 620-311-3E1A PLC's and HMI's.pdf is included as a separate attachment and offers a sample of the type of material...


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Screenshot for Alternative Fuels Data Center

The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) is a website published by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the United States Department of Energy. The website "provides a wealth of information and data on alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, fuel-saving strategies, and emerging transportation technologies. This site features interactive tools, calculators, and mapping applications to aid in the implementation of these fuels, vehicles, and strategies. The AFDC functions as a dynamic online hub, providing information, tools, and resources for transportation decision makers seeking domestic alternatives that diversify energy sources and help businesses make wise economic choices."


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This video from Sinclair Community College explores perspectives from data professionals at Ascend Innovations. Complex community health problems, the ways in which data science can address these, challenges associated with data communication, data storytelling, and other data related topics are highlighted. The video recording runs 2:46 minutes in length.


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ATE Resources 6,490
   
New Projects/Centers 51
New Resources 122

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Tool: Generative AI Product Tracker

Generative AI (GAI) is rapidly becoming a staple in higher education, with surveys indicating widespread adoption by students and faculty. In response to the challenges posed by a crowded marketplace, Ithaka S+R partnered with 19 institutions to assess the impact of GAI on education. They have launched a publicly available Product Tracker, cataloging over 100 GAI tools designed for teaching, learning, and research. The Tracker offers insights into pricing, features, and relevant details, helping institutions navigate the evolving landscape.

The accompanying issue brief provides a typology of GAI products and speculates on the future of academic GAI. Most products aim to enhance the research lifecycle, leveraging commercial large language models like ChatGPT. The GAI market is dynamic, with new products continually emerging, suggesting a transformative influence on teaching, learning, and research practices in higher education.


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Upcoming Webinar: How to Use Otter.ai and Glean for Notetaking and Transcription

Discover the potential of Otter.ai and Glean in RIT and DeafTec's upcoming webinar on March 7, 2024, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST. Learn how these web-based applications enhance transcription and notetaking, revolutionizing meetings and classes. Ideal for students with disabilities or as classroom accommodations, these tools ensure organization, productivity, and engagement. 

Otter.ai uses an AI Meeting Assistant to transcribe meetings in real-time, record audio, capture slides, extract action items, and generate an AI meeting summary. Glean can be used to record classes, add notes, and combine transcripts, slides, and other visual supports in one easy-to-use workspace.

Join Mike Sauter, Alternate Media Specialist from Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, California, and explore the power of these apps.

Register now for insights that can transform your notetaking experience. Sign language interpreting and captioning provided. Register online through RIT.


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Upcoming Webinar: Next Generation Electric Vehicle Curriculum

Join Clemson University Center for Workforce Development and Trident Technical College on March 13 at 2 pm for a webinar that explores the future of automotive education with their Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Manufacturing Curriculum, set to come out in Fall 2024.

Experience their new online learning platform, crafted with the collaboration of instructional designers and technology architects. Enriched with video lectures, online assessments, and immersive digital twin simulations, the courses adhere to universal design for learning (UDL) principles, ensuring inclusivity for all learners.

Hear from the minds behind the innovation - industry experts, instructional designers, and technology architects who have worked on the curriculum. Gain valuable insights and inspiration for bringing electric vehicle education to life in your classroom.

Find more information and register on the Zoom webinar link


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American Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference

Join the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for one of the most significant professional development events for leaders in community colleges and stakeholders within the two-year college sector. The annual conference, catering to diverse roles including CEOs, executives, community college faculty, trustees, and industry partners, promises high-energy keynote presentations, thought-provoking breakout sessions, and disruptive technology showcases. Keynote speakers this year include Gayle King, Jack Uldrich, and Anya Kamenetz.

This conference serves as a crucial platform for community college professionals at various levels, from entry-level positions such as administrative assistants and advisors to managers and executives, including deans, directors, and vice presidents. As the community college landscape evolves, the AACC event stands out as a hub for collaboration, innovation, and shared insights in the pursuit of advancing two-year college education.

Learn more about the conference, program, and events on the AACC Conference website. 


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