Virtual Reality, Other ATE resources Keep Advanced Technology Going

This 2-page article, from Community College Journal, describes several initiatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) community. The article briefly describes these initiatives and how they adapted during COVID-19. The initiatives are led by community college faculty and involve teaching cutting-edge technologies that utilize virtual reality, augmented reality, and other remote-learning tools. These initiatives include the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), MATE Inspiration for Innovation (MATE II), DRONETECH, the Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT), and more. "The ATE initiatives featured here are just a sampling of the model programs that maximize accessibility for students and alignment with employers' expectations for the skilled technical workforce."