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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.
National Applied AI Consortium's Community of Practice
Webinar
November 22 Online
The National Applied AI Consortium’s Community of Practice will be a collaborative space for faculty to connect, share, and innovate in the field of AI. This initiative unites educators passionate about advancing AI education and preparing the next generation of AI professionals. It will also offer access to shared resources, peer support, and exclusive professional development opportunities.
Ready to be part of this vibrant network? This upcoming webinar will outline the vision for the CoP and offer an opportunity for you to share your interests. Register today and help shape the future of AI education!
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Northland College Aerospace - Aerial Drone Competition
Student Event
November 25 Thief River Falls, MN
The Aerial Drone Competition offers an exciting educational drone sporting event that focuses on hands-on, student-centered learning.
Teams learn about drones, flight principles, programming, documentation and communication skills while expanding their understanding and building interest for Drone-related workforce and career opportunities.
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ACTE CareerTech VISION
Conference
December 4 San Antonio, TX
ACTE's CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals. Happening Dec. 4-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, VISION offers comprehensive programming covering high-quality CTE in secondary and postsecondary environments and emerging trends in the field to help career and technical educators thrive in their careers. VISION provides attendees with a rich array of networking opportunities, an Expo, hundreds of concurrent program sessions, and numerous networking opportunities. The NSF ATE Community exhibit booth number is 416.
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BIOTECH Pathways: Workshop December 2024
Student Event
December 4 Bel Air, MD
Designed for high school students and families, these workshops are held throughout the year and provide those interested in biotech an opportunity to explore the career path. Learn more about biotechnology careers in Maryland and Harford Community College's Biotechnology AAS and Certificate programs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their students.
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2024 NICE K-12 Conference
Conference
December 9 San Antonio, TX
In its 10th year, the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference has gathered the most dynamic and innovative cybersecurity education leaders and professionals from across the US for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration to promote the discovery of cybersecurity careers and multiple pathways, identify methods to transform learning and much more.
The NICE K12 Conference is known to cybersecurity-related educators and educational stakeholders as the best place to engage with the thought leaders and pioneers leading the charge in classrooms, schools, districts, and regional and statewide cybersecurity education programs. The NICE K12 Conference is the national hub for providing resources in innovative teaching and learning for K12 educators to inspire their students to be the future cybersecurity workforce.
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The AI Summit New York
Summit
December 11 New York, NY
The AI Summit New York focuses on the commercial applications of artificial intelligence. Now in its ninth year, this summit is a must for professionals and businesses eager to capitalize on AI. Uncover strategies to optimize your business processes, innovate with AI-driven products, and generate real-world value. Take this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover new technologies, and refine your approach to AI for sustained commercial success.
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2024 Diesel Technology Competition
Student Event
December 13 Williamsport, PA
Join an action-packed day of skills competition. Diesel students from CTCs and CTEs are invited to compete for scholarships, prizes, and training aids for their programs.
Here's how it works:
- CTC/CTE programs interested in participating in the event will complete an online skills test created by Penn College faculty.
- Students from the top scoring CTCs/CTEs will be invited to a hands-on competition at Penn College.
- At the on-campus event, students will be judged on their skills as they cycle through 10 industry-sponsored competition stations.
At the end of the event the top three participants will receive Penn College scholarships. Each competition station will also have prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners. Additionally, the winning CTC/CTE will receive a cash prize to purchase training aids for their program.
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2025 FCPN Symposium
Conference
January 8 Jensen Beach, FL
The Florida Career Pathways Network (FCPN) invites you to mark your calendars, register, and join the 2025 FCPN Symposium. The Symposium will be held at the beautiful Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa from January 8–10, 2025. Join other Florida Career Pathways and Career and Technical Education leaders and practitioners for a variety of workshops, professional dialogues, and best practice showcases from around the state.
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Combatting vs. Integrating Student AI Use
Webinar
January 8 Online
Navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI in the classroom. Learn strategies to either combat misuse or embrace AI as a learning tool.
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Geo Week 2025
Conference
February 10 Denver, CO
Geo Week is the premier event for increased integration between the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies. It was created as a response to the changing needs of built world and geospatial professionals, and to acknowledge the convergence of technology taking place currently. New technological innovations, the need for remote workflows, and hardware breakthroughs are redefining expectations across teams, organizations, and entire industries. Geo Week is at the center of it all.
Geo Week is the learning and networking nexus of the geospatial and built worlds. Professionals from a wide variety of industries and disciplines convene to advance digital technologies in these sectors. It includes collocated user meetings (ASPRS, MAPPS, USIDB and more to be announced). The 2024 event had 3,400+ registrants, and hosted a record 2,976 actual delegates onsite, including international attendees from 45+ nations. Geo Week 2025 will convene 3,000+ attendees from 6 continents.
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Battle of the AI’s
Webinar
February 12 Online
Uncover the strengths and weaknesses of different AI platforms. This engaging session compares top AI systems to help educators choose the best fit for their needs.
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2025 NEVC Annual Conference - "Let's Learn from California"
Conference
February 19 Hayward, CA
As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles, there’s no better place to gather, learn, and share than California—an epicenter of innovation and a leader in the EV revolution. You are invited to the 3rd Annual National Electric Vehicle Consortium (NEVC) Conference, taking place from February 19-21, 2025, at Chabot College in Hayward, California.
This year’s theme, “Let’s Learn from California,” draws inspiration from the state’s pioneering efforts in electric vehicle adoption and sustainability. Just as the world will turn its eyes to California for the upcoming Olympics, the NEVC is bringing together the best minds and practices in EV from across the country to this hub of progress.
Conference Highlights:
- A full day of meetings, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders and peers.
- An exclusive tour of some of California’s most advanced EV facilities, offering firsthand insights into the state’s cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure.
- Professional Development Day for faculty, focused on CYBER, hosted by NCyTE. This session is designed to equip educators with the latest tools and knowledge to prepare the next generation of EV technicians with the cyber knowledge they need.
This conference is not just about learning from California—it’s about sharing our own best practices and expanding our professional networks in the process.
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FLY-ND Conference 2025
Conference
March 2 Fargo, ND
This conference is an opportunity to learn more about aviation in North Dakota and network with the aviation community. Throughout the conference, sessions will be held for pilots, mechanics, airport managers, and general aviation enthusiasts.
- Learn from Aviation Industry Leaders
- IA Renewal Credits
- Associations Annual Business Meetings
- Networking Opportunities
- Icebreaker Events
- Exhibitors Night
- Hall of Fame Banquet
- Educational Sessions
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ATE Projects and Centers
Mfg
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
Gen
General Advanced Technological Education topics include:
- Evaluation
- Learning research
- Recruitment
- Teacher preparation
Info
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
This 9-page professional development activity, provided by Cape Fear Community College, introduces STEM instructors to the proper use of volumetric pipettes (or pipets). The laboratory procedure provides background on the use, parts, and setup of a volumetric pipette, an introductory problem, instructions for the lab, and lab questions. In the first part of the activity, participants will deliver various amounts of water into a container using a volumetric pipette, aiming to deliver the exact amount of liquid specified. In the second part, participants will use volumetric pipettes make solutions containing water and copper sulfate pentahydrate to generate a calibration curve on an ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrometer. Additionally, a spreadsheet is included, allowing an instructor to input the participant's laboratory data to determine if their tolerance meets industry and glassware standards.
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These three resources summarize the results of the Workforce Summit for Industry 4.0 launched by the Corporate Member Council of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASSE). The Workforce Summit for Industry 4.0 brought together "experts, academic leaders, and other community stakeholders to plan how to transform education of the skilled technical workforce to respond to the fourth industrial revolution." The 3-page infographic, 4-page executive summary/policymaker's briefing, and the 8-page white paper each provide an overview of the summit in varying detail. The resources introduce the summit and discuss its goals, its themes, key recommendations for technician education, and examples of promising instructional models. Additionally, the white paper summarizes and discusses the findings of each webinar featured in the summit.
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This 172-page resource was developed as a reference guide for the IT Skill Standards 2020 and Beyond project grant, explaining in step-by-step detail how to collaborate with employers to develop future-facing technical skill standards and then use that work to align curriculum to workforce needs. This guide also provides a hard copy of the final version "products" the grant created (KSA+Ts - knowledge, skills, abilities, and tasks, key performance indicators, employability skills, student learning outcomes, and degree expectations).
A companion report on the impacts and outcomes of the ITSS project is available to view separately.
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This 16-page case study describes the STEM Guitar Project. Guitar building, thermally modified wood, torrefied wood, materials science, making decisions for products and materials, and other related areas are highlighted. Background information on the STEM Guitar Project, emails between project stakeholders, and takeaways are also provided.
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This Android application from Purdue University provides a simulation of the work that advanced manufacturing technicians perform, including details on the work that they perform in automation and data exchange. The simulation is composed of five sections, including an introduction and four sequential storylines. In the simulation, learners role play as a novice technician at a manufacturing company that produces printed paper products. The simulation helps learners develop skills in communication, problem-solving, working in a diverse workplace, and more. A VR headset is required to run the application. Installation instructions are provided in the downloadable ZIP file alongside an Android Package and four Android Opaque Binary Blob files.
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| Active ATE Centers | 20 |
| Active ATE Projects | 300 |
| ATE Resources | 6,735 |
| New Projects/Centers | 60 |
| New Resources | 155 |
ATE Resources by Subject Area
ATE Events by Subject Area
Upcoming Event: NAAIC Community of Practice Kickoff Meeting
The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) announced a kickoff meeting for its new Community of Practice (CoP) on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. This interactive session will bring together educators from diverse institutions to explore innovative approaches to teaching AI, foster collaboration, and provide access to resources.
The CoP is designed to support educators at all levels of experience, offering tools, professional development, and a network of peers interested in advancing AI education. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, share ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of AI in the classroom.
The kickoff meeting will feature:
- An introduction to the CoP’s vision and goals.
- Discussions on how participants can engage and benefit.
- Opportunities to share input and connect with other educators.
Faculty interested in enhancing their AI teaching strategies are encouraged to attend and become part of this new initiative.
For more information and to RSVP, visit the Zoom Webinar Link.
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Community College Fundraising Post COVID
According to an article by Community College Daily, post-pandemic fundraising at community colleges is evolving, with a stronger emphasis on values alignment and flexibility in donations. South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has seen donors show increased interest in issues such as students' basic needs and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In states like Washington, where DEI work faces fewer legal restrictions, SPSCC has gained support from donors hesitant to contribute in states with stricter regulations.
Meanwhile, the role of traditional in-person events has diminished, with colleges leaning on social media and digital storytelling to connect with donors. The Orange Coast College (OCC) Foundation, for example, has seen fundraising success through campaigns and digital engagement rather than large galas. Both SPSCC and OCC are prioritizing smaller, more personal donor interactions, which advancement leaders argue are more cost-effective and impactful. This shift aligns with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's (CASE) advice to community colleges: focus on meaningful engagement, build long-term relationships, and maximize return on investment...
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Upcoming Event: AI Summit New York
The AI Summit New York returns for its ninth year, taking place December 11-12, 2024, at the Javits Center in New York City. A premier event in the AI industry, the summit highlights the commercial potential of artificial intelligence, providing attendees with insights on optimizing business processes, driving innovation, and creating tangible value with AI-driven solutions.
Geared toward professionals, businesses, and students, the event offers a valuable platform to network with industry leaders, explore the latest AI technologies, and deepen strategies for sustainable success in the AI space. Registration options range from a $29 Expo Pass to a $1,499 Delegate Pass, accommodating up to 5,000 participants ready to shape the future of AI.
Register on the AI Summit website.
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New Research: EDUCAUSE Horizon Report on Cybersecurity and Privacy
The 2024 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report on Cybersecurity and Privacy addresses the evolving challenges and innovations in protecting privacy and security in higher education. It highlights the increasing complexity of cybersecurity due to global political tensions, technological advances, and societal shifts. With contributions from experts worldwide, the report examines how issues like state legislation, the rapid rise of AI, and the instability from ongoing conflicts impact data protection and institutional security.
Areas covered include the need for improved security measures like Zero Trust architectures, advanced encryption, and comprehensive risk management approaches. The report also emphasizes the role of proactive security awareness and regulatory compliance frameworks, such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, to better safeguard sensitive information.
Reflecting on the insights gathered, the report says scenarios that explore the future of cybersecurity in academia, urging institutions to prepare for both opportunities and risks brought about by AI and other cutting-edge technologies. It calls for a proactive, adaptive...
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