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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.
NCyTE Monthly Meeting
Meeting
September 19 Online
Education, Certifications, and Experience: How Does the Modern Workforce Survive
This presentation explores the zero-sum dynamic between formal education, industry certifications, and real-world experience. The presentation highlights how competing demands create falsified talent shortages and misaligned hiring practices while proposing a balanced approach to harmonize these pillars. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges of this conflict and learn strategies to foster collaboration and standardization, addressing the need for a more effective and inclusive approach to hiring.
Presenter
Paul Ruffalo is a dedicated son, uncle, husband, father, and community advocate whose professional journey reflects the same commitment he brings to his personal life. With over 25 years of experience spanning technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and auditing, Paul currently serves as the Head of Internal Audit at Collins Community Credit Union and teaches Cybersecurity and Compliance at Kirkwood Community College. His diverse background includes vCISO advisory work, podcasting, nonprofit leadership, and recognition as an award-winning Agentic AI designer.
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Girls In Aviation Day At Flying Cloud Airport
Student Event
September 20 Eden Prairie, MN
Bring your family, friends, troop, and group to learn more about STEM and aviation careers, including pilots, mechanics, and more. Pilots, aircraft, local companies, aviation schools, and many professionals will be on hand to discuss careers in aviation and STEM to help inspire future generations to follow their own dreams into a future in aviation. Representatives from commercial aviation, the US Military, corporate/business aviation, general aviation, Collegiate, UAV, and MORE will attend this event to meet with you.
Hands-on educational activities will be demonstrated in The Discovery Hangar to help attendees learn about the principles of aviation and STEM.
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NERC Deep Dive
Meeting
September 22 Online
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Using Drones in Energy Courses
Webinar
September 22 Online
CREATE Faculty Coffee Hours are a time to get together (virtually) and discuss topics of interest for Energy Faculty each month. Please come to these sessions prepared to share your experiences and ideas on the specified topic (what has worked or maybe what hasn’t worked). If you don’t have experiences or ideas on the specific topic, please come and learn from your colleagues. This will be an opportunity to share and brainstorm ideas together.
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BioMADE Webinar | Downstream Processing – A Focus on Spray Drying and Fluid Bed Processing
Webinar
September 23 Online
AVEKA Group was founded in 1994 as a spin off from 3M as a particle processing company. The company has focused on developing and manufacturing particulate materials with novel and value-added attributes for the personal care, food, automotive, and industrial chemical markets. An overview of AVEKA and its approach to collaborative contract development and manufacturing will be presented by AVEKA’s CEO, Willie Hendrickson. This close co-development of new processes and novel materials with customers will focus on the use of down stream drying processing for biological materials and be discussed with respect to the potential to fast-track economic pathways to production. This will include examples where scale-up development time (transition through the development valley of death) was dramatically shortened, and production costs were minimized. Fundamental explanation of both spray drying and fluid bed drying will also be presented. Examples will include spray drying of fermented materials, neutralized short chain fatty acids, and cellulose fibers; extraction and spray drying of biological value-added components; and fluid bed drying and agglomeration of enzymes, yeasts, and proteins.
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FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference
Conference
September 24 Seattle, WA
Shape the Future with Vision and AI. Discover the latest in machine vision, AI-driven automation, and transformative tech reshaping industries — connect, learn, and innovate with the best in the field.
Join industry leaders and tech innovators to explore the latest in machine vision, computer vision, and AI-driven automation. See real-world AI applications, cutting-edge technologies, and expert insights shaping industries like manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, and logistics.
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2025 NSF ATE Funding & Mentor-Connect Opportunities
Webinar
September 24 ,
Join Mentor-Connect Principal Investigator Pamela Silvers and National Science Foundation program officers to learn valuable information about NSF’s Advanced Technological Education program funding and Mentor-Connect’s mentoring for teams developing ATE proposals from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, September 24. The webinar on Zoom is free.
The session will begin with an overview of the ATE program, including available grant funding tracks, deadlines, key funding variables, and expert tips for developing a competitive proposal. In the second half, explore Mentor-Connect’s system of support designed specifically for two-year college faculty and institutions new to ATE funding. Learn about eligibility criteria, how to get started, and the next steps to connect with experienced mentors and resources that can guide you through the proposal process.
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Community of Practice - Knowledge and Skills for Applied AI degree
Meeting
September 26 Online
Join for this upcoming Community of Practice session as presenters discuss the first-ever national Knowledge and Skills framework for an Associate degree in Applied AI. Developed with direct input from our Business Industry Leadership Team, this framework outlines the core competencies needed to prepare students for AI careers with a 2-year associate’s degree.
Learn how to apply the KSA framework at your institution, align your curriculum with workforce needs, and collaborate with peers leading AI program development across the country.
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CCPI-Cast: Transforming Teaching and Learning with AI
Webinar
September 26 Online
Join the upcoming NSF-ATE CCPI WEBCAST titled A Live Demonstration for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators
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Intro to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Faculty and Staff
Webinar
September 26 Online
You are invited to participate in a custom series of instructor-led webinars designed to provide community college faculty and staff with a practical introduction to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot. The two training sessions cover effective prompting, ethical AI use, and real-world applications for educators and administrators. Through interactive discussions and hands-on examples, participants will learn how to integrate AI tools into their workflows to enhance productivity and decision-making.
The first training, Introduction to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Faculty and Staff, provides an essential overview of Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot. The follow-up trainings, focused on practical strategies for incorporating AI-driven tools into daily responsibilities, are divided into focused sessions for Faculty and for Staff.
Sessions:
- Introduction to Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Faculty and Staff (Sept 26, 1 to 2 PM EST)
- Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Faculty (Sept 30, 1 to 2 PM EST)
- Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot for Staff (Sept 30, 3 to 4 PM EST)
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CS Bootcamp - Workshop
Workshop
October 1 Detroit, MI
This two-day workshop will equip educators with a fundamental computer science curriculum, connections to educational robotics, and lay the groundwork to integrate computer science into core curriculum.
The workshop will include an introduction to Code.org content presented by Oakland Schools and the application of a microbit and robotic vehicle presented by the Square One Education Network.
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Communicating What Matters: Understanding and Sharing ATE Project Outcomes and Impact
Webinar
October 1 Online
When it comes to telling the story of your ATE project, simply sharing results is not enough. This webinar is designed to help project teams and evaluators understand the difference between outcomes and impact, recognize who needs to hear your story, and apply strategies to share it effectively. This webinar will explore what outcomes and impact look like in the ATE context, how to identify key audiences, and how to use clear, engaging communication to make your message meaningful. Join to gain practical tools and confidence to share your project’s impact in ways that matter.
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2025 AISES National Conference
Conference
October 2 Minneapolis, MN
The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.
The AISES National Conference isn’t just an event—it’s a transformative experience that connects, empowers, and inspires Indigenous People in STEM.
The conference includes:
- Largest college and career fair in Indian Country
- Research competitions
- Multi-sessions and multi-tracks in STEM, business, research and educator topics
- Impressive keynote speakers
- Opening and closing ceremonies including entertainment
- Student awards ceremony
- Networking suites
- Talking Circles
- Traditional Powwow and Indigenous Artisan Marketplace
- STEM Activity Day
- hackAISES (hackathon)
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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 video from the Internet Scout Research Group is part of a series that highlights student success stories related to advanced technological education (ATE) programs. In this video, Emily Mackzum discusses her experiences with Northwest Arkansas Community College's Integrated Design program and how it prepared her for working in fabrication. Mackzum discusses her career path and her current position as a lead fabricator for a company that repurposes old bike frames. Funding for the program from the National Science Foundation (NSF) is also explored.
The video runs 4:45 minutes in length.
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Collection description:
This collection, from the Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge Support (NACK) Center at Pennsylvania State University, includes modules that introduce various aspects of nanotechnology. The modules are "designed to be used in workshops, courses, and overview lectures to introduce nanotechnology and its applications." Topics covered include the history of nanotechnology, nanomedicine, characterization, nanofabrication, and more.
Course Contents:
Each module consists of presentation slides that cover a certain topic in nanotechnology. Some slides include presenter notes with information and tips for teaching content. Included are copies of each module in English and Spanish. Also available are supplemental video clips that correspond to certain slides. Video clips either demonstrate nanotechnology concepts or generate student interest.
For orientation purposes Module #1 (updated 1-6-2011) is included as a separate attachment and offers a sample of...
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This 9-page unpublished paper, provided by Northwestern Connecticut Community College (NCCC), discusses the impact of NCCC's grant project that aimed to increase "student interest and capability to enter STEM programs and technical careers by building a pipeline from middle school to high school, on to college and into the workforce." For the project, NCCC partnered with Torrington High School to provide teachers with support and professional development training, externships in industry, and materials and funds needed to implement technical lessons into classroom instruction. The paper goes into detail on the project and its results, describing the impact it had on teachers, students, and curriculum development at Torrington High School. Included are excerpts from interviews with high school teachers that participated in the project.
Classroom materials developed as a part of the project are available to view separately.
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These 21-page guidelines "provide methods, strategies, and templates for community college programs to easily implement and host speed networking events to support student recruitment and retention in their technical education programs." The guidelines were developed from biotechnology speed networking events held at City College of San Francisco, Austin Community College, and Johnston Community College, and provide a step-by-step guide for each phase of the speed networking process. Included are the following sections:
- Organization & Coordination
- Timeline
- Speed Networking Event Planning
- Benefits & Outcomes
- Variations on Implementation
- Recruitment
- Skill Building and Retention
- Maintaining Alumni Network and Community
- In-person Events
- Management
- Who could do the work?
- Creating and Sharing Materials
- Speed Networking Event Tips & FAQs
- Tips for Getting Started
- Tips for Sustainable Implementation (Building Speed Networking into your Program)
- ...
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This 15-page report, provided by the Cybersecurity Education for Advanced Manufacturing Organizations (CAMO) project, summarizes the build process for CAMO training scenarios, the results of implementing scenarios, and the lessons learned throughout. The training scenarios were developed by CAMO to address poor cybersecurity defenses in manufacturing organizations and the lack of security awareness among engineering technicians. The scenarios were designed to make cybersecurity instruction as accessible as possible, and can be used in both face-to-face and remote learning environments. The report provides an overview of the scenarios, discussing the content of each, their development, how to use them, and their impact on students. The scenarios have been used in high schools, two-year colleges, and four-year colleges. The report includes statistics on the efficacy of the each scenario. Also discussed in detail is the virtual industrial control system (ICS) designed for the project,...
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| Active ATE Centers | 19 |
| Active ATE Projects | 298 |
| ATE Resources | 6,923 |
| New Projects/Centers | 101 |
| New Resources | 40 |
ATE Resources by Subject Area
ATE Events by Subject Area
New Issue: Community College Journal
The August/September issue of the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Community College Journal is now available online and in print through subscription. A featured publication by AACC, this journal provides contemporary information, insights, strategies, and connections for those in academia, industry, government, and workforce development.
The latest issue highlights:
- AACC's announcement of its next president and CEO, DeRionne Pollard.
- Trends in the green building industry, including within higher education.
- The importance of organizational culture, culture-building, and leadership in quickly evolving landscapes.
- Ways to prevent burnout and initiative fatigue in the face of rapid change.
AACC's August/September publication of the Community College Journal can be accessed online here, and archived issues can be viewed in AACC’s library.
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Supplemental Funding Opportunity: NSF DCL Supports AI Initiatives for High School Students
In a recent Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), the National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced an invitation for supplemental funding requests from current Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) and Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grantees to test, integrate, or build upon AI-based career learning opportunities and workforce preparation efforts for high school students.
To be eligible for additional funding, proposals must demonstrate partnership among community colleges, high schools, and industry collaborators. Supported activities include curriculum development, micro-internships, hands-on training, certification programs, and dual enrollment opportunities.
To determine eligibility prior to official proposal submission, contact the “Expanding AI Career and Skilled Technical Workforce Opportunities in Support of High School Students” program leads by providing a two-page summary of the planned funding request, including its budget, to:
- [email protected] for current ExLENT awardees
- [email protected] for current ATE awardees
If approved to submit, supplemental requests are due by December 15th, 2025.
NSF ATE and ExLENT program officers...
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Upcoming Event: FOCUS - Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference
Hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the 2025 FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference will be held on September 24-25, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Seattle in Seattle, Washington.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in AI-driven automation, robotics, machine vision, and transformative technology, with applications for fields including manufacturing, aerospace engineering, and information technology. Industry leaders will share expert insights on the latest AI trends and innovations, helping attendees learn, grow, and stay at the forefront of advancements.
The FOCUS conference will offer interactive exhibits for hands-on exploration of AI-based technologies, various networking opportunities to foster connection, and a variety of panel and keynote speaker presentations.
To learn more or to register for the event, visit the 2025 FOCUS conference's website.
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New Research: Mixed Results on the Impact of Non-degree Credentials
A recent report from the American Enterprise Institute and the Burning Glass Institute analyzes non-degree credentials for the potential to lead to increased earnings, position advancements, or career changes.
In the report, the American Enterprise Institute notes varied results surrounding non-degree credentials, with only 12% offering the opportunity for significant salary gains. Almost one-fifth of the learners studied saw no increases in wage after program completion, and few experienced career advancements. On the other hand, the top non-degree credentials were associated with an approximately $5,000 salary bump and a 17 times chance of promotion one year later. Even within specific fields, reported outcomes were mixed, including the professions of data science, accounting, and marketing.
To make report findings more accessible, the American Enterprise Institute and the Burning Glass Institute have developed an interactive dashboard with detailed information on the thousands of non-degree credentials studied.
Read the full report on non-degree credentials and career outcomes here.
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