ATE Events — December 2025

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During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of solar power including the science and technology of solar PV and thermal energy. Organizers will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on, energy-based learning.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a $150 kit before the 3 hour virtual training and we will go through how to use these materials in the classroom. This workshop has self-guided and in-person components.

Registration closes November 24th so you receive materials prior to the workshop.

(2 days)

Sheraton Music City Hotel777 McGavock PikeNashvilleTN37214

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is the premier event for K-12th grade cybersecurity educators. In its 11th 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.

Lewis and Clark Community College5800 Godfrey RoadGodfreyIL62035

This workshop empowers university, community college, and high school faculty, staff, counselors, and academic advisors with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices and curriculum development. Participants will explore practical applications of AI, including lesson planning, designing engaging and interactive content, creating dynamic assessments, and customizing individualized student learning experiences. Additionally, the workshop will highlight how to enable students to use AI in ethical and productive ways across various disciplines.

Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world examples, faculty will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s transformative role in education. They will also explore new forms of student engagement, ensuring responsible AI use in both teaching and learning environments. This workshop prepares educators to harness AI to enhance classroom instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and equip students with the skills needed to navigate an AI-driven future.

This workshop also includes a 4-hour virtual session on December 12.

(4 days)

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center2800 Opryland Dr.NashvilleTN37214

ACTE's CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals. Happening Dec. 9-12 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, 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.

December doesn’t have to mean burnout. Join for a refreshing 60-minute virtual session to reflect, recharge, and learn how to keep your PEACE through the busiest season of the year. 

These webinars are FREE for Women in Manufacturing members and only $35 for nonmembers, making them accessible and valuable for all professionals.

Hear from Jack Dever, Chief Technology Officer at AVN, who will introduce AVN’s capabilities for process development and talk through their process, including work they have done to develop a technology package for converting glucose to a commodity chemical. 

In this community conversation, ATE PIs, project evaluators, and staff will reflect on the lessons learned throughout 2025 and discuss how these insights can be applied to enhance evaluation practices moving forward.

(4 days)

Hyatt Regency Maui200 Nohea Kai DrLahainaHI96761

Since 1968, the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) has been known worldwide as the longest-standing working scientific conferences in Information Technology Management. HICSS provides a highly interactive working environment for top scholars from academia and the industry from over 60 countries to exchange ideas in various areas of information, computer, and system sciences. According to Microsoft Academic, HICSS ranks the 36th in terms of citations among 4,444 conferences in all fields worldwide.

Northland Community and Technical College Aerospace Site1101 State Hwy 1Thief River FallsMN56701

Scouting America Merit Badge Day will be held at Northland Community & Technical College. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging classes, including Aviation, First Aid, Welding, Law Enforcement, and Citizenship in the Nation. This event is designed to give Scouts hands-on learning experiences while working toward their merit badges.

Join for this wind-focused, three-hour virtual workshop to explore the science of wind power!

During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of wind power including the science and technology of wind turbines and blade design. Presenters will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.

Registration closes December 27th so you receive materials prior to the workshop.

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Ongoing

This workshop empowers university, community college, and high school faculty, staff, counselors, and academic advisors with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices and curriculum development. Participants will explore practical applications of AI, including lesson planning, designing engaging and interactive content, creating dynamic assessments, and customizing individualized student learning experiences. Additionally, the workshop will highlight how to enable students to use AI in ethical and productive ways across various disciplines.

Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world examples, faculty will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s transformative role in education. They will also explore new forms of student engagement, ensuring responsible AI use in both teaching and learning environments. This workshop prepares educators to harness AI to enhance classroom instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and equip students with the skills needed to navigate an AI-driven future.

As the bioeconomy grows, so does the need for innovative and inclusive life science education. The BioBuilder Educational Foundation is a nonprofit founded at MIT that aims to meet this challenge by equipping high school students and teachers with engaging, project-based synthetic biology and biotechnology curricula. Since 2011, BioBuilder has reached over 87,000 students and teachers across 50 U.S. states and 80 countries.

This talk will explore how BioBuilder addresses key chokepoints in the education-to-workforce pipeline: increasing student engagement in science, supporting educators with high-quality resources, and building partnerships with industry and community colleges. Early data from longitudinal studies and program impact assessments will highlight BioBuilder’s scalable contributions to STEM learning and job readiness. Designed for educators, researchers, and students alike, this session offers a model for how biological engineering can be taught in ways that are both rigorous and inclusive—broadening participation in the workforce and empowering students to pursue meaningful, well-paying careers—with or without a traditional four-year degree.

Speakers:
Dr. Natalie Kuldell
Charlene (Char) Montgomery 

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Past

Join CISA Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA) Donald Hester for a concise presentation covering the latest cyber threat landscape and an overview of CISA's key resources. This briefing will provide actionable insights to enhance your organization's cybersecurity posture and highlight tools and services available to support your resilience efforts.

(3 days)

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center900 Convention Center BlvdNew OrleansLA70130

Consisting of a dedicated exhibitor pavilion and a multi-track technical conference program this co-location capitalizes on the tremendous amount of synergy between the WorkBoat and Underwater Intervention audience. Underwater Intervention started in 1993 when the MTS ROV Committee and the Association of Diving Contractors International joined together to create the world's premier conference for Commercial Diving, ROVs, Underwater Surveys, AUVs, and Underwater Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Operations.

As we honor National Native American Heritage Month in November, join this special two-hour panel presentation with representatives from Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache School. 

Learn how dual credit programs, local access to higher education, and workforce partnerships help students stay connected to their community while preparing for high-demand careers. The model integrates culture, language, and hands-on learning from early childhood through college and career training.  Hear how this collaborative approach is strengthening both student outcomes and the Mescalero Apache Tribe’s future.

(2 days)

San José State UniversityOne Washington SquareSan JoséCA95152

This workshop empowers university, community college, and high school faculty, staff, counselors, and academic advisors with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices and curriculum development. Participants will explore practical applications of AI, including lesson planning, designing engaging and interactive content, creating dynamic assessments, and customizing individualized student learning experiences. Additionally, the workshop will highlight how to enable students to use AI in ethical and productive ways across various disciplines.

Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world examples, faculty will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s transformative role in education. They will also explore new forms of student engagement, ensuring responsible AI use in both teaching and learning environments. This workshop prepares educators to harness AI to enhance classroom instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and equip students with the skills needed to navigate an AI-driven future.

Discover how Ivy Tech instructors turned the AMTEC Institute training into a real-world impact. In this peer-led session, you’ll learn how three faculty members built a classroom-ready trainer, introduced Industry 4.0 concepts, and reshaped curriculum to better prepare students for today’s manufacturing careers. Walk away with actionable ideas and proven strategies you can apply in your own program.

ATE PIs, project evaluators, and staff will explore the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance project evaluation processes. Participants will discuss how they integrate AI into data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve efficiency and insights.

AI is transforming the world of work, and educators play a critical role in helping students adapt. Join this interactive info session to learn how community college faculty and staff can use LinkedIn’s labor-market insights and learning resources to guide students through this change.

Discover how to identify where AI is creating new demand for roles and skills, connect those insights to learning opportunities, and help students build strong profiles and leverage AI-powered job search tools to showcase their skills.

Presenters

  • Talia Fujita, Senior Manager, Social Impact Partnerships, LinkedIn
  • Casey Weston, Senior Manager, Public Policy and Economic Graph
  • Katrina Enos, Senior Social Impact Manager, Employee & Community Programs

Day 1: Overview of the IEDB curation process, database structure, and content. The different database query features will be demonstrated and a research example will be provided.

Day 2: Overview of the epitope prediction and analysis tools for both the Next-Generation tools and classic Analysis Resource.

Day 3: Specialized topics will be covered including specific tools, the IEDB application programming interface (API), and other areas of research, such as HIV and cancer. 

The registration form must be filled out by Nov. 7th. Applicants will receive email notification of acceptance in the coming weeks, a calendar invitation, Zoom details, and a workshop agenda closer to the event. The workshop will be recorded and details will be shared with those registered.

Calling CTE Instructors who teach manufacturing, engineering, and related courses - join for a dynamic two-day training designed to elevate your Industry 4.0 skills! Experience hands-on learning with cutting-edge equipment and expert guidance from nationally recognized trainers. Session topics include: Industry 4.0 skills, Competency-Based Education, virtual/augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and funding resources. Travel assistance and stipends may be available for instructors who complete the program and meet requirements. You will also gain access to a resource portal, and monthly virtual Community of Practice sessions featuring industry partners and educational peers sharing best practices.

Faculty Coffee Hours are a time to get together (virtually) and discuss topics of interest for Energy Faculty each month.

AI is transforming education and energy systems worldwide. From innovative tools for personalized learning to streamlining research and administrative tasks, faculty are pioneering ways to integrate AI into STEM and energy programs. Join us for the conversation!