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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.
Bridging Skills Gaps through Desktop Simulations
Webinar
April 1
Learn about the immersive desktop-based simulations that the EARTh Center has available for educators and how they are created and utilized in the classroom.
The session will highlight the HAZWOPER-related training modules and simulations created by the EARTh Center in conjunction with the National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education.
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Mentor-Connect: NSF ATE Annual Report: Beyond the Boxes
Webinar
April 1
This webinar includes an Overview of NSF reporting requirements and how to monitor these requirements in Research.gov. There will be a deep dive into the preparation of Annual Reports, including how the project evaluation and how the evaluator’s report becomes part of the annual report to NSF.
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AI in Business: A Faculty Primer for Community College
Webinar
April 3
Introductory webinar that offers a practical overview of how Artificial Intelligence is transforming modern business operations. Tailored for community college faculty, it explores AI’s role in decision-making, customer engagement, marketing, finance, and supply chain strategy, highlighting how data-driven tools are redefining agility, personalization, and efficiency across industries. Participants will examine real-world applications and industry challenges such as workforce readiness and ethical deployment, while gaining insights into preparing students with the critical skills to thrive in AI-enabled roles. Whether teaching management, entrepreneurship, or marketing, this session equips educators to frame AI not just as a tech trend, but as a powerful lens for understanding business innovation.
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ATE Project Talks: Cell and Immunotherapy and Faculty-Industry Engagement
Webinar
April 3 ,
Talk 1: Cell and Immunotherapy
Speaker: Guy Hamilton, PhD, University of Washington, WA
ATE project: Cell and Immunotherapy Hub
Talk 2: Faculty-Industry Engagement
Speakers: Terri Quenzer, PhD, MiraCosta College, CA and Project PI, Dominique Ingato
ATE project: Building Strategic Faculty-Industry Engagement to Advance BioScience Workforce Development
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AMTEC Institute for I4.0 Innovation Community of Practice: From Classroom to Manufacturing Lab
Webinar
April 7
Curious how mobile manufacturing labs and Industry 4.0 credentials can bring advanced manufacturing concepts to life for students? In this Community of Practice session, the Lakeshore College team will showcase a mobile manufacturing lab and share how their Industry 4.0–aligned credentials support hands-on learning and workforce readiness. Participants will also gain practical tips and classroom strategies for integrating Industry 4.0 concepts into existing courses and labs. Leave with fresh ideas and inspiration to enhance manufacturing instruction across secondary and postsecondary programs. Also, you will not want to miss a special announcement regarding the Student Smartforce Summit hosted at the International Manufacturing Technology Show this September!
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Mentor-Connect Webinar: Preparing Forms for your NSF ATE Proposal
Webinar
April 8
Forms can make up 2/3 of a final proposal submission and impact the quality and accuracy of a proposal. This webinar will provide an overview of proposal forms that need to be completed, share information about how to navigate and do this work in Research.gov, and highlight specifics about completing each required form.
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Northland Expo 2026 - East Grand Forks Campus
Student Event
April 9 East Grand Forks, MN
This event give students 10-12 grade to explore real career paths, hands-on workshops, and experience what college feels like. Northland Expo gives potential students a preview of what's ahead and what is possible.
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Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice
Webinar
April 9
Hosted by MassTimber@MSU, WoodWorks, and American Wood Council, this quarterly, virtual gathering will enable those who are engaged in mass timber projects and initiatives across Michigan to access technical assistance and peer learning in a supportive and confidential environment.
Dr. Mojgan Nejad, MSU Department of Forestry will present about her lab’s innovation in lignin-based adhesives, coatings, and foams and pathways to commercializing these biodegradable, lower-carbon options in mass timber products.
Who should join? Designers, engineers, developers, building owners, construction managers, installers, code officials, forest products producers, and more—all actively involved in mass timber projects in Michigan.
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AURI’s Blended Approach to Catalyzing Innovation
Webinar
April 9
AURI catalyzes innovation, blending commercialization support from applied research and business development know-how to advance new ideas utilizing agricultural feedstocks to the market. Through its business and technical expertise, physical infrastructure consisting of laboratories, pilot space, and equipment, AURI is a trusted partner for farmers, small to medium-sized businesses, corporations, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs to propel their ideas to the next level.
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Competitions At EFx Dallas 2026
Student Event
April 10 Dallas, TX
Go beyond the classroom or laboratory and put engineering design principles to the test by applying them in ASME Student Competitions! This year's EFx Dallas will host: ASME e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (e-HPVC)
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AACC 2026
Conference
April 10 Seattle, WA
Since 1920, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has been the go-to organization for the nation’s predominately associate degree-granting regionally accredited institutions. The association hosts one of the largest convenings of community college professionals and offers engaging speakers, relevant professional development, and unsurpassed networking opportunities. AACC Annual provides access to the nation’s community college leaders who collectively serve more than 40 percent of the nation’s undergraduates.
AACC Annual creates opportunities to design and solve today’s priority challenges and to identify opportunities and innovation to support the country’s community college students.
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Bio Career Prep Series: Negotiating for What You Need
Student Event
April 10 Online
Join Fridays from 11 AM to 1 PM PT (1-3 PM CT/2-4 PM ET) for the 2026 free interactive Bioscience Career Preparation Series. Learn how about your power in the interview process, the important skills needed for workplace success that may not be taught in classrooms, and then get a chance to speed network with bioscience industry professionals!
Series: Fridays, February 13th - April 24th
Topic: Workplace Navigation: Negotiating for What You Need
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KidWind - Marine & Hydropower 101
Workshop
April 11 Online
Join this this marine and hydropower virtual workshop to explore the science of water based power!
During this virtual workshop, educators will learn the foundations of water power including the science and technology of hydropower turbines. Presenters will also introduce activities for the classroom that engage students in dynamic, hands-on energy-based learning.
Registration closes March 28th so you receive materials prior to the workshop.
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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 219-page textbook, created for the ELCT 241: Introduction to Industrial Automation course at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, covers concepts related to motors and sensors found in an industrial environment. The course familiarizes students with industrial automation through the study of motors and censors, equipping students with "the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the automated workplace of tomorrow." Also included are review questions for various sections. The textbook consists of the following parts:
- Fundamentals of Sensors
- Load Sensors and Pressure Sensing Technologies
- Temperature, Flow Control, and Vision Sensors
- DC [direct current] Motors
- Stepper Motors
- AC [alternating current] Motors
Upon completing this course students should be able to do the following:
- Implement and manage automated systems
- Analyze data and optimize processes
- Troubleshoot and maintain automated equipment
- Communicate affectively within an automated work environment
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This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, teaches students which patients, from a variety of samples, have diabetes. Students will measure "...the glucose concentration of several synthetic blood and urine samples..." This contains a 13-page teacher guide, that provides preparation information, materials needed, and instructional procedure. The lab also includes a student guide, presentation on Biosensors, and a Jeopardy Game relating to the subject.
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This 30-page article, published by Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, examines "programs and practices employed by ATE [Advanced Technological Education] grantee centers and projects and their potential link to economic development." Featured in the article are four case studies "exemplifying how ATE grantees intentionally engage community college technician education in economic development." Each case study includes an overview of the featured ATE grantee center along with its unique outreach involvement in economic development. The article covers the following centers:
- Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE)
- The Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT)
- Consortium for Alabama Regional Center for Automotive Manufacturing
(CARCAM) - InnovATEBIO Center
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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 | 15 |
| Active ATE Projects | 282 |
| ATE Resources | 7,044 |
| New Projects/Centers | 62 |
| New Resources | 74 |
ATE Resources by Subject Area
ATE Events by Subject Area
Upcoming Event: AACC Annual Conference
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Annual Conference offers relevant professional development and networking opportunities for community college faculty and staff. The event provides access to the nation’s community college leaders, who will discuss a variety of topics pertinent to educational access, leadership development, priority challenges, and navigating AI.
The AACC Annual conference will take place April 10-14, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
For more information or to register, visit AACC Annual
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New Community College Grant Program Included in the House Farm Bill
An article released by the American Association of Community Colleges(AACC) highlights key policy changes regarding funding for agricultural workforce training. The Food, Farm, and National Security Act was advanced by the House Agriculture Committee in early March, which controls legislation for programs run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Agriculture Improvement Act had expired in 2023, but has now been revitalized by the Farm bill.
In the Farm Bill, competitive grants for community colleges, technical education schools, and consortia of community colleges are included, specifically for agriculture and natural resources programs. Grants will be prioritized for schools that provide work-based learning in these fields.
To read more about this exciting advancement for agricultural workforce training, visit “Washington Watch: House Farm Bill includes new community college grant program.”
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New Research: Accelerating Recovery in Community Colleges Network
Created by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the Accelerating Recovery in Community Colleges Network (ARCC) is centered on boosting nationwide postsecondary enrollment since the COVID-19 pandemic. The network is currently conducting two research studies:
- Enrollment and Transfer Trends: Building on National Student Clearinghouse data, this research provides valuable insights into postsecondary enrollment and outcome trends.
- Spending of Federal Recovery Funds: Relying on data from two sources within the Department of Education, this study looks at the amount of federal recovery funds community colleges received, how much they spent, and what proportion of funds went to the institution and student needs.
To learn more about these research studies or to dive into the ARCC’s other initiatives, visit the Community College Research page.
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