What can @NSF's ATE program #grant do for you? With a focus on the #education of technicians in fields that drive our nation's economy, and strong partnerships between academic institutions and industry, #ATE promotes improvement in #STEMed & #HigherEd

This month’s featured project in the ATE Central Connection Newsletter is Pathways to Innovation. Developed by the Center for Occupational Research and Development, they help community colleges align technical programs with the needs of industries:

Take a look at these free Open Yale Courses, allowing you to view course materials in a wide variety of fields, such as astronomy, economics and history. #ATE @Yale

Did you know that during the 2022-2023 academic year, community colleges across the United States awarded almost 1.5 million credentials, including certificates, bachelor’s degrees, and associate degrees? That’s a more than 20% growth when compared to a decade earlier. #ATE

Check out ATE’s Social Media Success Tips for the best times to post on social media. This information can help increase the relevance and timeliness of posts, making it easier to connect with viewers and share updates on your ATE project or center: #ATE

This month's ATE Impacts blog post features three resources that showcase how drone technology can enhance STEM and skilled technician education while promoting innovation in the classroom. Read more here: #ATE #STEM

Check out this video from the Community College and Industry Partnerships (CCPI), which discusses partnerships between education and industry for STEM workforce training. It covers strategies for common challenges faced by stakeholders, and more:

Hear from Paula about how ATE led her to discovering her passion for the field of nanotechnology: #StudentSuccessStories #ATE #NSF #Nanotech

Using video in your outreach efforts is a great way to capture viewer attention and increase public engagement. Learn more in ATE’s Success Tips in the ATE Central Connection Newsletter: #ATE #Video

Check out the latest blog post from ATE Impacts discussing the integration of drones into STEM classrooms: #ATE

This lab from the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure explores how gold and silver nanoparticles affect living organisms: #Nanotech

Check out this #StudentSuccessStory in which Amanda gained coding skills and confidence at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, leading her to earn an internship with Microsoft. Watch Amanda’s story here: #ATE

This webinar by InnovATEBIO offers insights on incorporating research experiences into high schools and community colleges and creating genome planning curriculum in low enrollment programs. Check out this resource here: #ATE #STEM

Check out these virtual labs from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. These activities allow students to experience laboratory procedures virtually, and contain explanations of activities to enhance students’ learning. Learn more here: #ATE #STEM

In this #StudentSuccessStory, Gerald Kinyua discusses how he moved from Kenya to pursue an education and connected with Northern Essex Community College, where he now feels at home in his chemistry field. Listen to Gerald’s story here:

This lesson plan by PBS Learning Media allows students to investigate total internal reflection and its relation to fiber optics, and discuss the implications for fiber optics. Learn more here: #ATE

The Certified Information Security Manager Workshop will be virtually held from July 28-August 1. Attendees will prepare for the CISM certification, build credibility with stakeholders, and learn how to align IT security programs with organizational goals:

Happy Independence Day from the ATE family! Today we celebrate the birth of our country, the spirit of America, and the freedom that we cherish. #ATE

Fill out the Richmond Fed survey open now until June 27th! The survey will investigate wraparound services and what options are currently being provided, barriers to implementation, and funding structures. @RichmondFed

Take a look at ATE Impact’s newest blog post discussing how ATE PI Mason Lefler has utilized NSF funding to assist rural college communities. #ATE #NSF

This podcast from the National Center of Autonomous Technologies introduces the concept of convergence, highlights related industry fields, and core courses offered through NCAT’s program : #ATE @autonomoustech1