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Sunday, July 24

4:00–7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION

Monday, July 25

MON 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION

MON 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Building Interest in Mechatronics Through a Hands-on High School Dual-Credit Program

This hands-on workshop will introduce an entry-level mechatronics course taught to high school students at a distance in Nebraska and Minnesota. The course, titled “Concepts of Electronics 1,” is the first of four being delivered at a distance to high school students. The presenters will share best practices for delivering technical coursework online. Participants will assemble a trainer and perform lab exercises designed for high school students. Participants will retain the trainer and be asked to submit a report documenting how they used it. Participants will have an opportunity to earn a stipend following the workshop.

Doug Pauley, Associate Dean of Training and Development, Central Community College, Columbus, NE; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, Executive Director and PI, Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT; Doug Laven, Mechatronics Instructor, South Central College, North Mankato, MN; Jerry Muller, Industrial Trainer/Coordinator, Central Community College, Columbus, NE; Dan Davidchik, Instrumentation Instructor, Central Community College, Columbus, NE

MON 7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
(morning workshop attendees only)

MON 8:30 a.m.–Noon

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

How to Conduct Mobile-Instructional Particle Image Velocimetry Experiments in YOUR Science Classroom

This workshop will prepare STEM educators to teach fluid science concepts using particle image velocimetry (PIV). PIV is a state-of-the-art technique that simultaneously visualizes and measures moving flows. While laboratory PIV is inaccessible due to equipment costs and required know-how, we will present a mobile PIV application that enables K-16 educators to conduct PIV experiments for less than $100. This workshop will guide attendees through the steps involved in conducting a classroom PIV experiment with a visually interesting vortex ring flow. Attendees will leave with access to the mI-PIV Android application, online resources for conducting classroom PIV experiments, and confidence gained from hands-on practice of PIV. Jack Elliott, Graduate Researcher, Utah State University, Logan, UT; Angela Minichiello, Assistant Professor, Utah State University, Logan, UT

Never Go in with a Blank Piece of Paper

As technology, education, and workforce needs continue to change at an exponential rate, it is critical that the connection between student outcomes from courses and programs match the requirements of industry. A strong connection between educators and industry is required to obtain this correlation. A program that produces graduates that meet workforce requirements is guaranteed high hiring rates. Often educators are unsure of the best way to approach industry representatives and how to make those connections. This workshop will provide proven steps and approaches that will lead to initial relationships, rapport, communication, and partnerships. Participants should bring their own laptops for independent searches during the workshop. Deb Newberry, CEO/President, Newberry Technology Associates, Milwaukee, WI

Career Exploration and Advancement Through Persuasive Communication and Negotiation Techniques

Negotiations occur every day in the scientific laboratory and workplace and often involve issues that are key to research success and career advancement. This workshop will teach the fundamentals of negotiation relevant to a variety of one-on-one conversations and group settings. Topics will include the importance of negotiation to advance research and career objectives, identification of negotiables for research and career advancement, elements of a successful negotiation, the importance of developing alternatives to an agreement, techniques for handling difficult people and conversations, the importance of listening to and appreciating different viewpoints, and identification of short- and long-term negotiation goals. Priscilla Lewis, COACh Co-Director/Program Manager, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR; Pushpalatha Murthy, Professor Emeritus, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI; Roger Ebbage, Coordinator, Energy and Water Education Programs, Building Energy and Controls Apprenticeship (BECA) Program, Lane Community College, Eugene, OR

Practical Demonstration of Quantum Inspired Secure Communication

Quantum technologies are emerging as the technologies of the 21st century with a potential to radically transform the way we live, communicate, and sense the world. Quantum cryptography is a technology that uses quantum physics for 100 percent secure communication. New cryptographic techniques combine quantum and traditional methods to provide protection against quantum threats. In this workshop, we will elaborate on the foundations of the quantum cryptography, how it works, and its current challenges. Participants will set up a simple communication link based on BB84 protocol and demonstrate a classical version of quantum encrypted communication. Mo Hasanovic, Principal Investigator, EdQuantum, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL; Chrys Panayiotou, Executive Director, LASER-TEC, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

MON 10:00–10:15 a.m.

REFRESHMENT BREAK

MON Noon–1:15 p.m.

LUNCH
(afternoon workshop attendees only)

MON 1:00–4:30 p.m.

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

NSF Mock Panel Review

This complimentary workshop will present an overview of NSF with a focus on the proposal submission timeline and the merit review process. Participants will receive a proposal that was submitted to ATE for their review and assessment. Discussion will focus on how well the proposal met the merit review criteria as well as the structure of the proposal with attention paid to the described need, project goals and objectives, evaluation plan, and expertise of the project personnel. NSF POs will facilitate the discussion and in the wrap-up provide a general overview of reviewers’ comments and the post-panel processing steps. Celeste Carter, Connie DellaPiana, Kalyn Owens, Michael Davis, Program Directors, National Science Foundation, Alexandria, VA

Integrating Google Applied Digital Skills

The session will help participants teach and learn practical digital skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Learn about our project-based curriculum that teaches useful skills for school, work, and life. These free video-based lessons are adaptable for remote, in-classroom, or hybrid modalities. Participants should bring their own laptops. Renee Blackshear, Professor, Texas State Technical College, Brownwood, TX

Critiquing Online Instruction: Alaska Tech Learner Project

Alaska Tech Learners is an NSF ATE project that uses multimedia instruction placed on a thumb drive to provide students throughout Alaska with course content. After an overview of the thumb drive model, participants will brainstorm and critique the instruction for content coverage; layout of instruction; use of different learning styles; use of enriching activities; and ability to create diversity, inclusion, and equity in the classroom. Steve Johnson, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems, Prince William Sound College, Valdez, AK

Engaging Employers and Using Skill Standard Resources to Align Curriculum with Workforce Needs

The “IT Skill Standards 2020 and Beyond” project (DUE 1838535) has convened 250+ employers from across the country to identify required job skills for the most in-demand IT job clusters. Standards produced by ITSS help IT/cyber programs align curriculum with future workforce demands. This project uses the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model to energize the relationship between educators and employers. Through a series of interactive exercises, workshop attendees will learn how to implement the BILT model at their own colleges and how to use completed employer-led ITSS skill standards for the six most in-demand IT careers. Participants should bring their own laptops. Ann Beheler, Principal Investigator, IT Skill Standards 2020 and Beyond, Collin College, Frisco, TX; Christina Titus, Program Director, IT Skill Standards 2020 and Beyond, Collin College, Frisco, TX

MON 1:00–4:30 p.m.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Next Generation Manufacturing

The 2022 Next Generation Manufacturing Education Special Interest Group will bring together all who are interested in the continued development of a diverse next generation manufacturing workforce. Participants will learn about best practices, challenges, and trends in next generation manufacturing education including technologies under the disciplines of Design; Fabrication; Processing; Supply Chain, Logistics, and Quality Control; and Industry 4.0. Participants will also be invited to share information about their programs and collaborate on how to address workforce needs at local and national levels. This will be an opportunity to network with colleagues and build nationwide partnerships.

Planning and Experiencing the Biotechnology Future

This meeting is open to all educators and individuals involved in biotechnology. Outcomes for the session will include:

Determining the agenda for the National Biotechnology Summit to be held in 2023, and
Learning about the latest biomanufacturing technology developed by the company Scientific Bioprocessing.

InnovATEBIO and BioMADE will start the session with conference planning for the summit. We hope to involve the biotechnology educational community, industry, manufacturing institutes, and trade organizations to determine the structure of the conference. Experiences of the past several years have shown how important emerging workforce trends and research are in the biotechnology arena. Even with a pandemic, advances in immunotherapy and bioindustrial manufacturing have accelerated the need for technicians with a diverse skill set. The summit must cover all of these areas in order to predict the future workforce needs of the industry. Come and be a part of the planning for the summit. The session will end with Scientific Bioprocessing conducting a workshop on their latest technology for biomanufacturing making R & D possible in shaker flasks. As a result, more biotechnology community college and high school programs can afford to educate students in biomanufacturing.

MON 1:00–5:00 p.m.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

MNTeSIG Live! 2022

The Micro Nano Technology education Special Interest Group (MNTeSIG) is comprised of educators and industry partners who work together to bring micro and nanotechnology to classrooms across the US and internationally. Our Mission is to foster collaboration between educators at all levels, industry, and agencies for relentless improvement of the micro and nano technology workforce. Come join us for presentations, networking, and professional development! Check us out at https://MNTeSIG.net.

Photonics, Optics, and Quantum Technology

his meeting is open to all educators involved with teaching courses or programs in the areas of photonics, optics, and quantum technologies. It is also open to anyone interested in starting new courses or programs in these areas. Members of this group come from 44 colleges with active programs. During this meeting, every college gives an update of its program, successes, challenges, and future plans. A very active discussion among the group members follows, sharing suggestions on overcoming challenges and addressing future opportunities. This is a great forum for meeting new people, identifying synergies, and creating collaborations for future projects or grants. Learn from senior members of this group who have worked in industry for many years and continue to have a very strong relationship with photonics, optics, and quantum companies and professional societies.

MON 2:30–2:45 p.m.

REFRESHMENT BREAK

Tuesday, July 26

TUE 8:30 a.m.–Noon

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

New IT Lab Showcase: 5G and Hybrid Cloud

This hands-on workshop will feature new, free virtual labs and class content supported by the National Convergence Technology Center, which is funded by a National Science Foundation grant. Attendees will hear presentations and test-drive new labs related to 5G concepts and Ethereum blockchains and smart contracts skills with the goal of implementing these materials in their own classrooms. Attendees must bring laptops. Ann Beheler, Principal Investigator, National Convergence Technology Center, Collin College, Frisco, TX; Gordon Snyder, National Convergence Technology Center, Holyoke Community College; Chris Kadlec, National Convergence Technology Center, Georgia Southern University; Kara Brown, National Convergence Technology Center, Sinclair Community College; Bill Saichek, National Convergence Technology Center, San Jose City College; Mark Dempsey, National Convergence Technology Center, Collin College

Exploring BioMEMS Using Arduino Uno and LabView

This workshop will introduce SCME BioMEMS (bio-microelectromechanical systems) material using a custom-built Arduino Uno, LabView, and Xbee transceiver-based kits used to emulate the functionality of continuous glucose monitoring with a glucose sensor and micropump. Each participant will receive a kit for experimentation with wireless technology and BioMEMS. The BioMEMS material that will be used is based on the SCME BioMEMS Overview and BioMEMS Applications online course at https://scme.online/login/index.php. Participants should bring laptops so they can run LabView code (Windows). Participants should download programs before the workshop. Andrew Bell, SCME, Department Chair, Engineering, Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN; Musbiha Wali, SCME, Instructor INDT/Engineering, Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN; Haiyan Henry Zhang, SCME, Director, Center for Technology Development Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

The Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Two-Year Data Science Program

This session will present lessons learned and practices recommended for the creation of a two-year data science program (associate of science) that focuses on teaching future technicians the skills necessary to succeed in data-driven industries. Participants should bring their own laptops. David Singletary, Professor, Meeting Industry Needs through a Two-Year Data Science Technician Education Program (DataTEC), Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL; Pamela Brauda, Professor, Meeting Industry Needs through a Two-Year Data Science Technician Education Program (DataTEC), Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL

Drones in Classrooms, Schools, and Districts: How to Start a Drone Program of Any Scale

Because of rapid growth in the demand for drone pilots and drone professionals, there is growing need for drone technology education programs. For schools and districts that would like to develop programs, this raises many questions. What are the legal requirements for engaging students in a classroom or club? What does a teacher need to start a drone class in terms of equipment, software, curriculum? How can a district leverage student interest in drones into a CTE pathway with high completion rates? Attendees to this session will interact with drones, explore curriculum maps and state strands/standards, and see scalable models of instruction for Part107 licensing, design and maintenance, and capstone courses. Geoffrey Warren, CTE Instructor – UAS, Davis Catalyst Center, Davis School District, Kaysville, UT

TUE Afternoon

TOURS

New IT Lab Showcase: 5G and Hybrid Cloud

The Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Two-Year Data Science Program

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[CANCELED] Practical Demonstration of Quantum Inspired Secure Communication (Vienna, 3rd floor)

MON 8:30 a.m.–Noon, Vienna (3rd floor)

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