Peter Kazarinoff, HI-TEC Chair
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Greg Kepner (co-chair), MNT-EC and Mentor-Connect
Joshua Webb (co-chair), EARTh Center
Abe Michelen, NEATEC
Linnea Fletcher, InnovATEBIO
Shane Kirby, Columbus State Community College
Emery DeWitt, Mentor-Connect
Donna Lange, DeafTEC
Mark Dempsey, CTC
Marilyn Barger, FLATE
MARKETING
Rachael Bower, ATE Central/Access ATE (co-chair)
Kristine Christensen, NCyTE/CSSIA (co-chair)
Sheila Wilson, CORD
AWARDS
Pam Silvers, Mentor-Connect (co-chair)
Emery Dewitt, Mentor-Connect (co-chair)
Beth Hawthorne, FORCCE-ATE
Billie Copley, MNT-EC
Ken Mays, Central Oregon Community College
FELLOWS
Marilyn Barger, FLATE (co-chair)
Mike Lesiecki, CORD (co-chair)
KEYNOTES
Ben Reid, Impact Allies (co-chair)
Mary Slowinski, Working Partners (co-chair)
WORKSHOPS/SIGs
Ann Beheler, CTC (co-chair)
Doug Laven, South Central College (co-chair)
TOURS
Jon Beck, NCAT (co-chair)
Rebecca Short, CA2VES (co-chair)
SPONSORSHIP
Russ Read, InnovATEBIO (co-chair)
Ed Kremer, KCKCC (co-chair)
ACCESSIBILITY
Donna Lange, DeafTEC (co-chair)
Mike Sauter, Saddleback College (co-chair)
Abella-Bowen, Meghan
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Aligning Advanced Manufacturing Community College Programs to Address Industry Needs in Massachusetts (Dogwood A)
Aderele, Megan
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Creating Talent Pipelines for Targeted High-Tech Industries (Dogwood A)
Allred, Stephen
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Innovations in Automated Manufacturing Analytics: What Skills Are Needed by Technicians? (Intl D)
Anderson, Ann-Claire
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Tools for Adopting the Framework for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core (Juniper)
TUES 1:00–7:00 SIG (invitation only): Grant-Seeker’s Academy (Cottonwood)
Arora, Chander
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Closing Gaps in Diversity and Inclusion With Project-Based Learning in Biotechnology (Cottonwood)
Baber, Tim
MON 8:30–Noon SIG: Next Generation Manufacturing (Dogwood A)
Baker, Gina
POSTER: Convergence Technology Students Present New Perspectives and Share Projects
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: The Data Science House We BILT (Cottonwood)
Balchunas, John
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: It Isn’t What You Think: Cutting-Edge Careers in Advanced Manufacturing (Dogwood B)
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Building National Biomanufacturing Workforce Capabilities and Capacity via Manufacturing Institutes (Dogwood B)
Bales, Chuck
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Using XR, AR, and Virtualization to Integrate Cybersecurity Across ATE Disciplines (Magnolia)
Banham, Jeff
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Teaching Cloud Technologies in a Hands-On Converged Data Center Environment (Magnolia)
Banisakher, Mubarak
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Building a New Pathway in Cloud Computing With the Engagement of Business Industry Leadership Teams (Intl B)
Barger, Marilyn
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Tools for Adopting the Framework for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core (Juniper)
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Illuminating Economic Development in Community Colleges: Lessons From NSF ATE Grants (Intl A)
POSTER: Working Partnerships Among NSF ATEs, MEPs, and MUSA Institutes
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Moving to the “EDGE”: Edge Computing Comes to Technician Education (Intl A)
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Identifying Needed Math Competencies: Where We Are, Finding a Pathway Forward (Cottonwood)
Bartelt, Terry
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: PI 101 Versus the School of Hard Knocks: Surviving the First Year of Your Grant (Dogwood A)
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Recruitment and Retention: Strategies That Can Work for You (Intl B)
Bauer, Geoff
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Ports to IT Professionalism: Developing Work-Based Learning Programs in Information Technology (Intl C)
POSTER: Padawan to Master: How Paid Apprenticeships Created Pathways to IT Careers
Bean, Tony
POSTER: Targeting Career Influencers Through Organized Taste of Industry Events
Beard, Anna
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Using Hybrid Instruction to Increase the Participation of Women and Adult Learners in Diesel Technology (Intl D)
Becho, Lyssa
TUES 8:30–Noon SIG (invitation only): ATE Evaluators: Connect, Share, and Learn (Intl C)
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Crafting Clear and Concise Logic Models for Successful ATE Proposals and Evaluations (Cottonwood)
Beheler, Ann
MON 1:00–4:30 SIG (open): BILT for the Future: How to Keep Looking Ahead So Curriculum Stays Current with Workforce Needs (Dogwood B)
TUES 8:30–Noon SIG (open): Showing Your Work: Best Practices and Strategies for Energizing Dissemination and Outreach (Intl B)
TUES 1:00–7:00 SIG (invitation only): Grant-Seeker’s Academy (Cottonwood)
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: The BILT Model: Maximizing Employer Relationships to Make Students Workforce Ready (Dogwood B)
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Sustaining Long-Term Innovation: The BILT Leads; Competitive Grant Proposals Can Provide Funding (Cottonwood)
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Case Study: How the ITSS Project Created Future-Facing Technician Skill Standards (Redwood)
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: Best Practices for Planning and Hosting Successful Professional Development Events (Dogwood A)
Belknap, Sarah
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Building a Community of Practice Around Culturally Responsive Teaching (Dogwood B)
Bell, Brian
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Build, Hack, and Explore VR Learning in Engineering Technology for Healthcare (Magnolia)
Belón, Barbara
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: ATE Proposal and Implementation Success: Building Relationships and Overcoming Barriers (Intl D)
Bhattacharya, Debasis
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: ChatGPT: Using an AI-Based Conversational Model in a Traditional Programming Course (Redwood)
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: RING: Introducing Cybersecurity Curriculum Into High Schools in Hawaii (Redwood)
Blackshear, Renee
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Performance-Based Education: Foundations (Intl C)
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: SkillsUSA: Champions at Work (Dogwood B)
Block, Jeff
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Strategies for Recruiting Underrepresented Students in STEM Programs (Intl D)
Bograd, Marina
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Aligning Advanced Manufacturing Community College Programs to Address Industry Needs in Massachusetts (Dogwood A)
Borleis, Carl
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: ISA-TOPE Curriculum (Intl B)
Bower, Rachael
TUES 1:00–4:30 SIG (invitation only): Working Partners Project & Workshops (Intl A)
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: ATE Program Officers Discuss Funding Opportunities for Two-Year Institutions (Dogwood A)
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Beyond the Count: Assessing and Evaluating Partnerships (Redwood)
Bowers, Davora
POSTER: Convergence Technology Students Present New Perspectives and Share Projects
Brauda, Pamela
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: GitHub Classroom in the Classroom (Cottonwood)
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: The Data Science House We BILT (Cottonwood)
Brewer, Elena
POSTER: How to E-Publish Learning Activities for the Lab Component of a Course
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Thin Film Deposition of Aluminum With Affordable Rough Vacuum Thermal Evaporator (Magnolia)
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: E-Book Development for Technician Laboratory Experiments and Learning Activities (Intl B)
Brinker, Jennifer
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Smart Start to Building Automation: Curriculum and Equipment (Intl B)
Brown, Evelyn
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Academia-Industry Collaborations to Enhance Workforce Development and Create Microcredentials (Cottonwood)
POSTER: Working Partnerships Among NSF ATEs, MEPs, and MUSA Institutes
Brown, Thomas III
POSTER: Engaging K-12 Teachers to Help Build a Cybersecurity Workforce Pipeline
Brownlee, Forrest
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: ISA-TOPE Curriculum (Intl B)
Bsharah, Rick
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Aligning Advanced Manufacturing Community College Programs to Address Industry Needs in Massachusetts (Dogwood A)
Candido, Brian
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Retention, Success, Persistence, Assistance, Oh My! (Intl B)
Carlson, Ron
POSTER: Garden City Community College: Building STEM Central in Western Kansas
Carrasquillo, Marilyn
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Building a New Pathway in Cloud Computing With the Engagement of Business Industry Leadership Teams (Intl B)
Carter, V. Celeste
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: NSF ATE Mock Panel Review (Redwood)
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: ATE Program Officers Discuss Funding Opportunities for Two-Year Institutions (Dogwood A)
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: PI 101 Versus the School of Hard Knocks: Surviving the First Year of Your Grant (Dogwood A)
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Sustaining Long-Term Innovation: The BILT Leads; Competitive Grant Proposals Can Provide Funding (Cottonwood)
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Grant Funding Demystified: Exciting NSF ATE Funding Opportunities and No-cost Proposal Development Help (Cottonwood)
Castano, Daniel
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Use of Aerial Drones for Solar Photovoltaic Site Assessment (Intl B)
Chalfant, Tiffany
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Innovations in Automated Manufacturing Analytics: What Skills Are Needed by Technicians? (Intl D)
Cherner, Yakov
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: Virtual and Hybrid Labs and Remote Collaboration Platform for Energy-Efficient Building Technologies (Intl A)
Choman, Mark
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Teaching and Learning Strategies to Foster Student Engagement (Intl D)
Christensen, Kristine
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Using XR, AR, and Virtualization to Integrate Cybersecurity Across ATE Disciplines (Magnolia)
Cooper, Kevin
MON 8:30–4:30 SIG (invitation only): NCAT E-Aircraft Propulsion Technician Standards (Cottonwood)
TUES 8:30–Noon SIG (invitation only): Professional Development for Renewable Energy Programs Using Open-Source Equipment: The IV Curve (Intl A)
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Using AI and Machine Learning to Broaden Participation in the ATE Community (Intl C)
POSTER: Using AI and Machine Learning to Broaden Participation in the ATE Community
Copley, Billie
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: How to Turn Professional Development Workshops Into an Active Connected Community (Cottonwood)
Cotner, Hope
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Tools for Adopting the Framework for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core (Juniper)
TUES 1:00–7:00 SIG (invitation only): Grant-Seeker’s Academy (Cottonwood)
Coughlan, Danette
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: A Campus-Level View of Faculty and Academic Advisors in IT Programs at Ivy Tech Community College (Magnolia)
Craft, Elaine
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Grant Funding Demystified: Exciting NSF ATE Funding Opportunities and No-cost Proposal Development Help (Cottonwood)
Crall, Don
POSTER: Developing Industrial Maintenance Technician Pathways to an Advanced Technology Degree
Dahl, Sydney
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Innovations in Automated Manufacturing Analytics: What Skills Are Needed by Technicians? (Intl D)
Dahlgren, John
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: PI 101 Versus the School of Hard Knocks: Surviving the First Year of Your Grant (Dogwood A)
Dalessio, Anthony
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Thin Film Deposition of Aluminum With Affordable Rough Vacuum Thermal Evaporator (Magnolia)
Dana, Samantha
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Guided Pathways in Technical Pathways: Lessons Learned (Intl C)
Davidchik, Dan
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Exposing High School Students to Hands-on Web-Based Dual-Credit Mechatronics Courses (Dogwood B)
POSTER: Hands-On Mechatronics in High Schools
Davis, Michael
MON 1:00–4:30 WORKSHOP: Physical Computing: Combining Open Source Electronics with Coding for Outreach Activities (Redwood)
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: NSF ATE Mock Panel Review (Redwood)
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: ATE Program Officers Discuss Funding Opportunities for Two-Year Institutions (Dogwood A)
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: PI 101 Versus the School of Hard Knocks: Surviving the First Year of Your Grant (Dogwood A)
Decker, Robert
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: NEATEC-Developed Content Shared With the ATE Community (Intl A)
DeFrese, Victoria
POSTER: Floral Profiling of Honey-Sourced Pollen in Appalachia Using Illumina MiSeq Dual-Index Sequencing
Delahanty, Christine
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Creative Self-Efficacy and Women Engineering Majors: Experiences That Lead to STEM Success (Redwood)
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: ATE Program Officers Discuss Funding Opportunities for Two-Year Institutions (Dogwood A)
Dempsey, Mark
MON 1:00–4:30 SIG (open): BILT for the Future: How to Keep Looking Ahead So Curriculum Stays Current with Workforce Needs (Dogwood B)
TUES 8:30–Noon SIG (open): Showing Your Work: Best Practices and Strategies for Energizing Dissemination and Outreach (Intl B)
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: The BILT Model: Maximizing Employer Relationships to Make Students Workforce Ready (Dogwood B)
POSTER: Convergence Technology Students Present New Perspectives and Share Projects
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: Best Practices for Planning and Hosting Successful Professional Development Events (Dogwood A)
Dennis, Chris
MON 1:00–4:30 WORKSHOP: Interactive Activities for Logistics and Quality Assurance Lessons (Dogwood A)
MON 8:30–Noon SIG: Next Generation Manufacturing (Dogwood A)
DiNoto, Vince
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: National Program Locator Maps That Include Dynamic Dashboards and Collecting Forms (Intl A)
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Critical Question for STEM Programs: What Does Industry Want Students to Know? (Dogwood A)
Durham, Aimee
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Academia-Industry Collaborations to Enhance Workforce Development and Create Microcredentials (Cottonwood)
Elliott, Robert
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Education for Service and Manufacturing Technicians (Redwood)
Elson, Lanka
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: PI 101 Versus the School of Hard Knocks: Surviving the First Year of Your Grant (Dogwood A)
Fernandes, Frank
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Strategies for Recruiting Underrepresented Students in STEM Programs (Intl D)
Fletcher, Linnea
TUES 1:30–3:30 SIG (invitation only): InnovATEBIO—The Next Steps
Fried, Ryan
POSTER: MassBay’s Homegrown Cyber Range
Gale, Marcela
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: PI 101 Versus the School of Hard Knocks: Surviving the First Year of Your Grant (Dogwood A)
POSTER: Working Partnerships Among NSF ATEs, MEPs, and MUSA Institutes
Ghrear, Samar
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: STCC STEM Starter Academy: Providing Equity and Access (Intl C)
Gibson, Philip
TUES 1:30–3:30 SIG (invitation only): InnovATEBIO—The Next Steps
Gilbert, Richard
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Tools for Adopting the Framework for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core (Juniper)
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Moving to the “EDGE”: Edge Computing Comes to Technician Education (Intl A)
Gladso, Olle
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Community Colleges Co-Operating to Improve Technical Education for Contemporary Students (Magnolia)
Glover, Matt
MON 1:00–4:30 SIG (open): BILT for the Future: How to Keep Looking Ahead So Curriculum Stays Current with Workforce Needs (Dogwood B)
Gray, Zachary
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Development of Micro/Nano Curriculum at the Micro Nanotechnology Education Center (Dogwood B)
Griffin, Bonnie
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Starting a Project to Address Diversity, Increase Enrollments, and Meet Industry Needs (Intl D)
Gurdo, Heidi
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Virtual Career Connections in Energy and Engineering (Magnolia)
Gusky, Sharon
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Engaging High School and Community College Students in Research and Service (Redwood)
Harmon, Joannie
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Bringing a Hands-On Entrepreneurial Program to Your Organization (Dogwood A)
Harvie, David
POSTER: Strategies to Support Veteran and Adult Learners in Aviation and Engineering-Related Courses
Hatherill, John
POSTER: Developing a Highly Capable Biomanufacturing Technical Workforce in South Texas
Hawthorne, Elizabeth
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: ATE Proposal and Implementation Success: Building Relationships and Overcoming Barriers (Intl D)
Heaphy, Megan
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: No Cells? No Problem. Teach Hands-On Biotech Skills/Techniques Using Cell-Free Technology (Intl C)
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: How to Bring qPCR and Other Molecular Testing Tools to Your Program (Intl D)
Henderson, Thomas
POSTER: Developing Industrial Maintenance Technician Pathways to an Advanced Technology Degree
Hernandez, Alie
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Ports to IT Professionalism: Developing Work-Based Learning Programs in Information Technology (Intl C)
Hoffner, Brandon
POSTER: Targeting Career Influencers Through Organized Taste of Industry Events
Huang, Ally
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: No Cells? No Problem. Teach Hands-On Biotech Skills/Techniques Using Cell-Free Technology (Intl C)
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: How to Bring qPCR and Other Molecular Testing Tools to Your Program (Intl D)
Hubbard, Zackary
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Academia-Industry Collaborations to Enhance Workforce Development and Create Microcredentials (Cottonwood)
POSTER: Targeting Career Influencers Through Organized Taste of Industry Events
Huber, Colleen
TUES 8:30–Noon SIG (open): Showing Your Work: Best Practices and Strategies for Energizing Dissemination and Outreach (Intl B)
Hyun, Phillip
POSTER: Pairing Contextualized General Education Mathematics and Science Courses for Mechatronics
Ingersoll, Susan
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: From Creation to Celebration: A Holistic Internship Experience for Biotech Students (Cottonwood)
Ives, Feather
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition: A New Game for Career, Company, and Biotechnology Education (Intl A)
Jassal, Parminder
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Module Development, Expansion, and Dissemination for Bioindustrial Manufacturing Workforce Readiness (Intl C)
Jahnke, Douglas
POSTER: Developing PLC and Robotic Automation Technician Training for Service Industries
Jenkins, Kristin
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: BioMADE: A Blueprint for Agile Bioindustrial Manufacturing Education and Workforce Development (Dogwood A)
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Module Development, Expansion, and Dissemination for Bioindustrial Manufacturing Workforce Readiness (Intl C)
Johnson, Ann
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Critical Question for STEM Programs: What Does Industry Want Students to Know? (Dogwood A)
Johnson, Chuck
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Creating Talent Pipelines for Targeted High-Tech Industries (Dogwood A)
Johnson, Gabrielle
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: How Friendly Is Your Dog? An Authentic Research Project to Increase Awareness of Biotechnology (Dogwood B)
Johnson, Karen
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Learning from the Pandemic: Creating Resilience and Diversity in AMT Programs (Dogwood B)
Jones, Christina
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: It Isn’t What You Think: Cutting-Edge Careers in Advanced Manufacturing (Dogwood B)
Jones, Glenn
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Lessons Learned for Teaching IT From a Semi-retired Professor (Intl C)
Jones, Kyle
MON 1:00–4:30 SIG (open): BILT for the Future: How to Keep Looking Ahead So Curriculum Stays Current with Workforce Needs (Dogwood B)
Joseph, Keith
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: It Isn’t What You Think: Cutting-Edge Careers in Advanced Manufacturing (Dogwood B)
Kamajaya, Aron
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition: A New Game for Career, Company, and Biotechnology Education (Intl A)
Kazarinoff, Peter
TUES 6:00–9:00 SIG (invitation only): Journal of Advanced Technological Education (J ATE) Special Interest Group (Redwood)
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Hear Technician Stories: Be Part of the Talking Technicians Podcast (Dogwood B)
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: How to Turn Professional Development Workshops Into an Active Connected Community (Cottonwood)
Keen, Constance
POSTER: Building Automation Technology: An Interdisciplinary Skilled Trade
Kelley, Katherine
POSTER: Open Resources for Learning in Welding and Electronics
Kepner, Greg
MON 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Arduino Microcontroller Workshop (Redwood)
Khan, Ahmed
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Online Simulation and Visualization Tools for Science and Engineering Curricula (Intl B)
Khan, Khursheed
POSTER: Stackable Certificates in the Construction Management Program at Hudson County Community College
Korschinowski, Claire
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Guided Pathways in Technical Pathways: Lessons Learned (Intl C)
Labrie, Josh
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Data Center Operations (DCO) as an Emerging Engineering Technology Discipline (Magnolia)
LaFazia, David
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Virtual Career Connections in Energy and Engineering (Magnolia)
Lake, Rhiannon
POSTER: Interdisciplinary Course Development Utilizing Microcontrollers and Wireless Sensor Networks
Langhoff, Nicholas
POSTER: Development of an Electronics Manufacturing Technician Program
Laven, Doug
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Exposing High School Students to Hands-on Web-Based Dual-Credit Mechatronics Courses (Dogwood B)
Law, Audrey
POSTER: Floral Profiling of Honey-Sourced Pollen in Appalachia Using Illumina MiSeq Dual-Index Sequencing
Lehr, Steve
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Closing the Industrial Workforce Skills Gap (Dogwood A)
Leiva, Conrad
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: It Isn’t What You Think: Cutting-Edge Careers in Advanced Manufacturing (Dogwood B)
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Digital Transformation for Accessible, Sustainable and Scalable Smart Manufacturing Education (Dogwood B)
Lercel, Damon
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Learning from the Pandemic: Creating Resilience and Diversity in AMT Programs (Dogwood B)
Lesiecki, Michael
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Tools for Adopting the Framework for a Cross-Disciplinary STEM Core (Juniper)
Ley, Stephen
MON 8:30–4:30 SIG (invitation only): NCAT E-Aircraft Propulsion Technician Standards (Cottonwood)
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: Converging Technologies: A Single Doorway to Multiple Educational and Career Pathways (Cottonwood)
Liddicoat, Scott
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Smart Start to Building Automation: Curriculum and Equipment (Intl B)
Lopez, Megan
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Crafting Clear and Concise Logic Models for Successful ATE Proposals and Evaluations (Cottonwood)
LoRe, Sondra
POSTER: What to Expect from Program Evaluation and Why It Is important
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Program Evaluation Power: How Program Evaluation Empowers Your Students and Industry Partners (Redwood)
Louwagie, Nancy
POSTER: How to E-Publish Learning Activities for the Lab Component of a Course
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: E-Book Development for Technician Laboratory Experiments and Learning Activities (Intl B)
Lucas, Sara
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Ports to IT Professionalism: Developing Work-Based Learning Programs in Information Technology (Intl C)
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: A Data Tapestry: Forming Conclusions for Work-Based Learning From Multiple Sources of Data (Redwood)
Lundahl, Diana
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: Converging Technologies: A Single Doorway to Multiple Educational and Career Pathways (Cottonwood)
Luthi, Kimberly
POSTER: Strategies to Support Veteran and Adult Learners in Aviation and Engineering-Related Courses
Mahmood, Azhar
POSTER: Stackable Certificates in the Construction Management Program at Hudson County Community College
Mahmoud, Eugene
POSTER: High Tech and High Touch: Inclusive Ecosystems for Community College Student Success
Malave, Laura
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: How to Turn Professional Development Workshops Into an Active Connected Community (Cottonwood)
Malkan, Rajiv
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) With Low-Code/No-Code Tools (Dogwood A)
Maritato, Pete
MON 1:00–4:30 SIG (open): BILT for the Future: How to Keep Looking Ahead So Curriculum Stays Current with Workforce Needs (Dogwood B)
Marshall, Valerie
POSTER: Workplace-Based Learning in ATE: The Role of Language and Its Potential Impacts
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: From Evaluation to Action: Using Evaluation Findings to Improve Your Project (Redwood)
Matthes, Nick
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Creating an Industry-Recognized Energy Storage Certification Credential: The PV-ESP (Intl C)
Mays, Ken
MON 8:30–4:30 SIG (invitation only): NCAT E-Aircraft Propulsion Technician Standards (Cottonwood)
McKeown, Grayson
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: A Data Tapestry: Forming Conclusions for Work-Based Learning From Multiple Sources of Data (Redwood)
McMahan, Andrew
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Findings From the 2023 Forums on Defining Environmental Technologies (Magnolia)
McWherter, Lawrence
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Ports to IT Professionalism: Developing Work-Based Learning Programs in Information Technology (Intl C)
Michelen, Abe
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: NEATEC-Developed Content Shared With the ATE Community (Intl A)
Miller, Debbie
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: Best Practices for Planning and Hosting Successful Professional Development Events (Dogwood A)
Mohn, Shannon
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: ISA-TOPE Curriculum (Intl B)
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Community Colleges Co-Operating to Improve Technical Education for Contemporary Students (Magnolia)
Money, William
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: GitHub Classroom in the Classroom (Cottonwood)
Mony, Preethi
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: A Data Tapestry: Forming Conclusions for Work-Based Learning From Multiple Sources of Data (Redwood)
Mooney, Douglas
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Engaging High School and Community College Students in Research and Service (Redwood)
Morest, Vanessa
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Building a Community of Practice Around Culturally Responsive Teaching (Dogwood B)
Moses, Kenie
POSTER: Providing Equitable Access to Technician Education Through the 2+2+2 Matriculation Model
Moussavi, Shamsi
POSTER: MassBay’s Homegrown Cyber Range
Moy, Derek
POSTER: Convergence Technology Students Present New Perspectives and Share Projects
Muller, Jerry
MON 8:30–Noon SIG: Next Generation Manufacturing (Dogwood A)
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Exposing High School Students to Hands-on Web-Based Dual-Credit Mechatronics Courses (Dogwood B)
POSTER: Partnering with Industry to Convert Non-Credit Injection Molding Courses to a For-Credit Certificate
Mullett, Gary
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: The Future of Wireless Technology: B5G, 6G, Wi-Fi 7 and 8 (Intl B)
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: Virtual and Hybrid Labs and Remote Collaboration Platform for Energy-Efficient Building Technologies (Intl A)
Nicklin, Zack
MON 8:30–4:30 SIG (invitation only): NCAT E-Aircraft Propulsion Technician Standards (Cottonwood)
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: Converging Technologies: A Single Doorway to Multiple Educational and Career Pathways (Cottonwood)
Niday, Tracy
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: How Friendly Is Your Dog? An Authentic Research Project to Increase Awareness of Biotechnology (Dogwood B)
O’Brien, Shawn
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Creating an Industry-Recognized Energy Storage Certification Credential: The PV-ESP (Intl C)
Osmers, Roberta
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: How to Turn Professional Development Workshops Into an Active Connected Community (Cottonwood)
Otey, Kasandra
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: Addressing Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Needs Through the Recruitment and Retention of Women (Intl A)
Owens, Kalyn
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: ATE Program Officers Discuss Funding Opportunities for Two-Year Institutions (Dogwood A)
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: PI 101 Versus the School of Hard Knocks: Surviving the First Year of Your Grant (Dogwood A)
Ozgur Cakmakersity, Atilla
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Online Simulation and Visualization Tools for Science and Engineering Curricula (Intl B)
Pant, Priyanka
POSTER: Open Resources for Learning in Welding and Electronics
Perez, Jackson
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Retention, Success, Persistence, Assistance, Oh My! (Intl B)
Perkins, Paul
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Digital Transformation for Accessible, Sustainable and Scalable Smart Manufacturing Education (Dogwood B)
Petruzzella, Louise
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: BioMADE: A Blueprint for Agile Bioindustrial Manufacturing Education and Workforce Development (Dogwood A)
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Module Development, Expansion, and Dissemination for Bioindustrial Manufacturing Workforce Readiness (Intl C)
Phillips, Jason
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: STCC STEM Starter Academy: Providing Equity and Access (Intl C)
Pineiro, Angel
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Building a Future Workforce Pipeline Through Career-Connect CTE Programs (Intl A)
Pinhorn, Janet
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Hear Technician Stories: Be Part of the Talking Technicians Podcast (Dogwood B)
Porter, Sandra
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition: A New Game for Career, Company, and Biotechnology Education (Intl A)
Power, Courtney
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Bringing a Hands-On Entrepreneurial Program to Your Organization (Dogwood A)
Qaissaunee, Michael
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Using XR, AR, and Virtualization to Integrate Cybersecurity Across ATE Disciplines (Magnolia)
Qazi, Sala
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Online Simulation and Visualization Tools for Science and Engineering Curricula (Intl B)
Quiney, Tammy
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Education for Service and Manufacturing Technicians (Redwood)
Ratcliff, Mary
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Beyond Keychain Syndrome: Integrating Design Thinking Into Digital Fabrication Education (Intl A)
Read, Russ
TUES 1:30–3:30 SIG (invitation only): InnovATEBIO—The Next Steps
POSTER: BETA Summer Industry Immersion Professional Development
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Using Skills-Based Digital Microcredentials to Support Programs Implementing BETA Skills (Intl D)
Reid, Ben
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Using AI and Machine Learning to Broaden Participation in the ATE Community (Intl C)
POSTER: Using AI and Machine Learning to Broaden Participation in the ATE Community
Rich, Mary Ellen
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Equipping U.S. Manufacturers With a Skilled Technical Workforce: A Competency-Based Approach (Intl A)
Robicheau, Wendy
POSTER: Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Skills: Industry 4.0 and Beyond
Robinson, Carolyn
POSTER: High Tech and High Touch: Inclusive Ecosystems for Community College Student Success
Rodriguez, Juan Jr.
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Building a Community of Practice Around Culturally Responsive Teaching (Dogwood B)
Roitenberg, Jesse
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Bridging the Skills Gap by Implementing 3D Printing Into Your Curriculum and Training (Intl A)
Rudenko, Tim
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Retention, Success, Persistence, Assistance, Oh My! (Intl B)
Russell, Chris
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Data Center Operations (DCO) as an Emerging Engineering Technology Discipline (Magnolia)
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Beyond Keychain Syndrome: Integrating Design Thinking Into Digital Fabrication Education (Intl A)
Ruttkofsky, Heather
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: ATE Proposal and Implementation Success: Building Relationships and Overcoming Barriers (Intl D)
Samanta, Sam
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Digital Transformation for Accessible, Sustainable and Scalable Smart Manufacturing Education (Dogwood B)
Saravade, Vishal
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Development of Micro/Nano Curriculum at the Micro Nanotechnology Education Center (Dogwood B)
Sasso, Michael
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Learning from the Pandemic: Creating Resilience and Diversity in AMT Programs (Dogwood B)
Sauter, Mike
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Finding Assistive Technology Solutions for College Students with Disabilities (Redwood)
Schofield, Dylan
POSTER: Convergence Technology Students Present New Perspectives and Share Projects
Scovill, Sam
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: A Campus-Level View of Faculty and Academic Advisors in IT Programs at Ivy Tech Community College (Magnolia)
Seidman, Lisa
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Identifying Needed Math Competencies: Where We Are, Finding a Pathway Forward (Cottonwood)
Seitz, Heather
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: Using Skills-Based Digital Microcredentials to Support Programs Implementing BETA Skills (Intl D)
Sena, Giuseppe (Tony)
POSTER: MassBay’s Homegrown Cyber Range
Sewell, Richard
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Beyond Keychain Syndrome: Integrating Design Thinking Into Digital Fabrication Education (Intl A)
Sharp, Lara
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Retention, Success, Persistence, Assistance, Oh My! (Intl B)
Short, Rebecca
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Education for Service and Manufacturing Technicians (Redwood)
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Learning from the Pandemic: Creating Resilience and Diversity in AMT Programs (Dogwood B)
Silvers, Pamela
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: PI 101 Versus the School of Hard Knocks: Surviving the First Year of Your Grant (Dogwood A)
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Recruitment and Retention: Strategies That Can Work for You (Intl B)
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: How to Turn Professional Development Workshops Into an Active Connected Community (Cottonwood)
Singletary, David
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: GitHub Classroom in the Classroom (Cottonwood)
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: The Data Science House We BILT (Cottonwood)
Siwierka, Julia
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Beyond the Count: Assessing and Evaluating Partnerships (Redwood)
Slaman, Bob
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Work-Based Learning at Scale to Ensure Equitable Access Into Employment (Intl B)
Slowinski, Mary
TUES 1:00–4:30 SIG (invitation only): Working Partners Project & Workshops (Intl A)
POSTER: Workplace-Based Learning in ATE: The Role of Language and Its Potential Impacts
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Beyond the Count: Assessing and Evaluating Partnerships (Redwood)
Smith, Todd
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition: A New Game for Career, Company, and Biotechnology Education (Intl A)
Spackey, Natasha
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: It Isn’t What You Think: Cutting-Edge Careers in Advanced Manufacturing (Dogwood B)
Standeven, Janet
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: No Cells? No Problem. Teach Hands-On Biotech Skills/Techniques Using Cell-Free Technology (Intl C)
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: How to Bring qPCR and Other Molecular Testing Tools to Your Program (Intl D)
Steward, Stephen
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: NEATEC-Developed Content Shared With the ATE Community (Intl A)
Sumter, La’Quata
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Flying High and Unlocking the Potential of Drone Technology: A Comprehensive Overview (Magnolia)
Swindall, Daniel
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Using Hybrid Instruction to Increase the Participation of Women and Adult Learners in Diesel Technology (Intl D)
Talanian, Karla
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Bringing a Hands-On Entrepreneurial Program to Your Organization (Dogwood A)
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Building National Biomanufacturing Workforce Capabilities and Capacity via Manufacturing Institutes (Dogwood B)
Tchedre, Kissaou
POSTER: Dual Credit High School-Community College DNA Sequencing and Genomics Project
Tubon, Tom
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: BioMADE: A Blueprint for Agile Bioindustrial Manufacturing Education and Workforce Development (Dogwood A)
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Building National Biomanufacturing Workforce Capabilities and Capacity via Manufacturing Institutes (Dogwood B)
Tudor, Laura
POSTER: Development of an Electronics Manufacturing Technician Program
Tyson, Will
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: PathTech LISTEN: Mixed Methods Longitudinal Investigations of Students in Technician Education (Magnolia)
Unger, Beth
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Aligning Advanced Manufacturing Community College Programs to Address Industry Needs in Massachusetts (Dogwood A)
Urbach, Blake
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: ATE Proposal and Implementation Success: Building Relationships and Overcoming Barriers (Intl D)
Van Noy, Michelle
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Illuminating Economic Development in Community Colleges: Lessons From NSF ATE Grants (Intl A)
Vedrine-Pauléus, Josee
POSTER: Faculty As Change Agents for Student Retention and Institutional Transformation
Vemu, Sheela
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Biotechopoly™ Antibody Edition: A New Game for Career, Company, and Biotechnology Education (Intl A)
Walz, Ken
TUES 8:30–Noon SIG (invitation only): Professional Development for Renewable Energy Programs Using Open-Source Equipment: The IV Curve (Intl A)
WED 2:15–3:00 SESSION: Use of Aerial Drones for Solar Photovoltaic Site Assessment (Intl B)
THU 11:30–12:15 SESSION: Creating an Industry-Recognized Energy Storage Certification Credential: The PV-ESP (Intl C)
Warren, Rosalyn
POSTER: Implementing a Cybersecurity College-to-Work Pipeline: A Community College Perspective
Wascher, Stephanie
TUES 8:30–Noon WORKSHOP: Using XR, AR, and Virtualization to Integrate Cybersecurity Across ATE Disciplines (Magnolia)
Weaver, Billy
WED 10:15–11:00 SESSION: Performance-Based Education: Foundations (Intl C)
THU 3:00–3:45 SESSION: SkillsUSA: Champions at Work (Dogwood B)
Weaver, Elizabeth
POSTER: Pairing Contextualized General Education Mathematics and Science Courses for Mechatronics
Webb, Josh
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: Findings From the 2023 Forums on Defining Environmental Technologies (Magnolia)
Wehling, Misty
THU 2:00–2:45 SESSION: How Friendly Is Your Dog? An Authentic Research Project to Increase Awareness of Biotechnology (Dogwood B)
Wetsch, John
WED 11:15–Noon SESSION: Teaching Cloud Technologies in a Hands-On Converged Data Center Environment (Magnolia)
Wilinski, Ted
THU 10:30–11:15 SESSION: Starting a Project to Address Diversity, Increase Enrollments, and Meet Industry Needs (Intl D)
Wilson, Keith
POSTER: Strategies to Support Veteran and Adult Learners in Aviation and Engineering-Related Courses
Witt, Maddie
TUES 8:30–Noon SIG (open): Showing Your Work: Best Practices and Strategies for Energizing Dissemination and Outreach (Intl B)
Wosczyna-Birch, Karen
MON 8:30–Noon SIG: Next Generation Manufacturing (Dogwood A)
MON 1:00–4:30 WORKSHOP: Interactive Activities for Logistics and Quality Assurance Lessons (Dogwood A)
WED 1:15–2:00 SESSION: Addressing Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Needs Through the Recruitment and Retention of Women (Intl A)
POSTER: Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Skills: Industry 4.0 and Beyond
THU 9:15–10:00 SESSION: The Future of Advanced Manufacturing: What You and Your Students Will Need to Know (Dogwood A)
Yates, John
POSTER: Convergence Technology Students Present New Perspectives and Share Projects
Yohannan, Kim
MON 1:00–4:30 SIG (open): BILT for the Future: How to Keep Looking Ahead So Curriculum Stays Current with Workforce Needs (Dogwood B)
Zappa, John
WED 3:45–4:30 SESSION: Equipping U.S. Manufacturers With a Skilled Technical Workforce: A Competency-Based Approach (Intl A)
Zenon, Esperanza
POSTER: Recruiting Matters
THU 8:15–9:00 SESSION: Recruitment and Retention: Strategies That Can Work for You (Intl B)
Zhang, Daiyuan
POSTER: Developing a Highly Capable Biomanufacturing Technical Workforce in South Texas
CANCELED
THU 9:15–10:00, Using NI Elvis and MyDAQ to Support Remote Labs for STEM Education (Intl C)
NEW SESSIONS
WED 10:15–11:00, Grant Funding Demystified: Exciting NSF ATE Funding Opportunities and No-cost Proposal Development Help (Intl D) (repeated THU 9:15–10:00)
WED 11:15–Noon, Sustaining Long-Term Innovation: The BILT Leads; Competitive Grant Proposals Can Provide Funding (Intl B) (repeated WED 3:45–4:30)
This award represents HI-TEC’s commitment to recognize community college faculty who make significant contributions to the education and training of today’s technology workforce. Nominees for the award must have had a demonstrated broader impact on technology education on both a local and national level. The Educator-of-the-Year Award recognizes a community college educator for outstanding contributions to advanced technological education.
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Ken Mays, Instructor, Central Oregon Community College
Ken Mays taught in Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) automotive technology program for over 25 years and directed the program from 1998 to 2022. Ken’s greatest joy is watching past graduates succeed in the automotive industry as technicians, managers, and business owners. Although he retired from full-time teaching in 2022, he continues to support the COCC automotive program as an adjunct faculty member. His favorite courses are those that encompass an array of scientific principles, mixed with mechanical and electrical applications. Ken was a pioneer in expanding his automotive program to include alternate fuel vehicle technology and quickly became a national leader in electric vehicle technology instruction.
Ken has led the development of digital badging, certifications, and new-era associate degrees that incorporate alternative fuel technology. He was instrumental in initiating the formation of a nonprofit consortium of community colleges whose mission is to improve the growing auto tech readiness gap and improve continuing education opportunities for technicians.
Increasing the diversity of automotive programs has been a goal in all of Ken’s work. He has significantly increased female engagement in his own program and encourages others to implement strategies for increasing the number of females who pursue careers as automotive technicians. He has recently extended this effort through an alliance with Awesome Women in Automotive, a Kansas-based national nonprofit that matches two-year college females in automotive programs with female mentors in the industry.
This award represents HI-TEC’s commitment to recognize industry colleagues who make significant contributions to the education and training of today’s technology workforce. Nominees for the award must have had a demonstrated broader impact on technology education on both a local and national level. The Industry Recognition Award recognizes key industry personnel for outstanding contributions to promote advanced technological education.
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Martin Guay, Vice President of Business Development, Stanley Black & Decker
Martin (Marty) Guay, Vice President of Business Development for Stanley Black and Decker (SBD), is a true champion of partnerships for workforce development. He is a member of the National Visiting Committee of the NSF ATE-funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) and has been a partner in Connecticut College of Technology’s (COT) workforce development initiatives.
Marty has had significant involvement in the Connecticut Digital Talent Ecosystem Initiative (DTEI) for the development of new pathways to digital skills and credentials. DTEI brought together the efforts COT, industry partners (including SBD), the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF), and the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) to identify the KSAs needed for entry-level positions in digital technology. The DTEI rebundled curriculum for digital foundation credentials for low-income and displaced workers as well as potential students not ready to commit to full programs.
Under Marty’s leadership, SBD enhanced curriculum with virtual workshops and seminars. In early 2022, he was a presenter for the “Community Colleges and ATE Programs Addressing Workforce for Industry 4.0” webinar, which was part of a series that culminated in April of that year with the ASEE I4.0 Summit in Washington, DC. As a keynote and facilitator at the summit, Marty emphasized that we must continually elevate the image of manufacturing to show that it is a prestigious career path for those just starting in the workforce or for those looking for a second career.
This award represents HI-TEC’s commitment to recognize innovation in advanced technology education. The Innovative Program Award is designed to recognize a team of advanced technology education professionals that has designed and implemented a significant innovation, which has led to a positive impact on student enrollment, retention, and/or advanced technological education.
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Micro Nano Technology Collaborative Undergraduate Research Network (MNT-CURN)
The MNT-CURN program provides community college students yearlong internships with community college mentors that culminate with a capstone summer experience. The program is tailored to make undergraduate research more equitable and accessible to underserved students. Over 100 students (90 percent being from underrepresented student groups) have participated in research experiences at twelve universities, including Caltech, University of New Mexico, and Purdue. Students in the program have won the Community College Innovation Challenge, obtained third place in the MATE ROV competition, been awarded Goldwater Scholarships, published over twenty peer reviewed articles, and participated in national conferences such as Posters on the Hill.
The aim of MNT-CURN is to give students access to summer experiences that will prepare them for the skilled technical workforce. Two activities developed by the leadership team include working in cleanrooms across the country to prepare for work as technicians and the availability of remote research experiences that develop simulations and focus on learning coding skills that can be used in technical education jobs, such as Cybersecurity.
The MNT-CURN model has been well received and over 30 Community Colleges will submit proposals to the Department of Commerce and Department of Defense that would scale the program from 60 students a year to 500 with a substantial increase in internship opportunities and stipend amounts. MNT-CURN has been successful in providing community college students research internships tailored to student needs and providing an equitable and diverse program.