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Recruiting BILT Members
No full textThis video, from the National Convergence Technology Center, is a part of the BILT Spotlight series that showcases essential elements of the BILT (Business and Industry Leadership Team) Model, which helps educators energize their relationship with employers and better align curriculum with workforce needs. These short videos feature testimonials from both educators and employers who explain how the BILT works and share their perspective on the value of using a BILT. This episode focuses on strategies to recruit employers to join your BILT. This video runs 9:46 minutes in length. Additional videos from the series are available to view separately
Implementing the BILT Model of Business Engagement
No full textThis 37-page document, provided by the National Convergence Technology Center (CTC), is a detailed guide on best practices for implementing and managing the BILT model of business engagement. The BILT model is a more collaborative version of the traditional advisory council that "puts businesses in a co-leadership role for college technical programs so they have direct input into the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that program graduates should possess 12-36 months into the future." Featured in the document are step-by-step instructions detailing the entire process of running a BILT.Sections include: Background and Overview; Benefits of a BILT; Essential Elements of a BILT; 12-Month BILT Meeting Cycle; Identifying and Recruiting the Right BILT Members; Preparing for Your BILT Orientation Meeting; Your Elevator Pitch; Preparing for Your First BILT KSA Meeting; Faculty Cross-Referencing Meeting; Hosting BILT Trends Meetings; Overall BILT Meeting Best Practices; Leadership of the BILT; Common Implementation Challenges; Resources
Lesson Plan: Woodworking
No full textThis collection of seven guitar building lessons and pre-assessment is from the American Samoa Technician Education Readiness Pathway Project (ASTERP). ASTERP aims to adapt the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded guitar building program to prepare students in American Samoa for entry into technician education programs. The project features unique lesson plans, designed to address gaps in STEM education, that incorporate the skills and knowledge required to pursue technician careers into the guitar building curriculum.These seven lesson plans guide students through the guitar building process, from planning the cost of materials to assembling an electric guitar control circuit. Each lesson plans include learning objectives, required materials, references, and links to resources on guitar construction. Several of the lessons incorporate brief quizzes to assess understanding of covered material. The 8-page pre-assessment tests students' knowledge of woodworking concepts and tools.Lesson Plans_Woodworking (8 files, 22.4 MB)Guitar Building Construction Pre-assessment (Copy-of-Guitar-Building-Construction-Post-Assessment.docx.pdf 14 MB)Guitar Anatomy and Cost Estimate (guitar-building-lesson-plan-1.pdf 196 KB)General Shop Safety (guitar-building-lesson-plan-2.pdf 159 KB)Tape Measure Reading (guitar-building-lesson-plan-3.pdf 153 KB)Know your Lumber [Woods] (guitar-building-lesson-plan-4.pdf 187 KB)Fret Neck Assembly, Fret Spacing (guitar-building-lesson-plan-5.pdf 187 KB)Threads and Fasteners (guitar-building-lesson-plan-6.pdf 6.47 MB)Guitar Electronics Activity (guitar-building-lesson-plan-7.pdf 1.07 MB)Additional resources from ASTERP's guitar program are available separately
Report Brief from the Envisioning the Next Bioscience Workforce Summit
No full textThis 16-page report brief summarizes the findings of a larger report on the Envisioning the Next Bioscience Workforce summit held by InnovATEBIO on the 26th and 27th of June, 2023. In the summit, "attendees from education, industry, workforce development and government gathered for two days to learn about emerging trends and technologies in the biosciences and to convene within 'state teams' to develop action plans for strengthening the bioscience workforce ecosystem in their state." The report brief includes a summary of the conference and each day's activities, recommendations for InnovATEBIO based on the conference findings, and strategies for building state bioscience workforce ecosystems. Also included in the brief are four Q&As with industry leaders and an explanation of using state teams to develop the bioscience workforceThe full report is available to view separately
Lessons in Community Colleges Economic Development from the NSF ATE
No full textThis 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 Cente
Shark Tech: Technical Report
No full textThis 25-page report, from Labrador Straits Academy, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Shark Tech team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, Navigator, and Scout.The report begins with an abstract introducing Shark Tech and their ROV followed by a discussion of company organization and workflow. Next, the design and construction of the ROV is covered, highlighting the design evolution, innovation, vehicle structure, propulsion, buoyancy, hydraulics, various electrical systems, and mission specific tools. Also covered is the decision to build or buy parts, troubleshooting, testing methodology, safety philosophy, safety features, budget, project costing, references, and acknowledgments. The following appendices are included: Main Electrical SID (systems integration diagram) with Fuse Calculations, Hydraulics SID, Safety Checklist, Project Budget, Project Cost, and Company Safety Review.Manuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately
Oostburg ROV: Technical Report
No full textThis 18-page report, published by Oostburg High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Oostburg ROV team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, Navigator, and Scout.The report begins with an abstract introducing Oostburg ROV and their ROV followed by a discussion of team organization, community outreach, and communication. Next, the report covers various aspects of the ROV's design and construction, including the frame, bulkhead connectors, tether, propulsion, motor shrouds, cameras, ROV features, more. Also discussed is safety, testing and troubleshooting, challenges, lessons learned, reflections, budget cost, and acknowledgments. A systems integration diagram (SID) and safety checklist are included.Manuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately
Satellites, Positioning, GNSS vs GPS, and Potential Security Vulnerabilities
No full textIn this video, Vincent DiNoto Jr., Director of the National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence, explores the relationship between geospatial technologies and the use of open-source data. DiNoto covers a range of topics, including GPS/GNSS positions and their critical role in ensuring accurate location data, the use of remotely sensed data for geospatial analysis, and the increasing relevance of open-sourced maps like Open Street Map (OSM). Open-sourced maps enable public contributions but also raise concerns about data accuracy, security, and ethical considerations.The video runs 44:30 minutes in length
Virtual Career Connections in Energy and Engineering: How You Could Do One At Your School
No full textThis webinar recording from the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education Resource Center (CREATE) features a presentation from Heidi Gurdo and David LaFazia, who discuss a virtual Career Connection event at Delaware Technical Community College that aimed at connecting students and alumni with local industry to explore career paths and work opportunities in energy and engineering careers. Information on Delaware Technical Community College, other energy and engineering career events, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a toolkit for educators, lessons learned, and student success stories are highlighted. The video recording runs 54:46 minutes in length
University of Arizona FFA Agriculture Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE) Team Activity Solar Fountain Project
No full textThis webinar recording from the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education Resource Center (CREATE) features a presentation from Ed Franklin, who provides information about the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agriculture Mechanics Career Development Event. This event is part of a state-level event for high school agriculture programs with FFA chapters. 25-30 teams compete with a total of about 100 contestants. The event has ten skill and problem-solving activities. Details about the event's background, solar outreach activities, examples of designs displayed at events, and more are highlighted. The video recording runs 55:43 minutes in length