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MECATRON: Technical Report
This 25-page report, provided by Nanyang Technological University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the MECATRON team for the Explorer Class of the 2024 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, and Navigator, and Scout.The report begins with an abstract introducing MECATRON and their ROV followed by a discussion of teamwork. Next, the report goes into detail on the design and construction of the ROV, discussing vehicle structure and systems, control and electrical systems, and ROV tools. Also covered are aspects of ROV and team safety, testing and troubleshooting methodology, and accounting. Included are the following appendices: SID [systems integration diagram] for Main ROV, SID for Float, and Safety Checklists.Manuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately
Engineering Entrepreneurship Club: Technical Report
This 23-page report, published by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Engineering Entrepreneurship Club team for the Explorer Class of the 2024 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, and Navigator, and Scout.The report begins with an abstract introducing the Engineering Entrepreneurship Club and their ROV followed a discussion of teamwork and project management. The Design Rationale section provides an overview of the team's approach to ROV design and goes into detail on each part of the ROV, including the vehicle structure and system, the electrical system, the control system, and the ROV's tools. Also covered is ROV and team safety, testing and troubleshooting techniques, and accounting. Included are system integration diagrams (SIDs) for the ROV and the team's non-ROV float.Manuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately
CITE Recruitment and Retention Promotional Documents
This collection of promotional resources, published by Southside Virginia Community College, was used to recruit and retain students for the Center for Information Technology Excellence (CITE) Information Technology (IT) training program, which provides students with hands on IT training while earning college credit. Included in the collection is a program brochure, a course schedule, an informational sheet for the Path to IT Practice program, and an orientation presentation for CITE. The brochure provides an overview of the CITE program, course work involved, CompTIA certificates, and enrollment information. Each course listed includes a brief description of class content. The CITE Spring 2025 Course Schedule lists all the CITE courses offered for the Spring semester in 2025. The Path to IT Practice informational sheet discusses the Path to IT Practice program, which aims to increase CITE enrollment among women and underrepresented populations. The Welcome to CITE presentation goes into detail on the CITE program and CITE certifications, discussing scholarships, internship opportunities, careers in IT, and more.Below is a list of the files contained within the .zip attachment. The size of each file is included in parenthesis.Recruitment and Retention Documents (4 files, 8.8 MB)CITE (CITE Brochure.pdf 5 MB)Center for Information Technology Excellence - CITE Spring 2025 Course Schedule (CITE Spring 2025 Course Schedule.pdf 145 KB)Path to IT Practice (Path to IT Practice Overview.pdf 2.7 MB)Welcome to CITE (Welcome to CITE - Orientation.pdf 901 KB
ATE Student Success Stories: Sam's Story (Series 3)
This video from the Internet Scout Research Group is part of a series that highlights student success stories related to advanced technological education (ATE) programs. In this video, Sam Martinich discusses his experiences with Central Wyoming College's geospatial information systems and technologies (GIST) program. Topics covered include Sam's career path and journey to Central Wyoming College, the impact of the program on his life, and his work collecting climate data. Funding for the program from the National Science Foundation (NSF) is also explored.The video runs 5:38 minutes in length
ATE Student Success Stories: Seethal's Story (Series 3)
This video from the Internet Scout Research Group is part of a series that highlights student success stories related to advanced technological education (ATE) programs. In this video, Seethal Meda discusses her experiences with Montgomdery Community College's biotechnology and biomanufacturing program. Seethal describes her experience reentering the workforce after a 15 year break, overcoming anxiety around taking classes in a different country, and presenting her internship project at the ATE conference in Washington DC. Funding for the program from the National Science Foundation (NSF) is also explored.The video runs 5:56 minutes in length
ECT: Commercial HVAC Systems: Program Development
This 39-page resource from the BEST Center provides information about the Commercial HVAC Systems certificate and Associate degree program at Laney College. This program is designed to "... prepare[] students to install, service, and maintain large-scale commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (HVAC/R) and controls, with emphasis on safety, occupancy, comfort, and energy efficiency."This program guide includes a table of contents, a catalog description, and provides information about the program design rationale and key elements, industry involvement, labor market needs analysis, recruitment, program infrastructure, pedagogy, and more. The following three appendices are also included: Sources of labor market needs analysis, Placement and wage data, and Industry Advisor Inputs.Program-level learning outcomes include:Explain the theory, function and maintenance of commercial HVACR systems including hydronics and control systems.Explain the operation of commercial HVACR systems and controls including psychrometrics, system components and types of systemsDemonstrate ability to interpret construction documents and diagrams to install and fabricate commercial HVACR systems, components, and controls.Demonstrate ability to apply building science principles and financially justify troubleshooting and system optimization to save energy while providing comfort and health.Individual course guides are available to view separately
Cloud Computing Security and AI
This video from the National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center features a presentation by Jim Reavis, co-founder and CEO of Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). This presentation provides an overview of current issues at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, and risk mitigation strategies CSA has developed for cloud services. The presentation goes into detail on topics such as cloud history, ChatGPT, cloud security standards, best practices for use of AI, data leakage by large language models (LLMs), and how organizations are implementing generative AI. Reavis shares resources available for instructors and students on these topics.This video runs 00:50:08 minutes in length. Other video recordings in the NCyTE Member Meetings series are available to view separately
Communicating What Matters: Understanding and Sharing ATE Project Outcomes and Impact
This webinar from EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education (ATE) is "designed to help project teams and evaluators understand the differences between outcomes and impact," how to identify key audiences, and how to effectively communicate this information. Presenters Samantha Hooker and Megan López of EvaluATE share strategies for measuring and reporting impact and provide guidance on drafting a National Science Foundation ATE grant proposal.This video runs 00:49:36 minutes in length
Maintenance Technician KSA
This 4-page document from MNT-EC (Micro Nano Technology Education Center) was created with industry partners to identify the key knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that maintenance technicians should possess. This document provides a list of eighteen KSAs, which encompass competencies including routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting components and devices, repairing equipment, and use of hand tools. This resource was designed to help navigate the maintenance technician career pathway
The Basics of Subnetting IPv4
This video from the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE), in partnership with the National Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA), provides an overview of subnetting IPv4 (Internet Protocol version four). The video covers key facts, shortcuts, and examples for teaching students about IPv4 and IP addressing, including sample test problems.This video runs 00:06:34 minutes in length. Other videos in this series are available to view separately