Spotlight on our 2023 FLATE Award Winners
This month we will spotlight our two Educator-of-the-Year award winners, and in July we will introduce you to our manufacturing partner award winners.
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Kevin Davenport wins FLATE 2023 Distinguished Manufacturing Secondary Educator-of-the-Year
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Kevin Davenport, Instructor of Engineering & Manufacturing at The Academy of Engineering & Environmental Science at Creekside High School in St. Johns, FL, is a 13-year veteran of teaching in St. Johns County School District’s Career and Technical Education department.
Kevin is a licensed engineer and has over 30 years of industry experience, but his true passion is training students for, and aligning them with, powerful opportunities for their future. Specifically, his interests are creating business partnerships, student mentoring opportunities and internships to supercharge student growth and interest in the STEM and manufacturing fields. He is the sponsor and lead mentor for Creekside’s FIRST Robotics Team 8775 and leads several extracurricular activities including Engineering Club, Society of Women Engineers, National Technical Honor Society and ACE Mentoring. He holds fast to the belief that most of the “good stuff” happens outside the confines of the traditional school day. The culmination of many of Creekside’s student’s high school careers are obtaining one of approximately 25 summer internships in the industry. These opportunities exist because Kevin maintains and curates relationships with the sponsoring companies and organizations.
Keven believes that manufacturing education is important because “Manufacturing and STEM education can function as a catalyst for students, igniting a passion which may have gone undiscovered. Not every child is financially or emotionally prepared to transition directly into a 4-year college. Through certifications in design programs and MSCC,
many students are able to go directly to work in manufacturing and STEM fields. From there, they can receive tuition reimbursement and work toward advanced degrees should they choose.”
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Greg Lewis wins FLATE 2023 Distinguished Manufacturing Post-Secondary Educator-of-the-Year |
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Greg Lewis is a Professor in Engineering Technology (ET) at St. Petersburg College in Clearwater, FL, where he has been teaching Engineering Graphics and Design since 1997. Greg was the first instructor to teach SolidWorks in the state of Florida in 1999. He still teaches SolidWorks and also Design/Revit, CNC Programming, FEA Analysis, Manufacturing Design, Architectural Mechanical Design, Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing.
Greg also works with the St. Petersburg College Engineering Club, provides summer camp opportunities to middle and high school students designing and building robots using SolidWorks, and has been on advisory committees for local area high schools for over ten years. Greg’s other professional awards include St. Petersburg College Instructor of the year in 2015 (nominated again in 2022) and the National League of Innovation 2019 League Excellence Award.
Greg believes that manufacturing education is important because "through technology the field of manufacturing will only become more enhanced with well-rounded educated students leading to a country that is independent of our global competitors. St. Petersburg College is educating and inspiring students to build a rewarding career, so they are competitive for the future as manufacturing continues to advance through the digital transformation. "
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All Awardees will be recognized at the FACTE Annual Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, FL July 18, 2023 during session 4 - FLATE Educator Best Practice Award Winners Panel - see Agenda for details!
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FLATE 2023 Summer Teacher Institute Hosted at
St. Pete College Last Week
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The FLATE Summer Teacher Institute hosted at St. Pete College held on June 12-16thwas a professional development opportunity for teachers to learn new technologies and connect with educators across the state. Special thanks to the team of faculty presenters at St. Pete College for presenting at the institute, including Sid Martin, Brian Bell, Andres Cardenas-Valencia, and Greg Lewis. The technology presented by the faculty included measurements, Fusion 360, robotics, and electric vehicle technology. In addition, several partners presented, including Dr. Gloria Wiens from the University of South Florida on robotics, Roy Kirchner, CEO of Ultimate 3D Printing, on 3D printing technologies, and the week was wrapped up with a presentation on Robotics from Nathan Hicks, and Steve Cercone of Bluegrass Educational Technologies. A special thanks to companies that provided tours to educators, including Kemco, Inventorium, and TSE Industries. The feedback from the attendees was very positive, and FLATE is looking forward to hosting many more professional development opportunities. For more information about FLATE professional development opportunities and other educational resources, please visit FLATE.org.
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ATE Impacts Recognizes FLATE Projects & Award Winners
Dr. Marilyn Barger & Sam Ajlani
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Dr. Marilyn Barger (principal investigator) and Sam Ajlani (co-principal investigator) of NSF ATE grant award Industry 4.0 Skills for Manufacturing Technicians (NSF Award 2148138) were both recognized for their achievements in a recent ATE Impacts article published in May 2023 that highlights not only their personal achievements, but the impacts they have made (and continue to make) in advancing technological education and the partnerships between education, industry and affiliated associations in their fields. The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy, focusing on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs).
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National Center of Excellence - Cyber Defense
at Daytona State College
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Congratulations to Dr. Ron Eaglin, Chair, Engineering and Information Technology at Daytona State College, and his team for being designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). The NCAE-C program is managed by NSA's National Cryptologic School. Federal partners include the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defense Office of the Chief Information Officer (DoD-CIO), and U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). With the CAE-C designation, the Government formally recognizes Daytona State College for its robust cybersecurity-related programs. Daytona State College has undergone an in-depth evaluation and has met rigorous requirements to be designated. They are well-postured to equip students with expertise and skills to protect and defend against the modern cyber threat landscape. |
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Summer Camps Ignite Students' Passion for STEM & Manufacturing Related Careers
STEM and Manufacturing Camps take students on an in-depth exploration of some of the most recent technologies used in high-tech manufacturing environments. Students develop real-world skills through a fun hands-on exploration of STEM and manufacturing related topics. Every year FLATE supports and promotes these types of opportunities for students to “plant the seed” at an early age when their career choices can be influenced by sparking their interest in STEM and manufacturing. Here are this months highlighted Summer Camps:
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3D & Electronics
Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs Summer Camp
St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus
June 5-9
This exciting camp introduced middle school campers to Manufacturing and basic Mechanical and Electronics engineering. Topics included introduction to CAD-3D design, SolidWorks, electricity, and intro to microcontrollers. Participants had the opportunity to have local engineers and entrepreneurs as speakers, and visited local manufacturers.
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Middle School Robotics Camps Hillsborough Community College (Brandon), June 12-23
HCC Robotics Camps introduce middle school students to the world of robotics, exploring their application in both industry and personal use: a mixture of Lego educational materials and STEM and manufacturing content conducted in an environment of competitive problem solving.
Intro Camp - students program and reconfigure Lego EV3 Mindstorms Robot and participate in a “robotics team challenge”.
All Girls Robotics Camp - a FREE camp sponsored by local Bay Area Manufacturers, campers program and reconfigure a more advanced level Lego EV3 Mindstorms Robot.
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For more information about FLATE and STEM-Manufacturing Summer camps around Florida to inspire the next generation of hi-tech skilled workforce, visit FLATE.org/Summer-Camps. |
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FLATE PLC Educator Workshop
College of Central Florida - August 3-4
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A basic PLC workshop for community college faculty: two days of training including a list of practice programs. Monthly virtual sessions September - December for ongoing support and training.
- Overview of Allen-Bradley SLC 500 PLC Software and Hardware
- Connection to PLC
- Basic Relay Logic & Basic PLC Logic
- Basic Programming using bit Logic
- Timing Registers
- Counter Registers
- Basic TAG Development
- Basic Relay Programming with tags
- Creation of internal bits
Free one-year LogixPro software license and $200 Stipend. Hotel for August 3rd provided for those travelling more than 50 miles.
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Join the Florida Association for Industrial and Technical Educators (FAITE) Sessions at the FACTE Conference! |
Membership in FAITE is open to all Industrial & Technical Educators. FAITE meets twice a year as a group at the CTE Joint Conference and the annual FACTE Conference and Trade Show. |
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NCyTE Center Cyber Security Across Disciplines
2-day Workshop for Community College Educators
August 1-2 | Palos Hills, IL
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For community/technical college faculty who want to integrate cybersecurity into their programs. Travel stipend available to eligible faculty (more than 60 miles from event).
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Held at the Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City, Ok - September 27-29, 2023. The conference brings together educational professionals and industrial experts in mechatronics, robotics, and other electromechanical fields. Early Bird Registration is now open with EB prices until June 30. Presentation submission deadline also June 30. |
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8th Annual 5K for Manufacturing Education
Sponsorships available
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Mastercut Tools and the Shaluly Foundation are sponsoring their 8th annual “2023 Ghouls for Tools” 5K run - proceeds to benefit Manufacturing Education. Their past 7 events have yielded over $167,000 for manufacturing career seekers!
Contact marketing@mastercuttool.com to discuss your sponsorship opportunities. Please reply by July 1st 2023 to ensure your name and company information is included in all promotional materials.
This years Halloween themed event will be held at Marina Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane in Safety Harbor, Florida on October 21, 2023.
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2023 NSF ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference
Celebrating 30 Years of Advancing Technological Education
October 25-27, 2023
Omni Shoreham Hotel. Washington, D.C.
SAVE THE DATE! Registration opens in July!
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Opportunities for Educators |
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Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation
Virtual Workshops - July/August
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The workshops are open to researchers, industry plant managers, and manufacturing engineers who have knowledge/experience in the topic area. Each participant is required to give a presentation (8-10 min) about their research/industry initiatives. A stipend of $600/participant will be provided. The goal is to allow academic and industry professionals to share research and case studies, brainstorm about research road maps for successful implementation of Industry 4.0 technology, and form partnerships to enable smart working in the 21st century.
Workshops include AR/VR (July 13), Digital Twin/Cyber Physical Systems/Cyber Manufacturing (July 20), Collaborative Robotics (July 27), Internet of Things (Aug 2), and Data Analytics & Machine Learning (Aug 10). All workshops will be held via Zoom from 9:00AM to noon (Central DT).
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Intelligent Industrial Robotics Workshop
June 29-30, 2023 Chattanooga, TN
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Workshop will cover:
- Robotics and Automated Manufacturing
- Robot Systems Major Components: Robot Arm, Controller, Power, Source, End of Arm Tooling
- Robotic Systems Terminology: Degree of Freedom, Position Axes, Orientation Axes, Work Envelope, Tool Center Point
- Robotic Cell Components: Equipment, Operator Interfaces, Tooling, Perimeter Guarding, Safety Devices
- Robotic Application Sensors
- Programming the Robot with the Teach Pendant
- Introduction to Vision Systems
**$400 STIPEND available** to qualifying participants.
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AACC MentorLinks Announces Cohort 2023-2025
Looking for Colleges & Mentors!
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MentorLinks is designed for community colleges seeking to develop or strengthen STEM technician education programs. Colleges should be interested in working with an experienced community college mentor who has successfully planned and implemented a major change in a high-technology program. |
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Request for Proposals:
Colleges Deadline June 27, 2023
MentorLinks colleges will receive $30,000 for the 2-year grant period (Oct. 1, 2023 - Nov.30, 2025) and travel support for the project director.
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Request for Applications: Mentors Deadline June 27, 2023
Eligible mentors include community college employees, retired employees, consultants, or industry advisory board members. Mentors will receive an honorarium and travel support.
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Fall 2023 PocketLab Pilot Study for Middle School Science Teachers - Stipend + Free Licenses & Sensors |
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Participating teachers will be randomized into the PocketLab group or the control group. PocketLab teachers will be asked to use PocketLab G-Force sensors and the PocketLab Notebook with their students to complete classroom activities focused on concepts of forces and motion. Control group teachers will be asked to teach these topics as they normally do and will have the option to use PocketLab with their students at the conclusion of the study. Participants will receive either $500 or $800 (Control group or not), a one-year license to PocketLab Notebook Pro ($150 value), and your choice of a PocketLab Voyager sensor ($198 value) or a PocketLab G-Force sensor ($129 value).
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Career Counselors & Academic Advisors Breakfast Workshop - Illinois & Ohio |
Two in-person summer options at Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, IL) & Sinclair Community College (Dayton, OH) for high school or community college counselors will cover a wide range of topics designed to increase awareness of cybersecurity careers, introduce online tools for finding job openings, and provide resources to help students explore the opportunities in this rapidly growing industry.
For more information, contact
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Solar Plus Storage Institute - August 1 - 3, 2023
Madison Area Technical College (WI)
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At the Institute, you'll use tools of the trade to install and commission a residential size solar photovoltaic array with battery storage. You will learn how to integrate this system with electric vehicle charging stations. Finally, use the hands-on lessons provided during the institute in your classroom and give your students an introduction to this booming industry.
Provided to attendees: Breakfast & Lunch, Hotel accommodations (2 nights), $600 stipend.
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STEM Educator Energy Institute - July 18-20
Dover, Delaware (3 spots left)
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Join us at Delaware Technical Community College for this three-day workshop on data analysis, energy efficiency and solar photovoltaics. Community College, High School or Middle School Educators will get hands on experience with industry tools and leave with resources (including lesson plans) to take directly back to your students! The hands-on classroom lab activities will enable you to bring renewable energy, energy efficiency and data analysis to life in your classroom. Provided to participants:
- Breakfast and lunch
- $600 stipend per participant upon completion
- One graduate credit via Colorado School of Mines ($60)
- Hotel accommodations (as needed)
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Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs provides scholarships for students pursuing degrees leading to manufacturing careers Applications for Spring 2024 open July 1, 2023
In 2022, NBT awarded $95,000 in scholarship awards to 62 students pursuing degrees in manufacturing industry-related fields of study. NBT’s manufacturing camp program achieved new levels of success by supporting 165 camps across 26 U.S. states.
There are other scholarships available to support manufacturing students. Be sure to check with your local school and Regional Manufacturing Association (RMA) for other scholarships available to you! Find a list of RMA's HERE!
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Weekly camps at the Bradenton Campus June 12 - July 28.
Camps include virtual reality, robotics, engineering, drones, coding, simulation and modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and immersive virtual environments, and safety requirements needed to responsibly use tools in a lab.
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3D Printing Camp
Daytona
July 23-28, 2023
Students will be introduced into CAD design, where they will develop 3D models, a series of 3D printing activities (3D Pen Doodlers, 3D scanning, 3D printing and 3D augmentation.
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Young Engineers Summer Camps
Tallahassee
June 12 - July 21
Engineering Design camps for middle school include coding and robotics featuring Arduino Uno and Raspberry Pi!
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Highly Dexterous Robot Hand Can Operate in the Dark |
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The U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers at Columbia Engineering have demonstrated a highly dexterous robot hand that combines an advanced sense of touch with motor learning algorithms, which allow a robot to learn new physical tasks via practice. The fact that the hand does not rely on vision to manipulate objects means that it can do so in very difficult lighting conditions that would confuse vision-based algorithms — it can even operate in the dark.
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NSF Announces Ideas Lab for Personalized Learning
in Engineering Education
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The Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation announced plans to employ an Ideas Lab to stimulate interdisciplinary research into emerging technologies for Personalized Learning in Engineering Education to bring together expertise in engineering education, learning science, sensing, machine learning, and neuroscience. |
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FLATE 2022-23 Webinar Series - Watch on Demand |
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FLATE Professional Development webinars are designed to provide educators around Florida with trainings that enhance their ability to attract and retain students and/or understand the latest, complex technologies.
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Developing Local Articulations to Increase Enrollment in College Programs
- How to Create Work-based Learning Opportunities
- Recruiting Strategies Best Practices
- Robots for AI and Industry 4.0 Training and Demo
- Creating Videos using Classroom Projects and Student Success Stories
- How to Increase Student Diversity in ET Programs
- How to Develop ET Dual Enrollment or Early College Programs
- Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Series (4-part)
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FLATE's Manufacturing Matters Dashboard
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