FLATE and FloridaMakes wish all the 2021 Engineering Technology grads and certificate completers every success as they launch new careers! We know you’ll do great things! |
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Engineering Technology Capstone Projects at Seminole State College |
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Seminole State College offers an Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, and short-term college credit certificates for Engineering Technology. These are great pathway options for students to grow in technical careers that support many of Florida’s industry sectors ranging from manufacturing to public utilities to research and design. Certificates include Industry 4.0-focused mechatronics and automation. These Engineering Technology programs are located on the Oviedo Campus in the Center for Engineering and Design. The technical expertise of students in the B.S. Engineering Technology is illustrated in the videos linked below. Problem-solving, teamwork, and communications are all part of the daily experience for these students as they tackle their capstone projects. |
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Student Spotlight: Michael John Mullett Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay Florida Campus AS Engineering Technology |
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When Michael Mullett embarked on his educational journey, his life was in flux. Back in 2011, after the economy crashed, he was unsure of the future. He knew he needed to make a career change and find something he could do until he retired. He decided to pursue an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology.
Learn about Michael’s foray into the program and how it has given him a renewed purpose in life in his own words.
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Summer STEM Camps – Volunteers Needed!
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Over a decade ago, FLATE developed a 5-day summer robotics camp for middle school students. Recently, FLATE developed more advanced camps and several resources for these important summer programs that engage students in fun and enriching programs while nurturing teamwork, communication, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills. FLATE partnered with many Florida schools and colleges to launch their programs using robotics or other STEM-focused technologies. FLATE continues to support these summer programs. We encourage professionals to identify local sessions and volunteer to share information about great careers in manufacturing and regional companies with any STEM campers.
You can find most local camps online, in neighborhood newspapers, at community centers, schools and other local news outlets. Most camps are interested in having industry participation. Find a local camp and volunteer! Share the excitement of manufacturing and make an impact on eager campers this summer.
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Broward College Visit to Hillsborough Community College ET Labs |
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Broward College is exploring options for expanding its Engineering Technology Degree program. Last week, Dr. Barger, Director of FLATE, and Preston Steele, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs at Broward, visited Hillsborough Community College’s (HCC) Engineering Technology (ET) Degree laboratories. Broward started the process of updating its ET Degree offerings as well as its lab spaces. The plans may include a move to a different campus and the addition of the new Supply Chain Automaton specialization to the current advanced Manufacturing and Bio-manufacturing systems specializations. |
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The 2021 FLATE Manufacturing Education Awards will be celebrated during the Talent Development Segment of the MakeMore Manufacturing Summit, taking place on July 27 and 28. Announcement for this event is below.
Sponsorship opportunities available!
In their 14th year, the Awards are geared to recognize secondary and post-secondary educators, and industry professionals for their outstanding contributions to promote and support technology education and careers awareness in manufacturing.
Your financial contribution will help cover the costs for the Awards ceremony, the winners' trophies, as well as their participation in the Florida Association for Career & Technical Education Annual Conference (FACTE) and the MakeMore Manufacturing Summit.
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For more information about the Awards click here.
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Thank you to our sponsors: |
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Register for the 2021 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit |
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Join FLATE at the 2021 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit for important discussions on the future of manufacturing in Florida! Hosted in partnership with Associated Industries of Florida, CareerSource Florida, Inc, Enterprise Florida, the Florida Chamber, and FloridaMakes, the Summit will help build a roadmap to strengthen and advance Florida’s economy through innovation, talent development, and leveraging our resources to accelerate the productivity and technological performance of the manufacturing sector.
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Early bird discount until May 15, use promo code: EARLYBIRD
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Join FloridaMakes at the free Gulf Coast Cyber Forum! One in a series of Florida Defense Cybersecurity Training Programs, the Gulf Coast based outreach program will focus on cyber protections for businesses, the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements for defense contractors and how to begin the cybersecurity assessment process. |
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September 30 - October 1, 2021, at Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa Campus (tentatively) |
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FANUC Handling Tool Operations and Programming Training Course |
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This course covers the tasks that an operator, technician, engineer, programmer or instructor would need to be familiar with in order to set up, record and/or troubleshoot programs on a FANUC Robotics HandlingTool Software package.
May 24 - 27, 2021
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Register for NTMA’s (National Tooling and Machine Association) Career Summit this week, May 12-14, 2021.
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Next Generation Industrial Robotics Workshops |
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Applications are now open for the two on-ground workshops at (1) Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, TN on June 7-8, 2021 and (2) at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL on July 19-20, 2021.
There will also host 1 virtual asynchronous SMART Manufacturing Workshop scheduled for July 15-16, 2021.
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Upon completing the two-day workshop, participants will receive a $400 stipend (Only 10 spots available per workshop). The deadline to apply is Sunday May 23, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time). This project is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is only open for STEM educators in Secondary and two-year community and technical colleges.
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FACTE 55th Annual Conference & Trade Show |
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Join FLATE at the 2021 Florida Association for Career and Technical Education-FACTE 55th Annual Conference and Trade Show, hosted at the SeaWorld Renaissance in Orlando, Florida, on July 19 - 21.
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HI-TEC (High Impact Technology Exchange) Virtual Conference |
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Lockheed-Martin Electronics Apprenticeship Partners with Central Florida College |
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Central Florida College (CF) is providing an academic pathway to an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (A.S.E.T.) for the newly registered apprenticeship at Lockheed-Martin in Ocala. The new two-year apprenticeship program trains electronics associates at CF and Lockheed-Martin to solder circuit cards and wiring harnesses used in aerospace and defense systems. The Ocala program includes 265 new apprentices and is supported by CareerSource Florida.
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Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs’ New Inclusion Camps Help Young People with Disabilities |
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Thanks to grant funding from Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF), ProAmpac, and the Eleanor and Clarence Prevo Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, NBT is proud to announce the development of a new camp format to serve workforce-aged individuals with disabilities.
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Engineering Technology program at FSCJ has been awarded an NSF ATE grant |
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The Engineering Technology program at FSCJ (Florida State College at Jacksonville) has been awarded an NSF ATE grant titled "Improving Technician Training in Automation Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing," award number: 2054801. Kevin Beamish, Engineering Technology Faculty, is the Principal Investigator (P.I.) and will be the lead on the 3-year project that will develop a dedicated academic track for students to train in the specific skills needed to become effective PLC technicians. The goal is to implement an official Technical Certification for PLC/Automation Technician, which would be a unique program in the Florida College System. For more information, contact Kevin Beamish.
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Master Class on Effective Teaching |
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Master Class on Effective Teaching will be held June 21-23, 2021, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT every day. Registration is $149 for ASEE Professional Members, $49 for ASEE P-12 and Student Members, and $199 for non-members. |
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Welding Professional Development Workshops |
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Seven five-day summer Welding Professional Development Workshops on various welding topics are now open for registration for secondary and post-secondary welding educators across the country. Weld-Ed, a National Science Foundation (NSF) Resource Center offers many workshops each summer for educators.
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New Free Resources for Autodesk Fusion 360
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New updated books are now available: (1) Autodesk Fusion 360 Black Book on version 2.0.10027 (April 2021 update). The book is a complete reference for Autodesk Fusion 360 and covers all the major areas of software, including Generative Design and (2) FreeCAD 0.18. FreeCAD software is an open-source CAD/CAM/CAE software, which is updated regularly. Both are available in black and white, color, and e-book versions. Following are the links to get the book. Faculty can request for desk copy directly via email with your institutional information by emailing Kim.
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Watch this recent recording of an Industry Panel talk about Supply Chain Automation Technicians in their companies in Florida. The session was hosted by the Engineering Technology Program at Valencia College on the Osceola Campus, which developed and will offer the new ET specialization starting this Fall. The panel consist of representative from FedEx, UPS, and JLL in the greater Orlando area.
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Learning and Employment Records: Progress and the Path Forward |
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A white paper from the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board Digital Infrastructure Working Group highlights the value and opportunities associated with Learning and Employment Records (LER). LERs give individuals ownership of a verified and detailed record of their skills and achievements while illuminating how those skills align to industry-specific career pathways. This report can be helpful for employers and education institutions.
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New Robots from NSF Research Coming your way! |
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Whether microscopic or human-sized, inspired by tree-dwelling mammals or pasta, the family of U.S. National Science Foundation-funded robots captures the incredible innovation possible with cross-disciplinary collaboration across STEM fields. The critical research NSF supports enables advances in the physical aspects of robotic systems and how they "think" and understand the world around them. Scientists and engineers are training robots to support the workforce; training the workforce that will use them; and studying how the world understands and interacts with these autonomous systems. Click below to see seven projects featuring amazing new robots and highlighting the exciting ways in which robots ca benefit individuals, industry and society.
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Engineering's Unequal Paths |
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Click here to read a report about Engineering and Engineering Technology pathways to Engineering Licensure state by state in the U.S.
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