Cynthia Pereda, Eduardo Salcedo, Olga Pierrakos, Karen Wosczyna-Birch, Eric Flynn. The  National Science Foundation (NSF)  has been a cornerstone of scientific research and education across the United States. The  National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing  (NCNGM) is an initiative that fosters innovation and excellence in manufacturing technologies. This center plays a crucial role in preparing the workforce for the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, particu

National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) aims to raise awareness of the manufacturing sector and support the next generation of technicians. Through the National Science Foundation ’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program, NCNGM has funded collaborations among students, two-year colleges, other higher education institutions, industry, and organizations to improve technician training in advanced manufacturing. The NCNGM maintains a resource repo

Welcome to Our Newest Leadership Member Andrew Dunn is an Industrial Technology Trainer based at Central Community College’s Columbus, Nebraska campus, providing hands-on training throughout the college’s service area. He holds Associate degrees in Mechatronics and Drafting from Central Community College and delivers practical instruction in industrial maintenance with an emphasis on real-world troubleshooting. At Central Community College, Andrew helped develop PLC, HMI, and

The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, funded by the National Science Foundation, announced an addition to its leadership structure. In its effort to connect academic research with industry practices, Dr. Suj Chandrasekhar, president of Strategic Insights Inc., has been named chair of the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT). As chairperson of BILT, Dr. Chandrasekhar will play a crucial role in guiding the center's strategic initiatives, ensuring that