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Participation of Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch at Discover E's Annual Coalition Convening

Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, principal investigator and director of the National Science Foundation funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, was honored to receive an invitation to serve as a panelist at the annual meeting of Discover E's Coalition Convening. Discover E is an organization dedicated to promoting engineering and technology education. This event brings together a coalition of board members, stakeholders, educators, and industry professionals commit

Dec 15, 20251 min read

NCNGM Representatives Attend the Rockwell Automation Fair

Douglas Pauley, former Associate Dean of Community and Workforce Education at Central Community College in Nebraska, recently had the opportunity to attend the annual Rockwell Automation Fair. This event highlights the advancements in digital transformation and industrial automation, showcasing Rockwell Automation as a leader in these fields. Rockwell Automation is renowned for its commitment to providing comprehensive resources tailored for an array of stakeholders within t

Dec 5, 20252 min read

NCNGM Attends New Haven Connecticut Events

University of New Haven Center for Innovation and Applied Technology The National Science Foundation funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing was invited to the University of New Haven's Open House for its Center for Innovation and Applied Technology. Stakeholders from across Connecticut were present at the construction site. This forthcoming initiative will allow the academic community to engage in hands-on learning, help industry enhance their workforce ski

Nov 18, 20253 min read

NSF ATE PI Conference 2025

The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) participated in the annual National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Principal Investigators Conference in Washington, D.C. This event brings together educators and professionals who have received an NSF ATE (Project or Center) Grant dedicated to enhancing technological education and workforce development nationwide. This year, the NCNGM joined other leading organizations in the field at the inno

Nov 7, 20252 min read

The 2026 Connecticut MET² Cohort Now Accepting Applications

Applications for the 2026 MET2 Cohort are now OPEN! MET²Program provides genuine, real-world challenges and problems to fuel projects explored by self-managed Program Teams of students. Program Teams are inter-institutional, interdisciplinary, and self-managed to capitalize on the synergy between the theoretical knowledge of university students and faculty ( College of Technology partner universities in Connecticut) and the requisite hands-on technical skills of community

Nov 3, 20251 min read

NCNGM Attends the CT Northwestern Hills Council of Governments MFG Month Event

Last week, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing attended an event organized by the Connecticut Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG), which brought together local leaders, industry representatives, and stakeholders to discuss vital issues in the manufacturing sector. The occasion was particularly special as it coincided with Manufacturing Month , a time dedicated to celebrating and promoting the importance o

Oct 31, 20252 min read

Professional Development Opportunities in Next Generation Manufacturing

The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is excited to announce a partnership with Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska. Together, we will offer Professional Development opportunities for high school educators during the summer of 2026. If you are interested in attending, please complete the attached form and return it as soon as possible, as class size is limited. Program Overview Classes must be taken in sequence. Our goal is to foster collaboration

Oct 27, 20252 min read

NCNGM Summit 2025 SUCCESS

The National Science Foundation funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is proud to announce the remarkable success of the NCNGM Summit 2025, which was held at the headquarters of FANUC America Corporation . This event was organized in collaboration with the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC), bringing together groups of industry leaders, researchers, educators, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing the field of manufacturing and tec

Oct 21, 20252 min read