Congratulations 2024 Epsilon Pi Tau Gamma Phi Chapter Inductees!

This year we had over 100 student inductees for our Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society for Technology Professions - Gamma Phi Chapter Induction Ceremony, representing Connecticut State Community College. The ceremony included Keynote Speaker, Marty Guay, Vice President of Business Development for Stanley Black & Decker and Member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education, who provided advice and words of encouragement for our students.

We also celebrated individuals who are dedicated to STEM education and ensuring our students are successful on their paths to careers in technology. Our honorary inductees for 2024 are:

Marty Guay, Vice President of Business Development Stanley Black & Decker.

Felisha Guirand-Fleurimond, Project Manager-Advanced Manufacturing Technology Coordinator, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, Connecticut State Community College Housatonic.

John Jagtiani, Professor Computer Science, Data Science and Business Intelligence, Connecticut State Community College Northwestern.

Congratulations to all!


Gamma Phi Chapter Induction 2024 Photos

2024 Virtual Summer Teachers Workshop - Application Open, Deadline May 24, 2024

This summer, the Connecticut College of Technology’s National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence, will present the 2024 Summer Teachers’ Workshop. This program will be held through an online platform.

The exciting four-day workshop provides the opportunity for you to connect with your peers from across the United States in an online workshop. This program is very highly rated by teachers and faculty who have participated in the previous in-person and virtual versions of the program. The workshop will help you learn how to instruct your students in developing essential teambuilding skills as well as providing technology related experiences to help you integrate your learning into your STEM classroom and lab environment. The teambuilding, professional, and technical skills presented in the program are designed to be directly applicable to your classroom. 

Workshop Dates & Times 

• Thursday, June 20th - 9:00am – 5:00pm EST

• Friday, June 21st - 9:00am – 5:00pm EST

• Monday, June 24th - 9:00am – 5:00pm EST

• Tuesday, June 25th - 9:00am – 5:00pm EST

Location

• Online

Additional Workshop Details:

• Earn Professional Skills and Technical Skills Microcredentials.

• Over $460 in materials will be provided:

  ~ One-year online educational version of SolidWorks CAD Software

  ~ micro:bit kit

  ~ Electrical components kit

  ~ DISC and Emotional Quotient personal assessments

  ~ DISC and Emotional Quotient workbooks and reference materials.

• Participants will be eligible to receive up to $750 in stipends ($500 for participation in workshop and completion of evaluation materials; $250 upon submission of curriculum for use in classroom).

application Deadline is May 24, 2024

Full program details can be found in the application materials below:

Application Materials (Word Doc)

Application Materials (PDF)

Application Open for Mechatronics Professional Development - June 2024 at Central Community College, Columbus, NE

Central Community College, in partnership with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, is cosponsoring four professional development opportunities this summer and felt you may have an interest in attending.

Currently, our high school instructors which are acting as facilitators come from a variety of teaching backgrounds. In some cases, they don't have an electrical background. They just need to have an interest in this area and have time in their high school schedule to help facilitate classroom activities. During each of these trainings, the facilitators and college instructors will build separate trainers from the beginning and go through lessons which are part of the web-based course. It is our goal that the local community college will work with the high school to offer dual credit to the high schools. In Nebraska, the community college is providing the instructor of record for the college credit and the facilitator helps the students and provide classroom management. Your school may choose to use these trainers differently than we do in Nebraska. The following are details regarding each session, and what you will receive. Classes must be taken in this sequence.

First Course: Concepts of Electronics June l 0th - 13th 2024, Columbus Nebraska

I. Stipend of $1,800 for your travel costs and time

2. Concepts of Electronics trainer valued at $450

3. Course materials

Second Course: Intro to Instrumentation June 14th - 19th 2024, Columbus Nebraska

1. Stipend of $1,800 for your travel costs and time

2. Intro to Instrumentation trainer valued at$ 1,200

3. Course materials

Third Course: Intro to PLC's June 20th - 25th 2024, Columbus Nebraska

1. Stipend of $1,800 for your travel costs and time

2. Intro to PLC trainer valued at $1,600

3. Course materials

Fourth Course: Application of Industrial Sensors June 26th - 28th 2024, Columbus Nebraska

1. Stipend of $1,800 for your travel costs and time

2. Application of Industrial Sensors trainer valued at $1,600

3. Course materials

Central Community College guests are receiving a special lodging rate of $84 a night at Ramada Inn (River's Edge) if reservations are made prior to May 12. For reservations, please call the Ramada directly at 402-564-1492. Please reference the CCC Mechanics Block when making the reservation.

Coffee and rolls will be available at 8:00 a.m. each day of the class. The classes will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Lunches will be provided. The class will end at 5:00 p.m. each day.

You are welcome to participate in one or all the classes. You will receive a stipend for each course you participate in. The

courses must be taken in this order.

Feel free to share this information with a colleague or high school which may have an interest in partnering with you in the

future. These courses are a good way to introduce Mechatronics/Industrial Automation to prospective students. We are

seeing these classes make a difference in our enrollment.

If you have an interest in participating, please complete the registration below and email it to me at dpauley@cccneb.edu.

Class size is limited. Registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions, please feel free

to give me a call at 402-562-1280.

Sincerely,

Doug Pauley

Associate Dean of Workforce Education

Central Community College

Registration Form

Become a Partner School with the Siemens SMSCP Mechatronics Training for Students

SMSCP: Making tomorrow’s workforce fit for the future of industry

The Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) combines the German dual training system with Siemens' in-house know-how. Students learn troubleshooting strategies and can easily transfer their knowledge and expertise to another system. Students with an Siemens Mechatronic certification are employees who are flexible, autonomous, and professional in their dealings.

Learn more about becoming a SMSCP partner school here.

MET2 Program Accepting Applications - Deadline Dec. 8th

What is the MET² Program?

The Mechanical and Manufacturing Technologies for Energy and Sustainability (MET²) Program prepares community college and university mechanical and manufacturing engineering and technology students to enter the workforce by integrating relevant technical skills with necessary professional, social & entrepreneurial skills. These are the skills that are required to meet today’s workforce demands.

The advantage of the MET² Program is that it prepares students to not only learn critical thinking but also relevant technical skills including:

• Mold/Pattern Making

• CNC Machining

• Electronic Circuitry

• CAD – SolidWorks

• Blue Print Reading

• Manufacturing Processes

The MET² Program also prepares students to enter the workforce with necessary professional and entrepreneurial skills including:

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Behavioral Diversity skills (DISC)

• Networking

• Time Management

MET² Program provides genuine, real-world challenges or problems to fuel projects explored by self-managed Program Teams of students. Program Teams are inter-institutional as well as interdisciplinary in order to capitalize on the synergy between the theoretical knowledge of university students and faculty, complemented by the requisite hands-on technical skills of community college students and faculty. Program Teams will meet and conduct research culminating in a professional level final report and presentation.

We are seeking students from both community colleges and universities to participate in this hands-on engineering and technology program, to work together on real-world projects addressing genuine challenges or problems from our industry partners.

Students will receive a stipend for participation in the program (Winter Intersession plus a minimum of 65 hours spent on their project during the spring semester) up to $1,750 ($750 for participation in the Winter Intersession and up to $1,000 for hours worked -maximum 100 hours on projects during the spring semester – participating in both parts is mandatory).

This program is funded by the National Science Foundation.

For more information and application forms:

John Birch, MET² Program Executive Director and President The Birch Group, LLC

email: thebirchgroup@snet.net phone: 860-677-0020

Website: www.met2program.org

Application Deadline: December 8, 2023

National Science Foundation Announces Funding Opportunity for Advancing Microelectronics Education

On May 22, 2023, the National Science Foundation announced Dear Colleague Letter (DCL): Advancing Microelectronics Education (NSF 23-115), which encourages submission of education proposals in all settings, both formal and informal, that will excite, motivate, and prepare students for participation in the microelectronics industry of the future in response to the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act).

There are several types of funding opportunities that will be accepted. All details for Dear Colleague Letter NSF 23-115 can be found in the official DCL: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2023/nsf23115/nsf23115.pdf

Congratulations Epsilon Pi Tau Gamma Phi Chapter Inductees!

This year we had over 100 student and honorary inductees for our Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society - Gamma Phi Chapter, representing Connecticut Community Colleges (Connecticut State Community College). We are so proud of the accomplishments of all inductees!

Here is our group photo and Dr. Karen Wosczyna Birch with our honorary inductees, which included:
- Paul S. Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer, State of Connecticut
- Jacquelynn Garofano, Chief Technology Officer, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.
- Eileen Candels, Director of Partnerships, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.
- Jemiel Rose, Project Director, National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Project, Connecticut State College & Universities System Office
- Adam Scobie, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, Housatonic Community College
- Anamul Ambia, Manufacturing Instructor, Manufacturing Technology, Manchester Community College

Wendy Robicheau, Assistant Director for National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, received the EPT Laureate Citation as well.

Congratulations to all!

Gamma Phi Chapter Induction 2023 Photos

Now Accepting Applications for the 2023 Summer Teachers' Workshop (Virtual)

This summer, the Connecticut College of Technology’s National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence, will present the 2023 Summer Teachers’ Workshop. This program will be held through an online platform.

The exciting four-day workshop provides the opportunity for you to connect with your peers from across the United States in an online workshop. This program is very highly rated by teachers and faculty who have participated in the previous in-person and virtual versions of the program. The workshop will help you learn how to instruct your students in developing essential teambuilding skills as well as providing technology related experiences to help you integrate your learning into your STEM classroom and lab environment. The teambuilding, professional, and technical skills presented in the Program are designed to be directly applicable to your classroom. 

Workshop Dates & Times 

·      Thursday, June 22nd - 9:00am – 5:00pm EST

·      Friday, June 23rd - 9:00am – 5:00pm EST

·      Monday, June 26th - 9:00am – 5:00pm EST

·      Tuesday, June 27th - 9:00am – 5:00pm EST

Location

·      Online

Additional Workshop Details

·      Earn Professional Skills and Technical Skills Microcredentials.

·      Manuals, workbooks, Behavioral and Emotional Intelligence assessments, and related technical materials will be provided.**

·      A one-year online educational license for SolidWorks CAD Software will also be provided.

·      Participants will receive micro:bit and Robo-Link CoDrone kits.

·      Participants will be eligible to receive up to $750 in stipends ($500 for participation in workshop and completion of evaluation materials; $250 upon submission of curriculum for use in classroom)

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION!

Application Deadline: May 26, 2023

DIVERSITY INCLUDES DISABILITIES - Professional Development Opportunity on Access in STEM Programs

DIVERSITY INCLUDES DISABILITIES

Increase diversity in your STEM programs!

The DeafTEC Resource Center is partnering with AHEAD to provide a unique professional development opportunity at the

Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education Conference

The 46th Annual Conference of the Association on Higher Education And Disability

Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon

July 17-21, 2023

• Teams from up to 20 community colleges will be selected to participate in the conference

• Each team will consist of a STEM faculty member and a staff/faculty from disability services

• Each team member will receive a travel stipend to attend the conference

More information about this opportunity and how to apply can be found at www.deaftec.org/ahead

Program Flyer

Attend the FREE Mechatronics 101 Workshop!

This hands-on workshop will introduce faculty, administrators, and counselors to an entry level Mechatronics course (Concepts of Electronics) taught to high school students at a distance in Nebraska and Minnesota. This hands-on workshop is the first of 4 courses being designed to deliver to high school students. Attendees will learn best practices for delivering technical coursework online, assemble a trainer, and perform lab exercises designed for high school or college students.

All participants will take their finished trainer (valued over $300) home and be asked to create a lab with the trainer to share with other workshop attendees and the NCNGM and iMEC communities. A parts list and related curriculum will also be made available.

Teams from high schools and state/community colleges are encouraged to attend.

The workshop is FREE, lunch will be provided, and attendees will take their trainer home to use in their own classrooms.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

• Overview of the project

• Dual enrollment strategies

• Share best practices working with high schools

• Building trainers from components

• Review web curriculum

• Labs and videos

• Complete the trainer

Contact Dr. Marilyn Barger with any questions (Marilyn.barger@flate.org)

Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023

Time: 9:30AM - 4:00PM

Location:

Hillsborough Community College, Brandon Campus

10451 Nancy Watkins Dr. BSS Room 215 Tampa, FL 33619

This workshop is sponsored in-part by the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence.

Workshop Flyer

REGISTER TODAY

Be share to share this opportunity with your colleagues!