Mechatronics and Vacuum Technology The terms Mechatronics and Vacuum Technology represent 20th Century state-of-the-art “tags” for leading edge STEM based skill sets that are even more significant in this 21st century digital world. Mechatronics was coined in the 1960’s to verbalize the then brand new integration of mechanical and electronic knowledge for commercial (automobiles, etc), […]
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida 2030 Project and Earners to Learners Summit Explores the Future Opportunities and Needs for Florida’s Workforce The recommendations released come from three years’ worth of research and feedback from more than 10,000 Floridians in each of Florida’s 67 counties as part of the Florida 2030 initiative- a multi-million research initiative […]
2018 Manufacturing Day/Month – SAVE THE DATE! October 5 marks the official kick off for Manufacturing (MFG) Day with industry tours, open houses, career fairs and other miscellaneous events being planned in Florida and across the country. This year FloridaMakes, FLATE and the network of Regional Manufacturers Associations across the state are taking the lead in […]
FLATE’s Student Outreach – Supporting STEM Education Mentoring Engineering Capstone Projects for Middle School’s 8th Grade Every year, the Florida Advanced Technological Center-FLATE, helps middle school students by mentoring in their Engineering Capstone projects. The 8th grade STEM students are tasked to exhibit technical expertise to solve challenging problems by producing ideas and products that […]
8th Annual STEM Professional Association Event Middleton High School (https://middleton.mysdhc.org), a Pre-Collegiate STEM Academy, would like to invite you to our 8th annual “STEM Professional Association Event” from 6:00-7:30 PM on Thursday, March 22th, 2018. This STEM Professional Association Event is held on an annual basis to connect Tampa Bay area students, parents, educators and […]
FLATE Visits Virginia Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Programs ON THE ROAD This month FLATE had the opportunity to visit two two-year advanced manufacturing and mechatronics programs in Virginia: Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) in Charlottesville and Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke (VWCC). PVCC was hosting an outreach event for high school programs to introduce […]
The NSF ATE program is shining bright in Florida Are you thinking of a “belated” New Year’s resolution? Want to: improve one of your advanced technology associate degrees; start a new technical program; provide needed faculty professional development; add new courses; or recruit more women into your program? If so, you should consider submitting a […]
FLATE’s Executive Director Discusses the Role of Innovation in the Workplace On November 9, 2017, FLATE partnered with the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education at the University of South Florida (USF) to present a workshop focused on the role of innovation in the workplace for all members of the workforce. […]
From the Executive Directors Desk:Daytona State College’s Statewide Articulation for ASET to to BSET FLATE’s mission includes providing meaningful career and educational pathways for the advanced manufacturing industry sectors. This includes the entire spectrum from introducing young children to “making” to post baccalaureate STEM degrees, with our sweet spot the middle of the spectrum where […]
Mechatronics /Automation Education on the move in Florida and Around the Country COLLABORATE SOUTHERN WORKING CONNECTIONS WORKSHOP FOR MECHATRONICS The spring and summer of 2017 have been full of “mechatronics” activities for FLATE and our partners not only in Florida, but also across the country. July was a highlight with a 5-day workshop for high […]
