The Problem: sTEm puzzle #39 Analysis sTEm puzzle #39 provides an opportunity to present the characteristics of single and double stage pumps. Two stage pumps will bring the pressure to a lower value than a single stage pump. The data below provides the summary of each pump’s performance. The graphic indicates that the two stage […]
As robots becomes intertwined in everyday life, it is becoming increasingly important to have knowledge and exposure to robotics and programming. Given this emphasis on automation, robotics and programming, FLATE, the National Science Foundation regional center of excellence in Manufacturing in Tampa, is taking a leading role in hosting a region wide event to celebrate national robotics […]
With the summer heat turning up and schools midway through the spring semester, all eyes are now turning to summer camps. Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE) Center, the National Science Foundation Center of Excellence for high-tech manufacturing in Tampa, will offer several robotics camps this summer. The camps, which have been offered since 2006, will […]
Dr. Marilyn Barger, principal investigator and executive director of FLATE, was recently named recipient of the 2014 SME Education Award. The Award falls under one of the seven SME International Honor Awards that recognizes significant contributions to the field of manufacturing engineering in the areas of manufacturing technologies, processes, technical writing, education, research, management and service […]
Last month we talked about evaluation from a high level. With summer right around the corner, FLATE is working hard getting ready for our summer programs for students and faculty. One aspect of that is how our projects and activities impact student learning. We try to get a handle on this by administering a pre […]
Manufacturing is a hot button topic and has been a recurring theme in many of President Obama’s speeches. This push to bring manufacturing to the forefront of the economy is not solely relegated to the national agenda, but is of top priority even in the sunshine state, home to more than 14,000 manufacturers. On the […]
In a continuing bid to highlight contributions and qualifications of educators in the engineering technology (ET) consortia in Florida, last month we brought you a story highlighting new ET faculty at Gulf Coast State College. This month we journey up to the state capital to Tallahassee Community College (TCC) which has a new ET faculty […]
The technician that works in the semiconductor, micro-electromechanical system and nano technologies manufacturing sector must work with various pressure ranges that are below atmospheric pressure. A technician experienced in vacuum technology is reviewing previous test data conducted on a single stage vacuum pump and a two-stage vacuum pump that she is now responsible for. The […]
FLATE has launched a brand new initiative to create a common communication platform on LinkedIn. The initiative represents FLATE’s efforts to reach out to engineering technology graduates, educators, industry partners/professionals, create a common space to share ideas, knowledge, and for ET graduates to tap into the expertise of educators as well as industry colleagues/professionals. To kick start […]
The Florida TRADE (Training Resources for Accelerated Degrees and Employment) Consortium is a group comprised of 12 state and community colleges in Florida and funded through a $15 million Department of Labor TAACCCT grant. The program’s mission is to develop develop/deliver accelerated training programs that allow participants to: Upgrade current skills and knowledge; Learn new […]
