Looking for ways to attract students to your manufacturing programs and to manufacturing jobs? A new study by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Economics and Statistical Administration offers a different and positive light on wages and salaries in manufacturing. Although comparisons between new hires and incumbent workers probably won’t mean much to students, […]
In sTEm-at-Work Puzzle #35 the technician for Sun Hydraulics performed the quality check on a hydraulic driven actuator before it was to be shipped to the customer. After examining the test results shown in the graphic below, the Tech did not send the actuator to the customer, but instead, sent it back for rework because […]
According to a recent study conducted by the Hillsborough and Pinellas counties’ leading economic and workforce development organizations, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are home to 2,074 manufacturers, representing 50,803 employees. Manufacturing employees have a total income contribution of almost $9 billion to the local economy, and each manufacturing job created results in the creation of […]
There is a song in the Disney Junior channel which beats to the tune of “you can be who you want to be.” That was exactly the kind of message 36 girls enrolled in the PACE program received during their one day visit to FLATE’s, Careers in Technology and RoboticsWorkshop. The workshop was held in […]
FLATE and the National Science Foundation recognize the importance of providing professional development to the Florida engineering technology community. This year FLATE hosted the 3rd Engineering Technology Summer Institute workshop for Florida educators, faculty and staff personnel involved in “Building Florida’s Manufacturing Pathways.” The workshop was held as a one day pre-conference workshop at the […]
BEST Robotics EVENT Volunterr Information Venue: Armwood High School, 12000 U.S. 92, Seffner, FL 33584 All volunteers will be provided with an event Tee Shirt that should be worn at Friday and Saturday events. A Hospitality room will be provided at the Armwood High Media where meals, snacks, and beverages will be provided for event […]
I have covered apprenticeships and internships in detail the past two months, but perhaps it is time to take a break this month and highlight the 5th annual High Impact Technology Exchange conference (www.highimpact-tec.org) held July 20-24 in Austin, TX. This conference was established, is organized and sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced […]
The news from the “sTEm-at-work” desk here at FLATE FOCUS is centered on the National Science and Technology Council ‘s, Committee on STEM Education which recently released a five year strategic plan. The latest iteration of the President’s proposed 2014 budget request has at least a 6% funds increase allocation for STEM education. Included in […]
Middle and high school students attending FLATE’s robotics camp got a full serving of robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) to whet their appetite. “Science is basically logic and reasoning, it’s what the universe is about” said Christopher Browy, a 5th grader at Christ the King Catholic school in Tampa. “We love mathematics, robotics, […]
Problem: Gasket response to an applied test pressure pattern Analysis There are a variety of reinforcement conversations that spring from this puzzle. The gasket leaks under high pressure, is evident from the height of the second pulse pattern response curve. An important lesson is to make sure students understand that the exponential rise and […]
