Apply to Mentor-Connect if you…
- Work for a community college that has not benefited from National Science Foundation grant funding in the past 7 years.
- Recognize that your college needs to develop or strengthen STEM technician education programs to meet industry needs.
- Want assistance in preparing a competitive grant proposal for the National Science Foundations’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program.
Walking the NSF Budgeting Walk: NSF ATE Proposal Budget and Budget Justification
Wednesday , March 13, 2019 01:00-02:30 PM
Online-Luka Partners Webinar Host
Writing an NSF ATE program track proposal and need budget assistance?
The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program grant proposal writing process can seem daunting to those new to the ATE program. Each year, Mentor-Connect offers a detailed cost-free technical assistance webinar highlighting all aspects of the budget and budget justification for those building competitive grant proposals for ATE.
The purpose of this webinar is to help those who have not been funded by NSF to develop fundable proposals.
Webinar Participants will learn:
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how to prepare a budget for their NSF ATE grant
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what to include in each budget category
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how to prepare a budget justification
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how to align the budget and project description
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how to avoid common errors
Tips and Tricks: Step by Step NSF ATE Proposal Forms Preparation
Wednesday , May 01, 2019 01:00-02:30 PM
Online-Luka Partners Webinar Host
This webinar focuses on the various forms associated with NSF ATE grant proposals. Forms can make up 2/3 of a final proposal submission and impact the quality and accuracy of a proposal.
The webinar will cover
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the purpose of various forms associated with NSF ATE proposals
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what data to enter into each form associated with NSF ATE proposal
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the importance of providing consistent information on forms and other components of a proposal
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common errors that can be avoided
Also at Your Service
Teaching Technicians: The nation’s premier destination for information related to professional development for technician and related STEM educators.
SC ATE: SC ATE is dedicated to expanding excellence in technician education and increasing the quantity, quality, and diversity of industrial and engineering technicians to support business and industry and to encourage continued economic development.
SCATE Inc. (non-profit): SCATE Inc. provides evaluation, promotes best practices, consults with educators, collaborates with private and public entities, and conducts research with a focus on serving two-year technical and community colleges.
In the Spotlight
Apply for Second Chance Mentoring
Applications may be submitted via email to mentor-connect@fdtc.edu at any time within two years after the date on which a proposal was declined.
Collobative Grant between Mentor-Connect and Science Foudation Arizona Forms HSI ATE HUB
Congratulations to the four selected 2019 Mentor Fellows!
Congratulations to the following NSF ATE Award Grantees:
Bridegerland Applied Technology
This college team (DUE# 1801154) will implement the “Scaling Up Utah's Automated Manufacturing Technician Pipeline" project. Pictured from left to right are: Mason Lefler, Principal Investigator; Scott Danielson, Co-Principal Investigator; and Matt Fuller, Co-Principal Investigator.
Brookhaven College
This college team (DUE# 1764427) will implement the “Integrating Construction Engineering and Geospatial Technician" project. Pictured from left to right are: Marilyn Lynch, Administrator; Jeffery Scott Sires, Principal Investigator; and Kathryn Wetzel, Co-Principal Investigator.
Chemeketa Community College
This college team (DUE# 1801181) will implement the “Creating Career Pathways for Manufacturing Systems Technicians" project. Pictured from left to right are: Charles Sekafetz, Principal Investigator; Peggy Greene, Grants Coordinator; and Steve Greco Co-Principal Investigator.
McLennan Community College (TX)
This college team (DUE# 1801147) will implement the “Enhancing Network and Cybersecurity Technician Careers in Collaboration with Industry" project. Pictured from left to right are: Cynthia Wagner, Principal Investigator; Fred Hills, Dean of Arts, Sciences and Business; and Cathy Prause Co-Principal Investigator.
News Alerts:
Florence-Darlington Tech awarded grant for nearly $3 million
2019 Mentor Fellows - An Opportunity for ATE Community Members
Funding roundup
Transforming colleges — and students’ lives
Mentor-Connect helps college start logistics tech program
Mentor-Connect leader demystifies institutional review boards
Mentor-Connect helps colleges fine-tune their proposals
National Science Foundation Project at FDTC to Help Hispanic-Serving Community Colleges Nationally
Mentor-Connect helps improve technician education programs
ATE-Affiliated Automotive Technology Program Attracts Tesla’s Attention
Hurricanes hasten need for tech program in Puerto Rico
Mentor-Connect names 2018 Mentor Fellows
The lasting impact of Mentor-Connect
Mentor-Connect Seeks Nominations for New Mentor Fellows Program
Mentor-Connect’s ‘phenomenal impact’
Help with Securing Your First, or Next, ATE Grant: The NSF ATE Program, Mentor-Connect, and Moving-On-Up!
Mentor-Connect Builds STEM Faculty Leaders While Demystifying NSF Application Process
As of June 15, 2017, NSF has a new Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program solicitation. Solicitation applies to all proposal submissions for 2017 - 2019.
Archived Webinars:
Webinar: NSF ATE Program Funding Opportunities & Mentor-Connect Orientation Webinar is now available!
In this webinar,The National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE), Mentor-Connect project personnel ((DUE# 1501183 & DUE#1840856) produced a no-cost webinar that informed participants about NSF ATE Program benefits; what Mentor-Connect could offer; and how to apply and receive assistance via the 2018-19 Mentor-Connect Mentorship.
Associated Files Link: Coming Soon...email mentor-connect@fdtc.edu if you would like a copy now.
PowerPoint Slides: http://bit.ly/2QtRQ2h
Handout: http://bit.ly/2xajauj
Webinar: Preparing Forms for your NSF ATE Proposal is now available!
In this webinar,The National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE), Mentor-Connect project personnel (DUE# 1204463 and DUE# 1501183) produced a no-cost webinar that highlighted specifics for correctly completing forms that are required in a National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant proposal. Forms can make up 2/3 of a final proposal submission and impact the quality and accuracy of a proposal.
Associated Files Link: http://bit.ly/2QtVPMh
(PowerPoint Slides and Tutorial)
Webinar: Evaluation Basics for Non evaluators is now available!
In this webinar,The National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE), Mentor-Connect project personnel (DUE# 1204463 and DUE# 1501183) & EvaluATE provided information about the basics of small-scale evaluation, using a typical ATE small project as the case example.
Associated Files Link: http://bit.ly/2JgFmaV
(PowerPoint Slides, Handout, and Q&A)
Webinar: Preparing a Budget and Budget Justification for your NSF ATE Proposal is now available!
In this webinar,The National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE), Mentor-Connect project personnel (DUE# 1204463 and DUE# 1501183) provided a detailed cost-free technical assistance webinar highlighting all aspects of the budget and budget justification for those building competitive grant proposals for ATE.
PowerPoint Slides: http://bit.ly/2FqxAJe
Handout: http://bit.ly/2D64vRh
Tutorial Link: http://bit.ly/2Hbtzdm
(A condensed shorter version of this webinar and materials)
NSF ATE Program Opportunities & Mentor Connect Orientation
Grant Proposal Resources, Roadmaps, and Timelines
NSF Guidance on Financial Management of ATE Grants: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
Visual Resources
Funded in part by the National Science Foundation
DUE# 1204463 and DUE# 1501183 Mentor-Connect: A Leadership Development
& Outreach Initiative for ATE.