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.
Request for Applications: Mentor Fellows
June 12, September 27, 201912:00-11:59 PM
Online (Part 1), Email (Part 2)
Mentor-Connect is seeking Mentor Fellows. Apply Now!
Applications for the 2019 Mentoring Cohort Now Available
July 01, October 11, 201912:00-11:59 PM
Online
ATTENTION: Applications are now available to "Get a Mentor" for the October, 2019 - October, 2020 Mentoring Cohort. Please read all instructions via "Get a Mentor" before you begin to apply. Applications can be submitted electronically beginning July 1, 2019 until October 11, 2019. If you have any questions, please email mentor-connect@fdtc.edu or call us at 843-676-8541.
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
Mentor-Connect Helped Northland Team Build ATE Network that Led to Center Grant
Summer Workshop Zooms In On Final Details for Proposal Submissions
New Center Leaders are Mentor-Connect Alumnus
Evaluation Basics for Non-Evaluators
EvaluATE, in partnership with Mentor-Connect created a basic orientation to evaluation for individuals who are planning to submit proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Advanced Technological Education program.
View the tutorials here: http://www.evalu-ate.org/resources/evalbasics/.
New Interactive Maps
Mentor-Connect has collaborated with the National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence (Geo-Tech Center) at Jefferson Community and Technical College to develop a number of maps that provide information about the participating colleges and also about all other projects funded by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program.
See two sets of interactive maps for the locations of all Mentor-Connect Cohorts and NSF ATE Funded Projects since 2013. Please start with Using the Maps to learn how to find information about the colleges and about the grants they have received.
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.
Apply for "Moving Up" Mentoring
Applications may be submitted via email to mentor-connect@fdtc.edu either six months before the completion of a (current) New-to-ATE project or two years after the New-to-ATE project has been completed.
Collaborative Grant between Mentor-Connect and Science Foundation 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:
Get involved in STEM talent development
I AM ATE Interview with Tynisha Ferguson
Stronger bonds and new services
The joys of mentoring for Mentor-Connect
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.