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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
EDUCATORS Project Highlights
Florida Advanced Technological Education Center
FLATE was created in 2004 through a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF-
ATE) grant. The Center is one of 36 ATE Centers of Excellence in the United States focused on improving science, technology, engineering and math education
supporting the technician workforce needs of American advanced and emerging technology industries.
Components of this campaign include the
MadeInFlorida.org website; Industry Tours for students &
faculty support of Student Organizations; Annual
advertorials in NEXT and summer camps and more!
Outreach
FLATE offers workshops on new trends in modern manufacturing, workplace soft skills (the Toothpick
Factory) and short courses.
Professional Development
FLATE Facts
Planning Grant funded in 2002
FLATE Center funded in 2004 and 2008
Awarded over $6.4 million
Administratively located at Hillsborough Community College's Brandon Campus in Tampa, FL
Supports Career and Technical Education in secondary and post secondary programs
Leadership Team: HCC, SPC and USF College of Engineering
This activity supports FLATE's vision to be a quality organization and self sustaining.
www.fl-ate.org www.madeinflorida.org email: [email protected]
FLATE’s review and reform of the statewide manufacturing related
curriculum has redefined technical
education in Florida.
Curriculum Reform
Florida’s Manufacturing industry
Individual manufacturing companies, 2007
Curriculum Outreach Professional Development Organizational Organizational
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
This activity supports FLATE's goal to recruit and retain students into STEM career and education pathways.
www.fl-ate.org www.madeinflorida.org email: [email protected]
Curriculum Organizational Curriculum Outreach Professional Development
FLATE continues to believe that engen-dering an awareness of, and interest in
Manufacturing and STEM careers is essen-tial to systemic and long term increases in Florida’s advanced manufacturing work-
force. The branded outreach campaign designed to do this is FLATE’s “Made In Florida” initiative. This outreach cam-
paign’s main communication mechanism is our outreach website,
www.madeinflorida.org.
There have been over 734,000 hits
through Octo-ber 2008,
with an average of 1,400
hits per day over the last quarter.
Streaming versions of the “Made in Florida” video in both Eng-lish and Spanish.
WEB GATEWAY RESOURCES
Students
• Florida Manufacturing Overview • Employee Interviews
• Career Pathways
• Links to Mfg. Exploration Websites
• E.T. Degree Resources • Middle School Career Pathways Activity
Community
• Florida Manufacturing Facts
• Recent Outreach Events • Florida Senate Resolution
• Event Photo Galleries • Manufacturing Careers
Educators
• Classroom Learning Resources • Outreach Publications
• TeachingTechnicians.org
• Links to Mfg. Outreach Resources • E.T. Degree Resources • FLATE Contact for Assistance
Virtual Tours of Florida Manufacturing Companies revealing their processes and products.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Organization FLATE Contribution
First Robotics
(Grades 9-12)
First Lego League
(Grades 6-8)
• Technical expertise
• Competition sponsorship
• Event planning and organization
• Competition judging
SkillsUSA
• Gather industry sponsors
• Design and developed competitions
• Event planning and organization
• Competition judging
• Logistical support
Technology Students Association
• Technical expertise
• Competition sponsorship
Competitive Function
• Design and fabricate a robot
• Solve a particular problem and compete against others
• Regional contest are held in Orlando
• National competition in Atlanta.
• Fall classic “Tempest‘N Tampa” (off season competition)
• Categories: Automated Manufacturing Technology and the Robotics and Automation Technology categories
• Solve real manufacturing problems.
• Nationals in Kansas City to compete against the best in the nation.
• Categories: Engineering Design, CAD, System Control Technology and Manufacturing Prototype
• Challenged with manufacturing problems requiring instant solutions in a team competitive environment.
• Present solution in report form and answer questions from judges.
These Career and Technical Student Organizations,
through their respective missions and visions, create an
environment where the students aspire to be the best
in their advanced technology careers. As members, they
develop their technical skills, leadership qualities,
professionalism and team building as demonstrated in the
competitions supported by FLATE.
This activity supports FLATE's goal to recruit and retain students into STEM career and education pathways.
www.fl-ate.org www.madeinflorida.org email: [email protected]
Curriculum Organizational Curriculum Outreach Professional Development
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Before the tour After the tour
36%51%
Percentage of students who
considered
a career in manufacturing
Tours 1/2004 - 12/2009
Total number
High Schools 76
Middle Schools 28
Other Institutions 17
Manufacturing Sites 47
Total # of Students 2,429
Total # of Educators 233
Total costs January 2004 - December 2009
Student Transportation $27,527.00
Manufacturers In-kind Contributions $48,100.00
FLATE’s Contributions $20,170.00
This activity supports FLATE's goal to recruit and retain students into STEM career
www.fl-ate.org www.madeinflorida.org email: [email protected]
“Man! That was COOL!
When I turn 18, I’m
going to come back here
and apply for a job. They
have so many
opportunities!!
Jim Lewis, Dixie Hollins High
WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR TOUR EXPERIENCE.
Made in Florida Industry tours, for grades 7 through
12, are designed to create student’s interest in today’s
modern manufacturing careers and encourage the
enrollment in the essential technology programs
available throughout the state. From the post
surveys, 78% of the students either ‘Agreed’ or
‘Strongly Agreed’ that the tour was helpful to
their understanding of jobs and career options.
94% ‘Agreed’ or ‘Strongly Agreed’ that they wanted
a high-skill, high-wage position.
Curriculum Organizational Curriculum Outreach Professional Development
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Made in Florida Learning Challenges are classroom
materials designed to enrich Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) classes. These
materials provide middle and high school teachers with
lesson plans, complete with activities and assessments, to
enrich science, technology, and/or math classes. Each
activity provides a ”real world” scenario using Florida
based companies, and requires that students use
science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics
in order to complete the activities successfully.
All materials are available online at www.flate.pbwiki.com, making them accessible for teachers 24/7.
Current presentations and challenges Titles
Presentations 2 MIF Presentations
• What is manufacturing • Teamwork
High School level 4 MIF Learning Challenges
• “Train Car Challenge”
• “Shipping and Distribution”
• “Luxury Coach Design”
• “Safety Inspector”
Middle School level 5 MIF Learning Challenges
•“Container Challenge”
• “Luxury Coach Design”
• “Personal Protective Equipment
• “Strings that Sing”
• “Sketch it!”
Middle School - in support of House Bill 7087 (A++)
4 Career and Education Planning lessons • “Exploring High Tech Careers”
• “The Toothpick Factory”
• “Take a Road Trip”
• “How it’s made…a career”
“I loved the “Teamwork” activity and so did my students. If pos-sible, I hope you will add more such activities to help keep mid-dle schoolers’ interest high.” Beki Lievestro, Hill-Gustat Middle School, Sebring, FL 33872
www.fl-ate.org www.madeinflorida.org email: [email protected]
Middle School Challenges High School Challenges
http://flate.pbwiki.com/
This project supports FLATE’s goal to unify and enhance Florida’s secondary and post-secondary STEM and Manufacturing curriculum.
Outreach Organizational Professional Development Organizational Curriculum
ONLIN
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Presentation audience
Students 23%
Teachers & Educators
77%
Presented to over 300 teachers, educators and students throughout Florida.
⇒ Florida Technology Education
Association Conference ⇒ Florida Engineering Education
Conference ⇒ Guidance Counselor’s Career
Connections ⇒ Professional Development Day
Tech Teachers ⇒ Engineering Expo—University of South
Florida
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Industry, community colleges, FLATE, and the Florida
Department of Education partnered to produce the
Engineering Technology A.S./A.A.S. Degree Program.
It has 3 major components: (I) general education; (II) an ET
technical core; and, (III) specialization tracts that address
regional industry needs. The ET Core aligns with the MSSC
Certified Production Technician (CPT) national certification.
A statewide articulation agreement provides 15 credit hours
of the ET Core for anyone enrolling in the degree program
and having a current CPT certification.
College Specializations College Specializations
Brevard CC Adv Technology Electronics Lake City CC Quality
Central Florida CC Quality Pensacola Junior College Mechanical Design & Fabrication
Daytona State College To be determined Polk State College Advanced Manufacturing
Florida CC @ Jacksonville Advanced Manufacturing St. Petersburg College Electronics, Quality
Hillsborough CC Advanced Manufacturing State College of Florida Electronics
www.fl-ate.org www.madeinflorida.org email: [email protected]
Engineering technology in Florida
Outreach Organizational Professional Development Organizational Curriculum
CERTIFICATES Advanced Technology Specialist Automation Specialist Biomedical Systems CNC Machinist Computerized Woodworking Digital Design & Modeling Engineering Technology Support Specialist
Hydraulics, Pneumatics, & Motors Specialist Lean Manufacturing Specialist Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Six Sigma Black Belt
This project supports FLATE’s goal to unify and enhance Florida’s secondary and post-secondary STEM and Manufacturing curriculum.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
This is an effective way to promote the importance of soft skills.
3%
36%
61%
”It’s a simple concept for teaching a difficult topic.”
“It will engage the students and make it
fun.” “Good team activity, both in the classroom
and at work!” “Provided clarity for a focus on team
interaction.”
Workshops Objectives
The Toothpick Factory— Standard Version
• What are soft skills? • Why are soft skills important? • Why do employers care? • How do soft skills benefit you? • How The Toothpick Factory will improve soft skills?
The Toothpick Factory— Facilitator’s Workshop
• How to plan your session. • How to manage the simulation. • How to facilitate the reflective process that follows the game. • How to integrate the simulation to your curriculum and needs. • How to culminate the activity and stimulate knowledge.
Additional products and workshop “add ons”
• * Production Modules • * Market Response • * Communication • The “Short Shift”
Who we impact
Over 159 students.
Over 95 post-secondary, secondary educators and industry leaders.
www.fl-ate.org www.madeinflorida.org email: [email protected]
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree
*These products are designed to enhance the original Toothpick Factory. All additional products are available online at www.flate.pbwiki.com.
What are people saying about their experience with The Toothpick Factory®?
The Toothpick Factory® is a hands-on activity, set in a
manufacturing context, that stimulates discussion and
awareness about a wide range of soft skills that are
essential in today’s work and personal relationships. These
are workplace standards of behavior needed by employees
to interact and cooperate effectively with co-workers. FLATE
provides professional development to educators all over the world.
This project supports FLATE’s goal to unify and enhance Florida’s secondary and post-secondary STEM and Manufacturing curriculum.
Outreach Organizational Professional Development Organizational Professional Development Organizational Curriculum
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Number of teachers trained in various states
www.fl-ate.org www.madeinflorida.org email: [email protected]
The goal of HSTi is to attract and retain more high school students
in science and technology career paths. The objective is to
engender an interest in pursuing technology, engineering, or
science related careers by providing students with connections
between technology and its underlying science as part of
their normal state mandated science instruction. FLATE continues
to provide HSTI modules to teachers throughout Florida.
This project supports FLATE’s goal to unify and enhance Florida’s secondary and post-secondary STEM and Manufacturing curriculum.
Modules/Units (includes assessment tools, presentations, video, handouts, activities and worksheets)
• 8 Tenets of problem solving • Accuracy and precision • Significant figures • Scientific notation • Unit conversions
• Structure • Spectroscopy • History • Quantum theory • Nuclear reactions • Applied math
“This was one of the most useful resources I’ve encountered at any of the workshops I’ve attended. The material on the CD was immediately useful, well organized, and fit nicely into my curriculum.”
Kyo Narita, Teacher Lyman Memorial High School , Storrs, CT
Outreach Organizational Professional Development Organizational Professional Development Organizational Curriculum
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant 0402215 and 0802436. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materials are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
“Industry, Educators and Students connecting for
manufacturing excellence”
National Science Foundation
www.fl-ate.org
www.madeinflorida.org
Marilyn Barger, PH.D., PE.
Executive Director
Principle Investigator
813.259.6578
Richard Gilbert, PH.D.
Principle Investigator
813.974.2139
Bradley Jenkins
Principle Investigator
727.341.4378