The annual NSF ATE Principal Investigator Conference, hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) was held in Washington, D.C. the last week of October. Two Engineering Technology students from Polk State College participated in the conference and wowed many attendees with their poster presentation “Industry 4.0 Integration”. The Polk State team collaborated with a team from the Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida, Mexico. The project connected real-time OT and IT data systems to enhance cross-cultural learning and develop smart manufacturing competencies across international teams.
Click on their poster to learn more. Over fifty student posters from advanced technology programs across the country filled the Regency Ballroom at the Omni Shoreham Hotel the afternoon of October 28.
The students, sponsored by the NSF ATE grants at their colleges and supported by the annual conference, are an integral part of the conference program, showcasing the highly skilled technician graduates from these programs. In addition to their poster presentation, the students meet with attending industry representatives, attend plenary sessions, visit D.C. museums, and are recognized by the conference organizers and faculty during an awards breakfast. It’s a proud moment for the student and their mentors alike as we anticipate them taking their roles in today’s advanced technology workplaces and moving into leadership positions.
Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President & CEO, AACC, also presented Jasmine Brown, with an AACC award for excellence at the conference. Jasmine stated that for her, the highlight of the conference was presenting their Global Industry 4.0 Skills Development project and sharing the impact of their cross-border collaboration.
"It was inspiring to engage with educators, researchers, and industry professionals who each offered different perspectives on Industry 4.0. Some described their institutions as still transitioning through Industry 3.0, while others felt they were on the evolving edge of technological transformation. Hearing these diverse experiences helped me see how the adoption of smart manufacturing and digital integration varies widely across regions, yet we all share the same goal of preparing the next generation of skilled technicians and engineers".
- Jasmine Brown
In addition to hosting a booth display at the ATE Connects showcase session, the FLATE team attending the conference presented an Innovation Demonstration, “Preparing Operation Technicians for Process Control in Industry 4.0 Workspace”. This fast-paced session focused on using a hands-on simulated antenna system to enforce PID (proportional, integral, differential) control models in Industry 4.0 environments.
This activity, including a component list, video, and instructions, will be available on the FLATE website in the coming months and will be announced in the monthly FLATE Focus newsletter.
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