Mentoring Stem Faculty for
NSF ATE Grant Writing & Implementation

  • 2025 Mentor-Connect Webinars

    Preparing a Proposal for October 2025? – View these webinars for help:

    NSF ATE Forms
    Watch the recording: https://tinyurl.com/MCFormsWebinar 

    NSF ATE Budget
    Watch the recording: https://tinyurl.com/MCBudgetWebinar

    NSF ATE Forms & Budget- Personnel
    Watch the recording: https://tinyurl.com/MCFormsPersonnelWebinar

  • Cohort Mentoring Applications Open

    Faculty Development and NSF ATE Grant Development/Writing Assistance for 2-year colleges

    Could your college benefit from assistance in enhancing or developing STEM technician education programs that align with industry demands?

    If you answered YES Mentor-Connect could be for you!

    https://www.mentor-connect.org/get-a-mentor/applications/new-to-ate

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    Mentor-Connect Awards Greg Kepner and Vicki Jeppesen with Thumbprint Award

    Congratulations to Greg Kepner and Vicki Jeppesen on receiving the prestigious Mentor-Connect Thumbprint Award! This honor recognizes their outstanding dedication and achievement as Master Mentors, celebrating five years of exemplary service guiding aspiring NSF ATE grantees.

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    2025 NSF ATE Funding & Mentor-Connect Opportunities

    Attend our information-filled webinar to explore the latest ATE solicitation and learn how free mentoring through Mentor-Connect can help you develop a competitive, successful proposal.  Join Mentor-Connect PI Pamela Silvers and NSF Program Officers as they provide valuable information on NSF ATE Funding & Mentor-Connect Opportunities.

    Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. EST

    Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HW0RVi3XQACk6yd7jdUcrw

  • Mentor Fellow

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Learn from ATE Pls, Co-Pls, and PMs for successful NSF ATE program funding

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Give back to the ATE program by helping others compete for program funding

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Access critical information about the NSF's ATE proposal development process