Mentor-Connect wishes to extend congratulations to all the Cohort 10 Teams who have been funded by NSF ATE.  We are so happy for your college, students and industries who will benefit from these funds. 

See list of colleges under Mentor-Connect Cohort participants 

DCB worked closely with Mentor Connect which was found to be essential in the process. They helped Dr. Burbidge and Professor Angie Bartholomay and grant writer Cathy Jelsing to narrow the focus of the overall project. This allowed for the development of a manageable timeline to reach their goals.

Congratulations to West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) who have received a $320,377 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the college’s “Preparing Advanced Manufacturing Technicians for Industry 4.0” project, which will carry out a carefully researched project plan to improve technician education. 

Tim Driver and Jonathan Baker pictured 

Harper College has received a $345,647 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant to enhance career readiness in uncrewed aerial systems – also known as UAS or drone technology. The college’s project will specifically focus on biological monitoring and resource management.

Having a one-on-one mentor for his Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant proposal team for eight months was the most beneficial aspect of Mentor-Connect to Ryan Bradshaw, chair of Business Education & Technology Department at Johnston Community College in Smithfield, NC.