Revamping Robotics Education to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs
Description
: The interdisciplinary nature of robots make robotics a useful STEM pedagogical tool. There is also a significant need for industrial certification programs in robotics. Robots are increasingly used across industry sectors to improve production throughputs while maintaining product quality. The benefits of robotics, however, depend on workers with up-to-date knowledge and skills to maintain and use existing robots, enhance future technologies, and educate users. It is critical that education efforts respond to the demand for robotics specialists by offering courses and professional certification in robotics and automation. This NSF sponsored workshop introduces a new approach for teaching Industrial Robotics in electrical engineering technology programs to match industry needs and provide a replicable model for programs around the US.
This two day workshop will be conducted at Michigan Technological University, May 7-8, 8am-4pm
Workshop is limited to 12 participants. Stipend of $500 is provided to each participant to cover travel expenses.
Topics
Active Learning
Collaborative Learning
Faculty Development
Faculty Recruitment
Robotics
Student Recruitment
Sustainability
Location
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI
Houghton, MI 49931
Target Audience
Four Year College/University
Two Year College
Start Date
Saturday, May 07, 2016 at 8:00 AM
End Date
Sunday, May 08, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (North America)
Website Address/Registration Link
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~kuhl/robotics/
Presented By
NSF Advanced Technology Education (ATE)
Contact Name
Alex Sergeyev, Ph.D