Mel Cossette Principal Investigator


National Resource Center for Materials Technology Education National Educators Workshop Lynnwood, WA www.materialseducation.org


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raining the future workforce is critical to our nation’s economy, especially in the areas of manufacturing and material science. Edmonds Community College (EdCC) and the National Resource Center for Materials Technology Education (MatEdU), which is housed at EdCC, are dedicated to this initiative through the annual National Educator’s Work- shop (NEW) event, which is produced by MatEdU. NEW is creating a network of industry and educational professionals to increase the quality, quantity and diversity


of highly skilled technicians ready for employment. One of the ways EdCC and MatEdU support workforce education is by collaborating on the production of NEW with professional organizations such as SME.


Partnering for STEM: The National Educator’s Workshop


The National Educators Workshop (NEW) brings together students, faculty, professional organizations, and business to strengthen understanding of STEM principles and to enhance K-20 technology education integration. A unique feature of NEW is hands-on, interactive learning which presents infor- mation in a way that engages all participants. Each year the workshop has enhanced the quantity of information while maintaining quality and relevancy. NEW builds upon a history of 28 years of annual workshops aimed


The National Educators Workshop (NEW) brings together students, faculty, professional organizations, and business to strengthen understanding of STEM principles and to enhance K-20 technology education integration.


at promoting science, engineering, and technology educa- tion. Each workshop includes keynote speakers, relevant sessions and regional industry subject matter experts. While most workshops stand alone, there are also comprehensive three-day training sessions that focus on areas such as nanotechnology, composites and additive manufacturing.


The workshop provides participants with the latest developments in materials science, strategies for teaching and experiential learning.


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NEW is strategically held in three dif- ferent regions across the country. This expands NEW’s reach and provides access by highlighting educational opportunities and industries in each area. With support by SME, this year’s event is being held at North Seattle College in Seattle, WA, from Nov. 2–3. The event is titled, “Materials and Innovation: Building the Future.” Industry partners this year include The Boeing Company, SME and the National Science Foundation’s National Resource Center for Aerospace Technical Education (SpaceTEC).


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