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The Journal of Engineering offers a collection of open-access, peer-reviewed articles and primary research across a range of disciplines, including environmental, mechanical, and chemical engineering. Learn more here: digital-library.theiet.org/journal/joe #ATE

This website by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute provides information about genome science for various levels of awareness. The beginner and intermediate resources touch on genes, DNA, RNA, and the Human Genome Project. Learn more here: yourgenome.org #ATE

The ASME Extended Reality Challenge will be held virtually on March 28th. This event will focus on autonomous racing, with students designing a vehicle using CAD software, writing an algorithm, and competing against other teams on a virtual race track: ncatech.org/events/asme-ex…

The Academic Earth website is a great resource for videos of lectures that range from Astronomy to Entrepreneurship. There are over 1500 video lectures available from the world's top universities, with more being added everyday: academicearth.org #ATE

Check out InnovATE BIO’s report describing the findings from the Envisioning the Next Bioscience Workforce Summit. This includes an executive summary, key points from panel discussions, and more: innovatebio.org/publication/en… #ATE

Having a website can be a critical tool in supporting outreach efforts and connecting with your audience and collaborators. ATE Central takes the difficulty out of website-design with our Microsite Service, free for all ATE grantees: atecentral.net/microsites

@Comm_College is hosting AACC 2026, an event addressing the sector's most pressing issues and opportunities, disruptive technology showcases, deep-dive problem solving work sessions, and networking opportunities. aaccannual.com/index.cfm

The EvaluateUR Method has added a new variant for students participating in academic year or summer internships! If you are interested in using E-Internship, complete this request form: serc.carleton.edu/evaluateur/int…

ATE Central's STEMLink service provides thousands of free, high-quality educational STEM materials. The platform also offers LMS integration guidance, sample resources, and tools for publishing curricular materials. Check it out! atecentral.net/local/misc/ACC…

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University advances policy-relevant knowledge and thought leadership focused on the intersection of STEM and global affairs: belfercenter.org #STEM

The Accelerating Recovery in Community Colleges Network (ARCC), centered on boosting nationwide postsecondary enrollment since the COVID-19 pandemic, is currently conducting new research on enrollment trends and spending of federal recovery funding. ed.gov/higher-educati…

This quant bio site offers a way for scientists, educators and others to investigate biological systems using a physical sciences perspective. Here, visitors will find video tutorials, classroom fact sheets, and a set of helpful illustrations: qbio.lookatphysics.com #ATE #STEM

Are you running CUREs, collegiate competitions, internships, or other undergraduate research programs? The EvaluateUR method has a number of variants that can help students in your programs build skills and academic self-awareness: serc.carleton.edu/evaluateur/met…

Check out this 7-page lesson plan by ASTERP. Over 6 weeks, students build their own hydraulically powered robot arms to transport marshmallows. The lesson plan includes a timeline, material list, instructions, and learning outcomes: asterp.org/lesson-plan-sc… #ATE

This 2026 ADMI Symposium will be held from March 26-29 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This event will highlight undergraduate and graduate research with particular interest on innovations in computing: ncyte.net/Home/Component… #ATE

Check out Seethal’s Student Success Story to learn about how she quickly developed her self-confidence alongside her new skills in biotechnology and biomanufacturing while living in a new country. Watch her experience at Montgomery Community College here: atecentral.net/success

Anki is a free smart flashcard system that helps students learn basic concepts quickly text, audio, images, and more. It uses the SuperMemo spaced repetition algorithm to boost retention, based on academic research on learning and retention: apps.ankiweb.net #ATE

Check out the Lemelson Center in Washington D.C, or visit their website to start learning about the history of invention and innovation. The site contains an embedded search engine, a selection of shortcuts for audiences, and featured inventions: invention.si.edu #ATE

In this student success video, Emily Mackzum shares her experiences in Northwest Arkansas Community College's Integrated Design program and how it prepared her for a career in fabrication: #Emily" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">atecentral.net/success#Emily #ATE

Outreach can help showcase your impact, build connections with peers, inspire learners, and amplify your voice within and beyond the ATE community. Check out some tips from #ATE to strengthen your outreach in 2026: atecentral.net/local/misc/ACC…