TIME'S RUNNING OUT - REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2018 CAAT CONFERENCE:
Testing Tomorrow's Automated Vehicles Today!
Join us for the 2018 CAAT Conference on Testing Tomorrow's Autonomous Vehicles Today! The conference will be held the morning of Friday, April 20, at Macomb Community College's south campus in Warren, Michigan.
The event will also include a segment on some of the many STEM Activities offered in southeast Michigan.
Visit our
2018 CAAT Conference web page to:
- Find out who should attend
- Register to attend (hurry, seating is limited!)
- Download the conference agenda
- Learn more about our impressive speakers
- Learn more about the conference: listen to an MTAM podcast with CAAT director, Bob Feldmaier
- Listen to an MTAM podcast with our keynote speaker, Carlo Bailo
- Learn more about our conference sponsors: CAR, DMA, dSpace, MTAM and WIN
- Learn more about our STEM Partners
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required due to limited seating. More than 180 participants have already registered, so don't wait - register today for this popular industry event! A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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CAAT TO HOST NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD LISTENING SESSION ON THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY'S SKILLED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE
 The CAAT and Macomb Community College were recently selected to host a listening session (by invitation only) on the automotive industry for the
National Science Board (NSB). The purpose of the listening session is for NSB members to have a discussion and hear perspectives from relevant stakeholders (e.g., students, educators and administrators from nearby academic institutions, technical workers employed by local businesses, leaders from local industries, state policymakers, etc.) about the opportunities and challenges related to the skilled technical workforce from a local, real-world perspective. The CAAT and Macomb Community College have provided the NSB with a recommended list of local stakeholder invitees.
The event will be held on April 19 at Macomb Community College's south campus in Warren, MI, just prior to the
2018 CAAT Conference which will be held at the same location on April 20th. Some of the NSB members attending the listening session will also attend the CAAT conference while they are in the Detroit area.
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About the National Science Board (NSB)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Act of 1950, which created the NSF, states that "The Foundation shall consist of a National Science Board ... and a Director." Jointly the Board and the Director pursue the goals and functions of the NSF, including the duty to "recommend and encourage the pursuit of national policies for the promotion of research and education in science and engineering."
In addition, The National Science Board has two important roles. First, it establishes the policies of NSF within the framework of applicable national policies set forth by the President and the Congress. In this capacity, the Board identifies issues that are critical to NSF's future, approves NSF's strategic budget directions and the annual budget submission to the Office of Management and Budget, and approves new major programs and awards. The second role of the Board is to serve as an independent body of advisers to both the President and the Congress on policy matters related to science and engineering and education in science and engineering. In addition to major reports, the NSB also publishes occasional policy papers or statements on issues of importance to U.S. science and engineering.
The NSB is made up of 25 Members appointed by the President. The NSF Director is an ex officio Member. Members serve six-year terms. With the exception of the NSF Director, one-third of the Board is appointed every two years. NSB Members are drawn from industry and universities, and represent a variety of science and engineering disciplines and geographic areas. The NSB is apolitical. The NSF Act of 1950, as amended, states that nominees to the "Board (1) shall be eminent in the fields of the basic, medical, or social sciences, engineering, agriculture, education, research management or public affairs; (2) shall be selected solely on the basis of established records of distinguished service; and (3) shall be so selected as to provide representation of the views of scientific and engineering leaders in all areas of the Nation." The NSB elects its own Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Chairman, in turn, is authorized to make appointments to the NSB staff. The NSB Office is headed by the Board Executive Officer.
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REGISTER TODAY FOR THE FIRST MICHIGAN AUTOMOTIVE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
The focus of this conference is to bring automotive instructors from around the state together to engage in
ASE Education Foundation (formerly NATEF) accepted technical training and networking opportunities, as well as provide exposure to vendors of tools/equipment, text books and learning management systems. If the inaugural conference is successful, the location for future MATA conferences will rotate among post-secondary institutions across the state. This will allow teachers to become better acquainted with the many post-secondary opportunities that are available to students when they graduate from secondary level automotive programs.
The MATA Conference will replicate the format of the SEMATA conference and will offer technical training classes, a trade show, raffles and live demos. As with the SEMATA conference, the MATA conference will provide certificates for ASE Education Foundation (formerly NATEF) training hours and offer a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch.
CAAT assistant director, Nelson Kelly, will be on hand to provide technical training on "The Road to Autonomous Vehicles" and "Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: The Chemistry, the Cars, the Careers."
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To RSVP for the MATA Conference, contact Crystal Deaton at 248-816-5192 or
deatonc@wrighttoolcompany.com.
Please pass this information along to any colleagues who may benefit from attending this new conference.
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CAAT ATTENDS 2018 GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM ON CONNECTED AND AUTOMATED TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The meeting began with a welcome by Henry Liu, Director of CCAT, and Jim Sayer, Director of
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Next up was keynote speaker Bob Zhang, Co-Founder and CTO of Didi Chuxing, the world's leading mobile transportation platform offering multiple platforms serving 450 million users with up to 25 million trips per day.
The first day of the event offered four panel discussions in which a moderator introduced the topic and the panelists, and then each panelist gave a short presentation before addressing questions from the moderator and audience.
The panel topics were:
- Executive Panel on Mobility
- Smart Cities and Vehicle Mobility
- Policy and Social Justice
- Infrastructure Needs in a Connected and Automated World
A student poster session, an ITS Michigan scholar award and recognition presentation and dinner at the U of M Museum of Art concluded the event's first day.
The second day of the symposium began with a presentation and discussion by Michelle Krebs, Director Autotrader and Paul Lienert, automotive journalist. The presentation was titled, "Reluctant or Ready? The Four Essentials to Driving Customer Acceptance of Self-Driving Vehicles".
Three additional panel discussions were held on day two of the event:
- Enabling Technologies - CCAT Research
- Leadership, Education, Training and Workforce Development
- Human Factors: Integrating the Driver into a Driverless World
CCAT director Henry Liu then gave a short meeting wrap-up, during which he noted that a second CCAT Symposium is being planned for approximately the same time next year.
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CAAT DIRECTOR INTERVIEWED FOR AUTOMOTIVE NEWS ARTICLE ON THE HURDLES OF FIXING AUTOMATED VEHICLES
Interviewed for the article were Bob Feldmaier, CAAT Director, and Kay Stepper, Keynote Speaker for the
2017 CAAT Conference and Robert Bosch's Head of the Regional Business Unit Driver Assistance and Automated Driving, and Vice President of Engineering for the Chassis Systems Control division. Stepper is responsible for the product and business development of automotive driver assistance products and systems in North America.
The article noted that Macomb Community College is among 15 educational institutions that joined the
American Center for Mobility's(ACM) Education Consortium. ACM CEO, John Maddox, is also quoted in the article.
Follow the link above to read the full article and learn what employers and educators are doing now to meet this future industry need.
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NEW MATERIALS ADDED TO THE CAAT RESOURCE LIBRARY!
Classroom Ready Educational Materials
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Go-Go Gadget Lesson Plans for Ages 8-10:
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A resource by Intel Corporation for elementary students to put their knowledge of simple machines to the test as they create new, labor-saving machines.
Suitable for grade levels 3-5.
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Light It Up Lesson Plans for Ages 8-10:
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A resource by Intel Corporation for elementary students to investigate the role of electricity in their environment as they learn to create series and parallel circuits.
Suitable for grade levels 3-5.
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Unlocking Possibilities Lesson Plans for Ages 8-10:
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A resource by Intel Corporation for elementary students introducing the fundamentals of computing, programming, and electronic design.
Suitable for grade levels 3-5.
Reports and Analysis
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RESOURCE LIBRARY SPOTLIGHT ITEM
Connected and Automated Vehicles Skills Gap Analysis
Connected and automated vehicles (CAV) are the next frontier for transportation. As major automotive manufacturers and technology companies around the world design and test new automated vehicle technology, current employees are learning new skills and future workers will be asked to apply new specific skills. In order to better understand future workforce demands in the CAV space, the
Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) for Southeast Michigan partnered with
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) to analyze job postings for a broad set of occupations that may be involved in the design, manufacture, and infrastructure development included in the CAV product cycle.
The report recommendations include: Connections between employers and the talent system (made up of community colleges, workforce boards, universities and 4-year colleges) must be strengthened to enhance the training provided to and received by the current and future workforce. Community colleges are the best place for upskilling current workers and preparing new workers for CAV jobs. This includes transfer programs and early training.
2017 Technology Industry Report | Industry 4.0 is here. Are we ready?
Industry 4.0 represents the convergence of digital and physical technologies currently disrupting the manufacturing industry.
This report by Automation Alley highlights where communication gaps exist between technology and manufacturing executives, the lack of company resources dedicated to technological advancements and how Automation Alley members are ahead of the curve when it comes to the development and adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. Businesses and government use this report for business planning and talent attraction.
Have you used all or part of these resources, or any of the other great resources in our
Resource Library? Click back into them to leave a review!
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CAAT OFFERS SUMMER CAREER ACADEMY ON HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
 Macomb Community College (MCC) is once again offering its summer career academies to local high school students. These career academies offer students an opportunity for hands-on exploration of careers guided by professionals in those fields. A Hybrid Electric Vehicles workshop will be offered at a reduced rate of $15 through the CAAT's funding from the National Science Foundation. It will be held June 18-21 (Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) at Macomb's south campus in Warren, MI. The course will be held in Macomb's automotive building (Building M, Room 108) and will include lunch.
The other career academies being offered are:
- Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS
- Computer Programming
- IT Gaming
- Media and Communication Arts
- Culinary/Pastry Arts
- Robotics
- Biotechnology
- Start-Up Macomb - Interactive Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
- Earn as You Learn - Experience Apprenticeship
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CAAT OFFERS THREE CAREER EXPLORATION LABS IN CONJUNCTION WITH MACOMB'S COLLEGE FOR KIDS PROGRAM
Register Now!
 In conjunction with Macomb Community College's
College 4 Kids (C4K) program, the CAAT will offer its popular STEM
Career Exploration Labs (CEL's) this summer for middle school (6th - 9th grade) students and their parents (or other designated adult). The students and their parents will design, test, and build three projects (hovercraft, catapult, and safety helmet) while learning about engineering careers. This is a FREE class sponsored by the CAAT through its funding from the
National Science Foundation.
Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 20 students and 20 parents. Classes will be held at Macomb's south campus (Building R, Room 112) in Warren, MI.
The dates for the classes are:
- Wednesday, June 27, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Monday, July 30, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Monday, August 20, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
To register, please contact Saleta McMurray, CAAT's STEM Outreach Coordinator, at 586-445-7127 or
mcmurrays36@macomb.edu.
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CAAT OFFERS HANDS-ON ENGINEERING ACTIVITY AT MIDDLE SCHOOLS DAYS EVENT
The admissions and outreach departments at Macomb Community College offer middle school students the opportunity to spend a day at the college. The Middle School Days program brings local middle school classrooms to campus and is being offered on March 7, March 21 and April 30. Approximately 250 students are expected to participate in the program. Participants attend several sessions throughout the day where they learn about the college and receive information on dual enrollment & early college opportunities, student life and leadership, career services, etc. Students also get a tour of the campus as they are escorted from session to session.
The CAAT's STEM Outreach Coordinator, Saleta McMurray, shares with the students information on the college's automotive and engineering programs and related career opportunities. She also engages the students in a hands-on engineering activity where they design and build a hovercraft that will float a CD on a cushion of air over a table top or other hard surface.
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CAAT STEM OUTREACH NOW OFFERS CAREER EXPLORATION DAYS FOR 9th and 10th GRADERS AT MCC
While the CAAT's traditional Career Exploration Labs (CEL's) are targeted to middle school students and their parents, CAAT was recently asked to conduct career exploration labs for high school 9th and 10th graders, without parents. Upon that request, the CAAT STEM Outreach Coordinator, Saleta McMurray, modified the CEL content to older students and subsequently hosted two trial Career Exploration Days events with 9th and 10th graders from two local high schools, each with about 20 students. These were held at Macomb Community College's south campus in Warren, MI. The students were provided with information on engineering and technology related careers and participated in 3 hands-on engineering activities, which included designing and building a hovercraft, a catapult and a bicycle safety helmet. The students were actively engaged in the hands-on activities and were very excited to see first-hand the high-tech equipment and classrooms available in Macomb's Engineering and Advanced Technology programs.
Based on this initial success, the CAAT's STEM outreach program is now offering Career Exploration Days for local high school students. A third high school has already signed up approximately 40 students. High school teachers/administrators interested in learning more about or scheduling a CAAT Career Exploration Day for 9th/10th grade students, should contact Saleta McMurray at
mcmurrays36@macomb.edu or 586-445-7127.
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CAAT PARTICIPATES IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN STEM ALLIANCE "DESIGN STUDIO"
 As a recognized supporter of STEM with a strong understanding of its impact on students' future careers and Michigan's economy, the CAAT was recently invited by the
Michigan STEM Partnership's Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance to participate as a contributor to a half-day "Design Studio" process to design, implement and scale STEM learning ecosystems. The event strives to gather input from educators, business leaders, workforce and economic development staff, community programs/resources, policy makers, parents and others that will later be utilized to provide direction for the development of Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance initiatives.
The event took place on Tuesday, March 13th at Oakland Schools Headquarters in Waterford, MI. Approximately 25 people participated in the "Design Studio", including Sherri Doherty, CAAT Assistant Director. The process for the day was supported through the national
STEM Funders Network, and was led by Dr. Sarah Koebley from the Ohio-based
Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES).
The Southeast Michigan STEM Alliance includes organizations from Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee and St. Clair counties.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR AUTO STEAM DAYS 2018
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Attention middle schools and high schools! Mark your calendar for Auto STEAM Days 2018, which will be held on December 5 & 6, at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren, MI.
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Additional information will be provided in future editions of the CAAT Tracks newsletter as it becomes available.
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CAAT IS A FEATURED PARTNER FOR THE UPCOMING 2018 STEM SUCCESS FOR WOMEN TELESUMMIT
 Join us for this free,
National Science Foundation supported event for educators-particularly at the community college level-who are serious about broadening participation for female students and underserved populations in STEM and CTE, enrolling up to 25-50% female students in their STEM programs, and ensuring high retention rates for their female AND male students.
This free, online Telesummit is filled with secrets and strategies from 15 of the country's top experts and practitioners in the successful recruitment and retention of women and underserved populations in STEM and CTE. Speakers will share case studies and best practices to boost your recruitment efforts and help your female students succeed.
Learn more and/or register for this free and informative event.
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MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT FEATURED IN DRIVEN DETROIT ARTICLE ON ACM CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT
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In our February issue, we told you about the
American Center for Mobility's (ACM) career exploration event for students and veteran's held at the ACM in Ypsilanti, MI on February 23. The event was a result of the ACM's recently formed Academic Consortium, which was formed in late 2017 to develop training and curriculum needed for the mobility workforce. Macomb Community College (MCC) participates in this consortium along with 14 other Michigan academic institutions. The event was designed to connect Michigan-based mobility employers with students and veterans interested in pursuing internships and careers in mobility.
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MCC student, Kwame Malone, attended the event and was subsequently featured in a
Driven Detroit article about the event. Kwame and other students and veterans were able to meet face-to-face with mobility industry and public sector partners including Toyota, PlanetM, Tass International, Subaru, AT&T, Grimm, Adient, Magneti Marelli, Fiat Chrysler, Michigan Department of Transportation, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Harman and Ford were also present and demonstrated vehicles they had previously displayed at Detroit's North American International Auto Show and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which is held every January in Las Vegas. Kwame and other attendees were also provided a tour of the ACM's 500-acre test facility and the opportunity to ride in autonomous vehicles.
According to the article, "Malone recognizes Detroit as a global leader in mobility, and feels proud to represent diversity, which he sees as a valuable asset in STEM fields." Malone indicated his desire to lead and inspire younger family members to pursue careers in STEM fields, especially in connected and autonomous vehicle development. "You don't expect to see me working in engineering, but the world needs to see different faces. This is beautiful, and it's inspirational, and not just for me, but for cousins and friends. I want to be a role model for them," he said.
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CARS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO SEE AROUND CORNERS
"There is this preconceived notion that you can't image objects that aren't already directly visible to the camera - and we have found ways to get around these types of limiting situations," said Dr. Matthew O'Toole, a coauthor of the research from Stanford University.
The approach builds on existing technologies such as Lidar, and collects data from the scattered echoes it receives after the primary return. The technology is in its infancy, but could be a great aid in the future of autonomous cars.
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FEATURED ON CAAT's SOCIAL MEDIA:
 EVolution: Choices for a Smarter Purchase, is a website designed by Argonne to help car buyers make informed decisions when purchasing a new vehicle.
Goodyear's concept Oxygene Tire has living moss inside which releases oxygen into the air during drive time.
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DID YOU KNOW...
Macomb Community College will host a guest speaker on "Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Self-driving Cars & Drones: Innovations Disrupting the Global Economy"?
It was only 10 years ago that the iPhone put what was once considered a supercomputer in every pocket, changing how over a billion people communicate, navigate, learn, and spend. The next decade will be marked by far more rapid change and even more profound disruption - to dozens more business sectors and potentially entire economies.
In this presentation,
R. David Edelman will discuss this unprecedented change, leaving the audience with a strong command of how technologies like artificial intelligence and self-driving cars work, as well as the implications they will have for us as individuals, for existing industries, and for global geopolitics.
The event will be held on April 5 at Macomb Community College's
Lorenzo Cultural Center in Clinton Twp, MI. Tickets for the presentation only are $20 (7:00 PM start) and tickets for the presentation and a meet and greet with the speaker are $30 (5:30 PM start). For more information and to purchase tickets, call 586.286.2222.
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CAAT Assistant Director Nelson Kelly attended the
