2020 ETLI

Engineering Technology Leaders Institute - 2020-21

We were looking forward to meeting new and returning attendees this year, but fate has intervened. The face-to-face meeting has been canceled so we are moving online for a year. Look for webinars on a regular basis that deal with topics of interest to the Engineering Technology community. As always, we are looking for ways to advance ET programs and hope you will be able to join us.

Webinar: You Belong, and You Are Not Special; Underrepresented in the STEM Pipeline

Friday, January 15, 2021, noon – 1:30 PM (Eastern Time)

Panel Discussion:

It is time for the Engineering Technology community to go beyond the discussion - Why do we need diversity? We need to talk about – How can we make diversity part of our culture? Our panel will discuss strategies and experiences that have had a positive impact on recruiting, welcoming, retaining, supporting, and graduating underrepresented students.

Presenters:

Kim W. Gaines, MS EE, Instructor, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology, Augusta Technical College

Delester Brown Jr., Ph.D., DCS, ,DoD CIO-LDP

Natalie Johnson, Ph.D., is Department Chair and Professor of Mathematics at National Louis University.

Materials:

Slides: PPT

Video: MP4

Webinar - ET Programs at a Distance

Monday September 28, 2020, 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Eastern Time)

Panel Discussion:

Institutions dealing with the pandemic have been forced to shift lectures and laboratory experiences to observe social distancing rules and/or move online. Engineering Technology programs have a strong focus on applications and practice which is frequently enhanced by close collaboration between students and faculty. In this new paradigm, we need to develop and apply new strategies to prepare our graduates to support the Engineering needs of industry.

This session will focus on the disruption caused by the current pandemic. The panel will present some of the unique challenges and successes of their programs. However, the objective is to foster a group discussion that explores a broad exchange of ideas specific to Engineering Technology education.

Panelists:

Dr. Ken Burbank, Professor and Head, School of Engineering Technology, Purdue University at West Lafayette

Dr. Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Managing Director of Professional Services, Chief Academic Officer, & Director Institutional and Strategic Development, ASEE

Dr. John L. Irwin, Professor and Department Chair, Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology, Michigan Technological University

Dr. Nancy Miller, Dean, Grantham University

Masterials:

Slides General: PDF

Slides Burbank: PPT

Video: MP4

Webinar: Post-election Outlook for Engineering Technology and How to Advocate for ET

Wednesday November 18, 2020, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Panel Discussion:

In this session, ASEE’s federal relations partners Lewis-Burke Associates LLC will provide a recap of the 2020 election, including what it could mean for federal workforce and education policies, as well as provide training on how to leverage your expertise to advocate effectively.

Presenters:

Bill Ruch, Principal, Lewis-Burke Associates LLC

Miriam Quintal, Managing Principal, Lewis-Burke Associates LLC

Materials:

Slides: PPT

Video: MP4