August 8, 2014 - Computer Science Teachers From Across the Nation Learn About Technology In the Automotive Industry
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Educators from across the country toured UTI-Lisle to learn about the technology used in automotive career training during a reception held on campus as part of the Computer Science Teachers Association’s Annual Conference. |
The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus in Lisle, Ill., recently welcomed 185 computer science teachers from across the country for a reception and tour as part of the Computer Science Teacher Association (CSTA) annual summer conference. UTI got involved with CSTA to inform computer science educators about the positive outlook for careers in the transportation industry.
“This was a great opportunity to inform educators about how computer technology concepts are increasingly used in the transportation industry,” said Jerry Ellner, national director for high school development for UTI.
Nationally, there are about five times as many computer science classes offered at high schools as there are transportation career and technical education classes. During the tour, UTI provided educators with examples of computer applications in the transportation industry, as well as practical training examples to use in their classrooms.
Attendees left with an appreciation that transportation careers require expanded familiarity with computer science applications, as well as proficiency in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational concepts.
“We heard from attendees that they were impressed with our state-of-the-industry facility, how STEM and computer technology are interwoven in our classes, and the quality of our educational labs,” said Julie Mueller, Lisle campus president. “We welcome opportunities to explain how a UTI education puts students on a pathway to a successful career.”
In addition to hosting the tour and reception, UTI participated in the conference by facilitating a panel, “STEM: Fueling the Future.”
UTI has been a leader in discussions over the development of STEM curricula for several years, including serving on the STEM Education Coalition. UTI campus representatives frequently provide STEM tours and classroom workshops to encourage students to understand the relationship between educational concepts and the automotive and diesel industry.
