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Cutting Edge

November/December 2001

 

RCATT Kicks Off Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program Development

RCATT begins work on AMT program curriculum development

How I Spent My Summer Vacation (or RCATT Staffers Make

West Coast Splash at Computer Graphics Conference)

RCATT staff members Valerie Tensen and Adam Franklin work

in TV department at Siggraph annual conference

Farewell Friend

RCATT Executive Director Jim Johnson Leaves RCATT to Accept Position in Tennessee

RCATT Receives Technology Award

RCATT wins Science and Technology Award from Southern Piedmont Technology Council

 

September/October 2001

 

We're on a Roll! RCATT Receives USCAIP Funds for Polymer Testing Equipment

Grant awarded to purchase Selective Laser Sintering machine

PolyForum 2001

Photos and highlights from RCATT-sponsored industry polymer conference

Growing Digital Summer Computer Academy a Hit with Local Students

Story and photos on students participating in RCATT's Summer IT Academy

 

July/August 2001

 

RCATT Receives NSF Funds for Manufacturing Education

Grant awarded to develop Advanced Manufacturing Technology degree program

RCATT Announces First A+ Certified Graduate

First student graduates from RCATT computer certification training

Famous Last Words

Comical quotes

Internet Marketing Made Simple

A primer on how to market on the web

National Council Establishes Manufacturing Skills Standards

Update on Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's work

Manufacturing Web Site Offers Quick Supplier Link

A look at online manufacturing materials vendors

Poly*Forum 2001

Promo for upcoming RCATT-sponsored event

 

May/June 2001

 

3-2-1 . . . RCATT Staffers are a "GO" for Launch!

RCATT staff attends launch of Space Shuttle mission STS-100

One on One with NASA Astronaut Chris Hadfield

Hadfield talks about his STS-100 spacewalk and other items of interest

Southside Says . . .

Question:  What do you feel are the most important benefits Americans get from NASA and the space program? 

Answer by Rick Niesen (Cook Composites & Polymers)

NASA Unveils Plan for "Smart Airports"

A look at NASA's Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS),

which is slated to run tests out of Danville Airport

NASA and CIT Partner to Promote Manufacturing Opportunities

CIT joins a NASA technology transfer program

 

March/April 2001

 

Broadband Basics:  Solving the Mystery of Connections

A look at the pros and cons of DSL, cable modem, MMDS and LMDS wireless, and satellite wireless

Southside Says . . .

Question:  Why do you think it's important for Southern Virginia to establish a broadband or similar sort of Internet capability?  What sort of applications do you feel you or your company would use it for that you cannot do with your current capabilities?  Answers by Ed Strimple (Flextec) and Stuart Jennings (Precision Electronic Services), Chris Bailey (Cardinal Homes), Charlie Martin Jr. (Hickson DanChem), Rosalie Mead (Master Gage & Tool)

Internet Alliance

Photos of speakers from January Internet Alliance meeting

Selecting the Right Job Candidate Requires More Than a Gut Feeling

How pre-employment evaluations can help employers select successful job candidates

Danville Teachers Turn to Technology

Local teachers take Internet-based training courses to keep teaching licenses current

 

January/February 2001

 

IT Institute Launched

RCATT announces creation of new IT department within RCATT

Reverse Auctions:  Big Savings, Convenience

Many companies are starting to use reverse auctions to purchase manufacturing supplies

A Sample of Reverse Auction Sites

Listing of several top reverse auction sites

Welcome Terry McGhee

Introduction of RCATT's new IT Institute Director

Manufacturing Facts

A look at average manufacturing wages

Internet Alliance and eForum Combine for High-Tech Luncheon

Photos and highlights from December 2000 Internet Alliance luncheon meeting

RCATT to Move to New Higher Ed Park

RCATT construction plans moved to lot next to proposed Institute for Advanced Learning & Research

Manufacturing Time Capsule

An overview of top inventions from 1907 - 1918

Traditional Manufacturing Leads Productivity

Results of recent study by Association for Manufacturing Technology

Learning Unlimited Offers CD Options

RCATT's Internet-based training program also offers learning via CD

January Labor Statistics

Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent employment figures

Monster.com Poll

Results of Monster.com poll:  "What additional training would most help you get ahead in your career?"

 
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