The Telecommunications and Networking Engineering Technology Education Project

斯普林菲尔德技术社区学院（STCC）正在开展电信和网络工程技术教育的高级技术教育（ATE）。该项目是与STCC合作的成果，合作伙伴包括康涅狄格大学、哈特福德大学（CT）和斯普林菲尔德市（MA）公立学校。它的目的是开发一个综合课程，教师培训模式和示范实验室，以满足21世纪电信和网络行业的培训需求。该项目的发展还包括私营工业和其他公共部门机构的积极参与。STCC目前在电子系统工程技术、计算机系统工程技术、激光光电技术（也包括光子学和光纤）和各种其他尖端高科技项目方面提供非常成功的项目。该项目正在开发一个国家创新模式，包括传统的测试设备、不断发展的设备、“虚拟仪器”实验室和仿真软件，向学生展示真实和模拟的现场体验。此外，STCC正在与中学和学士学位机构拟订衔接协议，为教师培训讲习班提供教员和设施，评价和评估项目，并传播项目结果。该项目包括一项协调一致的努力，让妇女和少数民族作为学生参与这项新技术的提供。

The Telecommunications and Networking Engineering Technology Education Project Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is undertaking an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) in Telecommunications and Networking Engineering Technology Education. The project is a collaborative effort with STCC joined by partners: the University of Connecticut, the University of Hartford (CT), and the City of Springfield (MA) Public Schools. Its purpose is to develop an integrated curriculum, a teacher training model, and a model laboratory which meets the training needs of the telecommunications and networking industries in the 21st century. Development of the project also includes the active involvement of both private industry and other public sector agencies. STCC currently offers highly successful programs in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, Computer Systems Engineering Technology, Laser Electro-Optics Technology (which also includes photonics and fiber optics) and a variety of other cutting-edge high technology programs. The project is developing a national innovative model featuring traditional test equipment, evolving equipment, a "virtual instrumentation" lab and simulation software to present to students both real and simulated field experiences. Further, STCC is developing articulation agreements with secondary schools and baccalaureate institutions, providing instructors and facilities for teacher training workshops, evaluating and assessing the project, and disseminating project results. The Project includes a concerted effort to involve women and minorities as students in this new technology offering.