April 7, 2023
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April 7, 2023

Mobility21 UTC partner and CCAC professor Dr. Justin Starr recently worked with the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority at the 2023 Pennsylvania Water Environment Association’s Stormwater Summit to provide a demo of a stormwater pipe assessment using a drone.

February 7, 2023
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February 7, 2023

Mobility21 UTC academic partner, Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) has announced the launch of a new automotive program available at CCAC’s West Hills Center. The Toyota Technical Education College Support Elite program, a seven-week course designed as an advanced maintenance and general service class following Toyota’s specific requirements for maintenance level certification, will be held June 6 through July 20.  Read more here.

May 12, 2022
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May 12, 2022

Carnegie Mellon University and CCAC hosted a panel discussion, “The Future of Artificial Intelligence and the Workforce,” which included speakers:  Mobility21 UTC partner and CCAC professor Dr. Justin Starr, Joel Reed of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Michael Sebetich of Argo AI, and Mark Kamlet of Carnegie Mellon University.

The panel dispelled common misconceptions of AI and shared how to work symbiotically with AI.

January 19, 2022
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January 19, 2022

Mobility21 UTC researcher and Community College of Allegheny County Professor of Advanced Technology Justin Starr participated in a panel discussion about the risks and security concerns where AI meets critical infrastructure at the 6th Annual Smart Cities Technology International Symposium.

Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman also hosted a panel at the symposium entitled “Smart Isn’t Smart Enough – Redefining the Smart City Through Co-Creative Partnership,” where the discussion focused on how the  pandemic has shone a bright light on the inequities that lie within our communities, particularly low-income communities and communities of color, and we must turn our focus to creating equitable and sustainable communities for all through co-creative partnerships between academia, government, non-profit and the private sectors.

View the panel sessions here.

October 1, 2021
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October 1, 2021

Mobility21 UTC academic partner Community College of Allegheny County hosted over 75 people at their 12th annual “Odyssey Day,” working with Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities (PRCC) to promote alternative fuel options for transportation.  35 automotive students had an opportunity to listen to speakers, visit with vendors and ask questions about alternative fuels.

October 1, 2021
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October 1, 2021

Mobility21 UTC researcher and assistant professor of Mechatronics at CCAC Dr. Justin Starr has been named Engineering Unleashed Fellow.  The designation recognizes leadership in undergraduate engineering education. Each fellowship is accompanied by recognition, advanced project work, funding and community with other Fellows. Read the full story here.

April 21, 2021
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April 21, 2021

Mobility21 UTC academic partners Bob Koch & Justin Starr of Community College of Allegheny County and Mobility21 UTC Program Manager, Lisa Kay Schweyer, participated and provided workgroup updates during today’s USDOT ITS Joint Program Office’s All-Levels Academic Virtual Forum, where educators at universities, two-year colleges, and high schools, as well as practitioners and industry leaders came together to learn, share, and strategize about ITS education and workforce development.

March 12, 2020
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March 12, 2020

CCAC’s Bob Koch was featured in a program called “Future Jobs: Technology and Our Changing Workforce” on WQED.  Bob discussed how technology is changing the way students are applying their knowledge and skills to positions in the automotive field.  Watch the video here.

October 4, 2019
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October 4, 2019

In collaboration with Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities, the Mobility21 UTC academic partner, Community College of Allegheny County hosted Odyssey Day on Friday, October 4 . This event is dedicated to promoting the use of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and is designed to educate fleet managers, municipalities, school districts and others about cleaner transportation technologies and the important role they play in providing solutions to growing energy and environmental issues. Read the Full Press Release: CCAC Press Release — Odyssey Day 2019.  Watch the video here.

June 1, 2019
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June 1, 2019

Bob Koch from the Community College of Alleghey County visited the Western Area Career and Technology Center to discuss the career opportunities available in the transportation industry with their students.  The class, led by Koch, also discussed the impact these new technologies could have on the economy, and how do they see it impacting those living in a rural environment.

April 9, 2019
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April 9, 2019

Bob Koch, UTC Faculty and Community College of Allegheny County Professor of Automotive Engineering, hosted students from the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical High School automotive program.  Bob engaged the students in discussions about career opportunities for automotive technicians and included technician training with Intelligent Transportation, Connected Vehicles, EV and PHEV’s, Data Analytics and Cyber Security and how they relate to transportation industry.

April 8, 2019
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April 8, 2019

Bob Koch, UTC Faculty and Professor of Automative Engineering at the Community College of Allegheny County participated in today’s Pittsburgh Regional Clean Cities Electric Vehicles (EV) and Stakeholder Event. The event discussed ways to promote EV vehicles and infrastructure.

March 28, 2019
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March 27 – March 28

Bob Koch, UTC Faculty from the Community College of Allegheny County, attended the Intelligent Transportation Systems Professional Capacity Building workshop in Tampa, Florida collaborating with other educators and practitioners defining ITS entry-level workforce competencies, and discussing educational goals.  They also looked at training products and strategies to fill unmet educational needs.  He also had the opportunity to network with other educators and practitioners to exchange ideas and best practices in ITS.

December 13, 2018
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December 13, 2018

CCAC and Greater Pittsburgh Automotive Dealers Association hosted a student automotive competition event at CCAC.  During the competition, Bob Koch, talked to both students and instructors about “Intelligent Transportation Careers” and how these students fit into the workforce with their knowledge and skills they’re currently learning.  They discussed what they can do to help prepare these high school seniors for various transportation careers.  They also talked about various opinions regarding vehicle to V2V, V2I and autonomous vehicles, and what can we do to help them prepare the technicians of the future.