Contact: Sandra Schmit, 608-266-1599, sandra.schmit@wtcsystem.edu
Kyle Schwarm, 608-266-0050, kyle.schwarm@wtcsystem.edu
More than 20 Diesel Technology and Agriculture Power Equipment Instructors from Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges will be convening in Madison to learn about technological advancements in their program areas. Ten of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges have diesel technology and/or agriculture power equipment programs. Instructors will be hearing presentations and participating in hands-on demonstrations from industry experts. The day will include a trip to the Madison Metro bus maintenance facilities for a close look on the maintenance of diesel hybrid buses. News media are invited to attend.
“This is a perfect opportunity to not only provide instructors with cutting-edge technology they can take back to their students, but also time for instructors to network and share best teaching practices,” said Sandy Schmit, Electronics, Transportation and Automotive education director at the Wisconsin Technical College System.
Date:
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Locations and Times of Presentations:
Madison Area Technical College, 3550 Anderson St., Madison, WI, Diesel Center, Room 142 B
9:15 a.m. Sloan Implement will be presenting on the Auto Trac (GPS) Planting System.
11:00 a.m. Eaton Corporation will be presenting on Diesel Hybrid Technology and Hybrid Hydraulic Technology.
Madison Metro Bus System, 1245 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI
1:00 p.m. Madison Metro will provide insight into the maintenance of hybrid buses.
