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Your Journey Starts Here

Whether you’re learning about the ATE Survey, preparing to participate, or exploring findings, we have resources to support you.

Learn

Understand the Survey

New to the ATE Survey? Learn about the data we collect, who participates, and how findings have supported the ATE community.

Prepare

Get Ready to Participate

Planning for the ATE Survey? Access tools, templates, and guidance to help you prepare. Review questions in advance and receive tips from experienced survey respondents.

Explore & Read

Discover Survey Findings

Access findings from nearly 30 years of reports. Explore interactive data, download reports, and apply findings to inform proposals, planning, and decision-making.

Why the ATE Survey Matters

Each year, the ATE Survey gathers information on the activities and achievements of ATE projects and centers. These findings support project-level decision-making and strengthen ATE proposals. NSF also provides ATE Survey findings to Congress as evidence of the ATE program’s productivity, supporting continued funding.

  • Grantees see their work in the larger national ATE landscape
  • Grant seekers understand ATE program priorities and strengthen proposals
  • Researchers examine trends in technician education
  • NSF program officers monitor program-wide productivity
Learn More About the Survey
95%
Average Response Rate
25+
Years of Data Collection
300+
Projects Surveyed Annually
1,000+
Projects Represented in Findings

All You Need Before Taking 
The Survey

Know What to Expect

Review survey questions early so you know what information to gather throughout the year.

Get Organized Early

Align reporting requirements and identify who is responsible for gathering key data.

Learn from Experience

Explore practical strategies and helpful resources from ATE projects that have successfully completed the survey.

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