Rate My Professor Angel Madiedo

Angel Madiedo serves as CCP Instructor II in the Machining Technology program at Palm Beach State College, specializing in Technical and Career education on the Lake Worth campus. He is located in office ETA 0124 and can be reached at (561) 868-3862. Madiedo delivers a comprehensive curriculum of hands-on CCP courses designed to build proficiency in advanced manufacturing skills. His offerings include Introduction to CNC Machining (PMT 0028), CNC Mills (PMT 0220), CNC CAD/CAM Programming (PMT 0252), CNC Lathes (PMT 0257), Advanced CNC Lathes (PMT 0511), Advance Manual Milling Operations (PMT 0510), and Machining Work-Based Learning Experience (PMT 0290L). These courses span multiple sections and terms, such as Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026, reflecting his substantial teaching load and dedication to student preparation for high-demand industry roles.

In 2023, Madiedo joined 115 Palm Beach State College faculty members in earning a nationally recognized credential in online teaching excellence, co-endorsed by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the American Council on Education (ACE). This distinction resulted from completing the ACUE Effective Online Teaching Practices course, comprising 25 modules based on research in cognition and adult learning. Key topics include designing effective online course content and assessments, creating productive learning environments, applying active learning techniques, encouraging higher-order thinking, and using assessments to inform instruction. Madiedo has also contributed to college initiatives promoting innovative technologies, participating in the inaugural event showcasing 3D printing's transformation of PBSC programs. There, he emphasized its value in machining by enabling prototype creation to identify and resolve design flaws before production. He has noted the sector's growth, stating there is 'huge demand right now' for machinists skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving during equipment malfunctions, and precision part fabrication, with PBSC's program enabling students to 'walk into a job on day one and deliver.' His academic background consists of a high school diploma.