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Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Gadalla, Texas State University - San Marcus

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AC 2007-1028: CURRICULUM ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING MANUFACTURINGPROGRAMS IN A SINGLE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTMohamed Gadalla, Texas State University - San Marcus Page 12.434.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Curriculum Analysis of Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology and Engineering Manufacturing Programs in Single Educational Environment. Dr. Mohamed A. Gadalla Texas State University Department of Engineering and Technology 601 University Dr. San Marcos

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Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University

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AC 2007-1027: THE STATE OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONScott Danielson, Arizona State UniversityTrian Georgeou, Arizona State University Page 12.1472.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The State of Manufacturing Engineering Technology EducationAbstractIn response to a need identified by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ Education andResearch Technical Community, a survey was conducted to assess the health of ABET-accredited manufacturing engineering technology programs in the spring of 2005 and 2007. In2005, thirty-eight programs received the survey via email and twenty-two programs provided aresponse. Survey questions focused on

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Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Rumpf, Ferris State University

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AC 2007-1023: TEAM-COMPOSITION METHODOLOGIES FORMANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM PROJECTSJames Rumpf, Ferris State University Page 12.1373.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Team-Composition Methodologies for Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program ProjectsAbstractThe ability to work effectively as a member of a team has always been an integral component ofa manufacturing engineering professional’s skill set, but never more so than now. Incorporationof practices such as lean manufacturing and third-party certification into companies’ standardoperating procedures have heightened the awareness among employers of the

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Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Muthar Al-Ubaidi, University of Cincinnati; Richard Kegg, Tech Solve Inc.

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AC 2007-2829: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND PROJECT-PLANNING BASEDCURRICULAR ENHANCEMENT IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONJanet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology department at the University of Cincinnati. She received her PhD and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University in New York City, and her MS and BS in Manufacturing Engineering from China. Dr Dong’s research and educational interests include manufacturing technology, CAD/CAM, computer aided process planning and optimization, numerical control and automation, machine and instrument design, robotics, computer modeling, and mechanical

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salil Desai, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Jagannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

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AC 2007-1806: INTRODUCING MICRO/NANOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONWITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CURRICULUMSalil Desai, North Carolina A&T State University Salil Desai is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. His expertise is in the area of micro/nano fabrication, multiphysics modeling, and nano-structured material characterization. He teaches integrated product and process design, advanced production control, robotics and nanomanufacturing. His other research interests include Product Design, Manufacturing Systems, Time Compression Technologies and Statistical Optimization.Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Walters, Pennsylvania State University; Prasad Marugabandhu, MAGLEV, Inc.; Bryan Bond, MAGLEV, Inc.

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Technology (PMT). During their first three semesters, studentswill build expertise in foundational classes such as physics, statistics, algebra, and dynamics, whichthey take at the Community College of Allegheny County. In the final, fourth semester, studentswill enroll at Penn State and complete the requirements for their associate degree with specializedhands-on training at the state of the art MAGLEV Precision Fabrication Center in McKeesport.Penn State and MAGLEV have partnered to develop six courses in Advanced Laser RadarMetrology, Weld Distortion Control and Cutting Technology and Advanced Weld Robotics. Thesecourses are taught by MAGLEV engineers under the direction and monitoring of Penn State faculty.After these courses are completed, the

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Beverly Cronin, DeVry University; Maneesh Kumar, DeVry University; Aateef Mustafa, DeVry University; Pankti Patel, DeVry Univeristy; Joey Socorro, DeVry University

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AC 2007-2700: APPLICATION OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN A SENIOR DESIGNCOURSEAhmed Khan, DeVry University Dr. Ahmed S. Khan is a senior Professor in the EET dept. at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. He received his M.Sc (applied physics) from University of Karachi, an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, Outcomes Assessment, and Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Education. He teaches Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering, Fiber Optic Communications, Technology and Society, and

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shirish Sreedharan, University of Missouri; Frank Liou, University of Missouri

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AC 2007-273: CAN LEAN MANUFACTURING BE APPLIED TO UNIVERSITYLABORATORIES?Shirish Sreedharan , University of MissouriFrank Liou, University of Missouri Frank Liou is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR). He currently serves as the Director of the Manufacturing Engineering Program at UMR. His teaching and research interests include CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, and rapid manufacturing. He has published over 100 technical papers and has research grants and contracts over $8M. Page 12.340.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Can

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zbigniew Czajkiewicz, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Ozden Uslu, Robert Morris University

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fields of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering.Ozden Uslu, Robert Morris University Graduate Student in Engineering Management program Page 12.1218.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Rapid Manufacturing – The Future of Production Systems ABSTRACTRapid Prototyping is a technology that converts three-dimensional computer models intophysical parts typically by building layers upon layer of material. This technology has beenserving designers for almost 20 years in support of demonstrating, testing, and confirmingtheir designs early and

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Wells, North Dakota State University

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AC 2007-99: MICRO-MANUFACTURING IN THE CLASSROOM ANDLABORATORYDavid Wells, North Dakota State University David L. Wells has been Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at North Dakota State University since January 2000. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in process engineering and production engineering systems design for conventional manufacturing, electronics assembly and micro-manufacturing. His active research lies in micro-assembly, micro-machining, PCB process engineering, printed electronics, applications of RFID technologies, quantitative manufacturing management and manufacturing engineering pedagogy. He is active in SME, ASEE, SMTA, IEEE and ABET. Prior

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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jack danziger, Rochester Institute of Technology; David Street, Rochester Institute of Technology; William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology

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innovation and commercialization, and rapid product developmentDavid Street, Rochester Institute of Technology David M. Street received BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) from Rochester Institute of Technology. He is graduate student at RIT in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration department. His research interest includes rapid prototyping, product innovation & commercialization, and rapid product development.William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology is the program chair has been on faculty in the MET Department at Rochester Institute of Technology since 1998. Bill has a BSME from the College of Engineering at RIT and an M.S. at RIT. He has

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Agnes Galambosi, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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AC 2007-2822: LAMPSHADE GAME FOR TEACHING LEAN MANUFACTURINGErtunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Ertunga C. Ozelkan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management and the Associate Director of the Center for Lean Logistics and Engineered Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Before joining academia, Dr. Ozelkan worked for i2 Technologies, a leading supply chain software vendor in the capacity of a Customer Service and Global Curriculum Manager and a Consultant. He also worked as a project manager and a consultant for Tefen Consulting in the area of productivity improvement for Hitech firms. Dr. Ozelkan holds a Ph.D. degree in Systems and

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University

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part is approximately $ 100,000 with the educational discount andhas a build volume of 250mm x 200mm x 200mm. The equipment for large production molds isapproximately $ 1.5 million and is used in several automotive and defense research laboratories.Conclusions Rapid manufacturing has advanced the metal casting process to new levels and has Page 12.1217.6greatly reduced the tooling and labor requirements. Rapid manufacturing is revitalizing themetal casting industry in the developed nations by making it more competitive on a cost basisand more appealing to engineers of the future. The new technology will reduce many of theproblems of the

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University; Ryan Beasley; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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AC 2007-971: A THOROUGH HANDS-ON PROCESS TO IMPLEMENT A RFIDSYSTEMBen Zoghi, Texas A&M University Dr. Ben Zoghi is currently a Professor and Director of RFID/Sensor Lab in the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department at Texas A&M University. He has served the department as Industrial Distribution Program Coordinator, Executive Director of Thomas and Joan Read Center and Associate Department Head for Research since he joined Texas A&M in 1987. His research activities include RFID/Sensors and engineering leadership development. Dr. Zoghi is a senior member fo IEEE, meber of ASEE, TAP, TBP. He has over 100 educational and research publications.Ryan Beasely, TAMU

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; David Batts, East Carolina University; Lawrence Behr, LBA Group; Kenneth Dingle, Allvac

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Environmental Health andSafety had the second highest response rate at 23%. The respondents that listed other could enterin their program and the two responses stated “Engineering with a minor in Occupational Safety”and “Risk Control”. Page 12.1435.10Table 1Type of Safety and Health Degree Response f CountOccupational Safety 47.0% 14Environmental Health 10.0% 3Occupational and 7.0% 7Environmental Health andSafetyFire Protection 3.0% 1Safety Studies (Safety 3.0% 1Sciences)Industrial Technology 7.0

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Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Amir Javaheri, Virginia State University; Nasser Ghariban, Virginia State University

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AC 2007-2652: CIM LAB TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING DESIGNIMPLEMENTATIONJahangir Ansari, Virginia State University JAHANGIR ANSARI is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Virginia State University. He received his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1979 and Ph. D. degree in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering in 1983 both from Seoul National University. He joined the faculty at VSU in 2002. He has over 18 years of industrial experience in different areas including shipbuilding and cement plant industries. His research interests include Structural Vibration, FEM, CAD/CAM/CNC, and Computer Integrated

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Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University

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AC 2007-611: SIMULATION AS A MEANS TO INFUSE MANUFACTURINGEDUCATION WITH STATISTICS AND DOE – A CASE STUDY USINGINJECTION MOLDINGKurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS KURT A ROSENTRATER is a Lead Scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, in Brookings, SD, where he is spearheading a new initiative to develop value-added uses for residue streams resulting from biofuel manufacturing operations. He is formerly an assistant professor at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, in the Department of Technology. He received the Faculty of the Year award in 2002 sponsored by the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.Jerry Visser, South Dakota State

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Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Smith, Purdue University; Niaz Latif, Purdue University; Stephen Elliott, Purdue University

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AC 2007-3042: VISUAL DATA'S EFFECT ON QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITYAT A TIER ONE AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURERThomas Smith, Purdue University Thomas D. Smith is an industrial engineer with a large manufacturer of pneumatic automation products. He holds a master's degree in Technology and a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University; he has over 10 years of industrial engineering experience with emphasis on lean manufacturing, plant layout, and continuous improvement. Mr. Smith has provided engineering services to companies such as General Motors, Delco Electronics, Ingersoll-Rand, and ITT Aerospace.Niaz Latif, Purdue University Dr. Niaz Latif is Professor of

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Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; Shreepud Rauniar, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Horacio Sosa, Drexel University

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include machining, mechatronics, and internet based robotics and automation. He has secured manyresearch and education grants from the NSF, the SME Education Foundation, and industries.Mr. Shreepud Rauniar was born in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1980. He received B.S. in Mechanical Engineering fromNational Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, India in 2003. Since 2004 he has been pursuing M.S. in MechanicalEngineering at Drexel University. His research interests are in designing web based applications and control systemsfor robotics and automation.Dr. Horacio Sosa is a professor and the senior associate dean of the Goodwin College at Drexel University. He

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Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford; Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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AC 2007-2861: PRECISION POSITIONING AND VIBRATION MEASUREMENTUSING INTELLIGENT INSTRUMENTATION AND SIMULATION TOOLSDevdas Shetty, University of Hartford Dr. Devdas Shetty is the founding chair holder of the Vernon D. Roosa Endowed Professorship at the University of Hartford, Connecticut (USA), where he is also Dean of Research, which is a University-wide function. In addition, he is the Director of the highly reputed Engineering Applications Center (EAC) at the University of Hartford. Dr. Shetty is internationally recognized for pioneering surface roughness inspection research, which has been implemented in aerospace industries. His work has been cited for original contribution to the understanding

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Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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AC 2007-2211: A COST-EFFECTIVE AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS LABJohn Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology Page 12.25.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Cost Effective Automation & Robotics LabAbstractMuch work has been published in the area of design of laboratory exercises and facilities tosupport teaching robotics and automation. New opportunities are becoming available, however,to allow laboratory facilities that are portable, have applications to a wide range of subjects, andare inexpensive.A large software manufacturer has recently entered the robotics software arena with a uniqueapproach. They are supporting small hobby class robots

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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AC 2007-2535: ADVANCED AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONPROJECTJohn Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology Page 12.183.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing Education ProjectAbstractThe Aerospace manufacturing industry segment is facing problems of a “graying” workforce. Inaddition they face the challenges of increasing productivity and integrating new materialsaccentuating the need to attract new engineers to the manufacturing workplace.This paper describes a project funded by the National Science Foundation to examine thechanging needs of the aerospace manufacturing industries, and to develop curricula materials

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Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Bob Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Manufacturing

mechanical engineering at Michigan Technological University, developing research in the area of environmentally responsible design and manufacturing.Bob Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Page 12.1130.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Opportunities and Challenges for Manufacturing EngineeringAbstractDuring the decades of the 1980’s and 1990’s, the development of undergraduate and graduatemanufacturing engineering programs advanced and legitimized the manufacturing engineeringdiscipline. With recent perceived loss of manufacturing production to oversees locations and thecontinued public perception of

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rod Hoadley, California Polytechnic State University; Paul Rainey, California Polytechnic State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-244: A MANUFACTURING PROCESSES COURSE FOR MECHANICALENGINEERSRod Hoadley, California Polytechnic State University Rod Hoadley has been teaching as a part time lecturer in the Manufacturing Engineering Department and the Industrial Technology Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo since 1996. He has a BS in Engineering Technology and an MA in Industrial Technology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Rod has designed, developed, manufactured, and marketed numerous bicycle related products including a dial gauge wheel centering tool for building and maintaining spoked bicycle wheels; and a patent pending bicycle parking rack

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Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Chandrashekar Subbareddy, Texas State University

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Page 12.59.14References1- U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/iag/manufacturing.htm2- Bivens,J., Scott, R., and Weller, C., “Mending manufacturing: Reversing poor policy decisions is the only way toend current crisis”, September 2003 | EPI Briefing Paper #144,http://www.epinet.org/content.cfm/briefingpapers_bp1443- Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering for the 21st Century, Volume IV –Manufacturing Engineering Plan: Phase I Report, Industry Identifies Competency Gaps Among Newly HiredEngineering Graduates, The Next Step – Partnership With Schools, Society of Manufacturing Engineers and SMEEducation Foundation, (1997).4- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, "Criteria for

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Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jitendra Tate, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedraman Sriraman, Texas State University-San Marcos

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AC 2007-263: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT-BASED APPROACH TO DEVELOPRESEARCH APTITUDE IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING STUDENTSJitendra Tate, Texas State University-San Marcos Dr. Jitendra S. Tate is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas State University-San Marcos. He teaches courses in Materials Engineering, Plastics and Composites Manufacturing, Engineering Design Graphics, and Computer Aided Engineering. His research interests include low cost manufacturing of composites, mechanical characterization of composites under static and dynamic loading, fatigue life prediction modeling, finite element analysis, CADD, and statistical analysis. He is a member of several

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Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Lauren Kaufman, CT Business and Industry Association; Mary deManbey, CT Business and Industry Association; Kerry Simoneau, CT College of Technology's Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturng

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AC 2007-1577: MARKETING MANUFACTURING USING THE NSF FUNDEDREGIONAL CENTER FOR NEXT GENERATION MANUFACTURINGKaren Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Karen Wosczyna-Birch is the state director for the CT Community Colleges' College of Technology (COT) and the Executive Director for the COT's NSF funded Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing. She is also a professor and has over 26 years of teaching and administrative experience in science, technology and engineering education at the two year community college level.Lauren Kaufman, CT Business and Industry Association Lauren Kaufamn is the Vice President of the CT Business and Industry Association. She is also a co-PI on the College

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Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Technical College. He is currently a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering at Michigan Technological University, developing research in the area of environmentally responsible design and manufacturing.Bob Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Stout BOB MEYER is the Dean of the College of Technology, Engineering, and Management (CTEM), University of Wisconsin-Stout. He has a B.S. in Industrial Education (UW-Stout), M.S. in Manufacturing Management (UW-Stout), Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (U of Minnesota). His previous experience includes CTEM Associate Dean of Outreach at UW-Stout; Stout Technology Transfer Institute Director (STTI); Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center

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Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Truc Ngo, San Diego City College; Armando Abina, San Diego City College; Gene Lyons, Kyocera America Corporation

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Manufacturing

industry experience, Dr. Ngo had worked at Intel Corporation as a Senior Process Engineer at the company’s Research and Development Centers and the corporate headquarter. During her time at Intel, she has led many engineering teams in different process modules, technology breakthroughs and taskforces. Dr. Ngo has proven her leadership, and technical skills and achievements through her earnings of three different prestigious departmental and divisional awards given by Intel in 2003-2004. Dr. Ngo currently leads, and also is the founder of, the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at San Diego City College in California.Armando Abina, San Diego City College Mr. Armando Abiña is the Dean

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Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Wells, North Dakota State University; Ronald Bennett, University of St. Thomas; Casey Radtke, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-100: ON THE STRUCTURE AND CHARACTER OF GRADUATEEDUCATION IN MANUFACTURINGDavid Wells, North Dakota State University David L. Wells has been Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at North Dakota State University since January 2000. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in process engineering and production engineering systems design for conventional manufacturing, electronics assembly and micro-manufacturing. His active research lies in micro-assembly, micro-machining, PCB process engineering, printed electronics, applications of RFID technologies, quantitative manufacturing management and manufacturing engineering pedagogy. He is active in SME, ASEE, SMTA