Conference Session

Development of Manufacturing Engineering Laboratories I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Y. Chiou, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Bret Alan Davis

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

solar cell roughness measurement laboratory session.There are many manufacturing variables that can affect the quality and efficiency of a solar cell.Anomalous grain structures, contamination, and surface roughness may lead to unpredictable orcompromised output from the cell. In some cases, film uniformity flaws in the anti-reflectioncoating of the solar cell, such that the surface has a general blue reflection with light blue/purplediscontinuities is not only a cosmetic defect, but reduces solar cell performance. Other issues Page 25.1136.2involve electrical defects such as breaks in the contact lines which affect the current output of

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State College; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Diane Dostie, Central Maine Community College; Lisa C. Hix, Keene State College; David J. Tuttle, Platt Technical High School

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, manufacturing programs require constantattention by the institution to ensure adequate enrollments. High touch industries and programssuch as health care, tourism, culinary arts and hospitality are readily understood as careerpathways by the general public. Programs that offer the opportunities for creativity, such asarchitecture, graphic design and film studies, are also very popular. These programs often appealto a broad base of students, particularly as life-long career options. Although students areexposed to manufactured goods, comprehending the development of those goods is often elusiveor poorly understood. This is reflected in an impressive lack of understanding of the numerouscareer opportunities available in manufacturing. In addition

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

20. Summary of student opinion survey data.Student Comments. Student comments can be summarized as follows: 1) Many students likedthe game. They felt being able to visualize the wiring and interfacing worked was very helpful.2) Some students suggested that adding explanations about why the wiring should be a certainway would be helpful. 3) Overall, students thought the game was helpful and supplemented thelecture well.Student Learning Style Survey. Felder and Soloman’s Index of Learning Styles (ILS) wasadministered to assess students’ learning styles [19]. The ILS is a 44-question survey that asksusers about their learning preferences. The Index ranks users along four attribute continuums:Active/Reflective, Sensing/Intuitive, Visual/Verbal

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin L. Devine, Illinois State University; Corinne Zimmerman, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

% Figure 8. Summary of post-intervention journal themes (n=29)ConclusionsThis study revealed that the elementary students’ conceptions of robots changed from naïve torealistic with instruction, and this change was reflected in their drawings both immediately andafter a 3-month delay. Furthermore, student journal entries and teacher comments clearlyindicate that the students enjoyed the outreach activity. Anecdotal comments from the teachersalso suggest that the robot programming activities facilitated student learning in mathematicslater in the school year during an introduction to the coordinate system grid.Key characteristics of the outreach activity include the following features: (a) it is very low-cost;(b) it minimizes the impact on the

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

societal context.Others also emphasize the importance of ethical decision-making, group dynamics, goal setting,visioning, networking, delegation, motivation, conflict resolution and diversity. One programhas students prepare a leadership portfolio as a culmination of their leadership education andexperiences. Another has students keep an electronic journal (blog) of their reflections of eachclass activity, reading, speaker and discussions. Page 25.879.6 5 6One program (Lawrence

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett Ph.D., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; V. Raju, VIT University; Winston F. Erevelles, St.Mary's University; Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

‘advancedmanufacturing’ in broad yet specific terms. It has long been known in the business communitythat establishing a ‘standard’ is essential to the growth of a technology and of the industries thatparticipate in that technology. The Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering defines thestandard for advanced manufacturing topics, and provides a body of knowledge concept withwhich all those engaged in advanced manufacturing education can align. The image of manufacturing needs updating to reflect the wealth of opportunitiesavailable, the critical role that domestic manufacturing plays in our economy, the skills needed,the ‘clean’ nature of modern advanced manufacturing operations, the significant benefits thatmanufacturing provides to society and the

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devi K. Kalla, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

should reflect the needs and changes of today's manufacturing industry andprepare young engineer technologists to meet the challenges of the competitive world ofmanufacturing. Page 25.776.2The need to integrate sustainability and green manufacturing subject matter into undergraduatecurriculums in either engineering or engineering technology has become increasingly importantover the last decade [3]. Given the increasing importance of sustainable green manufacturing, itis incumbent upon academia to educate future engineers and other decision makers onsustainability topics, i.e., incorporate sustainable thinking into engineering

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University; Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

fordescribing manufacturing education. The model has been embraced for updating the ABETaccreditation program criteria for Manufacturing Engineering and is expected to be reflected inthe upcoming revision of Manufacturing Engineering Technology program criteria. In additionthe model will be used to identify gaps in the current curricula content and resources so thateducators will be supported in endeavors to fill the gaps. It is expected that the model will evolveover the next few years as it expands to incorporate other types of programs with differentindustry foci. Table 1 – Four Pillars Of Manufacturing Engineering C2015 Category C2015 RecommendationsCurriculum Revision and 6

Conference Session

Development of Manufacturing Engineering Laboratories I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ed Lugo; David Gonzales, El Camino College; Buford F. Pringle, Butler Community College; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

augment existing course material for approximatelya two-hour lecture environment. The development of each module attempts to follow similarformats using the standard development sequence outlined in Table 1. The modules includepresentations in PowerPoint format and instructor notes in Word format. Both formats mayinclude links to online content that has been identified as relevant and vetted by the academicreview team. The graphics contained in each module reflect real world applications and havebeen approved for public domain. Recommended lab activities are also included as a part of theinstructor’s notes. Current and planned technical content is outlined in Table 2.Lab kits have been introduced with the newest grant and lab exercises are

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Education should not be focused on teaching technical skills about a list of Page 25.1276.13 processes that are, at best, obsolescent if they are already in use!• Topics taught should look to the future and reflect the skills needed to compete in a global marketplace.• Teaching methods should incorporate the latest technologies and provide opportunities for students to collaborate and mentor with industry professionals.• Graduate opportunities should be available to those interested in pursuing a degree beyond the standard 4-year program.• Teach from the ground up. One must be able to understand and apply knowledge. For

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Peter Vogt, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, when evaluators have seen all the availableSPRIAL-MC materials, they will be asked to answer a questionnaire (shown in the next section) tomake necessary improvements. After receiving feedback from evaluators, we will make necessarychanges and then re-evaluate the course materials by the beginning of June ideally with the sameevaluators and questionnaire.6 Course Evaluation QuestionnaireThis questionnaire will evaluate the course by focusing on University of Utah standard courseevaluation questions: • The course objectives were clearly stated • The course objectives were met • The course content was well organized • The course materials were helpful in meeting course objectives • Assignments and exams reflected what was

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alister McLeod, Indiana State Uniersity; Jim Smallwood, Indiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

? Page 25.1134.8Results The results obtained from interviewing the company’s liaison reflected the changingdemands on employees at their facilities. A reorientation of manufacturing operations towardsmore robotic systems resulted in a marked improvement in the company’s bottom line allowingthem to exit from bankruptcy in 2005. In an effort to obtain a response from the intervieweeabout the use of robotic systems in the facility the first question was posed. The response elicitedfrom the question clarified that the machinery being used in the facility were actually robotic innature. For example, workers at the facility engage in remote level supervision for most of thehigh-volume production operations. The facility employed dedicated

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

understanding of business and lean manufacturing. Based upon nearly 100 intern visits to companies, bachelor degree students need four things: first-technical skills; second-lean manufacturing; third-interpersonal (communications) skills; and fourth-leadership skill to get things done (accomplish projects) with minimal supervision.”Resulting Curriculum AdjustmentsIn response to the priorities reflected in this and the referenced prior surveys several topicspreviously included in my manufacturing management, quality assurance, work measurement,and digital manufacturing courses have been eliminated or reduced in emphasis. Some havegotten increased emphasis. The reductions are largely in response to course consolidationsduring