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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

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Leonard Perry

isthe result of making contributions, of having meaningful projects that are personally exciting andcontribute to and bless the lives of others.” 1Bibliography 1. Covey, S., “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Fireside, New York, NY, 1990. 2. American Association for Higher Education (AAHE): Series on Service-Learning in the Disciplines (adapted from the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993) 3. University of San Diego department of Community Service Learning., www.sandiego.edu/csl. 4. Engineering Criteria 2000, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), www.abet.orgLEONARD A. PERRYLeonard A. Perry is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University

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Assessing the Humanities in Engr. Educ.

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William Lee

developed course selections which acknowledge the reality of diversity inour “western” culture. Engineering curriculum further must address the current ABETphilosophy which requires that students be knowledgeable in humanities and contemporarycultural issues so that they can recognize the impact of technology on society (both on the“local” level and the global level). The liberal arts courses play a significant role in thisobjective.Reported investigations in this area are limited. In one study, two thirds of the surveyed students(wide range of majors not including engineering) anticipated continued interest in the humanitiesfollowing graduation; one third of the students predicted that the humanities would have nosignificant presence in their post

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Improving Statics and Dynamics Classes

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Mandeep Thukral; Kurt Gramoll

. Page 7.1308.14 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationBiographyMANDEEP THUKRALMandep Thukral is currently a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. Hecompleted his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in spring of 2000 at S.L.I.E.T University, India. He worked as anIT Consultant for 6 months in Net Axcess in India before starting his graduate program in U.S. His present workinvolves research on multimedia and online learning technology for engineering application.KURT GRAMOLLKurt Gramoll is the Hughes Centennial Professor of Engineering and Director of the Engineering

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Tools of Teaching

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Robert Carpick

Session 1630 Who Wants to be an Engineer? -or- Better Teaching through Game Shows Robert W. Carpick Dept. of Engineering Physics, Engineering Mechanics Program University of Wisconsin - MadisonAbstractA 50 (or 60 or 70) -minute lecture is inherently incompatible with the typical attention spans ofstudents. The author has developed a teaching technique that successfully re-captures attention inthe classroom. The technique, loosely based on a popular prime-time game show

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Outcome Assessment, Quality, and Accreditation

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J. Shawn Addington

able to design components and systems."Program Objective #D : " The electrical engineering curriculum will produce graduates who have broad laboratory skills, including extensive teamwork and hands-on practical abilities."Program Objective #E : " The electrical engineering curriculum will produce graduates who are aware of current and emerging technologies and professional engineering practices." Page 7.131.8“Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

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Projects to promote eng.; teamwork,K-12

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Michael Geselowitz; Kim Breitfelder

endeavor as well asdecreased exposure to the possibility of engineering as a potential career. The IEEEVirtual Museum uses the history of science and technology to bridge the gap betweenthese two disciplines at the pre-college level. The IEEE, an international organization,has chosen the World Wide Web as its medium because of its potential to reach thelargest number of educators and their students worldwide. The site explores howtechnology works while examining the social ramifications of that technology. It isaugmented by instructional materials that help educators implement the material found onthe site, and which can be tailored to local conditions. In this way, science andtechnology teachers learn how to bring the humanities into their

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K-12 Outreach Initiatives

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Mary John O'Hair; Mark Nanny; Teri Rhoads

education and engineering.I. IntroductionIn March of 2001, the National Science Foundation awarded 24 projects nation-wide in itsGraduate Fellow K-12 (GK-12) program. Of those awarded, 5 states received two awards. TheUniversity of Oklahoma is the only institution to have received two awards – the AuthenticTeaching Alliance (ATA) and Adventure Engineering (AE). The long term goals of the initiativeare to increase the number of secondary math and science teachers, increase the number ofsecondary students choosing careers in science engineering and technology, and increase thepublic’s science and math knowledge.A potential shortage of qualified K-12 teachers is a looming educational crisis. The NationalCenter for Education Statistics estimates, for

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Assessment Issues

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2002 Annual Conference

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Walter Tucker; Bob Lahidji

Session_3130_ Internet-Based Classes and the Paradox of "Seat Time" in Graduate- Level Engineering Management Classes: Some Proposed Solutions Bob Lahidji, Ph.D., Walter Tucker, Ph.D. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Bob.lahidji@emich.edu Walter.tucker@emich.eduAbstractCan pedagogical techniques developed for Internet courses be integrated to enhance"live" classes, and what impact might this have on the "seat time' requirements of thoselive classes? Electronic technologies are rapidly altering

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Innovation in Design Education

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Anneliese Watt; Jeff Froyd; Julia Williams

Session 2132 Writing to Design/Designing to Write: Using the Correlations between Communication and Engineering to Improve Student Reflection Jeff Froyd, Texas A&M University Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAbstractCurrently engineering programs in the U.S. are incorporating design into technicalcurricula, from first-year design experiences to senior capstone, client-centered projects.Included in the engineering design emphasis is a focus on inter-personal skills thatenhance professional engineering work, particularly

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Use of Labs to Introduce Students to Engr.

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Andrew Lau; Sven Bilen; Elizabeth Kisenwether

compared to the aluminum bar3. Lab Development We discuss here some of the student perceptions of this design module and how the needto address those perceptions has guided its development. One of the misperceptions manystudents had in the first version of the module was that it was relevant only to electricalengineering because of the use of circuits and a microcontroller in the control system. Toaddress this misperception, we begin by having students research sensor technologies used bypractitioners in their anticipated field of engineering (mechanical, civil, chemical, electrical,etc.). Students see that the principles of sensors and data collection apply to all fields ofengineering. We

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

Session # 2793 Freshman Engineering Majors gets Pumped up to Design Human Powered Water Pump at University of Maryland Eastern Shore Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, Anthony J. Stockus University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299AbstractEngineering Criteria 2000 of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology(ABET) is encouraging engineering programs to emphasize on both soft and technicalskills in the engineering curriculum. Engineering graduates of the new millennium willnot only have to be proficient in mathematics and sciences but will also have to

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

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Timothy Anderson; Rufus Carter; Brian Thorndyke; Matthew Ohland; Guili Zhang

engineering students’ graduation. The LDB contains data fromeight colleges of engineering involving nine universities: Clemson University, Florida A&MUniversity, Florida State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, North Carolina A&T StateUniversity, North Carolina State University, University of Florida, University of North Carolinaat Charlotte and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. To protect the rights ofhuman subjects, each university is assigned a letter that is only known by the researchersinvolved in the study. Throughout the paper, we examine the effects of predictors on twodefinitions of retention. For both definitions, we refer to the period 1987 through 1998, 1999 or2000, depending on the latest year

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Combining Research and Teaching

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Bruce Berdanier

Session 1351 Use of Watersheds and The TMDL Process as Tools for Curriculum Development and the Introduction of Research Concepts in an Undergraduate Environmental Engineering Course Dr. Bruce W. Berdanier, PE, PS Ohio Northern University, Ada, OhioAbstractCE 426, Environmental Engineering II, has been developed as an Environmental Engineeringanalysis course at Ohio Northern University (ONU). This course is offered in the spring quarterand is typically the final Environmental Engineering course taken by senior Civil Engineeringstudents as an elective course

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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John Wheatland

Higher Education,"College and University 62 (Summer 1987): 295; Ron Simmons, "Precollege Programs: A Contributing Factor toUniversity Student Retention," Journal of Developmental Education 17 (Spring 1994): 43-44; Ellen R. Robert and GreggThomson, "Learning Assistance and the Success of Underrepresented Students at Berkeley," Journal of DevelopmentalEducation 17 (Spring 1994): 10. 5 Eugene M. DeLoatch, "What are the HBCU's?" in Maintaining a Technological Edge Through Diversity andAcademic Excellence: Meeting of the Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges Universities andTop Fortune 100 Industrial Corporations Held in Abbott Park, Illinois 10 August 1992, 7. 6 DeLoatch, "What are the

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Perceived Quality of Graduate Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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James Carnahan; Bruce Vojak; Raymond Price

Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ã 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationAuthorsBruce A. Vojak is Associate Dean for External Affairs in the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois.After receiving a PhD from that institution in 1981 he held positions at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Amoco, andMotorola. Prior to joining the University in 1999 he was Director of Advanced Technology for Motorola’sComponent Products Group. He also holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.James V. Carnahan is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of General Engineering at the University of Illinois.Since 1983 he has taught courses in statistics, simulation and control and also chaired the industrially funded

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Knowing Students:Diversity and Retention

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Elizabeth R. Crockett; Matthew Ohland

x 28 x Page 7.337.12Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education Table 8. Academic areas included in programs Multidisciplinary History of Liberal ServiceRef. # engineering Math Physics Chemistry Technology education learning 1 x x x 2 x 3 x x 4 x x x x 5

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Projects to promote eng.; teamwork,K-12

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2002 Annual Conference

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Siobhan Gibbons; Ronald Rockland; Joel Bloom; Howard Kimmel

Session 1660 Analysis of Stakeholder Attitudes For a Pre-College Outreach Program Ronald Rockland, Siobhán Gibbons, Joel Bloom, and Howard Kimmel New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAbstractThe 21 st century economy demands an educated workforce, particularly in science,mathematics, engineering and technology. However, New Jersey, like many other states, isincreasingly unable to adequately prepare sufficient numbers and quality needed for aadvanced technical workforce. The Pre-Engineering Instructional and Outreach Program (PrE-IOP) has been initiated toenlarge the future pool of

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Closing Manufacturing Competency Gaps I

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Mohamed Zarrugh

informationtechnology as a tool for increasing labor productivity and enhancing competitiveness.Successfully blending engineering, business, science and information technology, the coursesprovide a balanced contemporary treatment of manufacturing resource management, design andmanufacturing systems, and materials and manufacturing processes. Several laboratory modulesand group projects offered throughout the sequence provide opportunities for experientiallearning, hand-on experience and teamwork. The sequence addresses many of the criticalcompetency gaps in manufacturing engineering education reported in recent national surveys ofmanufacturing managers and practitioners.I. IntroductionEngineering education throughout its history has emphasized preparation for

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Professional Practice in CE Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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Enno Koehn

Session 3215 Assessment of Practitioner Interaction in the Classroom Enno “Ed” Koehn Lamar UniversityAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has adopted a revised set ofcriteria for accrediting engineering programs. Nevertheless, as in the past, civil (construction)engineering departments will be required to demonstrate proficiency in specific subject areaswhich are included in the ABET program criteria.This paper investigates, according to civil engineering and construction related students, the levelat which their

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Building Bridges in ET

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2002 Annual Conference

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Scott Dunning

Session 3650 2 + 2 + 2 Equals Educational Pathways Without Limitations Dr. Scott Dunning, P.E. University of MaineAbstract One of the concerns of students entering into an engineering technology program is thepossibility of educational limitations due to their choice of major. At the University of Maine, wehave developed a pathway that allows for successful transition from an Associates Degree inElectrical and Automation Technology to a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. This paper will discuss the details of the current

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Program Assessment in ET

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Kenneth Rennels

Session 1648 Outcomes Assessment in an MET Program Professor Kenneth Rennels, P.E. Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Indiana University Purdue University, IndianapolisEngineering technology programs are now faced with the challenge of implementing outcomesassessment based on the TAC/ABET criterion in the TC2K accreditation document. Whilecontinuous improvement has been a common theme in prior accreditation requirements, theTC2K criterion takes the assessment of student learning outcomes to the logical next level. Thispaper will address the

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Real-World Manufacturing Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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Attila Yaprak; Ece Yaprak; Mulchand Rathod

Session 3563 INSTITUTIONAL ADAPTATION OF THE GREENFIELD COALITION’S CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE Ece Yaprak, Attila Yaprak, Mulchand S Rathod Division of Engineering Technology/Business School/Division of Engineering Technology Wayne State University, Detroit, MichiganSUMMARY In most capstone design courses, students go through the complete design processstarting with a description of the problem and ending with a prototype. Many schools haveone or two-semester-long classes where students work in groups or individually. Thecapstone design course in the Division

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

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William Lyons; Peter Dorato

in the near future, most new M.Eng. degreeprograms will have a 4-1 structure, with a 4-year Bachelor's as prerequisite for the 1-year M.Eng.degree. If a year of internship is to be included in professional engineering education, then a 2-4program, as in Pharmacy, may be most appropriate, leading to a degree such as the Eng.D.degree.V. ConclusionsThe need to extend engineering education beyond a 4-year Bachelor's has been recognized formany years. With the explosion in modern technology, and the requirement of an ever-broadereducation for engineering practice, the problem is becoming more and more critical. As a first stepit would be helpful for more institutions to develop practice-oriented M.Eng. degree programs.When the number of

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Practice/Industry Partnership

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Enno Koehn

IndustryAccording to Martin and Schinzinger 6 engineering ethics may be defined as “the study of themoral issues and decisions confronting individuals and organizations involved in engineering.”It also includes “the study of related questions about moral conduct, character, ideals, andrelationships of people and organizations involved in technological development.”These authorities also perceive that engineering may be conceived as a social experimentinvolving human subjects. The subjects of the “experiment” may be considered as clients andthe public. As subjects it is thought that clients and the public have the right to be informedconcerning the risks to which they will be subject. As participants, engineers are expected torespect these rights and have

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Issues in Computer Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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Jeff Nadel; Daniel Walsh

the latest technology. It ensuresthe continuation of our acclaimed “learn by doing” pedagogy; it symbolizes the very future ofundergraduate engineering education. To prepare students for the 21 st century, we must expandour time-proven, hands-on, project-centered teaching model. Most importantly, we must providephysical locations that allow students an opportunity to undertake “real world” projects –interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary projects that provide a seamless connection between thediscipline dominated academic sphere and the function dominated professional world. Studentsmust have access to the tools of modern research; access to state of the art technology andequipment and access to the growing database of engineering and

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CE Projects: International Perspective

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2002 Annual Conference

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Alberto Gomez-Rivas; George Pincus

Session 3615 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS DESIGN: A DISTINCTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Alberto Gomez-Rivas, and George Pincus Professors of Structural Analysis and Design, University of Houston-DowntownAbstractGraduates of the Structural Analysis and Design Engineering Technology program, University ofHouston-Downtown, are successful in reaching responsible positions in industry andgovernment. The strong emphasis on computer technology provides an advantage to graduates ofthe program because they are highly productive.The Structural Analysis Design (SAD) Engineering Technology

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Interdisciplinary Approach to Env. Engrg

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2002 Annual Conference

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Kathryn Hollar; Eric Constans; Kauser Jahan; Paris von Lockette; Linda Head

sophomore-engineering students to focus on alternate energy sources and sustainable technology.Research in microbial fuel technology (MFC) has been gaining popularity within the past decadeor so worldwide. MFCs can use various types of microorganisms for metabolism of variousorganic materials. The organic materials include agricultural, industrial and residential wastes.Microbial electrochemistry provides immense opportunities for promoting multidisciplinaryapproaches in engineering education. Benetto 6-8 developed simple and advanced experiments todemonstrate microbial generation of electricity. A simple microbial fuel cell costing less than£50 is available from the National Center for Biotechnology Education at the University of

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Innovative Curriculum Development in MET

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2002 Annual Conference

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Salvatore Marsico

Session 1447 Incorporating a Flexible Manufacturing System into a Design Course Salvatore A. Marsico Penn State University AbstractThe Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology program as offered by Penn StateUniversity requires a series of three courses in industrial engineering technology. Theeducational objectives of these courses are to provide students an understanding of fundamentalconcepts in manufacturing, materials processing, and production design. To promote a workingknowledge of production design

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What's in Store for the ChE Curriculum?

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Louis Theodore; Joseph Reynolds; Ann Marie Flynn

theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or from a recognized foreigninstitution. Students may be accepted as Applicant for Matriculation pending satisfactorycompletion of the GMAT. However, no more than six credits may be taken without satisfactorycompletion of the GMAT requirement. All students must ultimately complete thirty credits ofcourse work to satisfy degree requirements.Students may select one of several concentrations or options, including a “traditional” programthat provides some flexibility involving elective courses. Specific course requirements anddescriptions follow for the “traditional” program. Graduate courses taken in other programsrequire the approval of the Director. Course requirements and descriptions listed

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Real-World Manufacturing Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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Donald Falkenburg; Tina Harkin

Greenfieldwas the sense that most academic studies in manufacturing engineering were devoid of realmanufacturing experiences.The paper describes the unique educational experience under development by Greenfield at theFocus: HOPE Center for Advanced Technologies. It develops Greenfield’s vision, beliefs, andtechnology strategy to support learning. The paper explores the implementation of Greenfield’slearning tools targeting real-world manufacturing experience, and a set of manufacturingengineering case studies set in Focus: HOPE’S Center for Advanced Technologies.Focus:HOPEFocus:HOPE supports an amazing web of programs to underpin its educational objectives.Founded in 1968 after the urban riots in Detroit, it pledges intelligent and practical action