Conference Session

Use of Technology for Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Peter Y Wu, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Enhancing Manufacturing Process Education via Computer Simulation and VisualizationAbstractIndustrially significant metal manufacturing processes such as melting, casting, rolling, forging,machining, and forming are multi-stage, complex processes that are labor, time, and capitalintensive. Mathematical modeling of these processes provides a theoretical framework forunderstanding the process variables and their effects on productivity and quality. However it isusually difficult to provide the students with hands-on experience of experimentation withprocess parameters to arrive at optical process design. In order to solve this problem,interdisciplinary student projects were

Conference Session

Design Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Mainul Kader Faruque, North Carolina A&T State University; Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa, North Carolina A&T State University

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Manufacturing

Page 22.929.2are rising to this challenge and offering a rapidly increasing number of courses, at a variety oflevels, with „nano‟ in their titles. We are actively involved in nanomaterials-based research forthe past several years. We have enhanced undergraduate nanoscience and engineering educationin the area of devices and systems using the practical approach of direct engagement of graduateand undergraduate students in the advanced laboratories and ongoing research projects. Thisapproach has enabled the students more effectively with the knowledge of the fundamentals ofnanoscience and engineering and proficiency to conduct research and develop economically-viable nano-devices with innovative applications in all spheres of daily life. The

Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Manufacturing

NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, instrumentation & control, and fluid power. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE, SME and TAP. Page 22.1524.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Three Dimensional Surface Model from Laser Scanning of Proving Ground RoadAbstract: This project goal is to creating a 3D surface model from scanning of an existing roadproving ground for

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Session - Virtual and Augmented Reality

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jose Diaz; Curtrell Trott; Fatahillah Iskandar; Ju Wang, Virginia State University; Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

process. Learning through practice is far more effectivethan trying to memorize a series of steps. That is our goal with this project: A safe, immersivelearning experience for students who want to use a machine such as this for their own projects.2 Related LiteratureThe authors searched the literature on virtual CNC systems for training and education.Unfortunately, there is not that many recent publications related to this topic. The most relatedpublications are as below.Chandramouli and Jin et al. introduced [1] the design and development process of VR educationtool to simulate different additive manufacturing machines, and a CNC machine to allow thestudents experience the materials and equipment needed to create the same part using

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristal Monet Johnson, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

differentiation of instruction. If the class consists of diverse learners, the instructionguide allows for flexibility in design options. The instructor will discover that some students willrequire step by step instructions on building a robot and controlling the platform. Other studentswill see different design options. The kit allows for differentiation and reinforces the ideationand improve step of the Engineering Design Process. The USAR Robot Kit allows the instructormultiple gains in teaching concepts with a district friendly budget project based learning kit.The Tetrix USAR Kit is not the only robot platform with a camera. There are many othersprovided by Vex, Pitsco, and Lego. The aim of the lesson is to teach students visual odometry.This goal

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan W. Krauss, Grand Valley State University; Chad Thomas VanderRoest, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 MAKER: A 3D Printed Balancing Robot for Teaching Dynamic Systems and ControlAbstractThis paper presents a student project focused on designing a low-cost robot that can be used toteach dynamic systems and control. The robot is a two-wheeled balancing robot that is essentiallyan inverted pendulum. The robot is designed to carry a glass of water while performing variousmaneuvers such as line following. Students learn the importance of using feedback to stabilize theunstable inverted-pendulum system.The body of the robot was 3D printed. A low-level, real-time feedback control algorithm isimplemented on an Arduino. The high-level

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Manufacturing

introducedmicro and nanotechnology modules within two courses. This includes a mandatoryundergraduate level course (INEN 324: CADCAM) where micro and nano manufacturingmodules are developed. In addition, we have supplemented a combined graduate level and seniorelective course (INEN 632: Robotics Systems and Applications) with modules in MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems), micro and nano robotics. In this paper we discuss our experiencesand insights drawn by introducing supplementary learning and experimental content withintraditional IE courses. Key features include, teaming undergraduate and graduate students inmultidisciplinary projects, exposure of these students to state-of-the-art micro and nano researchfacility at NC A&T SU, outreach to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Capstone Experiences in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Ejiwale, Jackson State University

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Manufacturing

arenas,as shown by feedback from various internship sponsors. Similarly, topics in nanoscale scienceand other cutting edge research are presented in a weekly seminar series and each semester theseminar features a number of presentations by outside speakers, and a forum where studentspresent their research projects. Through this media, students from the Department of Technologytaking ITMF 420 are required to participate in the lectures and seminars series to enhance thehands-on application of the AFM and STM tools as a partial fulfillment of the course.Utilization of the core laboratories and facilities at JSUThe core laboratories and facilities at JSU provide researchers with adequate resources such asequipment, technologies, and support

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

-Integral-Derivative (PID) controls illustrated in Figure 44. This isassociated with a current research project on Real-Time PAC based controls. Figure 2.a NI LabView Model of a simple digital logic example .b NI ELVIS circuit for the model Page 14.1341.3 Figure 3. PLC Ladder logic for a mixer application written in RS Logix 5003Up to this point, the schedule of the course includes hard-wired controls based on ladderdiagrams and PLC systems programmed by ladder logic. The crucial role of ladder diagrams andladder logic in controls has been covered in detail with the utilization of two these areas. On

Conference Session

Integrating Additive Manufacturing Practices in Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Mark Holman, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Tumkor Serdar, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #22774Analyzing the Composite 3-D Printer Frame for RigidityMr. Jonathan Mark Holman, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Jonathan Holman is currently a student at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, majoring in Mechani- cal Engineering. He founded a club devoted to researching and learning about the Additive Manufacturing process through hands-on projects at UPJ. He spends lots of time working with various FDM (Fused De- position Modeling) 3D printers. Ranging from professional systems, to RepRap style kit printers, he works on all of them. When he isn’t working on 3D printers, Jonathan is learning more

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Gutierrez, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

Automated and Semi-Automated Manufacturing ProcessesAbstractDuring the period of 1950-1990 productivity in United States industries increased 50 percent dueto technological innovation. High-value-added products were a consequence of more efficientmanufacturing processes and data processing equipment. It is predicted that in the next decadesproductivity increases will be largely due to the ability to add flexibility and improveinfrastructure through the collection and management of product data. By achieving the goalsset forth in this project, a valuable tool for educating future students will be added to ourprogram and we will also continue to improve our laboratory facilities for applied research,education and industrial partnerships.Microsoft

Conference Session

Manufacturing Process Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Z.J. Pei, Kansas State University; Pengfei Zhang, Kansas State University

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Manufacturing

3taking some higher-level courses that focused on green energy). Meanwhile, they may find thatgreen energy manufacturing is a very good topic for their course projects and research.3. Included contents on green energy manufacturing3.1 Overview of energy consumption in the U.S.An overview of energy consumption in the U.S. and the world was presented to provide somebackground to the students. Different types of energy sources were introduced, especially fossilfuels and green energy sources. A comparison of the consumption between fossil fuels and greenenergy sources was made to show that the predominant energy source in the U.S. and the worldat present is fossil fuel.Some major challenges related to energy were explained, such as increasing energy

Conference Session

Experiences in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Pervej Jahan, Miami University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

received his BS and PhD in Mechan- ical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and National University of Singapore respectively. He has published more than 60 papers in refereed journals and international conferences and contributed to books, and been involved in several internal and external funded research projects in these areas. He has received numerous research awards including ’Best Paper Award - ICAMT 2016’, ’Best Paper Award - ATMAE 2014’, ’Outstanding Paper Award – NAMRC 2012,’ ’A.M. Stickland Best Paper Award – IMechE, 2010,’ and ’Most Downloaded Paper – Elsevier, 2010.’ c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engaging undergraduate students

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John T. Tester, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

to the undergraduates.Since the mid-1990’s the NAU Engineering programs offer the “Design4Practice,” or “D4P,”curriculum, a series of innovative undergraduate classes which involve team-oriented learningclasses for the students in each of their freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years. The D4Pcourses engaged students to learn by actively using engineering education tools that address theissues of realizing a design: problem solving, project management, and teaming.The D4P program provided courses that emphasized team-oriented design and project management. Page 26.524.2However, traditional manufacturing knowledge and basic skills were

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Brian Thomas, Cleveland State University

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Manufacturing

State experience isplaced in the context of similar laboratory exercises conducted at other universities. Guidelinesfor initiating similar projects at other institutions will be presented.Background and Relevant WorksThe purpose of a laboratory exercise is to engage students in hands-on learning activities.Previous studies have found that active and collaborative participation in learning enhancesstudents’ problem-solving and design skills3, and improves retention of skills and knowledge4.The author’s own experience as a student supports this philosophy. In particular, hisparticipation in a Lean Manufacturing exercise during his graduate education5 inspired him todevelop a laboratory exercise when he first taught IME 663, Lean Enterprise, at

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

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4342: GOVERNMENT POLICY AND MANUFACTURING EDU-CATIONMr. Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State CollegeProf. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of TechnologyDiane Dostie, Central Maine Community College Diane Dostie has served as Dean of Corporate and Community Services at Central Maine Community College since 1999. In that position, she leads a staff that provides training programs for business, gov- ernment, non-profit, and other organizations throughout the central Maine region, as well as non-credit classes and certification programs to individuals in those communities. She is the Principal Investigator for the Virtual Ideation Platform, a National Science Foundation grant. The goal of this project is to create an

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

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Manufacturing

single course, tointegration of leadership concepts into technical course offerings and other unique expectationsof students to take on leadership projects at their school and report on the experience. It isdifficult to see a generalized theme, but one might assume that a primary focus of the leadershipofferings is based on a belief that a graduating student can lead from any level in his/herorganization. Emphasis is placed on students exploring their own leadership abilities and theways in which they influence group outcomes: interpersonal skills, judgment, moral courage,innovation, sustainability, global collaboration and emotional intelligence appear as key topics,as does the notion of the interrelatedness of ethics and sustainability in a

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Astrit Imeri, Tennessee Technological University; Nicholas Russell, Tennessee Technological University; James Reed Rust, Tennessee Technological University; Serhat Sahin, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

. Fidan. He is also the build team director for the TTU Motorsports Formula SAE team. Reed is also the recipient of the 2017 Rising Renaissance Engineer Spectrum Award. He enjoys spending his time working in the machine shop and working on cars.Mr. Serhat Sahin, Tennessee Technological University Mr. Sahin is a Computer Science Master of Science student and graduate research assistant at TTU’s Center for Manufacturing Research under Dr. Fidan’s supervisory. His current research is on Additive Manufacturing security vulnerabilities. Before joining Tennessee Tech, Mr. Sahin worked as a researcher on security and speech processing related projects at The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey. He has a BS

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-1815: ANALYSIS OF THE CURRICULUM OF MANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSSean Falkowski, University of Dayton Sean Falkowski is an assistant professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. He recently worked for Delphi Automotive as a manufacturing engineering supervisor and project engineer. He earned a MS in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton and a BSME from Kettering University. Of interest are the topics of recruiting and retention of manufacturing engineering students. Also he is interested in various manufacturing technical subjects such as machining and tooling design, design for producibility, and automotive

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Pung, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

ExperimentsAbstractThe faculty at Grand Valley State University, a primarily undergraduateengineering school, use black boxes to teach basic design of experimentstechniques. The black boxes are literally wooden cubes painted black with fourknobs projecting from the surface for the adjustable variables. One of the knobswas a dummy and did not affect the response. The measured response is theheight of a metal rod projecting from the top of the box. Anecdotal evidencesuggests that the black boxes were an effective teaching aid.I IntroductionDesign of Experiments (DOE) is a useful tool for practicing engineers1,2,3. It canbe applied to both processes and products. DOE is a very efficient methodologyfor generating a great deal of useful data with a minimum of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; David Gill P.E., Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Paper ID #29352A Strategy for Integrating Professional Skills Development into aManufacturing Engineering CurriculumDr. Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Dr. Yip-Hoi received his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1997. Following his Ph.D. he worked for several years with the NSF Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Machining Systems also at the University of Michigan. His work involved supervision of sponsored research projects that focused on developing software applications to assist manufacturers design and plan operations on manufacturing systems

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Zejing Cao, The University of Texas at El Paso; Hoejin Kim, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a concentration in Industrial and Systems Engineer- ing (ISE) at Unniversity of Texas in 2016. His research is focused on undersanding Complex Technical and Socio-Technical Systems from an Infromation Theortic approach. He has worked on a number of projects in the field of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Additive Manufactur- ing and Green Energy Manufacturing. His research interests are in Systems Engineering & Architecture, Complex systems, Systems testing and Application of Entropy to Complex Systems.Prof. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Tseng is a Professor and Chair of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems

Conference Session

Design Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin McCarthy, University of Auckland

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Manufacturing

textbook problems in which the data required to solve the problem is presentedunambiguously and in its entirety. There is ongoing debate about the effectiveness, orotherwise, of this traditional didactic teaching approach and Hargrove and Dahleh 1 believethat engineering educators must develop more innovative methods for learning in order toreplicate real-world problem solving. Indeed, many practitioners have supplemented theirlectures and tutorials with project-based and problem-based learning activities in an attempt toprovide variety and alternative learning mechanisms for students 2-6. Page 15.441.2The problem with this procedural approach to

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leanne Petry, Central State University; Augustus Morris, Central State University; Cadance Lowell, Central State University; Abiodun Fasoro, Central State University; Ibrahim Katampe, Central State University ; Anthony R. Arment, Central State University

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Manufacturing

State University in 1989. Dr. Lowell maintains a re- search program in directed energy weed control. She mentors undergraduate students in funded research projects who have gone on to present at local, state and national conferences.Dr. Abiodun Fasoro, Central State University Dr. Fasoro is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Central State University, Wilber- force, OH. He is also the coordinator of CSU’s Additive Manufacturing and Rapids Prototyping Labora- tory. Dr. Fasoro is the Program Director of the Verizon Innovative Learning Program directed by Central State University. Prior to joining CSU, Dr. Fasoro was a Research Engineer at Owens Corning’s Global R&D center in Granville, OH. Dr

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

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

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

orchestrate andsynchronize the process being automated. Development of expertise in system integrationtypically requires several years of industry experience. Needed is a deeper understanding of howengineers become experts in this area. This understanding can then be used to help students andnew engineers to develop system integration skills reliably and efficiently.For the past five years, the author has conducted interviews with engineers from 17 U.S. and 5European system integration companies. The interviews were conducted in two rounds. Thegoal of the first round was to develop a basic understanding of the work environment withinsystem integration firms, including types of projects, roles, constraints, and available tools andresources. These

Conference Session

Advancing Manufacturing Education Through Outreach and Collaboration

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Val Hawks, Brigham Young University; Michael Miles, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

engineering as physicsand calculus.” [2] For faculty and students and BYU, a recent project of studyingmanufacturing in Cambodia also became a study of Cambodian history, government, and culture.As a result it became, for both students and faculty, a learning experience in the broader, moreholistic context of manufacturing, engineering, technology, and global issues. Rationale and Organization of the Learning ExperienceThe Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at BYU has been increasing its focus onglobal aspects of engineering and technology for several years. Our goal is to provide moreeffective opportunities for faculty and students to gain an awareness of, knowledge about, andexperience in issues and opportunities of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

robot’senvironment by means of laser projection. Zieliński provides an object-oriented approach forrobot programming [10]. Freund et al. discuss a process-oriented approach to efficient off-lineprogramming of industrial robots, presenting two approaches: automatic trajectory generationand tech-in/playback programming using virtual reality techniques [11].In industry, the most widely used method for robot programming is by using teach pendants [12].A user uses the pendant to guide a robot along the path of completing a desired task. At the sametime, at different points along the path, coordinates are recorded. After the task is complete, therecorded points can be played back at a slower speed to verify the accuracy of the program. Anactive focus of research

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

thecontext of the United States in the form of a concept map.As is visible, large volumes of pieces are either directly from Maker Media or otherassociated projects. Projects directly associated include Make Magazine2, Makezine.com,Maker Shed and Maker Faire. Maker camp 3 is also an initiative by Maker Media, howeverits doors are open for other non-Make participants too. Maker Faire has spread far and wide;cities like New York, San Diego, Milwaukee, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Washington are thefirst few that come up in the search.Thought pieces in the form of blogs and contributions to periodicals have also made theirway into the cyberspace. As most things written about over the Internet, these pieces invokea wide spectrum of reactions. Work such as

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #15498Social Network Platforms in Educational Settings: A Network Analysis Ap-proach to Analyze Online Student InteractionsProf. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Tseng is a Professor and Chair of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at UTEP. His research focuses on the computational intelligence, data mining, bio- informatics and advanced manu- facturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such as IEEE Transactions, IIE Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Systems and others. He has been serving as a principle investigator of many research projects, funded by NSF, NASA