Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

flow. When the father/owner was presented with these ideashe accepted them readily and was willing to implement the proposed changes. In fact, thestudents and faculty assisted him in moving equipment one morning near the end of the projectso that a trial could be done with the new layout. However, one of his sons intervened before thetrial began and we had to move the equipment back to the original locations. The students were alittle discouraged that we were not able to put their suggestions into action. However, this was areasonable lesson in the difficulty of getting ideas implemented, which is something they willface when they graduate and start their careers. A detailed report was given to the owners withclear drawings of the new factory

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

education and possible ways of introducing thesubject into an undergraduate curriculum14 and the urgency for improving it in the educationalsystem that supply industry with engineers15 have been discussed. A reverse engineering modeland team projects for the freshman design1, 2, and computer-based teaching5 in engineeringeducation have also been studied. Page 11.909.2At MUSE, the mechanical and industrial engineering students are prepared for careers inmanufacturing industries. The students are trained from the freshman through senior year indesign, materials, manufacturing, and measurement related areas as explained below.The design and manufacturing

Conference Session

Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Ohio University; Neil Littell, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

various technologies. There is a need to introduce the principles andpractice of integrated manufacturing systems into an Engineering Technology Programwhich has most of the students pursuing their future careers in manufacturing industry.The Engineering and Technology department at Ohio University hosts a senior capstonecourse, which operates within a team centric manufacturing environment. This coursecouples an operations management course with an opportunity for the students to apply theskills they have acquired through partial completion of the program to pursue the design,development, and manufacturing launch of a new product. Course requirements dictate thatthe students create a functional physical prototype. As part of the class, students

Conference Session

Experinces in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

manufacturing process is thatmanufacturing is a “dirty” process, and a lower-class industry, making a lot of peopleuninterested in investigating manufacturing as an option for a career or for learning opportunities(SME, 2016). Yet with the “maker movement,” many of today’s millennial generation studentsare much more interested in manufacturing than even a few years ago (Bajarin, 2014). The AFLis an engineering version of “maker’s space,” and as makers need to “make something” (we callit manufacturing as engineers), the AFL capitalizes on the fact that many of these students wantto be “makers.” These students have shown a strong desire to get hands-on experience withmanufacturing skills, as evidenced by the number of students that fill out the

Conference Session

Automation in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shunafrica C. White, Elizabeth City State University; Jason D. Farmer; Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Technology. He received an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) designation for the state of Virginia post-graduation and currently works to support system automation/ streamlining at Conduent Inc. His academic and career interests include Computer-Aided Design/ Drafting (CAD), machine design and systems automation.Dr. Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University Dr. Akbar Eslami is a professor and Engineering Technology coordinator in the Department of Tech- nology at Elizabeth City State University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. His research interests are in Computer Aided Manufacturing and Design, Reverse Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, and Design Optimization

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Maria V. Kalevitch, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the SEMS-Research and Outreach Center that educates students about STEM, and she specifically designed programs to encourage underrepresented groups to be involved in STEM disciplines. Dr. Kalevitch is a full member of the prestigious New York Academy of Sciences (that has Nobel Prize winners among its members), American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and American Mycological Society. Dr. Kalevitch is a life-long learner, and recently participated in a webinar presented by the Harvard In- stitutes for Higher Education (HIHE). The HIHE offers comprehensive leadership development programs designed for administrators at every stage of their careers. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; yue zhang, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

successfully achieve this goal, thereare three specific measurable objectives: 1) Develop innovative course modules to use in current undergraduate engineering curriculum to improve students’ career readiness, 2) Develop graduate certificate program to advance students’ professional preparedness, and 3) Create an online based cost-effectiveness structure to enhance education and learning impacts.There are four major components in this project, including 1) manufacturing related materialsstandards course module development, 2) manufacturing related quality control standards coursemodule development, 3) professional/graduate level certificate program development, and 4)industrial experience sharing through webinar. This two-year

Conference Session

Capstone Projects in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel R Khodos; David I Adegbesan, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Oliver Khairallah; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

to be selective from a very young age. And since my career is my biggest passion I tend to be very generous with the time, effort, and energy that I put in it.Dr. Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Dr. Shouling He is an associate professor of Engineering and Technology at Vaughn College of Aero- nautics and Technology, where she is teaching the courses in Mechatronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering Technology. Her research interests include modeling and simulation, microprocessors and PLCs, control system designs and Robotics. She has published more than 45 journal and conference papers in these research areas. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University; Adam Farmer

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

learning activities within technology education. Theauthor concluded that the highest ranked strategy was the one with product-oriented andlaboratory-based content. The second highest rank was for strategy using technology focus, andthe lowest was for strategy that relied heavily on classroom orientation.Having hands-on laboratory is one condition, but the laboratory practices should be relevant toprepare graduates for their manufacturing career. Miller3 surveyed 25 department heads of USmanufacturing programs and concluded that an exemplary manufacturing program should: a) Require more technical coursework, b) Require or strongly encourage cooperation with industry, c) Maintain closer relationships with industry, d) Has more manufacturing

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute; Sami Ainane, The Petroleum Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

sustainable design (20%) f) Sustainability is included in the standard curriculum (16%)17. Outside of your engineering studies, how interested are you personally in green andsustainable information and causes? a) Extremely interested (21%) b) Somewhat Interested (36.8%) c) Neutral (26.3%) d) Not very interested (10.5%) e) Not at all interested (5.3%)18. What is the primary motivation for your interest in green and sustainable information andcauses? a) It sounds like an interesting topic to learn more about (11%) b) It will give me a competitive advantage when applying for jobs (50%) c) It is necessary in my career as an engineer (16.7%) d) I want to do well in the world (16.7%) e

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sven G. Bilen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy F. Wheeler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Randall G Bock, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

science and systems engineering; 2. Provide a comfortable setting for the student to begin his/her life as a Penn State student; and 3. (Perhaps most importantly) have fun while getting started on a career in engineering and, more specifically, space-related engineering.Secondary goals for the course include: 1. Recruit students to the activities of the Student Space Programs Laboratory (SSPL) in the EE Dept. SSPL is a faculty-led, student-run lab in which students develop capabilities for space projects and fly space missions. SSPL has built payloads for balloon, rocket, and satellite platforms [7]; 2. Provide training in the skills needed for the space-related work of the SSPL; and 3. Retain

Conference Session

Innovative Project-based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tumkor Serdar, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

abilities as an engineer. PBL increases student retentionrates and allow students to form useful connections between content of the course and problemsexpected to be encountered in their future careers in engineering.In MET1161, three design projects related to (i) molding, (ii) forming, and (iii) machiningprocesses were assigned. Students were also asked to write a technical paper and perform apresentation in the class. Students were free to choose their own product. They started theirproject with an existing product/part and they redesigned the part to improve it for the predefinedconditions. Students also decided for the manufacturing process and tools required tomanufacture the part. Sub steps were (i) describing the product/part, (ii) listing

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Pradip Kumar Krishnadevarajan, Karpagam University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

leadership skills inthe area of manufacturing with an emphasis on process and systems design, manufacturingoperations, maintenance, sales and service functions. Their curriculum also includes advancedskills like casting, forging, stamping, fabrication, plastics and CNC machining that are needed inthe industry6.Zargari et al7. present a survey of SME fellows regarding the curricular need for undergraduate(B.S.) manufacturing engineering technology program. Their findings show that MfgETcurriculum should include electrical/electronic technology, Manufacturing/Robotics Technology,Packaging Technology, Computer Technology, Design for Manufacturing and ArchitecturalDrafting7. Career opportunities for manufacturing ET graduates also include other areas

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark G. Diller, University of Dayton; Scott I. Segalewitz, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

positive comments. A few of thesecomments are included below, again illustrating the positive impact of the workshop. “So much fun! I love how we make useful products. Professors provided great overview and were so great!!” “Very, very hands-on and had very obvious connections to respective engineering field. The professors were the best and explained everything. Their explanations of each part really left me with a deep understanding.” “So much fun! We learned so much about the technology part of engineering and even got to create our own circuits and flashlight case.”While the workshop has been successful, it is always being refined and improved. This projecthas been used to introduce students to applied engineering careers for

Conference Session

Design & Development Projects and Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Laban K. Rutto; Shahzad Akbar, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

learning objectives in this class. The students also witnessed that“Throughout this project I learned hands on design development skills. This project has showedme the importance of communication, scheduling, team work, and an understanding of the researchprogress. This was a great hands-on experience in addition to class in general. I will carry theseskills through the rest of my collegiate and professional career” [1]. Table 5 Student Indirect Assessment Survey Results COURSE OBJECTIVES STRONGLY AGREE DISAGREE STRONGLY AGREE DISAGREE 1 The ability to apply the knowledge and 3 tools learned in the undergraduate

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Rumpf, Ferris State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

with aqualitative review by peer groups as well as the expected one by the instructor.Suggestions for ImprovementWe are always open to new ideas that will help us better develop well-rounded graduates readyto excel at their careers. One avenue under investigation is directing general education electivesthat either develop students’ abilities for group work or require team collaborations asprerequisites for technical courses. A pilot program along those lines is currently underdiscussion.Assessment of such subjective traits as “cooperation” and “team attitude” will always bedifficult. Rather than waiting until the end of the term to evaluate non-technical aspects of aproject effort, periodic checks throughout the term may provide more timely

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the industrial engineering program and director of the Computer Integrated Manufacturing Center from 1989 to 2000. During his career in academia, Dr. Czajkiewicz taught a variety of courses from statistics to management decision support/information systems design. He has more than 50 publications, more than 20 externally funded research grants and many more consultancy cases to his credit. His consulting and industrial experience includes work in England, Kazakhstan, Germany, USA and Poland. The scope of projects include analysis and productivity improvements, reengineering, implementation of computer management systems (ERP), Total Quality Management (TQM), production automation

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

products, processes and production systems in lean environments thatemphasize continuous improvement. Companies are embracing digital manufacturing, productlifecycle management and simulation analysis as tools to achieve their goals. Boeing, GeneralMotors, the United States military, and others are mandating that simulations of major projectsare completed prior to implementation. Graduates of engineering and technology programs whohave an understanding and ability to apply these tools will find many opportunities as oureconomy continues to grow.During the 2005-2006 school year requests for graduates, co-ops and internships with simulationexperience significantly exceeded our supply of students choosing to follow this career path. Thevirtual

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

MechanicalEngineering students at Cal Poly by giving them structured machining activities where they must Page 12.60.8produce parts individually and in teams to meet prescribed dimensions and tolerances. Theseactivities help provide the students with the skills that they will need to produce working modelsof their senior projects and with an understanding of the level of difficulty and expense tomachine parts. Probably the most important result is students’ pride of accomplishment inperforming genuine engineering tasks early in their education. It is highly motivational andencourages them to pursue a career in engineering. From the viewpoint of the instructors

Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Dunston, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Garth V Crosby, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

), the instructor wasable to set assignments and deadlines that were appropriate and realistic for the online students.In cases where courses are taught online only, it is important to be aware of an adequate scope ofcontent and timeframes that are reasonable for students. Particularly since it seems that onlinestudents more predominantly have added responsibilities, such as family and careers, that theyare dealing with.Based on the experiences of the instructor in developing and teaching the online section, andfeedback received from online students, the following recommendations are given: • Personalize content within the course so that students have a flavor of who you are as an instructor; this can be accomplished by being actively

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

beyond production to include material extraction,product use, and end-of-use strategies. Students will discuss life cycle stages for a variety ofexample products.6. ConclusionEngineering technology education strives to produce graduates who are ready to perform at ahigh level immediately after receiving their degrees and who can achieve strong professional Page 25.776.8growth throughout their careers. There is no doubt that sustainable green manufacturing willcontinue to be developing, be a benefit to society and improve the environment in various ways.We recognize the need for incorporating an environmental conscious course into ourmanufacturing

Conference Session

Past and Future of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

text books that Page 15.946.7 match. It is time to look into each program and decide how a topic teaches the technology that a graduating student would use tomorrow on their first day in their new job role. If it doesn't support this than it should be considered for removal from the topics that do.I think we are doing a good job providing the skills for manufacturing. However, we don’t have enough students and parents that value careers in manufactur- ing at this time.SME has failed to carry the status of the manufacturing engineer (MfE) to a national level. This is because none of the major colleges of engineering pro- duce MfEs so the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Slifka, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

them to technical resources that are usedby industry, and give them an opportunity to develop decision making skills [3].We are considered “digital immigrants” and must alter the way in which we instruct students inorder to maximize their learning. This change should not take place because it is what they have Page 15.121.2been exposed to. Rather, this is the environment that they will encounter during their careers [3].Some questions that arise are: ≠ Although they have large amounts of digital experience, do they have an understanding of how they can use these resources for their benefit in education and

Conference Session

Program and Curriculum Design Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

student’s choice ofmajor: when it is made and what influences it”American Society for EngineeringEducation March 31-April 1, 2006 – Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne(IPFW),2006 Illinois-Indiana and North Central Joint Section ConferenceLandis, R. B. (2013). Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career, 4thEdition. Discovery Press, Los Angeles, ISBN 978-0-9793487.Montgomery, R., Follman, D., Diefes-Dux, H. (2003) “The relative effectiveness ofdifferent first-year engineering seminars”, Frontiers in Education National Conference,Boulder, CO.National Academy of Engineering (NAE), 2005. Educating the Engineer of 2020:Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century, Washington, DC: The NationalAcademy Press.Ohland, M. and Sill

Conference Session

Design Education II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; William A. Stapleton, Texas State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

reiterated here. The industrial orientation offers adifference from many programs at Texas State University, most of which are traditional “liberalarts” programs. The uniquely rich industrial environment in the central Texas corridor offers theopportunity for the program to offer strong local synergy. While the Manufacturing Engineeringprogram currently offers only the baccalaureate program, it is important to prepare studentsmatriculating the program either to enter careers directly or to pursue further scholarly depth.Future plans to expand into offering graduate degrees at Texas State University are proceeding.Program Educational ObjectivesAfter several revisions made in consultation with the program’s stakeholders, the Texas StateUniversity

Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W Simoneau, Keene State College; Megan C Piccus, Springfield Technical Community College; Gary Masciadrelli, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. There is a need at thecollegiate level, to help promote and demonstrate the VIP model to incoming students at studentorientation, and the promise it holds for their future as an another career option. Student-basedideas rely heavily on long term interests, often involving hobbies and/or specific workexperience. These efforts must be nurtured wherever and whenever possible at all grade levels 15.Closely coupled with developing students‟ interest is the need to modify courses, to identify,capture and foster entrepreneurial traits within individual courses. The VIP team constantlystruggles with integrating projects into their curriculum while still meeting accreditation andnational academic standards.Perhaps the most challenging of these is the

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

wiring or PLC programming. Neededare more comprehensive learning experiences that provide students the opportunity to integratetheir knowledge and skills in building complete systems. To achieve this goal, the authorrecently implemented semester projects in which students build small-scale automated systemsusing Fischertechnik components along with industrial programmable logic controller, relays,and motors. Students’ feedback suggests that this approach is viable and relevant to theirlearning experience and future careers. In addition, they are often proud of their finished projectsand are willing to show them at university-sponsored outreach and dissemination events. Thispaper details the implementation, execution, and contents of these

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University; Brittany Killen, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Ajou University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

pursuing degrees in theengineering field. Students in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial fields along withmany others can learn many new skills from multi-disciplinary projects such as the rapidprototype design of a walking robot. Such projects show students how to use differenttypes of technology, and demonstrate how advanced technology can be used in an actualapplication. This project teaches future engineers and technologists various advancedskills that can be used in their careers. Overall, many different fields of engineering canbenefit from this application, enabling the development of skill and knowledge in manydifferent engineering aspects and processes. Students in the Applied Engineering Technology programs are required

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessment Methodologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University; Esther Rodriguez-Silva PhD, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

engineering technology programs, it is not so common in other disciplines like industrialdistribution (ID) even if they are housed in a traditional engineering/ engineering technologydepartment. A part of the problem is that many people (both students and instructors alike)perceive ID as “Technical Sales only” major. However, the ID curriculum is comprised ofseveral courses in logistics, supply chain management, quality, and several engineering andcommon body of knowledge (CBK) courses. Likewise, many ID graduates pursue career paths inoperations and supply chain management, not just technical sales.This paper presents a case study of experiential learning model in a senior level undergraduateclass in industrial distribution program at Texas A&M

Conference Session

Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University; Adam Farmer, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Chinese history. Leighbody andKidd also concluded "learning requires active experiences" in their survey3.Nowak4 ranked teaching strategies and learning activities within technology education. Thehighest ranked strategy was the one with product-oriented and laboratory-based content. Thesecond highest rank was for strategy using technology focus, and the lowest was for strategy thatrelied heavily on classroom orientation.Having hands-on laboratory is one condition, but the laboratory practices should be relevant toprepare graduates for their manufacturing career. Miller5 surveyed 25 department heads of USmanufacturing programs and concluded that an exemplary manufacturing program should: a) Require more technical coursework, b) Require or