Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

interactive ways with lots ofin-class exercises. Moreover, educators argue that the topic based approach has little correlationwith what is the contemporary need of the industry and they suggest the project-based learning tobridge that gap3, 4.This paper presents a framework for student learning that consists of combination of tools thatare used in both topic-based and project-based learning approach. In addition, it also describescourse design and delivery techniques along with recommended timelines for incorporatingdifferent teaching tools during a semester. In the end, it presents results of student surveys thatwere conducted in two different course settings-one each for graduate and undergraduate class.II. Proposed learning frameworkExhibit 1

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, Georgia Southern University

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Manufacturing

assembly. The students are expected toconceptualize the workings of a variety of manufacturing processes as well as theinterrelationship of a single process to the other processes involved in the fabrication of acomplete assembly. To accomplish this general objective, a laboratory has been introduced inthe course where the students work on a project individually. The lab (2 hours every week for 15weeks) follows the lecture classes (three fifty minute sessions every week) very closely. Theinstruction in the lecture sessions was primarily from text entitled Manufacturing Engineeringand Technology by Kalpakjian and Schmidt [1], and was supplemented as necessary fromAshby’s text on Materials and Process Selection [2]. The first few chapters of the

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Wells, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

of‘manufacturing’. This construct offers a far-reaching method for envisioning the manufacturingsector of the economy that ought to become widely used at all levels in the near future -- fromcrafting of company strategies to formulation of governmental policy. Figure 1: The Four Pillars of Manufacturing (adapted from original)2 More relevant to the current context, this model provides a powerful tool for structuring theeducational curricula in Manufacturing Engineering.3 While the original Four Pillars modelsupports the ultimate objective of the product producing enterprise, the educational process Page 23.585.3culminates in a capstone

Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

perceptions toward thecourse as it relates to course expectations and organization; time spent on course; and attitudesand perceptions of online learning among students enrolled in the online section versus studentsenrolled in the face-to-face section.To compare performance of the students in the two sections, the mean percentage on the threeexams was calculated as well as the overall grade percentage in the course.Table 1 provides a comparison of the time spent on the course and time spent navigating throughthe LMS for both online and face-to-face students. Based on the t-test results, there was asignificant difference between the time spent on the course for online students versus face-to-face students, with the former spending more hours per week

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Michael C. Ennis, Harris Corporation

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Manufacturing

education began with the Florida Career andProfessional Education (CAPE) act for Florida’s high school career academies(1). Thislegislature called for an academic structure that included industry certifications and articulationsusing those certifications along with new learning and teaching strategies such as learningcommunities, problem based learning, hands-on skills based learning for 21st century careers,and more. After high school, students would apply their skills and learning in college and careerssupporting Florida’s advanced manufacturing workforce. During the same time period, theFlorida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE), an NSF Regional Center ofExcellence for advanced technical education, had partnered with Florida’s

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merwan B Mehta, East Carolina University; Mark Angolia, Indiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

2IntroductionIt is estimated that around 70% of the cost of a manufactured product is locked in at theproduct design stage as shown in Figure 1, and it is estimated that around 80% of chronicquality problems in manufacturing can be traced to issues in product design. Clearly theimportance of product design on efficient manufacturing and high quality productscannot be overstated. Figure 1. Who Casts the Biggest Shadow? (Munro, 1989)However, product design and quality are not given the importance that we feel theydeserve in industry. The evidence that product design and quality are being deprioritizedin manufacturing can be found in the fact that the body of knowledge for the CertifiedManufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) and the Certified

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya A. Manohar, Robert Morris University; Cathleen Jones, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

curriculum to establish a “before” baseline for theirunderstanding of the product design and development process. The survey was later given toassess their responses to the survey questions. Some of the questions included in the survey are: 1. Describe the role of the designer in new product development. 2. Describe the role of the engineer in new product development. 3. Describe the role of the market researcher in new product development. 4. How is qualitative research different from quantitative research? Briefly explain. 5. What is the difference between a prototype and a model? 6. How do aesthetics affect the success of a product? 7. Why is the relationship between the user, the object and the environment in which it is used

Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Bonita Barger, Tennessee Technological University; Ersel Obuz, Celal Bayar University; S. Murat Bagdatli, Celal Bayar University; Ismet Anitsal; Meral Anitsal

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Manufacturing

projects with components in design, modeling, manufacturing, marketing,testing and packaging. This paper reports the accomplishments and findings of this project fromthe manufacturing perspective.OverviewService learning is becoming one of the most popular teaching and learning techniques in U.S.universities. Students solve real-world problems, build character and support the communityactivities via their coursework projects. ISL combines academic studies, volunteer service andfull cultural immersion to give students a deeper, more meaningful study abroad experience.This initiative provides the linkage between service learning, cultural immersion and the creationof a global learning community [1].In Spring 2012, ISL course was offered to help

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.)

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

would fit on a standard desktop or table,would interface with commonly available CNC / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)software, would be powered by a standard AC outlet, would be easy to use and robust enough foreducational use, and would not be cost prohibitive.Design Constraints Student design team proposed a desktop CNC machine that met a number of requirements tobe considered acceptable for use as a teaching aid for the MET316 course. Some of theserequirements placed additional constraints on the design which may limit its functionality andusefulness (Figure 1). The first significant constraint for the design was that the machine be small enough to fit on astandard desktop or table in a typical classroom. The targeted desktop

Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

originated in 1983 as a result ofKentucky leaders' concern that the state’s "best and brightest" were leaving the Commonwealth Page 23.820.2to pursue educational and career opportunities elsewhere without fully understanding thepotential of their talents at home. Students who are selected attend the Program without charge.In the spirit of partnership, the Office of the Governor, the Kentucky State Legislature, andprivate enterprise come together to provide the financial support for the Program 1.The Program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders.The first class numbered 230 and was housed on one college campus

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D. Bailey, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Manufacturing

numbers to shrinkdramatically, but it did suggest that enrollment growth in this program would be limited. Inorder to best leverage available resources for the program, a complete redesign of thecombinations of course offerings, the physical resources, and the human resources wasundertaken. Although local industry had a vested interest, and supported the redesign, thisrestructuring project was initiated and completed by the program’s faculty.Course Offerings (within the major)Table 1 lists the major course offerings by semester and by lab as they were originally offered.This is a pretty traditional arrangement, and very similar to other programs in the system.Table 1. Initial Course offeringsYear 1 (old lab)Fall

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

, and active learning. Page 23.337.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Contributions of a Mandatory Internship Course to an Engineering CurriculumIntroductionThis engineering department hosts engineering programs in; biomedical, industrial,manufacturing, mechanical, and software engineering. Studies have pointed to the notion thatengineers are active learners and therefore hands-on experiences are an important part of theireducation.1 In order to promote hands on and experiential learning, the engineering curriculumhas included a mandatory

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.); Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Carlos Alejandro Garcia; Natalia V Espino, UTEP; Zhonghua Hu; David Ricardo Romo; Monica I. Corella, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

is presented in this paper, which ishaving a virtual facility that will be able to teach students in a way that a real professor will do.The CF has several characteristics some of them include error free data, innovating testing, andevaluating design features which can help develop different ideas12-14. The CF will serve as akind of practice in a virtual facility, and with this practice it will train user to use the real facilitywhen it is time. In this case more than a facility it will be getting familiar in using and how tooperate the commands of the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3000 facility.Development Background of the Cyber RM FacilityThe conceptual framework of the cyber RM system (see Figure 1) consists of three main parts:(1) the

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University; Julie C Baker Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

OverviewEngineers use the analytical and math-based components of design, simulation, programming,and modeling to develop new products. As Tennessee strives to encourage more high schoolstudents to prepare for and enter STEM careers, early induction into the way STEMprofessionals think and work is essential [1]. Students need to encounter these engineeringconcepts in mathematics and science courses to prepare for STEM-based high school technicalcourses, post-secondary STEM training, and to build a strong foundation in critical thinking andproblem-solving skills. DTF teacher-participants in grades 9-10 (math, science, and CTE)manipulate a number of cutting-edge software tools as they learn how similar activities caneasily be replicated in the high school

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William T. Evans PhD P.E., University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

at their company. These people were from large companies with largecorporate staffs as well as private consultants who regularly deal with issues of safety in thedesign of electrical equipment including the electrical control panel.Some of the areas of interest from these sources have been listed below: 1. Arc Flash Safety Practices (Short Circuit Safety Calculations) 2. NFPA 70E Compliance 3. UL Guidelines 4. US Panels to CE Compliance (European Design) 5. Risk Assessment 6. PLC Open Safety Embedded Software 7. Achieving Reliability in Safety PLCs 8. Functional Safety from a European Perspective (BGIA Report) 9. Inclusion of Safety PLC Programming RequirementsThis list serves as a starting point for the

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan; Henry Griffith, Wright State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

improvement upon the primitive design-build-test sequence. Thesustainable product development leadership framework is generated by expanding the triplebottom line concept into seven core principles which form a sustainability vision for inspiringcompanies. The seven principles are – 1) Purpose, 2) Policy, 3) Process, 4) People, 5) Planet, 6)Product, and 7) Profit. Additionally, the paper discusses a strategy for implementing sustainableproduct development into engineering technology programs. The proposed strategy will relyupon an integrated learning pedagogy, in which the concepts are introduced in a technologyorientation course and reinforced in a capstone product development course. Learning outcomeassessment of this effort should guide the next

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

-and-trade legislation rises to politically unsustainable levels. Thereformation needs of green engineering education are driven by dramatic changes in the practicesof U.S. companies in recent years. Briefly, these changes can be summarized as follows: (1)Complexity – Green design has become an extremely distributed activity; (2) Globalization –Most of the large U.S. industrial manufacturers have operations outside of the United States dueto the lower cost of utilizing natural resources outside of the U.S.as well as the importance ofexpanding to new markets, etc.; (3) Environmental Awareness – There is an increased perceptionof the need for environmental consciousness practices. Manufacturing operations are required bylaw to consider

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex C Kanu, Ball State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Page 23.110.2Process Flow DiagramTo identify the process parameters to examine, students created a process flow diagram andselected process parameters they thought could affect parts mass if process variability occurredin these parameters. Figure 1 shows the process flow diagram for the injection moldingcomponent of the study. The parameters chosen for the study were cooling time, cushion finalposition, plasticizing time, and screw position at change-over. Figure 1. Process Flow Diagram of Plastics Injection MoldingMaterialThe plastics resin used in this work was polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene(ABS) blend manufactured by Bayer. The trade name of the resin is BayBlend® FR 2010. Theresin was dried at 200 °F

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

body of knowledge concept with which all those engaged in advancedmanufacturing education can align. Developed by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers(SME) through its Center for Education, the four pillars model is derived from the ABETaccreditation criteria for manufacturing engineering programs and builds on the topics in theSME body of knowledge for the certification of manufacturing engineers and manufacturingtechnologists. The concept of the four pillars encompasses: 1) Materials and manufacturingprocesses; 2) Product, tooling, and assembly engineering; 3) Manufacturing systems andoperations; and 4) Manufacturing competitiveness.” This poster will list topics included in thefour pillars and a how they support manufacturing engineering

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Engineering Education, 2013 An Application of the SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing KnowledgeIntroductionThe Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) published a detailed study of manufacturingeducational needs entitled “Curricula 2015: A Four Year Strategic Plan for Manufacturing Education”.A principle component of the study is the organization and visual representation of the key topics formanufacturing education into a graphical form that has been designated the"Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge". (See Figure 1 below)To assist in program and curriculum improvement of manufacturing engineering or technologyprograms, a survey was conducted of a broad audience including industry practitioners, managers,company owners and educators. The

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu A. Chang, Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

have thefollowing competence to: 1) study multiple scenarios of a robotic workcell before any decision iscommitted, 2) determine the cycle time for a sequence of manufacturing operations, 3) Uselibraries of pre-defined high-level commands for certain types of robotic applications, 4)minimize production interruption and help meet flexible automation goals, and 5) ensure that arobotic system will do the functions that an end-user needs it to do. We also recognize that thestudents who understand both robotics hardware and offline programming (OLP) software incombination is a challenge for many other colleges and universities. Not many students areproficient at both, but our students are.1. IntroductionToday's industries use various types of

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex C Kanu, Ball State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

different financial decision could be reached with respect to the financialviability of the project.TheoryAccording to modern finance theory, four steps are usually encountered in evaluating a capitalinvestment opportunity. These are (1) Forecast a project’s expected incremental after-tax cash flows; (2) Assess the project’s risk; (3) Estimate the opportunity cost of capital, that is, the interest rate of equivalent-risk investments traded in the capital market; (4) Calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) using the discounted cash-flow formula.NPV has been described as the present value of future cash flows minus the purchase price(investment costs).1 NPV is a central tool in discounted cash flow analysis and is a standardmethod for

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the 2013 results of an annual survey of manufacturing educators and professionals.The survey results are compared to results from previous years, and the trends discussed. The data in thesurveys include general attitudes about manufacturing education, underserved topics, and generalcomments from the educators. This paper will also include a limited set of observations andrecommendations.1. IntroductionMany recent reports have examined manufacturing education and its relationship tomanufacturing practice. Two notable examples include the Curricula 20151, and the SMEWorkforce Imperative: A Manufacturing Education Strategy2. The key point in a majority ofthese reports is that the demand for manufacturing skills and knowledge exceeds the

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nourredine Boubekri, University of North Texas; Vasim Shaikh, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

: Microlubrication, Minimum Quantity Lubrication, Milling, Tool wear, Steel, Design of experiments.1. IntroductionMetal working fluids (MWFs) are used to cool and lubricate the tool/workpieceinterface during machining. The MWFs perform several important functionsincluding reducing the friction-heat generation and dissipating generated heat attool-workpiece interface which results in the reduction of tool wear. MWFs flushthe chips away from the tool and clean the workpiece causing less built-up edge(BUE). Therefore, MWFs cannot be completely avoided; however, their exposureto machine operators is a cause of growing occupational health hazards. U.S.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends thatoccupational permissible

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

that students enjoyed theprogram and learned from the research experience. Eleven out of 16 students who havegraduated are currently attending graduate school, and eight papers have been published.MotivationNational surveys in 2011 and 2012 showed a continuous decline in the number of U.S. studentswho move on to attend graduate school [1]. In addition, there is a shortage of highly educatedskilled workers in the manufacturing sector [2]. With increased pressure for accountability inundergraduate education from stakeholders such as parents and state legislators, higher educationinstitutions are investigating avenues to improve the quality of education. Prior studies byBrownell and Lynn [3], Crowe and Brakke [4], Laursen [5], Lopatto[6], Taraban

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University; Robert L. Mott P.E., University of Dayton; Carl R Williams, University of Memphis; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers

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Manufacturing

technology programs. Academic programs can benefit byassessing their effectiveness to fulfill the needs and expectations of manufacturing industries,gaining insights for appropriate curriculum revisions to enhance the job-readiness of students toserve these ‘customers’ of our academic services. Page 23.1120.2The paper ends with a summary of observations, conclusions, and recommendations for use ofthe results. Among others, some significant outcomes are: 1. The Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge model is a useful tool for informing a wide set of populations, both industry professionals and educators, about the breadth

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

thinking heuristics, post-modern systems thinking, and total systems intervention, will broaden the education ofengineers.An example of system thinking being taught in a course, but not using the direct tools of theSystems Engineering community, is reported by Aung at Lamar University in a Capstonecourse.1 They describe the process of integrating system thinking, reasoning, and decision-making skills into a Capstone-type course.Systems Thinking for Operations ProfessionalsManufacturing operations are systems that are emphatically interdisciplinary. Manufacturingoperations bring together a wide variety of people, equipment, and processes that must worktogether to build products. They are highly complex adaptive systems that can change quickly.The

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

traditional laboratory approach provides hard-skills to students, while group-cell laboratoryapproach provides both hard-skills and soft-skills to graduates. Group cell requires uniquemachines to fabricate similar products. Although it is more cost effective, group cell approachrequires lots of preparation and effective communication. The following table compares the twoapproaches.Table 1: Comparing laboratory approachesCriteria Traditional Laboratory Group-Cell LaboratoryEquipment Multiple numbers of identical Duplicate cells, each with unique machines. machines.Tooling More (due to number of machines) LessLab floor space More

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle E. Ermer, Calvin College

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Manufacturing

manufacturing processes course. This exercisedemonstrates that the four pillars model can be successfully applied in settings outside ofmanufacturing programs to better prepare students for manufacturing-related engineeringcareers.IntroductionThe “four pillars of manufacturing” model for manufacturing engineering education was broughtto this author’s attention at the 2012 ASEE conference.1 As the faculty member with primaryresponsibility at Calvin College for maintaining and enhancing the manufacturing aspects of themechanical engineering curriculum, the idea that this model could be helpful in guidingcurriculum content in a setting other than a manufacturing engineering program was a veryintriguing one. Further research revealed that the originators