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Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-98: A MANUFACTURING PROCESSES LABORATORY: WHATBOOK-MAKING AND SHEET-METALWORKING HAVE IN COMMONNebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo Nebojsa I. Jaksic received the Dipl. Ing. degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University in 1984, the M.S. in electrical engineering, M.S. in industrial engineering, and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the Ohio State University in 1988, 1992, and 2000, respectively. From 1992 to 2000 he was with DeVry University in Columbus, OH. In 2000, he joined Colorado State University-Pueblo, where he is currently an Associate Professor and the mechatronics program director. Dr. Jaksic's interests include manufacturing processes

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida; Maria Herrera, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-422: INTEGRATING REAL-WORLD MEDICAL-DEVICE PROJECTSINTO MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONSusana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida Susana K. Lai-Yuen is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Management Systems Engineering at the University of South Florida, USA. She received her Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) degrees in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University, USA. Her research interests include computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided molecular design (CAMD), human-computer haptic interfaces, computational geometry for design and manufacturing, and engineering education. She is the director of the Virtual Manufacturing and Design Laboratory for Medical

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Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2063: UTILIZING ROBOTICS IN TEACHING MICROCONTROLLERPROGRAMMING TO MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING STUDENTSArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University ARIF SIRINTERLIKCI is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering at Robert Morris University. He has been the Coordinator of the RMU Learning Factory and Director of Engineering Laboratories. He holds a B.S. and an M.S., both in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Ohio State University. He has conducted research and taught in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering, and industrial technology fields. He has been active in ASEE

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Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Min Jou, National Taiwan Normal University; Yu-Shiang Wu, China Institute of Technology; Han-Wei Zhang, National Taiwan University; Ming-Jenn Wu, National Taiwan Normal University

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Manufacturing

concept of frontallearning. The capability of the developed virtual environments is to offer experiential learning,simulation-based learning, and guided exploratory learning. Finally, a wireless sensor networkwas deployed in the laboratory to collect real-time information of students’ activities andmachine operation conditions. The impact of the proposed methodology on student learningoutcomes was examined. Generally, the proposed methodology is beneficial to the technologicaleducation.IntroductionMicrosystems, often referred to as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), are miniaturizedmechanical and electrical systems with a dimensional range within a few micrometers. MEMSinclude a wide range of applications in the automotive [1-3

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Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifford Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

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Manufacturing

. Typical micro-machines are priced from $80,000 to well in excessof $200,000, depending on the usage and accessories that are required. This high cost places themachines outside of the budgets of many schools, small companies, and R & D laboratories. Inthis project, NIU engineering and technology researchers were given the task of developing anew generation of low-cost micro-machine (LCMM) which would be affordable and yet providethe required accuracies. It should be noted that the design engineers were given a time frame ofapproximately four months to outline, research, design, and construct the first generationLCMM. Below are the constraints that were placed upon the initial design: ≠ Material Costs - $12,000

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Sriharsha Sundarram, Texas A&M University; Fatih Ozkeskin, University of Michigan; Mike Powers, Agilent Technologies; Juan Manriquez, Cideteq; Venkata Vasiraju, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

educational project. Some researchobjectives have been achieved by dividing an objective into manageable laboratory projects thatcan be completed by undergraduate students in a few weeks.The anodic dissolution µECM process effectively forms and shapes micro components from anyconductive material. Unlike classical ECM technology, the novel µECM utilizes very highfrequency pulses and proprietary electrode shapes/motions to remove materials at the micro ornano scales, and can mass-produce micro components with exceptional quality and surfaceintegrity. A theoretical model is developed which agrees with experimental data for 316Lstainless steel and copper beryllium alloy. The environmentally friendly technology showspromise as a high-resolution production

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

practice.Manufacturing Engineering Track-Specific ABET Outcomes are: Engineeringgraduates have: (M1) proficiency in materials and manufacturing processes, understandthe influence of manufacturing processes on the behavior and properties of materials, and Page 14.134.6(M5) had laboratory experience, which enable them to measure manufacturing processvariables and make technical inference about the process.ABET outcome assessment for ENGR 2180 is shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: Class performance with respect to ABET outcomes. (The current benchmark for class performance is 80%).Most of the outcomes assessment criteria are being met except Outcome

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terence Fagan, Central Piedmont Community College

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Manufacturing

volume as well as calculate density."6 Another example of creative learningcan be seen in the Adaptive WATER Laboratory design built by five Rice University seniors.The laboratory was used to implement educational outreach. "The aim of this outreach was lessto demonstrate the Lab itself, and more to generate interest among these students because of theconcerning numbers of minorities entering science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)fields."5The premise of the “How To” project was to utilize service learning in higher academia tosupport K-12 engineering education. The idea for service learning helps college studentsunderstand real word issues and utilize their specific skill set, which adds value to a broaderpicture. As is pointed out by

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Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; John Graham, Western Carolina University

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Manufacturing

. He earned his BS in Electronics Engineering Technology and his MS in Technology at Western Carolina University. Page 14.41.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Laser Micro-Machining DOE to Investigate Material Removal VolumesAbstractThis paper presents the results and lessons learned from a design of experiments (DOE),developed to better understand the factors that affect volume of material removed (MRR) duringa laser micro-machining process. The Oxford Laser micro-machining center was brought intothe Engineering & Technology Department’s laboratory to be used for

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuqiu You, Morehead State University

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Manufacturing

technologyprogram for their future careers in modern manufacturing companies, a new curriculum inRobotics Application Engineering has been developed and applied in the semester of spring 2008.This paper describes the course and laboratory of Robotics Application Engineering for studentsof manufacturing technology program (ITMT) in the Department of Industrial and EngineeringTechnology (IET).There are four Robotics courses offered in the IET Department spanning from 100 level to 400level to teach concepts, operation, programming, maintenance, interfacing, and applicationdevelopments of industrial robots. Robotics Application Engineering is taught as a 400 levelcourse for senior undergraduate students in the ITMT program. This course teaches

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benxin Wu, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

response of the students in the final anonymous class evaluation of MMAE 546in Fall 2008 to some survey questions on the lab session of the class.The following are some comments from the students on the experimental section:• “Laboratory experiments were very helpful in understanding course material “• “The labs are extremely helpful”The comments above and Figures 2 and 3 have shown that most of the students strongly agreethat adding an experimental section has improved the class quality, and also the lab session hasbeen well organized.Figure 4 and Figure 5 show the students’ evaluations on the author’s teaching quality (in theofficial class survey organized by the university at the end of the semester) for MMAE 546 inFall 2007 and Fall 2008

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Manufacturing Division Poster Session / Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Palmer, Kettering University; Douglas Melton, Kettering University; Henry Kowalski, Kettering University; Gerald Allen, Kettering University

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Manufacturing

only subject matter covered in class but in the practical lab, the final examination will cover all aspects of the course. • Consistent Laboratory Experience • Higher Level Learning • Course / Curriculum Integration • Active LearningAll of the above could be considered new.Prior to approving the pilot course, recognizing that this was an internal experiment, thefollowing key questions to be answered as a result of this internal experiment were identified andare listed below.1) Can the "new" subject matter be effectively learned by freshmen?2) Can the subject matter related to manufacturing processes be effectively learned with areduced exposure to materials science concepts?3) Are the students better prepared for

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Stanley Ames, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2230: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RAPID PROTOTYPINGMACHINE: A BREAKDOWN OF THE MACHINE SUBSYSTEMS USED TOLEARN MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING SKILLSDavid Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Culler has more than 20 years experience in CAM systems and is currently an Associate Professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR. He has worked with Sandia National Laboratories, the Army Research Organization and most recently spent 4 years teaching at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology. He has published some of his work in the RCIM journal and at the 2004 Frontiers in Engineering Education Conference in Savannah GA.Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology Noah

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Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaolin Chen, Washington State University, Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Manufacturing

generatecomplex 3-D objects directly from computer-based models devised by CAD. In Mech476, aseries of RP projects are integrated. Students designed complex geometries and build their partsusing the RP systems. The students also conducted manufacturing experiments to analyze theprocesses and products quality in MECH 310. Through new manufacturing laboratories in thecourse, the students could run various modern manufacturing tools such as CNC machines,machining force monitoring systems, and product quality measurement systems. See Figure 2 forsome sample student work using the modern technologies. (a) CAD design (b) CAE analysis (c) Rapid prototypeFigure 2. Student work examples in the Design/Manufacturing sequence.Lean

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Yongha Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Manufacturing

technique, which is the silicone molding process. The lean manufacturingprincipals (VSM, 8 wastes, etc) were covered in the classroom and the students usedthem during the hands-on manufacturing laboratory project. The students identifiedwaiting, transportation, and underutilized people as most common wastes during theproduction. After implementing lean manufacturing tools into their existing productionrun, the student teams achieved 127% increase in production output and 30% decrease inmanufacturing cost per a product. Most teams implemented single-piece flow to theproduction layout and assigned the work based on the takt time. In terms of lessonslearned, the lean principals should be instructed thoroughly to the students before the

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Winston Erevelles, Robert Morris University; Jennifer Parsons, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

unexpectedlyhigh note when the complex staff took all the students and chaperones on a ride around the trackin the race cars.The Forensics Camp introduced students to this exciting field. Chemistry, biology, andmathematics professors taught students in the school’s state-of-the-art laboratories. The studentswere exposed to many areas that real crime scene investigators use in their line of work: TraceAnalysis (hair & fingerprints/tools & markings) Blood Spatter & Typing, Digital, DNA andMathematical Forensics, and Forgery Detection. At the end of the week, the students put theirnewfound knowledge to use by playing the role of a crime scene investigator to examineevidence and analyze data to solve a murder.The Legos NXT/Robotics camp featured a

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Manufacturing

Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) suggest that many of the most serious machine related injuries could have beenprevented by proper guarding. Studies have found that degreed engineers, many of whom haveresponsibility for machine safety, are either uneducated or poorly educated on the subject ofmachine guarding and safety standards.A significant challenge to exploring machine guarding in the classroom is the inability to allowstudents to safely explore guarding problems in an independent and hands-on environment.First, Students are not necessarily qualified to operate such machines. Second, it is not advisableto create a laboratory environment in which students are allowed to operate and test machinesthat have been made deliberately

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-1112: UNDERSTANDING AUTOMATED SYSTEM DESIGN PROBLEMSOLVING: CURRENT PROGRESS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR INSTRUCTIONSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (“Tony”) Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York, Farmingdale; David Wells, North Dakota State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton

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Manufacturing

requiresmajor curriculum redesign and/or major expenditures on laboratory equipment. After this astudent would need to take the course and could still be up to two years away from his or her firstposition. In simple terms we often need to look four or more years into the future to predict whatwill be cutting edge as our students enter the workforce. This problem has long guaranteed thatthere is a lag between industry need and graduate knowledge. Although some futuredevelopments are easily foreseen, many are not. To identify developments that can impactproduction within five to ten years we look to private and public researchers. Through their workthey develop new solutions to old problems, and to develop innovations that redefine what wecan do, and

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York, Farmingdale; David Wells, North Dakota State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton

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Manufacturing

research in manufacturing can be quickly and effectively transferred from research projects or industry developments into manufacturing curricula. Session 3: Emerging Methods of Educational Delivery - Alternatives to lecture-based instruction; activity- based learning; project-based learning; case-study based learning; role of laboratories – projected changes, distance learning – Web based; distributed hybrid; role of cooperative education; internships; industry-based education; continuing education, etc. Session 4: Manufacturing Topics in Other Engineering Disciplines - Manufacturing immersed in other (non-manufacturing-named) engineering curricula (mechanical, industrial, electrical

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati

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Manufacturing

, rotors and teeth were MIG welded to form one unit as shown in Figure 5. TheMIG welding process provided adequate strength for the joining the three parts and to withstandthe damage from opponents’ attack. The completed BattleBot is shown in Figure 6. Page 14.424.8 7 Figure 5 - MIG Welding Components Figure 6 - Combat Ready BattleBotCompetition and Results:Preliminary testing of all components, including motion of the weapon, was done in the Collegeof Applied Science laboratories

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Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Manufacturing

Hill, Peoria, IL. pp. 131-145.[12] Ssemakula, M. E., “A Hands-on Approach to Teaching Manufacturing Processes,” Proceedings of the 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Oct. 10-13, 2001, Reno, NV.[13] Fang, N., and Stewardson, G. A., “Improving Engineering Laboratory Experience Through Computer Simulation and Cooperative Learning,” 2007, Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 24-27, 2007, Honolulu, HI.[14] Dutson, A., Green, M., Wood, K., and Jensen, D., “Active Learning Approaches in Engineering Design Courses,” 2003, Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 22-25, 2003, Nashville, TN.[15] Gehringer, E., “Active and

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-319: TEACHING FUTURE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS LAWS,ACTS, STANDARDS, AND LIABILITIESArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University ARIF SIRINTERLIKCI is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering at Robert Morris University. He has been the Coordinator of the RMU Learning Factory and Director of Engineering Laboratories. He holds a B.S. and an M.S., both in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Ohio State University. He has conducted research and taught in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering, and industrial technology fields. He has been active in ASEE (American

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann Goebel, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Harry Petersen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Manufacturing

traditional face-to-face campus lectures and laboratories. Highlights include where expectations were exceeded,met, or fell short in online conversion from Face-2-Face traditional delivery and successionplanning for new faculty or content driven changes.In the process, we have developed a number of considerations and questions to help engineeringand engineering technology programs decide whether a given class is a good candidate for onlineweb-based delivery. We have also found that there are a number of factors, problems, and costs,often hidden, which must be considered when developing or converting online classes. Thispaper will present the questions and considerations which we are using to determine the value ofplacing each course online, and will

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Gray, Texas Tech

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Manufacturing

new students. These types of activities also help to support andvalidate many theories presented within a lecture environment which ultimately help in theoverall understanding of the subject matter. In addition to their effectiveness as a retention tool,these hands-on lab experience courses also attract new students as the word spreads.Many colleges and universities have successfully developed a first year engineering programaimed at improving student success and retention, and these programs very often include hands-on, collaborative, laboratory-based courses in the first semester. The University of ColoradoSchool of Engineering has developed a first year engineering projects course where students areafforded various hands-on lab activities

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Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York-Farmingdale

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Manufacturing

focus on manufacturing- Explore new avenues for leveraging unique capabilities of the national laboratories and universities for the benefit of small and medium sized manufacturersStrengthening Education, Retraining, and Economic Diversification- Enhance workforce skills essential for employment in the manufacturing enterprise of the future- Establish high school and technical education partnership initiative- Establish personal reemployment accounts- Coordinate economic programs for manufacturing communities- Improve delivery of assistance for retraining of displaced workersPromoting Open Markets and creating a Level Playing Field Page