Paper ID #44497Developing Elementary Students’ Career Awareness of Advanced ManufacturingHengtao Tang, University of South Carolina Hengtao Tang is an associate professor in Learning, Design and Technologies at the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on self-regulated learning in engineering education, especially using learning analytics and machine learning algorithms to understand the self-regulated learning process, profile self-regulated learners, and create AI-scaffolded interventions to support self-regulated learning.Dr. Ramy Harik, University of South Carolina Dr. Ramy Harik, a Fulbright Scholar, is
Paper ID #42967Exploring Career Growth for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals via MachiningTraining: A Comparative Behavioral AnalysisKrzysztof Kamil Jarosz, Rochester Institute of Technology Graduate Research Assistant at RIT SMRGYan-Ting Chen, Rochester Institute of Technology Yan-Ting Chen received his Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Miami University, U.S., in 2018. During the MS program, his research interest was mainly focused on the methods of measuring ambient toxins by developing an array of chemical sensors and analyzing data using machine learning. Now, he is currently
incorporating additional skills like self-reflection and emotionalintelligence into the engineering curriculum.IntroductionIt is generally known that soft skills are necessary to support a successful career. Employers havecontinually voiced concerns about college students not being ready for the demands of theworkplace in terms of their personal and team-based soft skills. As a result, we focused ourefforts to design and implement a set of soft skills modules that can be seamlessly integrated intothe technical curriculum. This paper focuses on development and delivery of such soft skillmodules at the high school level to help prepare students for college and careers.After receiving grant funding from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, the cross
Bridge and Internship ProgramsAbstractUndergraduate students need exposure, initiation, motivation, and guidance to develop anorientation toward research that will benefit them not only in their capstone projects but also intheir future careers. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) made such an opportunity availableto the rising junior and senior students of the Engineering Technology program.Fifteen rising junior students were selected to participate in the summer bridge program, and fourrising junior and senior students were selected to participate in a summer internship program atthe Coast Guard's aircraft facility. The project's scope was to engage students in designing,prototyping, and fabricating Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAVs) and
knowledge and hands-on application, fortifying the workforce withspecialists equipped to contribute effectively to the ever-evolving landscape of AM. In doing so,they act as a catalyst for career advancement and industry innovation, aligning with the essentialmission of AM education—to create a cadre of qualified individuals capable of harnessing thetransformative potential of 3DP technology [41]. Figure 4: Tooling U-SME is one of the most popular training and certification programs in AMAM Hardware and Equipment in Educational SettingsThe presence of AM hardware and equipment within educational settings serves as a key playerin the pedagogical landscape, facilitating immersive learning experiences. Academic institutions,from technical colleges to
pieces of communications technology while conducting a lecture. Addressingquestions in person through a raised hand while concurrently tracking camera feeds of remoteclassrooms and raised hands in Zoom is mentally taxing and can slow the pace of lectures. Somestudents are not comfortable with asking questions during a lecture, which means more timemust be allocated after the lecture to address questions from remote students who prefer to hold adiscussion without such a large (multi-campus) audience. One participant indicated that teachinga multi-campus requires an additional 30 minutes before and after each scheduled lecture.Early career instructors also suffer hardship through student evaluations of teaching in multi-campus courses. It is said
including the lead interface with SME Committees and Technical Communities targeted to domains: Manufacturing Research and Education, Accreditation, SME Peer-Reviewed Journals, Additive Manufacturing and Digital Manufacturing. Marzano is the SME liaison for ABET and oversees the program evaluation process for ABET Accredited programs in Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Marzano leads Awards and Recognition programs, Career Development Forums, and experiential activities designed to inspire and attract the next generation of Manufacturing professionals. Prior to SME, Marzano worked for an Healthcare Information Management non profit developing professional development initiatives
educational institutions to incorporate this technology intotheir curriculum. This ensures that students are adequately prepared with the skills and knowledgeneeded for future career opportunities. One crucial task is to teach students how to use moderntechnology to evaluate the quality of AM parts because AM has not reached the point of competingwith traditional manufacturing in terms of surface finish and repeatability. Moreover, the printedparts are often treated as black boxes with invisible defects, such as pores and cracks. Such non-transparency significantly challenges the qualification and certification of additively manufacturedparts. In this paper, we present a semester-long project designed for a new AM course offered atUniversity A to
research studies can beconsidered a technical approach to developing a culture of inclusive education to support the developmentof sustainability education across engineering and technology programs, especially in manufacturing. Asthe engineering education community explores strategies, challenges, and opportunities associated withteaching sustainability in engineering courses, manufacturing engineering, and technology educators canplay the central role in steering the transformation by integrating sustainability principles with the aspiringmanufacturing engineers for a better future and career. This approach can strongly contribute to menteesuccess in the sustainability manufacturing field and ultimately the readiness for future jobs
serves as a reviewer for several international conferences and peer-reviewed journals.Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda is a faculty member in the Department of Engineering technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience in roles ranging from New Product Development to Process Control. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Prior to joining APSU, he served as a faculty member at Ohio Northern University, where he
].This virtual shop platform provides a safe environment to validate robotic program for anykinematic motion of the factory floor components, before it is downloaded into the physicalcontroller. In addition to the safety features, virtual commissioning also saves cost from redundantcomponents, programming error, and debugging time, before the shop is actually built [6-8]. Inpreparing students for their future career, simulation experience integrated hands-on training is animportant part of their education. VR robotics simulation and weekly robotics laboratories areexcellent teaching aids for providing students with opportunities to implement the theory theylearn in class. Students begin their projects by identifying the main components of a
documentation will educate high school students and inspire them to pursue careers inSTEM.Objective The robot must be able to move triballs and score them underneath the net. The robot must lift itself off the ground by grabbing onto the side of a vertical pole. The robot must be lightweight so that it can move quickly and elevate itself effectively. The robot must be durable to be able to withstand impacts from opposing robots. The robot must work alongside a defensive partner robot designed by another division of the robotics team. The documentation of the robot must be easy to understand so that it can be used to educate high school students.Background StudyVEX Over UnderThe VEXU division is a
Society of Phi Kappa Phi, placing her among the top 10% of Purdue Graduate students. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to technological innovation in XR control systems. Her professional aspirations include applying for an Assistant Professor position upon completing her Ph.D. This career trajectory aligns with her desire to leverage her accumulated experience and knowledge to mentor and guide emerging talents. A central component of her vision is inspiring and supporting aspiring scholars in pursuing academic and professional excellence, facilitating impactful change within our field.Dr. Farid Breidi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Farid