Conference Session

Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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of materials. He participates in multiple projects, including the development of a Model for The Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process. Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri is currently the chair of the NCAT CAM’s Education subcommittee. He is organizing the outreach programs since 2015.Dr. Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Professor and Chair of Civil and Architectural Engineering Department American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Teaching High-School Students Innovative Topics Related to Advanced Manufacturing and 3D-Printing Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, and

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University; Ronald Bennett, University of St. Thomas; Casey Radtke, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

Dean of the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas. He holds the PhD in Metallurgical Engineering and an MBA. With a background of 20 years in industry, Dr. Bennett teaches and publishes in diverse topics, including materials engineering, technical innovation, technology transfer and engineering education. He is an EAC/ABET program evaluator and alternate EAC commissioner for SME. Dr. Bennett chairs the Graduate Studies in Manufacturing Technical Group in the SME Manufacturing Education and Research Community. He is a member of the Engineering Deans Council and past chair of the ASEE Graduate Studies Division.Casey Radtke, North Dakota State University Casey W. Radtke is a

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Arturo Olivarez Jr., University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

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Green Fund committee. His research interests are in Systems Engineering & Architecture, Complex systems, Systems testing and Application of Entropy to Complex Systems. Email: sakundi@miners.utep.eduDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial experience, he has taught many different engineering and technology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Program Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Waldorf, Cal Poly State University; Sema Alptekin, Cal Poly State University; Robert Bjurman, General Motors Global Engineering

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, the process involved the following steps: 1) Define Goals: Broad objectives of the session were specified. 2) Collect Ideas: During this phase, the participants were asked to come up with ideas while deferring judgment. 3) Group Ideas: Ideas were grouped according to the objectives that they addressed. 4) Rank Ideas: Participants were asked to review and rank ideas according to perceived value and to vote for the best ideas in each topic area.Ideas addressing the future of manufacturing education generated from this process aresummarized and categorized in the following sections of this paper.MethodsSessions at the SME/CIRP international conference in San Luis Obispo were designed topromote discussion and idea-generation

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

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

Design Education II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Terrance L. Speicher, Pennsylvania State University, Berks College

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-2917: ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN CHINARobert L. Mott, University of Dayton Robert Mott is professor emeritus of engineering technology at the University of Dayton and the author of three textbooks in mechanical design field. Mott serves as a senior staff member for the National Center for Manufacturing Education, a National Science Foundation-sponsored center that initiated and manages the Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies Education Clearinghouse (METECOnline). In 2004, he served as the founding chair of the SME Manufacturing Education and Research Community. Since then he continues to lead the efforts to fulfill SME’s role in higher education. He has a B.S. Mechanical Engineering, General Motors

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Lauren Kaufman, CT Business and Industry Association; Mary deManbey, CT Business and Industry Association; Kerry Simoneau, CT College of Technology's Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturng

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the statewide business and industry partner for the Regional Center on Next GenerationManufacturing under the College of Technology (COT) in Connecticut’s community colleges.The goals and objectives of the COT-RCNGM include developing new programs and curriculumin next generation manufacturing; providing faculty professional development; recruiting andretaining a diverse population of students; developing online, hybrid delivery of technology andengineering education; and establishing longitudinal studies to evaluate work place needs andsatisfaction with graduates from Connecticut’s educational institutions. In addition, the COT-RCNGM in collaboration with CBIA, was responsible for developing and implementing anaggressive marketing campaign

Conference Session

Automation in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

applications. The for- mer is for development of electric field mediated drug and gene applicators and protocols. This effort has generated over 20 patents and cancer treatment protocols currently in Phase II trials. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 New Mechatronics Education Initiatives in 2-year ProgramsAbstractThe number of associate level degree programs in Mechatronics is growing rapidly across thecountry. These programs are trying to meet the increasing nationwide need for technicians thatcan install, maintain, troubleshoot, and service subsystems that often integrate pumps, motors,valves, sensor, and interface software that are responsible for the operation and/or control

Conference Session

Capstone Projects in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Perry B. Gold; Nando Tyler Orfanelli

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Manufacturing

undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University Michael Mauk is Assistant Professor in Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program.Mr. Perry B. GoldMr. Nando Tyler Orfanelli c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 From Capstone Student-led Project to Experiential Learning Module: Design and Manufacturing of an Integrated System of Pico-Hydroelectric Generator and Water FiltrationIntroductionRenewable energy technologies are continuously expanding

Conference Session

Past and Future of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

-graduation education, developing a specialized degree program, internships/cooperative educa-tion/apprenticeships, project work, graduate studies, or other related changes. The author is notsuggesting any approach over another. Variations in curriculum demands are typically related toregional manufacturing emphasis, state of the economy, demands for emerging knowledge, per-ceived needs, academic research interests, etc. The average of the results have been calculatedusing a value of 0 for ‘eliminate’ and ‘4 for major addition’. Table 1: Education Questions by Topic no major eliminate decrease

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing - 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel H. Huang, University of Cincinnati; Sam Anand, University of Cincinnati; Manish Kumar, University of Toledo; Imelda Castañeda-Emenaker, University of Cincinnati

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Foundation (NSF) for his research in health care and manufacturing research and education. Dr. Huang is also an excellent engineering educator. He was named Professor of the Quarter (Spring 2002) by the Engineering Tribunal at the University of Cincinnati. He consistently received very favorable teaching evaluation by both undergraduate and graduate students (professor rating of 4.4 out of 5). He has grad- uated 10 Ph.D. and 35 M.S. students. He is currently leading an engineering education reform program, Seamless Transition from Academy to Real-world (STAR), which is a concrete implementation of the problem-based learning pedagogy in a well-designed learning environment that aims to unify engineering education with

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Paper ID #27610A Workshop on New Horizons for Next Generation Manufacturing with RoboticsLearning ExperienceDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial experience, he has taught many different engineering and technology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels

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

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a reviewer for several conferences, magazines and journals publications, including IEEE INFOCOM, and IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics. He is a senior member of the In- stitute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and Eta Kappa Nu. Page 23.586.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Face-to-Face versus Online Delivery of a Graduate Course in Quality AssuranceTo address the industry requirement for workers with advanced technical knowledge

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle E. Ermer, Calvin College

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Manufacturing

-topics) of the versionpresented at ASEE 2012 and available on-line is shown in Figure 2.For the purpose of curricular revision, the four pillars bridges the gap between the very detailedrequirements list for the SME Manufacturing Engineering certificate and the much more generalABET manufacturing engineering program criteria. The graphical format is also helpful for a bigpicture approach to balance of general topics (as can be seen in Figure 2) and for a more specifictopical curriculum analysis (as will be seen later in the paper). The intentions of the modeldevelopers included that it “be used to identify gaps in the current curricula content andresources so that educators will be supported in endeavors to fill the gaps.” 7 This indicated agood

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

handles bumpers... Programming of machinery, robotics, controls...• I think in all these things, the classroom, then gain experience model is the best. Everyone wants someone that has had hands on experience.• Manufacturing Education is mostly a local concern and the primary study topics will reflect what is the manufacturing specialty in their placement area. But every program should have components of a general manufacturing education. Every graduate should be familiar with the processes and systems as outlined in DeGarmo/Black's book.• Education Methods - Top Priority – Other - Top Priority probably should be integration of practical real-life manufacturing and engineering design skills (and other real-work skills) in

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University; Daniel Ewert, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

. Thus, in the academic curriculum, metal working for large parts (as used in agricultural andconstruction machinery) and fabrication of plastics/composites (as used, for example, inrecreational vehicles) remain as important learning streams in undergraduate ManufacturingEngineering. However, meso-scale and micro-manufacturing have become more prominent ingraduate theses, and several of these topics have begun migrating into undergraduate education. By Spring 2007, the thrust towards manufacturing-in-the-small on our campus had beenrefined to three principal themes -- manufacturing processing for manufacture of ...microelectronics and microsensors; meso-scale devices and tooling; medical and dental implantsand surgical instruments. At that

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University

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enrollment issues, laboratories, regional manufacturingindustrial base, graduate success, and student recruiting resources. Now, the survey has beenupdated and all programs currently listed on the ABET website have been contacted in early2007. This paper will present the original results of the survey as well as results from the spring2007 survey. Thus the paper helps establish overall national trends for, and, when possible,within manufacturing engineering technology programs. These results provide informationregarding manufacturing engineering technology program health. Thus, inferences are drawnregarding the state of manufacturing engineering technology education across the nation.IntroductionSeveral years ago, the Society of Manufacturing

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett Ph.D., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; V. Raju, VIT University; Winston F. Erevelles, St.Mary's University; Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

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ofthe necessary background and preparation for an engineer to be an effective practitioner of theprofession, many institutions are interested in selectively incorporating manufacturing contentrequired of their graduates and demanded by their constituencies into existing programs.Consequently, a major goal of the Center for Education is to reach out and work with these non-manufacturing titled programs to help build essential manufacturing concepts into their curriculafor the benefit of the programs, their students and eventual employers. The Four Pillars ofManufacturing Engineering provides a strong, clear conceptual model for the topics that areneeded in those curricula as well. Why is SME the central player in this initiative? It is

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Li, University of Bridgeport

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-346: NEW GRADUATE COURSES DESIGNED TO PRODUCEENGINEERS TO FACE THE CHALLENGING MODERN INDUSTRYJeremy Li, University of Bridgeport Page 14.906.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 New Graduate Courses Designed to Promote Future Engineers to Face the Modern Challenging IndustryAbstractToday’s strong global industrial competition requires our future engineers to have theability to work in challenging and new industrial environment. It requires our studentsand future engineers to have the solid technical knowledge, strong leadership and bettercommunication skills. Because a number of advanced industrial knowledge has not beenincluded in the

Conference Session

Program and Curriculum Design Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Ann Hill, Numeritics

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Manufacturing

SystemAbstractThe United States has a renewed emphasis on advanced manufacturing as an engine of economicdevelopment. Numerous reports, conferences and initiatives have been created by entities in thepublic, private and non-profit sectors to give guidance on this topic. The AdvancedManufacturing Partnership (AMP) is one of the most prominent of these many initiatives.Among the many related issues is the need for a highly skilled engineering workforce at the sub-Bachelor’s level. Numerous studies have indicated that the U.S. has a dearth of these workers inthe educational pipeline, and industry reports that many such jobs are going unfilled, in spite ofthe very high youth U.S. unemployment rates; (August 2013 unemployment rates for those aged20-24 was 13

Conference Session

Program Development and Pipelines for Recruitment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anoop Desai, Georgia Southern University; Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College

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Manufacturing

Engineering from the University of Toledo in 1992 and 1993, respectively, and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from The University of Toledo in 1995 and 2002. His main professional interests are in mixed mode IC design and electrical engineering education; his recent research activity concentrates on symbolic analysis of circuits and MOS models. Page 15.333.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Creation of a Graduate program in Engineering management with a concentration in Safety Engineering: Application of basic Six Sigma principles to Curriculum DesignAbstractThis

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University

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Manufacturing

Director for M.Sc. in Advanced Engineering Design at Brunel. He has published more than 50 papers in reputed journals and conferences. His research interests are Design Theory and Methodology, CAD and Applied FEA. Page 23.1370.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Whether to Cast, Weld or Bolt – Learning Design for Manufacturing through a Graduation Project Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, Aisha Abdulrahman, Shaikha ALDousari, Abeer ALShamsi and Aysha ALAmeri United Arab Emirates University

Conference Session

Innovations in Additive Manufacturing Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

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Paper ID #20377Additive Manufacturing in Manufacturing Education: A New Course Devel-opment and ImplementationDr. R. Radharamanan, Mercer University Dr. R. Radharamanan is currently working as Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of Mercer Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MCIE) at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He has forty three years of teaching, research, and consulting experiences. His previous administrative experi- ences include: President of International Society for Productivity Enhancement (ISPE), Acting Director of Industrial Engineering as well as Director of Advanced

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Manufacturing

should, in principal, be given a high priority in mechanical engineering curricula. Theimportance of this priority is accentuated by the potential consequences observed when machinesare operated in noncompliance.The problem of insufficient attention to workplace safety as a topic of engineering study is notnew and has not been limited to education in the Unites States. A 1972 UK Committee onSafety and Health at Work concluded: “...professional engineering institutions could make their concern with the subject much more explicit by including safety and health as an item in their syllabuses and Page 14.570.9 examinations"7More than

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salil Desai, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Jagannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

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Manufacturing

applications. Future ideas on bio-based nanorobots inmedicine were introduced. Students were assigned an in-class assignment which required themto come up with components and subsystems that would go into a nanorobotic system. In thiscourse students had an opportunity to delve into the futuristic research topics spurring interestinto graduate education. Page 12.970.4 Figure 3: Eye catching example of an ant holding a LIGA fabricated gear in its claw (MEMS component [4]3. Research component within micro and nano technology modulesStudents were introduced to current research in inkjet based micro fabrication

Conference Session

Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018

Conference Session

Manufacturing Process Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Denny Choate, Cannon County High School; Kenan Hatipoglu, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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program, teachers develop a curriculum learning module based on theirresearch experience and state curriculum standards. Learning modules is based on the LegacyCycle format. A one-day Legacy Cycle workshop is conducted to provide the framework forteachers to develop their instructional materials. Each teacher has an equipment mini-grant of$2,000 to spend on resources and equipment to aid in the delivery and implementation of theirmodules in their classrooms.To support teachers in the classroom, they are enrolled in a special topics graduate course (1credit hour – offered by TTU – Tuition-free) in the Fall following the summer institute. To earncredit in the course, participants develop their Legacy Cycle module, submit it for feedback, andrevise

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

documents the results of a second annualsurvey of manufacturing educators and professionals assessing opinions about curriculum topicsand the health of manufacturing practice and education.1. IntroductionManufacturing engineering continues to be one of the most dynamic disciplines with constantchange driven by global competition and new technologies. Obviously education is a keyfor preparing manufacturing professionals who have knowledge and skills that can supportcontemporary and emerging issues 8, 9. In the face of ongoing change it is necessary to assesswhat has been done, the current status, and a direction for the future. This work focuses onmanufacturing education in general perspectives. The work described here is not unique asprior efforts

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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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

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College; Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., University of St. Thomas

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educational leaders in manufacturing and engineering technology. Steve is also the Director for the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Affiliate in Ohio. PLTW-OH has grown to over 400 programs nearly 190 school districts across Ohio preparing students for STEM career and college endeavors.Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee is Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in College of Technology at Purdue University Calumet. He holds Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University, MS in Structural Engineering and PhD in Engineering Mechanics, both from University of Illinois at Chicago. Mohammad joined