Conference Session

Practices for Student Learning Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana Djuric P.E., Wayne State University; Jeremy Lewis Rickli, Wayne State University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Daniel Foster, Old Dominion University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #20325Hands-on Learning Environment and Educational Curriculum on Collabo-rative RoboticsProf. Ana Djuric P.E., Wayne State University Dr. Ana Djuric is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Djuric research areas are industrial robots, kinematics, dynamics, control, and advanced manufacturing systems. She supervises multiple undergraduate and graduate students in their research and is a member of Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Her Dipl.-Ing. degree is in the area of mechanical engineering from the University of

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

that our current degree programs are no longer current with these advancements. To solve this we need to examine our graduates job roles and begin tailoring our programs to match theirs.Probably less the way we've traditionally taught. More interactive learning and more problem-based learning that requires student learners to be more engaged in their learning. Less cramming for the next test. More demonstra- tion of concept mastery by the learner. More facilitation of the learning pro- cess by the faculty. Probably more applied problem-solving and research on open-ended problems.The current technology or manufacturing degree programs are stuck with forty year or more education topics with many faculty teaching from

Conference Session

Practices for Student Learning Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

, homework is assigned andquestions related with the simulated computer and actual physical hands-on laboratory sessionsare directed in midterm and final exam to assess the student’s understanding of topics covered inthe laboratory sessions.Based on the feedback obtained by personal communication from the students, they indicate thatthey are in better position to assess themselves with respect to their level of knowledge on thesubject matter after receiving the grades and they can benefit on the additional discussion thathas been provided based on the fact that it provide an opportunity to them for improving theirstanding.Additionally, student evaluation of Instruction Reports are being analyzed to assess the impact ofthe teaching methodology that

Conference Session

Practices for Student Learning Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Amit J Lopes, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

assisted in changing the current UNIV 1301 course from a teacherdominated instruction and philosophy course to a more student learning centered,engaging, hands-on, engineering problem solving course that improved student-facultyinteraction and student motivation. Although some basic manufacturing technologies werebe used to build products, a majority of the course included hands-on activities aimed atimproving understanding of the ‘Engineering Design Process’ as part of a semester longteam project. In demand soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and inter-disciplinary engagement were highlighted and encouraged.In this paper some of the tools utilized to assist in the redesign of the ‘Foundations ofEngineering’ course are detailed below:1

Conference Session

Practices for Student Learning Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University; Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University; Lisa Karen Kenyon, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, wasfounded. This journal is exclusively devoted to publishing works on the impact of servicelearning in engineering education. One issue in particular, Special Issue: University EngineeringPrograms That Impact Communities: Critical Analyses and Reflection, focused on communityimpact. Schools such asThis increase in project based and service learning has led to a need for students engaged in theseprojects to understand and address stakeholders who do not have a technical background.Zoltowski and Oakes (Carla B. Zoltowski, 2014) discuss this need as well as the need to developand maintain relationships with community partners. Additionally, the difficulty ofunderstanding conflicting priorities of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Program Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College; Monica Pfarr, Sinclair Community College

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Manufacturing

2006-878: RECRUITING STUDENTS WITH A NEW IMAGE OFMANUFACTURINGGilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community CollegeMonica Pfarr, Sinclair Community CollegeSean Falkowski, University of Dayton Page 11.1069.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Recruiting Students with a New Image of ManufacturingWhether it is in spite of or because of an apparently improving American economy, theUS is facing a national shortage of highly skilled employees for today’s advanced, highlytechnological manufacturing industry. The already existing shortage is growing rapidly,and both government agencies and industry are consistent in this single message: Findand educate new workers and upgrade the skills of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session - Online and Remote Learning Communities

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Technological University; Mel Cossette, Edmonds College

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

policies and were organized in the states of Tennessee, technologies of SM. Kentucky, Ohio and Washington to train STEM  Short talks on applications of SM: The educators in high school and community college. current phase of the project is The resources developed via AM-WATCH were developing short talks by members of used as an instructional supplement. Participants industry and academia with experience built their own 3D Printers provided by the project, in applying smart SM in real world and they designed and produced entrepreneurial problem-solving. parts by learning the ABET Student Outcome  Project results, workshop proceedings, assessment and attainment [17][18

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Slifka, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Manufacturing

. All of these topics have beenused for the teaching of eight sections over the past two years. Student feedback has beenshown to improve the understanding of material and help improve problem solving.IntroductionThis paper deals with the course delivery of a Manufacturing Processes class consisting of firstyear students in Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Undeclared Engineering Technology programs.This class is the student’s first exposure to manufacturing engineering and exposes them tocurrent manufacturing technologies. Part design and its impact on manufacturing is stressedthroughout this course.Students starting college have very diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expectations. Thisdiversity can hinder an instructor’s ability to reach

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Technological University; Thomas Singer, Sinclair Community College; Jamshid Moradmand, Sinclair Community College

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

disagree Knoxville (N = 15) 47% 40% 7% 0% 7% Seattle (N = 15) 33% 40% 20% 0% 7% Figure 5: Feedback Provided by Attendees on ABET Student Outcome 3f ABET Criterion 3g: I have an increased understanding of the need for and ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development. 80% 70% 60% 50%Percent 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Somewhat

Conference Session

Virtual Reality, Simulation, and Optimization of Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University; Y. Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Brandon Roderick Tucker, Washtenaw Community College ; Alan R. Lecz, Washtenaw Community College

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Manufacturing

nature of advanced manufacturing, and concurrent with this shift in materials and thecorresponding changes in design and manufacturing processes is the need to train the workforceof today and tomorrow in these technologies. This paper presents the collaboration betweenWayne State University and Washtenaw Community College on an NSF project to develop anintegrated curriculum in the emerging technologies surrounding lightweight materials properties,optimization and manufacturing processes. The goal of this project is to engage industry andeducators in developing a talent pipeline and initial curriculum addressing the materialproperties, design for manufacturability and manufacturing processes, as well as optimizationand manufacturing processes

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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Manufacturing

state of manufacturing anddemonstrate the skills needed, a tour of a modern manufacturing plant has been integrated in theworkshop for each cohort. This experience also provides an example to program faculty andstaff on how they can improve the image of manufacturing for their students, and gives modelsfor integrating first-hand experiences into their classrooms. Page 26.1056.3Consistent Curriculum Research conducted over the past decade by the SME through its ManufacturingEducation and Research Community (MER) and its Center for Education has shown that there isa need for a clearer understanding of the topics that define manufacturing

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing – 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenifer Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines; Derrick Rodriguez P.E., Colorado School of Mines

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Manufacturing

 question,  “What  will  or  should  engineering  be  like  in  2020?”.4-­‐5  The  panel  convened  to  discuss  globalization  and  its  impact  on  undergraduate  manufacturing  engineering  curricula,  outlining  the  importance  of  graduating  not  only  engineers  with  fundamental  skills,  but  highlighting  the  importance  of  technically  skilled  graduates  capable  of  understanding  and  operation  in  global  networks.      Recent  publications  on  changes  in  manufacturing  engineering  curricula  have  mostly  been  limited  to  changes  to  outcomes  and  assessment  along  with  a  general  attitude  of  how  manufacturing  based  courses  should  be  taught  to  students.6-­‐9  Recent  changes  to  curriculum  with  respect

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session - Online and Remote Learning Communities

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina A&T University (Tech)

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

drawingsmainly focuses on critical thinking and developing creative solutions (problem-solving,writing, visual arts, communication skills, and open-mindedness) to problems.One goal is to first introduce students to different areas of engineering and how each of theseareas is connected to different applications of advanced manufacturing, to help students shapetheir career and select a discipline program that best suits their goals.This article aims to discuss the virtual teaching experience from the perspective of studentsand teachers. We will discuss the virtual activities carried out during this summer camp. Aswell as the modifications made to this course to make it more suitable for online teaching.Virtual teaching was an opportunity to share

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Innovation and Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Qualters, Northeastern University; Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University; Thomas Cullinane, Northeastern University; Ann McDonald, Northeastern University; Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios

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Manufacturing

students to experience the ramification of materials processing decisions, i.e.,technological solutions on the triple bottom line through an educational format designed toappeal to the generation labeled as millennial.The decision to use a game methodology reflected, in part, a response to the current educationalconcerns around the millennial generation of students and their impact on higher education2. Thedifferences in learning styles of the millennial student are already having an impact on learningand teaching in higher education3-5. Given the technological context in which children are raisedin the U.S., the standard lecture and textbook homework assignments may not be the best methodfor teaching and communicating new ideas. It is our belief

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Alfonso Pruneda, University of Texas, El Paso; Sara Soto, Academic Technologies ; Erik Lopez, Academic Technologies; Gil Paquian Jr., UTEP Academic Technologies

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Manufacturing

years, both technically as well as pedagogically. Currently he works in one of the most technically outstanding buildings in the region where he provides support to students, faculty, and staff in implementing technology inside and outside the classroom, researching new engineering education strategies as well as the technologies to support the 21st century classroom (online and face to face). He also has assisted both the campus as well as the local community in developing technology programs that highlight student skills development in ways that engage and attract individuals towards STEAM and STEM fields by showcasing how those skills impact the current project in real-world ways that people can understand and be

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session - Robotics and Manufacturing

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

,real-time interactivity, anytime and anywhere access, and engagement. A RL system can beintegrated with existing e-learning methods (such as online courses and mobile learning), whichare important in distance education. Additionally, the development of feasible remoteexperiments across the science disciplines such as biology and chemistry should be considered infuture work.Recent work on VISIR (Virtual Instrument Systems in Reality), a remote lab developed byBlekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) in Sweden investigated its effects on teaching andlearning, including how it aids student learning beyond the hands-on lab exercises experience[11]. VISIR was used in two different courses related to electric and electronic topics over threesemesters

Conference Session

Revitalization of 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

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Manufacturing

in-class discussions, in-class debates, and so forth. Educational settings that emerge fromsuch collaborations give rise to a network of interactions among the stakeholders involved. Thispaper briefs an exploration on the concepts of social network analysis and their ability to shedlight on the impacts of incorporating social network platforms in educational settings. In thispaper we try to analyze the information flow based on undergraduate and graduate student onlineinteraction patterns. An online Facebook group was created as a part of this study to initiate acomputer mediated communication platform for the geographically separated students to connectand engage in classroom based meaningful discussions. We use Netvizz, a data extraction

Conference Session

Program Development and Pipelines for Recruitment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandy Feola, Sinclair Community College

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Manufacturing

what is printed in the newspaper or viewed on T.V. Students shouldbe encouraged to pursue an education in an advanced manufacturing career.“Prepare American youth to be the next generation manufacturing workforce with theproject based curricula and activities that excite and engage students in cutting edgeways” 2. This is one of three important missions that have led SME-EF to invest in morethan $3.5 million over the past 29 years sponsoring many diverse youth programs thathelp students explore careers in STEM. The careerME.org web project supportsthis mission by helping students learn about manufacturing, from any location across theUnited States, through internet access.During the design phase, our project team investigated almost twenty

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian W. Anthony, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David E. Hardt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

of the art principles and methods,and combines that with project and case study material. This may seem a bit constrained, but itdevelops a very strong learning cohort among the students, and makes sure that they all have thecomprehensive knowledge their future employer’s value. In addition to the technical courses,students take an accelerated writing and communications seminar; this includes writingconferences, personal attention, feedback on technical presentation style and content, andcommented thesis drafts.Finally, we have a significant capstone activity called a “Group Project in Industry”. It spansnearly 8 of the 12 months of the degree (both part time and full-time), and involves significant,valued-added problem solving in local

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session - Online and Remote Learning Communities

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Regina Ruane Ph.D., Temple University

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Manufacturing

9collaborate and interact with other students in the same discipline and discuss their learning andquestions they have. Such interaction provides:• participant engagement through meaningful discussions regarding academic experiences• support and resources to the student community• opportunities to share learning and wisdom• the emergence of a user community centered on the advancement and support of undergraduate engineering students at DU and UTEPThe social interaction among the students allows for the exchange of information that is direct andallows for real-time responses to become instantaneous in comparison with other methods ofinformation exchange. The students are first encouraged to give a brief description of their

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; George McLeod, Old Dominion University ; Thomas E. Alberts, Old Dominion University; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Tysha Batts; Mary Louise Sandy, Virginia Space Grant Consortium

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Manufacturing

Officer for NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Vir-ginia. As Director of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, Sandy oversees a wide range of programsand partnerships that engage students in STEM and foster them through the STEM workforce pipeline tomeet the Nation’s critical need for STEM workers.Sandy serves on the Boards of the Virginia Air and Space Center, National Space Grant Alliance and CarlO. Helvie Holistic Cancer Foundation and is a member of the Governor’s Aerospace Advisory Coun-cil. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Virginia Association of Science Teacher’sPresidents Award for outstanding support of quality science education and NASA award for OutstandingPersonal Performance and Professional Achievement in

Conference Session

Student Learning Assessment Methods

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lisa Jo Elliott, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Richard Zhao, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Morgan Scott Janney, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Manufacturing

engaging them in design and manufacturing hands-on and virtual reality activities. The studyprovides insights that will contribute to fields of engineering education and design andmanufacturing. We conclude that problem solving skills contribute to metacognitive skills andmay develop first in students before larger metacognitive constructs of awareness, monitoring,planning, self-checking, and strategy selection. Problem solving skills and expertise in solvingengineering problems is needed before other skills emerge or can be measured. While we are surethat these students have awareness as well as the other metacognitive skills in reading, writing,science, and math, they are still developing in relation to engineering problems. More work needsto be

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

advanced manu- facturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such as IEEE Transactions, IIE Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Systems and others. He has been serving as a principle investigator of many research projects, funded by NSF, NASA, DoEd, KSEF and LMC. He is currently serving as an editor of Journal of Computer Standards & Interfaces. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A Senior Design Project: The Design of an Experimental CO2 Capture System for Enhancing Student Learning on Green Energy ManufacturingAbstract The paper presents a senior design project that engages in educational activities to enhancelearning on green energy

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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Manufacturing

CollegeMr. Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Mark Stratton is a member and Industry Relations Manager of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers at their international headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. He serves the manufacturing education and research community and the SME Center for Education, coordinating the role of SME in higher education and workforce development. He is engaged in initiatives that focus input from industry and academia on curricula that prepare graduates for employment in manufacturing industries, assessing the quality of manufacturing education programs through accreditation, faculty development, resource development, publication of manufacturing research, and recognition programs

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy John Vaillant, University of Massachusetts, Lowell ; Christopher J. Hansen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sammy G. Shina, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Manufacturing

the desktop prototyping process, students will be able to explore multiple designsand experiment with newly developed manufacturing techniques. As a result, we believe studentswill gain confidence and motivation toward engineering product design. Using these lower-costdesktop CNC machines, the science and engineering of modern prototyping and manufacturingwill be presented, thereby allowing students to experience an integrated, hands-on, design-oriented environment with the aim to engage students’ critical thinking abilities.2 Desktop CNC TechnologyComputer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are used extensively in modern manufacturing toenable the fabrication of complex parts. These machines were introduced in the 1940s, usingpunched tapes

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

of instruction. It also includes a shortdiscussion of assessment through student surveys.IntroductionActive learning with tangible examples has been shown to improve retention while increasingsatisfaction with the learning experience1, 3. In this project, a simple LED flashlight has beendeveloped to provide grades 5-12 students with a high impact active learning experiencecentered on the role of engineering technology in product development. The simplicity of theflashlight has allowed for a multi-disciplinary approach to this process while staying within a onehour time frame. Students are exposed to electrical components, circuit design, mechanicaldesign, manufacturing considerations, and the role of customers in product

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George M. Graham P.E., Chattanooga State Community College; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing

positive results experienced by other Page 25.781.2instructors in manufacturing education1, the authors of this paper began using ClassroomResponse Devices (Clickers) as a tool to assess students’ learning as an alternative to homework;therefore the goal of this paper is to report the experiences of implementing Clickers in nine,manufacturing-related course-sections. Four course-sections delivered without the use ofClickers are used as controls for comparison. The authors have evaluated the impact of usingClickers on student-involvement from both the instructor and student perspectives. Studentsatisfaction using Clickers is measured directly along

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Y. Chiou, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Regina Ruane Ph.d., Drexel University ; Chetana R. Bayas; Abhishek Raja, Drexel University; Carlos Michael Ruiz, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

Technical Success and Leadership Excellence Among Hispanic Engineering Students. In particular, she aids in the development and organization of a secure, web-based forum for student engagement for this project. Dr. Ruane’s pedagogical and research interests include online learning, computer-mediated communication, computer supported collaborative learning, information exchange in online learning environments, online communities, communities of practice and practice fields, social network analysis, collaboration, peer mentoring, situated learning, cur- riculum theory and development. Dr. Ruane earned her doctorate from Drexel University in Educational Leadership and Learning Technologies in 2012. She completed her Master

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Smith, Purdue University; Niaz Latif, Purdue University; Stephen Elliott, Purdue University

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Manufacturing

quickdecisions related to scrap, re-work, and poor performance, thus reducing the production costs.For this project, a single production assembly line was chosen at a tier-one automotivecomponents manufacturing plant. A visual data system was implemented on a high-volumeproduction line and thus provided the manufacturer with productivity and quality performanceinformation quickly. After the implementation, the quality and productivity of the productionline were observed to be significantly higher. The average number of defects was reduced by30%, and the average number of parts produced per person per hour was increased by 5% for theproduction line.Sharing the project with undergraduate/graduate students in the manufacturing field will helpstudents

Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

, design, evaluate, prototype, testand tool-up for various product concepts using the Internet. Faculty, their students along withindustry partners now have access to a vibrant and evolving virtual product design anddevelopment environment.The VIP model is a virtual product development environment that replicates Global ProductDevelopment, a high tech value-added network1. From a regional perspective, policymakersaround New England increasingly are beginning to recognize the contribution of high techmanufacturing networks and their impact on local and regional economies. A recent Deloittereport outlines how high tech businesses are highly integrated, encouraging economicdevelopment and global competitiveness2. The authors point out that for