Conference Session

Use of Technology for Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Peter Y Wu, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

conceptual design for a Data Warehouse which would integrate the different data servers the company used. With i2 Technologies he led the work on i2’s Data Mining product ”Knowledge Discover Framework” and at CEERD (Thailand) he was the product manager of three energy software products (MEDEE-S/ENV, EFOM/ENV and DBA-VOID) which were/are used in Asian and European countries by both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Acharya has a M.Eng. in Computer Technology and a D.Eng. in Computer Science and Information Management with a concentration in knowledge discovery, both from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. His teaching involvement and research interest are in the area of Software Engineering

Conference Session

Use of Technology for Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Aurel Mathews

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Manufacturing

Engineering Technology program and Drexel’s College of Engineering, Eric enjoys finding innovative ways to use microcontrollers and other technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Technology course offerings. Eric is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Computer Engineering at Drexel, and is an author of several technical papers in the field of Engineering Technology Education.Aurel Mathews Page 24.403.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Developing Infrared Thermography as an Instructional Tool for Monitoring Energy Efficiency Issues in Micro

Conference Session

Use of Technology for Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

collaborative learning,also known as computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) or computer-supportedcollaborative work (CSCW).1-7 Much of this work relates to the use of online classroom toolssuch as Blackboard Vista4 or applications such as chatrooms.5 Research in this area has focusednot only on instructional effectiveness, but also on personal, social, implementation, andtechnical issues. However there has been relatively little research on collaborative system designin the area of manufacturing.To appropriately leverage collaborative technologies for manufacturing system design education,a better understanding of how users work within virtual environments is needed. This paperdescribes a study to investigate how engineers with varying levels

Conference Session

Use of Technology for Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derrick Robinson, Virginia State University; Pallant Ramsundar, Virginia State University; Chandan B Samantaray, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

Images usingMATLABAbstractThermal spray has been widely used in aerospace and manufacturing industries for a variety ofapplications, especially for coating technology. The process-structure-property correlations to thecoating technology are very important for achieving lifetime durability and sustainability. Animportant measure of coating integrity is the porosity of the surface structure. Traditionallyporosity of the deposit is obtained by microscopy of the surface and the use of software based ongrayscale threshold setting. This paper evaluates the grayscale threshold method using MATLABfor determining porosity on test images of a thermal barrier coating (TBC). Also, it is found thatthe porosity of test images can be assessed within 0.5% by

Conference Session

Use of Technology for Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University; Nasser Ghariban, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Design of Laboratory Apparatus for Temperature Prediction in Turning ProcessAbstractTo illustrate heat generation in turning processes for “Manufacturing Processes” course, an experimentalapparatus including hardware, software and experiment protocol was designed and integrated. Cuttingparameters’ effects on temperature rising in turning process were examined. Design of experiment and embeddedthermocouple measurement were applied to cover the cutting parameters and collect the experimental data. Aftercollecting temperature data with full factorial experiment, statistical analysis including analysis of variance(ANOVA), main effect, interactive effect and regression analysis was conducted. This

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Gadalla, Texas State University - San Marcus

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-1028: CURRICULUM ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING MANUFACTURINGPROGRAMS IN A SINGLE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTMohamed Gadalla, Texas State University - San Marcus Page 12.434.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Curriculum Analysis of Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology and Engineering Manufacturing Programs in Single Educational Environment. Dr. Mohamed A. Gadalla Texas State University Department of Engineering and Technology 601 University Dr. San Marcos

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Firasath Ahmed Syed, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Manufacturing

and instructors to use the technology properly. With the experience ofmanaging two different RP machines (i.e. fused deposition modeling and 3D printing), theauthors have documented a collection of failures of student projects involving RP. The causes offailure have been categorized into Dimensional, Functional, Operational, and Economical.Finally, a guideline is provided for preparation of using RP in design or manufacturing courses inhopes of helping the readers create a more enjoyable and effective learning environment.IntroductionIn recent years, an increasing number of engineering educators have adopted Rapid Prototyping(RP) as a tool to enhance engineering curricula. Commonly known as 3D Printers, RP machinesare capable of making three

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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Manufacturing

Paper ID #23931An Advanced Manufacturing Workshop for Enhancing Engineering and Tech-nology EducationDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) 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

Conference Session

Additive Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, FLATE: Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; James Janisse, Fox Valley Technical College

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #13434Aligning ”making” with Manufacturing Technology EducationDr. Marilyn Barger, FLATE: Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Principal Investigator and Executive Director of FLATE, the Florida Regional Center of Excellence for Advanced Technological Education, funded by the National Science Founda- tion and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida since 2004. FLATE serves the state of Florida as its region and is involved in outreach and recruitment of students into technical career pathways; has produced award winning curriculum design and

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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Manufacturing

AC 2007-1027: THE STATE OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONScott Danielson, Arizona State UniversityTrian Georgeou, Arizona State University Page 12.1472.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The State of Manufacturing Engineering Technology EducationAbstractIn response to a need identified by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ Education andResearch Technical Community, a survey was conducted to assess the health of ABET-accredited manufacturing engineering technology programs in the spring of 2005 and 2007. In2005, thirty-eight programs received the survey via email and twenty-two programs provided aresponse. Survey questions focused on

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4426: USE OF GAMES FOR LEARNING AUTOMATED SYS-TEM INTEGRATIONDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a 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 De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in the areas of automation, control

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Marie A. Boyette, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center

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Manufacturing

be interested in robots and technology; almost everyone loves to see robots inaction, but how are they relevant, perhaps even critical to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) andtechnical education? A positive perspective towards high tech college and career pathways is supported by the use of robotics as a toolto engage students. Many times students are unaware of the interesting, high tech, and well paid nature of jobs infields such as advanced manufacturing, and early exposure can help dispel the myths of “dirty work” which stillcloud perceptions of today’s modern advanced manufacturing environment. Hands-on, problem based learningactivities such as those featured in robotics camps for kids and workshops for teachers can

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

Paper ID #11765Leadership Capacity Building for Manufacturing EducationDr. Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Dr. Niaz Latif is the Dean of the College of Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). He has served for two years as the Dean of the Graduate School and additional two years as the Interim Asso- ciate Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies at PUC. He has been Principal Investigator for National Science Foundation grants and US Department of Labor grant. He oversaw more than eighty sponsored research/project grants with a value of more than $20 million. He has authored/co

Conference Session

Additive Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas; Juan Alejandro Saavedra, University of Texas; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

engineering, cognitive science, and multi-criteria decision making. He earned his J.D. from Northwestern California University School of Law. Page 26.269.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 AUGMENTING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTEREST IN STEM EDUCATION USING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYEngineering effective education is gaining a huge interest for harvesting and improving highereducation on a global basis for increasing student engagement in Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). As a part of this effort, this paper is based on introducinghigh school

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

University JERRY VISSER is Operations Manager of the Product Development Center at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, where he brings conceptual ideas to tangible products. He serves as a faculty member for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program. He leads the American Society for Quality as Chair of the Southeast South Dakota Sub-section. Page 12.1279.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Simulation as a Means to Infuse Manufacturing Education with Statistics and DOE – A Case Study using Injection MoldingAbstractModern manufacturing systems continue to

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford; Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Manufacturing

. Page 12.1168.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 PRECISION POSITIONING AND VIBRATION MEASUREMENT USING INTELLIGENT INSTRUMENTATION AND SIMULATION TOOLSAbstract:The objective of this research is to detail the development of a simple and uniqueinstrumentation for precise micro-measurement as well as vibration measurement in anintegrated manufacturing set up that can be demonstrated in a student laboratory. Based on thiswe propose new research for a smaller embedded measurement unit. All machines have someamount of forced vibration. However, in some cases, this vibration may cause damage to themachinery. Understanding vibration in aerospace applications is critical for any system

Conference Session

Virtual Reality, Simulation, and Optimization of Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Ge Jin, Purdue University Northwest; Justin David Heffron, Purdue University Northwest; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Mel Cossette, Edmonds Community College; Cheryl A. Welsch, Eastern Iowa Community College; Wayne Merrell

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #21974Virtual Reality Education Modules for Digital Manufacturing InstructionDr. Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Chandramouli is an Associate Professor of Computer Graphics Technology in Purdue University Northwest. He has been invited to deliver keynote speeches and lectures in various countries and univer- sities around the world. Formerly a Frederick Andrews Fellow at Purdue University, West Lafayette, he completed his doctoral studies from the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. He has received federal, regional, and international grants for his work.Dr. Ge Jin, Purdue University

Conference Session

Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-444: LOW-COST MICROMACHINING DEVELOPMENT ANDAPPLICATION FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONClifford Mirman, Northern Illinois UniversityAndrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University Page 14.855.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Low-Cost Micromachining Development and Application for Engineering and Technology Education By Cliff Mirman (mirman@ceet.niu.edu) Andrew Otieno (otieno@ceet.niu.edu) Department of Technology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IllinoisAbstractThe goal of any undergraduate engineering or

Conference Session

Incorporating Advanced Technologies into Curriculums

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

, circuit board process engineering, printed electronics, applications of RFID technologies and manufacturing engineering pedagogy. Through his research, Dr. Wells has supervised the completion of twelve graduate degrees in the past six years. His publication history includes nearly seventy print publications and over forty invited presentations. He has addressed professional audiences in Ukraine, Japan, India, Brazil, Peru, Mexico and Canada, as well as in many United States venues. For many years, he has been active in the national leadership of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society for Engineering Education, and ABET. Over the past twenty-six years, he

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Manufacturing

’ critical thinking capabilities. Page 25.224.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Assessment of a well-designed Mechanical Vibrations CourseAbstract Most of the time, mechanical vibration poses a highly undesirable aspect in the area ofmanufacturing. This is because vibrations waste energy and create unwanted noise. Inaddition, vibrations may cause unnecessary wear and tear on bearings and foundation structuresof large equipment such as gasoline and diesel engines. Vibrations are frequently encounteredwith turbines and electric motors and generators. Therefore it is

Conference Session

Strategies for Effective Education in Manufacturing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Ohio University; Neil Littell, Ohio University

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Manufacturing

, located in Greenwood, Mississippi from 2008 to May 2014. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Incorporating Descriptive Simulation of Integrated Manufacturing Systems to an Engineering Technology Capstone CourseIntroductionManufacturing systems are becoming more autonomous, requiring less operator interventionin daily operations. This is a consequence of today’s market conditions, characterized byglobal competition, a strong pressure for better quality at lower prices, and products definedin part by the end-user. Manufacturing engineers need to integrate isolated manufacturingoperations with the objective of extracting from them the most flexibility and productivitythey can offer by using

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin M. Ertekin, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

engineering, and bio materials.Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University Page 25.458.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Development of a Web-Based Rapid Prototyping and Product Design CourseAbstractThis paper presents development of an integrated web-based rapid prototyping and productdesign course in the online Master of Science degree in engineering technology core discipline.The topics are aligned with a current trend for rapid product realization and information-integrated product design systems in industry, which currently includes rapid

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Bradley Jenkins, St. Petersburg College

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-1651: A PROCESS MAP FOR STATE-WIDE ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY /MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM REFORMEric Roe, Hillsborough Community CollegeRichard Gilbert, University of South FloridaMarilyn Barger, University of South FloridaBradley Jenkins, St. Petersburg College Page 13.85.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Process Map for Statewide Engineering Technology /Manufacturing Technology Curriculum ReformAbstractOver the period of three years, FLATE, the National Science Foundation-funded FloridaAdvanced Technological Education Center for Manufacturing, has undertaken reform ofFlorida’s Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate of

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ananda Mani Paudel, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Devi Kiran Kalla, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Manufacturing

developed courses for general public to facilitate the AM education engagement andoutreach4 . Others have introduced AM technology to high school students or teachers. Forexample, Research Experience for Teachers (RET) has trained high school teachers using theanalytical and experimental methods as a short course. It provided them an opportunity tounderstand the technology better by allowing them to examine operational factors and impactsof the respective factors into the print time5. A methodology to use 3D printing as a tool for labinstruction in the machine design course is also presented6. AM content is also integrated as apart of project based learning such as design and fabrication of electric go-kart parts7, design-analyze-build-test project

Conference Session

Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

is a Professor and Chair of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at UTEP. His research focuses on the computational intelligence, data mining, bio- informatics and 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, 2017 INTEGRATION OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY IN CURRICULA TO ENHANCE CONCEPT BASED LEARNINGAbstract

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

manufacturing education Goal: A Collective plan for recruitment and attraction of new entrants to our industry as Students, Skilled Workers, and Retrainees. 2. Strategic policy issues and partnering for manufacturing education. Goal: To develop a set of strategies and policies to be used to further manufacturing education by summit participants and other stakeholders. 3. Emerging technologies, techniques, and pedagogy and how to integrate them into manufacturing education Goal: Shared knowledge that will allow educators to redesign and update their curriculum.The summit will provide a select number of presentations and keynote addresses to inspire

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devdas Shetty, University of the District of Columbia; Claudio Campana, University of Hartford; Suhash Ghosh, University of Hartford

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Manufacturing

Engineering at Lawrence Technological Institute, MI and Dean of Research at the University of Hartford, CT. At the University of Hartford he was the founding chair-holder of the distinguished Vernon D. Roosa Endowed Professorship. As the Director of the Engineering Applications Center, he had set up partnership with more than 50 industries. He also held positions at the Albert Nerkin School of Engineering at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. Dr. Shetty is the author of 3 books, and more than 225 scientific articles, and papers. His textbooks on Mechatronics and Product Design are widely used around the world. His work has been cited for contribution to the understanding of surface

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lie Tang, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-1436: REMOTE USE OF A LINEAR AXIS RAPID DEVELOPMENTSYSTEMLie Tang, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRobert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.1027.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Remote Use of a Linear Axis Rapid Development SystemAbstractA Linear Axis Rapid Development System (RDS) was developed and tested in a previousresearch study. The Linear Axis RDS, which is based on Matlab Simulink, provides the studentwith a tool to explore all phases of controller development (i.e., simulation, emulation, andimplementation) after the theoretical work is complete. However, the Linear Axis RDS did notprovide

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology and the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing; Wesley Francillon; Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State College

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Manufacturing

stakeholders have supported and implementededucational initiatives in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in thestate of Connecticut and the New England region. The focus of the COT’s Regional Center is topromote manufacturing education through pathway programs, student recruitment and retention,as well as faculty and curriculum development.One of the major goals of the COT- RCNGM is student recruitment and retention. The COT-RCNGM Center has created a robust marketing outreach initiative that presents manufacturingcareer pathways using innovative and immersive experiences for high school students and theirteachers. The objective of the COT-RCNGM marketing initiatives is to provide information tohigh school students on

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton; Robert Wolff, University of Dayton; Jack Waintraub, Middlesex County College

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Manufacturing

, skill deficiencies, and difficulty recruiting new and replacement workers.• Perception challenges: manufacturing is subject to “outdated stereotypes of dark, dirty, dangerous, dead-end assembly-line jobs.”• The worker preparation pipeline is inadequate: educational institutions do not have the capacity to offer advanced manufacturing and higher technology courses and educate adequate number of new workers.The US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in its report AdvancedManufacturing Industry (2004)3, corroborates the critical need for skilled manufacturingtechnicians stating, “It is clear that there is a demand for new workers, recruited from newsources, trained in new skill sets, while incumbent workers need