Conference Session

Refining Manufacturing Education Practices

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Jameela Al-Jaroodi; Anthony Moretti, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Paper ID #42596Integrating Soft Skills into Technical CurriculumDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Dr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Ph.D., CMfgE is a University Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in the School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (SEMS) at Robert Morris University (RMU). He holds BS/MS degrees (both in Mechanical Engineering) from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, and his Ph.D. is in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Ohio State University. He was involved in the ASEE Organization in the years between 2003 to 2011 as a Manufacturing Division Officer, also

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gimantha N Perera, University of Arizona; Hannah Budinoff, The University of Arizona; DAVID MANFORD, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

) found engaging ways to collaborate,benefit from peer learning, and have the opportunity to practice relevant soft skills in a simulatedprofessional environment. Moderate ratings (2 and 3), while still noting the activities were useful, alsonoted the potential for improved feedback and more structured innovation-focused exercises to bettersupport idea execution. Negative ratings (scores of -5 to -1) generally reflected dissatisfaction with theactivities. Students expressed preferences for individual assignments, cited a lack of impact on their skills,or reported difficulties in working effectively within groups.The tours (Tour Rating) received mostly positive ratings, with a majority of students assigning scores of 4or 5. Students with these

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhen Zhao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

PWD program. Participants alsocontributed ideas for skills and content needed in the industry: “Absolutely, you can ask Bob. Iwas the one who came to him with the idea of the lean consortium, and now I'm advocating foran HR consortium. I think human resources presents a great opportunity. We could band togetheras a group within the Berkshires, bringing together manufacturers and other companies. I believe[the PWD program] is great for manufacturing and engineering-based companies, but I also seepotential for soft skill leadership programs that could be developed.”4.2.2. Program DesignEmployers preferred opportunities to provide feedback and suggestions on curricula, timelines,and program structures to ensure alignment with industry needs. One

Conference Session

Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krzysztof Kamil Jarosz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Trisha Gard-Thompson, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Chao Peng, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rui Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

their teammates during the CAD drawing andfabrication stages. It should also be noted that this approach is in opposition to one of the statedlearning goals, which is working in a team setting. Such an approach also does not allow studentsto develop soft skills related to teamwork and rids the course of the competitive aspect. Potentialimprovements include arranging students to work in small groups of 2-3 people to develop acutting strategy, letting each student machine the part separately and then requiring them tocompare results in terms of product quality (measured vs. nominal dimensions) and/orproductivity (total cutting time). The e-learning platform used in the course does not containleaderboards, possibly because of anonymity concerns. A