This document summarizes an undergraduate research program focused on automotive manufacturing systems at Auburn University. The program hosts 10 engineering students each summer for 8-week research internships. Students work on projects related to the automotive industry under faculty mentors. The goals are to provide research experience and encourage students to pursue advanced degrees and careers in engineering. Auburn University conducts extensive automotive research collaborating with industry partners due to the growth of automotive manufacturing in Alabama. The program offers training and visits to local automotive companies. Student projects have addressed topics like optimizing automotive part inspection processes and analyzing human fatigue in manufacturing tasks.
11.higher institution students’ access to information and communications tech...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that explored higher education students' access to information and communications technology (ICT) and how it impacts their preparation for the labor market in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study hypothesized that students' access to ICT is low, that access improves labor market preparation, and higher access leads to better preparation. It surveyed 450 students across three higher institutions using questionnaires. Results showed access to ICT is significantly low, students with access had better labor market preparation, and higher access improved preparation. The study recommends Nigerian higher institutions diversify curricula to better meet labor market expectations.
Examining the Preparedness of Water Program Graduates in Egypt: Industries Pe...IIJSRJournal
Egypt's ability to fulfill present and forecast water demands must be improved urgently. The Nile River feeds Egypt's industrial and agricultural sectors with 55.5 cubic kilometers of fresh water every year and drinking water for the inhabitants. It provides 95 percent of the country's accessible water, 85 percent of it used for agricultural purposes. Most Egyptian water program graduates lack the necessary skills to meet Egypt's present and future water needs despite this urgent necessity. To adequately serve the stakeholders of the water industry in Egypt, water programs must evolve. Universities should look not only at what is being taught but also at how it is being taught. To address this, and as part of the United States Agency for International Development funded “Center of Excellence in Water,” the most demanded skills required by industry were solicited so that curriculum revisions and delivery methods can be implemented to prepare students with these necessary skills. This paper presents the results of a survey to solicit non-academic professionals’ expectations for water graduates in Egypt. Data were collected from 48 water professionals and resource management specialists. To prepare a water graduate valued by industry, the water curriculum should be modified to deliver the skills necessary to meet the demands of the Egyptian water sector. The survey results may have applications for water science and engineering worldwide.
Industrial Installation Skills Acquired and Job Performance of Graduates of E...theijes
This study was conducted to determine level of skills acquired and job performance of graduates of electrical installation and maintenance work (EIM) trade of technical colleges in industrial installation in north eastern Nigeria with a view of finding information that will help solve low level of skill acquisition and job performance of the graduates in order to sustain the graduates’ human and job security for national development. The study was guided by two research questions and one hypothesis. Descriptive survey research design based on core self-evaluation was used for the study. The population for the study consisted of 313 graduate of electrical installation and maintenance work trade and 82 work place supervisors in 33 public establishment in north eastern Nigeria. The entire population was used for the study. Two sets of structured questionnaires were used for data collection. Each of the questionnaires has 32 items in four task cluster within two major sections. The instrument was validated by three electrical technology lecturers form ModibboAdama University of Technology, Yola and three EIM teachers and workshop based supervisor each from government science and technical college and federal ministry of works and jos respectively. The entire validated instrument was tested for internal consistence using the cronbach Alpha method which yielded reliability coefficient of 0.85. The data for the study were analyzed using the mean, mean of means and z-test statistical methods using the SPSS 17.0 for windows. Findings of the study include among others that the graduate of electrical installation and maintenance works trade of technical colleges in north eastern Nigeria moderately acquired skills in installation of MICC cables and slightly acquired skills in installation of ducks and trunking task clusters respectively of the industrial installation module. While the graduate exhibited moderate level of job performance in installation of MICC cables and low job performance in installation of ducks and trunking tasks clusters, there was no significance difference in the mean response of graduate and supervisor on level of job performance of graduate in industrial installation module as a whole. It was recommended among others that government should provide adequate training facilities at the technical colleges especially on the task clusters that the graduates were deficient in. On the job remedial training should be provided by employers to remedy the very low skills acquired by graduates of EIM in some task clusters in industrial installation
IRJET-Graduate Employability in the Field of Construction ManagementIRJET Journal
This document examines the employability of graduates in the field of construction management in India. It conducted a survey of post-graduate students and industry professionals to understand the gaps between education and employment. The survey found that students face difficulties in finding jobs and being prepared for work. Industry reported lacks in the skills of new graduates. Suggestions were made to integrate additional topics into curriculums to better prepare future engineers for the job market. The study aims to improve university education and industry partnerships to enhance graduate employability in construction fields.
Careers in engineering are repeatedly amending and cover many distinct areas which demands specific skills. Here are some of the types of engineering careers.
To get more details, visit us at : https://www.avantikauniversity.edu.in/engineering-colleges/types-of-engineering-careers.php
Mechanical Engineers in Corporate worldvivatechijri
In today's Digitization, every business is trying to become digital in terms of operations. After the
COVID-19 breakdown, about 60 percent of businesses have transformed into digital form. In the case of the
manufacturing world, this digitization is nothing but industry 5.O.Now a days many of the mechanical engineers
are recruited in Corporate because of the integrity they possess. Having said that it's also a bitter truth that
many mechanical engineers lack the skills that are needed in the corporate world. Due to which they tend to
miss the targets. This study investigates the problems faced by fresh mechanical graduates in the corporate
world and how to overcome them. This study is significant because, after COVID -19 outbreak, HR wants a
personality that can be best at the factory shop floor as well as in-office with desired skills.
11.higher institution students’ access to information and communications tech...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that explored higher education students' access to information and communications technology (ICT) and how it impacts their preparation for the labor market in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study hypothesized that students' access to ICT is low, that access improves labor market preparation, and higher access leads to better preparation. It surveyed 450 students across three higher institutions using questionnaires. Results showed access to ICT is significantly low, students with access had better labor market preparation, and higher access improved preparation. The study recommends Nigerian higher institutions diversify curricula to better meet labor market expectations.
Examining the Preparedness of Water Program Graduates in Egypt: Industries Pe...IIJSRJournal
Egypt's ability to fulfill present and forecast water demands must be improved urgently. The Nile River feeds Egypt's industrial and agricultural sectors with 55.5 cubic kilometers of fresh water every year and drinking water for the inhabitants. It provides 95 percent of the country's accessible water, 85 percent of it used for agricultural purposes. Most Egyptian water program graduates lack the necessary skills to meet Egypt's present and future water needs despite this urgent necessity. To adequately serve the stakeholders of the water industry in Egypt, water programs must evolve. Universities should look not only at what is being taught but also at how it is being taught. To address this, and as part of the United States Agency for International Development funded “Center of Excellence in Water,” the most demanded skills required by industry were solicited so that curriculum revisions and delivery methods can be implemented to prepare students with these necessary skills. This paper presents the results of a survey to solicit non-academic professionals’ expectations for water graduates in Egypt. Data were collected from 48 water professionals and resource management specialists. To prepare a water graduate valued by industry, the water curriculum should be modified to deliver the skills necessary to meet the demands of the Egyptian water sector. The survey results may have applications for water science and engineering worldwide.
Industrial Installation Skills Acquired and Job Performance of Graduates of E...theijes
This study was conducted to determine level of skills acquired and job performance of graduates of electrical installation and maintenance work (EIM) trade of technical colleges in industrial installation in north eastern Nigeria with a view of finding information that will help solve low level of skill acquisition and job performance of the graduates in order to sustain the graduates’ human and job security for national development. The study was guided by two research questions and one hypothesis. Descriptive survey research design based on core self-evaluation was used for the study. The population for the study consisted of 313 graduate of electrical installation and maintenance work trade and 82 work place supervisors in 33 public establishment in north eastern Nigeria. The entire population was used for the study. Two sets of structured questionnaires were used for data collection. Each of the questionnaires has 32 items in four task cluster within two major sections. The instrument was validated by three electrical technology lecturers form ModibboAdama University of Technology, Yola and three EIM teachers and workshop based supervisor each from government science and technical college and federal ministry of works and jos respectively. The entire validated instrument was tested for internal consistence using the cronbach Alpha method which yielded reliability coefficient of 0.85. The data for the study were analyzed using the mean, mean of means and z-test statistical methods using the SPSS 17.0 for windows. Findings of the study include among others that the graduate of electrical installation and maintenance works trade of technical colleges in north eastern Nigeria moderately acquired skills in installation of MICC cables and slightly acquired skills in installation of ducks and trunking task clusters respectively of the industrial installation module. While the graduate exhibited moderate level of job performance in installation of MICC cables and low job performance in installation of ducks and trunking tasks clusters, there was no significance difference in the mean response of graduate and supervisor on level of job performance of graduate in industrial installation module as a whole. It was recommended among others that government should provide adequate training facilities at the technical colleges especially on the task clusters that the graduates were deficient in. On the job remedial training should be provided by employers to remedy the very low skills acquired by graduates of EIM in some task clusters in industrial installation
IRJET-Graduate Employability in the Field of Construction ManagementIRJET Journal
This document examines the employability of graduates in the field of construction management in India. It conducted a survey of post-graduate students and industry professionals to understand the gaps between education and employment. The survey found that students face difficulties in finding jobs and being prepared for work. Industry reported lacks in the skills of new graduates. Suggestions were made to integrate additional topics into curriculums to better prepare future engineers for the job market. The study aims to improve university education and industry partnerships to enhance graduate employability in construction fields.
Careers in engineering are repeatedly amending and cover many distinct areas which demands specific skills. Here are some of the types of engineering careers.
To get more details, visit us at : https://www.avantikauniversity.edu.in/engineering-colleges/types-of-engineering-careers.php
Mechanical Engineers in Corporate worldvivatechijri
In today's Digitization, every business is trying to become digital in terms of operations. After the
COVID-19 breakdown, about 60 percent of businesses have transformed into digital form. In the case of the
manufacturing world, this digitization is nothing but industry 5.O.Now a days many of the mechanical engineers
are recruited in Corporate because of the integrity they possess. Having said that it's also a bitter truth that
many mechanical engineers lack the skills that are needed in the corporate world. Due to which they tend to
miss the targets. This study investigates the problems faced by fresh mechanical graduates in the corporate
world and how to overcome them. This study is significant because, after COVID -19 outbreak, HR wants a
personality that can be best at the factory shop floor as well as in-office with desired skills.
Mechanical engineering is one of the largest and broadest engineering fields, dealing with power generation and machine design. Mechanical engineers work in many industries designing, planning, and overseeing construction of various systems and developing new materials and technologies. The mechanical engineering department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville provides courses, experienced faculty, well-equipped labs, and scholarships to students. Graduates have found positions with average starting salaries of $65,000 per annum at companies like Shell, ExxonMobil, Boeing, and Lockheed.
Industrial engineering is founded on the idea that there is always a better way. This mantra rings true in everything an industrial engineer does, from lean manufacturing to six sigma, to quality control and ergonomics. This paper demonstrates the uniqueness of this discipline, the impact its techniques has in sectors outside of manufacturing, and the positive effects it has on businesses.
This document summarizes the Engineering Projects Exhibition (EPEX) 2018 organized to showcase innovative engineering projects by undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. 30 projects involving 36 students from various universities were exhibited. Projects were evaluated based on criteria like economic justification, innovative design, work done, market value and uniqueness. The top 3 projects received cash prizes and certificates, while special awards were given. The event was sponsored through donations and aimed to stimulate innovation and technical skills among students.
Table of contents - current issue - march 2019, volume 10, number 2ijseajournal
The International Journal of Software Engineering & Applications (IJSEA) is a bi-monthly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of the Software Engineering & Applications. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on understanding Modern software engineering concepts & establishing new collaborations in these areas.
The relevance of the study is determined by the fact that a higher education institution
allows for the implementation of innovative research based on its own development and
management of intellectual activity. In order to determine the possibility of managing
innovative developments, it is advisable at the university to integrate the system of
intelligent control and form an innovation management body.
The novelty of the research is determined by the fact that for the first time in the
domestic practice a question is being investigated regarding the intellectual management
of higher education institutions as well as the forms of integration of innovative activity.
Higher education institutions in various countries allow us to determine how innovative
forms can be implemented in a managerial aspect, depending on the capabilities of the
university and its technological focus. Each of the participants in innovation requires
constant monitoring and coordination of various bodies. In this regard, it is necessary to
clearly understand how to organize a particular activity in the framework of interuniversity
cooperation.
Methodologically, the article is based on the study of historical and theoretical
experience, as well as a set of parameters, which are determined based on the general
conditions for the formation of management decisions.
The practical applicability of the article is revealed in the direction of the activity to
increase the share of innovative products, both technological and intellectual, in the
practical activities of the university.
The document summarizes information about graduate programs offered at Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus located in Mesa, Arizona. Over 9,700 students are enrolled in applied professional and technological degree programs at the 600-acre campus. Graduate students have access to over 160,000 square feet of research lab space and conducted $8.5 million in research in 2010-2011. Degree programs include fields like agribusiness, aviation, cognitive science, computing, engineering technology, environmental technology, and more.
Sme education foundation 2009 institute for aoe presentation in phoenixNAFCareerAcads
The document discusses the SME Education Foundation's support of manufacturing education programs for middle school and high school students. It highlights the foundation's investments in youth programs, scholarships, and grants totaling over $24 million. It also notes the predicted shortage of skilled manufacturing workers and emphasizes the importance of STEM education and hands-on learning opportunities in preparing students for careers in manufacturing.
University of Illinois - Office of Corporate Relations - autonomous vehiclesUIUC Corporate Relations
The University of Illinois hosts various labs and research groups spanning multiple disciplines that conduct autonomous vehicle research. These groups focus on all areas of autonomous vehicle production, design, and implementation. Students can learn about autonomous vehicles through academic programs from introductory to graduate levels across many fields like computer science, law, and mathematics. The University aims to advance autonomous vehicle technology and produce innovations to help self-driving vehicles be implemented faster through its extensive research.
New state legislation is proposed that could limit or eliminate the University of Minnesota's inclusion of uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) in its aerospace engineering and mechanics (AEM) curriculum. While most bills target law enforcement drone use, one proposal would restrict drone ownership. AEM professors express concern this could impact students' applied learning but understand privacy concerns. They advocate educating the public on UAV benefits beyond law enforcement like agriculture and infrastructure inspection. A recent poll found over 60% of Minnesotans worry about data collection.
This document provides information about new academic institutions joining the PACE program from China, India, and the US. It also announces that the PACE Forum will be held virtually through webinars. Finally, it lists the current academic institutions that are part of the global PACE network from countries around the world.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team works on a 2-year cycle to design, fabricate, and test their vehicles for solar challenges. Their current project will participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge. Working on the solar car projects provides students with practical experience applying their classroom knowledge to build functioning prototypes. It also helps them develop skills relevant to industries like automotive, as well as fundraising, communication, and teamwork abilities. The projects aim to further solar technology research and promote sustainable energy sources.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team undertakes projects over a 2 year cycle in 3 phases: design, fabrication, and vehicle testing. Students benefit from hands-on experience applying their knowledge, developing skills relevant to industries like automotive, and learning to coordinate, fundraise, and work as a team. The current project aims to participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge to further the research and practical application of solar electric vehicles and sustainable energy sources.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team undertakes projects over a 2 year cycle in 3 phases: design, fabrication, and vehicle testing. Students benefit by gaining practical experience applying their theoretical knowledge and skills like project coordination, fundraising, and teamwork. The current project will participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge to further the aims of more practical solar electric vehicles and sustainable energy promotion.
Running Head External Sources of dataExternal Sourc.docxjeanettehully
Running Head: External Sources of data
External Sources of data
Name of Student
Institutional Affiliation
Introduction
In an attempt to establish the viability of a perceived opportunity, an academic program, or a rising student market in a particular field ought to be considered (Freeman et al.., 2016 p.27). Apart from the internal institutional data, external sources such as employer expectations and occupational statistics also normally act as relevant sources of data. The evaluation using external data sources is typically done to establish if the opportunity under evaluation exists and to determine whether they should introduce the institution to the chance. Academic program developers have always used this type of data sources to improve on specific programs to increase their effectiveness in the market place.
Employer expectations
When students apply for a particular course, their main concern is usually the job market. These observations are highly indicative of how many academic programs typically operate within the market place. When doing evaluations, educational program developers work highly depends on data collected from the employers through the advisory boards. The main aim of this is to ensure that the curriculum is significant and the students are most likely to get jobs after their graduation (Freeman et al.., 2016, p.15).
Data relevant to the academic program
One of the crucial data that can be obtained from the employers is the relevance and effectiveness of the programs in the career opportunities they offer. This types of data can accurately be obtained from the alumni who might provide vital information about how well the program prepared them for the career they are undertaking.
Based on the study program overview, the students are expected to acquire problem-solving skills, computational abilities, think critically and creatively and also have excellent communication skills (Case Study Program Overview, Jamestown College, 2017). This skill is in rhyme with what most employees usually look for during employment.
Occupational statistics
Occupational statistics refers to the duties and responsibilities that come along with a job. They are mainly described in the job description, whereby the employers clearly outline the required technical skills for the job opportunity. This information proves essential for self-evaluation of applicants who automatically figure out if they are qualified or not. Academic program developers also use this information and compare it to a program being provided based on the performance of the students. The effectiveness of such programs is easily determined this way by deciding on which programs to do away with or expand them into specialized subfields (Freeman et al.., 2016, p.15).
Data relevant to the academic program
Some of the data that can be collected from these sources include the main opportunities that have so far been presented in the job market about th ...
Jonathan Whittle is seeking graduate opportunities in the healthcare sector to gain engineering experience and develop skills. He has a MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Loughborough University and relevant industry experience at Covidien USA and Siemens. His experience includes designing medical devices, manufacturing prototypes, and improving healthcare engineering processes. He aims to use his engineering abilities to improve healthcare quality and help push the boundaries of the field.
Staff training on autonomous vehicle by SUNY, USASathishShetty13
1) The document outlines a short term course on autonomous vehicle technologies to be held from March 4-6, 2024 at MITE in Moodabidri, India.
2) The course will cover topics like AI in autonomous vehicles, smart sensors for autonomous driving, detecting and tracking road users and objects, and road lane detection and lane line identification.
3) The resource person for the course is Dr. Yong Wang, an associate professor from Binghamton University, USA with expertise in industrial engineering and systems science.
This document provides information about the MSc in Automotive Engineering program at Cranfield University. The 1-year program aims to provide graduates with technical skills and experience to work in the automotive industry. The course includes 10 compulsory modules covering topics like vehicle dynamics and powertrain systems. It also includes a group design project, individual research thesis project, and access to automotive testing facilities. The program prepares students for careers in areas like engine design, hybrid vehicles, and automotive research.
This document provides a summary of Promod Vohra's professional experience, including his current role as Chief of Global HR and Senior VP of Talent Strategy at American Cybersystems Group, and previous roles as Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University and Electrical Engineering Technology Coordinator at NIU. It outlines his responsibilities and accomplishments in growing enrollment and research funding, developing innovative programs, maintaining accreditation, and building corporate and community partnerships in both positions over nearly 30 years in higher education administration and leadership.
An Electrical And Computer Startup Kit For Fundamentals Of Engineering (FE) ExamAmber Ford
This document describes the development of an electrical and computer startup kit for engineering technology students preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. The kit was created by five faculty members and aimed to provide concise review and practice in key topics covered on the electrical/computer portion of the FE exam. It drew from various university resources and utilized NCEES practice exams to simulate the real exam. Students used the kit, first taking a diagnostic pre-test, then rigorous preparation, and finally a post-practice exam. A survey found the kit helped students reinforce fundamentals and score higher on the exam. The goal was to better prepare technology students for this important professional exam.
ASME is an international professional organization that promotes mechanical engineering. It provides opportunities for students including design competitions, internships, e-mentoring, scholarships, and access to technical references through its e-library. The IIT Kharagpur student chapter of ASME organizes various programs for students to gain experience and connect with professionals in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical engineering is one of the largest and broadest engineering fields, dealing with power generation and machine design. Mechanical engineers work in many industries designing, planning, and overseeing construction of various systems and developing new materials and technologies. The mechanical engineering department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville provides courses, experienced faculty, well-equipped labs, and scholarships to students. Graduates have found positions with average starting salaries of $65,000 per annum at companies like Shell, ExxonMobil, Boeing, and Lockheed.
Industrial engineering is founded on the idea that there is always a better way. This mantra rings true in everything an industrial engineer does, from lean manufacturing to six sigma, to quality control and ergonomics. This paper demonstrates the uniqueness of this discipline, the impact its techniques has in sectors outside of manufacturing, and the positive effects it has on businesses.
This document summarizes the Engineering Projects Exhibition (EPEX) 2018 organized to showcase innovative engineering projects by undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. 30 projects involving 36 students from various universities were exhibited. Projects were evaluated based on criteria like economic justification, innovative design, work done, market value and uniqueness. The top 3 projects received cash prizes and certificates, while special awards were given. The event was sponsored through donations and aimed to stimulate innovation and technical skills among students.
Table of contents - current issue - march 2019, volume 10, number 2ijseajournal
The International Journal of Software Engineering & Applications (IJSEA) is a bi-monthly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of the Software Engineering & Applications. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on understanding Modern software engineering concepts & establishing new collaborations in these areas.
The relevance of the study is determined by the fact that a higher education institution
allows for the implementation of innovative research based on its own development and
management of intellectual activity. In order to determine the possibility of managing
innovative developments, it is advisable at the university to integrate the system of
intelligent control and form an innovation management body.
The novelty of the research is determined by the fact that for the first time in the
domestic practice a question is being investigated regarding the intellectual management
of higher education institutions as well as the forms of integration of innovative activity.
Higher education institutions in various countries allow us to determine how innovative
forms can be implemented in a managerial aspect, depending on the capabilities of the
university and its technological focus. Each of the participants in innovation requires
constant monitoring and coordination of various bodies. In this regard, it is necessary to
clearly understand how to organize a particular activity in the framework of interuniversity
cooperation.
Methodologically, the article is based on the study of historical and theoretical
experience, as well as a set of parameters, which are determined based on the general
conditions for the formation of management decisions.
The practical applicability of the article is revealed in the direction of the activity to
increase the share of innovative products, both technological and intellectual, in the
practical activities of the university.
The document summarizes information about graduate programs offered at Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus located in Mesa, Arizona. Over 9,700 students are enrolled in applied professional and technological degree programs at the 600-acre campus. Graduate students have access to over 160,000 square feet of research lab space and conducted $8.5 million in research in 2010-2011. Degree programs include fields like agribusiness, aviation, cognitive science, computing, engineering technology, environmental technology, and more.
Sme education foundation 2009 institute for aoe presentation in phoenixNAFCareerAcads
The document discusses the SME Education Foundation's support of manufacturing education programs for middle school and high school students. It highlights the foundation's investments in youth programs, scholarships, and grants totaling over $24 million. It also notes the predicted shortage of skilled manufacturing workers and emphasizes the importance of STEM education and hands-on learning opportunities in preparing students for careers in manufacturing.
University of Illinois - Office of Corporate Relations - autonomous vehiclesUIUC Corporate Relations
The University of Illinois hosts various labs and research groups spanning multiple disciplines that conduct autonomous vehicle research. These groups focus on all areas of autonomous vehicle production, design, and implementation. Students can learn about autonomous vehicles through academic programs from introductory to graduate levels across many fields like computer science, law, and mathematics. The University aims to advance autonomous vehicle technology and produce innovations to help self-driving vehicles be implemented faster through its extensive research.
New state legislation is proposed that could limit or eliminate the University of Minnesota's inclusion of uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) in its aerospace engineering and mechanics (AEM) curriculum. While most bills target law enforcement drone use, one proposal would restrict drone ownership. AEM professors express concern this could impact students' applied learning but understand privacy concerns. They advocate educating the public on UAV benefits beyond law enforcement like agriculture and infrastructure inspection. A recent poll found over 60% of Minnesotans worry about data collection.
This document provides information about new academic institutions joining the PACE program from China, India, and the US. It also announces that the PACE Forum will be held virtually through webinars. Finally, it lists the current academic institutions that are part of the global PACE network from countries around the world.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team works on a 2-year cycle to design, fabricate, and test their vehicles for solar challenges. Their current project will participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge. Working on the solar car projects provides students with practical experience applying their classroom knowledge to build functioning prototypes. It also helps them develop skills relevant to industries like automotive, as well as fundraising, communication, and teamwork abilities. The projects aim to further solar technology research and promote sustainable energy sources.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team undertakes projects over a 2 year cycle in 3 phases: design, fabrication, and vehicle testing. Students benefit from hands-on experience applying their knowledge, developing skills relevant to industries like automotive, and learning to coordinate, fundraise, and work as a team. The current project aims to participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge to further the research and practical application of solar electric vehicles and sustainable energy sources.
The NSIT Solar Car Concept team builds solar electric vehicles to contribute to solar technology research and development. The team undertakes projects over a 2 year cycle in 3 phases: design, fabrication, and vehicle testing. Students benefit by gaining practical experience applying their theoretical knowledge and skills like project coordination, fundraising, and teamwork. The current project will participate in the 2014 American Solar Challenge to further the aims of more practical solar electric vehicles and sustainable energy promotion.
Running Head External Sources of dataExternal Sourc.docxjeanettehully
Running Head: External Sources of data
External Sources of data
Name of Student
Institutional Affiliation
Introduction
In an attempt to establish the viability of a perceived opportunity, an academic program, or a rising student market in a particular field ought to be considered (Freeman et al.., 2016 p.27). Apart from the internal institutional data, external sources such as employer expectations and occupational statistics also normally act as relevant sources of data. The evaluation using external data sources is typically done to establish if the opportunity under evaluation exists and to determine whether they should introduce the institution to the chance. Academic program developers have always used this type of data sources to improve on specific programs to increase their effectiveness in the market place.
Employer expectations
When students apply for a particular course, their main concern is usually the job market. These observations are highly indicative of how many academic programs typically operate within the market place. When doing evaluations, educational program developers work highly depends on data collected from the employers through the advisory boards. The main aim of this is to ensure that the curriculum is significant and the students are most likely to get jobs after their graduation (Freeman et al.., 2016, p.15).
Data relevant to the academic program
One of the crucial data that can be obtained from the employers is the relevance and effectiveness of the programs in the career opportunities they offer. This types of data can accurately be obtained from the alumni who might provide vital information about how well the program prepared them for the career they are undertaking.
Based on the study program overview, the students are expected to acquire problem-solving skills, computational abilities, think critically and creatively and also have excellent communication skills (Case Study Program Overview, Jamestown College, 2017). This skill is in rhyme with what most employees usually look for during employment.
Occupational statistics
Occupational statistics refers to the duties and responsibilities that come along with a job. They are mainly described in the job description, whereby the employers clearly outline the required technical skills for the job opportunity. This information proves essential for self-evaluation of applicants who automatically figure out if they are qualified or not. Academic program developers also use this information and compare it to a program being provided based on the performance of the students. The effectiveness of such programs is easily determined this way by deciding on which programs to do away with or expand them into specialized subfields (Freeman et al.., 2016, p.15).
Data relevant to the academic program
Some of the data that can be collected from these sources include the main opportunities that have so far been presented in the job market about th ...
Jonathan Whittle is seeking graduate opportunities in the healthcare sector to gain engineering experience and develop skills. He has a MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Loughborough University and relevant industry experience at Covidien USA and Siemens. His experience includes designing medical devices, manufacturing prototypes, and improving healthcare engineering processes. He aims to use his engineering abilities to improve healthcare quality and help push the boundaries of the field.
Staff training on autonomous vehicle by SUNY, USASathishShetty13
1) The document outlines a short term course on autonomous vehicle technologies to be held from March 4-6, 2024 at MITE in Moodabidri, India.
2) The course will cover topics like AI in autonomous vehicles, smart sensors for autonomous driving, detecting and tracking road users and objects, and road lane detection and lane line identification.
3) The resource person for the course is Dr. Yong Wang, an associate professor from Binghamton University, USA with expertise in industrial engineering and systems science.
This document provides information about the MSc in Automotive Engineering program at Cranfield University. The 1-year program aims to provide graduates with technical skills and experience to work in the automotive industry. The course includes 10 compulsory modules covering topics like vehicle dynamics and powertrain systems. It also includes a group design project, individual research thesis project, and access to automotive testing facilities. The program prepares students for careers in areas like engine design, hybrid vehicles, and automotive research.
This document provides a summary of Promod Vohra's professional experience, including his current role as Chief of Global HR and Senior VP of Talent Strategy at American Cybersystems Group, and previous roles as Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University and Electrical Engineering Technology Coordinator at NIU. It outlines his responsibilities and accomplishments in growing enrollment and research funding, developing innovative programs, maintaining accreditation, and building corporate and community partnerships in both positions over nearly 30 years in higher education administration and leadership.
An Electrical And Computer Startup Kit For Fundamentals Of Engineering (FE) ExamAmber Ford
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1. Undergraduate Research in Automotive Manufacturing Systems at
Auburn University
J. Valenzuela1, G.A. Davis, and L. Sims
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Auburn University, AL, USA
Index Terms: undergraduate research, automotive research, manufacturing systems, industrial engineering.
Abstract
In order to address the research needs of the growing automotive manufacturing industry and the new
employment opportunities for engineering students in the southern United States, we have developed a
research experience for undergraduate (REU) site with a focus on automotive manufacturing systems. The
REU is currently funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for three years. The site consists of
hosting ten engineering undergraduate students from different academic institutions each year for an 8-week
summer research experience at Auburn University. The REU Site provides participating students with hands-
on experiences in research and encourages them to pursue a research career in engineering as well as
advanced degrees. In this paper, we describe our experiences with the REU site in terms of student
recruitment and selection, communication, program administration, organizational involvement, and research
results. We also provide an analysis on student and faculty feedback following the first year of the program.
I. AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN ALABAMA
The effect of globalization is dramatically changing the face of the automotive manufacturing industry in
the United States [7]. Due to business incentives, rural development, and low-cost labor available in the
southern states, foreign automotive manufacturers and their suppliers have recently established
manufacturing complexes of production facilities in the southeast. In Alabama, these include industry leaders
such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz. In the southeast, the automotive industry
accounts for more than 150,000 jobs, and the region has the greatest employment expansion rate of any
geographic region in the U.S. A study conducted by the University of Alabama Huntsville reported 263
automotive related plants in the state of Alabama alone [1], encompassing 44,834 jobs in 2005, an increase
of 44% from 2003. The study also indicates that there were 29 new automotive related plants established in
Alabama between 2004 and 2005. Recent expansion announcements by Toyota (in Huntsville, AL),
Mercedes (in Vance, AL), Honda (in Lincoln, AL), and Hyundai (in Montgomery, AL) demonstrate that the
growth of the automotive industry in Alabama has not yet finished [4]. These newly expanded facilities are
some of the most advanced assembly and manufacturing plants in North America. Hyundai, for example,
constructed a $1.1 billion plant in Montgomery, AL (about 60 miles from Auburn University) and employs
more than 3300 workers. This year, KIA Motors Corp., a subsidiary of Korean automaker Hyundai, has
begun the construction of a $1.2 billion manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, which is about one half
hour from Auburn University.
International automotive suppliers have also been attracted to Alabama. Hyundai has more than
72 suppliers located in the U.S., primarily in Alabama. Uni-Tech, a Korean automotive supplier that
produces a variety of automation technology products for tier one suppliers of Hyundai, has opened in
Tallassee, Alabama. Maxforma Plastics LLC, a division of the leading Korean plastics manufacturer Hanwha
L & C Corporation, has located one of its plants in Opelika, Alabama. Mando America Corp., a maker of
brakes, suspension and steering systems, expanded its facility and relocated its U.S. headquarters from
Detroit to Opelika. Fig. 1 provides an illustration of the widespread automotive supplier base within
Alabama [1] and some of the REU student activities.
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2. Fig. 1. Automotive Suppliers in Alabama and REU Student Activities
II. REU SITE DESCRIPTION
In order to address the research needs of the growing automotive manufacturing industry and the new
employment opportunities for engineering students, we have established an REU Site with a focus on
automotive manufacturing systems. The REU Site hosts 10 undergraduate students each year for an 8-week
summer research experience at Auburn University.
The short-term objectives of the program are:
• Educate qualified students to develop a diverse engineering research experience to prepare them for
future engineering careers
• Expand student participation in multi-disciplinary engineering research.
The long-term objectives are:
• Motivate qualified undergraduate engineering students to conduct research and to solve challenging
problems that involve technology, people, and capital.
• Encourage students to attend graduate school
• Track participants in the early stages of their career to quantify the impact of their REU experience.
The recruitment of students for this REU Site is based on their career goals, academic achievement, and
interest in the automotive manufacturing industry. They are recruited through advertisements, personal
invitations, and by research faculty involved with the REU Site program. To recruit industrial engineers, we
sent emails to the Council of Industrial Engineering Department Heads (CIEADH) and also directly to every
student chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) in the U.S. We have developed a Web site [8] for
the student recruitment and selection process. In support of NSF goals to recruit women, underrepresented
minorities, and persons with disabilities in research, we used the national website of Society of Women
Engineers (SWE). Additionally, our college hosts the BellSouth Minority Engineering Program which is
involved with our Department to recruit underrepresented minorities nationwide. Our recruitment efforts are
also directed toward colleges where research is not their principal activity.
Immediately after the deadline passed for students to apply for the Auburn ISE-REU, all the applications
were input into an Access database for analysis. Our goal was to have a diverse group from many different
institutions (especially those without research opportunities for students), matching the student’s primary or
secondary research interest to an appropriate project, and matching the student’s undergraduate studies and
coursework to projects. We also considered the student’s GPA and their interest and/or experience in the
automotive industry. After this analysis, 10 applicants were chosen for invitations and all 10 accepted. Our
REU students included 7 males and 3 females including 3 ethnic minorities. They came from 10 different
universities and from 9 states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North
Carolina, Oklahama). Most of the students were matched to their 1st or 2nd research area of choice. All of
the students were either junior or senior Industrial or Mechanical Engineering majors.
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3. The REU Site benefits from current research activities at Auburn University that involve multidisciplinary
efforts between the Departments of Industrial and Systems Engineering [3], Mechanical and Materials
Engineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Some of these research activities are performed
under the NSF Industry / University Cooperative Research Center (the only IUCRC located in Alabama) and
the Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics (CAVE) [2]. At Auburn, this research center provides a rich
research environment as it is dedicated to working with industry in developing and implementing new
technologies for the packaging and manufacturing of electronics with special emphasis on the cost, harsh
environment, and reliability requirements of the automotive industry. The center focuses on the vehicle
electronics supply chain including tier one suppliers, such as DaimlerChrysler Electronics and Yazaki’s
NACOM facility, as well as component and materials suppliers including ST Microelectronics and Cookson
Electronics. The center also includes other non-automotive vehicle designers, notably, NASA and the US
Government’s Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) operation. These industrial partners
routinely guest lecture within the classroom to promote a better understanding of “real world” applications of
vehicle electronics technology.
Our REU Site provides participating students with hands-on experiences in research and encourages them
to pursue a research career in engineering. The participants are involved in projects that aim to expose them
to theory and practice of problem solving techniques involving data collection, statistical analysis,
computational modeling, and experimental design of problems related to the automotive manufacturing
industry. We offer structured training activities to guide experiences in research. During the 8-week period,
we offer seminars on research methods, safe laboratory practices, research ethics, intellectual property, and
commercialization techniques. We prepare students pertaining to their professional development as well by
offering workshops on oral presentations and technical report writing. A seminar on how to apply to
graduate schools is also part of the training. These seminars are organized by the PIs with the support of staff
from the Library and the Graduate School at Auburn University. During the first few weeks, we introduce
the students to skills such as literature searching and review, research design, laboratory research techniques,
written and oral presentation, as well as working in a team environment. Students participate in their research
projects starting the first week of their REU experience. Table 1 provides the agenda of the program for
2007. Visits to automotive related companies provide students with exposure to advanced technologies, and
an appreciation and insight into engineering issues of industrial applications.
Table 1: List of Activities of 2007 REU Site
Week Professional Activity Social Activity
1 Research Methods Opening lunch
2 Library Research Skills
3 Industry Visit to Hyundai Automotive and a Pizza Night
logistics tour of a minor league baseball
stadium
4 Research Involving Humans
5 Sharing Research Findings Atlanta Aquarium & Baseball
6 Industry Visit to Mercedes Benz
7 Career Development Burger Night
8 Graduate School opportunities
9 Industry visit to Mando America Corp
10 Poster Session Appreciation Dinner
A faculty mentor, a faculty advisor, and a graduate student are assigned to each REU student. They
provide the necessary guidance, encouragement, and support to the students. The PIs make sure that the
research projects provide the students with opportunities to learn the fundamentals of research and apply
them to solve real world problems. We look for research projects that involve activities such as data
collection, data analysis, system modeling, result interpretation, report writing, and poster presentation.
Although participating students interact one on one with their faculty mentors, seminars and workshops are
conducted in a group. Engineering professionals from local companies are invited to give technical
presentations. We have also social events where student participants and faculty sponsors interact in a more
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4. informal setting. The students live in a university residence hall which is within a five-minute walk to
campus. We provide lockers, computers, and desks for the REU students in one of the labs in the Industrial
Engineering department, in close proximity to the mentors and graduate students. This also allows the
students to have informal interaction with each other during the work day.
The mentors and graduate students are primarily concerned with the research efforts of the REU student.
Each of the PI’s also serves as an advisor to 3-4 of the REU students. The advisor’s role is to help resolve
any problems that might arise for the students in housing, meals, transportation, relationships with other
REU students or their mentors, etc. In this way, we could insure that corrective action is taken quickly if
problems arise.
III. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT
The REU Site is hosted by the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at Auburn
University. Auburn University is one of the South's premier land grant institutions and the largest university
in Alabama, with an enrollment of approximately 23,000. The university provides the highest priority of
resource allocation to undergraduate and graduate education and research. The Department of Industrial and
Systems Engineering has a long and respectable reputation in providing an excellent teaching and producing
high quality research. The Department has been awarding degrees since 1931 and has over 4,000 living
alumni. The undergraduate program is ranked 26th and the graduate program ranked 20th by Gourman
Reports [6]. In 2008, U.S. News and World Reports ranked the ISE program 21st in the nation and 15th
among public institutions. The ISE program is the highest ranked engineering program at Auburn
University. The Department offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in industrial and systems
engineering. The annual research expenditures are over $1.5 million.
The technical capability existing at Auburn University in vehicle technology and Auburn’s commitment to
the automotive industry is shown in part by the development of a new minor in Automotive Engineering &
Manufacturing. The minor includes courses in vehicle design, power-train performance, and automotive
manufacturing systems. This educational program builds on several existing courses in vehicle design and
performance, materials, electronics, devices, and manufacturing. It also adds new courses targeting the
educational needs of the automotive industrial or manufacturing engineer. The educational program has
involved a multidisciplinary effort between the Departments of Industrial and Systems Engineering and
Mechanical and Materials Engineering. This program was initiated by a recent $400,000 award from the
National Science Foundation (NSF) for undergraduate automotive education.
The ISE Department currently has six full professors, three associate professors, two assistant professors,
and one research assistant professor. The Department is very much a mid-sized department relative to all
other Industrial Engineering departments in the U.S. The Department is within the Samuel Ginn College of
Engineering, which is home to three of the seven Auburn University Peaks of Excellence, as well as to
twelve research centers, and numerous department laboratories. In addition to two computer laboratories
with a total of 40 personal computers with technical software, the Department has numerous laboratories
dedicated to occupational safety and ergonomics, electronics manufacturing, and machining and metrology.
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is in the final stages of constructing the new $108-million
Transportation Technology Center. The Department has recently moved into the new Shelby Transportation
Technology Center (figure 2). The Center is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms that
support the Department's mission of teaching, research, and service. Participating students have access to the
Auburn University Libraries that contain over 2.7 million volumes as well as 2.6 government documents and
2.5 million microforms. The Libraries receive over 35,000 current periodicals, many which are available
online. In addition, the library provides access to over 227 electronic databases.
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5. Fig. 2. Research facilities
Last year, the Industrial and Systems Engineering department purchased and installed two major new
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines (see figure 3). The addition of these two industrial grade
machines, along with the recent department upgrade to MasterCAM X and Eclipse, provide us with state-of-
the-art CAD/CAM/CNC research equipment. A primary leverage for additional research equipment is
CAVE. This center offers superior laboratory equipment such as a MPM solder paste screen printer, AQ
Assembleon Placement Machine, Heller Reflow Oven, Phoenix X-Ray Machine, Viscom Inspection
Machine, and CAM/Lot Dispense Machine. Ergonomics and safety equipment available to undergraduate
students includes; physiological monitoring (heart rate, blood pressure, and EMG), biomechanical equipment
(force plate, balance master, lumbar motion monitor, and Vicon Motion Capture System). Additionally, the
labs are equipped with a number of hand-held human factors and environmental (noise, thermal, and
vibration) testing equipment.
Fig. 3. ISE New CNC Machines
A. Representative Sample of Automotive Manufacturing System Research Projects
1) Improving the Inspection Process of Automotive Audio Systems
The inspection process of an audio system manufactured by Siemens VDO, a tier one supplier to the
automotive industry located in Huntsville, Alabama, involves a series of 124 tests. Due to the fact that
more than one million systems are manufactured every year, even a small reduction in the testing time
would greatly impact the cost drivers of production cost and profit. The inspection tests are categorized
into three types, namely functional, calibration, and procedural. The calibration tests are performed early in
the inspection process and precede the functional tests. Certain precedence constraints also exist among the
calibration tests. Functional tests, on the other hand, do not have any precedence relationships among
themselves but most require all calibration tests to be completed before them. Procedure tests do not have
any precedence relationships among them or with the other calibration and functional tests. There are 65
calibration tests, 55 functional tests, and 4 procedure tests in the inspection process of an audio system.
Once a fault is detected on a unit, the inspection process is terminated and the unit is sent for repair. The
objective of this project was to find the sequence in which the tests should be carried out so that the
expected total inspection time can be minimized while satisfying all precedence constraints.
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6. Fig. 4. Inspection Station of an Automotive Audio System.
The student was involved with modeling the optimization problem and using collected data
corresponding to inspection times of each test and the number of defects from the production lines of the
electronics manufacturer (see figure 4). The data was used as a basis to characterize inspection times and
probabilities of failure for developing the optimization model.
2) Characterizing Automotive Manufacturing Tasks in Terms of Fatigue Measurements
This project was designed to measure physiological work loads associated with tasks typically
associated with certain aspects of automotive manufacturing (see figure 5). The underlying safety and
ergonomic principles are directly applicable to the development and modification of work-rest schedules
of interest to automotive manufacturers and their associated suppliers. This research project integrated
two REU engineering undergraduate students into a project team comprised of safety & human factors
graduate students, and the faculty mentor, to design, construct (experimental apparatus), collect human
performance data, analyze, propose improvements to existing work-rest rotation schedules, and write a
project report, dealing with all aspects of the study. The project team completed enough of the initial
effort (obtain human subjects testing approval, construct initial test apparatus) timed such that the
undergraduate students were seamlessly integrated into the project without unnecessary delay. The
undergraduates work closely on all parts of the project, under the direct supervision of industrial
engineering senior doctoral students, and are monitored daily by the faculty mentor.
Fig. 5. An Assembly Task
The project intends to characterize each particular task in terms of the physiological, biomechanical,
and psychophysical consequences to the worker. An experimental apparatus, typical of automotive
manufacturing environments (large shelving unit and assembly line section) has been constructed in a
laboratory setting, providing a controlled environment. Four measures (physiological, biomechanical,
psychophysical and work measurement) were determined. The REU undergraduates learned to use
laboratory techniques to collect basic human performance data typically associated with ergonomics
research projects.
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7. IV. PROGRAM ASSESMENT
To assess our program objectives, we conducted two surveys. One survey was administered during the
first day of the research program and a second survey was carried out during the last day of the program.
During the entry survey, the students were asked questions pertaining to how they selected the REU
program, the quality of the application process, effectiveness of communication with program PIs,
assessment of their previous technical knowledge on automotive manufacturing, and statement of their
demographics. During the survey after the program was completed, the students were asked questions
pertaining the quality of the housing and meals, quality of the provided information during orientation, and
effectiveness of the communication during the REU program. They were also asked to rate the workshops,
tours, social activities, the mentors, and program leaders. In this report, we provide a sample of the answers
to three important questions that we think summarize the success of our program during the first year.
A. Question 1: Rate the people that you were involved with in the project. Choose from the following list of
ratings: Strongly Disagree, Disagree Somewhat, Neither Agree nor Disagree, Agree
Somewhat, Strongly Agree.
Results:
The Program leaders were helpful/accessible: 9 students 'Strongly Agreed' and 1 student 'Agreed
Somewhat'.
My advisor (non-technical) was helpful/accessible: 8 students 'Strongly Agreed' and 2 students
'Agreed Somewhat'.
The other REU students were helpful/accessible: 9 students 'Strongly Agreed' and one student
'Neither Agreed nor Disagreed'.
My mentor was helpful/accessible: 8 students 'Strongly Agreed', 1 student 'Neither Agreed nor
Disagreed', and 1 student 'Disagreed Somewhat'.
B. Question 2: What did you learn from your experience?
Answers:
“I learned more about what Industrial Engineering is and what areas it encompasses. I learned how
important it is to like what you are doing for work and that you should really like a research
project before you start it”.
“I learned the importance of ergonomics (with respect to physiology) in a manufacturing environment
and how it can be used as a lean manufacturing technique.”
“How to better motivate myself to work independently. Also, how to help form a cohesive group of
people when everyone is so different”.
“I learned how to do a literature review in a more systematic way and other research tools. I learned
different things to help with graduate school.
“Working with people is always a learning experience”.
“Persistence”.
“I leaned how to use Excel and Visual at a very advanced level. I saw algorithms that are usually
taught at a graduate level. I got to see state of the art plants (Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai)”.
C. Question 3: Has this REU experience changed your perception of automotive manufacturing research?
Answers:
“I didn't have any perception before. Now, I am more interested in research relating to automotive
manufacturing”.
“Yes, there are more things that can be applied to auto manufacturing than I had realized”.
“Yes, I can now see that suppliers are essential for the integrity of automotive assembly plants”.
“Yes, it has, I did not know much about the automotive industry. This program helped me to learn
more information about it! I enjoyed all the plant visits and hands on learning”.
“Yes, it was nice to see many different types of factories and how they manufacture differently but
similarly”.
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8. “Yes, it has helped me realize there are many aspects of the automotive industry that relate to all
kinds of engineering”.
“Yes I came with no knowledge at all. Now I do know what research is; especially in automotive
manufacturing”.
On his REU exit survey, one of the students wrote “I plan on applying to Auburn University (for graduate
school). I feel as if I would get a great education here and have enjoyed every moment of this REU
program.” The student was true to his word, and he did apply and has been accepted to pursue his MS
degree in our Department starting Fall semester (08). He intends to work in the Ergonomics/Safety area, and
because of his outstanding undergraduate record and research experience during the REU, he has been
awarded a full tuition and stipend fellowship from the Department’s NIOSH funded Center for Occupational
Safety and Health. Additionally, a second REU student has been accepted to graduate school in our
Department, and we have had a repeat visit from a third REU student who intends to apply to our graduate
program, next year. We believe that we are very fortunate to be able to use the REU for recruiting some of
the nation’s best engineering students into our graduate program here at Auburn University. This indirect
benefit of the REU has truly been beneficial for our program and we look to repeat this experience this
summer, where ten students coming from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Louisiana Tech University,
Jacksonville State University, Rice University, University of Oklahoma, University of Arkansas Fayetteville,
University of Michigan, Auburn University, and Milwaukee School of Engineering will participate in the
program.
V. CONCLUSIONS
We believe our first summer’s REU program was successful based on the feedback from the participants.
However, we plan to continuously improve the REU program as we become more knowledgeable about the
processes of recruitment, administration, and execution of the program. Some of the improvements we
intend to make are discussed in this section. Although we believe that our participant population was
diverse, we plan to use an NSF-funded computer program developed by Dr. Juan Gilbert [5] at Auburn
University to help us choose our students for next summer’s REU. Also, we plan to lengthen the application
window to attract more applicants. The first summer we had all applicants living two to a room, except one
male and one female lived alone because there was an odd number (7-3). This arrangement required the
program to pay for one extra room and we received negative feedback about the “unequalness” from the
participants. We will attempt to have an even number of males/females for the remaining two REU
programs. We had some of the students work alone and some work on two-person teams and the feedback
received is that working on the teams was more productive and satisfying for the students and mentors. Next
summer we will have all the students work on two-person teams for their primary research project. This also
allows us to reduce the number of projects (and subsequently the number of mentors) from 10 to 5, which is
much easier to manage. We also plan to have our REU students interface with students attending REUs in
other departments at Auburn University. Another enhancement is that we will have our students give more
frequent and informal updates on their projects to each other, the PIs, and the mentors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This research program was supported by the National Science Foundation under the grant ECS-0648112.
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[4] Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, http://www.edpa.org/developments/developments_Jan_06.htm.
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