My current research areas are related to engineering education with regards to ethics, leadership, and sociotechnical problem solving. Additionally, I begun an undergraduate research program focused on standardization and advance dynamic testing of outdoor gear, including dynamic modeling and advanced data science applications.
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For the past few years, my research and outreach has been in 1) industry relationships and workforce development in interdisciplinary programs, 2) student and faculty professional development, and 3) ethics, leadership, and sociotechnical thinking in engineering education. I am currently active in ethics, leadership, and sociotechnical integration into engineering education research. My past research was focused advanced and SMART manufacturing systems.
COEN 4830 - Special Topics
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Fall 2024
Explores topics of interest in engineering. Content varies by instructor and semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
GEEN 1400 - Engineering Projects
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Spring 2018
First-year students solve real engineering design problems in interdisciplinary teams. Design projects vary by section. Curriculum focuses on iterative design process, teamwork and team dynamics, supporting design with testing and analysis, and technical writing. Completed projects are exhibited at an end-of-semester design expo. Students are responsible for contributing towards their design project budget, workshop costs, and course arduino kit (approximately $125). Degree credit not granted for this course and ASTR 2500, ASEN 1400, ASEN 1403 and ECEN 1400.
MCEN 3025 - Component Design
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Fall 2024
Application of mechanics and materials science to the detailed design of various machine elements including shafts, bearings, gears, brakes, springs, and fasteners. Emphasizes application and open-ended design problems.
MCEN 4026 - Manufacturing Processes and Systems
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Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Examines manufacturing processes for metals and polymers, as well as manufacturing systems that integrate these processes. Lecture topics include shape forming, machining, joining, assembling, casting, process integration, statistical process control, total quality management, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and electronic packaging. Examines real-world manufacturing operations and applications through guest speakers and examples.
MCEN 4036 - Lean Six-Sigma in Manufacturing
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Fall 2023
Focuses on Lean Principles and Six-Sigma methodologies for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling (DMAIC) manufacturing processes to establish more efficient processes. Incorporates statistical process control methodologies. Teaches students to streamline industry and manufacturing processes and use data to make better informed decisions. Includes lectures, in-class activities, Minitab workshops, industry focused projects, and three exams based on the DMAIC process along with three projects focused on industry tours.
MCEN 4086 - Writing for Design Projects
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Fall 2024
Communicate professionally in writing to the technical and nontechnical audience. Develop skills to analyze rhetorical situations and compose documents, such as reports, technical manuals and user guides, that achieve a specific purpose and meet the needs of a particular audience. Writing with clarity, conciseness and correctness will be emphasized.
MCEN 4228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours. Same as MCEN 5228.
