Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: In order to save lives, doctors stay current with the latest medical developments and technology.In order to build the best houses, contractors keep abreast of the most current standards, methods, and equipment.And so it must be in engineering education.Faculty must be knowledgeable of the latest processes and equipment used in the engineering world.ABET recognizes this as seen in its program outcomes (Criterion 2: a-k). 1 To the best of our ability, we must teach current methodologies in our classroom along with basic concepts.This will not only better prepare our students for future employment, but will also heighten their interest and desire to learn.The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at Oklahoma State University is taking steps to meet this goal.In order to provide students with an education in the latest technologies available in their field, two laboratories are being created which closely simulate modern manufacturing environments.The labs meet current safety, technology, and quality standards, and will be used for multiple purposes such as classes, research, student-involved industrial projects, and educational tasks.This paper will discuss the steps taken to achieve our goals: aspiration, creation, utilization, and evaluation.
Source: ASEE Midwest Section Conference
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--51742
Author: Warren Lewis
Institution: Oklahoma State University
Language: English
Subfield: Architecture
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4407678107