Board 115: Preparing Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders: A Case of REU Site in Cybermanufacturing

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His research interests include integration of supply chain management with new product development decisions, distributor service portfolio optimization, pricing optimization, supply chain risk analysis, lean and six sigma, large scale optimization, and engineering education. He has authored over 100 refereed articles in leading journals and peer reviewed conference proceedings in these areas. He has B.S. in ME, and both M.S. and Ph.D. in IE. He is a member of ASEE, INFORMS, ASEM, and a senior member of IIE.

Engineering Pathways from High School to Workplace: A Review of the Literature

“…Internship experiences are found to increase work self-efficacy and student interests in engineering pathways [46]. Undergraduate research experiences also enable students to develop interpersonal skills, research skills, and professional competencies [47]. Working at partnering institutions helps broaden students' horizons [48].…”

Board 405: The REU Site in Nanotechnology for Health, Energy and the Environment: Best Practices for Enhancing Research Skills, Professional Development, and Diversity

“…Other programs have also reported on the effectiveness of professional development activities on the enhancement of the REU experience for students from diverse backgrounds. (3,4) The Center for Inclusive Education oversees the REU summer programming activities by using a multidisciplinary approach while collaborating with other areas of campus. REU students participate in both a 9-week Research Methods Seminar and a Graduate Prep Class that focuses on writing a personal statement for graduate school applications.…”