Advanced Manufacturing EducationScience and Industrial Technology Class Curriculum Units

MLK Day In-Service WorkshopJanuary 18, 2010

Marlene MixaOutreach Coordinator

DOL CBJT Grant Project

Presentation Outline• Introduction – Marlene Mixa

– DOL Community Based Jobs Training Grant Overview– Summary of Free CBJT Grant Services Available– Main Objectives for K – 12 Schools– Proposals for Activities– Presentation of Mobile Manufacturing Lab– Hands-on Activities to Support MN State Standards

• Curriculum Resources – Paula Hoffman• Advanced Manufacturing Education – Dave Carroll

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DOL CBJT Grant Overview• Awarded to Pine Technical College in February 2009• Three Year, $2.0 Million Grant• Focused on Advanced Manufacturing• Six County Area

– Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine (MN)– Burnett and Polk (WI)

• Partnership– Educational Institutions– Businesses and Industries– Community Organizations– Government Agencies– Citizens

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CBJT Grant Services Available• Education and Training

– Dedicated Full-Time CBJT Grant Faculty and Staff– Scholarships for Credit-Based and Hour-Based Classes

• Career Awareness-Raising Events• Education and Awareness Training Workshops• Mobile Manufacturing Lab

– Demonstrations– On-Site Lab Sessions

All funded by the CBJT Grant!Marlene Mixa January 18, 2010

Knowledge Required for Today’s Careers

High SchoolOnly

Technical Training

Four-Year Degree

1900 65% 15% 20%

Today 10% 70% 20%

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DOL CBJT GrantMain Objectives for K-12 Schools

Educate Students in Career Opportunities

Enroll Students in Certificate/Degree Programs

In Advanced Manufacturing

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DOL CBJT GrantProposals for Activities

Educate Students in Career Opportunities– Gold Collar Career Days at PTC (High School Students)

• Thursday, March 11, 2010• For K-12 Staff

– Women in Technology Event at PTC (6th Grade Girls)• Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10, 2010

– Career Fairs– Presentations and /or Mobile Manufacturing Lab Demonstrations– Workshops for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators– Community Events for Students and Parents– Industry Tours (Live or Virtual)– PTC Class and Lab Visits During Live Sessions– Advanced Manufacturing Camps

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DOL CBJT GrantProposals for Activities

Enroll Students in Certificate/Degree Programs – Current Proposal

• Incorporate Units into Existing Classes» Educate Teachers in Advanced Manufacturing Applications» Use PTC Faculty On-Site at Schools or via ECMECC ITV» Bring Mobile Manufacturing Lab to K-12 Schools

– Future Plans• New Programs On-Site at PTC• New ECMECC Classes

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Fanuc LR Mate 200ic Robot

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Haas CNC OM Mill

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Haas CNC OL Lathe

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Miller TIG Welder

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Amatrol Plastics Technology System

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Plastic Extruder

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Science Curriculum UnitsSupporting MN State Standards

• The Nature of Science and Engineering– All Equipment

• Connect Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math– Determine and use appropriate safety procedures, tools, measuring

instruments, and computers for a process– Reproducibility and Reliability

• Career Exploration– Analysis of careers, work practices, and education needed

– CNC Mill and Lathe• Engineering Design

– How design concept translates to production– Why some materials are better than others for applications

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Science Curriculum UnitsSupporting MN State Standards

• The Nature of Science and Engineering– Robot

• Engineering Design• Using Tools to Solve Problems• Practice of Engineering – Impact on Daily Life• Science and Engineering in the Context of Society

– Ergonomics Improvement» Repetitive Motion» Weight and Size

– Job Loss– Economic Gain

• Interacting PartsMarlene Mixa January 18, 2010

Science Curriculum UnitsSupporting MN State Standards

• Physical Science– Robot

• Newton’s Laws– Motion

» Speed, Direction, and Change of Position» Inertia

– Force» Impact on Motion» Acceleration

– Plastics Trainer• Properties of Matter

– Changes in state from heating and cooling» How this allows plastic to be shaped

• Heat Transfer• Chemistry

– Kinetic Theory of Solids and Liquids– Polymer Chemistry and Bonding

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Science Curriculum UnitsSupporting MN State Standards

• Earth Science and Life Science– Examples of Equipment Uses in Related Fields

• Robots in Space• Plastic Molds for Hospital Bed Bumpers• Manufacture of Medical Devices and Tools• Design and Production of Surgical Instruments• Robotic Surgery

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Advanced Manufacturing Cooperative Activities

• Primary Goal– To relate the learning to real world examples by

employing hands-on activities with our Mobile Lab that can support and augment your existing curriculum and meet state mandated standards

• The possibilities are endless!

• We welcome your input and suggestions!Marlene Mixa January 18, 2010

THANK YOU!Marlene Mixa, CBJT Grant Project Outreach Coordinator

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