Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Using Manufacturing as a Vehicle

该项目是去年资助的试点项目的延续。正在为数学和理科教员举办一系列为期6天的短期制造课程(重点是两年制和少数族裔机构以及女性和残疾教员)。在为期两年的项目生命周期中，将有120名教职员工参与。该项目以制造业为载体，说明基本科学、数学和工程原理的相关应用。以前开发的铸造、电路板制造和机械加工模块正在扩展和改进。正在开发和教授关于质量保证数学的第四个新模块。此外，课程教员还会带学员参观选定的制造设施。讨论会促进了参与者之间的互动，并吸收了当天的课程。它非常重视为参与者提供教学材料，以便融入他们自己的课堂。(单期)时事通讯提供长期互动。然后，将进行最终评估。

This project continues a pilot project funded last year. A series of 6-day short courses in manufacturing are being held for mathematics and science faculty (with an emphasis on 2-year and minority institutions as well as female and disabled faculty). During the 2-year project life, 120 faculty will participate. The project uses manufacturing as a vehicle to illustrate the relevant application of basic scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles. Previously developed modules on casting, circuit board manufacturing, and machining are being expanded and improved. A new fourth module on the mathematics of quality assurance is being developed and taught. In addition the participants are taken on narrated tours of selected manufacturing facilities by the course faculty. Discussion sessions facilitate interaction among participants as well as absorption of the day's lessons. There is heavy emphasis on providing participants with instructional materials to incorporate into their own classes. A (single issue) newsletter provides long-term interaction. And, a final assessment will be performed.