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Professional Engineering Degrees and Manufacturing : The MIT Experience. David Hardt Ralph E. and Eloise F. Cross Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Outline. History of Manufacturing Education at MIT What is our MEngM ? Why a Master of Engineering Degree? Customer Feedback - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURINGLMP Summit October 28, 2011
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Professional Engineering Degrees and
Manufacturing : The MIT Experience
David HardtRalph E. and Eloise F. Cross Professor
of Mechanical Engineering
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURINGLMP Summit October 28, 2011
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Outline• History of Manufacturing Education at MIT• What is our MEngM?• Why a Master of Engineering Degree?• Customer Feedback• Barriers to Greater Impact• Suggested Actions
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Manufacturing Education at MIT• 1950’s
– Metals Processing Research (MechE and Metallurgy)• 1960’s The Rise of Engineering Science;
– Pressure to Eliminate Manufacturing – too applied• Late 1970’s Resurgence
– Process Research and Industry Consortia– Founding of LMP
• Eventually ~ 100 Graduate Students at SM and PhD Level
• Mid 1980’s LMP Faculty Create– Comprehensive Graduate Classes in Manufacturing; but
no specific degree
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Manufacturing Education at MIT• Late 1980’s Response to Competitiveness Crisis:
– Combine Business(MBA) and Research Degree (SM) – Leaders for Manufacturing Program
• Industry Funded and Led
• 2000 Educational Initiative with Singapore– Joint Interest in Professional Degrees– Joint Development of MEng at NTU
• Alumni base ~200
• 2005 Launch of MEng in Manufacturing– First Named Degree in Manufacturing– First MEng Degree in MechE.– Initial Fellowships from Singapore– Alumni base ~120 worldwide.
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What is the MEng in Manufacturing?
• One Year, Non-Research Graduate Degree• Comprehensive Manufacturing Curriculum• Taken as a Cohort• Emphasis on Using Engineering Background • Introduction of the Systems Perspective• Project-Based, and Team-Based Curriculum• Strong Industry Connection
– 8 of 12 Months on Group Project in Industry.
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What is the MEng in Manufacturing?
• One Year, Non-Research Graduate Degree• Comprehensive Manufacturing Curriculum• Taken as a Cohort• Emphasis on Using Engineering Background • Introduction of the Systems Perspective• Project-Based, and Team-Based Curriculum• Strong Industry Connection
– 8 of 12 Months on Group Project in Industry.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING
M.Eng. Curriculum
GROUP PROJECT
Mfg. Physics
Mfg. System
s
Prod. Design
BusinessTeam-Work
Individual Work
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The Need?
From:Deloitte and the NAM Manufacturing Institute, “Unwavering commitment: The public's view of the manufacturing industry today” , 2011 Annual Index
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M.Eng vs. M.S.
• MIT Research Degrees :– Emphasis on Individual Work– Diverse Curriculum Re-informing Fundamentals
• “Professional Engineering”– A True Capstone for B.S. Degrees
• The Stone of Sisyphus Problem– Compressed Experience
• Different Admissions Stream– Tapping into More Goal Oriented Students
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Customer Feedback• Admissions Interviews
– Passion for Manufacturing – “This Program Fits”• Careers
– Majority of Graduates go to Manufacturing Firms– Focus on Operations:
• Flow, Quality, New Product Introductions, Supply Chain
• Employers– MEngM students are …. “different….”– Ready to Have Impact Now– Team Players Ready to Lead
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Obstacles• The Perception Problem (Especially in the U.S.)
From:Deloitte and the NAM Manufacturing Institute, “Unwavering commitment: The public's view of the manufacturing industry today” , 2011 Annual Index
33%
47%
19%
17%
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Obstacles• Cost Differential
– Research SM $0 (RAs, TAs, Fellowships)
– MEngM $50-60,000
• Less Known Degree – 12 Years to Become a Brand?– Recognition and Compensation by
Industry
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Call to Action• Any Changes in Engineering Since 1950’s?• Any Changes in Manufacturing Since
1950’s?• Any Changes in Degree Support
Mechanisms since 1950’s?– Graduate Education Model from 1950’s
• Focused SM and PhD Research
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Questions for Panel• How Can We Magnify our Efforts?
– Have National Impact– Have a Significant Impact on Industry Practice
• Can We Change the Perception?• Should We Create a “National” Program?
– Similar Curricula– Similar Degree Structures
• Should the Government Provide Incentives?– Traineeships– Industry Incentives to Support and Hire?
