Session One: 8 – 9:45 a.m.

Adventures in Engineering Ethics – Dr. Andrew McAninch, MSOE

Introduces students to some of the central issues in engineering ethics through a critical discussion of timely case studies. Topics and cases may include:

• ethical issues in construction
• development, and their social and environmental impact
• ethical issues in defense contracting and arms manufacturing
• ethical issues in tech and big data
• ethical issues in AI and autonomous technology (e.g., replacement of human labor, ethics of driverless cars)

Participants will explore these topics and cases interactively, studying both their theoretical context and practical implications. The goal of the course is to engage participants in continued reflection on key issues in engineering ethics and to encourage them to apply the guiding ethical principles that emerge to their own fields.

Session Two: 10 – 11:45 a.m.

Lean Problem Solving – A3 Process – Mark Rounds, MSOE

Lean provides many tools to improve processes. A key component of applying lean principles is the understanding of lean thinking, which begins with problem solving. Lean asks the question: What problem are we trying to solve? This short course introduces lean thinking and the A3 approach to problem solving. Come prepared with a problem to solve!

Participants will learn:

•   Application of sound decision making process .
•   Identify the desired solution.
•   How to discover the real root cause.
•   Application of continuous improvement in the problem-solving process.

12:00 – 12:50 PM

• Lunch break

Session Three: 1 – 2:45 p.m.

Post Disaster Structure Inspections and Planning – Michael Olen, MSOE

This class will give a comprehensive introduction to post-disaster inspections by taking participants through a table-top exercise of planning and conducting mandatory structure inspections during a simulated event. By the end of the class, participants will have a better understanding of how buildings perform before, during, and after a disaster, how to create more resilient communities, how to interact with on-site police and fire officials, how to effectively collaborate with fire response teams following a disaster, and the benefits and drawbacks of modular design and architectural design approaches.

Session Four: 3 – 4:45 p.m.

Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing – How Did We Get Here and Where are We Going- David Rollins, MSOE

This seminar examines the effect of technology on manufacturing industries. We will begin by examining Industry 3.0 technologies as a foundation for incorporating digital capabilities in manufacturing. We will then delve into Industry 4.0 and its significance for our industries. Finally, we will explore the advancements in technology that will shape the future of digital manufacturing, Industry 5.0.