Center for Collaborative Research and Prototype Development Events

 

Various CCRPD Related Events

MFG Day (Manufacturing Day)

 

Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing Day 2023 Event at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/Titan_MFG_Day_2023Opens in new window  

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What is Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)?

Manufacturing Day, also known as MFG Day, is an annual event in the United States that occurs on the first Friday of October. It is a celebration of modern manufacturing and aims to showcase the importance of manufacturing industries to the economy and society as a whole. The event was created to address misconceptions about manufacturing and to inspire the next generation of manufacturers and skilled workers.

MFG Day Event at CSUF

Manufacturing Day at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an exciting and informative event that celebrates the world of modern manufacturing and its significant impact on society. Held at the CSUF’s campus, this event brings together industry leaders, students, educators, and the local community to showcase the cutting-edge advancements and opportunities within the manufacturing sector. Through engaging workshops, interactive exhibits, and guided tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, participants gain a firsthand experience of the innovative technologies and processes shaping the industry. Industry experts and professors lead insightful discussions, inspiring students to explore rewarding careers in manufacturing and fostering connections with potential employers. Manufacturing Day at CSU Fullerton highlights the university's commitment to nurturing skilled talent and promoting collaboration between academia and the manufacturing community, contributing to the growth and competitiveness of the industry in the region and beyond.

2023 MFG Day Event Theme - GreenTech Manufacturing

The 2023 edition of Titan MFG Day event revolves around embracing sustainability and innovation in the manufacturing industry. This event aims to highlight the pivotal role of "GreenTech" - the fusion of environmentally conscious practices and cutting-edge technologies - in shaping the future of manufacturing. Participants will explore how the adoption of sustainable manufacturing methods, eco-friendly materials, and energy-efficient processes can contribute to reducing the industry's ecological footprint. Simultaneously, the event will showcase how digitalization, cybersecurity, and advancements in automation can optimize production efficiency, enhance product quality, and drive overall competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. 

Key Partners

  • Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) - Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter 233
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) - CSUF Student Chapter
  • CSUF Center for Collaborative Research and Prototype Development (CCRPD)
  • Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE®) 

Venue

  • TSU Pavilion B, TSU Pavilion C

TSU Floor Map:

CSUF TSU Map

Sessions and Activities

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Activity (Session/Workshop)

Duration

Time Slot

Location

1

Welcome Session/ Opening Remarks

10 mins

10:00 - 10:10 AM

Pavilion B

2

Industry Speaker Series: Digital Reality Solutions (Hexagon)

20 mins

10:10-10:30 AM

Pavilion B

3

Industry Speaker Series: Climate Reality Project Presentation

30 minutes

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Pavilion B

4

Industry Speaker Series: Clean Energy Manufacturing and the Hydrogen-EV Revolution

30 minutes

11:30 AM -12:30 PM

Pavilion B

5

Keynote Address

1 hour

12:30-1:30 PM

Pavilion B

6

Lunch

1 hour

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Pavilion B

7

Manufacturing Technology Demonstrations

(Hexagon, SourceGraphics, Keyence) & Student Manufacturing Competition

2 hours

10:30 - AM - 12:30 PM

Pavilion C

8

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Manufacturing/ Engineering Workshop

45 mins

10:30-11:15 AM

Room 1

9

Manufacturing Careers Workshop for People with Disabilities

45 mins

11:15 AM - 12:00 

Room 1

10

Women in Manufacturing/Engineering Workshop

30 mins

12:00-12:30 PM

Room 1

11

Resume Writing Workshop for Manufacturing & Engineering Careers

30 mins x 4 sessions

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Room 4

12

Entrepreneurial Thinking In Manufacturing Workshop - Manufacturepreneurship 

60 mins x 2 sessions

10:30 - AM - 12:30 PM

Room 5

13

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing Workshop

30 mins x 1 session

10:30 - AM - 11:00 AM

Room 2

14

Cyber Physical Systems and Automation Workshop 

30 mins x 2 sessions

11:15 - AM - 12:30 PM

Room 2

15

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Manufacturing Workshop

60 mins x 2 sessions

10:30 - AM - 12:30 PM

Room 3

16

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis with MSC Apex Workshop 

60 mins x 1 session

10:30 - AM - 11:30 AM

Room 6

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Images from Previous MFG Days

MFG Day 2022Opens in new window  MFG Day 2019Opens in new window

Industrial Skills Training Series

 Industrial Skills Training Series

Spring 2023 - Famic TechnologiesOpens in new window

This workshop will expose you to a state-of-the-art virtual automation solution - “Automation Studio” for Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, and PLC Systems, which is widely used in industries by engineers, trainers, and service and maintenance personnel.

Attendee Benefit:

  • Gain insights into a cutting-edge software solution for performing research/teaching/learning digital automation in a fun and effective way!
  • Collaborate with fellow ECS researchers and educators in the area of Digital Technologies and the Automation

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ECS Research Day

ECS Research Day

CCRPD organizes an annual ECS Research Day event to promote and foster research collaboration among the college’s faculty members and to increase student participation in research. The 2-hour event consists of:

  • A series of ECS faculty research presentations
  • A keynote address
  • And a raffle competition

Spring 2023

The Spring 2023 faculty research presentations represented a diverse group of ECS faculty and included the following topics:

  • Dr. Rakesh Mahto - Smart Solar Panels: The Power of AI and Fuzzy Logic
  • Dr. Xenia Wirth - Geotechnical Engineering
  • ME Student Team - Smart Reconfigurable Drone for Search-and-Rescue Operations
  • ECE Student Team - Brain–Computer Interfaces

The Keynote speaker for this year’s research day was Dr. Archana McEligot (UROC Director). ECS Dean Susan Barua gave the closing remarks at the event.

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Spring 2022

The Spring 2022 faculty research presentations represented a diverse group of ECS faculty and included the following topics:

  • Dr. Justin Tran - Computational Simulation of Blood Flow
  • Dr. Sudarshan Kurwadkar - Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the environment
  • Dr. Wenlin Han - Blockchain, Metaverse, and NFTs
  • Dr. Hakob Avetisyan - Cost-Benefit Analysis for Sustainable Infrastructure

The Keynote speaker for this year’s research day was Dr. Frank Gomez (STEM-NET Director). ECS Dean Susan Barua gave the opening remarks and the CSUF AVP for research and sponsored projects, Dr. Tiwari, gave the closing remarks at the event.

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Spring 2021

The Spring 2021 faculty research presentations represented a diverse group of ECS faculty and included the following topics:

  • A post-earthquake usability model for high-risk buildings in urban environments
  • Next-generation biosensing products
  • A robust geometric design of mechanisms for interaction with uncertain environments
  • Smart solar panels and their applications
  • Leveraging 3D integration for IoT

These included Dr. Huda Munjy (Civil Engineering), Dr. Nina Robson (Mechanical Engineering), Dr. Ankita Mohapatra (Computer Engineering), Dr. Jaya Dofe (Computer Engineering), and Dr. Rakesh Mahto (Computer Engineering). The Keynote speaker for this year’s research day was Dr. Ganesh Raman (Assistant Vice-Chancellor of Research at CSU Chancellor’s Office). ECS Dean Susan Barua gave the opening remarks. The CSUF AVP for research and sponsored projects, Dr. Tiwari, gave the closing remarks at the event.

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Fall 2019

  ECS Day 2019Opens in new window     2019 Faculty PresentationsPDF File Opens in new window  

Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Event

ASK Event

Abstract

Develop and expand your knowledge on current and future engineering/technology used in industry, discuss with alumni about their career path and industry experience, and network and make connections with your future colleagues before graduation.

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  For more event information, please email: ccrpd@fullerton.edu

CCRPD TechTalk Event - BMW Group & Student Internship Opportunities

BMW TechTalk

Abstract

Representatives from BMW Plant Spartanburg, located in upstate South Carolina, gave a virtual tech talk to CSUF ECS students to discuss their Gen>NEXT student programs. The purpose of BMW’s student opportunities is to secure BMW’s excellence and future mobility by attracting, inspiring, and preparing potential new talent. They are creating a qualified talent pool from their Gen>NEXT student programs that can potentially be hired into full-time positions.

For more information, please visit: https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/student/undergraduate-student.htmlOpens in new window  

BMW Plant Spartanburg BrochurePDF File Opens in new window

Presentation Videos: Oct. 21, 2022Opens in new window Feb. 20, 2020Opens in new window

For more event information, please email: ccrpd@fullerton.edu

CCRPD/TitanSat TechTalk Event - NASA CubeSat Technology

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Abstract

Cube satellites, or simply “CubeSats,” are miniature satellites built in units of 10x10x10cm cubes. CubeSats have been used exclusively in low Earth orbit (LEO) for more than two decades and are now being used for interplanetary missions as well. These tiny satellite technologies were developed in 1999 by researchers at Stanford University and Cal Poly in order to increase the number of spacecrafts that were being launched into space. Today, CubeSats are developed in several universities worldwide, including CSUF, to help students gain valuable engineering experience in satellites, which are traditionally expensive to build and launch. There are several challenges in developing modern CubeSats, including the resource and cost-constrained design, part miniaturization, electronics sensitivity to radiation, power needs, reliability, and so on. This technology talk will outline the different classes of satellites, the benefits of small satellites, engineering and design challenges, and some of the current projects at NASA Ames Research Center.


Speaker Biography

Anh Nguyen has an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering and a Masters and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Small satellite technologies for precision drag-free control and drag-force recovery from the University of Florida. Anh’s work at NASA Ames Research Center includes mission architecture and design, project management, systems engineering, and subject matter expertise in Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems of Small Satellites.

YouTube Video of the Event

NASA CubeSat YouTube Video

CSUF TitanSat Club, visit: https://fullerton.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/titansatOpens in new window  

For more event information, please email: ccrpd@fullerton.edu

Virtual Workshop: Emotional Intelligence – A Key Ingredient for STEM Career Success

During March 2021, the CCRPD organized a workshop for ECS students on Emotional Intelligence and how to improve Emotional Intelligence to help their career. The workshop was delivered virtually (via Zoom platform) by the Dale Carnegie group of Orange County. Dale Carnegie has been improving individual and business performance around the world through in-person and live online courses from leadership to public speaking training for over a century. The speaker of the workshop was Steve Thomas, who has more than twelve years of experience in management, strategic planning, and analysis. Steve is a notable public speaker and has years of training experience for industry professionals. This 1-hour CCRPD workshop was very interactive and informative and was attended by approximately 40 students from ECS. Below are a couple of screenshots from the event.

Virtual Workshop: Emotional Intelligence Zoom Screenshot 1 Virtual Workshop: Emotional Intelligence Zoom Screenshot 2

ECS Pathways to Grad School Virtual Workshop

The Center for Collaborative Research and Prototype Development (CCRPD) and the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) hosted a virtual workshop for ECS students interested in pursuing graduate school. The virtual workshop was from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9th, on Zoom.

The workshop included applying and the admissions process, alumni experiences, and breakout room discussions with advisors from Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

The event was open to all current ECS students.

For more information, contact CCRPD at ccrpd@fullerton.edu

Videos

Presentation Slides

ECS Pathways to Grad School

ECS Student Projects Showcase and Awards

ECS Showcase and Awards

The showcase and competition assembles outstanding capstone, senior design and collegiate competition projects from across each of ECS’s departments of Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. 

ECS Student Projects Showcase and Awards

ECS Donors, Advisors, and Scholars Event

ECS Donors, Advisors, Scholarship Event

ECS Donors, Advisors, and Scholars Event