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STEM, Guitars, and Advanced Manufacturing:
Ingredients for a Successful Integrated Learning Experience
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"Blues had a baby, and named it Rock and Roll“ Muddy Waters
STEM, Guitars, and Advanced Manufacturing:
Ingredients for a Successful Integrated Learning Experience
ATE Due-0903336
"Blues had a baby, and named it Rock and Roll“ Muddy Waters
Tom Singer, ProfessorMechanical Engineering Technology
Steve Wendel, Director National Center of Manufacturing Education
Technology
Engineering
Math
Science
STEM and Guitars
r = 2 1/12 ~ 1.059 Ln = L0 (1 - 1/rn)
Science◦ Physics (wave motion, magnetics,
frequencies)◦ Chemistry (finishes)
Technology◦ CNC, Laser, Electronics, Woodworking, Tool
usage (power and hand) Engineering
◦ Design, analysis (CG), material properties, Ergonomics, IE
Math◦ Geometry, algebra, logarithms, calculus
STEM Specifics“It’s a long way to the top if you want to Rock and Roll” – AC/DC
Easy to relate◦ Multiple levels of integration (from full
blown manufacturing centers to an after school club)
It is Gender neutral ◦ We are even experimenting with nail
polish painting! Students already have interest (easily
recognizable) High success rate for completed guitars
99% (1% just stopped showing up) Relatively low cost to get started (under
$1500 in tools / equipment for a lab)
So Why does it work?
It has many intangibles:
◦ A confidence builder, tactile learning tasks, expands reach of program into music, arts.◦ Recruiting for the class begins with the guitar lessons
instructors on campus and the music department.
Creates a lot of buzz on campus Campus newspaper, administrators, students all take notice
since it is a unique concept applied learning. Local TV , Newspaper have highlighted the class
Local music shops and Luthier's in your area are willing to assist It expands the local music community.
There is a network of Schools (Universities, community Colleges, and high Schools) already doing guitar manufacturing and assembly around the US.
We have developed the systems and materials needed for your integration.
So Why does it work?
Physics and math dept’s use guitars and string tension gauges in classes
2 types of class options in MET ◦ No-prerequisite class in exploring
manufacturing and guitar building (students customize a pre-made guitar) over 50% are non-ET majors
◦ Mini capstone -Our MET program has a end of year one capstone in design and fabrication
How do we use it in classes?
In the guitar manufacturing class ◦ No-Prerequisites..Open to all students on
campus◦ Used as a recruiting tool, expose students to a
variety of basics skill sets Safety and tool operation (hand and machines) Use CAD to design headstock shapes for cutouts Experience CNC & Laser engraving operations Learn to read schematic diagrams and solder Learn a bit of chemistry (finishes) Get exposure to Physics and Math applications
It’s about Applied Learning
In the end of year one MET capstone class – ◦ Students work on multifunctional teams (in the
last 2 years we had graphic art students and Mechanical Engineering Technology students on teams)
◦ They design, market test and analyze designs before production
◦ Apply many of the competencies learned in the first year of classes
It’s about Applied Learning
" Bought a beat up six string in a second hand store. Didn't know how to play it, but he knew for sure, that one guitar felt good in his hands. – Foreigner, Juke Box Hero
Attend a training workshop on STEM applied guitar fabrication (2011 dates)◦ January 8-13 Las Vegas, NV (Southwest Technical)◦ June 20-25 College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA◦ June 27- July 1 San Diego, CA ◦ July 11-15 Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH◦ July 11-15 Butler County Community College, Butler,
PA◦ Tentative Aug 1-Purdue University West Lafayette, INTeam partner applications (one Technology faculty one Math or Science Faculty @www.guitarbuilding.orgRegistration is available Now!
How to Integrate: the first step
Low level: use a guitar as a learning tool in the classroom (reverse engineer, designs, applied Math and Physics) Curriculum & models are available on guitarbuilding.org
Medium level: Test a sample build of a small quantity of guitars by using a school club or after school project. Sell the guitars at a profit to help purchase tools etc.
High level: Become one of our supply chain partners in manufacturing and applied learning of the guitar tools. Needs a fairly large lab space that can get dusty.
Many levels of integration
Low level: use a guitar as a learning tool in the classroom (reverse engineer, designs, applied Math and Physics) Curriculum & models are available on guitarbuilding.org
Medium level: Test a sample build of a small quantity of guitars by using a school club or after school project. Sell the guitars at a profit to help purchase tools etc. Build a guitar as part of a club or as team exercise in a class
Minimal tool cost Sanding station, basic hand tools, basic electric
drill and bits, soldering tools, wet dry vac
Many levels of integration
High level: Become one of our supply chain partners in manufacturing and applied learning of the guitar tools. Needs a fairly large lab space that can get dusty and have storage.
Many levels of integration
COLLABORATION & FABRICATION
Requirements & Planning Concept Engineering Product Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Product Test & Quality
Manufacturing Production Sales & Distribution
Maintenance & Repair Disposal & Recycling
Cautiously Engaged
Full Throttle
Getting Started
Curriculum and Resources Classroom Tools
◦ Guitar Primer◦ Guitar Design & Mfg.◦ Integrated Learning◦ Skills Set Evaluation◦ Tools and Equipment
Guitar Fabrication◦ Assembling a Guitar◦ Video Series◦ Wiring Schematics
Guitar kits run $155 single PU -- $165 double pickup
Educational and Corporate Project partners
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For more information, curriculum and videos
Guitarbuilding.org
He never ever learned to read or write so well, but he could play his guitar like he was ringing a bell. - Chuck Berry, Johnny B. Goode
Look for integration opportunities in your curriculum ◦ Check out our Guitar design and Manufacture workbook for
STEM activities ready for classroom use You choose the level of applied learning
◦ Use the curriculum as a stand alone item in the classroom ◦ Integrate through Building guitars◦ Become a supply chain partner
We sell complete or hardware only kits of the guitars to schools. if you do not have Mfg capabilities but still want to get involved!◦ $165 for the guitar kit◦ $125 for the hardware only
How to get involved
Attend a training workshop on STEM applied guitar fabrication ◦ June 20-25 College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA◦ June 27- July 1 San Diego, CA ◦ July 11-15 Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH◦ July 11-15 Butler County Community College,
Butler,PA◦ Tentative Aug 1-Purdue University West Lafayette, INTeam partner applications (one Technology faculty one Math or Science Faculty @www.guitarbuilding.orgRegistration is available Now!
How to get involved
Laptop soundcard based oscilloscope◦ http://www.zeitnitz.de/Christian/scope_en◦ Used to intonate a guitar
Making sure the string length is exactly ½ the distance between the nut and the bridge … the overall distance is termed Scale Length
AutoDesk products (free for students and faculty use ) not for labs.◦ http://students.autodesk.com
Software tools
Sinclair Collab N FAB Guitar LAB Photos