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

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"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