Special Panel Sessions

Moderator: Caterina Rizzi, University of Bergamo, Italy

Panelists/Speakers:
Judith Bamberger, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Karen Ohland, Princeton University Art Museum, ASME Past President
Assimina Pelegri, Rutgers University
Xiaozhi (Christina) Wang, ABS Corporate
Olesya Zhupanska, The University of Arizona

Women in ME and ASME networking event features a panel and a reception. The panel will discuss the growing presence of women in mechanical engineering and ASME, their roles and strategies to close the gender gap. It will address challenges and strategies in the field and a live question and answer session will be featured so that the audience can engage with these panelists. The reception will provide opportunities for IMECE female participants to recognize achievement of other female ASME members, to build and grow professional networks, and to facilitate mentorship. During the reception Food and Beverages will be provided. At the end of the Panel an Award Ceremony will take place.

This is not a women-only event — all IMECE participants are welcome and invited to join the event! Please feel free to join just the Reception if the panel happens to overlap with a technical session of your interest.

Sponsors
Technical and Engineering Communities Sector (TEC)
Congress Steering Committee (CSC)
Aerospace Division
Applied Mechanics Division
Computers & Information In Engineering Division
Materials Division

This presentation will introduce the KEEN Entrepreneurial Minded Learning Framework and discuss how it aligns with modern mechanical engineering education. Strategies for integrating entrepreneurial minded learning into traditional mechanical engineering courses will be discussed. Successful case studies will be presented. Participants will leave with actionable strategies for adding entrepreneurial-minded learning into their courses.

Description: This panel aims to connect the dots between cutting-edge research and practical medical applications. Panelists will discuss how recent advancements in biomedical engineering are being transformed into actionable healthcare solutions, such as diagnostic instruments and therapeutic technologies. This is an essential session for anyone invested in the confluence of engineering, medicine and patient care, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities in moving scientific discoveries from the lab to the clinic.

During this talk we will discuss the importance and challenges of decarbonizing the transportation sector. We will untangle the myths of the internal combustion engine (ICE) and argue that, although the use of electrification will continue to rise, the ICE holds a firm place in both future transportation applications and various industrial sectors. With continued research and development in combustion systems, hybridization, renewable fuels, and computer modeling techniques, low-carbon ICE should remain at the heart of transportation systems for years to come.

This talk will introduce the research taking place globally to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of ICE. Particular focus will be placed on advanced combustion strategies, bio- and electro-fuels, and how computational fluid dynamics, high performance computing, and artificial intelligence are being leveraged to turn these new engines and fuels into reality. If you are curious how engines can be further improved—and as a result, fit into a low-carbon future—this talk is for you.

This presentation will introduce the NSF Dynamics, Controls and Cognition (DCC) cluster of programs and describe how its funding priorities aim to promote the fundamental science and engineering of dynamic systems, robotics, and human-machine collaborations to advance solutions to urgent societal problems, while also broadening participation from investigators that are currently underrepresented in STEM and the institutions that serve them.

Last year at IMECE, an industry cross-cutting panel answered the questions "Is there a Future for IC Engines?" with a resounding "Yes!" - this year, we have panelists sharing their vision on how IC engines can be part of the sustainable transportation future, by mapping out the strategies that we can use to de-fossilize and reduce the amount of new CO2 that is entering the atmosphere.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Panel: 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Additional discussion: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Room 388, Convention Center

Organizers: Sourav Banerjee, Gary Georgeson, Janis Terpenny, Yuris Dzenis
Moderator: Gary Georgeson, Boeing R&T (emeritus) & Georgeson Consulting

Co-Sponsored by ASME Nondestructive Evaluation & Prognostics Division (NDPD), Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Group (IMTG), and Technical and Engineering Communities Sector (TEC)

This panel aims to explore the prospects of in-process nondestructive evaluation (NDE) during next generation manufacturing of structural components. Panelists comprising leading experts in manufacturing and NDE from academia and industry will discuss recent advances in the field and how continuous monitoring of emerging complex manufacturing processes can transform the industry and accelerate adoption of new rapid, additive, and high-rate processes for demanding structural applications. Challenges, opportunities, and needs will be covered from research and workforce development prospectives. Value proposition for the use of in-process NDE will be presented. Possible contribution of real-time NDE to future smart digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0/5.0 will be discussed. Join us to learn about relevant emerging technologies elucidated via engaging discussion.

While a lot of the focus on IC engines is for transportation, whether personal or freight, engines are also a large part of our recreation activities. These sectors are also thinking about how they can reduce their carbon footprint, while keeping us enjoying our motorsports and recreation activities.

Description: In addition to new technological advancements and scientific innovations in Advanced Manufacturing, innovative and integrated education plans would be an integral part of workforce development and building the future of the modern manufacturing industry. In fact, strategic education plans are necessary to cope with the increasing industrial requirements of future manufacturing. This interactive roundtable focuses on effective and innovative pedagogical methods that can be potentially used for teaching undergraduate and graduate manufacturing courses, e.g., additive manufacturing, manufacturing processes, manufacturing design, and materials for manufacturing. Effective education methods not only integrate manufacturing education with industrial practice, but also pave the way for establishment of integrated manufacturing education and research plans in academia. Authors and presenters from both industry and academia are invited to attend this event and share their opinions.

 

Description: This panel brings together leading experts and researchers in the field to delve into cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. We'll explore innovative solutions for noise reduction, vibration control, and sound quality optimization across various industries- from automotive to aerospace to consumer electronics. Don't miss the engaging discussion that promises to push the boundaries of what's possible in acoustics and vibration control, offering insights into both current applications and future trends.

 

This panel brings together experts in both artificial intelligence and aerospace to explore the synergy between these two revolutionary fields. Panelists will discuss how AI technologies are being utilized for tasks ranging from autonomous spacecraft navigation to data analysis in cosmic research. Don't miss this enlightening session if you're interested in the next frontier of AI applications, offering invaluable insights into both current uses and future possibilities in space exploration and beyond.

Sponsored by the Space Exploration and Habitats Technology Group

 

Lead Organizers: Gloria Wiens and Irene Fassi

To engage stakeholders from academe, industry, and government in the areas of robotics, human-robot interaction/collaboration, and AI integration. Technology focus includes robotics, automation, AI, safety, and other relevant Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies.

Session I

Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Bruce Kramer, NSF
Lorenzo Molinari Tosatti, STIIMA-CNR

Risk and Safety for HRC Panel
Moderator: Mihai Diaconeasa – ASME/Safety Engineering, Risk Analysis Division

Panelists:
Jeremy Marvel, NIST
Irene Fassi, STIIMA-CNR
Marvin Cheng, NIOSH

Session II: State of the Art in HRC: Manufacturing Insights
HRC – AI Integration

Plenary Speaker:
Paul Evans
Director R&D, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

 

Research and Application – End Users
Presenters: To Be Confirmed

Intelligent Human-Robot Collaboration for Smart Factory
Presenters:
Yunbo Zhang, Rochester Institute of Technology
Zhaozheng Yin, Stony Brook University
MD Moniruzzaman, Stony Brook University
Ming Leu, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Robert Gao, Case Western Reserve University
Gloria Wiens, University of Florida
Jared Flowers, University of Florida

ASME Robotics Roadmap Briefing and Discussion
Presenters:
Ashis Banerjee, University of Washington
Stephen Canfield, TN-Tech
Jeff Ge, Stonybrook University

ASME Robotics Roadmap Briefing and Discussion
Presenters:
Ashis Banerjee, University of Washington
Stephen Canfield, TN-Tech
Jeff Ge, Stonybrook University

View more information here.

Sponsored by: ASME/Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED)and ARM Institute
Co-hosted by: ASME Robotics Technology