1. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Professional Engineering Degrees and Manufacturing : The MIT Experience David Hardt Ralph E. and Eloise F. Cross Professor of Mechanical Engineering LMP Summit October 28, 2011 1

2. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Outline History of Manufacturing Education at MIT What is our MEngM? Why a Master of Engineering Degree? Customer Feedback Barriers to Greater Impact Suggested Actions LMP Summit October 28, 2011 2

3. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Manufacturing Education at MIT 1950’s – Metals Processing Research (MechE and Metallurgy) 1960’s The Rise of Engineering Science; – Pressure to Eliminate Manufacturing – too applied Late 1970’s Resurgence – Process Research and Industry Consortia – Founding of LMP Eventually ~ 100 Graduate Students at SM and PhD Level Mid 1980’s LMP Faculty Create – Comprehensive Graduate Classes in Manufacturing; but no specific degree LMP Summit October 28, 2011 3

4. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Manufacturing Education at MIT Late 1980’s Response to Competitiveness Crisis: – Combine Business(MBA) and Research Degree (SM) – Leaders for Manufacturing Program Industry Funded and Led 2000 Educational Initiative with Singapore – Joint Interest in Professional Degrees – Joint Development of MEng at NTU Alumni base ~200 2005 Launch of MEng in Manufacturing – First Named Degree in Manufacturing – First MEng Degree in MechE. – Initial Fellowships from Singapore – Alumni base ~120 worldwide. LMP Summit October 28, 2011 4

5. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING What is the MEng in Manufacturing? One Year, Non-Research Graduate Degree Comprehensive Manufacturing Curriculum Taken as a Cohort Emphasis on Using Engineering Background Introduction of the Systems Perspective Project-Based, and Team-Based Curriculum Strong Industry Connection – 8 of 12 Months on Group Project in Industry. LMP Summit October 28, 2011 5

6. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING What is the MEng in Manufacturing? One Year, Non-Research Graduate Degree Comprehensive Manufacturing Curriculum Taken as a Cohort Emphasis on Using Engineering Background Introduction of the Systems Perspective Project-Based, and Team-Based Curriculum Strong Industry Connection – 8 of 12 Months on Group Project in Industry. LMP Summit October 28, 2011 6

7. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING M.Eng. Curriculum GROUP PROJECT Mfg. Physics Mfg. Systems Prod. Design Business Team-Work Individual Work

8. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING The Need? From: Deloitte and the NAM Manufacturing Institute, “Unwavering commitment: The public's view of the manufacturing industry today”, 2011 Annual Index LMP Summit October 28, 2011 8

9. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING M.Eng vs. M.S. MIT Research Degrees : – Emphasis on Individual Work – Diverse Curriculum Re-informing Fundamentals “Professional Engineering” – A True Capstone for B.S. Degrees The Stone of Sisyphus Problem – Compressed Experience Different Admissions Stream – Tapping into More Goal Oriented Students LMP Summit October 28, 2011 9

10. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Customer Feedback Admissions Interviews – Passion for Manufacturing – “This Program Fits” Careers – Majority of Graduates go to Manufacturing Firms – Focus on Operations: Flow, Quality, New Product Introductions, Supply Chain Employers – MEngM students are …. “different….” – Ready to Have Impact Now – Team Players Ready to Lead LMP Summit October 28, 2011 10

11. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Obstacles The Perception Problem (Especially in the U.S.) LMP Summit October 28, 2011 11 From: Deloitte and the NAM Manufacturing Institute, “Unwavering commitment: The public's view of the manufacturing industry today”, 2011 Annual Index 33% 47% 19% 17%

12. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Obstacles Cost Differential – Research SM $0 (RAs, TAs, Fellowships) – MEngM $50-60,000 Less Known Degree – 12 Years to Become a Brand? – Recognition and Compensation by Industry LMP Summit October 28, 2011 12

13. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Call to Action Any Changes in Engineering Since 1950’s? Any Changes in Manufacturing Since 1950’s? Any Changes in Degree Support Mechanisms since 1950’s? – Graduate Education Model from 1950’s Focused SM and PhD Research LMP Summit October 28, 2011 13

14. MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING Questions for Panel How Can We Magnify our Efforts? – Have National Impact – Have a Significant Impact on Industry Practice Can We Change the Perception? Should We Create a “National” Program? – Similar Curricula – Similar Degree Structures Should the Government Provide Incentives? – Traineeships – Industry Incentives to Support and Hire? LMP Summit October 28, 2011 14