Research, Publications, and Presentations

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If there are any questions or comments about any of these publications, please contact Ramona Anand at 440-366-4930 or by email at ranand@lorainccc.edu. 

Publications

"The Welding Industry: A National Perspective on Workforce Trends and Challenges" - a report that provides a snapshot of the employment needs of the welding industry nationally as well as insights into the educational system in place to meet those needs.

"The Welding Industry: A Regional Perspective on Workforce Trends and Challenges" - a report that provides a snapshot of the employment needs of the welding industry by selected Weld-Ed regions as well as insights into the educational system in place to meet those needs.

Careers in Welding - InDemand 
“Careers in Welding” Weld-Ed and American Welding Society publication guiding students to career opportunities.

Presentations 

"Aligning NSF Advanced Technology Education (ATE) Center Programs with the Workforce System" - A presentation that tells the story of Weld-Ed's effort to utilize Skill Panels in trying to gather forward data regarding the welding and materials joining industry. Presented at the 2008 NCATC and NCPN conferences.

"Beyond the Sparks - The Weld-Ed Mission" - This talks about Weld-Ed and it mission to assist the welding and materials joining industry. (To receive a copy, email  at weld-ed@lorainccc.edu)

"2007 Weld-Ed Accomplishments" - a review of the accomplishments Weld-Ed made in its first year of existance (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008)

"Virtual Welding Trainers" - a presentation designed to be an overview of the new wave of virtual welding trainers and specifically the units designed by VR Sim. Presented at the 2008 FabTech / AWS Show in Las Vegas, NV in October 2008.

"Using Skills Panels in Addressing Industry Needs" - Weld-Ed is using the concept of Skill Panels to develop demand-driven services for industry. This presentations lays out what the panel process is and how Weld-Ed is using the skill panel approach in the welding and materials joining industry. Presented at the 2008 FabTech / AWS Show in Las Vegas, NV in October 2008.

"E-weld Predictor" - this is a tool that educators can use in the classroom to help students understand how a change in a particular weld parameter will affect the weld. Presented at the 2008 FabTech / AWS Show in Las Vegas, NV in October 2008.

"Technology Career Pathways- PLTW Course Structure" - Ohio has adopted the Project Lead the Way system in its high schools to help recruit more students in the STEM fields. This presentation discusses what PLTW is about and how Weld-Ed and Ohio State University (Dave Dickinson) have created a welding and materials joining elective course for the program. This course is offered to any educators who would like to use it at their respective school. It does not have to be delivered as a part of a PLTW program and can be used in conjunction with existing curriculum in welding, technology, or other STEM disciplines. (To receive a copy, email weld-ed@lorainccc.edu).