December 10, 2024
PIPELINE Capstone project earns 2nd Place at Learning Factory Showcase
The PIPELINE Pioneers Capstone Project, a collaboration between Penn State’s PIPELINE program and the Learning Factory, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, earned 2nd place in the Learning Factory Capstone Design Showcase. This achievement highlights the innovative work of the talented student team—Felix Cooper, Ian Yi, Yajat Dewan, and Jamie Ye—who designed and implemented a cost-effective manufacturing process for unique awards. These awards recognize excellence in guest speaking, student projects, and faculty advising, embodying the mission of the PIPELINE program while reinforcing Penn State’s branding.
Objectives:
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Develop a Replicable Manufacturing Process: Create a streamlined process for producing high-quality awards that future teams can replicate with minimal experience in manufacturing.
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Optimize Production to Meet Specifications: Utilize advanced manufacturing techniques, such as laser engraving and 3D printing, to produce awards that align with PIPELINE’s specifications while maintaining quality and minimizing costs.
Felix Cooper
Felix is a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering student minoring in Engineering Leadership Development at Penn State. Felix has passions for sustainability and design. His sustainability experience comes from his internships at Wabtec Corporation and CMTA Energy Solutions. His design experience comes from being Drop Team Lead in the Penn State Unmanned Aerial Systems Club.
Ian Yi
Ian is a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering student with a minor in Sociology at Penn State. Ian has extensive experience in manufacturing and facilitating group discussion. His experience comes from working at Owens Corning’s composites and insulation divisions. He has leadership experience through Engineers Without Borders and can speak English, Korean, Spanish, and German.
Yajat Dewan
Yajat is a 4th-year Computer Science and Mathematics student at Penn State in the College of Engineering. Yajat is the Co-founder of a tech startup focused on leveraging AI to streamline job applications, with hands-on experience in project management.
Jaime Ye
Jaime is a 4th-year Industrial Engineering student minoring in Six Sigma and Information Science and Technology. Jaime has hands-on experience in simulation modeling, warehouse improvement and design projects, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and enhancing customer experience. She is fluent in Mandarin and skilled in tools like MATLAB, Python, and SolidWorks.