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Dr. Neal Callahan
Kemper 104B, 836-5160, nealcallahan@missouristate.edu
EDUCATION
1999 Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla, Engineering Management
Dissertation Research: The Design and Analysis of a Metalcutting Coolant/Lubricant Application System for Delivery of a Soy Based Cutting Fluid
1992 M.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, Engineering Management
Thesis Research: The Management of Change in Manufacturing - A Case Study
1988 B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering Option
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001 to present Assistant Professor, Missouri State University
2000-2001 Assistant Professor, Milwaukee School of Engineering
1999-2000 Post Doctoral Teaching/Research Associate, University of Missouri-Rolla
1999-2000 Research, University of Missouri-Rolla
1997-2000 Coordinator: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory, University of Missouri-Rolla
1997-1999 Teaching Associate, University of Missouri-Rolla
1996-1997 Production Engineer, CopelandCorporation, Lebanon, Missouri
1992-1996 Manufacturing Engineer, EatonCorporation, West Plains, Missouri
1988-1990 Production Planner, Olin Corporation, East Alton, Illinois
PRESENTATIONS
Callahan, R. N., Amos, S. J., and Strong, S. D., “Developing Practical Skills for Quality Assurance and Metrology Applications in Manufacturing,” Presentation at the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004.
Callahan, R. N., Amos, S. J., and Strong, S. D. “Industry Driven Applications in Quality Control Course Development,” Presentation at the 2003 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, November 2003.
Amos, S. J., Callahan, R. N., and Strong, S. D., “An Integrative Approach to Curriculum Reform and Department Reorganization,” Presentation at the 2003 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference. Nashville, Tennessee, November 2003.
Callahan, R. N., Hubbard, K. M., and Strong, S. D., “Development of a Structure for Collaboration in the Senior Project Sequence,” Presentation at the 2002 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2002.
Strong, S. D. and Callahan R. N., “Establishing Manageable Industrial Technology Assessment Programs,” Presentation at the 2002 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2002.
Strong, S. D. and Callahan R. N., “The Multifunctional Role of a Senior Capstone Sequence,” Presentation at the 2002 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2002.
Callahan, R. N., Hubbard, K. M., and Strong, S. D., “Collaborative Student Projects and Data Sharing in the Coalition for Improved Manufacturing Education,” Presentation at the 2002 American Society for Engineering Management Annual Conference, Tampa, Florida, October 2002.
Strong, S. D. and Callahan, R. N., “Partnerships: Strengthening Industrial Technology,” Presentation at the 2001 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2001.
Strong, S. D. and Callahan, R. N., “The Ozarks Manufacturing Education Center: A Case Study in Partnerships,” Presentation at the 2001 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2001.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Callahan, R. N., Amos, S. J., and Strong, S. D., “Developing Practical Skills for Quality Assurance and Metrology Applications in Manufacturing,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004.
Callahan, R. N., Amos, S. J., and Strong, S. D. “Industry Driven Applications in Quality Control Course Development,” Proceedings of the 2003 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, November 2003.
Amos, S. J., Callahan, R. N., and Strong, S. D., “An Integrative Approach to Curriculum Reform and Department Reorganization,” Proceedings of the 2003 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference. Nashville, Tennessee, November 2003.
Callahan, R. N., Hubbard, K. M., and Strong, S. D., “Development of a Structure for Collaboration in the Senior Project Sequence,” Proceedings of the 2002 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2002.
Strong, S. D. and Callahan R. N., “Establishing Manageable Industrial Technology Assessment Programs,” Proceedings of the 2002 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2002.
Strong, S. D. and Callahan R. N., “The Multifunctional Role of a Senior Capstone Sequence,” Proceedings of the 2002 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2002.
Callahan, R. N., Hubbard, K. M., and Strong, S. D., “Collaborative Student Projects and Data Sharing in the Coalition for Improved Manufacturing Education,” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Management Annual Conference, Tampa, Florida, October 2002.
Strong, S. D. and Callahan, R. N., “Partnerships: Strengthening Industrial Technology,” Proceedings of the 2001 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2001.
Strong, S. D. and Callahan, R. N., “The Ozarks Manufacturing Education Center: A Case Study in Partnerships,” Proceedings of the 2001 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, November 2001.
PUBLICATIONS
Callahan, R. N., Hubbard, K. M., and Strong, S. D., “Computational Methods for Planning Flexible Manufacturing Systems,” Engineering Computations: International Journal for Computer-Aided Engineering and Software, (accepted for publication).
Callahan, R. N. and Strong, S. D., “A Comparison of Industrial and Academic Perceptions of Quality Control Education,” The Journal of Technology Studies, (accepted for publication).
Callahan, R. N., Hubbard, K. M., and Bacoski, N. M., “The Use of Simulation Modeling and Factorial Analysis as a Method for Process Flow Improvement,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, (accepted for publication).
Callahan, R. N. and Hubbard, K. M., “The Development and Analysis of an Environment Friendly Machining Fluid Application System,” International Journal of Environmentally Conscience Design and Manufacturing, (accepted for publication).
Callahan, R. N., Amos, S. J., and Strong, S. D., “Enhancing Entry Level Skills in Quality Assurance: An Industry Perspective,” Journal of Industrial Technology, 20 (4), September-November 2004, 1-6.
Strong, S. D., Amos, S. J., and Callahan, R. N., “Effective Assessment: A Model for Industrial Technology Programs,” Journal of Industrial Technology, 19 (3), May-July 2003, 1-7.
PUBLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW
Hubbard, K. M. and Callahan, R. N., “A Standardized Model for the Evaluation of Machining Coolant/Lubricant Costs,” International Journal of Modern Engineering, (submitted for review September 2004).
Smith, R. R., Callahan, R. N., and Strong, S. D., “Improving Repeatability and Reproducibility of Subjective Data Utilizing a Visual Inspection Quality System,” Journal of Industrial Technology, (submitted for review November 2004).
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Callahan, R N., and House, C. L., “Merging Electronics with the World of Electrical Contracting and Management,” Targeted Publication: International Journal of Construction Education and Research.
Callahan, R. N., Strong, S. D., “Integrated Learning through Student Groups and the National Collegiate Battlebots Competition,” Targeted Publication: National Association of Industrial Technology 2005 Conference Proceedings.
GRANTS and IN-KIND GIFTS
Successful Grants:
Strong, S.D., Callahan, R.N., Amos, S.J., July 2003, National Science Foundation – CCLI Adaptation and Implementation Track, $191,800.
Callahan, R.N., Giedd, R., Congressional Appropriation, 2004: Multiple Strategy Bio-Detection Sensor Platforms Made From Carbon and Polymer Materials, $5,900,000.
Strong, S.D., Callahan, R.N., Brown and Sharpe Metrology Grant, $35,000
Callahan, R.N., SMSU Graduate College – Faculty Research Grant, $5,500.
Unsuccessful Grant Applications:
Strong, S.D., Callahan, R.N., Amos, S.J, Society of Manufacturing Engineers via Southern
Illinois University Edwardsville, $691,985.
FUNDING: DONATIONS and IN-KIND GIFTS
$2,000 – SME/Battlebots Fundraising Drive – various cash donations from local manufacturers to support building a robot and competing at the national Battlebots collegiate competition. Donors include: Durham Company, Copeland Corporation, O’Reilly Automotive, Automation solutions, SRC Holdings Corporation, Unimark Plastics.
$2700 - GE Educational Program – GE donated 10 PLC’s (model IC200UDR001), 10 programming cables, and VersaPro software, (Summer 2002) Callahan, R.N.
$6668 - EFCO Store Front Door Donation, (Spring 2002) Strong, S.D., Callahan, R.N.
$920 - GE Educational Program – GE donated PLC, Expansion Card, and Software,
(Fall 2001) Callahan, R.N.
$10,000 - EFCO Scholarship Donation, $10,000 (Fall 2001), Callahan, R.N., Strong, S.D.
COURSES TAUGHT
TEC 100- Technology’s Impact on Society
IDM 130- Manufacturing Materials and Processes I
IDM 131- Manufacturing Materials and Processes II
IDM 331- Manufacturing Materials and Processes II
IDM 359 – Project Management
MGT 364- Operations Management
IDM 365-Computer Integrated Manufacturing I
IDM 437- Quality Control and Measurement
IDM 438- Computer Integrated Manufacturing II
IDM 494- Senior Project: Internship
IDM 499- Senior Project: Report
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Society for Engineering Education, 2002 - present
National Association for Industrial Technology, 2001 – present
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2001 – present
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Faculty Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Business Administration, Missouri State University, August 20, 2004
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Springfield Chapter 321Chair, 2004 - present