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Technology and Construction Management 

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            Associate Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator, 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
 
 
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Jones M. P., Smith R.R., Callahan, R. N. “Academia’s Response to a Changing Environment: Are We Keeping Pace?” Proceedings of  the 2008  National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, November 2008.

 

Callahan, R. N., Smith R.R., and Jones M. P. “ Educating the Manufacturing Technologist: Current Trends and Gaps in Curricula,” Proceedings of the 2007  National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, October 2007.

 

Smith R.R., Jones M. P., and Callahan, R. N. “Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Technologist, is There a Difference?” Proceedings of the 2007  National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, October 2007.

 

Callahan, R. N. and Strong, S. D., and Smith R. R. “ Meeting the Challenges of Globalization with an Agile Technology Curriculum,” Proceedings of the 2006  National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, November 2006.

 

Callahan, R. N., Strong, S. D., and Nueburger, L. M. “Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory Development,” Proceedings of the 2005 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 2005.

 

McCrary, S.W., Smith, R. R., and Callahan R. N.  “Comparative Analysis between Manufacturing and Construction Enterprises on the Use of Formalized Quality Programs,” Proceedings of the 2005 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 2005.

 

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., Jones M. P., Smith R.R., “Developing Maximum Career Potential in Manufacturing Technology Curricula,” Journal of Industrial Technology, 24 (4), October-December 2008, 1-8.

Smith R.R., Jones M. P., Callahan, R. N., “Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing Technologist: Exploring the Similarities and Differences,” The Technology Interface, 9 (1), Fall 2008, 1-12.

Hubbard, K. M., Callahan, R. N., and Strong S.D., “A Standardized Model for the Evaluation of Machining Coolant/Lubricant Costs,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing technology, 36 (1), February 2008, 1-10.

Smith, R. R., McCrary, S.W., and Callahan R. N., “Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies and Measurement Analysis: A Multimethod Exploration of the State of Practice,” Journal of Industrial Technology, 23 (1), January 2007, 1-12.   

McCrary, S.W., Smith, R. R., and Callahan R. N., “Comparative Analysis Between Manufacturing and Construction Enterprises on the Use of Formalized Quality Management Systems,” Journal of Industrial Technology, 22 (3), July-September 2006, 1-8.  

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, 29 (1-2), May 2006, 202-208.

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, 22 (8), 2005, 958-971.

Smith, R. R., Callahan, R. N., and Strong, S. D., “Developing a  Practical Quality System to Improve Visual Inspections,” Journal of Industrial technology, 21 (3), July-September 2005, 1-7.

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, 12 (3), 2004, 16-23.

Callahan, R. N. and Strong, S. D., “A Comparison of Industrial and Academic Perceptions of Quality Control Education,” The Journal of Technology Studies, 30, (4), Fall 2004, 45-54.

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.

GRANTS and IN-KIND GIFTS  

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. 
 
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Jones M. P., Smith R.R., Callahan, R. N. “Academia’s Response to a Changing Environment: Are We Keeping Pace?” Proceedings of  the 2008  National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, November 2008.

 

Callahan, R. N., Smith R.R., and Jones M. P. “ Educating the Manufacturing Technologist: Current Trends and Gaps in Curricula,” Proceedings of the 2007  National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, October 2007.

 

Smith R.R., Jones M. P., and Callahan, R. N. “Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Technologist, is There a Difference?” Proceedings of the 2007  National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Panama City, Florida, October 2007.

 

Callahan, R. N. and Strong, S. D., and Smith R. R. “ Meeting the Challenges of Globalization with an Agile Technology Curriculum,” Proceedings of the 2006  National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, November 2006.

 

Callahan, R. N., Strong, S. D., and Nueburger, L. M. “Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory Development,” Proceedings of the 2005 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 2005.

 

McCrary, S.W., Smith, R. R., and Callahan R. N.  “Comparative Analysis between Manufacturing and Construction Enterprises on the Use of Formalized Quality Programs,” Proceedings of the 2005 National Association of Industrial Technology Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 2005.

 

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.