Mechanical Engineering Technology Directory

Christine L. Corum MS

Associate Professor

Campus: West Lafayette
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Department: Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Department: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Office: Knoy 113
Phone: 765.494.7530
corumc@purdue.edu
Fax:765.494.6219
Mailing Address:
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University, Knoy Hall
401 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2021

Biography:

Professor Corum studied in the quality and metallurgy areas for her graduate and undergraduate programs. Her teaching interests include process improvement, materials and manufacturing processes.

Professor Corum's interests also include process improvement in healthcare.  She is currently working on a project with the Veterans Health Administration alongside clinical teams to improve the patient experience.

Professor Corum is a member of the ABET Board of Directors through ASME (originally founded as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers).  "ABET accredits over 3,000 applied science, computing, engineering, and technology programs worldwide" ensuring quality education and standards. (www.abet.org)

Publications

Articles

Scachitti, S., Neff, G., Corum, C. L., Higley, J., Zahraee, M., Cooper, H., (2007).  Using outcomes-based assessment and continuous quality improvement practices from ABET program accreditation in institutional accreditation.  Proceedings from 2007 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.  Retrieved February 21, 2008 from http://www.asee.org/acPapers/AC%202007Full2095.pdf

Woodward Hagg, H., Doebbeling, B. N., Workman-Germann, J., Flanagan, M., Suskovich, D., Schachitti, S., Corum, C. L. (2008).  Implementation of systems redesign:  approaches to spread and sustain adoption.  Advances in Patient Safety: New Directions and Alternative Approaches.  Vol. 2. Culture and Redesign. AHRQ Publication No. 08-0034-2. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; August 2008.

Journals

     Poola, S. K., Han, Q., Corum, C. L., Xu, C., & Shao, L. (2009).  Grain refining of AZ91E alloy using ultrasonic Vibrations.  In E. A. Nyberg, S. R. Agnew, N. R. Neelameggham, & M. O. Pekguleryuz (Eds.), Magnesium technology 2009 (pp. 315-319). Pennsylvania: TMS.

        Handy, R. G., French, R. M., Corum, C. L., Rodriguez, M. A. (2007) The near-term outsourcing of traditional BS mechanical engineering technology (MET) graduate employment in the United States.  Journal of STEM Education Volume 8, Issue 1 & 2, January-June 2007.  ISSN 1557-5284.   Auburn, AL.

         Witz, S. M., et al. (2007).  The Regenstrief center for healthcare engineering : designing, implementing, and sustaining interdisciplinary solutions to transform healthcare delivery systems.  International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management (IJHTM), Volume 8, Issue 3/4, 2007.  http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=16&year=2007&vol=8&issue=3/4.                          (Contributing author)

Manuals
MET 143 Lab Manual

Presentations
Process Mapping: Why map and which tool to use. 2011 VHA Inprovement Forum, September 2011, Las Vegas, NV.