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Troy E. Kostek |
Biography
Areas of expertise include: CIMT, Automation & Integration
Degree(s)
- Bachelor of Science/1983 - Rochester Institute of Technology
- Masters of Science/1986 - Purdue University
Industrial & Business Experience
- 2 years of Industrial Experience.
Publications
Articles
Harriger, B. C., Kostek, T. E., Kraebber, H. W., Developing the next generation of automated manufacturing technologists. Society of Manufacturing Engineers WESTEC Conference. Los Angeles, CA, 2003.
Kostek, T. E., The Integration of Database Technology Into An Existing Manufacturing Curriculum. Proceedings of the ASEE North Central Section Annual Conference, 1995.
Kostek, T. E., Developing The Systems Integrators of The Future. Proceedings of the ASEE Illinois/Indiana Section Annual Conference, 1995.
Kostek*, T. E., Harriger*, B. C., Teaching radio-frequency identification systems with hands-on laboratory experiments. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 1992.
Kostek, T. E., The programmable logic controller: A versatile data acquisition tool. Proceedings of the 37th International Instrumentation Symposium, Presented by the Aerospace Industries and Test Measurement Divisions of the Instrument Society of America (ISA), 255 - 262, 1991.
Kostek*, T. E., & Crabtree*, D. L., Basic skills courses in computations and computers for students entering a mechanical engineering technology program. Challenges of a Changing World, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 1: 550 - 554, 1991.
Kostek, T. E., Harriger, B. C., Kraebber*, H. W., & McKinney, T. R., A structured plan for implementing an instructional CIM laboratory. Challenges of a Changing World, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2: 1110 - 1112, 1991.
Kostek, T. E., Video recording laboratory experiments for open laboratory environments. Proceedings of the 21st IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 475 - 478, 1991.
Workshops
Workshops/Industrial Classes (partial listing):
Fall 04 - Developed a 24-hour custom designed course on Mitsubishi PLCs (Data Manipulation Instructions) for Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. (Lafayette, IN).
Spring 03 - Developed a 60-hour custom designed class on Allen-Bradley PLCs (Troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs) for Federal Mogul Inc. (Frankfort, IN).
Spring 02 - Developed a 40-hour custom designed course on Allen-Bradley PLCs (Troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs) for Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. (Lafayette, IN).
Fall 01 - Developed a 40-hour custom designed course on Mitsubishi PLCs (Mitsubishi PLC Fundamentals) for Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. (Lafayette, IN).

