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Chad Laux Ph.D.Assistant Professor
Campus: West Lafayette Biography:Research Interests
Professional Preperation
Lean manufacturing, Kirby Risk Corporation Certified Senior Technology Manager, Association of Technology, Management, annd Applied Engineering (ATMAE)Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, Indiana Business Modernization and Technology Corp Synergistic activitiesPrimary Investigator - NSF Grant #1104245 - Engineering Technology Pathways: The Food and Foodstuff Industry Creator & Director, Six Sigma Certificate, Department of Industrial Technology, Purdue University President-Elect of Student Division, (ATMAE) Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering U.S. Delegate to Technical Advisory Group: Technical Committee 34, Food Products: ISO 22000, 22005, 22006 PublicationsJournals Recent Publications: Laux, C., Bowen, E., Chopra, S., & McFall, K. (in process). A robust model for teaching advanced manufacturing to the diverse students. Meier, R., Laux, C., & DeRuntz, B. (in process). Six sigma readiness, a case for pre-implementation assessment. Laux, C., Walton, A., Van Epps, A., & Deranek, K. (submitted for publication). Gateway experiences to engineering technology: development of an introductory course. Laux, C., Mosher, G., and Freeman, S. (2010). Factors affecting college students’ knowledge and opinions of genetically modified foods. Journal of Technology Studies. 36(2): 2-9. Laux, C., and Hurburgh, C. (2010). Using quality management systems for food traceability. Journal of Industrial Technology, 26(3): 1-10. Hoffa, D., Laux. C., and Kidwell, P. (2010). A comparison of ogp smartscope sensors. Journal of Industrial Technology, 26(1): 1-11. Hoffa, D., & Laux, C. (2007). Using gauge r&r studies to improve measurement reliability to the micron level. Journal of Industrial Technology. 23(4), 1-9. Manuals Presentations Chopra, S., & Laux, C. (accepted). Finding what women want: Developing strategies to increase recruitment and retention in along with attracting external and internal sources of funding. Chopra, S., & Laux, C. (November 2011). Locating and understanding the “technology” in nano-technology: insights from case studies in applying lean principles to nano-Technology. Presentation at the 2011 ATMAE Annual Conference; Cleveland, OH. Mentzer, N., Laux, C., & Pieper, J. (March 2011). Thinking lean for sustainability in the classroom. Presentation at the 73nd Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference; Minneapolis, MN. Butler, I., Laux, C. & Mentzer, N. (December 2010). How students learn through lean simulation. Purdue University Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium; West Lafayette, IN. Laux, C., & Sgro, S. (November 2010). Continuous improvement and student retention: a survey of ATMAE undergraduate conference activities. Presentation at the 2nd annual conference of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering; Panama City, FL. Mosher, G. & Laux, C. (November 2010). Discussing controversial topics in the technology classroom: benefits, strategies, and challenges. Presentation at the 2nd annual conference of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering; Panama City, FL. Riley, K., Laux, C. (November 2009). Creating Authentic Laboratory Experiences for Lean Manufacturing. Graduate Student Research Presentation Competition at the 2009 ATMAE Annual Conference; Louisville, KY. Laux, C., & Sgro S. (November 2009). Student retention and recruitment: attitudes and opinions of the 2008 nait conference. Presentation at the 1st annual conference of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering; Louisville, KY. Hoffa, D., & Laux, C. (November 2009). A comparison of ogp smartscope sensors. Presentation at the 1st annual conference of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering; Louisville, KY. Laux, C., Mosher, G., & Freeman, S. (November 2009). Factors affecting college students' knowledge and opinions of genetically modified foods. Presentation at the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association 19th Annual World Symposium; Budapest, Hungary.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Mosher, G, & Laux, C. (accepted for publication). Factors considered in the development of curricular content in engineering technology for diverse audiences. Chennupati, S., Laux, C., & Newton, K. (June, 2012). Innovation barriers in business performance and six sigma potential. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition; San Antonio, TX. Laux, C., & Chopra, S. (January 2012). Enhancing student learning experience in lean manufacturing with industry engagement. Proceeding of the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration; Orlando, FL. Laux, C., Walton, A., Sandall, D., Van Epps, A., Deranek, K., Homkes, R., & Leach, S. (June 2011). Gateway experiences to engineering technology: development of an introductory course. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition; Vancouver, Canada. Laux, C., McFall, K., & Newton, K. (January 2011). Creating authentic laboratory experiences for lean manufacturing. Proceeding of the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration; San Antonio, TX. Laux, C., & Franze, D. (March 2010). Six sigma higher education certification for work employability. Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference-INTED 2010; Valencia, Spain. Mosher, G., Laux. C, & Hurburgh, C. (November 2009). Using mock recall data to measure continuous quality improvement. Conference Proceedings Papers of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering; Louisville, KY. Laux, C., Hurburgh, C., & Mosher, G. (November 2008). Using quality management systems to meet the traceability requirements of the Bioterrorism act of 2002. Conference Proceedings Papers of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering; Nashville, TN.
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