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On Friday, May 6, MERC will host a free web seminar entitled "Teaching Lean Manufacturing." This web seminar will feature Dr. J T. Black, Professor Emeritus, Industrial Systems Engineering, Auburn University. Dr. Black is also an Engineering Fellow with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and is co-author of Materials and Processes in Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing and Cell Design.

During this live broadcast, Dr. Black, a leading authority in lean manufacturing, will share his extensive expertise to provide participants with tools and techniques for student success in lean manufacturing concepts and applications.

Because the response to the web seminar has been overwhelming, available spaces have already been filled. If you were interested in this web seminar, please check future MERC announcements as another "Teaching Lean Manufacturing" web seminar may be offered.

Visit with MERC at the upcoming American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference. This year's ASEE conference, "The Changing Landscape of Engineering and Technology Education in a Global World," will be held June 12-15, 2005 in Portland, Oregon.

MERC will be sharing a booth in the exposition area with NETEC, another NSF-ATE Resource Center. You will have the opportunity to learn more about MERC, browse our site, search for and view the resources in our clearinghouse, and even submit your own materials.

Be sure to visit MERC! We will be located at booth 705.

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