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Computer Information Systems & Technology
continuing their education (post-secondary) in a STEM related field
than their non-PLTW counterparts at non-PLTW schools.
Presentation Type and Session: Oral – Education
An Unabridged Approach To Lean
Implementation: Understanding the
Impact of Corporate Culture On Operating
Systems
Joseph Wolkiewicz, INT 689: Research Design and Methods
Faculty Mentor: Professor John Earshen, Technology
At this publically held automotive company (Co-X), it is
standard practice to incorporate Lean Material Strategies (LMS)
in the launch of each new engine manufacturing program. LMS
serves as the foundation for design and implementation of all
assembly systems at Co-X. At the heart of LMS is the notion that
value can be created without compromising manufacturing
quality or customer responsiveness. Adoption of LMS is placing
unprecedented new demands on employees and departments within
Co-X to act cooperatively and collaboratively – as a result, Co-X
is experiencing a major and fundamental shift in its corporate
culture. Successful implementation of LMS at Co-X ultimately
depends heavily upon its ability to: 1) Absorb rapid changes in
manufacturing schedules, 2) Drive waste back to its supplier sources,
and 3) Receive and incorporate real-time inputs regarding the
global supply chain, quality metrics, and internal order demand.
Without these capabilities, a truly responsive and dynamic LMS
operation is less likely to be achieved at Co-X, and will probably
result in sub-optimal system performance. It is apparent that Co-X
is struggling with the task of shifting its corporate culture. This
research study aims to evaluate LMS system requirements in light
of existing corporate culture constraints at Co-X. The goal is to
characterize required changes in the flow of information to support
optimal LMS performance. It is hoped that development of such an
approach will articulate a set of concrete action steps toward a more
fully functional LMS system – one better supported by a revamped
corporate culture.
Presentation Type and Session: Oral – Science, Mathematics
and Technology
Using Python To Program Yahtzee
Henry Prutsman and Austin Lee, CIS 435: Programming with
Python
Faculty Mentor: Professor Sarbani Banerjee, Computer
Information Systems
The focus of our research is to develop the game Yahtzee using
Python. The Python programming language is more versatile
than most other programming languages; its design philosophy
emphasizes code readability. Python primarily supports objectoriented,
imperative, and functional programming styles. Python can
be used with many operating systems, application development, and
web development. We have developed a program based on the sets
of rules from the well-known game, Yahtzee. Using a series of loops,
conditional statements, and a random generator the game Yahtzee
can be programmed fairly easily with Python. While programming
the game we came across a situation when the player decides to
hold the dice for the following roll; however, using nested loops and
conditional statements this was easily resolved. Compared to other
programming languages we have come in contact with, we found
Python to be relatively easy to learn and implement. Our research
will demonstrate how Python can be used to program a game like
Yahtzee and as the program runs we will walk through and explain
the steps that it takes.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VII
Video Game Design In Python
Walter Promowicz II, CIS 499: Independent Study
Faculty Mentor: Professor Sarbani Banerjee, Computer
Information Systems
Game design is as much art as it is science. It requires vivid
imagination combined with technical knowledge to realize
elements of design into a beautiful game. The overall purpose
of my research project is to simulate the processes that a game
design studio would undergo: from focus group input to market
release. The game was created with the Python language. I began
the design phase by simulating focus group research. This data
determined the style of most of the elements of the game through
“storyboarding”. The “pygame” library of Python was then used in
the game development. I then ensured the game was free of errors.
The next phase was the simulation of the game “going to market”.
This was done by determining the “likeability” of the game and
using statistical analysis that provided an inferred sales figure. Lastly
this was compared to the production cost of the average game in a
small market. I used the individual elements of games (mechanics,
dynamics, and aesthetics) to determinate user satisfaction. It was fun
to be able to utilize my creativity in creating this piece of computer
art and the results are more than evident in the resulting game.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VII
Xylem Griffin Automation
Greigh Gruarin, ENT 422: Machine Design II
Faculty Mentor: Professor David Kukulka, Technology
Xylem, a water treatment facility in Cheektowaga, NY recently
installed an automated device to coat brazing fixtures after they
come out of the oven. Current processes for coating brazing fixture
requires manual application of the sealant with a paintbrush, roller,
wire brush, and a paint reservoir. This process is time consuming,
laborious, and consumes space. The amount of space needed for
the fixtures to be stored, painted, and let dry is a detriment to the
lean environment Xylem strives to attain. The solution proposed will
ensure an increased throughput and profit factor. The design will
implement an automatic system to coat the fixtures, while requiring
limited setup and will be easy of the operator to use.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VIII