From Here to Embraer: An Engineering-Based

Study Abroad Opportunity

Fundamental Questions1. To what extent can we gain a global perspective

of aerospace manufacturing through study abroad?

2. How is the aerospace manufacturing process carried out by an international conglomerate?

3. What are the contemporary challenges of aerospace manufacturing companies?

Analysis Approach:• Let’s answer these questions via a first of its kind

study abroad opportunity!• Note: Distinct experience from service learning

3

Outline• About Sao Paolo• About Embraer• Contemporary Challenges• Course Activities• Timeline• Application Requirements• About the Instructor

4

Sao Paulo, Brazil

• 11th largest city in the world (21M in metro area)• Immigration: Germans, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese• Commerce, financial, and entertainment center• Weather in March: Average Temperature (High: 81 | Low: 65°F); Humidity

(80%)

Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Flight: 4,275mi | 8.6hours (non-stop)

Distance between cities:89.3km | 1.25hours

About Embraer• OEM of commercial,

military, executive, and agricultural jets

• Deliveries: 225 (2016)• $6B in business per

year• Locations: Sao Jose

dos Campos, Portugal, and Melbourne

• www.embraer.com

Distance between cities:

70.7mi | 1.25hours

Legacy 500:8-12 passengers; 7kip thrust; 45kft

altitude; Mach 0.83; 3,125nmi range

Legacy 450:7-9 passengers; 7.5kip thrust; 45kft

altitude; Mach 0.83; 2,904nmi range

Phenom 300E:6-10 passengers; 3.4kip thrust;

45kft altitude; Mach 0.78; 1,971nmi range

Phenom 100:4-7 passengers; 1.7kip thrust; 41kft

altitude; Mach 0.78; 1,178nmi range

Contemporary Challenges• Numerous processes

associated with either aircraft assembly or component manufacture are carried out manually

• Adoption of additively manufactured components can progress more rapidly

• Inspection techniques are limited

• More to comewww.crcnetbase.com.ezproxy.net.ucf.edu/isbn/9781498756051 (Download the book)

Course ApproachPrimary Activities:• Travel to Embraer (Brazil) to visit engineering

facilities• Work in two teams to present preliminary

solutions to two distinct main design challenges (TBD)

Preparatory Activities:• Work as a class to learn Aerospace

Manufacturing Processes • Visit Florida-based aircraft manufacturing

facilities (Sanford Airport, Piper, Embraer, etc.)• Work in two teams to present preliminary

solutions to several distinct preparatory design challenges (TBD)

Follow-Up Activities:• Share experiences with others

13

Sao Paulo and Sao Jose dos Campos

e dos Campos

Embraer

ITA

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA)• Institution of higher

education and advanced research emphasizing aerospace science and technology

• 1.12% acceptance rate• BS, MS, and PhD

programs• Notable Alumni: CEO of

Embraer and First Brazilian Astronaut

Program Timeline (version 2)

October November December January

February March April May

24

24

24

2 2Travel

1 2 1 1 2 2

In-Country Itinerary (version 1)

Fri, March 9thThu, March 8th

Group Time (GT)

Free Time (FT)

Sat, March 10th Sun, March 11th Mon, March 12th

Tue, March 13th Wed, March 14th Thu, March 15th Fri, March 16th Sat, March 17th

55 5

Design Time (DT)

55 5 55 5 55 5

55 55ITA

Lect

ure

Free

Tim

e

Mus

eum

s

Free

Tim

e

Expl

ore

Free

Tim

e

Stud

y

Program Costs• The cost of the program includes airfare, in-country

ground transportation, lodging, most meals, and some excursions. The stated program cost is $1,500.

• This cost may be offset by scholarships of $500-$1000.

• Learn more about available scholarships (honors.ucf.edu/students/study-abroad/study-abroad-scholarships/ ).

• Students should bring some pocket money for snacks, non-group meals, and souvenirs during our excursions.

• Please note that while unlikely, the program cost is subject to change due to changes in airfare and exchange rates.

• Students must pay tuition for the 2-credit hour course IDH 3955H with Dr. Ali P. Gordon scheduled during spring term.

19

EAS XXXX - Contemporary Challenges in Manufacturing Aerospace Platforms• The course is under consideration for 3hour

credit towards B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Replace a variety of MAE Approved Electives• http://mae.ucf.edu/academics/undergraduate/undergr

aduate-technical-electives/• Examples: EAS 3101 (Aerodynamics); EMA 3124

(Design and Selection of Materials)• Requires C or better in EGM 3601 (or possibly

have EGM 3501H as a co-requisite | offered in Spring 2018)

• More information coming soon

20

Program Application• Eligible candidates must be Honors students in good standing (remaining slots to be

made available to general students)• Applicants for this program should complete this application form and submit all

supporting materials no later than 12 noon on November 10, 2017. • All materials must be checked off before turning in. • Supporting materials must include all of the following:

• Application form, completed and signed.• Permission is given to the Honors College to review your academic transcript.• A cover letter describing your interest in applying to this program and your goals for studying

abroad and your resume.• 500 word essay commenting on the following quote from James Baldwin: “I met a lot of people

in Europe. I even encountered myself.”• A letter of recommendation from a UCF faculty member familiar with your work.

• Must be able to attend spring classes TBD. • Finalists for this program will be selected on the basis of these materials as well as an

interview to be scheduled in the fall (Date TBD).• Questions, please contact:

Dr. Ali P. Gordon at apg@ucf.edu | 407-267-2227

Other Items• What to Bring?

• Tablet/Laptop with Engineering Software

• UCF Attire• Attire respectable to the

company (Business Casual Workplace)

• Passport• UCF Flag

About the Program LeadMechanics of Materials Research Group (MOMRG)• Founded 12 years ago to focus on Materials Characterization,

Modeling, Mechanical Integrity• Collaborations with NSF, NASA, ONR, AFRL, ARL, Siemens Energy,

PSM-Alstom, Mitsubishi, and othersTeaching Activities:• Courses Taught: Mechanical Systems Laboratory (u), Machine

Design (u), Solid Mechanics (u), Fracture (g), Fatigue (g), Intermediate Mechanics of Materials (g), and more

Professional Activities of the PI/Group:• ASME Members & Advisor to ASME Student Section• Active in both ASME Pressure Vessel & Piping (PVP) Division and

International Gas Turbine Institute (IGTI)Academics Highlights:• Three PhD students completed; three PhD students about to finish• Two-time recipient of UCF Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award• Air Force Summer Faculty Fellow (2013, 2014, and 2015)• Recipient of ASME Awards for Best Paper:

• Materials Division: Orr Award• Pressure Vessel and Piping Division: Widera Award

Programmatic Goals• Be responsible for your safety and security• Deliver a great learning experience• Impress Embraer and facilitate other

opportunities:• Internships• Permanent Jobs• Follow-up travel opportunities

• Create a point of pride for UCF/TBHC/CECS/MAE

• Strategies for scaling

General Questions for Potential Participants

Name: Ima KnightDegree Seeking: BS AEExpected Graduation Date: Spring 2019Languages: EnglishTraveled to Brazil Before: NoSoftware Skills: AutoCADPassport Status: Don’t have oneHow did year hear about it: Website

Questions: Example Responses:

Special thanks to: UCF: Dr. Martin Dupuis, Mr. Michael

MacLaughlin, Ms. Meredith Harris Embraer: Mr. Paulo Pires et al.

Questions?E-mail: apg@ucf.edu