Education
M.S., Management Science, University of Dayton, 2004
M.B.A., Wright State University, 1997
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Dayton, 1987
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Research and work experience
Associate Professor, University of Dayton, 2005-present
Assistant Professor, University of Dayton, 1998-2005
Production Manager, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Conveyor Belt Facility, 1996-1998
Automotive Business Center Manager, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Conveyor Belt Facility, 1993-1996
Production Coordinator, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Conveyor Belt Facility, 1990-1992
Project Engineer, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Conveyor Belt Facility, 1988-1989
Area Manager, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Conveyor Belt Facility, 1987-1988 |
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Research interests
Dynamics
Organizational management
Production methods and control
Statics
Strengths of materials
Selected publications
Blust, R.P., "Activity Based Learning - Wagons R Us – A Lean Manufacturing Simulation," American Society for Engineering Education, June 2004.
Blust, R.P. and Kissock, J.K., "Student Learning at the University of Dayton Industrial Assessment Center," American Society for Engineering Education, June 2003.
Blust, R.P., "The Quest for Equilibrium – Balancing a Career in Science and Engineering Academia and a Family," American Society for Engineering Education, June 2002.
Blust, R.P., "Closing the Minority Gap," American Society for Engineering Education, June 2001.
Blust, R.P., "Closing the Gender Gap for the Engineering Design and Automation Proceedings," Engineering Design and Automation National Conference, August 2000.
Memberships
American Society for Engineering Education
Institute of Industrial Engineers
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Tau Alpha Pi
Honors and awards
Engineering Technology Professor of the Year, Phi Sigma Rho, 2003
CIP Best Session Award, Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, February
2001
Contact
Department of Engineering Technology
University of Dayton
300 College Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45469-0249
Phone: 937-229-2851
Fax: 937-229-4975
E-mail: rebecca.blust@notes.udayton.edu
