West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Omar Al-Shebeeb is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering in the Statler College. He has taught several courses in the mechanical engineering, engineering management, and production (manufacturing) engineering fields.
Scholarly Teaching Project
Collaborative Makerspace-to-Classroom and Manufacturing Integration: Low-Cost Virtual Learning and Production Labs
This project aims to integrate physical makerspace activities with classroom instruction
and low-cost virtual labs, creating a seamless learning experience that spans the
entire manufacturing process from design and measurement to production and testing.
By incorporating virtual simulation machine tools and equipment, students can engage
in iterative learning, enhancing their understanding and skills in modern manufacturing
processes.
The project includes a teaching framework which demonstrates a makerspace-to-classroom integration enhanced by low-cost virtual labs, allowing students to progress from digital design to physical fabrication while refining skills through simulation and iterative learning. By connecting each project to virtual tools, students gain accessible, collaborative, and practical experience in modern manufacturing processes, fostering readiness for contemporary engineering environments.