Topic(s)
- People-centric leadership
Overview
In the era of Manufacturing 5.0, integrating diversity and inclusion into education is crucial for enhancing workforce readiness and boosting organizational value. Our research-based project aims to advance design and manufacturing education by embedding inclusive principles into curriculum modules. These modules center on engaging students in the design of accessible products with co-designers who have disabilities while identifying and addressing accessibility issues that affect their additive manufacturing workflows. These modules address the technical skills needed and cross-cutting learning objectives, such as mixed-ability teamwork and cultural competency.
Key learning objectives
- Enhancing workforce skills: Learn how to design and integrate inclusive education modules that enhance both technical and soft skills in your workforce, leading to better-prepared employees and higher productivity.
- Building inclusive leadership: Understand strategies for equipping your managers and leaders with the skills necessary to foster an inclusive work environment, improving team collaboration and innovation.
- Boosting competitiveness: Discover how adopting accessible workflows and practices can improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, and enhance your company’s competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.
Company
The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university established by the state of Georgia in Atlanta in 1885. It is committed to developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. https://www.gatech.edu/
Presenter
Dr. Abigale Stangl is a design researcher specializing in the development of systems that promote inclusive design practices and enhance the accessibility of products and information. With expertise in human-centered design, human-computer interaction, accessibility and sensory AI, her interdisciplinary research encompasses universal design principles and prioritizes disability-first innovation. Stangl’s current research goals focus on expanding tactile media availability through in-depth investigations of tactile design practices, interaction techniques, and the optimization of multimodal and multisensory systems. She actively collaborates with individuals with disabilities, ensuring their perspectives and needs drive innovation. Stangl also cultivates students’ abilities as allies and co-designers, fostering an inclusive design community that embraces diverse perspectives. 
