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An Investigation of Fundamental Competencies for Printed Electronics John Jacobs Clemson University, Johnjayjacobs@Gmail.Com Clemson University TigerPrints All Theses Theses 5-2010 An Investigation of Fundamental Competencies for Printed Electronics John Jacobs Clemson University, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses Part of the Education Commons Recommended Citation Jacobs, John, "An Investigation of Fundamental Competencies for Printed Electronics" (2010). All Theses. 780. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/780 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Theses at TigerPrints. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Theses by an authorized administrator of TigerPrints. For more information, please contact [email protected]. AN INVESTIGATION OF FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES FOR PRINTED ELECTRONICS A Thesis Presented to the Graduate School of Clemson University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science Graphic Communications by John Jay Jacobs May 2010 Accepted by: Dr. Samuel T. Ingram, Committee Chair Dr. Liam O’Hara Mr. Chip Tonkin i ABSTRACT A survey was taken of professionals in the printed electronics industry to determine the basic educational requirements the industry had of a student graduating with a degree in graphic communications or printing sciences. A test was conducted of graphic communication seniors graduating in May 2010 to determine their fundamental knowledge of printed electronics. Data obtained from the industry survey was used to determine the relevant components of a basic printed electronics education. The data obtained from the graduating senior examination determined their areas of knowledge of printed electronics. The needs identified from the industry survey were compared to the areas of knowledge of graphic communications graduating seniors. The knowledge deficiencies of graduating students were identified, and analyzed. It was determined that present graphic communications education is insufficient to meet the needs of the printed electronics industry. Further research was proposed to update graphic communication education to meet the needs of the printed electronics industry. ii DEDICATION This work is dedicated to the two most influential people in my life. I dedicate this work to my wife, Sherri Murphy-Jacobs, whose sacrifice, patience, and continued support has been instrumental in my success. I also dedicate this work to my mother, Jo Ann C. Jacobs, without whom I would have never learned how to strive for excellence, and whose determination to see me “fulfill my potential” has never wavered. iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I thank my advisor, Dr. Samuel T. Ingram, for his encouragement, support, and guidance during the completion of this degree. I thank Gary A. Stura, my employer for the last eighteen years, for his unparalleled support and encouragement. I am grateful for his generosity and trust. I thank Dr. William Ray, a leader in the field of printed electronics and an inspiration to me. I thank Dr. Liam O’Hara, who always demanded a little more than my talent could fulfill, but who always took the time to offer words of encouragement, a smile, and support when I needed it. I thank Chip Tonkin, Carole Jones, Linda Kanaley, Nancy Leininger, and Dr. Nona Woolbright for their help throughout my graduate career. I thank Dr. Donald Lupo and the FlexTech Alliance for their help in distribution of the industry survey. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TITLE PAGE .................................................................................................................... i ABSTRACT ..................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION ................................................................................................................ iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .............................................................................................. iv LIST OF TABLES .......................................................................................................... vi LIST OF FIGURES ....................................................................................................... vii CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1 II. PRINTED ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY SURVEY .................................... 6 III. PRINTED ELECTRONICS STUDENT EXAMINATION ........................ 10 IV. DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION ................................................... 11 Survey of Printed Electronics Industry Professionals ............................ 11 Examination of Student Knowledge ...................................................... 22 Interviews with Graphic Communications Students .............................. 23 V. CONCLUSIONS.......................................................................................... 25 VI. FUTURE RESEARCH ................................................................................ 28 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................... 30 A: Tables and Figures for Introduction and Background ................................. 31 B: Answers from Survey of Professionals ........................................................ 32 C: Scores from Student Examination ............................................................... 43 D: Student Examination .................................................................................... 44 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................. 47 v LIST OF TABLES Table Page 4.1 Student Knowledge ...................................................................................... 22 A.1 Eight Year Projections ................................................................................. 31 A.2 Printing Industry Growth ............................................................................. 31 B.1 Demographic Data ....................................................................................... 32 B.2 Section 3 Question 1 .................................................................................... 33 B.3 Section 3 Question 2 .................................................................................... 34 B.4 Section 3 Question 3 .................................................................................... 35 B.5 Section 3 Question 4 .................................................................................... 36 B.6 Section 3 Question 5 .................................................................................... 37 B.7 Section 3 Question 6 .................................................................................... 38 B.8 Section 4 Question 1 .................................................................................... 39 B.9 Section 4 Question 2 .................................................................................... 39 B.10 Section 4 Question 3 .................................................................................... 40 B.11 Section 4 Question 4 .................................................................................... 40 B.12 Section 4 Question 5 .................................................................................... 41 B.13 Section 4 Question 6 .................................................................................... 42 C.1 Exam Results ............................................................................................... 43 vi LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1.1 PE Market Growth ......................................................................................... 1 2.1 Survey Page 1 ................................................................................................ 6 2.2 Survey Page 2 ................................................................................................ 7 2.3 Survey Page 3 Pt.1 ......................................................................................... 7 2.4 Survey Page 3 Pt.2 ......................................................................................... 8 2.5 Survey Page 3 Pt.3 ......................................................................................... 8 2.6 Survey Page 4 Pt.1 ......................................................................................... 8 2.7 Survey Page 4 Pt.2 ......................................................................................... 9 4.1 Question 1 Response Chart .......................................................................... 11 4.2 Question 1 Average Response Chart ........................................................... 12 4.3 Question 2 Response Chart .......................................................................... 13 4.4 Question 2 Average Response Chart ........................................................... 13 4.5 Question 3 Response Chart .......................................................................... 14 4.6 Question 3 Average Response Chart ........................................................... 15 4.7 Question 4 Response Chart .......................................................................... 16 4.8 Question 4 Average Response Chart ........................................................... 16 4.9 Question 5 Response Chart .......................................................................... 17 4.10 Question 5 Average Response Chart ..........................................................
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