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A sufficient condition for the continuity of permanental processes with applications to local times of Markov processes
We provide a sufficient condition for the continuity of real valued
permanental processes. When applied to the subclass of permanental processes
which consists of squares of Gaussian processes, we obtain the sufficient
condition for continuity which is also known to be necessary. Using an
isomorphism theorem of Eisenbaum and Kaspi which relates Markov local times and
permanental processes, we obtain a general sufficient condition for the joint
continuity of local times.Comment: Published in at http://dx.doi.org/10.1214/12-AOP744 the Annals of
Probability (http://www.imstat.org/aop/) by the Institute of Mathematical
Statistics (http://www.imstat.org
A Hands-On, Active Learning Approach to Increasing Manufacturing Knowledge in Engineering Students
This paper describes a new learning module implemented as part of the senior capstone design course at Marquette University to teach engineering students about basic manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, and design for manufacturability. The module includes several examples of active and student centered learning as part of an in-class assembly line simulation exercise. Students reflected on this experience, and suggested process improvements to save time, reduce cost and waste, and improve the assembly line process. They learned of the importance of manufacturing documentation, process design, and design for assembly. At the end of the module, students understood the importance of designing a product not only for the end user, but also for the assemblers and inspectors. Details of the module design and implementation will be presented along with comments from students
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