Scott Calahan

Scott Calahan is a Professor and Program Coordinator for Technology Education at Central Washington University (CWU). He has taught over 20 courses in the ETSC department and previously worked in public schools and manufacturing fields. His expertise spans Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, and technology education reform.

Research highlights include his role in the NSF-funded SNOCAMP project, which developed a nationwide manufacturing curriculum. He modernized the MET 345 course (Lean Manufacturing) emphasizing real-world lab experiences with electronic guitar kit production.

Key awards include the Lean Bronze certification (SME/AME/Shingo Institute) and the Tom Staly Service Award (WITEA). His work bridges academia and industry via partnerships with Sinclair Community College, enabling students to apply lean principles in a manufacturing lab setting.

Professional memberships include WITEA, WTSEA, WA-ACTE, ITEEA, and SME. He actively collaborates with other universities to model innovative manufacturing education programs.