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Tina M. Buchanan
West Virginia University, Parkersburg Campus
She is an AWS certified welding educator; AWS certified welding inspector; certified welder in GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW; ASNT Level II MT, PT; chair of Mid-Ohio Valley section of the American Welding Society; and past chair of the Faculty Senate. She has an M.S. degree in adult and technical education.
- From The Fabricator
Cure for the welder shortage
- By Tina M. Buchanan
- Oct 9, 2007
- Shop Management
- Article
What can be done to combat the skilled welder shortage? Longtime welding educator and inspector Tina Buchanan has some ideas that require cooperation among educational facilities at all levels, industry, and parents. Among her recommendations are restructuring educational programs, more industry involvement, and parental support of children's career interests.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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