Advanced Manufacturing - Aerospace

Stephen Morgan
Advanced Manufacturing - Aerospace Pathway Developer
303-387-7993 | smorgan1@dcsdk12.org

With his degree in Industrial Design from Metropolitan State University, Stephen spent the first decade of his career immersed in the world of manufacturing.  He gained hands-on experience through diverse industry roles, including mechanical design, CNC operation, and welding & fabrication.  He also worked as a contractor at the Denver museum of Nature and Science, where he designed and built exhibits and tools to help demonstrate scientific concepts.

For the next ten years, Stephen transitioned to education, sharing his expertise as an Advanced Manufacturing teacher at CEC Early College, Community college of Denver, and Metropolitan State University of Denver.  While he is passionate about helping students build technical and professional skills, he particularly enjoys connecting them with industry professionals.

This passion is what led him to his current role as the Advanced Manufacturing Pathway Developer.  In his most recent role at MSU he partnered with York Space Systems to machine components for their satellite line, giving students the opportunity to do authentic work with industry partners and stat building their professional network - an experience he is now dedicated to creating for students at the Legacy Campus.

Fall - Semester 1

CCD - CAD 2455 SOLIDWORKS/MECHANICAL

6992100 0.5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Community College of Denver
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: Approx. $25
Introduces parametric feature-based solid modeling 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and progresses to three-dimensional parameters. The student learns to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models.

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MSU - AMS 3010 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING STRATASYS CERTIFICATION PREP
6992101 0.5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Metro State University
Prerequisite: MET 1200 with a grade of “C” or better or concurrently enrolled in CCD CAD 2455 Solidworks/Mechanical.
Course fee: Approx. $180 ($60 per MSU credit)
Students receive industry-endorsed proof of workforce-ready Additive Manufacturing skills and knowledge through a program of study in preparation for the certification exam: Proof of skills through assessment. The hands-on, project-based learning (PBL) course will let students design and fabricate 3D objects using computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3D printers. Students will experience the design process and become familiar with the advantages and limitations of each 3D printing technology in terms of precision, resolution, and material capabilities.

Spring - Semester 2

CCD - MAC 2040 CAD/CAM 2D
6992103 0.5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Community College of Denver
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: Approx. $25
Provides the student with the essential concepts and techniques that are required to successfully create part geometry, generate tool path, verify tool path models, and post process the NC codes. The student will be exposed to a 2-axis machining, 3-axis machining wire frame and surface modeling, lathe programming, and DNC systems. Programming projects and models will be demonstrated in the CNC manufacturing lab.

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MSU - MET 1010 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
6992104 0.5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Metro State University
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: Approx. $240 ($60 material, $60 per MSU credit)
Students learn the fundamentals of machine tools, including conventional and non-conventional manufacturing methods. Students explore technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Students perform hands-on operations on machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, vertical drills, and grinders.

Coming Fall 2027

(Tentative)
CCD EGT 1110 Intro to
Design & Engineer App

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CCD MAC 2006

CNC Mill II

Coming Spring 2028

(Tentative)
MSU MET 3260 Direct
Digital Manufacturing

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MSU AES 1050 Intro to Space