Don R. Artieschoufsky

Don Artieschoufsky is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin where he has taught ME 350, Machine Tool Operation for Engineers since 1995. The objective of the class is to develop the engineering student’s understanding of the capabilities and limitations of machine tools commonly used in prototype fabrication and model building. Through lectures and hands-on operation of various machine tools, ME 350 is designed to enhance the students’ ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment. Through collaboration with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and outside industry, Mr. Artieschoufsky arranges for guest lecturers to address the class and raise the student’s awareness of engineering ethics. Mr. Artieschoufsky’s guest lecturers demonstrate the importance of accurately conveying design intent, particularly in a global manufacturing environment, by using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

In addition to his duties as lecturer, Mr. Artieschoufsky also holds the title of Electronic/Mechanical Technician Supervisor for managing the departments mechanical and electronics shops. He also serves as the Infrastructure Coordinator for the department, helping insure timely building repairs and oversight of renovations for faculty laboratories.

His past work experience includes eight years in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Austin managing the Materials Engineering laboratories in addition to production of ASTM specimens for destructive testing and parts for research projects. Prior to coming to the University of Texas in 1986, he worked thirteen years in the manufacturing industry.

He has won several awards while at The University of Texas at Austin, including the departmental staff excellence award for May/June 1995 and spring 2001, the Cockrell School of Engineering Staff Excellence award in 1990 and 2002, and a special award in 1999 from the Mechanical Engineering Department for support of The Design Project and work with a generation of “K” students.