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Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farid Farahmand; Leela Mohan Kesireddy, Central Connecticut State University; Mark Lynch, Central Connecticut State University

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AC 2009-386: A LOW-COST APPROACH TO INTEGRATING SENSORTECHNOLOGY IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSESFarid Farahmand, FARID FARAHMAND is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State University, CA, where he teaches Advanced Networking and Digital Systems. He is also the director of Advanced Internet Technology in the Interests of Society Laboratory. Farid's research interests are optical networks, applications of wireless sensor network technology to medical fields, delay tolerant networks. He is also interested in educational technologies and authored many papers focusing on eLearning and Active Learning models.Leela Mohan Kesireddy , Central Connecticut State

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-868: ASSESSMENT OF ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTATION ANDINSTRUMENTATIONMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional , national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gurinder Singh, Future Technology Devices International Ltd. (USA); Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-1756: INTERFACING THE USB PRINTER INTERFACE USINGVINCULUM HOST CONTROLLERGurinder Singh, Future Technology Devices International Ltd. (USA) Gurinder Singh brings almost a decade of experience in the electronics industry to his position as Senior Field Applications Engineer with Future Technology Devices International Ltd. At FTDI Gurinder is actively involved in embedded USB HOST designs, application notes, technical support on USB devices and HOST controllers, guiding customers to obtain WHQL certifications and USB 2.0 compliance certifications along with providing sample codes and professional manufacturing test tools for production lines using USB devices in their products. Gurinder also

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Barbara Lombardi, Universidad Simón Bolívar

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Instrumentation

Data Acquisition Units Provide New Measurement and Control Options for Engineering Technology Students,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2005 2. datasheet website: http://www.figaro.co.jp/en/pdf/CO2GasSensorTGS4161.pdf 3. datasheet website: http://www.figaro.co.jp/en/pdf/2442B00ProductInfo0707.pdf 4. datasheet website: http://www.figaro.co.jp/en/pdf/5042ProductInfo0607.pdf 5. website. http://www.biotopics.co.uk/humans/inhaledexhaled.html 6. website. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide_poisoning 7. CI-6561datasheet website: ftp://ftp.pasco.com/Support/Documents/English/CI/CI-6561/012-08402a.pdf 8. PASCO datasheet website: ftp

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Edward Bigos, Springfield Technical Community College; Ted Sussmann, Springfield Technical Community College

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context for science, engineering and technology investigations. He also proposed and implemented the pioneering concept of integrated adjustable virtual laboratories and designed easy-to-use authoring tools to create such labs. Dr. Cherner holds an MS in Experimental Physics, and Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science. He has published over 80 papers in national and international journals and made dozens of presentations at various national and international conferences and workshops. Dr. Cherner has served as a Principal Investigator for several government-funded educational projects.Edward Bigos, Springfield Technical Community College Edward Bigos, a professor of Electronics/Computer Systems

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Heidar Malki, University of Houston; Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Consuelo Waight, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-838: INTRODUCING ADVANCED WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKSINTO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHXiaojing Yuan, University of HoustonHeidar Malki, University of HoustonGangbing Song, University of HoustonConsuelo Waight, University of Houston Page 14.799.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introducing Advanced Wireless Sensor Network Undergraduate Research Xiaojing Yuan, Heidar Malki, Gangbing Song, Consuelo L. WaightAbstractAdvances in sensor technology and the availability of affordable mass data storage devices areenabling a new security infrastructure. The infrastructure goes beyond traditional

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amit Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Silas Bernardoni, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Tyler Lark, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Andrew Watchorn, National Instruments; John Webster, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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. He is based out of Chicago, IL and is focused on curriculum development at large research-focused institutions. These Universities include: University of Michigan—Ann Arbor Kettering University The Ohio State University Michigan Technological University Purdue University University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign Northwestern University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology University of Wisconsin—Madison University of Minnesota—Minneapolis Iowa State University Andrew joined NI in 2000 as an applications engineer moved quickly through jobs as team lead and team manager. In 2002 he left Austin and served as a field engineer in Richmond, Virginia covering various

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Rossmery Alva, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-557: MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT AND COLLABORATIVE TEAMSMohamad Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityRossmery Alva, Savannah State UniversityAsad Yousuf, Savannah State University Page 14.894.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Multi-disciplinary Project and Collaborative TeamsAbstractMulti-disciplinary Project and Collaborative Teams (MPACT) is a collaborative effortbetween faculty and undergraduate students of Civil and Electrical EngineeringTechnology programs. This project is part of an undergraduate research projectsupported by the Minority Access to Graduate Education and Careers in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (MAGEC-STEM

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angel Gonzalez-Lizardo, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Carlos Serrano-Salvat, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Instrumentation

technology and innovation, he specialized in electronics, communications and control system. Carlos participated in three summer work experiences with Abbott Laboratories as part of his professional development. Because of his contribution to the company he was allowed to participate for three consecutive summers, when one was the established rule. During his last year of college he was offered the opportunity to work at the Plasma Engineering Laboratory at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. His capstone design final project in the electrical engineering program, was to create a computer program to perform the processes for measuring and analyzing plasma parameters. This application

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University; Stan Mitchell, LogicForce Consulting, LLC; Hugh Berryman, Middle Tennessee State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-1123: COMPUTER FORENSICS: SEIZING AND SECURING DIGITALEVIDENCESaleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saleh M. Sbenaty is a professor of Computer Engineering Technology, earned his Ph.D. and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Tennessee Technological University and his BS degree in electrical engineering from Damascus University. Dr. Sbenaty joined MTSU in 1993 and has been teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in electronics and computer harware. He is actively engaged in curriculum development and assessments for technological education. He has authored and co-authored several industry-based case studies and participated in three major NSF-funded

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamala Mahanta, State University of New York, Oneonta

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for Engineering Education, 2009 A Nanotechnology Research and Education Effort at SUNY-OneontaAbstractThe SUNY College at Oneonta collaborated in the DOE/ NYNBIT (New York Nano-Bio-molecular Information Technology) Incubator project10, initiated by a group of New Yorkuniversities, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and administered by the SUNYInstitute of Technology at Utica, NY in the years 2006-2008, with a two-prong proposal for afeasibility study in the areas of Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata (QCA) and Nano-wiretechnology. The availability of equipment such as thermal evaporation units, a spin-coaterand a furnace at SUNY-Oneonta, access to an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) at the NewYork University and, the purchase of some optical

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Schwartz, Western Carolina University; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Driss Benhaddou, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-819: TOWARD THE INTEGRATION OF PSOC AND BIOMEDICALINSTRUMENTATIONJoshua Schwartz, Western Carolina UniversityMequanint Moges, University of HoustonXiaojing Yuan, University of HoustonDriss Benhaddou, University of Houston Page 14.1275.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Building Toward the Integration of PSoC and Bio-medical InstrumentationAbstractAs part of its quality instruction enhancement plan, the University of Houston is transformingundergraduate learning experience through research. This transformation aims to improvestudent learning by providing and expanding research experience and its importance to

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jimmy DiTraglia, Middle Tennessee State University; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-824: DESIGNING A CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND TRACKINGSYSTEM BASED ON A WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKJimmy DiTraglia, Middle Tennessee State UniversityXiaojing Yuan, University of HoustonMequanint Moges, University of Houston Page 14.425.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Design of a Continuous Monitoring and Tracking System based on Wireless Sensor NetworkAbstractToday the way we work and live has been changed by the deployment of ubiquitous intelligentwireless sensor networks. The infusion of such emergent technology into the current under-graduate lab designs becomes a critical issue in order to prepare and engage our

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Vijay Mahajan, Influx Software Solutions

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-677: REMOTELY RECONFIGURABLE, SECURE WIRELESS MESHNETWORK FOR BIDIRECTIONAL DATA COMMUNICATIONAkram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet Akram Hossain, Purdue University-Calumet Akram Hossain is a professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN. He worked eight years in industry at various capacities. He is working with Purdue University Calumet for the past 21 years. He consults for industry on process control and related disciplines. He is a senior member of IEEE. He served in IEEE/Industry Application Society for the past 15 years at various capacities. He served as chair of Manufacturing Systems Development