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Lile Yu; Jingyun Xiao; Xingguo Xiong; Prabir Patram

Phenomena Based on Reduced Order Model” Intelligent Computation Technology and Automation Conference, 2010, PP.1154-1157[6] Y.Q. Fu, X.Y. Du etc, “SAW Streaming in ZnO Surface Acoustic Wave Micromixer and Micropump” IEEE SENSORS Conference, 2007, PP. 478-483.[7] M. Tanski, M. Kocik, J. Mizeraczyk, “Liquid Pumping by Miniature ElectroHydrodynamic Pump Driven by DC Voltage” IEEE International Conference on Dielectric Liquids, 2011[8] M.Shen, L.Dovat, M.A.M. Gijs, “Magnetic active-valve micropump actuated by a rotating magnetic assembly” Sensors and Actuators B, 2011, PP.52-58.[9] Scott McDonald, Tingrui Pan, and Babak Ziaie, “A Magnetically Driven PDMS Micropump with Micro-Ball Valves” Engineering in Medicine and Biology

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Leslie Chandrakantha

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Learning ANOVA Concepts Using Simulation Leslie Chandrakantha Abstract: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is an City University of New York, New York, NY 10019, USA. (phone:important topic in introductory statistics. Many students 212-237-8835,email:lchandra@jjay.cuny.edu).struggle to understand the ANOVA concepts. Statistical Their evaluation of the simulation suggests that it provided anconcepts are important in engineering education. In this effective supplement to book and lecture based methods ofpaper, we describe

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Hussain A. Alhassan; Eman Abdel Fattah

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. A Study on the Performance of IEEE 802.16-2004 Includes STBC Hussain A. Alhassan Dr. Eman Abdel Fattah Department of Computer Science & Engineering Department of Computer Science & Engineering University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT, USA Bridgeport, CT, USA halhassa@my.bridgeport.edu eman@bridgeport.edu Abstract— The era of entirely

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Xi Kang; Chengxin Zhang; Xingguo Xiong; Sk Hasan Hafizul Haque

it is also anbio-MEMS devices, the mixing of different micro-fluidics is important step in many technological processes [3]. Effectivefrequently needed. However, such mixing has been very mixing underlies the operation of chemical and fermentationchallenging due to the fact that micro-fluidic is generally laminar reactors, combustion engines and other processes; it isflow. As a result, MEMS mixers which can enhance the mixing of required to make glasses, polymer blends and pharmaceuticaldifferent micro-fluids are in pressing need. In this paper, the formulations. The majority of these industrial processes aredesign and simulation of a 3-way pressure disturbance based

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Abdulla Fawzi Almomani; Faisal Miqdadi; Mustafa Hassanin; Mustafa Samy; Mohammed Awadallah

exoskeletons could be used to helpmotion within 3 DOFs. Thanks to this device the user will no firefighters and other rescue workers survive dangerouslonger feel any fatigue in carrying heavy loads for long time environments. The medical field is another prime area for theperiods. Recyclable, light and enduring materials are used in this exoskeleton technology, where it can be used for enhancedproject in order to fulfill safety and environmental concerns.Pneumatic muscles are placed cloning the human anatomy to precision during surgery or as an assist to allow nurses toprovide absolute

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Katherine Aho; Kavitha Chandra; Ed Roberts

engineers. Using a problem-driven approach to utilizetechnology is also becoming a central core of our jobs. computational methods encourages scientific discovery andProgramming is now an invaluable skill that employers are increases the student's interest in computing [2], which couldseeking in their new job applicants, especially in the fields of possibly influence a student's decision about their future career.Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Withtechnology being the forefront of out daily lives, STEM jobs In the fall of 2013, the concept of programming waswill only increase. In 2010, there were 7.6 million workers in introduced to two honors and one college prep physics classesSTEM

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Arafat Abu Malluh; Khaled M. Elleithy; Zakariya Qawaqneh; Ramadhan J. Mstafa; Adwan Alanazi

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) EM-SEP: An Efficient Modified Stable Election Protocol Arafat Abu Malluh, Khaled M. Elleithy, Zakariya Qawaqneh, Ramadhan J. Mstafa, Adwan Alanazi Abstract— Recently wireless sensor networks (WSN) becamean interesting topic because of its increasing usage in manyfields; medical systems, environment monitoring, military I. INTRODUCTIONapplications and video surveillance. Usually sensors are placed in WSN is an emerging technology that helps to bringthe desired

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Anas Bushnag; Christian Bach

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Performance Evaluation of Unicast Networks Using Different Queuing Protocols Bushnag, Anas Bach, Christian University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, United States Bridgeport, United States School of Engineering Department of Technology Management abushnag@my.bridgeport.edu cbach

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WANG Zhiguo; GONG Bengang; YANG Shanlin

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Manufacturing System Coordinated Optimization Model and Its Application* WANG Zhiguo1，GONG Bengang2 YANG Shanlin3 Department of Management Engineering The School of Management Anhui Polytechnic University Hefei University of Technology Wuhu, China Hefei, China E-mail: kingdom0526@126.com

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William Alpert; Alexander Vaninsky

college resources input,” Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 111 LNEE, 2011, pp.267-272. [25] N. Xie and J. Xiao, “The efficiency evaluation of the college which REFERENCES based on DEA,” Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on[1] T. Ahn, A. Charnes, A. and W.Cooper, “Some statistical and DEA Education Technology and Computer Science, ETCS 2009, 1, evaluations of relative

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Tiago Martins Ribeiro; Raimundo Pereira da Cunha Neto

social insects in computing, asand applications. examples, colonies of ants and bees are common in problem With the advancement in technology, constant attacks and solving heuristics goal in computing. Will also be addressed asdefenses are made in computers and servers. This is due to the locusts behave to help in problems of computational grid,constant use of computer networks where information is being thereby arriving at a conclusion in section V of this article.shared in real time, thus facilitating access to business data andpeople. II. COMMUNICATION NETWORK The distributed

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Adedamola Akinsanya; Christian Bach

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Narrative analysis: The Personal Experience Narrative approach Adedamola Akinsanya Prof. Christian Bach Technology Management Department Technology Management Department University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, USA Bridgeport, USA aakinsan@my.bridgeport.edu cbach@bridgeport.eduAbstract— this paper takes

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Santoshi Kalyani Balasubramanian; Amir Esmailpour

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Hadoop Framework to Provide Fault Tolerance in the Cluster Santoshi Kalyani Balasubramanian1 Professor Amir Esmailpour2 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of New Haven, West Haven,CT University of New Haven, West Haven,CT Sbala12@unh.newhaven.edu1 aesmailpour@newhaven.edu2Abstract – With the vast increase in the amount of Two factors are to be considered: the recovery time andinformation

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Wei Lu

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Phylogenetic Analysis Using Bayesian Model Wei Lu, Ph.D. ,P.Eng. Member, IEEE Mike Hanrahan, Ph.D. Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science Keene State College. USNH Keene State College, USNH Keene, NH USA Keene, NH USA e-mail: wlu@keene.edu e-mail: mhanraha@keene.eduAbstract - Bayesian inference has been widely applied for

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Isaac George Macwan; Zihe Zhao Omar Sobh; Prabir Patra

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Magnetotaxis for Nanofabrication Isaac G. Macwan, Zihe Zhao, Omar T. Sobh and Prabir K. Patra of a stringent vacuum environment to avoid contamination and Abstract— Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB), discovered in early the construction and capital equipment cost that increases by1970s contain single-domain crystals of magnetite (Fe3O4) or the orders of magnitude [2]. Newer technologies are alreadygreigite (Fe3S4) called magnetosomes ranging from 35 to 120 nm

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Andrew Martin; Christian Bach

of biomedical engineering necessary toresonant circuit to detect bacteria, we plan to electro spin a build this device and I found no reasons why thesepolymer, silk, graphene solution onto a printed circuit board technologies cannot be combined to create our biosensor.then seed it with cancer antibodies and use it to detect cancer Although our physical research to build a working proto-typeantigens. The function will be similar but the construction will has just begun, when complete, we are confident it willbe very different. We will be creating a “fabric” of nanoscale perform as expected and confirm the feasibility of the concept.polymer fibers impregnated with graphene and antibodies andapplying it over a

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Syed S. Rizvi; Khaled Elleithy; Mustafa Khan

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) An Opportunistic Frequency Channels Selection Scheme for Interference Minimization Syed Rizvi, Khaled Elleithy, and Mustafa Khan TM Abstract—This paper presents a solution to resolve the interference problems between the Wi-Fi TM and Bluetooth wireless technologies. A new channel selecting approach is being used to select the frequency channel. The signal strength in a channel is assessed, and that value is used to

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David Cain; Brian Layng; Kyle McNulty; Ryan O'Connor; Tomas Estrada

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Design of an Autonomous, Line Following Pace Car for Athletic Training David Cain, Brian Layng, Kyle McNulty, Ryan O’Connor Dr. Tomas Estrada Department of Engineering & Physics Department of Engineering & Physics Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA McNultyK@etown.edu

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Zhan Su; Qian Wang P.E.; Huanzi Wang

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Structural Performance of Highway Bridges under Given Foundation SettlementsZhan Su*; Qian Wang, PhD, PE, Assistant Professor Huanzi Wang, PhD, PE, Senior Bridge Engineer Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering AECOM Technology Manhattan College 2101 Webster St, Suite 1900 Riverdale, NY 10471 Oakland CA 94612*Email: zsu.student@manhattan.edu; Tel: 917-860-2218; Email: huanzi.wang@gmail.com; Tel: 510-622-6608 Email

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Askhan Vakil; Hassan Bajwa

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Analytical model of Graphene based antenna for energy harvesting applications Askhan Vakil Hassan Bajwa Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering 221 University Ave, University of Bridgeport, 221 University Ave, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT. Bridgeport, CT.Abstract— Recent advances in fabrication and characterization of range is much greater than

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Sunil Dehipawala; Vazgen Shekoyan; Haishen Yao

to the results of this study physics course, the successful performance of that student inintroduction of mathematics review at the beginning of the class the physics course is doubtful. Performance in physicscan help students improve their problem solving skills in physics courses greatly depends on students’ skill level of mathematics. Sometimes, they apply correct physics Index Terms—Physics Education, Mathematics. General principles to a problem but are unable to continue the solutionPhysics, Engineering Technology because of poor mathematics training. Since

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Mohamed Ben Haj Frej; Christian Bach

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA.Robust Prediction for Intra and Inter Handoff (RPIIH) Process over CDMA2000 Mohamed Ben Haj Frej Christian Bach Computer Science and Engineering Technology Management University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604 Bridgeport, CT 06604 mbenhaj@my.bridgeport.edu cbach@bridgeport.edu

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Matthew Foley; Matthew Janiga; John Adams; Yan Zhang; Leffi Cewe-Malloy; Aaron Sakulich

research project use it. Cooperation between the Worcester Friends meetingcalled an Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP). Student teams and WPI students was made possible by WPI’s unique,investigate issues at the intersection of technology and human project-based educational philosophy [1]. Each year, studentsneeds, developing engineering solutions to societal problems. In must complete a major team research project [2]. The2013, a student team carried out an IQP project titled “Energyefficiency of Worcester Friends Meetinghouse” with the aim of Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) is a nine creditreducing energy consumption in a building housing a

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Longyin Sun; Christian Bach

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA.Influencing Factors in the Decision and Management Sciences Sun, Longyin Christian Bach Technology of Management, Engineering Technology of Management, Engineering University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT, United States Bridgeport, CT, United States Abstract — By reviewing the different researches in decision and Before the decision maker makes his choice, he is

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Sudhanshu Sinha; Manohar Mareboyana

. background modeling from an image sequence by using K-Means clustering", International Conference on Electrical [31] S.J. McKenna, Y. Raja, and S. Gong. Object tracking using adaptive Engineering/Electronics Computer Telecommunications and color mixture models. In proceedings of Asian Conference on Computer Vision, 1:615–622, January 1998. Information Technology (ECTI-CON), 2010[15] Long-hui Guo, Liang He and Huai-zhong Li, "Traffic video image [32] S.J. McKenna, Y. Raja, and S. Gong. Tracking color objects using segmentation based on mixture of Gaussian model", International adaptive mixture models

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Madhav D. Patil; Tamer Abukhalil

shield with a Quad-band GSM/GPRS engine works onreceiver has a special precision lens that transmits the frequencies EGSM 900MHz/DCS 1800MHz andreflected light onto an enclosed linear CCD array based on GSM850 MHz/PCS 1900MHz. It also supports GPSthe triangulation angle. The CCD array then determines technology for satellite navigation.the angle and causes the rangefinder to then give acorresponding analog value to be read bymicrocontroller. The output of the IR sensors is analog, D. Camerawhich is connected to the analog pin of the

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Abdelrahman Elleithy; Gonhsin Liu; Varun Pande

University of Bridgeport. Prof. Liu has Computer Science and Engineering from the received his B.S. from Tatung Institute of University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Technology and his M.S.and Ph.D. from State Abdelrahman has received his B.S. in Computer University of New York at Buffalo. Prof. Liu has Science and MS in Computer Science in 2007 and

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Fei Mi; Zixun Tong; Xingguo Xiong

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Design and Simulation of an Electrostatically-Driven MEMS Micro- Mixer ZixunTong Fei Mi Department of Biomedical Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604 Bridgeport, CT, 06604 ztong@my.bridgeport.edu Xingguo Xiong

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Wafa Mohamed Elmannai; Khaled Elleithy

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) A New Algorithm Based on Discrete Fourier Transform to Improve the Lifetime of Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks Communications Wafa Elmannai, Khaled Elleithy, Ajay Shrestha, Mohamed Alshibli, Reem AlataasAbstract—Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have become an In addition to the well-known resources constraints of theimportant means of gathering environmental and physical WSNs, Underwater WSNs present even more restrictions thatinformation from a wide range of areas. WSNs could be used in are preventing its proliferation [2, 3]. Unlike the

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Robert Hood; Mark Jacobs; James Masi; Kayla McCaffrey

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridegpeort, CT, USA. In the Wind: From Tunnel to Turbine Robert Hood1a, Mark Jacobs1a, James Masi1b Kayla McCaffrey2 University of Southern Maine formerly, University of Southern Maine Engineering Engineering, Gorham, ME 04038 USA Gorham, ME 04038 USA now, USPTO, Washington, DC james.masi@maine.eduAbstract- A country or region