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New Electrical ET Course Development

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2003 Annual Conference

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Aaron Gold; Walter Banzhaf

Session 2548 The Evolution of an EET Program’s Introductory Course in Electricity/Electronics Walter Banzhaf, Aaron Gold Ward College of Technology, University of HartfordIntroductionA new course (EL 110) was developed in 1999 for first-semester students entering our four-yearbaccalaureate programs in electronic and audio engineering technology. In recent years we hadnoticed that very few of our entering students had experience with technical aspects of electricityand electronics, and we realized that students found the traditional first-semester DC

Conference Session

Raising the Bar and Body of Knowledge

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2003 Annual Conference

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Jeffrey Russell

to Go—The National Research Council (NRC) recently published a reportciting three “serious concerns” with engineering graduates. Many have “little knowledge of thedesign process,” “inadequate knowledge of the role of technology in their professions,” and“little knowledge of business, economics, and management.” These issues cut to the core of civilengineering. Graduates who do not understand “The Big Picture” will be challenged to providesafe, practical design in a complex future. 4. Fewer Credits—Civil engineers are expected to simultaneously possess greater breadthof capability and greater specialized technical competence than was required of previousgenerations—a nearly impossible challenge with fewer college credits. Students take at

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

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Mike Oelschlegel; Rafic Bachnak

thermocouple to switch the heater on andoff with a solid state relay. The process variable is transmitted through a data acquisitionsystem to a PC for storage and further analysis. This project provides valuable hands-onexperience in control loop tuning and produces reasonably accurate results. The papershows the design schematic and presents results.IntroductionPID control allows a system to accurately adjust for load or setpoint changes.Implementing a PID controller, however, requires that it be ‘tuned” or adjusted for thesystem for which it is installed [1, 2]. This tuning process requires the user to understandthe type of algorithm utilized by the controller.The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) curriculum at Texas A&M-CorpusChristi

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Improving Statics and Dynamics Classes

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2003 Annual Conference

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Ann Anderson; Ronald Bucinell

and is the developer of the InternationalVirtual Design Studio (IVDS) project currently being conducted in conjunction with theMiddle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey and ESIGELEC in Mont SaintAignan, France. Dr. Bucinell was awarded NASA Summer Fellowships in 1994, 1995,1996, and 1997. He maintains an active research program in advanced compositematerials. Prior to joining Union College, Dr. Bucinell worked for Materials SciencesCorporation, Hercules Aerospace Corporation, and Boeing Aerospace. Dr. Bucinell holdsthe degrees of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology;M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics from Drexel University; and aPh.D. from Drexel University. From 1987 to 1990, he

Conference Session

Assessment Strategies in BAE

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2003 Annual Conference

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Ann Kenimer; Jim Morgan

Texas A&M University anda member of the NSF Foundation Coalition project. She teaches courses in engineering problem solving,engineering design, environmental engineering technology, and nonpoint source pollution control. She hasreceived two college-level teaching awards and is a recent recipient of the ASAE A. W. Farrall Young EducatorAward.JIM MORGANJim Morgan is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University and an active participant inthe NSF Foundation Coalition and in the freshman program at A&M. He earned BSCE, MSCE, and Ph.D. degreesin Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. His research includes structuraldynamics, earthquake engineering, and engineering education

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2003 Annual Conference

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Maher Murad

software in the Highway Surveying andDesign course. The course objectives and the design project components are presented anddiscussed. The experience gained from redesigning the course to include computer applications atvarious stages of a semester-long design project provides useful guidance to those consideringways to integrate design software into existing courses.IntroductionAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) outlines Civil EngineeringTechnology Program Criteria for accreditation. (1) One of the requirements of the new criteria isthat programs must demonstrate that graduates are capable of planning and preparing design andconstruction documents including engineering drawings. Other requirements call for graduates tobe

Conference Session

Tools for Teaching and Learning

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2003 Annual Conference

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Bret Van Poppel; Shad Reed

, USMA has established intermediate goals in ten separateareas. One of those intermediate goals, the Engineering and Technology goal, requires thatgraduates be able to “apply mathematics, science, technology, and the engineering design processto devise technological problem solutions that are effective and adaptable.”13 The Engineeringand Technology goal is instrumental in the design of the Mechanical Engineering Program, andlikewise the Fluid Mechanics course, at USMA. The Fluid Mechanics course is typically taken in a cadet’s fifth semester and is one of thefirst engineering courses taken. This course provides the foundation for further study inaerodynamics, energy systems engineering, automotive engineering, civil engineering, and

Conference Session

Experienced-Based Instruction

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2003 Annual Conference

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George List; Stacy Eisenman

Engineering Clinic program, wherestudents, faculty and company liaisons work together throughout the academic on a variety ofindustry sponsored projects. This provides students with a closer look at the working world, andthe faculty and companies with a different style of teaching [7].Through a search for student oriented practical experiences, it was discovered that designcharettes are a popular idea. In general the charettes are short retreats, lasting a day or two,which provide students with a risk-free opportunity to work as part of a team to solve a problemor complete a design. Illinois Institute of Technology offers charettes for its architecture students.This allows the students to participate in Masonry Design and tour a concrete

Conference Session

Learning Enhancements for CHE Courses

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2003 Annual Conference

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Haishan Zheng; Jason Keith

Session 3213 Web-Based Instructional Tools for Heat and Mass Transfer Haishan Zheng and Jason M. Keith Department of Chemical Engineering Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI 49931AbstractThis paper demonstrates four web-based instructional tools for heat and mass transferbased on JAVA applets. These tools are closely related to topics in two chemicalengineering courses: transport phenomena and chemical reactor design. They simulatefour classic problems which are one dimensional unsteady mass diffusion, onedimensional unsteady-state heat

Conference Session

Integration vs. Compartmentalization

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2003 Annual Conference

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W. Carlson

. This theory is based on ideasseveral fields including philosophy (John Locke), science studies (Bruno Latour),history of technology (Eugene Ferguson), and cognitive science (DonaldNorman). In this paper, I will outline this theory by developing six propositions.In laying out these propositions, I will touch on the ways in which this theoryhelps us to define engineering as a distinct profession and I will provideexamples from my course. Before turning to the propositions, let me offer a word about my Page 8.1203.1communications course. All undergraduate engineers at UVa are required to

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Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

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THEO MARYONOVICH; Chris Netherton; Chandra Sekhar; Jai Agrawal; Omer Farook

which isboth rewarding and intellectually stimulating.References[1] Jones, Joseph L., Flynn, Anita M., Seiger, Bruce A., Mobile Robots: Inspiration to Implementation, A.K. Peters LTD, 1999.[2] Everette, H.R., Sensors for Mobile Robots, A.K. Peters LTD, 1999.[3] Walking Robots. http://www2.plala.or.jp/k_y_yoshino/6legs/walk_e.html[4] OOPic Programming Manual. http://www.oopic.com.[5] Precision Navigation, Inc: 5464 Skylane Blvd., Suite A Santa Rosa, CA 95403[6] Reynolds Electronics 3101 Eastridge Lane Canon City, CO. 81212. www.rentron.comBiographyCHANDRA R. SEKHAR is a member of the faculty of the Electrical Engineering Technology at PurdueUniversity Calumet. Professor Sekhar earned a Bachelor’s Degree in

Conference Session

Design for Community

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2003 Annual Conference

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Rex Ramsier; H Michael Cheung; Edward Evans; Francis Broadway; Helen Qammar

Session 2625 Focusing on Teamwork Versus Technical Skills in the Evaluation of an Integrated Design Project Helen K. Qammar, H. Michael Cheung, Edward A. Evans, Department of Chemical Engineering Francis S. Broadway, Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies Rex D. Ramsier Departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering The University of Akron Akron, Ohio 44325Engineering educators

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Annette George; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein

Session 2793 Impact of Federal Government Funding of an Internship Program at a Minority Institution Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein1, Annette George2 1 Department of Civil Engineering / 2Dean’s Office, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland 21251.Abstract:Involving students in research has been recognized as a strategic method for developing andpreparing undergraduate students to gain valuable insights into the workforce, particularly intoscience and engineering careers. Federal funding to minority institutions has proven to be one ofthe most

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Advisory Boards & Program Assessment

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2003 Annual Conference

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Teresa Cutright; Helen Qammar

Session 3413Structuring Program Assessment to Yield Useful Information for ChE Faculty H. Qammar and T. Cutright Department of Chemical Engineering / Department of Civil Engineering The University of AkronIntroductionSince ABET accreditation requires comprehensive program evaluation with outcomes assessment,many faculty view assessment as solely for accreditation. Common problems such as poor facultyparticipation, non-sustainable efforts, and overly cumbersome processes have been reported evenfor “ abet successes”. Assessment can yield substantial benefits but only if the process isspecifically

Conference Session

Design Projects in Manufacturing

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2003 Annual Conference

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Scott Danielson; Scott Almen; Russel Biekert; Norbert Richter; Al Post

Session 2563 Manufacturing Enterprise Company: Integration of curriculum and industry Scott Danielson, Russel Biekert, Alvin Post, Scott Almen, Norbert Richter Arizona State University East / OmniMount Inc.AbstractHistorically, Manufacturing Engineering Technology curricula offer courses on a semester basiswith limited connections between subjects. Individual course requirements restrict studentproblem-solving experiences and students are often unable to synthesize material from differentcourses when solving multifaceted problems. This paper describes the Manufacturing

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TYCD 2003 Lower Division Initiatives

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2003 Annual Conference

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william mullett; Gary Mullett

whether or not they had a “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”legacy electronics program or something similar that could be transitioned into a corporatespecific telecommunications program [1].Dr. John Abeles, the Executive Director of NYNEX University, was the visionary on thecorporation/management side of NYNEX that gave life to this idea and it was swiftly endorsed bythe CWA on the union side of the fence. At the time, telecommunications was starting to becomethe newest technology buzzword and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was only a short

Conference Session

Internet Programming and Applications

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2003 Annual Conference

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Ronald Glotzbach; Carlos Morales

. Page 8.1299.1 “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”A process such as reengineering the structure, capacity, and design of a grain storage bin couldtake months to complete. Engineers could be generating drawings in a CAD package, emailingthose files to a partner company a thousand miles away for verification and structural analysis,while attempting to communicate with vendors of the materials what changes they can expectover the next year.This process can be further complicated by communication breakdown between two or more ofthe parties involved. The specifications may not clearly define what

Conference Session

Computers in ME

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2003 Annual Conference

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Davin Swanson; Christopher Lynch

Session 3566 WebLab: a New Approach to Undergraduate ME Laboratory Training at Georgia Tech Davin K. Swanson, Christopher S. Lynch George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0405AbstractThis paper describes the development and implementation of Internet-based technologies into arequired undergraduate laboratory course, ME3056, at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Theeducation of a large group of undergraduates (120 per semester) in

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Web-Based Laboratories and Classes

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2003 Annual Conference

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Mohammed Haque

Session 2158 VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGN EDUCATION Mohammed E. Haque, Ph.D., P.E. Texas A&M University, Texas, USAAbstractThe contemporary information technology (IT) allows us to develop learner-centered virtualdesign studios that can be reached to a large student population via the web. Considerablepedagogical advantages can be achieved by the integration of IT and visualization tools inteaching engineering technology. Structural analysis and design concept visualization, whether inreinforced concrete or steel structure is a subject

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Computers in ME

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2003 Annual Conference

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Kathy Stalcup; Javad Hashemi; Edward Anderson

Session 3566Development of Software to Improve Learning and Laboratory Experience in Materials Science Javad Hashemi, Katherine A. Stalcup, Edward E. Anderson, and Adam Majkowski Texas Tech University, Department of Mechanical Engineering/ Texas Tech University, Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) Texas Tech University Department of Psychology/ Texas Tech University, Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC)/ Texas Tech University, Department of Mechanical EngineeringAbstract The laboratory experience is a major component of any engineering program

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Mathematics in the Transition

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2003 Annual Conference

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Lisa Kilmer-Doty

characters that were later brought to life by the instructorsvia a 3D modeling package. The purpose of the meetings were to 1) expose middle schoolstudents to the field of computer animation, 2) demonstrate the relation between math andcomputer animation, 3) foster interest in real world applications of math.Introduction As technology advances everyday, generations are exposed to new realms of possibilitiesat a much earlier age. Schools are constantly implementing new programs that expose children toemerging technologies and integrate new curricula to make the young more techno-savvy as theworld advances with them. However, many elementary school students are still unaware of theconsequences these technologies have on their lifestyle and the

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Programming and DSP Issues in Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Franzone

Document 2003-4 A WIN32 CONSOLE CLASS LIBRARY Jeffrey S. Franzone, Assistant Professor Engineering Technology Department University of MemphisAbstractThe Console Class Library, Version 2 (CCL2) is an easy to use C++ class that provides manyuseful routines to increase the functionality and embellishment of Win32 console-modeapplications. Although CCL2 was designed primarily as a teaching tool for beginning C++programmers, it is robust and complete enough to be useful for console-mode industrial-typeapplications. CCL2 was written and

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2003 Annual Conference

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Nam Kim; Anna Siemionko

Session Use of Lab Experiments to Build Transport Concepts Anna Siemionko and Nam K. Kim Department of Chemical Engineering Michigan Technological University 2003 ASEE Annual Conference Nashville, TennesseeAbstract One of the difficult concepts to teach in junior students’ class is momentumtransport. Derivation of Bernoulli equation is one of the first equation products from themomentum balance that can be used in many flow evaluations. Use of the equation tospecific

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Innovative Hands-On Projects and Labs

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2003 Annual Conference

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Kyle D. Lutes; William Szaroletta

members.During Fall 2000, the first author utilized the course web folder to “post” raw data from lab,either by scanning the plot into JPEG format, posting an Excel™ spreadsheet, or Word™document. The upside of these methods was that all team members had access to the raw dataimmediately after lab period (in the case of the photocopy method) or after the instructor postedthe data to the course web folder (which could take from several minutes to the next day). Thedownside was that the individual team data needed to be tediously hyperlinked by the courseinstructor, who also happened to be the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department’sWebmaster, on a case-by-case basis, which on several occasions led to delays in raw dataavailability to the student

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Knowing Students: Diversity & Retention

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2003 Annual Conference

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Janet Schmidt; Greg Wilkins; Clay Gloster; Robert Lent; Linda Schmidt

relationships hold across sex and race/ethnicity inscience and engineering. There is also a need to better understand the role ofenvironmental supports and barriers relative to choice and persistence in science andengineering majors10,13. Such research may shed light on the reasons why particulargroups of students are underrepresented within science and technology-oriented fields –and may suggest theory-derived methods to help attract and retain these students.In the present study, we administered measures of SCCT variables to engineering studentsat three universities (one predominantly White and two historically Black). Wehypothesized that the set of theoretical variables (self-efficacy, outcome expectations,interests, and social supports and barriers

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Internet Programming and Applications

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Crahen; Bina Ramamurthy

; ExpositionCopyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering EducationAbstractRecently, there have been many advances in technology and infrastructure to meet thechanging needs of the application domains. These changes have resulted in thedevelopment and adoption of a rich set of novel concepts in distributed systems. Forexample, lookup, discovery, custom event and event handling, runtime reflection, callbackand service leasing are just a few of these new ideas. Traditional approaches to teachingDistributed Systems courses do not cover these newer concepts for reasons ranging fromlack of support from the existing framework to the fear sacrificing coverage of somefundamental concepts. Moreover, many of the textbooks used do not cover theseconcepts. In this

Conference Session

Assessment in BME Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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Chad Washington; Alene Harris

Engineering Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation under Award Number EEC- 9876363.Background and Introduction In September of 1999, bioengineering and learning science faculties at four researchuniversities (Vanderbilt University, Northwestern University, the University of Texas at Austin,and the Harvard/Massachusetts Institute of Technology Division of Health Science andTechnology [VaNTH]) received a National Science Foundation grant to support a collaborationof these universities within an Engineering Research Center (ERC) for bioengineeringeducational technologies. Although there are several ERCs throughout the country, VaNTH isthe only ERC with a focus on education; and for the past three years this

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Abdolmajid Lababpour

for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”Figure 1: The structure of education system in Iran Grade Graduate Education Research & Technology Ministry of Science, 16 Training Teacher Higher Education University

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Michael Dokachev; John Carpinelli

2002.5. Carpinelli, John D. and Fabio Jaramillo, “Simulation Tools for Digital Design and Computer Organization and Architecture,” Proceedings of the 2001 Frontiers in Education Conference, Reno, NV, October, 2001, pp. S3C.1-5.6. URL: www.awl.com/carpinelli; Companion web site for Computer Systems Organization and Architecture7. URL: www.awl.com/info/carpinelli; Companion web site for Computer Systems Organization and ArchitectureJOHN D. CARPINELLIJohn D. Carpinelli is an associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Computer and InformationSciences, at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research interests include interconnection networks, computerarchitecture, parallel processing, distance learning, and computer

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ET Capstone Projects

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Aldrich; Michael Webber; Scott Dunning

of improving thequality of life provided to their students. The project is also important to the teachers becausenow they have another tool to use in their students' physical and mental development. Thisproject is important for the department since it may lead to a grant from the LemelsonFoundation through the Assisted Technology Development Center at Hampshire College.1 Thegrant would allow us to pursue other adaptive technology projects in the future.Bibliography[1] www.lemelson.orgBiographySCOTT C. DUNNING is an Associate Professor and Department Coordinator for the Electrical EngineeringTechnology program at the University of Maine. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the