Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peng Li, East Carolina University; John M. Jones, East Carolina University; Kris Kareem Augustus, East Carolina University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-1882: INCORPORATING VIRTUAL LAB AUTOMATION SYS-TEMS IN IT EDUCATIONPeng Li, East Carolina UniversityJohn M Jones, East Carolina University Instructional Technology Consultant and part time faculty at East Carolina University. 18 years experience in the computer field.Kris Kareem Augustus, East Carolina University Page 22.856.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Incorporating Virtual Lab Automation Systems in IT Education1. IntroductionOnline education has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years. Advances in technologieshave made it possible to deliver not

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-2713: EXPERIENCE WITH SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR MAN-AGING STUDENT-AUTHORED WIKI TEXTBOOKSEdward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University Ed Gehringer is an associate professor in the departments of Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. He received his Ph.D. from Purdue University and has also taught at Carnegie-Mellon University and Monash University in Australia. His research interests lie mainly in computer-supported cooperative learning. Page 22.676.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-96: IMPLEMENTING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELINGIN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CURRICULADon Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Professional Preparation Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Civil Engineering Ph.D. 2006 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Civil Engineering M.S. 2002 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Statistics M.S. expected in 2011 Tongji University, Shanghai, China Civil Engineering B.S. 1992 Professional Appointments 5/09 present Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Technology& Construction Management, University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 8/06 5/09 Assistant Professor, Department of Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 8/00 8/06 Graduate Research

Conference Session

Innovations in Computing Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tao Xing, Tuskegee University; Legand L. Burge Jr., Tuskegee University; Heshmat A. Aglan, Tuskegee University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-1296: INTEGRATION OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY INTO UN-DERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMTao Xing, Tuskegee University Tao Xing is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering department at Tuskegee University. He re- ceived his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 2002. His recent research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, most recently applied to renewable energy, and integration of mobile technology into engineering courses and laboratories. Address: Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Luther H. Foster Hall, Room 532, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088 Ph: (334) 727-8986 (O), Fax: (334) 727-8090, Email: taox@tuskegee.edu, Web

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-2161: INTEGRATION OF MOBILE DEVICES INTO COMPUTERSCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CURRICULUMDr. Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Afsaneh Minaie is a professor of Computer Science at Utah Valley University. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciences and engineering fields, Embedded Systems Design, Mobile Computing, and Databases.Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy is an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Biology. His research area of interest includes the field of Mobile Computing and effective use of databases, par- ticularly relating to their incorporations into the Health Care industry. After graduation, Paymon

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Idziorek, Iowa State University; Mark F. Tannian, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-600: TEACHING COMPUTER SECURITY LITERACY TO STU-DENTS FROM NON-COMPUTING DISCIPLINESJoseph Idziorek, Iowa State University Joseph Idziorek is a PhD candidate studying Computer Engineering at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, USA. His research interests broadly lie in the areas of cloud computing security, distributed denial of service attacks and stream computing. Joseph is also heavily involved in undergraduate education. He currently teaches Introduction to Computer Security Literacy and assists with a number of other under- graduate courses. He has earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Engineering from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.Mark F. Tannian, Iowa State

Conference Session

Innovations in Computing Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport; Omar Abuzaghleh, University of Bridgeport

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-1301: IMPLEMENTING AN AFFORDABLE HIGH PERFORMANCECOMPUTING PLATFORM FOR TEACHING-ORIENTED COMPUTERSCIENCE CURRICULUMJeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport Jeongkyu Lee received a B.S. from Sungkyunkwan University in Mathematic Education and an M.S. from Sogang University in Computer Science, both of Seoul, Korea in 1996 and 2001, respectively. Before he pursued his doctorate, he worked as a database administrator for seven years with companies including IBM. In fall 2002, he entered the Doctoral program in Computer Science and Engineering at the Univer- sity of Texas at Arlington. After he received Ph.D. degree in summer 2006, he joined the Department of Computer Sciences and Engineering at University of

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iem Heng, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology, CUNY; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-82: WIRED AND WIRELESS PORT COMMUNICATIONIem Heng, New York City College of Technology Professor Iem Heng earned his bachelor’s degree from Providence College (Providence, RI) with double majors in Pre-Engineering Program and mathematics. In addition, he earned another bachelor’s degree from Columbia University (New York, NY) in mechanical engineering and master’s in applied math- ematics from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI); his Ph.D. in computational and applied mathematics from Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA). Before joining the EMT/CET department at City Tech in fall of 2007, he was a faculty member and chair of the CET department at DeVry Institute of Technology (Long Island City

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Evan Jackson; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-2280: MOUNT TIMPANOGOS COMMUNITY SPECIES DATABASEDr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Reza Sanati-Mehrizy is a professor of Computer Science at Utah Valley University. His research interests include Data Structures, Databases, and Data Mining.Mr. Evan JacksonAli Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University Ali Sanati-Mehrizy is a medical student at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Pennsylvania State University. His research interests include the application of mobile computing in the sciences. Upon completion of medical school, he hopes to pursue a career in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics with a further specialization in Hematology-Oncology.Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos R. Morales, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-2352: DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-PLATFORM (PC,IPAD,MOBILE) EBOOK PLATFORMCarlos R Morales, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carlos R. Morales is an Associate Professor of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. Page 22.476.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Development of A Multi-Platform (PC,iPad, Mobile) eBook PlatformAbstractThis paper presents the development of an eBook publishing platform capable of delivering text,multimedia (video, 3D, audio), and assessments across a variety of platforms including PC, Mac,iPad, and Mobile

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara E. Brazon, Penn State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-1124: USING A TEAM-BASED SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTTO SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY BUSINESS IN A PROJECT MANAGE-MENT COURSEBarbara E. Brazon, Penn State University Barbara E. Brazon is a Coordinator and Senior Instructor in the Information, Sciences and Technology program at Penn State University, Hazleton. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg University. She conducts l research o student-centered pedagogical approaches used in problem based learning. Her key areas of focus are working with students in a complex, multifaceted, team environment, accessing how the acquisition of new information and skill sets leads to resolution of real world problems. She concentrates her

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Kundan Nepal, Bucknell University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-657: SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, DATA COMMUNICA-TIONS, AND SIMULATIONMaurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University Maurice Felix Aburdene is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Professor of Computer Science at Bucknell University. His teaching and research interests include control systems, parallel algorithms, simulation of dynamic systems, distributed algorithms, computer communication networks, computer- assisted laboratories, and signal processing.Kundan Nepal, Bucknell University Kundan Nepal is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Bucknell University. His research interests span the areas of reliable nanoscale digital VLSI systems, embedded computing using

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiannong Meng, Bucknell University; Song Xing, California State University, Los Angeles

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-624: TEACHING WEB INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND NET-WORK COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TO NON-MAJOR UNDER-GRADUATE STUDENTSXiannong Meng, Bucknell University XIANNONG MENG is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science at Buck- nell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. His research interests include distributed computing, data mining, intelligent Web search, operating systems and computer networks. He received his Ph.D. in computer science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Song Xing, California State University, Los Angeles Song Xing received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Southeast University, China, in 1985 and 1990

Conference Session

Information Systems and Computing Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-2559: MOBILE GIS IN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACADEMICCENTERGuy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology (CMS) Professor Guy Johnson, Professor in the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, Rochester Institute of Tech- nology (RIT). He has served as a faculty member at RIT for 36 years in STEM disciplines of Computer Science, Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology and now in Multidisciplinary Studies. In addition to faculty duties in these departments, he has held faculty administrative roles as De- partment Chair, Director, and Vice-Dean for programs in information technology and engineering tech- nology. He gained extensive experience with multidisciplinary degrees while serving in these

Conference Session

Innovations in Computing Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-1231: EXPLORING THE USE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES ANDVIRTUAL CLUSTERS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING EDU-CATION.Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 22.690.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Exploring the Use of Virtual Machines and Virtual Clusters for High Performance Computing Education.AbstractHigh performance computing systems have been based on commodity computing hardware sincethe introduction of Beowulf systems in the mid-1990’s. The emergence of virtualization andcloud computing technologies now make it possible to build high performance computing

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-582: LEARNING FROM REMOTE EXPERIMENTATIONS OVERTHE INTERNETAbul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University Abul K. M. Azad is a Professor with the Technology Department of Northern Illinois University. His re- search interests include mechatronic systems and structural control, remote laboratory, adaptive/intelligent control, mobile robotics, and educational research. In these areas, Dr. Azad has over 100 referred journal and conference papers, edited books, and few book chapters. So far, he has attracted around $1.5M of research and development grants from various national and international funding agencies. He is active with various professional organizations along with editorial board member for a number of