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Ali Daneshmandnia

ETWORK AD MAAGEMET ERRORS Ali Daneshmandnia 71 Willow Gate Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 daneshmandnet@gmail.com Abstract: Having a robust, dependable, adaptable, and secure network is fundamental requirement of any Information Technology infrastructure. Errors can have devastate consequences on the entire IT of the organization. Error by an IT professional can have major consequences for the entire organization. In this paper I have presented various types of human errors in relation to computer networks and their possible

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Jeng-Nan Juang; R. Radharamanan

-Optics Society (LEOS) Annual Meeting, LEOS '94 Conference Proceedings, Volume 2, 31 Oct-3 Nov. 1994, pp. 237-238.[4] Schreiber, K. U., Velikoseltsev, A., Rothacher, M., Klugel, T., Stedman, G. E., and Wiltshire, D. L., Direct Measurement of Diurnal Polar Motion by Ring Laser Gyroscopes, In Journal of Geophysical Research, 109 (B6): 2004.[5] Schreiber, K. U., Klugel, T., and Stedman, G. E., Earth Tide and Tilt Detection by a Ring Laser Gyroscope, In J. Geophys. Res, 108, 2003, p. 2132.[6] Kung, A., Budin, J., Thévenaz, L., and Robert, P. A., Rayleigh Fiber Optics Gyroscope, In: IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, vol. 9, num. 7, 1997, p. 973-5.[7] Tajmar, M., Plesescu, F., and Seifert, B., Anomalous Fiber Optic

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Mark N. Valesey; Teresa L. Noto

cause, object or pursuit b: one who tends to became ardently absorbed in an interest.”The following quote from “Build Your Own Electric Vehicle” asks, “Why wouldanyone buy, convert, or build and electric vehicle today? The answer, simply put,“they are the cleanest, most efficient, and most cost effective form oftransportation – and they are really fun to drive.” [10]The enthusiast may be quite versed technically, or may just possess minimaltechnological literacy. He may be someone who wishes to drive a specific vehicleor may be simply driven by his passion to step outside of the box. Often it is theenthusiast with engineering background who strives for more power, higherefficiency and greener technology.Many things must be taken into

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Sofia M. Vidalis; Joseph J. Cecere

classes during their high school and apply tocolleges/universities that offer those majors. However, high school counselors and teachers havemore responsibilities to inform students, and their guidance and instructional personnel may notbe able to keep up with, the advancements and changes in careers. As a result, the college’srelationships to secondary education schools are a critical element to their success, particularlyfor specialized majors. These programs must strive to foster and strengthen these relationshipsthat will benefit their programs as well as their graduates and chosen professions. This paper will discuss the relationship between Penn State Harrisburg’s constructionprogram and secondary education. Penn State Harrisburg’s

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Anthony Manno; Kamal Shahrabi

Web 2.0: How It Is Changing How Society Communicates Anthony Manno Adjunct Professor, Computer Science Department Kean University, Union, NJ amanno@kean.edu Dr. Kamal Shahrabi Dean, School of Engineering Technologies Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY kamal.shahrabi@farmingdale.edu Abstract Web 2.0 is reshaping how we do things as a society. It is changing how we communicate with friends and in business, we are informed of important events

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Jeanne Radigan

THE ROLE OF ITERSHIPS I HIGHER EDUCATIO Jeanne Radigan jeanne.radigan@farmingdale.edu Farmingdale State College Lupton Hall - 109 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735 Abstract: Internships have become a key component in curricula at many institutions of higher education. This paper examines the role of internships in regards to the value they have to students, to the institution and to the industry (employers). Designing and

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Josh DeRosa

MUSICAL I STRUME T DESIG USI G COMPOSITE MATERIALS Josh DeRosa jxd1068@rit.edu 1139 Altamont Ave. Schenectady NY, 12303 Abstract: This paper discusses the investigation of composite materials in instrument building. Applications of epoxidized soybean oil in the context of instruments have been explored. A resin transfer molding setup has been constructed and provided preliminary samples for acoustic testing. Results are inconclusive for the effect of pre-tensioning and ESO use. Carbon fiber music strings have also been made

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Parag Magunia

Analysis of ormality in the Difference of Two Poisson Random Variables Parag Magunia 130 Filly Dr N Wales, PA 19454 pmagunia@sharpermath.com ABSTRACT ˆ ˆ To test H0: λ1 = λ2 , using λ1 and λ2 , which are sample means from two Poisson random variables, the normal approximation test statistic, z , will yield a ˆ ˆ p-value influenced by values of λ1 , λ2 , and sample size n . To understand the nature of this relation by means of an

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J. Ledlie Klosky; Gunnar Tamm

Wind Power for Developing Nations; Sustainability Meets Junkyard WarsJ. Ledlie Klosky and Gunnar Tamm, West Point, The United States Military Academy Inspiring students to truly take charge and execute ill-defined, real-world capstone projects is a significant challenge. To meet this challenge, it is imperative that the project topic be carefully chosen, as the topic is the genesis of the student’s efforts. This paper asserts that successful project topics should contain three key components: the project must be rigorous but within the student team’s capabilities, the students must feel that the project matters, and the topic must engage the interest of the project mentors

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Sarai Hedges

USI G SIX SIGMA FOR CO TI UOUS IMPROVEME T I E GI EERI G TECH OLOGY Sarai Hedges, MS Virginia Westheider, MA sarai.hedges@uc.edu virginia.westheider@uc.edu PO Box 210207 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 45221-0207 Abstract: A grassroots team at the College of Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, formed to use Six-Sigma methodology, an industry familiar process, to develop an improved assessment plan that is responsive to the ABET accreditation requirements. Using Six Sigma in the evaluation process fits nicely with the engineering technology programs and was

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Neil J. Hutzler; Joanne S. Chadde; David Heil; William E. Kelly

engineering. A Family Engineering Activity Guide and Family Engineering program for 5-12 year-olds and their parents is being developed, modeled after the popular Family Science and Family Math programs. Family Engineering will increase public understanding and appreciation of the role engineering plays in everyday life, as well as encourage parents and children to consider engineering as a career. Student chapters of professional engineering organizations on college campuses, elementary classroom teachers, engineering professionals, and informal educators at museums, will be encouraged to host Family Engineering events. A compendium of family engineering activities is under development. Program partners include Michigan Technological

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Ossama Elhadary

frequent causes of change were “Changed conditions” (“unbudgeted and unanticipated changes to baseline assumptions as they pertain to site conditions and weather) and “Programming Evolution” (change in/to the underlying basis of design as captured and identified in the baseline). This implies that more needs to done to identify risks that might derail the project and proactively plan responses to mitigate those risks. The fact that “ “Changed Conditions” seem to be a strong driver to change as shown by this research is understandable as in today’s complex IT projects and for a successful implementation many prerequisites and conditions need to be met and when they are not, change to projects become inevitable. In this

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Zhao Zhang

AUTOMATIC ORTH-FACI G ROBOT WITH COMPASS MODULE A D CLOSED-LOOP CO TROL Zhao Zhang zhang@missouriwestern.edu Missouri Western State University 4525 Downs Drive, Saint Joseph, MO 64507 Abstract: A digital compass module is added to Parallax Boe-Bot, an educational robot. A proportional closed-loop control system is implemented on the BASIC Stamp microcontroller. By comparing the compass sensor output with the set point (north), the controller will control the speed of two servo motors. The two servo motors will turn clockwise or counter clockwise. The robot

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William Danley; Vladimir Genis

Assessment and Evaluation Process for Engineering Technology Program William Danley and Vladimir Genis danleywj@drexel.edu, genisv@drexel.edu One Drexel Plaza, Philadelphia, PA 19104, U.S.A. Abstract: The Applied Engineering Technology (AET) Program at Drexel University recognizes the need for periodic assessment and evaluation to make sure that the AET is achieving its mission. This paper describes how the assessment and evaluation of Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes leads to a “Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) of the Program Report

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Bahar Zoghi Moghadam

good health and cleanliness require atotal daily supply of about 8 gallon per person. A recent government survey showed at least 36 states areanticipating local, regional, or statewide water shortages by 2013. This is the reason that water becomes a nationalpriority. LEED v3 is subdivided into six groups for which there are prerequisites, subcategories, and credits in placeof possible points. The six categories are: Sustainable Sites (SS), Water Efficiency (WE), Energy and Atmosphere(EA), Material and Resources (MR), Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) and Innovation in Design Processes (ID).Water efficiency is one of the categories. Buildings are major users of our potable water supply. The goal of theWater Efficiency credit category is to

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Wm. Hugh Blanton

Convolution for Engineers, Technologists, Scientists, and Other on-PhDs Wm. Hugh Blanton, East Tennessee State University ABSTRACT One of the more important and one of the least understood principles in electronic engineering technology is convolution. The convolution integral provides a convenient mathematical equation that expresses the output of an linear time invariant system based on an arbitrary signal, x(t), and the system's impulse response, h(t). Because the interpretation takes some effort, most instructors take advantage of the linear transformation into the frequency domain where convolution becomes simply multiplication, eg. Laplace and Fourier transforms