Collection

2008 GSW

Authors

William Jordan

Session 1-2 Ethical Issues Related to Engineering Service Learning William Jordan Mechanical Engineering Baylor University bill_jordan@baylor.edu AbstractService learning within engineering education is increasing in amount andvisibility. The rapid growth of Engineers without Borders (workinginternationally), and the EPICS program (working domestically), demonstrate thistrend.There has been much work dealing with the legitimacy of service learning inengineering education. However, there has been less work

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics and Justice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William M. Jordan, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

AC 2011-717: ENGINEERING ETHICS AND JUSTICE: HOW DO THEYRELATE?William M. Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses. He does work in the areas of entrepreneurship and appropriate technology in developing countries. He also writes and does research in the areas of engineering ethics and engineering education

Conference Session

Computing Research II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rendong Bai, Eastern Kentucky University; Wutthigrai Boonsuk, Eastern Illinois University; Peter P. Liu

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #26395Autonomous Driving and Related TechnologiesDr. Rendong Bai, Eastern Kentucky University Dr. Rendong Bai received his PhD degree in Computer Science from University of Kentucky in 2008. From 2007 to 2008, he worked at Eastern Kentucky University in the Department of Computer Science as a Visiting Assistant Professor. He was an Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Technology at Eastern Illinois University from 2008 to 2018. In Fall 2018, he joined the Applied Engineering and Technology department at Eastern Kentucky University. His research interests include mobile comput- ing, server technology

Conference Session

Session 8 - Track 3: Framing Cultural Bridges For Relational Mentorship

Collection

2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

SYLVANUS N. WOSU, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #36473FRAMING CULTURAL BRIDGES FOR RELATIONAL MENTORSHIPDr. SYLVANUS N. WOSU, University of Pittsburgh Sylvanus Wosu is the Associate Dean for Diversity Affairs and Associate Professor of mechanical engi- neering and materials science at the University of Pittsburgh. Wosu’s research interests are in the areas of impact physics and engineering of new composit American c Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Roles of Relational Mentorship in Building and Supporting Cultural Bridges

Conference Session

Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #13167How We Teach: Transport Phenomena and Related CoursesDr. Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union Dr. Daniel Lepek is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at The Cooper Union for the Ad- vancement of Science and Art. He received his Ph.D. from New Jersey Institute of Technology and B.E. from The Cooper Union, both in chemical engineering. In 2011, he received the ASEE Chemical Engineering Division ”Engineering Education” Mentoring Grant. His research interests include particle technology, transport phenomena, and engineering education. His current educational research is focused on peer instruction

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Eric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Education, 2012 Using Cyber Discovery to Assess Change in Student STEM Related AttitudesAbstractComputer science has been identified by the National Science Foundation (2010) as a science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) discipline in which there has been a shortage ofstudents and workers. Identifying ways to increase interest in computing careers has thus becomeincreasingly important in light of the rapid evolution and use of cyber technology in society, as well asgrowing threats to cyber security in both personal and public domains.To address this issue, mathematics, science, engineering, and liberal arts faculty members at LouisianaTech University developed an intervention program, called “Cyber Discovery,” that is

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahnavi Dirisina, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

ratethemselves in that respect.Perceived Competence deals with broad perceptions of self and has the closest relation to self-concept out of all the outlined underlying constructs. It is the context/field specific perceptions ofan individual regarding their abilities, standing in that field [1].Engineering Intrinsic Value is the innate interest, joy, and value attained by an individual whileparticipating in an activity, specifically in engineering [6].Belonging is considered as the degree to which an individual feels that they fit and belong in theprogram, and the program is a good fit to their future goals.The review [1] identified multiple sources where the above sub-constructs were used as part of alarger survey to measure self-concept within

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET-Related Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Abdallah, SUNY Polytechnic Institute; Daniel K. Jones P.E., SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

successfully performed two improvement points regardingABET accreditation. The first improvement is regarding the student outcomes and the secondimprovement is related to the ABET program criteria. The goal of this paper is to share theimprovement to avoid having weaknesses in computer engineering technology programs. ABETevaluators look for these points and emphasis the importance of an efficient assessment process.One main goal of the paper is to propose five rubrics that can be used to assess the ABETprogram criteria (a-e) for any computer engineering technology program.1. IntroductionThe computer engineering technology program at SUNY Poly developed eight student outcomesthat are mapped to both ABET student outcomes (a-k) and the ABET program

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Joe G. Eisley

Session 0502 The University of Michigan Master of Engineering Template and Aerospace Engineering Related Programs Joe G. Eisley University of MichiganAbstract The College of Engineering at the University of Michigan now offers Master of Engineeringdegree programs under its own authority in addition to the graduate degrees offered by theCollege through the University's School of Graduate Studies. All such programs must conform toa particular template which is designed to ensure an amount of breadth across departmental andcollege boundaries and

Conference Session

Case Studies & Engineering Education Around The Globe

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Floyd Wilkes, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

Tagged Divisions

International

AC 2008-545: A COMPARISON OF IMPLEMENTING A SINGLE PROBLEM INRELATIONAL, OBJECT-RELATIONAL AND OBJECT-ORIENTED DATABASESYSTEMSFloyd Wilkes, Utah Valley State CollegeReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College Page 13.20.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Comparison of Implementing a Single Problem in Relational, Object-Relational and Object-Oriented Database SystemsABSTRACTSeveral database textbooks were studied to determine how extensively the three database models Relational, Object-Relational and Object-Oriented were been covered [1]. From this study it was determined that some database textbooks either do not

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Xin Wang, Oregon Insitute of Technology; Xian Sun

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3155: USING MODULAR PROGRAMMING STRATEGY TO PRAC-TICE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: A CASE STUDYDr. Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of TechnologyDr. Xin Wang, Oregon Insitute of TechnologyMiss Xian Sun Page 25.1432.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Using Modular Programming Strategy to Practice Computer Programming: a Case StudyAbstractIt is important for the engineering and technology students to learn and improve their computerprogramming skills throughout their college education. To make the students’ learning processmore efficient, a Modular Programming Strategy (MPS) was introduced at the last ASEE

Conference Session

SDR & Programming in ECE Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Cutno, Miami University; Chi-Hao Cheng, Miami University; Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University; Deng Cao, Central State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #15836Software Defined Radio for Digital Signal Processing Related CoursesMr. Patrick Cutno, Miami University Currently a graduate student at Miami University’s electrical and computer engineering department. My research is in automatic modulation detection. Given a carrier frequency, determine the unknown modula- tion scheme used to transmit information at that frequency. I also work on creating instructional labs that use LabVIEW and software defined radios such as the NI-USRP 2920 to accompany Miami University’s ”Digital Signal Processing” and ”Signals and Systems” courses. These courses are very math and

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

AC 2008-1478: UNDERSTANDING AND RELATING TO YOUR INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSEdward Gehringer, North Carolina State University Page 13.1309.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Understanding and Relating to Your International Students Edward F. Gehringer North Carolina State University efg@ncsu.eduAbstractIn most engineering programs, international students constitute the majority of the graduatepopulation, and a rising percentage of the undergraduate population. It is important forengineering faculty to understand these students’ expectations of

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

entrepreneurship, so that at the end of their formalstudies, the students will become “Innovation Ambassadors” who think and lead innovatively. Several different related courses, workshops, approaches and programs have been developed,implemented and assessed over the past years at FAU. Among these are: Page 13.750.3 1. “Eight-Dimensional (8D) Methodology for Innovative Problem Solving.” (Raviv 2002a) It is asystematic and unified approach that stimulates innovation by effectively using “both sides” of thebrain. It builds on comprehensive problem solving knowledge gathered from industry, business,marketing, math, science, engineering, technology

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

AC 2009-1192: EVALUATION OF ABET PROGRAM CURRICULA CRITERIAFOR THE INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABILITY RELATED SUBJECT AREASMichelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University Michelle Jarvie received her PhD in Engineering-Environmental from Michigan Technological University in August of 2007. Since that time, she has been working as an environmental engineer for Cliffs Natural Resources in Michigan. Ms. Jarvie has worked on a variety of issues including mine land reclamation, biofuels development, sustainable forest certification, environmental policy analysis, carbon reporting, carbon offsets and trading, as well as corporate sustainability reporting. She can be reached via email at

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cox, Purdue University; Angie Andriot, Purdue University; Stephen Beaudoin, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-989: FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT SUCCESS IN A SUMMERRESEARCH PROGRAM: FORMAL VERSUS INFORMAL RELATIONALSTRUCTURESMonica Cox, Purdue University Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the

Conference Session

Perceived Quality Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Shelia Barnett; Joan Burtner

Session 2255 The Use of Employer Surveys to Evaluate Professional-Practice Related Skills in an Industrial Experience Program Shelia Barnett and Joan Burtner Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mercer UniversityAbstractStudents' non-course activities such as co-ops and internships offer a very good opportunity forstudents to develop engineering-related professional practice skills (sometimes known as 'softskills') that are included in the EC 2000 criteria. Employee evaluations have long been anintegral part of the Mercer University School of Engineering (MUSE) Industrial

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Diane L. Nelson, Carnegie Mellon University; Ilhem F. Hakem, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #29743Work in Progress: A Summer Outreach Program in Chemical EngineeringEmphasizing Sustainable Technologies Related to Plastic MaterialsDr. Diane L Nelson, Carnegie Mellon University Diane Nelson is a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow and a Burroughs Welcome Fund Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemical Engineering who is committed to exploring the unique properties of fluorinated materials and harnessing those properties to improve drug delivery vehicles to the lung. She has spent the last six years creating and testing her delivery system on various lung diseases and is currently defining the process of droplet

Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

AC 2010-400: AN ANALYSIS OF LITERATURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OFLEADERSHIP SKILLS IN ENGINEERING AND RELATED DOCTORALPROGRAMSJoy Watson, University of South CarolinaJed Lyons, University of South Carolina Page 15.138.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Analysis of Literature of the Development of Leadership Skills in Engineering and Related Doctoral ProgramsAbstractIt has been stated that engineering Ph.D. graduates do not have the leadership skills needed toorganize, manage and establish effective research groups or to appreciate the applied problems,knowledge and culture of other fields1. The objective of this study is to investigate

Conference Session

Computation Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Priya T. Goeser, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University; Christopher Williams, Georgia Southern University; David Calamas, Georgia Southern University; Junghun Choi, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

are primarily in the areas of programming education, mobile computing, and usability. Mr. Williams is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).Dr. David Calamas, Georgia Southern University Dr. David Calamas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Southern University. He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and a MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Alabama. His research interests are in the areas of biologically-inspired thermal and fluid transport processes, active and passive thermal management, and engineering education. He teaches in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer.Dr. Junghun Choi, Georgia

Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joseph J. Rencis P.E., California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Hartley T. Grandin Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the number of independent equations. The solution may be obtained by hand, and this generally requires algebraic manipulation. Alternatively, the solution of any number of equations, linear or non-linear, can be achieved with a modern engineering tool. With the intelligent application of verification (Step 8), the computer program is a much more reliable calculation device than a calculator. The students are allowed to select the modern engineering tool of their choice, and this might include Mathcad [11], Matlab [12], and TKSolver [13]. The authors have not seen this solution procedure in any machine design or mechanics of materials textbook.8. Verify. This critical step is a critique of the answer and is discussed in-depth in

Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ava R. Wolf, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Nattasit Dancholvichit, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Leon Liebenberg, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33054Transforming an Engineering Design Course into an Engaging LearningExperience Using a Series of Self-Directed Mini-Projects andePortfolios: Face-to-Face Versus Online-only InstructionMiss Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Taylor Tucker graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics. She is now pursuing a master’s degree at UIUC through the Digital Environments for Learning, Teaching, and Agency program in the department of Curriculum and Instruction. She is interested in design thinking as it applies to engineering

Conference Session

Computation Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joan Kathryn Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33291Sustainability Incorporation in Courses in Mechanical, Civil andEnvironmental Engineering: Insights from AASHE STARS DataMs. Joan Kathryn Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder Joan Tisdale holds degrees in both Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University and MIT, respectively, and is pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has worked in renewable energy at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and has taught STEM related courses both at the high school and college levels.Dr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is

Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sophia V. Yates, Smith College; Christopher H. Conley, Smith College; Aaron J. Rubin, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #32775Are you sure about that? Introducing Uncertainty in UndergraduateEngineeringSophia V. Yates, Smith College Sophia V. Yates is a junior studying engineering sciences in the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College. She is interested in structural engineering and engineering education. Yates is planning on pursuing a graduate degree in STEM education after her time at Smith College.Dr. Christopher H. Conley, Smith College Chris Conley is currently a research affiliate with the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College. He has served on the faculties of four institutions over the last three decades. He has

Conference Session

Computation Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University; Rebecca R. Romatoski, St. Ambrose University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

and worldwide in mechanical, aerospace andmultidisciplinary engineering programs, with extension to other engineering programs andrequire a high-level student engagement for the student learning and success. Due to the hybridnature of the classes, it requires more effort, hard work and innovation by the instructors to makesure that the students learn the material effectively as well as retain the knowledge. This gavebirth to an idea to develop a course learning structure for effective student learning and success.The course structure discussed can be applied to hybrid as well as online only course learningenvironments with full application to traditional face-to-face learning. The course structurediscussed can also be extended to all STEM

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico University; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez Ph.D., Columbus State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Criterion 2. Page 26.801.53.3 Student OutcomesCriterion 3 is Student Outcomes (SOs). They describe what students are expected to know and beable to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors thatstudents attain as they progress through the program.The IET program, by agreement of the faculty and External Advisory Committee (EAC),adopted the 16 student outcomes composed of 11 standard outcomes of the general criterion 3for Engineering Technology Programs for bachelor degrees (outcomes 1-11) published by theABET ETAC commission for the 2009/2010 Accreditation Cycle; and five additional outcomesadopted from the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Jonaidi, Kennesaw State University; Simin Nasseri, Society of Manufacturing Engineers

, Australia, where she worked as a senior research associate. She has more than twenty five years of academic/industrial experience and has obtained many patents, and published many book-chapters, journal and conference papers. Her research areas include Rheology and viscoelasticity, Biomechanical engineering (orthotics, artificial organs and soft tissue Rheology), Manufacturing engineering, Polymer processing, Computational mechanics, Robotics, and Micromachinery. She has work experience related to design and manufacturing, has served as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) faculty advisor from 2006, and has taught many courses related to engineering mechanics, design and manufacturing, programming, etc. She has won

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Metacognition, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation #2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering as a Career Relate to Their Self-Efficacy, Career Expectations, and Grittiness?AbstractThis complete research paper examines the potential connection between student beliefs aboutengineering as a profession, as well as the perceptions of their family and friends, to their reportedself-efficacy, career expectations, and grittiness.The student responses examined were obtained from non-calculus ready engineering students at alarge land grant institution in the Mid-Atlantic region. The students participated in a well-established program focused on cohort formation, mentorship, professional skill development, andfostering a sense of inclusion and belonging in engineering. The program, consisting of a one-week pre

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology (CET) department is growing. Students from bothdepartments collaborate to design new products related to both fields. Students learn how to Page 25.740.4design, fabricate and evaluate mechantronic products. They learn 3D design and modeling,manufacturing processes, material engineering, electrical design, computer control withembedded systems, interfacing and programming. Students from both departments are givenmechatronic/robotic design projects that require them to use actual mechanical,electrical/electronic hardware and software that are currently being used by the industry. Thisenables the instructor to simulate real life

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-oriented Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Clay Samuel Gloster Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Ghassan M. Azar; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State Univeristy; Mohammed K. El-Bathy, Lawrence Technological University; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University; Aiman Ghassan Baset

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

AC 2012-3114: OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING THEORY:INTELLIGENT EDUCATIONAL TOOL INCREASES PLACEMENT OFGRADUATES IN STEM-RELATED CAREERSDr. Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University Naser El-Bathy is an Assistant Professor of electronics, computer, and information technology at North Carolina A&T State University. He earned his B.S. degree from Wayne State University, Mich., M.S, (computer science, 2006) from Wayne State University, and Ph.D. (information technology, 2010) from Lawrence Technological University. El-Bathy is currently teaching at the North Carolina A&T State University. His interests are in health informatics, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, intelligent infor