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Community Service Attitudes Of Engineering Students Engaged In Service Learning Projects

Conference Session: Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado at Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado at Boulder
Tagged Divisions: International

(EWB) project in Rwanda. In 2006, the course was integrated into an existingcapstone design course for environmental engineering, as described above.In fall 2007, the course was again a stand-alone course but offered in the single semester format. Page 13.306.6(www.edc-cu.org/cven4838.htm) This course focuses on appropriate and sustainable technologyand small-scale sustainable community planning and development. Another unique goal statedfor this course was that students would gain insight into what represents poverty and how tocontribute to its eradication. The textbook for the course was Field Guide to AppropriateTechnology, Edited by B

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Reading Between The Lines: Evaluating Self Assessments Of Skills Acquired During An International Service Learning Project

Conference Session: Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions: International

fulfills EngineeringCriteria 2000 (EC 2000) established by Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology(ABET) effectively and efficiently, while adding a unique dimension to engineering education.ABET EC 2000 set forth the following requirements for engineering universities: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g

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Internationalization Of Engineering Education

Conference Session: Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Thomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Tagged Divisions: International

13.794.15 158. Stevens News Service (2005). The Impact of Technology and Globalization on Engineering Education http://www.stevens.edu/press/pr/pr655.htm Retrieved August 19, 2006.9. Anderson, D., Johnson, R., Milligan, B. (2000). Quality assurance and accreditation in Australian higher education: An assessment of Australian and international practice. p.27 Centre for Continuing Education, The Australian National University. Canberra ACT: Australia.10. Gerhardti, L. A. (2001). The Global Engineering Education Exchange Program – Its History, Progress, and Challenges. 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference

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A Model For Developing A Sustainable Hospital In Tanzania

Conference Session: Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Greg Mowry, University of St. Thomas-St. Paul
Tagged Divisions: International

average wind speeds on the order of 8 m/s which are sufficient for power production.Summarizing, Tanzania has considerable wind power potential. Page 13.60.11 (a) (b)Figure 4. (a) Topographical map of DTHD site. (b) Annual average wind-speed map of site. (1 cm = 500 meters) Page 13.60.12The cost of a solar photovoltaic system capable of supplying the hospital power requirementswas on the order of ten-to-fifteen times that of wind power while the cost of a fuel

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Advancing A Computer Science Curriculum In Afghanistan: A Mentor's Perspective

Conference Session: Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-695: ADVANCING A COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM INAFGHANISTAN: A MENTOR'S PERSPECTIVEPaul Stanton, United States Military Academy Page 13.158.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 ADVANCING A COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN AFGHANISTAN: A MENTOR’S PERSPECTIVE The National Military Academy of Afghanistan (NMAA) recently requested assistancefrom the United States Military Academy to build a computer science program capable ofproducing the technological leaders needed by its nation and its army. We spent several monthsin Kabul, Afghanistan working alongside the host nation faculty to structure an ABET-style, goaloriented curriculum that can evolve

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Enriching A Curriculum With Local Content

Conference Session: International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-959: ENRICHING A CURRICULUM WITH LOCAL CONTENTWillie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre Dr. Willie K. Ofosu is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Pennsylvania State University. He teaches telecommunications, wireless systems, computer networking, optoelectronics and analog and digital electronics at the Wilkes-Barre campus. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, IET (England) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of England. He is currently involved in international activities in cooperation with some faculty members at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He is an advocate of diversity in the education field. Dr

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Beating The Competition Down With The Stick Of Education: A Winning Strategy For A Global World

Conference Session: Global Engineering in an Interconnected World
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina
Tagged Divisions: International

and a substantial knowledge [or factual knowledge within ato understand the knowledge of understanding] of the social contextimpact of contemporary similarities and differences among – Demonstrate globalizedengineering professional, engineers and non-engineers from technical knowledgesolutions in a global, societal and global different countries.” – Awareness of relevanteconomic, issues factors in a globalenvironmental, and (b)”Students will demonstrate an – Synthesis of engineeringsocietal context

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A Color Image Merging Algorithm Using Matlab

Conference Session: International Division Poster Session
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eric Boyer, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-99: A COLOR IMAGE MERGING ALGORITHM USING MATLABEric Boyer, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Mr. Boyer is now a graduate student in the Master of Engineering Program, Electrical Engineering at Penn State University at Harrisburg.Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Dr. Morales received his electronic engineering degree with distinction from the University of Tarapaca, Arica, Chile, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His research interests are digital signal and image processing, and computer vision. He is now an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Penn State

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Social Engineering Program – Designed To Change Paradigms

Conference Session: Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences
Tagged Divisions: International

(European Society for Engineering Education), ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) and INTERTECH (International Council for Engineering and Technology Education). Dr. Claudio da Rocha Brito has received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, B.S. degree in Mathematics, B.S. degree in Physics, M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering all from the University of São Paulo. He is listed in "Who's Who in the World", "Who's Who in America", "Who's Who in Science and Engineering", "Five Thousand Personalities of the World", "Dictionary of International Biography", "Men of Achievement" and others similar publications. Although he was born in São Paulo City, he has received

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A Framework For Building Sustainable It Infrastructure To Support Undergraduate Education In A Developing Nation

Conference Session: Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy; Eugene Ressler, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: International

cross walking techniques continue to help us make progress while providing us withthe flexibility to adapt to rapid changes in the volatile environment.Bibliography1. M. Bakia, “The Cost of Computers in Classrooms: Data from Developing Countries.” Mimeograph, Page 13.39.14Washington: The World Bank. 2000.2. E. Brewer, M. Demmer, B. Du, M. Ho, M. Kam, S. Nedevschi, J. Pal, R. Patra, S. Surana, K. Fall, “The Case forTechnology in Developing Regions,” IEEE Computer Society, June 2005.3. A. Cawthera, “Computers in Secondary Schools in Developing Countries: Costs and Other Issues” (2001)http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Pubs/files/computersinsecschoolsedpaper43

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Globalization: A New Frontier For Capstone Courses

Conference Session: Global Engineering in an Interconnected World
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions: International

text.Bibliography:1 Todd, R., S. Magleby, C. Sorensen, B. Swan, and D. Anthony, “A Survey of Capstone Engineering Courses in North America”, Journal of Engineering Education, April,1995, pp. 165-174.2 Abata, D., “A Successful Path for Engineering and Engineering Education,” ASEE Today: ASSE Prsim Magazine (V13, n9, p. 62, 2004).3 Dym, C.L., et al., “Engineering Design Thinking, Teaching, and Learning”, Journal of Engineering Education, 94 (1), 2005.4 Sheppard S., et al., “What is Engineering Practice?”, International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 22, No. 3., pp. 429-438, 2006.5 Downey, G.L., et al., “The Globally Competent Engineer: Working Effectively with People Who Define Problems Differently”, Journal of

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Advancing The Global Capacity For Engineering Education Research: A Year Of International Dialogue

Conference Session: Advancing the Global Capacity for Engineering Education Research: A Year of International Dialogue
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology; Erik De Graaff, Delft University of Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-2826: ADVANCING THE GLOBAL CAPACITY FOR ENGINEERINGEDUCATION RESEARCH: A YEAR OF INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUEJack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of TechnologyErik De Graaff, Delft University of Technology Page 13.160.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Advancing the Global Capacity for Engineering Education Research (AGCEER): A Year of International DialogueAbstractAGCEER is a joint initiative by the European Journal of Engineering Education, published bythe Société Européenne pour la Formation des Ingénieurs, and the Journal of Engineering Edu-cation, published by the American Society for

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A Common Us Europe Curriculum: An Approach For Real Time Software Intensive Systems

Conference Session: Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Andrew Kornecki, ERAU; Thomas Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Wojciech Grega, AGH; Jean-Marc Thririet, LAG; Miroslav Sveda, BUT
Tagged Divisions: International

professionally through continued learning and involvement in professional activities.[ B] Contribute to society by behaving ethically and responsibly, and by incorporating knowledge of history and culture into one’s professional decisions.[ C] Communicate effectively in oral, written, and newly developing modes and media.[ D] Assume a variety of roles in teams of diverse membership.The major areas of proficiency for the graduates of an international RSIC program (3-4 years ofuniversity/college education) have been identified based on the results of industry surveys anddiscussion at the consortium meetings. These areas expand the general objectives with thosespecific to the RSIC program:[ E] Demonstrate understanding of analysis and

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A Framework For Substantial Abet Accreditation Of An International Civil Engineering Program

Conference Session: International Division Poster Session
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Suleiman Ashur, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne; Khaled El-Sawy, United Arab Emirates University; Essam Zaneldin, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Tagged Divisions: International

Outcomes* 1. Graduate students with knowledge of engineering principles and theories necessary for application in civil engineering projects. A, J 2. Develop students’ capabilities towards innovation and creativity in C, E engineering design. 3. Develop students’ computer skills to a highly competent level. K 4. Enhance students’ ability to communicate effectively. G 5. Enable students to conduct experimental work effectively. B 6. Enable students to improve their team-working skills, and to achieve life-long learning habits. D, I 7. Help

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A Global Model For Higher Educational Institutions To Increase The Enrollment Of Minority And International Students

Conference Session: Global Engineering in an Interconnected World / International Division Poster Session
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Dennis Jet, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College
Tagged Divisions: International

Behavior of Steel Structure Spr. 06 03 ACGN 5135 Project Optimization & TQM Spr. 06 03 ACGN 5605 Public Works Planning Spr. 06 03 ASUR 6395 Topic in GIS Spr. 06 03 B+ACG 5005 Financial Accounting Sum 06 02 ACGN 6905 Special Problems in Civil Engineering Sum 06 02 AData Collection ProceduresThe IHE Fellowship Program Directors are to develop a spreadsheet including eachcandidate’s name, gender and ethnic background, e.g., American Indian or Alaskan,Asian or Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic American, person with

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Preparing For Abet Accreditation In A Non Western, Non English Speaking Environment

Conference Session: Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Adnan Zahed; Abdullah Bafail; Reda Abdulaal; Ali Al-Bahi
Tagged Divisions: International

one.Corrective ActionsBy the start of the academic year 2006/2007 AAU carried out an overall evaluation of thepreparation activities in the college. The evaluation revealed the necessity of some correctiveactions regarding: 1. Design of lab experiments (outcome 3.b) 2. Non-technical or soft skills (outcomes 3.d, 3.f, 3.g, 3.h, 3.i, and 3.j) 3. Courses administered by other colleges (particularly math, basic sciences, and humanities). 4. Displaying students course work as convincing evidences of achieving program outcomes.AAU organized a one day hands-on workshop for the faculty members teaching lab relatedcourses on how to introduce design elements in these courses. The workshop was centered on the13 fundamental learning

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A Comparison Of Embedded Systems Education In The United States, European, And Far Eastern Countries

Conference Session: International Division Poster Session / Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education / International Division Poster Session
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College
Tagged Divisions: International

Software Engineering Education & Training (CSEET’07), 2007.[13] Naehyyuck Chang and Ikhwan Lee, “Embedded System Hardware Design Course Track for CS Students”, Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International Conference on Microelectronic Systems Education (MSE’03), 2003.[14] Suehee Pak, Eunha Rho, Juno Chang, and Moon Kim, “Demand-Driven Curriculum for Embedded System Software in Korea”, http://www.cs.virginia.edu/sigbed/archives/2005-10/03-wese2005%20(Pak).pdf, access on January 2008.[15] Seviora,R.E., “A Curriculum for Embedded System Engineering”, ACM Transactions on Embedded Computing Systems”, vol. 4, no. 3, pp 569-586, Aug. 2005.[16] Haberman, B. and M. Trakhtenbrot, “ An Undergraduate Program in Embedded Systems

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A Collaborative Curriculum Enhancement With Recognition Of Characteristics Of Chinese College Students

Conference Session: Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University
Tagged Divisions: International

Classroom: Lessons Learned”, AC 2007-2225, in Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 20073. Widdig, B., Lohmann, J., “EDUCATING ENGINEERS FOR THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE”, AC 2007-854, in Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 20074. Motlagh, B., Shahir-Motlagh, M., Rahrooh, A., “Crafting an International Road Map to Global Learning and Project Management”, AC 2007-1113, in Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 20075. Lin, L., “The learning Experiences of Chinese Graduate Students in American Social Sciences Programs”, The International Conference of The Comparative and International Education Society, http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data

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The Impact Of Students' Life Experiences On Program Retention. A Study Of Female Engineering Students In Mexico.

Conference Session: International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Carmen Villa, Texas A&M; Jennifer Sandlin, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: International

. Journal of the American Medical Association, 282(9), 842-843.3. Margolis, J. & Fisher, A. (2002). Unlocking the clubhouse: Women in computing. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.4. Sadker M. & Sadker, D. (1994). Failing at fairness. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons.5. Isaacs, B. (2001). Mystery of the missing women engineers: A solution. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 127(2), 85-91.6. Forest, J. & Kinser, K. (2002). Higher education in the United States: An encyclopedia. Retrieved October, 24, 2006, from http://www.higher-ed.org/heus/topics.htm7. Asociación Nacional de Facultades y Escuelas de Ingeniería. (2003, October). XXX Conferencia nacional de ingeniería. La

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A Joint Educational Feeder Program

Conference Session: International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan University; Albert Peng, Central Michgian University; Yanjia Sun, Central Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-2950: A JOINT EDUCATIONAL FEEDER PROGRAMMean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan UniversityAlbert Peng, Central Michgian UniversityYanjia Sun, Central Michigan University Page 13.51.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Joint Educational Feeder ProgramAbstractIn 2005, a joint undergraduate educational program, the SIT-CMU Joint Program, wasestablished on the campus of Shanghai Institute of Technology (SIT) in China. It serves as afeeder program for the Central Michigan University (CMU) in the U.S. Participating students ofthis joint educational program are encouraged to continue their studies at CMU. They cantransfer to CMU to complete a

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Strategic Energy Directions A Case Study

Conference Session: Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-386: STRATEGIC ENERGY DIRECTIONS - A CASE STUDYRussel Jones, World Expertise LLC Russel C. Jones is the founding president of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. His previous academic career included serving as a faculty member at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, department chair at the Ohio State University, dean of engineering at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, academic vice president at Boston University, and president at the University of Delaware. Page 13.1100.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008

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A Successful Model For Engineers Studying Abroad: A Foreign Study Center With Concurrent Instruction

Conference Session: Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michelle Clauss, Grove City College; Blair Allison, Grove City College; Mark Reuber, Grove City College; Stacy Birmingham, Grove City College; Vincent DiStasi, Grove City College
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-1743: A SUCCESSFUL MODEL FOR ENGINEERS STUDYING ABROAD:A FOREIGN STUDY CENTER WITH CONCURRENT INSTRUCTIONMichelle Clauss, Grove City CollegeBlair Allison, Grove City CollegeMark Reuber, Grove City CollegeStacy Birmingham, Grove City CollegeVincent DiStasi, Grove City College Page 13.119.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Successful Model for Engineers Studying Abroad: A Foreign Study Center with Concurrent InstructionAbstractIn the fall of 2006, Grove City College offered for the first time the option of studying abroad foran entire semester to junior mechanical engineers. This opportunity involved the establishmentof a

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A Comparison Of Implementing A Single Problem In Relational, Object Relational And Object Oriented Database Systems

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

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A Project Based International Collaboration In Engineering Education

Conference Session: International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Patrick Favier, IUT Bethune, France; David Jouglet, IUT Bethune, France
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-1522: A PROJECT-BASED INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION INENGINEERING EDUCATIONSohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College Dr.Sohail Anwar is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State University Altoona College. He is also serving as the Chair of the EET Advisory Faculty Committee for Excelsior College. Since 1996, he has been an Invited Professor of Electrical Engineering at IUT Bethune, France. Dr. Anwar is also serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Technology and as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Pennsylvania Academy of Science.Patrick Favier, IUT Bethune, France Dr.Patrick Favier is currently serving as

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A Comparison Of Satellite And Fiber Optic Communications

Conference Session: International Division Poster Session
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stephen Frempong, State University of New York
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-1000: A COMPARISON OF SATELLITE AND FIBER OPTICCOMMUNICATIONSStephen Frempong, State University of New York Page 13.21.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Comparison of Satellite and Fiber Optic Communications (The industry, market, future trends, and technology)Abstract This paper is to compare fiber optics and satellite communications. It begins with a brief history of fiber and satellite communications, followed by a technical discussion of the two types of communications media, focusing on their relative advantages and disadvantages, industry, market, technology and future trends