Technical Program Chair: Kai-Tak Wan

All presentations are taking place in the Curry Student Center (CSC).

Friday, May 1, 2015
Topic	Time Slot	Authors Affiliation	Title	CSC Room
Undergraduate Student Presentations	10:15	Jeffrey Martell, William Kelschinsky, Alaina Schiano, Jeremy Vaillant and David Willis University of Massachusetts Lowell	Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Development for Educational Applications: A Senior Design Project	333
	10:35	(Advisor: Paul Crilly) United States Coast Guard Academy	Direction Finding of Low Power Spread Spectrum Signals Using the MUSIC Algorithm	333
	10:55	Alex Manternach Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Maintenance and Expansion Evaluation of the Panama Canal	333
	11:15	Tatjana Samardzic University of Southern Maine	A System for Analog Filter Design, Realization and Verification Using Mathematica and Systemmodeler	333
	11:35	Vivian Liang Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Incorporating Ethics in Biomedical Engineering: A Joint-Venture Approach	333
	11:55	–Cancelled–		333
	12:15	Lawrence McGillicuddy Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Waste Sea Shell Cement Composite	333
Engineering in Biotechnology I	10:15	Ashwag Battarjee University of Bridgeport	Improving Global Healthcare by Focusing in Quality	346
	10:35	Megha Chandrashekharappa Fairfield University	HealthCheQ	346
	10:55	Hussain Alhassan University of Bridgeport	Brain Signals Analysis during Meditation and Problem Solving	346
	11:15	Khulood Alyamani University of Bridgeport	A New Technology in Administering Intravenous Drugs – Microneedle Patches	346
	11:35	Chikezie Chibuike University of Bridgeport	Non-stop High-speed Interconnect for Digital Microfluid Biochip Integration	346
	11:55	Bayan Alarishi University of Bridgeport	Structural DNA Nanotechnology: From Design to Applications	346
	12:15	Hussain Alhassan University of Bridgeport	Brain Signals Analysis during Concentrated and Diluted Modes	346
21st Century Engineering Curriculum I	10:15	John Vardalas IEEE History Center at Stevens Institute of Technology	The Role of Undergraduate History of Engineering in the Formation of Engineers: a New Interdisciplinary, Experiential Approach	435
	10:35	James Ejiwale Jackson State University	Limiting Skill Effect Through Experiential Participation	435
	10:55	Naser P. Sharifi Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)	The “T-Shaped” Learning Experience at Worcester Polytechnic Institute	435
	11:15	Corinna Fleischmann and Elizabeth Nakagawa Coast Guard Academy	Redesigning the Student Learning Approach Through Personality Types and Pedagogies in an Undergraduate Engineering Course	435
	11:35	Moses Tefe Norwich University	Engineering the Engineering Educator	435
	11:55	Michael Davis University of Maine – Brunswick Engineering Program	A 3rd Semester Project-Based-Learning Experience to Enhance Learning of Mathematics, Programming, and Circuits in an Integrated Curriculum	435
	12:15	Kanti Prasad University of Massachusetts Lowell	21st Century Challenges: Integrating Fundamentals Into State-Of-The-Art Technology Curricula Complimented by Hands on Experience in Laboratories.	435
Information and Data Management	10:15	Kripesh Ramji University of Bridgeport	Secure and Friendly Environment with Biotechnology	440
	10:35	–Cancelled–		440
	10:55	Jagtiani Lalit University of Bridgeport	Discovering the Role of Big Data in the Execution Performance of Software Development Projects	440
	11:15	Rahi Kumar University of Bridgeport	Management Information System	440
	11:35	Advisor: Elif Kongar University of Bridgeport	Project Management Software Selection U sing Analytical Hierarchy Process	440
	11:55	Varun Pande University of Bridgeport	Internal Mapping Topography Using Wireless Sensors	440
	12:15	Muhammad Uddin University of Bridgeport	Big Data to Better Data	440
First Year Engineering Experiences	10:15	Kathryn Schulte Grahame and Christos Zahapoulos Northeastern University	Can Real-Life Projects in Freshmen Engineering Classes Result in Improved Interest and Performance in the Clean Energy Careers?	444
	10:35	Corey Kiassat Quinnipiac University	Impact of a Hands-On First Year Engineering Course on Student Retention, Satisfaction, and Knowledge	444
	10:55	Vazgen Shekoyan Queensborough Community College, CUNY	Student Collaborative Group Work on Advanced Course Materials in an Introductory Physics Course for Engineering Technology Majors	444
	11:15	–Cancelled–		444
	11:35	David Willis and Jeremy Vaillant University of Massachusetts Lowell	Designing a Scalable Mechanical Engineering Freshman Experience for Relevant and Engaging Hands-On Experiences	444
	11:55	Sarah Coppola Tufts University	Designing Stuff People Can Use: A First Year Human Factors Engineering Course	444
	12:15	Mustafa Guvench University of Southern Maine	A DLP Stereolithographic 3D Printer for Experimentation and Research in High Resolution Additive Manufacturing	444
Undergraduate Student Presentations	2:00	Corrado Addonisio Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Liquid Life	333
	2:20	Andrew Breiter-Wu Wentworth Institute of Technology	Sustainability…My Driving Force of Becoming a 21st Century Engineer	333
	2:40	Nicholas Smith Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Self-Healing Coatings for Steel-Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure	333
	3:10	Saulo Fernando Guedes da Silva Junior University of Bridgeport	Autonomous Piloting System for a Drone Using Computer Vision Algorithms	333
Simulation and Modeling, Signal Monitoring, and System Control II	2:00	Jianfeng Sun Northeastern University	A Mechanical Modeling Method For Investigation Into Water Filtration	346
	2:20	Salam Al-khammasi University of Bridgeport	Design and Implementation of Self Learning Autonomous Robot Using Neural Networks under ROS (Robot Operating System) platform	346
	2:40	Viswadath, Venkata bala subramanyam Teja Duvvuri, Dasari University of Bridgeport	Detection of Metallic and Non Metallic Objects on a Conveyor Belt Using PLC Logics, HMI Screen, VFD	346
	3:10	Adnan Qayyum University of Bridgeport	Simulation of Steady Heat Transfer in Different Geometries with Various Boundary Conditions	346
	3:30	Mengjiao Zhou University of Bridgeport	Computer-Aided Analysis of a New Automated Assembly System for IT Industry	346
Group and Project-Based Learning	2:00	Jeffrey Mountain Norwich University	Capstone Project Selection and Evaluation Processes: More Fair for the Students and Easier for the ABET Evaluator	435
	2:20	Yu Wang The New York City College of Technology of the CUNY	Collaborative Instructions and Team Based Project Learning – an Effective Strategy to Conduct Technology Education Towards Undergraduates	435
	2:40	Colleen Symansky United States Coast Guard Academy	Preparing Civil Engineers for Construction Project Management	435
	3:10	Margaret Bates Rochester Institute of Technology	Service Learning in Project Management Education	435
Future Education Tools	2:00 – 3:30	Wiley Focus Group Sponsored by	Developing course materials that students value – a focus group with Wiley Publishing	440
Simulation and Modeling, Signal Monitoring, and System Control I	2:00	Sukainah Al Hajji University of Bridgeport	Smart Techniques to Cure Serious Neurological Disease ( Brain Cancer )	444
	2:20	Connor Sullivan University of Massachusetts Lowell	Developing and Exploring the Commercialization Potential of a Novel Voltammetric Sensor	444
	2:40	Harshilkumar Kothari University of Bridgeport	Real Time Temperature Reading to Control System	444
	3:10	Kailashnathan Thirupathur Venkata Ramana University of Bridgeport	Multi Agent Tasking: An Optimal Approach	444
	3:30	Jasim Alfandy University of Bridgeport	Digital Controller Design And Experiment on a Buck- Boost Convertor for Photovoltaic Systems	444
Undergraduate Student Presentations	3:50	Lays Cavalcante Ribeiro University of Bridgeport	Implementation of an Eye-Blink Detection to Improve Car’s Safety	333
	4:10	David, Rainara, Thales Augusto Guimarães, Araújo Mateus, de Lima Beraldo University of Bridgeport	Development of Monitoring System of a Wheelchair Using a Quadrotor	333
	4:30	–Cancelled–		333
	4:50	James Meyers, Adam Hoburg U.S. Coast Guard Academy	A Capstone Project on Robust Dynamic Positioning and Data Acquisition Systems	333
Engineering Materials	3:50	Junling Hu University of Bridgeport	Dynamics of Liquid Droplets Impacting on a Hydrophobic Surface	346
	4:10	James Masi University of Southern Maine	Preparation of Nano-Particulate Magnetic and Dielectric Oxides Via Co-Precipitation Using Various Chloride Sources	346
	4:30	Christian Bach University of Bridgeport	Theoretical Framework for Predicting Highly Active Zinc Finger Domains	346
	4:50	Xiao Huang Northeastern University	Droplet Impact Behaviors on Super-Hydrophobic Surface	346
Technology in the Classroom	3:50	Jaydeep Bardhan Northeastern University	Making Computing Research Easy Using Free, Open-Source Software	435
	4:10	Matthew Stein Roger Williams University	Numerical Simulation as in Integral Component of Dynamics Problem Solving	435
	4:30	Michael Davidson Wentworth Institute of Technology	Integration of Software in Structural Engineering Education	435
	4:50	open		435
Future Education Tools	3:50 – 5:10	Wiley Focus Group Sponsored by	Developing course materials that students value – a focus group with Wiley Publishing	440
K-12 Engineering Outreach	3:50	Sagar Kamarthi Northeastern University	Engineering-Based Learning for High School STEM Teaching	444
	4:10	Mohamad Musavi University of Maine	An Environmental Science and Engineering Practice for High School Education	444
	4:30	Robert Parkin University of Massachusetts Lowell	Learning about Solar Angles from the Shadow Analemma	444
	4:50	Ying Yu University of Hartford	A pilot program for CETA student ambassadors	444
Saturday, May 2, 2015
	Time Slot	Authors	Title	CSC Room
International Curricular Experiences 333 CSC	8:50	— Session moved to May 2 at 9:30am in 320 CSC —
	9:10	— Session moved to May 2 at 11:30am in 433 CSC —
	9:30	— Session moved to May 1 at 4:50pm in 444 CSC —
	9:50	— Session moved to May 2 at 9:50am in 320 CSC —
Experiential Learning——International Curricular Experiences	8:30	Paul Crilly U.S. Coast Guard Academy	Teaching an Undergraduate Electromagnetics and Antennas Course Using A Hand-Held RF Analyzer – Engaged Learning	320
	8:50	Benjamin D. McPheron Roger Williams University	Audio and Vision Projects Augmenting a Studio Style Lab Experience in a Signal Processing Course	320
	9:10	Tooran Emami U.S. Coast Guard Academy	Computer Simulation Modeling of a Real System in an Undergraduate Computer Control Systems Laboratory	320
	9:30	Sigrid Berka University of Rhode Island	Complementing on-Campus Engineering Research Experiences with Tailored International Research Projects in Partner Universities and Internships in Industry Abroad	320
	9:50	Michelle Stolzoff Northeastern University	Engineering globalization: How to establish an international engineering undergraduate research exchange program	320
Computer and Network Security	8:30	Abdulbast Abushgra University of Bridgeport	Security of Quantum Key Distribution	433
	8:50	Shurouq Almagati University of Bridgeport	Social Media	433
	9:10	Wafa Elmannai University of Bridgeport	A Highly Portable Enhanced Password Protection Environment	433
	9:30	Ruoxu Jia University of Bridgeport	Simulation of Droplet Impingement on Solid Surface by the Level Set Method and Phase Field Method	433
	9:50	open		433
Effective Assessment Practices	8:30	open		435
	8:50	Md Rashid University of Massachusetts Lowell	Students’ Opinions on Online Assessments in an Introductory Course	435
	9:10	Ashley Ater Kranov Washington State University	Establishing the Convergent Validity of the Engineering Professional Skills Assessment Rubric	435
	9:30	Md Rashid University of Massachusetts Lowell	How to Make Our Syllabus More Effective to Student’s Learning Experience	435
	9:50	Paul Crilly U.S. Coast Guard Academy	Ensuring Attainment of ABET Criteria 4 and Maintaining Course Continuity for Programs with Moderate Faculty Turnover	435
Renewable Energy	8:30	Linfeng Zhang University of Bridgeport	The Design and the Test of a PV Module Simulator	440
	8:50	Mustafa Guvench University of Southern Maine	Concentrated Solar Dual-Axis-Tracking Multi-Junction GaAs Photovoltaic System Design for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion	440
	9:10	David W. Kraft University of Bridgeport	The Mathematics of Nonrenewable Resource Depletion	440
	9:30	John (Jack) Patterson Norwich University	Experimental Use of Recycled Materials to Construct a Solar Water Heater	440
	9:50	Minzhi Li University of Bridgeport	Dynamic Prediction System of Calorific Value for Municipal Solid Waste Based on Hyper-heuristics	440
Engineering in Biotechnology II	10:30	Sasan Haghani University of the District of Columbia	The Design of Lower Limb Exoskeleton Device as an Accessory to Portable Harness Ambulatory System for Assisted Mobility	333
	10:50	Ms Daud H Khan University of Bridgeport	Lung Cancer Detection And Preliminary Analysis on CT Images Using Matlab	333
	11:10	Peter Zeno University of Bridgeport	Emulating the Functionality of Rodents’ Neurobiological Navigation and Spatial Cognition Cells in a Mobile Robot	333
	11:30	Trinadh Venkata Swamy Naidu Venna University of Bridgeport	Real-time robotic arm control with leap motion	333
	11:50	Jian Zhang University of Bridgeport	Study and computer-aided analysis artificial human wrist	333
21st Century Engineering Curriculum II	10:30	Matt Eckelman Northeastern University	Development of life cycle engineering case studies for ethics education	320
	10:50	Hudson Jackson U.S. Coast Guard Academy	Developing Ethical Engineers at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy: Integrating Courses, Co-Curricular Activities, and a Global Perspective	320
	11:10	Walter Buchanan Texas A&M University	Planning for a Health Care Technology Certificate	320
	11:30	Nedim Vardar Inter American University	Infusion of Nanotechnology Research and Teaching Into Undergraduate STEM Education at Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus (IAUPRBC)	320
	11:50	Elizabeth MH Garcia U.S. Coast Guard Academy	Instructor-Developed Course Concept Maps Used to Contextualize Material	320
Advising and Mentoring	10:30	Paul Crilly U.S. Coast Guard Academy	Academic Advising Is More than Attainment of ABET Criteria 1	433
	10:50	Leonard Anderson Wentworth Institute of Technology	External Collaborator/Mentor Requirement for Senior Capstone Engineering Design Courses	433
	11:10	Anne van de Ven Northeastern University	Outcomes of an interdisciplinary, dual-mentor doctoral training program	433
	11:30	Felipe Pait USP / Northeastern University	The Cordial Scientist	433
	11:50	Open		433
Facing Security Challenges	10:30	Rohini Vemulapati Fairfield University	Intake Music Organization Website	435
	10:50	Wei Lu Keene State College, USNH	Experiences with Profiling Hackers in Honeynet: Deployment and Analysis	435
	11:10	John (Jack) Patterson Norwich University	A Quantitative Forensic Investigation of Causal Factors which Impact Residential Structures during a Major Hurricane	435
	11:30	Munif Alotaibi University of Bridgeport	Automatic real time gait recognition	435
	11:50	Naser Alajmi University of Bridgeport	Selective Forwarding Attacks Detection in WSNs	435
Software and Website Advances	10:30	Abdulrahman Aldhaheri University of Bridgeport	Temporal Data Analysis for Events Detection in Social Media Data	440
	10:50	Ramadhan Mstafa University of Bridgeport	An Efficient Video Steganography Algorithm Based on BCH Codes	440
	11:10	Advisor: Elif Kongar University of Bridgeport	A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach to Evaluate the Efficiency of Service and Delivery Operations	440
	11:30	Mohamed Ben Haj Frej University of Bridgeport	Open-source Software: Adoption and Challenges	440