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- research-articleJanuary 2012
Robofest kick-off for CSED week at Lawrence Tech
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 44, Issue 1January 2012, Page 6https://doi.org/10.1145/2132499.2132500Robofest 2012 kick-off informational meeting was held during the CS Ed week on Dec 5, 2011, at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan. The meeting was also joined by several people across the nation via Webinar.
- posterJuly 2009
A collaborative ubiquitous learning platform for computer science education
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 41, Issue 3September 2009, Page 368https://doi.org/10.1145/1595496.1563010For teaching the computer architecture, especially in the course of "Introduction to the Computer Sciences", it is a good practice for a student to assemble and re-assemble a set of personal computer system by himself. We called the practice PC-DIY lab. ...
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ITiCSE '09: Proceedings of the 14th annual ACM SIGCSE conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education: ISBN 9781605583815, July 2009 - posterJuly 2009
Teach real-time embedded system online with real hands-on labs
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 41, Issue 3September 2009, Page 367https://doi.org/10.1145/1595496.1563009In recent years, embedded systems are becoming increasingly important due to their wide applications in every aspect of our society. By the year 2010, it is forecasted that 90% of the overall program code developed will be for embedded computing ...
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ITiCSE '09: Proceedings of the 14th annual ACM SIGCSE conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education: ISBN 9781605583815, July 2009 - research-articleJuly 2009
Virtual machines: abstraction and implementation
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 41, Issue 3September 2009, Pages 203–207https://doi.org/10.1145/1595496.1562943Various forms of virtualization play key roles in the construction and usage of diverse system artifacts ranging from modern compilers to hardware migration to mobile computing. Virtualization is also a powerful concept on cognitive grounds, requiring ...
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- research-articleMarch 2009
Learning programming through fashion and design: a pilot summer course in wearable computing for middle school students
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 41, Issue 1March 2009, Pages 504–508https://doi.org/10.1145/1539024.1509041As enrollments in engineering and computer science programs around the world have fallen in recent years, those who wish to see this trend reversed take heart from findings that children are more likely to develop an abiding interest in technology if ...
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SIGCSE '09: Proceedings of the 40th ACM technical symposium on Computer science education: ISBN 9781605581835, March 2009 - research-articleMarch 2009
An activity-based sensor networks course for undergraduates with sun spot devices
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 41, Issue 1March 2009, Pages 34–38https://doi.org/10.1145/1539024.1508879Wireless sensor networks are revolutionizing the instrumentation of the physical world, across scientific, industrial and military applications. In this paper, we describe our efforts developing and classroom-testing hands-on materials for use in ...
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SIGCSE '09: Proceedings of the 40th ACM technical symposium on Computer science education: ISBN 9781605581835, March 2009 - columnNovember 2008
Reflections: historical cheesecakes ...
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 40, Issue 4December 2008, Pages 11–13https://doi.org/10.1145/1473195.1473200Enter 3747 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in your GPS systems next time you visit the Philadelphia area for you would be directed to a produce market of historic significance. The building that used to house Eckert & Mauchly Computer Company ...
- editorialJune 2008
Using real data to invigorate student learning
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 40, Issue 2June 2008, Pages 6–10https://doi.org/10.1145/1383602.1383604Students need hands-on-experience with industrial strength databases and large data sets so they can deal with them when once employed. Many schools find it too expensive because of the cost and faculty resources required. That excuse is no longer ...
- research-articleMarch 2008
From sockets and RMI to web services
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 40, Issue 1March 2008, Pages 236–240https://doi.org/10.1145/1352322.1352221Traditional coverage of network programming techniques in a computer networking course addresses sockets, remote procedure call, and object-oriented remote procedure call. We propose two innovations to that coverage. The first is to emphasize the ...
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SIGCSE '08: Proceedings of the 39th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education: ISBN 9781595937995, March 2008 - research-articleMarch 2008
An experimental laboratory environment for teaching embedded operating systems
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 40, Issue 1March 2008, Pages 192–196https://doi.org/10.1145/1352322.1352201This paper describes Marquette University's efforts to build an experimental embedded systems laboratory for hands-on projects in an operating systems course. Our prototype laboratory is now serving as the basis for a coherent sequence of class projects ...
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SIGCSE '08: Proceedings of the 39th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education: ISBN 9781595937995, March 2008 - research-articleMarch 2008
Multi-player soccer and wireless embedded systems
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 40, Issue 1March 2008, Pages 82–86https://doi.org/10.1145/1352322.1352165Embedded systems are increasingly becoming connected through wireless networking. These devices now form the basis of many of today's consumer products including cell phones and video game controllers. In the "Software for Embedded Systems" class in the ...
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SIGCSE '08: Proceedings of the 39th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education: ISBN 9781595937995, March 2008 - review-articleDecember 2007
Ice hockey and tennis balls: playing at computer science research with robotics
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 39, Issue 4December 2007, Pages 121–124https://doi.org/10.1145/1345375.1345430This paper investigates issues involved in establishing an undergraduate research program in robotics. We discuss our motivation for such a program, the challenges involved with various aspects of administration and equipment, and our plans for projects ...
- review-articleDecember 2007
A LAMP-LEGO experience of motivating minority students to study engineering
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 39, Issue 4December 2007, Pages 41–44https://doi.org/10.1145/1345375.1345411In this paper, I would like to share my experience with Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LAMP) in which I participated as a faculty mentor from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. This program is aimed at improving ...
- articleJune 2007
Stimulating minority student retention with BalloonSAT projects
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 39, Issue 3September 2007, Page 320https://doi.org/10.1145/1269900.1268887This poster describes outcomes associated with the integration of a BalloonSAT project in Computer Science curriculum to stimulate minority student recruitment and retention.
BalloonSAT projects involve the launch of high-altitude helium-filled balloons ...
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ITiCSE '07: Proceedings of the 12th annual SIGCSE conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education: ISBN 9781595936103, June 2007 - articleJune 2007
Failures in complex systems: case studies, causes, and possible remedies
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 39, Issue 2June 2007, Pages 180–184https://doi.org/10.1145/1272848.1272905Computers are the pervasive technology of our time. As computers become critically tied to human life, it also becomes more important that interactions with them are under control. They are no longer a novelty, but are integrated into the fabric of our ...
- articleJune 2007
Vulnerabilities of RFID systems in infant abduction protection and patient wander prevention
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 39, Issue 2June 2007, Pages 160–165https://doi.org/10.1145/1272848.1272901This paper presents penetration attacks and abduction drills conducted in a healthcare facility relying on RFID security system to prevent infant abduction and patient wander. The objective is to provide a better understanding to the limitations and ...
- articleJune 2007
Reducing medical errors using secure RFID technology
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin (SIGCSE), Volume 39, Issue 2June 2007, Pages 157–159https://doi.org/10.1145/1272848.1272900RFID technology can successfully be used to reduce medical errors. This technology can aid in the accurate matching of patients with their medications and treatments. The enthusiasm for using RFID technology in medical settings has been tempered by ...