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Rose-Hulman's Bruce Black Named Wireless Educator of the Year
Bruce Black |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Bruce Black has been awarded the Wireless Educator of the Year Award from the Global Wireless Education Consortium (GWEC), a collaboration of wireless industry companies and academic institutions. Black was chosen for demonstrated leadership in the wireless field, documented collaboration within the wireless industry, support of students in wireless projects or educational initiatives, and for his efforts in preparing students for employment in wireless and wireless-related industries.
"This award underscores the importance, from an educational perspective, of keeping pace with technological advancements when developing tomorrow's technology leaders," stated Susan Sauer Sloan, executive director of GWEC. "Bruce Black's distinguished career, and clear dedication and commitment to wireless education are exemplary and commendable." |
Black, a Rose-Hulman faculty member since 1983, was chosen from a competitive pool of nominees that represented colleges and universities worldwide. GWEC also honored an educator that teaches at the associate degree level. The Educator of the Year Awards will be presented at one of the nation's largest wireless conventions, the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association’s Wireless I.T. and Entertainment 2004 show on October 25-27 in San Francisco.
Telecommunications and Internet Association's Wireless I.T. and Entertainment 2004 show on Oct. 25-27 in San Francisco.
Black teaches a senior-year class on wireless systems, which introduces students to mobile radio communications with application to cellular telephone systems, wireless networks, and personal communication systems. He also teaches classes on communication networks, electrical systems, and the analysis and design of engineering systems.
He has conducted research on wireless systems, opto-electronic systems and the development of optical radar systems for the U.S. military. "Bruce was teaching students about the importance of wireless communication systems well before the field became novel. He has been an educational leader in this area for some time," said Fred Berry, chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman. "It's gratifying to see Bruce being recognized as an educator because he does his best work in the classroom. He is admired by students and his faculty colleagues."
Black also joined Rose-Hulman and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (N.Y.) faculty in developing educational modules on wireless communications systems that will be used in colleges and universities throughout the world. He is a contributing author of a textbook on wireless systems engineering that will be published next year.
GWEC is focused on expanding wireless technology curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels worldwide, anticipating employment demands with the unprecedented growth in the wireless industry. Rose-Hulman is a GWEC member and is a recognized national leader in emerging technologies. GWEC's industry members include Motorola, Sprint, Texas Instrument, UGS Corp. (formerly a division of EDS) and Verizon Wireless.
"To meet current and future product and service demands, it is imperative that we grow the wireless workforce so that companies have a pool of highly-qualified individuals to employ and students graduate with a skill set and knowledge base that is current and fully recognized by the wireless industry," Sauer Sloan stated. "Bruce Black and Rose-Hulman are helping develop this pool."
Rose-Hulman Students Design Weight-Bearing Device to
Assist in Patient Care at Rehabilitation Hospital of
Indiana
Improving patient care for leg, foot and ankle injuries
at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (Indianapolis)
was the goal of a device developed by four electrical
and computer engineering students as part of their
senior design project.
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Developing Rehabilitation Device: The team
that developed the Weight-Bearing Detection Device for the
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana was (from left) Matt
Robertson, Cheryl Fang, Cole Ulen and Richard Graham. Sensor
readings from strategically-placed pressure points on an insole
will give important data to physician and nurses about weight
being applied to a patient's foot during rehabilitation care. |
The Weight-Bearing Detection Device will help
physicians, nurses and other hospital staff in measuring the weight a
patient places on his foot during walking, running or casual movement.
The device consists of sensors that can be strategically placed at
pressure points throughout the top of an insole worn by the patient.
The pressure is converted to a weight measurement, which is then
wirelessly transmitted to a handheld device, controlled by a hospital
staff member or doctor, during a rehabilitation session. If the
patient places too much or not enough weight on the foot, the handheld
device will signal advisories.
The Weight-Bearing
Detection Device was among 25 senior-level design
projects showcased at the Electrical & Computer
Engineering Department's Senior Symposium on April 27,
2005.
ECE
STUDENTS BUILD ROBOTS FOR JUNIOR DESIGN COURSE
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Ten teams of
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology junior and
sophomore electrical and computer engineering students
revealed this fall that there are many different ways
to solve simple mathematics equations such as 3 + 1 =
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Approximately 50 students
designed, constructed and programmed Lego-based robots
to collect data and instructions, and then solve
mathematics problems -- to the delight of their peers --
in the first Intergalactic Robotic Calculating
Championships, a friendly competition that culminated a
new 10-week introductory design course, taught by
professors Bruce Ferguson and David Voltmer.
See story for more details.
THE ECE
OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD
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Christopher Denlinger, Jessica Gross, Martin Kuchle, Christine Meyer, Thomas Ng and Eric Tollefson.
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The Electrical and
Computer Engineering Outstanding Senior Award is
presented annually by the department faculty to the
student considered most outstanding on the basis of
maturity and sense of judgment, responsibility,
attitude, professionalism, curiosity, initiative,
extracurricular activities and academic standing.
This year’s award goes to Christopher Denlinger, Jessica Gross, Martin Kuchle, Christine Meyer, Thomas Ng and Eric Tollefson.
ETA KAPPA NU SOPHOMORE OF THE
YEAR AWARD
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Joseph Rottman (top), Kimiko parker (bottom)
and Fred Berry |
Joseph Rottman ,a computer engineering major from Newburgh, IN.,& Kimiko Parker,
an electrical engineering student from Maderia, OH received the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's
Eta Kappa Nu Outstanding Sophomore Award. The honor recognizes Rottman for his exceptional grade performance,
attitude, potential for professional development and participation in campus life. Fred Berry, chair of the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, presented the award.
THE IEEE OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD
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Ron Zuckerman and Fred Berry |
The faculty of the
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
present annually an award to the student member of
Rose-Hulman’s Student Branch of IEEE (Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers) that has
demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to
the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
and the IEEE Student Branch. Ron Zuckerman (left), a senior computer engineering major from Cincinnati, Ohio,
received the award. The honor recognizes Zuckerman for being his outstanding
contributions to Rose-Hulman's IEEE student
THE CLARENCE
C. KNIPMEYER AWARD
Professor Clarence Knipmeyer taught at Rose-Hulman
for 44 years. Professor Knipmeyer was head of the
Electrical Engineering Department and his career did
much to shape the ECE Department. This award is
given to the electrical engineering or computer
engineering major that at the conclusion of their
junior year has the highest grade point average.
This year’s award goes to , Thomas Ng, Martin Kuchle, Christine Meyer.
ECE STUDENT NAMED TO ALL-USA COLLEGE ACADEMIC TEAM
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Rachel Lukens |
Scholar. Entrepreneur. Student leader. All of those qualities, and many more, helped Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology senior electrical engineering major Rachel Lukens be selected to the second team of the 2003 All-USA College Academic Team. This year’s choices were published in the Feb. 13 edition of USA Today. Approximately 500 college students from U.S. four-year colleges and universities were nominated for this prestigious honor. Lukens, a 1999 graduate of Terre Haute South High School, received high marks for her academic credentials and involvement in a wide range of educational and community activities. See story for more details.
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