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IEEE SoutheastCon 2004 |
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Region 3 Awards | Hardware | Pre-College | Software | Student Papers | T-Shirt | Web Sites | Participating Schools
Dear IEEE Region 3 Student Branch Counselors and IEEE Student
Leaders:
Thank you all for a terrific Southeastcon 2004 this past weekend in Greensboro,
North Carolina. In particular, I think we all owe our hosts (North Carolina A&T
State University, Guilford Technical Community College, and University of North
Carolina at Greensboro) a big Region 3 "Thank You" for their hard work and
hospitality. Specifically, please join me in thanking Dr. Ibraheem Kateeb and
Dr. John C. Kelly, the two student conference co-chairs.
According to Mark Stokes, we had well over 300 students register plus over 30
branch counselors from 42 separate schools--some of them making their first
appearance at an IEEE Southeastcon at least in my memory. I am truly astonished
at the level of student participation and think that we all owe a great deal of
thanks to your local professional sections for helping to fund travel and
hardware. Chip Dawson and Bill Hennen are also to be named honorary friends of
student activities for their hard work on our behalf before, during and after
the event. If your local section did support your travel or hardware entrant, I
urge you to attend the next section meeting and thank the professionals in
attendance as well as give them a summary of your experiences in Greensboro.
Also, if you have any "cool pix" from Southeastcon that you want to share,
please send them to Lonnie H Baxley, Jr. at
lhbaxley@ieee.org .
Also, we should all thank our sponsors who donated prize money for the paper and
hardware contests: the IEEE Life Members Fund and Mirelle White of the IEEE
Financial Advantage Program.
Next year, as you know, we will be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida April 8-10th and
Eric Ackerman has some wonderful things planned for us. The student competitions
will be hosted by Nova Southeastern University. I am very much looking forward
to the continuation of a Pre-College program that debuted this year under Dr.
Numan Dogan.
The URL for Southeastcon 2005 is: http://ewh.ieee.org/cmte/secon04/student/index.html
Bruce Walcott
LARRY K. WILSON REGIONAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES AWARD
This award recognizes the student most responsible for an extraordinary
accomplishment associated with IEEE activities.
Winner: Sriram Narasimhan, Georgia Tech
STUDENT BRANCH MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD
This award recognizes the student branch that has experienced the best
growth in membership over the last year.
Winner: University of Louisville
EXEMPLARY STUDENT BRANCH AWARD
This award recognizes IEEE Student Branches for effective leadership,
management, and administration over the past year.
Winner: Georgia Tech
OUTSTANDING REGION 3 STUDENT BRANCH
This award recognizes the IEEE Student Branch within Region 3 that has
excelled in the overall operation of the Student Branch over the past year.
Winner: Georgia Tech
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Thanks to Dr. Ibraheem Kateeb and Mirelle White of IEEE FAP
"If any team likes to get a copy of the video tape of the last 8 runs please send $5.00 to IEEE-GTCC branch for the cost of the tape and the shipping KATEEBI@gtcc.cc.nc.us Address: IEEE-GTCC ATT. Ibraheem Kateeb P. O. Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282"
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ID # |
Teams Participating in 2004 IEEE Hardware Robotics Competition |
Round |
Score |
Final Rank |
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1 |
Tennessee Tech. |
3 |
477 |
1 |
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2 |
University of Louisville |
1 |
50 |
12 |
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3 |
University of Southern Indiana |
3 |
100 |
4 |
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4 |
University of West Florida |
1 |
25 |
24 |
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5 |
Virginia Tech. |
1 |
35 |
22 |
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6 |
Hampton University |
1 |
50 |
11 |
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7 |
Clemson University |
1 |
50 |
13 |
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8 |
University of Southern Mississippi |
1 |
50 |
10 |
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9 |
University of Evansville |
1 |
50 |
17 |
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10 |
Florida A&M State College of Engineering |
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Dropped out |
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11 |
Southern Polytechnic State University |
1 |
50 |
16 |
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12 |
University of North Florida |
3 |
475 |
2 |
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13 |
University of Alabama Huntsville |
1 |
30 |
23 |
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14 |
Georgia Southern University |
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Dropped out |
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15 |
University of Tennessee Martin |
1 |
50 |
14 |
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16 |
University of Tennessee |
3 |
120 |
3 |
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17 |
Georgia State University |
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No show |
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18 |
Virginia Commonwealth University |
2 |
10 |
8 |
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19 |
University of Kentucky |
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Dropped out |
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20 |
Mississippi State University |
2 |
100 |
7 |
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21 |
Old Dominion University |
1 |
55 |
9 |
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22 |
University of Florida |
1 |
10 |
25 |
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23 |
University of Mississippi |
1 |
45 |
20 |
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24 |
University of South Carolina |
2 |
349 |
5 |
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25 |
Florida Atlantic University |
1 |
35 |
21 |
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26 |
Florida International University |
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No show |
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27 |
Mercer University |
1 |
50 |
15 |
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28 |
Western Kentucky University |
1 |
50 |
18 |
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29 |
University of South Alabama |
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No show |
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30 |
Chattahoochee Tech. College |
1 |
10 |
26 |
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31 |
Tennessee State University |
1 |
50 |
19 |
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32 |
Georgia Tech. |
2 |
110 |
6 |
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33 |
University of Central Florida |
1 |
10 |
27 |
The scores and ranks were calculated based on time and tasks done by each robot.
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From: The 2004 Hardware Design Team The Guilford Tech Robotics and University of North Carolina at Greensboro Hardware Design Team would like to formally thank all of the 2004 competition entrants. Though there were a few bumps along the road, the competition was a success. This was, in part, thanks to the dedication and professionalism of all of you. We saw many, many wonderful designs and were all pleasantly surprised by the creativity and drive of every team in confronting such a complex challenge. With so many deserving teams, we genuinely regret that there were but three awards to give. It is hoped that each individual who took part in this event comes away with hard-earned knowledge that will benefit him or her in years to come. For whether you hold a prize or not, that is your true reward. We also would like to thank University of North Florida and University of Tennessee for their sportsmanship through out the entire competition. As you see in the final standing, the difference is just less than two seconds in completing the run which could be an error of the judges or their equipments. It is also hoped that future hosts will find creative and original ways of challenging participants as we tried to do. It is our deepest-held belief that engineering is about designing for the uncertain, solving new and unique challenges, and cutting a path where none exists. To do otherwise is meaningless. This competition is a way of expressing that and, in the best tradition; you have all demonstrated your ability to meet that challenge with grace and precision. You are, truly, all engineers. Sincerely yours,
John Boyles
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Track Electronics |
Organizing/Judging committee decided to give awards in three categories; (i) Track Performance, (ii) Written Report, and (iii) Oral Presentation. Here are the results;
(i) Track Performance
1. The Early College at Guilford, Greensboro, North Carolina
2. Fulton Science Academy, Alpharetta, Georgia
3. Grimsley Senior High School, Greensboro, North Carolina
4. East and West Jessamine High School, Nicholasville, Kentucky
5. Engineering and Technology Explorer POST 350, Cary, North Carolina
(ii) Written Report
1. Engineering and Technology Explorer POST 350, Cary, North Carolina
2. East and West Jessamine High School, Nicholasville, Kentucky
3. Grimsley Senior High School, Greensboro, North Carolina
4. The Early College at Guilford, Greensboro, North Carolina
5. Fulton Science Academy, Alpharetta, Georgia
(iii) Oral Presentation
1. East and West Jessamine High School, Nicholasville, Kentucky
2. Engineering and Technology Explorer POST 350, Cary, North Carolina
3. Fulton Science Academy, Alpharetta, Georgia
4. Grimsley Senior High School, Greensboro, North Carolina
5. The Early College at Guilford, Greensboro, North Carolina
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1 |
University of Central Florida |
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2 |
North Carolina A&T State University |
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3 |
Mississippi State University |
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4 |
University of Florida |
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5 |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
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6 |
North Carolina A&T State University |
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7 |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro |
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8 |
University of Technology Jamaica |
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9 |
Florida International University |
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9 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham |
Thanks to Dr. Suzanne M. Lea and Dr. Ken Williams for organizing and conducting!
Thank Written Judges: Dr. Jens Henneman, former Region 8 RSR,
Pat Donohoe MSU, Stacy Wilson, WKU
Thank Oral Judges: Mr John Ehrhardt (Vice Chair, Carolina ASME), Dr. Raisa Szabo,
(Nova University)
Dr. Shobha Gupta (Consultant for Supply Chain and Components) for judging the
oral presentations.
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Winners of the Student Paper Contest: |
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| First Place: | Tequilla Nicole Clayton, Christian Brothers University |
| Second Place: | Adje Mensah and Rebecca Hayman, University of Central Florid |
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Third Place: |
Genevieve Hankins and Mennatoallah Youssef, Old Dominion University |
Paper Finalists
Title of Paper: Addressing Issues in GSM Security
Author: Aden Whittaker
Institution: University of Technology, Jamaica
Title of Paper: Network Protector Monitoring System for the Downtown
Memphis Electric Network
Author: Tequilla Nicole Clayton
Institution: Christian Brothers University
Title of Paper: Parallel I/O in Beowulf Clusters -Performance Characterization
Author: Wesley Emeneker
Institution: Clemson University
Title of Paper: Contactless Determination of Tc in Very Small Single
Crystal MgB2 and Thin Film YBCO
Author: Iaonnis Savidis
Institution: Duke University
Title of Paper: Superconductivity and Quantum Computing
Author: Michael Leon
Institution: Florida International University
Title of Paper: Electromagnetic Propagation Prediction for Wireless
Networks Inside Aircraft Cabins
Author: Genevieve Hankins and Mennatoallah Youssef
Institution: Old Dominion University
Title of Paper: Analysis and Modeling of Solar Cells for Maximum Power
Point Tracking Applications
Author: Adje Mensah and Rebecca Hayman
Institution: University of Central Florida
Title of Paper: Making the Connection: On the Feasibility of Using DNA for
Computation and
Storage of Data in Next-Generation Computers
Author: David Nash
Institution: University of Florida
Title of Paper: Robotic Welding
Author: Blake Brannon
Institution: University of Tennessee at Martin
Title of Paper: The Smart Medical Refrigerator
Author: Paul Kuwik, Thomas Largi, and Dennis Crump
Institution: Virginia Military Institute
Title of Paper: Electromagnetic Pulse Weapons: Threat and Defense
Author: Saunvit Pandya
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
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Thanks to Terrell Givens and his team.
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Winners of the T-Shirt Contest: |
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| First Place: | Southern Polytechnic State University It's Hunting Season - Size Does Matter |
| Second Place: | University of Florida Flux This |
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Third Place: |
Old Dominion University Electrifying the Future |
Participants
Georgia Southern University
Mississippi State University
Southern Polytechnic State University
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Southern Indiana
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of Florida
Old Dominion University
Thanks to Butch Shadwell, Trish Davis, and Joey Duvall for
judging and to Dennis D. Dice for setting-up the display of web pages!
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Winners of the Web Site Competition: |
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| First Place: | Florida Atlantic University |
| Second Place: | Florida International University |
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Third Place: |
Southern Polytechnic State University |
Participants
Christian Brothers University
Florida A&M- FSU
Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Mississippi State University
North Carolina A&T
Old Dominion University
Southern Polytechnic State University
UNC - Charlotte
University of Alabama in Birmingham
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Technology - Jamaica
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Virginia Tech
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Participating Schools at Southeastcon 2004:
Chattahoochee Technical College
Christian Brothers University
Clemson University
Duke University
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Florida Atlantic University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State
Hampton University
Mercer University
Mississippi State University
NC A&T University
Old Dominion University
Southern Polytechnic State University
Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Central Florida
University of Evansville
University of Evansville
University of Florida
University of Kentucky
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Florida
University of South Alabama
University of South Carolina
University of Southern Indiana
University Of Southern Mississippi
University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
University of Tennessee at Martin
University of West Florida
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech
Western Kentucky University
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