Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

(IPFW) is a joint campus of two internationally

recognized Big Ten schools. IPFW is accredited

by The Higher Learning Commission of the North

Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It has

the broadest scope of programs of all institutions

of higher learning in northeast Indiana, offering

more than 190 degree and certificate options.

IPFW has a diverse enrollment of nearly 12,000

students encompassing many ages, races, and

nationalities. Through exemplary standards in

teaching, research, and service, IPFW reflects

Indiana University and Purdue University’s

commitments to excellence and lifelong learning.

IPFW provides its students the opportunity

for success through its academic diversity,

affordability, and flexibility.

About IPFW

Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology& Information Systems and Technology Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 4805-1499

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We are saddened to report that Professor Orville (Dick)

Detraz passed away on January 22. He developed

and taught the motors and machinery courses in

the department for 34 years. Detraz retired from the

university in 2002.

What Are You Doing?What have you been doing since graduating from IPFW?

Contact or visit us any time and let us know where

you are living, working, or updates on your family, and

we will include this information in our next newsletter.

You can e-mail your updates/information to continuing

lecturer Michelle Parker at parkerm@ipfw.edu. If

possible, please send in a business card to be posted

on our alumni bulletin board outside of our office (ET

205). Our office address is Indiana University–Purdue

University Fort Wayne, CEIT Department, ET 205,

2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN

46805-1499.

Goodbye to a Professor and Colleague

CEIT Student Advisory BoardThe CEIT Student Advisory Board (CSAB) mission is

to provide a student perspective in the review and

assessment of the CEIT programs, services, and

laboratories. CSAB provides the CEIT department

feedback and recommendations for possible

improvements and establishes a unified voice for student

concerns and suggestions.

CSAB met twice last year to discuss the programs and

offerings of CEIT. A lot of positive feedback was given

and several new ideas were suggested. Thank you to our

2009–10 CSAB members Jacob Pitcher (CPET), Jenkia

Laird (CPET), Eric Kinzie (CPET), Brad Sorenson (CPET),

Ben Ashby (IST), Jennie Simon (IST), and David Campbell

(ECET) for serving on the CSAB board last year. We are

looking forward to another great year and receiving

feedback from our CSAB members.

Students Learn Through Co-opCo-op is short for cooperative education, a nationally recognized academic training program that involves partnerships between students, employers, and IPFW. Students receive a competitive wage and earn academic credit while working two or more semesters with an employer from Greater Fort Wayne or even from another state. In the 2009–10 academic year, the CEIT department had 11 students in the Co-op program in such companies as Lincoln Food Service, Regal Beloit, Advanced Assembly, DePuy, and NASA. If you or your employer is interested in learning more about hiring a Co-op student, please contact Bob Barrett for information systems (barrett@ipfw.edu) or Gary Steffen for CPET/ECET (steffen@ipfw.edu). This can be a wonderful experience for both the employer and student employee.

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ConTACT US

The mission of the department is to offer high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and certificate

programs in the areas of EET, CPET, IS, and IT. These programs meet regional needs and include credit

and noncredit education in areas related to electrical, computer, and information systems and technology.

The department seeks to advance and share technical knowledge through teaching and creative endeavors, and to work with regional industries to

develop and increase technically knowledgeable human resources.

Robert Barrett, Professor260-481-6179, barrett@ipfw.edu

Hal Broberg, Professor, Associate Dean260-481-6341, broberg@ipfw.edu

Iskandar Hack, Associate Professor260-481-5733, hack@ipfw.edu

Tom Laverghetta, Professor260-481-6423, laverghe@ipfw.edu

Paul Lin, Professor260-481-6339, lin@ipfw.edu

Hongli Luo, Assistant Professor260-481-5732, luoh@ipfw.edu

David Momoh, Assitant Professor260-481-6621, momohd@ipfw.edu

Michelle Parker, Continuing Lecturer260-481-5716, parkerm@ipfw.edu

Robert Sanders, Continuing Lecturer260-481-5426, sandersr@ipfw.edu

Gary Steffen, Associate Professor, Chair260-481-6344, steffen@ipfw.edu

Karen Wrigley, Administrative Assistant 260-481-6338, wrigley@ipfw.edu

Department Web Sitewww.ceit.ipfw.edu

New Department, New NameAs of fall 2008, a new department was created, which consists of the old Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) and the information systems (IST) program. The new department officially became known as the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology & Information Systems and Technology (CEIT). CEIT is the result of realignment among academic programs within the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS). During the reshuffling, IST was moved from the Department of Computer Science (CS) and merged with the EET and CPET programs. The information technology (ITC) program will also reside in CEIT. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) is expected to approve this degree later this year. Associate Professor Gary Steffen was named the chair of CEIT in July 2008.

CEITbitsCollege of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) News and information

from the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology & Information Systems

and Technology

Our Growing DepartmentSince its inception, CEIT has seen a rise in popularity

and significant growth in student enrollment. During fall

semester 2010, students generated more than 2,300

credit hours within the department, compared to only

1,614 during fall semester 2008. Future

growth is anticipated as programs change, the

Information Technology program is added, and new

transfer agreements with Ivy Tech Community

College–Northeast are initiated. It is also refreshing

to see a sibling, spouse, son, or daughter of an CEIT

alumnus begin his or her collegiate path through

the CEIT department.

M.S. in Technology Awards First DegreesWe would like to extend our congratulations to the first graduates of the M.S. in Technology. The first degrees were awarded in summer 2009 to Josh Prowant and Elhadi Eloma, both specializing in the IT/Advanced Computer Applications concentration. Since that time, Murali Tokona (IT/Advanced Computer Applications) and Krishna Maleswara and Travis Johnson (both IT/Manufacturing) have also completed degrees. The M.S. in Technology is a flexible, creative program that prepares qualified students and working professionals to face the challenges of global-technical competive workforce. The graduate program allows degree specialization in the following two technical areas: IT/Advanced Computer Applications and IT/Manufacturing.

For further information about our graduate program, please contact Assistant Professor Hongli Luo, interim graduate director, at luoh@ipfw.edu or visit www.etcs.ipfw.edu/mstech/index.shtml.

Seated (L–R): Hal Broberg, Hongli Luo, Gary Steffen, Karen Wrigley, and Michelle Parker. Back Row (L–R): Bob Barrett, Bob Sanders, Iskandar Hack,Tom Laverghetta, David Momoh, and Paul Lin

Industrial Advisory Committee MeetingThe CEIT Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) met on March 19 and was

hosted by United Technologies Electronic Controls Plant in Huntington,

Ind. The committee consists of industry professionals—some of whom

are IPFW alumni—from local companies that hire our graduates. The

committee meets annually to bring industry members up to date on the

CPET/ECET curriculums, trends, and educational outcomes. News from

the College of ETCS and IPFW is also shared. The industry members, in

turn, provide feedback to the department on curriculum, their company,

and industrial happenings. Breakout sessions were organized for CPET

and ECET in order to gain insight on those curriculums, with respect to

specific industry needs.

We are currently in the process of creating a Professional Advisory

Board (PAB) for the information systems and information technology

degree programs. If your company is interested in joining the IS/IT PAB

or the IAC group, please contact Michelle Parker at parkerm@ipfw.edu.

Updated Information Systems Program Launched Fall 2010 After a one-year effort, CEIT is very excited to launch a revamped information systems (IST) degree program for fall semester 2010. The new degree program was designed around the Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Information Systems, ACM/AIS, with input from the Information Systems Curriculum Committee. Highlights of the revised IS program:

Seven new classes added to the program:

• Foundations of IS• Enterprise systems• Data and information• IT architecture• Business process management• Human computer interaction• Security

The programming requirement has been restructured. Two semesters of Visual Basic and one semester of Java are now required instead of three semester of Java and one semester of Visual Basic.

A concentration or minor is required in the program. This allows our students to focus deeper into a supporting area of IS that interests them.

Choices:

• Minor in business• Minor in computer science• Minor in organizational leadership and supervision• Certificate in computer networking• Concentration in databases• Concentration in network administration

We still offer both associate (A.S.) and bachelor’s (B.S.) programs. We have added an 18 credit hour minor in information systems.

Faculty PromotionsProfessor Hal Broberg was promoted to

professor during the 2008–09 academic year.

Broberg joined IPFW in 1985. He has served

as the department chair for ECET several

times, and is currently the associate dean for

the College of Engineering, Technology, and

Computer Science (ETCS).

Associate Professor Gary Steffen was

promoted to associate professor with tenure

during the 2007–08 academic year. He

joined IPFW in 1989 as an administrator

after receiving his EET degree from IPFW

and moved into a faculty position during fall

semester 1997. He is currently serving as the

chair for CEIT.

new Faculty MemberStarting fall semester 2010,

Omonowo (David) Momoh joined

the CEIT faculty. He provides a needed

resource for the department with

his background in electric power

and distribution. He recently received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

from Prairie View A&M University. His research interests include

power systems analysis and control, electric machine modeling and

drives, Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) device modeling, and

numerical techniques in electromagnetics.

Previously, he worked as a service/project engineer for SIEMENS

LTD Nigeria (energy division), and as a lecturer in the Department of

Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University

in Nigeria.

What We Have Been Up ToBob BarrettProfessor Bob Barrett was elected to a two-year term as Purdue speaker of the IPFW Senate (faculty leadership position) and was elected as the IPFW senator to the Purdue University Senate.

Hal BrobergAssociate Dean and Professor Hal Broberg has been the associate dean for the College of ETCS for almost nine years. He recently completed a two-year industrial project with two recent graduates, Terry Bender and Brian Barholme. He will be on sabbatical during spring semester 2011, developing a new course in embedded processing.

Iskandar HackAssociate Professor Iskandar Hack is currently serving as the interim chair for the MCET department, which includes the manufacturing, mechanical, architectural, civil, and construction engineering technology, and interior design programs. He

CEIT Students Awarded ScholarshipsIn recognition of their hard work and commitment to excellence in the classroom, the following CEIT students were awarded scholarships for the 2010–11 academic year. Congratulations to all of the winners!

L–R: Lucas M. Scott, Adam B. Frisby, Peter K. Muchai, Jennika C. Laird, Justin R. Whitaker, Forest L. Johnson, and Darik A. Boutsaboualoy. Not pictured: Thomas Childers and Bradley Sorenson

Darik Boutsaboualoy received the Ronald C. Emery Memorial Scholarship and the

Dr. Maurice S. M. Lam Memorial scholarship. Thomas Childers received the Fred R.

Gideon Memorial Scholarship and the Dr. Maurice S. M. Lam Memorial scholarship.

Adam Frisby received scholarships sponsored by the Fred Zollner Foundation and ITT

Industries. Forest Johnson received the Armed Forces Communication-Electronics

Association (AFCEA) Scholarship.

Also, Jennika Laird received the Armed Forces Communication–Electronics Association

(AFCEA) Scholarship and the Dr. Maurice S. M. Lam Memorial Scholarship. Peter

Muchai received a scholarship sponsored by Indiana Michigan Power. Lucas Scott

received a scholarship sponsored by the Fred Zollner Foundation. Bradley Sorenson

received the Fred Zollner Foundation Scholarship and the Twenty-first Century Scholars

Scholarship. Justin Whitaker received the CEIT Leadership and the Chancellor’s

Distinction scholarships.

outstanding Senior Design Project AwardedThe ECET/CPET senior design capstone course, in which students are required to

design a complete project using all the skills they learned in their studies at IPFW, are

presented twice a year by the students to the faculty. The following students were

awarded the Outstanding Senior Design Projects for the 2009–10 academic year.

Fall 2009

Andrew White (B.S. CPET) and Jacob Pitcher (B.S. CPET), “A Web-enabled Parking Garage Monitoring System for Real-time Data and Trend Analysis”

Spring 2010

Jason Bender (B.S. ECET), “Arc Fault Sensing Device: Residential Testing Scenario”

Darren Crow (B.S. CPET), “Server Virtualization for Enterprise Application Development”

recently served on the ETCS Assembly and was a member of the ETCS Dean Search Committee.

Thomas LaverghettaProfessor Thomas Laverghetta continued to work with the collision avoidance system. He has been working on a paper to submit to Microwave Journal for the 900 MHz and 2.4 Ghz features of the unit. He is also beginning discussions with Vehicle Control Solutions about wireless controls for home usage.

Hongli LuoAssistant Professor Hongli Luo attended the ASEE 2010 conference to present her paper “Enhancing Learning in Data Communication and Networking with Home Network.” She is doing research on multimedia over wireless networking and serving on program committees for several conferences. She is now the interim director of the M.S. in Technology program.

Paul I-Hai LinProfessor Paul I-Hai Lin finished a yearlong appointment as interim chair for MCET. He continues to be heavily involved in the development of the M.S. in Technology program (IT/Advanced Computer Applications) and has served as a major advisor to four graduate-directed projects. During the past several years, he has developed and taught seven different graduate courses. He will be on sabbatical during spring semester 2011, developing a new graduate course on managing technological innovations.

Michelle ParkerContinuing lecturer Michelle Parker is developing three new classes for the redesigned IS program for fall semester 2010 and one new class for spring semester 2011. She is serving as the faculty representative to the CEIT Student Advisory Board and serves on the ETCS Assembly, IPFW Traffic Appeals Committee, Greek Life Committee, and the IPFW Academic Advising Council.

Bob SandersContinuing lecturer Bob Sanders continues to teach introductory and advanced Visual Basic and is serving on the IS Curriculum Committee.

Gary SteffenAssociate Professor Gary Steffen was named CEIT chair in July 2008 after successfully being promoted to associate professor with tenure. He is very active with the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), where he currently serves as the Engineering Technology Division (ETD) program chair for the 2011 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC).

Karen WrigleyAdministrative assistant Karen Wrigley continues to provide invaluable service to our current students and faculty while keeping the CEIT department running smoothly.