School of Engineering - [Manhattan College]

Professor Robert J. Borrmann will present a paper this June at the Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The title of the paper is "SDL - A simple Description Language". The subject matter is based on the digital simulation language Professor Borrmann developed over the last few years to support his teaching of the course ELEC-229, Introduction to Digital Systems for electrical and computer engineering sophomores. He also used the SDL analyzer program to illustrate points in subsequent courses, including ELEC-230, Microcomputers, and ELEG-520, Computer Architecture.

Professor Br. Henry Chaya, Jr., F.S.C. will present a paper this June at the Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The title of the paper is A "Real-Life" Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Course.

Abstract:

A new interdisciplinary design course has been developed. A unique feature of this course is the participation of alumni who have been involved with engineering practice for a number of years. These alumni assume the role of clients for the design project. Their involvement added insights to the real practice of engineering design. It also greatly enhanced student interest in the course.

Professor Gordon Silverman will make a presentation this June at the annual conference of the American Telemedicine Association. The title of the presentation is “Telemedical Rehabilitation: An Emerging Technology”

Abstract

Delivery of neuromuscular re-education aided by biofeedback has recently become feasible with the confluence of high-speed network technology and low cost computers (PCs). A Local Area Network (LAN) or Internet-based network including a teleconferencing communication channel are configured to enable a therapist to remain in concurrent contact with several patients, supervising their rehabilitation in real time, and provides resources for detailed patient records quantifying functional gains. An array of sensors collects information from each patient and relays it to the local PC for integration and display of attempted as well as desired movement patterns. The infrastructure includes capability to provide real time feedback for shaping a patient’s motor control of a dysfunctional limb. Feedback facilities include: virtual images of the patient’s limb that mirrors actual movement; oscilloscopic traces depicting target (response goals) and actual responses; and auditory feedback to supplement graphical information. In addition, the system software can be extended to determine the nature of movement disorders, select an appropriate training protocol, and assist in the shaping of the patient’s functional level of performance. The system addresses the challenges faced by the delivery of rehabilitation services – improved evidence-based outcomes at reduced cost.