1. Internet, Network and Computer Security New Research Projects: – Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). – Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) – National Science Foundation (NSF)

2. Internet, Network and Computer Security contd. Kiran Balagani, Ph.D., is principal investigator on a project called “Investigating Cognitive Rhythms as a New Modality for Continuous Authentication,” which will be funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency(DARPA). Xiaohui (Sean) Cui, Ph.D., has been granted two multi- year awards by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

3. Breakthroughs in Validating Identities Dr. Balagani, along with co-principal investigators Vir Phoha, Ph.D., of Louisiana Tech University, and Andrew Rosenberg, Ph.D., of The City University of New York (Queens College), will work with eight student researchers to develop a novel cognition-centric paradigm for continuously validating the identities of computer users.

4. Detecting Pandemic Diseases Dr. Cui is leading the “Bio-threat Web 2.0 Data Retrieval and Analytics” research as principal investigator; the grant will support NYIT faculty and students in developing a novel intelligent surveillance tool for pandemic disease detection by harnessing social media. Dr. Cui is also leading the Department of Defense research project at NYIT titled, “Exploring Verification and Validation Approaches for Agent-Based Disease Spread Models,” designed to study how factors like population, location, and transportation models impact disease spread.

5. NSF Funded Project “Enhancing the Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum by Integrating Applications of Wireless Technology” PI: Tao Zhang (SoECS) Co-PI: Michael Colef (SoECS) Co-Investigator: Wolfgang Gilliar (NYCOM) External Evaluator: Sarah McPherson (SoED)

6. Curriculum Enhancements CSCI 370 Intro. to Computer Networks EENG 489 Design Project EENG 497 Wireless Comm. & Network EENG 491 Senior Design Project EENG 370 Microprocessors EENG 310 Electronic Circuit Applications CSCI 120 Programming I CSCI 180 Programming II CSCI 260 Data Structures CSCI 170 Computer Architecture EENG 130 Intro. To Computer Hardware EENG 401 Communication Theory EENG 341 Signals and Systems ETCS 105 Career Discovery

7. Cell Phone Bluetooth Module Micro- controller Analog Circuit Sensor Example of Design Project

8. Courses Linked by the Design Project Cell Phone Bluetooth Module Micro- controller Analog Circuit SensorSystem J2ME KCWireFree KC21 MSP430F149AmplifierElectrodesComponents Curricula and Courses EENG 370 Microprocessor CSCI 170 Computer Architecture CSCI 120 Programming I CSCI 180 Programming II CSCI 260 Data Structures EENG 310 Electronic Circuit Applications EENG 130 Intro. to Computer Hardware EENG 401 Communication Theory EENG 480 Comm. Network Design EENG 497 Wireless Comm. & Network EENG 341 Signals and Systems

9. Transforming Undergraduate Education Workshop April 26, 2013, 1:00-4:00PM, NYIT’s Old Westbury Campus Science teachers, faculty, and students are invited to attend Provide an overview of NYIT’s initiative to enhance the electrical and computer engineering curriculum by integrating wireless technology Explore wireless projects through hands-on experiences Showcase exemplar student projects Exchange ideas with participants on improving student experiences in STEM education Establish bridges with high schools, community colleges, and other universities