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2013 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo Orlando, Florida . March 22–26, 2013
ECE Spotlight Schedule
ECE Spotlight Schedule
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Answering the Grand Engineering Challenges:
Inspire Students in Engineering
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Teaching Using State of the Art Design Tools
Mark Walters, Academic Marketing Manager,
National Instruments
Ian Burgess, Higher Education Program Development
Manager, Mentor Graphics Corporation
It has been five years since the National Academy of Engineering identified 14 Grand Challenges for
Engineering that outline the key issues society faces in the 21st century. We must continue to address
the challenges of recruitment and retention to prepare students for the grand challenges of tomorrow.
Learn about partnerships with universities that support programs designed to inspire students to
pursue engineering degrees, incorporate practical experiences throughout the curriculum, and
provide the skills and knowledge to be successful in industry and research.
In this session, get an overview of the programs and innovative technologies that are emerging to
meet today's engineering education challenges.
It is vitally important to electronics companies that they have access to talented graduates proficient
in state-of-the-art methodologies before starting their industrial careers. Mentor Graphics Higher
Education Program provides colleges and universities with leading edge design tools for classroom
instruction and academic research, and also collaborates to provide course material to enable universities
and colleges to adopt these methodologies as part of their teaching and project work.
Sourcing Solutions for Today’s Electronic Engineering Programs
Make It Awesome: Easy, Embedded, Education
Coby Kleinjan, Director of Special Accounts,
Mouser Electronics
John McLellan, Freescale University Programs –
North America, Freescale
Freescale is continually working to make embedded education easier and more relevant to current
industry trends. During this spotlight session Freescale will showcase two new hardware platforms,
the Freedom and Tower System as well as some new software developments that make it easier than
ever for educators to educate.
Tinkering 101: Inspiring Students With
Hands-on Learning Tools and Techniques
Kathleen Meehan, Associate Professor, Bradley
Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering,
Virginia Tech
Sam Fuller, Vice President, Research and Development
and Chief Technology Officer,
Analog Devices
This presentation will use real-world examples to show how hands-on learning for students makes
engineering more fun to learn, instills confidence and better prepares students for future employment.
Sam Fuller, Vice President, Research and Development and Chief Technology Officer, Analog Devices will
provide a brief overview of the Analog Devices University Program – hardware, software and course
materials. Professor Kathleen Meehan will show examples of how she is using the program at Virginia Tech.
In just 15 minutes, learn how Mouser can help you source your educational requirements. Did you know
that Mouser stocks the widest selection of the newest semiconductors and electronic components from
over 450 suppliers? Plus, Mouser’s user-friendly website and tools, such as the Bill of Materials (BOM)
tool and Online Multi Line Quote Function will save you time. We identify new products, along with
identification of obsolete and NRND Components. Receive same-day shipping on most in-stock items and
visit www.mouser.com/applications to learn about the latest industry applications, newest products and
more. Receive the tools to make projects easy to research, design, fulfill, and share. Mouser.com…go
from inspiration to innovation fast…
Bring Project Based Learning—Anywhere:
TI Educational Hardware
Larissa Swanland, University Manager
Texas Instruments
Today’s ECE departments are facing formidable challenges in Education. With the rapidly changing
landscape of education and the growing resource constraints; programs must now learn how to adapt.
TI can help you to do more with less while delivering high quality education. Join TI as we introduce an
ecosystem of tools and hardware designed to address the challenges facing Engineering Curriculums.
These challenges--such as recreating lab experiences for distance education, developing curriculum
that provides hands on experience, engaging and inspiring students through engineering can be solved
with tools that are scalable, gives students Industry-Ready employable skills… and at accessible prices
starting at $6.25. Sounds too good to be true? Come, see for yourself.
March 22–26, 2013
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