Collaborative Development of a Microcontroller Training System

For Two and Four-Year Distance Learning Engineering Students

Old Dominion UniversityTeam:

John R. Hackworth is an associate professor and director of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Old Dominion University. He holds a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, both from Old Dominion University. Prior to joining the Old Dominion University faculty, John had approximately 20 years of industrial experience in test engineering and plant automation with General Electric Company. He is the co-author of two textbooks which are currently in use by several electrical engineering technology programs at universities within the U.S. (757)683-4421, jhackwor@odu.edu

Steve C. Hsiung is an associate professor of electrical engineering technology at Old Dominion University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Hsiung had worked for Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Seagate Technology, Inc., and Lam Research Corp., all in Silicon Valley, CA. Dr. Hsiung also taught at Utah State University and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his BS degree from National Kauhsiung Normal University in 1980, MS degrees from University of North Dakota in 1986 and Kansas State University in 1988, and PhD degree from Iowa State University in 1992. (757)683-4606, shsiung@odu.edu

Cheng Y. Lin is an associate professor of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Lin is a registered Professional Engineer of Virginia. He teaches Machine Design, CAD, CNC, and Robotics and is active in local industrial research and consultation. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees of Mechanical Engineering from National Cheng-Kung University in 1975 and 1977 and a Ph.D. of Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1989. (757)683-4644, clin@odu.edu

John M. Ritz is a professor of technology education at Old Dominion University. He also serves as department chairman. He has experience in curriculum development with education, business and industry, and the federal government. He earned his BS from Purdue University in 1970, MS from university of Wisconsin-Stout in 1974, and EdD from West Virginia University in 1977. (757)683-4305, jritz@odu.edu

Blue Ridge Community College Team:

James E. Eiland is an assistant professor of electronics at Blue Ridge Community College for over 25 years. In addition, he is the owner/engineer of JEELAND Research & Development which supports various defense contractors, local industry and inventors. James Eiland is a retired Naval Intelligence Officer and earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University Of Texas El Paso prior to his military service in 1972. (540)234-9261 Ext. 2274, EilandJ@brcc.edu

Olympic College Team:

Russ Puskarcik is an adjunct electronics instructor for the Business and Technology Division at Olympic College. Russ maintains a small telecom company. Prior to his current position, he developed embedded software for Sensory Inc and performed product engineering for several semiconductor manufacturers in Silicon Valley, CA. including AMD, Intersil and Signetics. Russ has also taught at Southwestern Community College, San Diego City College and ITT Tech. He earned his AAS Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology in 1973 at Youngstown State University and studied Vocational Education at the University of California San Diego in 1986. 360-792-6050 X1610 voicemail, rpuskarcik@oc.ctc.edu

Dr. Richard N. Strand has been serving as the Dean for Business and Technology at Olympic College in Bremerton Washington since September 1998.  In this capacity he is responsible for operational oversight of 14 academic transfer and professional-technical programs and some 120 assigned staff, full and part time faculty.  Dr. Strand's education includes a BA in Business from the University of Washington, Masters in Business and Public Administration from Boston University and the University of Southern California respectively, and a Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.   He has authored or co-authored numerous works for general publication and is a frequent speaker on a variety of subjects related to the history and development of community colleges in America, institutional effectiveness and leadership. (360)475-7360, rstrand@oc.ctc.edu

Michael J. Szymkewicz has been a Professor of Electronic Technology at Olympic College since 1972. He earned his BA degree in Industrial Technology and his MA degree in Adult Education in 1979 both from Central Washington University. 360-475-7375, mszymkewicz@oc.ctc.edu

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