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Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Handbook

An Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering and Product Design by Tufts ECE Students

Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Handbook

Creativity & Innovation

3. Technologies 

Haptics

March 17, 2015May 8, 2015 Ryan Dougherty Consumer Technologies, Creativity & Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Signal Processing

Abstract Haptic Technologies are becoming a larger part of the engineering design process today.  They are a part of everything

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4. Communications And Life Skills 

Modes of Learning

May 20, 2014August 5, 2014 Nathan Harada Creativity & Innovation, Interpersonal Skills

Abstract Modes of learning are a set of guidelines that describe the methods humans use to acquire, process, and maintain

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4. Communications And Life Skills 

Emotional Intelligence

May 7, 2014August 5, 2014 Nana Kwakwa Creativity & Innovation, Interpersonal Skills

Abstract Emotional Intelligence or EI is the term used to describe one’s ability to monitor, perceive and control one’s emotions

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4. Communications And Life Skills 

Expression and Articulation

April 18, 2014August 5, 2014 Brian McLaughlin Communications, Creativity & Innovation

Abstract Expression and articulation is the foundation of effective engineering communications – however each term relates to the creative process

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4. Communications And Life Skills 

Taking Initiative

April 3, 2014August 5, 2014 Francesco Pittaluga Business Strategy, Creativity & Innovation, Interpersonal Skills

Abstract The concept of taking initiative plays an important role in engineering. On a personal level, it’s correlated with career

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4. Communications And Life Skills 

Abstract Thinking

March 27, 2014August 5, 2014 John Pothier Creativity & Innovation

Abstract Abstraction, or the process of generalizing ideas by understanding examples, is an indispensable tool in the engineering process. Humans

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4. Communications And Life Skills 

Problem Definition and Solution

March 25, 2014August 5, 2014 Leiny Garcia Creativity & Innovation, Product Development Life Cycle

A wide range of problems exists in the world, varying from technical to social. Each problem requires a unique methodology

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4. Communications And Life Skills 

Critical Thinking

March 20, 2014August 5, 2014 Sam Zeckendorf Creativity & Innovation

Abstract Critical thinking is an iterative, reflexive process reliant on faculties of reason and formal logic with an end goal

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1. Design Process Articles 

Problem Identification in Engineering Design

March 18, 2013May 8, 2014 Scott Staniewicz Creativity & Innovation, Design for X, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract Problem identification is the first step of the engineering problem solving method. The relevant themes, processes and techniques for

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1. Design Process Articles 

Product Concept Generation

March 18, 2013May 8, 2014 Mical Nobel Creativity & Innovation, Industrial Technologies, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract Concept generation, getting the ideas, is the most critical step in the engineering design process. Starting with a set

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1. Design Process Articles 

Product Adoption

March 17, 2013May 8, 2014 Ross Beighley Creativity & Innovation, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract Despite evidence of potential benefits, product adoption by customers can become difficult when adaptation to new techniques and technologies

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1. Design Process Articles 

Critical Thinking for Engineers

March 13, 2013May 8, 2014 Michael Tran Creativity & Innovation

Abstract Engineers are specialists in technical information. As the complexities of problems increase, there has been an increasing need for

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Handbook Overview

  • Introduction and Acknowledgements
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2022-23 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2021-22 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2020-21 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2019-20 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2018-19 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2017-18 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2016-17 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2015-16 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2014-15 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2013-14 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2012-13 Academic Year
  • 1. Design Process
  • 2. Management
  • 3. Technologies
  • 4. Communications And Life Skills
  • 5. Tech Notes

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