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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

Societal Impact

5. Tech Notes 

Red Team 2016

Red Team 2016 The Red Team’s networked soil monitoring sensor, featuring temperature and brightness sensors on the top, and electrical

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3. Technologies 

Smart Grid

May 7, 2015May 8, 2015 Courtney Won Emerging Technologies, Societal Impact

Article Summary: In its current state, the power grid is mostly non-automated and has little communication between the technology and

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3. Technologies 

LEDs

May 5, 2015January 11, 2016 Cody Chen Consumer Technologies, Design for X, Societal Impact

In 2014 the Nobel prize for physics was awarded to a research team who invented a new kind of LED

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3. Technologies 

Electrical Batteries for Renewable Energy

March 25, 2015May 8, 2015 Kyle Slinger Consumer Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Societal Impact

Abstract The lead acid battery is the most used in industry. It’s advantageous to use because of its low cost.

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3. Technologies 

Autonomous Vehicles

March 25, 2015January 11, 2016 Jacob Rosenberg Ethics, Societal Impact, Unmanned Technologies

Abstract Very soon, cars are likely to be fully autonomous, and driving themselves.  Although the technical challenges involved in making

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3. Technologies 

Nuclear Power

March 25, 2015May 8, 2015 Christopher Rodriguez Emerging Technologies, Risk, Societal Impact

Abstract This article discusses the topic of nuclear power and how electrical and computer engineers affect the industry. Within the

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3. Technologies 

Intelligent Infrastructure

March 19, 2015May 8, 2015 Bradley R. Frizzell Emerging Technologies, Societal Impact

Abstract Infrastructure in the United States is in decay. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the United States at

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3. Technologies 

Nanotechnology

March 18, 2015May 8, 2015 Karman Chu Emerging Technologies, Risk, Societal Impact

Abstract This article provides an introduction to nanotechnology as well as some of the benefits and challenges surrounding the field. In

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3. Technologies 

Maglev: Magnetic Levitating Trains

March 17, 2015May 8, 2015 Cornell Wilson Emerging Technologies, Prototyping & Manufacturing, Societal Impact

Abstract Maglev trains use magnetism to levitate above the tracks on which they travel. They are faster, more efficient, and

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3. Technologies Articles 

Design for the Environment

March 17, 2013May 8, 2014 Brennon Costello Consumer Technologies, Design for X, Industrial Technologies, Societal Impact

Abstract A product’s environmental friendliness considers energy use in manufacturing and consumption as well as in material resources and their

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2. Management Articles 

Engineering Ethics

March 14, 2013May 8, 2014 Denise Nguyen Ethics, Interpersonal Skills, Societal Impact

Abstract Engineering Ethics is the set of rules and guidelines that engineers adhere to as a moral obligation to their

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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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