Tuesday January 28, 2008, 8:30 - 11:30am, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
A hands-on workshop "Advanced Configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches". This workshop combines research and hands-on sessions that provide practical knowledge of routing protocols in real-life applications and an understanding of the implications of using routers and switches in network designs for voice, video and data. This workshop meets every Tuesday. Last workshop Feb 26.
Tuesday February 5, 2008, 8:30 - 11:30am, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
A hands-on workshop "Advanced Configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches". This workshop combines research and hands-on sessions that provide practical knowledge of routing protocols in real-life applications and an understanding of the implications of using routers and switches in network designs for voice, video and data. This workshop meets every Tuesday. Last workshop Feb 26.
Wednesday February 6, 2008, 2-5pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
Dr. Bernard Robin, will be conducting a "Digital Storytelling Workshop" using Photostory 3, Goldwave (golwave.com) and Windows Media player. Dr. Bernard Robin is a faculty member in the Instructional Technology Graduate Program in the College of Education at the University of Houston.
Monday February 11 - Friday February 15, 2008, 8am - 4pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
ISA certification course "FG07 - Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control." This course combines lecture and hands-on labs to provide an overview of industrial measurement and control. Technicians, engineers, and managers are provided with a foundation for communication with other control system professionals. Serves as a solid fundamental course for introduction to other ISA courses.
Monday February 18, 2008, 11am, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
Presentation "Development of the "Next Generation" of Structural and Functional Materials for Advanced Applications" by Dr. Francisco Carlos Robles Hernandez, PhD, faculty candidate in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The presentation will be divided in two major sections: i) Research experience and ii) Research Plans at University of Houston . In following a brief description of each topic is given:
Electromagnetic Stirring with and without Vibration : My research work on this field is the only successfully applied method in the liquid state to refine the microstructure and phases (e.g. silicon) for Al-Si eutectic and hypereutectic alloys. Along the presentations will be discussed the advantages of using electromagnetic methods over chemical modification and the potential of these methods to produce composites. Thermal analysis is one of the most reliable on-line methods to monitor castings and I will present novel research findings of this method.
Nanostructured Composite Materials: Production of nanostructured composites with dispersed nanoreinforcements (C 60 -C 70 -C Soot ) by mechanical alloying are possible by using spark plasma sintering. The use of different metal matrix show completely different behavior and potential for diverse applications. Aluminum matrix have demonstrated to be very reactive with C 60 and C 70 and C soot , while iron catalyze the formation of C 60 making this two step method a much more efficient way to produce fullerene. The synthesized fullerene can be transformed to diamond by thermomechanical process or can be separated by chemical/electrochemical means. This method will be explored to produce nanotubes (SWNT and MWNT), encapsulate compounds (drugs, pollutants, biohazards, waste, radioactive materials, etc.) among other uses.
Sonochemical synthesis : Using sonochemical methods it is possible to synthesize nanocrystals (e.g. anatase) with large surface area that is optimum for catalysis. The main parameters to control in sonochemical synthesis are: intensity, time, temperature that will be use to design a sonochemical workstation for oxides and pure noble metals. In my future research I have planned the use sonochemical products for catalysis, electronics, composites, tribology, etc.
Steels and structural materials: In my current research I have been involved in the development of steels for rails and wheels for railroad applications. Along this research work I have been studied a number of conventional and non conventional mechanical testing. The current status of my projects includes the development of 4 steels for wheel applications. A novel methodology using thermal analysis and a modified Jominy test sample. Thermal analysis have demonstrated to be a successfully method to determine phases present in steel microstructure as well as transformation temperatures. Rail base corrosion for transit systems is a major concern and during my research career I proposed a unique method to reduce this occurrence.
Tuesday February 19, 2008, 8:30 - 11:30am, Rooms 110-H and J, Technology 1 Bldg
A hands-on workshop "Advanced Configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches". This workshop combines research and hands-on sessions that provide practical knowledge of routing protocols in real-life applications and an understanding of the implications of using routers and switches in network designs for voice, video and data. This workshop meets every Tuesday . Last workshop Feb 26.
Monday February 25, 2008, 10am, Rooms 110-H and J, Technology 1 Bldg
Visit by UH President Renu Khator. During her first 100 days as president, Khator seeks to visit every College in the UH system. On this day, she will visit the College of Technology including the UH ATT Lab.
Tuesday February 26, 2008, 8:30 - 11:30am, Rooms 110-H and J, Technology 1 Bldg
A hands-on workshop "Advanced Configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches". This workshop combines research and hands-on sessions that provide practical knowledge of routing protocols in real-life applications and an understanding of the implications of using routers and switches in network designs for voice, video and data. This workshop meets every Tuesday. Last workshop Feb 26.
Tuesday February 26, 2008, 4 - 6pm, Rooms 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
"Hensel Phelps Construction Co."Hensel Phelps Construction Co., an employee-owned company, prides itself as a distinguished general contractor and construction manager ranked among ENR\'s top 25 in the nation. Hensel Phelps employs over 1,000 supervisory personnel and over 1,600 craftspeople nationwide. As a multi-billion dollar construction company, we strive to diversify our employee mix, construction markets, construction types and general locations. Hensel Phelps will be hosting an information session for students who are CMT, CMT-SM and MT CMT majors. Hensel Phelps is looking for full-time and internship positions.
Wednesday February 27, 2008, 4:30pm - 7pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
"Kiewit Information Session." Kiewit Energy provides a wide range of construction services to the oil and gas industry. Based in Houston, Texas, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada, we construct projects throughout North America. Our offices support a growing list of oil and gas related projects including: oil sands processing facil, refinery expansions, gas plant expansions, co-generation facilities, ethanol production facilities, spool fabrication facilities, SAGD facilities, LNG onshore and offshore facilities.
Thursday February 28, 2008, 8am - 5pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
"Interviews for Linbeck." Linbeck is a privately held nationwide facility solutions company offering a variety of services including program management, project management, and construction management services. With headquarters in Houston, Linbeck employs almost 300 people in offices in Dallas/Fort Worth, California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and South Carolina. During the past three years, Linbeck has executed more than $2 billion in projects.
Tuesday March 8, 2008, 4:30 - 6:30am, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
Presentation " A Study of Wireless Physical Layer Parameters that Characterize Link Quality Information Administration" by Mukesh Rungta.
Tuesday March 11, 2008, 8:30 - 11:30am, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
A hands-on workshop "Advanced Linux Server Administration". This workshop combines research and hands-on sessions that provide practical knowledge of various Linux servers from Web Server Administration and Email to DHCP, DNS, Firewalls, VPN/IPSec. This workshop meets every Tuesday. Last workshop April 15.
Friday March 14, 2008, 10:30am - 12, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
MET Faculty Candidate Presentation" Overview of Current Research for Energy, Medical and Sensing Applications at TCSUH – Materials Group" by Dr. Goran Majkic, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Texas Center for Superconductivity, University of Houston.
Monday April 14 - Friday April 18, 2008, 8am - 4pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
ISA certification course "TC30P - PLC Automation, Programming, Installation, and Maintenance." This course will enable you to understand PLC architecture, configuration, installation, maintenance and ladder logic programming with over 50% hands on training.
Tuesday April 22, 2008, 9am - 11am, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
Presentation "Installation of a Secure Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) System using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)" by Aslihan Ozkaya, Heather Blevins and Noe Nevarez, A VoIP system will be installed in two campus locations using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Various security strategy will be demonstrated utilizing TLS to secure SIP messages, SSL certificates to secure communication between the user agents, and VPN/IPSec tunnel between two locations.
Presentation "Configuration and Implementation of a RADIUS server with MySQL support in the UH COT Network" by Phong Le and Hung Tran, A RADIUS server will be configured for use in the University of Houston College of Technology Telecommunications Network. This server will make use of a MySQL database to authenticate users, keep accounting records, and determine user profiles and roles.
Presentation "Configuration of UH COT Telecommunications Network using eBGP and OSPF" by Noe Nevarez and Edward. The configuration of the UH COT Telecommunications Network will be demonstrated using exterior BGP for the core routers and OSPF in the distribution routers. This configuration includes the connectivity of the telecommunications network to the Texas Learning Center (TLC2) and to local and international research fiber optic backbones.
Tuesday May 13 - Thursday May 15, 2008, 8am - 4pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
ISA certification course "EN00 - Control System Engineering PE Exam Review." This course will give control system engineers a review of the knowledge and skills areas that are included on the CSE Professional Engineer (PE) examination produced by NCEES and administered by the state professional license boards each October. The intent of the class is to prepare an engineer with 4 or more years of experience to take the exam by providing instruction in the broad range of technical areas that will be tested. The content is based on the CSE Exam Specification that went into effect in October 2003.
Monday June 4, 2008, 9:30am - 5:30pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
A hands-on workshop "NSF-CCLI 2008 Concept Maps Workshop." The agenda for this workshop is available here. Tablet PCs will be provided. Bring flash memory for your files.
This workshop was organized by Dr. Farrokh Attarzadeh.
Tuesday June 24 - Thursday June 26, 2008, 8am - 4pm, TBD
ISA certification course "TS00 - Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)" This is a fast paced review of the knowledge required to properly install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is designed specifically for practicing technicians preparing for the Level I Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST ® ) examination.
Tuesday July 8-9, 2008, 9:00pm - 4pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
Meeting "NORDUnet and possible international research activities." by Jerry Sobieski, Director International Initiatives, NORDUnet.
Introduce my role at NORDUnet - the organization and our objectives.
Context for International Research activities - what are the drivers and requirements in the 5-10 yr timeframe.
Near term opportunities - projects like DRAGON, GENI, NDGF, GN3, IRNC, PIRE, etc.
Strategic discussions with the University of Houston research teams.
Thursday July 10, 2008, 3:00pm - 5pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
Meeting "Greater Houston Educational Collaboration (GHEC) Focus Group."
Friday July 11, 2008, 11:00am - 12pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
Meeting "VoIP and IP Telephony ."
Monday July 21 - Friday July 25, 2008, 8am - 4pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
ISA certification course "TI25 - Installing, Callibrating and Maintaining Electronic Instruments." This combination of practical information and hands-on experiences covers proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments. You will examine characteristics of electronic control systems, techniques for installing electronic instruments, and procedures for configuring and calibrating transmitters, transducers, and controllers. Approximately 40% of your time in this course is spent in the lab, working with the equipment .
Tuesday November 5, 2008, 8:30am - 5pm, Room 110-H, Technology 1 Bldg
A hands-on workshop "Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Fundamentals and Security." This workshop is designed to provide the students with an understanding of the business, technical and security issues involved in implementing a VoIP solution. Knowledge of networking and computing is not required but it is a plus. The instructor, Dr. Mequanint Moges, is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the University of Houston College of Technology and has many years of experience in Telecommunications and Data Communications technologies.