Center for Collaborative Research and Prototype Development Events
Various CCRPD Related Events
Industrial Skills Training Series
Spring 2023 - Famic Technologies
This workshop will expose you to a state-of-the-art virtual automation solution - “Automation Studio” for Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, and PLC Systems, which is widely used in industries by engineers, trainers, and service and maintenance personnel.
Attendee Benefit:
- Gain insights into a cutting-edge software solution for performing research/teaching/learning digital automation in a fun and effective way!
- Collaborate with fellow ECS researchers and educators in the area of Digital Technologies and the Automation
ECS Research Day
CCRPD organizes an annual ECS Research Day event to promote and foster research collaboration among the college’s faculty members and to increase student participation in research. The 2-hour event consists of:
- A series of ECS faculty research presentations
- A keynote address
- And a raffle competition
Spring 2023
The Spring 2023 faculty research presentations represented a diverse group of ECS faculty and included the following topics:
- Dr. Rakesh Mahto - Smart Solar Panels: The Power of AI and Fuzzy Logic
- Dr. Xenia Wirth - Geotechnical Engineering
- ME Student Team - Smart Reconfigurable Drone for Search-and-Rescue Operations
- ECE Student Team - Brain–Computer Interfaces
The Keynote speaker for this year’s research day was Dr. Archana McEligot (UROC Director). ECS Dean Susan Barua gave the closing remarks at the event.
Spring 2022
The Spring 2022 faculty research presentations represented a diverse group of ECS faculty and included the following topics:
- Dr. Justin Tran - Computational Simulation of Blood Flow
- Dr. Sudarshan Kurwadkar - Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the environment
- Dr. Wenlin Han - Blockchain, Metaverse, and NFTs
- Dr. Hakob Avetisyan - Cost-Benefit Analysis for Sustainable Infrastructure
The Keynote speaker for this year’s research day was Dr. Frank Gomez (STEM-NET Director). ECS Dean Susan Barua gave the opening remarks and the CSUF AVP for research and sponsored projects, Dr. Tiwari, gave the closing remarks at the event.
Spring 2021
The Spring 2021 faculty research presentations represented a diverse group of ECS faculty and included the following topics:
- A post-earthquake usability model for high-risk buildings in urban environments
- Next-generation biosensing products
- A robust geometric design of mechanisms for interaction with uncertain environments
- Smart solar panels and their applications
- Leveraging 3D integration for IoT
These included Dr. Huda Munjy (Civil Engineering), Dr. Nina Robson (Mechanical Engineering), Dr. Ankita Mohapatra (Computer Engineering), Dr. Jaya Dofe (Computer Engineering), and Dr. Rakesh Mahto (Computer Engineering). The Keynote speaker for this year’s research day was Dr. Ganesh Raman (Assistant Vice-Chancellor of Research at CSU Chancellor’s Office). ECS Dean Susan Barua gave the opening remarks. The CSUF AVP for research and sponsored projects, Dr. Tiwari, gave the closing remarks at the event.
Fall 2019
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Event
Abstract
Develop and expand your knowledge on current and future engineering/technology used in industry, discuss with alumni about their career path and industry experience, and network and make connections with your future colleagues before graduation.
2022 Event Images
2022 Event Presentation Video
For more event information, please email: ccrpd@fullerton.edu
CCRPD TechTalk Event - BMW Group & Student Internship Opportunities
Abstract
Representatives from BMW Plant Spartanburg, located in upstate South Carolina, gave a virtual tech talk to CSUF ECS students to discuss their Gen>NEXT student programs. The purpose of BMW’s student opportunities is to secure BMW’s excellence and future mobility by attracting, inspiring, and preparing potential new talent. They are creating a qualified talent pool from their Gen>NEXT student programs that can potentially be hired into full-time positions.
For more information, please visit: https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/student/undergraduate-student.html
BMW Plant Spartanburg Brochure
Presentation Videos: Oct. 21, 2022
Feb. 20, 2020
For more event information, please email: ccrpd@fullerton.edu
MFG Day (Manufacturing Day)
Manufacturing Day 2022 Event at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is an annual event to celebrate the significance of American manufacturing and inspire the future workforce of the nation – students. This event is of prime importance to California, as the state is faced with the growing challenge of finding skilled workers to replace the retiring baby boomers.
MFG Day 2022 was held at the California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) on Friday, October 7, 2022. The event was co-organized by CSUF Center for Collaborative Research and Prototype Development (CCRPD) (Directors: Dr. Kenneth John Faller II and Dr. Sagil James), CSUF SME student chapter S-282 (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sagil James) SME Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter 233 (Chair: Dr. Sagil James).
Here is the event link: https://www.mfgday.com/events/calstatefullerton-mfgday22/
This year’s CSUF MFG Day 2022 event was attended by more than 75 people, including high school students (Troy High School and Troy TECH), community college students and educators, educators/administrators from CSU Long Beach and CSU Los Angeles, and industry professionals. The event consisted of a Lunch ‘n Learn Workshop on Biomanufacturing and 3D Bioprinting, where the participants explored and experienced the latest developments and recent trends in the exciting world of Biomanufacturing and 3D Bioprinting technologies. The participants had the opportunity to interact with industry and academic experts to learn about the jobs and career opportunities in biomanufacturing and 3D Bioprinting. The event also consisted of educational tours of manufacturing and engineering research labs and facilities in the CSUF College of ECS. Throughout the event, the visiting students were exposed to cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing activities and were presented with the opportunities to engage with CSUF students and faculty from the College of ECS, who shared their stories and passion for manufacturing, engineering, and beyond. Lunch was provided for all the participants and the volunteers in the ECS Quad area.
With the firm belief that the skills shortage that California manufacturers are currently experiencing can be addressed through a conscious and coordinated effort on multiple fronts, the CSUF MFG Day 2022 organizers hope that this event will spark the younger generation to pursue manufacturing as a career. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and made this event a success! Please view some of the event photos below.
Images from Previous MFG Days
CCRPD/TitanSat TechTalk Event - NASA CubeSat Technology
Abstract
Cube satellites, or simply “CubeSats,” are miniature satellites built in units of 10x10x10cm cubes. CubeSats have been used exclusively in low Earth orbit (LEO) for more than two decades and are now being used for interplanetary missions as well. These tiny satellite technologies were developed in 1999 by researchers at Stanford University and Cal Poly in order to increase the number of spacecrafts that were being launched into space. Today, CubeSats are developed in several universities worldwide, including CSUF, to help students gain valuable engineering experience in satellites, which are traditionally expensive to build and launch. There are several challenges in developing modern CubeSats, including the resource and cost-constrained design, part miniaturization, electronics sensitivity to radiation, power needs, reliability, and so on. This technology talk will outline the different classes of satellites, the benefits of small satellites, engineering and design challenges, and some of the current projects at NASA Ames Research Center.
Speaker Biography
Anh Nguyen has an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering and a Masters and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Small satellite technologies for precision drag-free control and drag-force recovery from the University of Florida. Anh’s work at NASA Ames Research Center includes mission architecture and design, project management, systems engineering, and subject matter expertise in Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems of Small Satellites.
CSUF TitanSat Club, visit: https://fullerton.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/titansat
For more event information, please email: ccrpd@fullerton.edu
Virtual Workshop: Emotional Intelligence – A Key Ingredient for STEM Career Success
During March 2021, the CCRPD organized a workshop for ECS students on Emotional Intelligence and how to improve Emotional Intelligence to help their career. The workshop was delivered virtually (via Zoom platform) by the Dale Carnegie group of Orange County. Dale Carnegie has been improving individual and business performance around the world through in-person and live online courses from leadership to public speaking training for over a century. The speaker of the workshop was Steve Thomas, who has more than twelve years of experience in management, strategic planning, and analysis. Steve is a notable public speaker and has years of training experience for industry professionals. This 1-hour CCRPD workshop was very interactive and informative and was attended by approximately 40 students from ECS. Below are a couple of screenshots from the event.
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ECS Pathways to Grad School Virtual Workshop
The Center for Collaborative Research and Prototype Development (CCRPD) and the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) hosted a virtual workshop for ECS students interested in pursuing graduate school. The virtual workshop was from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9th, on Zoom.
The workshop included applying and the admissions process, alumni experiences, and breakout room discussions with advisors from Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
The event was open to all current ECS students.
For more information, contact CCRPD at ccrpd@fullerton.edu.
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ECS Student Projects Showcase and Awards
The showcase and competition assembles outstanding capstone, senior design and collegiate competition projects from across each of ECS’s departments of Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
