Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions LACCEI 2006 Papers and Presentations Index by Presentation Number ALL PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS Lista Completa de Escritos,  Presentaciones  y Posters
2.  Estrategia de la Universidad de Pamplona en la formación del Ingeniero.  Caso Típico en la Facultad de Ingeniería. Antonio Gan Acosta, Jorge Luis Diaz Rodriguez, y Aldo Pardo Garcia Universidad de Pamplona, COLOMBIA Paper
3.  Neurofuzzy Modeling for Asynchronous Machines. Aldo Pardo Garcia, and Jorge Luis Diaz Rodriguez Universidad de Pamplona, COLOMBIA Abstract
4.  Manufacturing Training Using a Virtual CNC Lathe. Fabiano Arturo Rojas Mora, Andrea Gamboa, Miguel Ángel Hidalgo Salazar, Oscar Archila,  and Jesús David Universidad Autonoma de Occidente, COLOMBIA Paper
5.  Damage of Canopies in Gas Stations due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Luis A. Godoy, Augusto Poitevin University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. USA Paper
11.  Hurricane Impact Mitigation. Forrest Masters1, and Davit Prevatt2 1Florida International University, USA 2Clemson University, USA Abstract
13.  The advanced control of applied artificial cloning to viscosity sensor.  Aldo Pardo Garcia, and Jorge Luis Diaz Rodriguez Universidad de Pamplona, COLOMBIA  Abstract
14.  Cancelación de ruido en imágenes mediante la Transformada Wavelet Discreta usando un FPGA. Cuauhtémoc Carbajal, and Enrique González Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ITESM-CEM, MÉXICO Escrito
15.  Trustworthiness and Integrity: Cardinal Virtues for Engineers. Cuauhtémoc Carbajal, Enrique Gonzalez, and Ezequiel Chavez Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ITESM-CEM, MÉXICO Paper
16.  High Explosives Alkaline Hydrolysis in Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor. 3 Sangchul Hwang1, and Jeffrey L. Davis2 1University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA 2US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA Paper
17.   Una propuesta de Educación para la Tecnología. José Aravena-Reyes, Mauricio Aguilar-Molina and Waldyr Azevedo Universidad Federal  de Juiz de Fora, BRAZIL Escrito
18. Estrategias innovadoras para promover el intercambio estudiantil entre Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos. José I. Alvarez University Placement Services, USA Abstract
19.  The e-revolution: how could e-applications change the traditional construction management approach in Puerto Rico.  Jose L. Perdomo University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
20.  Models for Dual and Joint Degrees in Engineering. Maria M. Larrondo Petrie Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
21.  Modelo de Simulación para Determinar la Factibilidad de la Instalación de la Central de Generación de Energía Eléctrica con Gasificación de Carbón, La Libertad - Perú. Marcos Baca López, y Raúl Paredes Rosario Universidad Privada del Norte, Trujillo, PERU Escrito
22.  Construction Cost Estimates Using Excel  Jose F. Lluch University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA  Paper
23.  Beyond Accreditations - Institutionalizing Continuous Improvement across Campus.  Anand D. Sharma  University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA Paper
24.  Water and vegetation interactions at ecosystem scales: a two-way highway with high traffic. Fernando R. Miralles-Wilhelm1, Donald DeAngelis2, Augusto Cesar Franco3, Guillermo Goldstein2, Mundayatan Haridasan3, Leonel Sternberg2  1Florida International University, USA 2University of Miami, USA  3Universidade de Brasilia, BRASIL Paper
25.  Los Decanatos como fractales del conocimiento.  Olga Basora Gómez Universidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA  Resumen
26.  Design and Development of Semiconductor Switches Based Repetitive Pulsed Power Generator.  Reenu Katiyar, Rishi Verma Nirma University, INDIA Abstract
27.  Vigilando el Medio Ambiente del Ingeniero Industrial:  Grandes Desafíos en el Marco de la Revolución Tecnológica Maria Faleciana Ramírez Martes Universidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Paper
28.  Application of Rapid Prototyping Technology to Ear Mold Production. Zbigniew J. Czajkiewicz & Ozden Uslu Robert Morris University, USA Paper
29.  Building International Collaboration Experiences among LACCEI Institutions through Global Design Projects. Ivan Esparragoza1, Délmar Gutiérrez2 Mauricio Aguilar3,Heriberto Maury4,Jose Penagos5, Jared Ocampo6, Darwin Alvarez7 1Penn State University, USA 2Universidad Autonóma de Occidente, COLOMBIA 3Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora,BRAZIL 4Universidad Del Norte, COLOMBIA 5Corporacion Universitaria de la Costa, COLOMBIA 6Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana, COLOMBIA 7Universidad Católica de Santa María de Arequipa, PERU Paper
30.  Upgrading the Welding Module in the B.Eng Programme at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). Gossett D. A. Oliver University of Technology, JAMAICA Paper
31.  Cost-Effective Repair of Marine Corrosion Damage. D.V. Reddy, J.C. Bolivar, R. Wheeler, T. Iverson, S. Hincapie, & V. Gutierrez, Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
32.  Investigations into Grinding under Cryogenic Cooling. Richard Paul Daisley, Boppana V. Chowdary  University of the West Indies, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Paper
33. Manufacturing Technologies in the Trinidad and Tobago Firms.  B. V. Chowdary, R. Daisley,  A. Gittens  University of the West Indies,TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Paper
34.  Flow Measurements in Tidal Spillways. Panagiotis D. Scarlatos  Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
35.  Analysis of Factors Affecting the Sound Generated by Airboats.  Aquiles L. Perez, Oren Masory, Stewart Glegg, Robert Coulson Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
36.  Simulation and identification of a field oriented controlled induction motor using artificial neural networks. Aldo Pardo G1, Jorge Luis Diaz Rodriguez1, Antonio Muñoz2  1University of Pamplona, COLOMBIA 2University of Bucaramanga, COLOMBIA Paper
37. Metodología para el microdiseño curricular de la interdisciplina de física basada en problemas integradores para las carreras de ingenierías de UNAPEC. Emma Kareline Encarnación Universidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Escrito
38.  Education Without Birders: Development of an Interdisciplinary Project BAsed Educational Program.  Nasrin R. Khalili1, Joaquin Acevedo Mascarúa2,  1Illinois Institute of Technology, USA 2Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ITESM, MEXICO Paper
39.  Benefits of Disperse Power Generation in a Deregulated Environment in South America: Case Study. O. A. Mohammed, N. Abed, N.J. Cristaldo,  Florida International University. USA Paper
41.  Engineers in a Global Economy: Graduate Education in Industrial Management.  Carlos Rodriguez-Monroy Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, SPAIN  Paper
43.  The Modal Superposition Method Using Maple®: A Structural Dynamics Application for the Classroom.  Carlos E. Orozco University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA Paper
44.  Issues Involving the Blending of Curves for Design and Manufacture of Sculptured Surfaces.  Anton Gittens, Boppana V. Chowdary  University of the West Indies, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO  Paper
45.  Water Consumptive Use for Crops in Trinidad.  Megh R Goyal  University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. USA  Paper
46.  The "Three Little Pigs" full-scale testing facility.  Gregory Kopp University of Western Ontario, CANADA Paper
47.  Agricultural and Biomedical Engineering: Scope and Opportunities.  Megh R Goyal University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA Paper
48. Security Patterns and Secure Systems Design.  Eduardo B. Fernandez, Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
50.  Marine Durability Characteristics of Rice Husk Ash-Modified Reinforcement Concrete.  D.V. Reddy, Marcelina Alvarez Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
51.  Energy and Economic Development in the Caribbean.  Norman Munroe Florida International University, USA Abstract
52.  Advance Materials Engineering Research Institute. W. Kinzy Jones  Florida International University, USA Paper
53.  Strategies for Quality Assurance in Engineering Education in Latin America and the Caribbean.  Maria M. Larrondo Petrie1, Roberto Lorán2,  Gossett Oliver3, Javier Paez Saavedra4, Clement Sankat5,  Pierre E. Schmidt6,  Ramón Vásquez Espinosa7  1Florida Atlantic University, USA 2Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico, USA 3University of Technology, JAMAICA 4Universidad del Norte, COLOMBIA 5University of the West Indies, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 6Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico, USA 7Universidad de Puerto Rico, USA Panel
54.  Application of Medium-Capacity Transit in North America. David Shen1, Rosa Hsu2  1Florida International University, USA 2Nayna Institute of Technology,TAIWAN Abstract
55.  Sensitivity Analysis of HSPF using Monte Carlo Simulation and Sediment Export Coefficients in the Caribbean Region. Gustavo A. Suarez, Luis R. Perez-Alegria University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, USA Abstract
56.  Wavelet Transform Based Islanding Characterization Method for Distributed Generation. Osama A. Mohammed, Nagy Abed  Florida International University, USA Paper
57.  An inventory of aboveground storage tanks in Puerto Rico. Juan C. Virella University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
58.  UPRM-CHEM E Sloan Foundation Doctoral Feeder Program. José A. Colucci Universidad de Puerto Rico Mayaguez, USA Paper
59.  Biodiesel @ Puerto Rico. José A. Colucci  Universidad de Puerto Rico Mayaguez, USA Paper
60.  Robots Educativos Expertos Comunicados por Radio Frecuencia. W. E. Camilo Reynoso Universidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Paper
61.  Learning Engineering through the Construction of Concrete Canoes. Felipe J. Acosta University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Abstract
62.  Alternative Energy Applications in a Mechatronics Senior Design Capstone Course. Bruce Muller Penn State Altoona College, USA Paper
63.  CONWIP: Un Sistema de Control de Producción. Luis Ernesto Blanco Rivero, Enrique Romero Motta, José Alejandro Paez Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería, COLOMBIA Paper
64.  Towards the effective prediction of long-term beach morphology on Caribbean coastlines. Deborah Villarroel-Lamb University of the West Indies. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Paper
65.  Production of Natural Gas and Fluid Flow in Tight Sand Reservoirs. Maria Cecilia Bravo, Mariano Gurfinkel Florida International university, USA University of Texas, USA Paper
66. Applying engineering criteria for fish passage development in Southern Hemisphere large rivers: the mirror effect. Claudio R. M. Baigún1, Norberto Oldani2, John M. Nestler3, Larry Weber4 1Instituto Technológico de Chacomus, ARGENTINA 2INTEC-CERIDE, ARGENTINA 3US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA 4University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA Abstract
67.  Overview of carbon dioxide sequestration in depleted oil and gas reservoirs in Florida, USGS Petroleum Province 50. Diana B. Velasquez1, Olga Rey2, Eduardo Manrique3 1Florida International University, USA 2Universidad Central de Venezuela, VENEZUELA 3Norwest Questa Engineering, USA Paper
68.  Travel Time Estimation Using Cellular Phones. Richard P. Zavaleta, Subbarao S. Wunnava Florida International University, USA Paper
69.  Preliminary Results of the University of Florida College of Engineering Projection to Latin America and the Caribbean. Jonathan F. K. Earle, Cristián Cárdenas-Lailhacar University of Florida, USA Paper
70.  Baccalureate Studies in Maritime Engineering & Management. Panagiotis D. Scarlatos Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
71.  Dynamic Behavior of the Cable Structures and Towers of the Arecibo Radio-Observatory. Juan C Morales Brignac1, Luis E. Suárez Colce2 1University of Turabo, Puerto Rico, USA 2Universidad de Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
72.  Análisis Multivariante: Clasificación, Organización, y Validación de Resultados. Dr. Miriam M. Álvarez Suárez1, Dr. Amaury Caballero2, Dr. Gilberto Pérez Lechuga1, 1Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Hidalgo, MEXICO 2Florida International University, Florida, USA Escrito
73.  European Union REACH proposal:Chemical Regulations and International Economics. Natalia H. Gapinski1, Andrzej J. Gapinski2, Ewa A. Rudnicka3 1University of Pittsburgh, USA 2Pensylvania State University, USA 3University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg USA Paper
74.  Landslides in Trinidad - A Geotechnical Study V. Kanithi and C. Kanhai University of West Indies, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Paper
75.  La Producción de la Energía y la Mitigación de Contaminación en las Granjas Avícolas de Jamaica y Pensilvana Shanique Grant, Alicia Marshalleck,  Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nilza Smith University of Technology, JAMAICA University of Technology, JAMAICA Paper
76.  Computing Disciplines in 2006: Description and Comparisons. Barry M. Lunt1, Joseph J. Ekstrom1,   Edith A. Lawson2, Reza Kamali3, Jacob Miller4, Sandra Gorka4,  Han Reichgelt5 1Brigham Young University, USA 2Rochester Institute of Technology, USA 3Purdue University-Calumet, USA 4Pennsylvania College of Technology, USA 5Georgia Southern University, USA Paper
77.  PLCs Stations On A Budget.  Andrzej J. Gapinski PennsylvaniaState University, USA Paper
78.  Packet Switched H.264 Video Streaming Over WCDMA Networks. Carlos Murillo, Cyril Iskander Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
81.  Design, Characterization, and Economic Analysis of a Low Cost Water Purification System for Mexico. Nasrin R. Khalili1, Joaquín Acevedo Mascarúa2,  Enrique Ortiz Nadal2, 1Illinois Institute of Technology, USA 2Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, MEXICO Paper
82.  The PDCLab Grid Test-bed at UPRM. Kennie Cruz, John Sanabria, Fernando Cintron, Wilson Rivera  Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. USA Paper
83.  Science Hands-on Festival for Kids.  Mayra Exposito1, Milagros Delgado1, Maria Nunez2, Jessalyn Machado1, Gustavo Roig1 1Florida International University, USA 2Coral Park Elementary, USA Paper
85.  Ecuaciones Diferenciales con Audio. Manuel González Hernández1, Juan Carlos Tuoh Mora1, Amaury Caballero2, Maximino Peña Guerrero3 1Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, MEXICO 2Florida Atlantic University, USA 3Instituto Politécnico Nacional, MEXICO  Escrito
86.  Active Learning of Control Theory Using Virtual Instrumentation.  Igor Alvarado Kansas State University,  USA Paper
87.  Relación entre la Cultura Organizacional y el Éxito en la Ejecución de Proyectos: Modelo SPV Raquel Centeno,  Manuel Serafín UNEXPO Universidad National Experimental Politécnica, VENEZUELA Escrito
88.  Modelo de Competencias para el Diseño de Programas de Formación de Gerentes de Proyectos Raquel Centeno, Manuel Serafín UNEXPO Universidad National Experimental Politécnica, VENEZUELA Escrito
89.  Compressive Stress-Strain Behavior of Concrete with Variable Confinement.  John.F. Davila, Victor.A. Lammoglia, Felipe J. Acosta, Miguel A. Pando,  University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Abstract
91.  Relationships between road design, driver characteristics and behavior, and safety in four-lane highways Alberto M. Figueroa Medina1, Andrew P. Tarko2 1University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA 2Purdue University, USA Paper
92.  Modular HDL Designs are Efficient, and Reliable.  Jaime Montenegro, Vivek Jayaram, Subbarao Wunnava Florida International University, USA Paper
94.  Aplicación de Sistemas Expertos en el Modelaje de la Predicción de Fallas en Activos Industriales.  Javier Antonio Palencia, Angela S. Chikhani, J. Lara, Orlando J. Aguillón, M. Rojas, Dr. Andrés Tremante, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Caracas, VENEZUELA Escrito
95.  Steps Toward the Improvement of Recruitment and Retention Processes of Engineering Female Professors at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez  Sonia Bartolomei Suárez, Viviana Cesaní-Vázquez, María Irizarry University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. USA Paper
96.  Partnership between The University and the Municipality for the Development of the Required Facilities for the Celebration of the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games.  Jose O. Guevara, Ismael Pagan-Trinidad, Didier Valdes, Eileen Pesantes, Miguel Pando, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
97.  Assessing the Western Hemisphere’s Regional Alternative Energy Programs. Luz E Abusaid, Jorge Gómez Florida International University, USA Abstract
98.  Faculty Learning Communities.  Mario H. Castro-Cedeno, Carl Lundgren, Spencer Kim. Rochester Institute of Technology, USA Abstract
99.  Wireless Local Area Network and Security.  Shamila Makki, Subbarao Wunnava Florida International University, USA Paper
100.  Integrating Entrepreneurship with Engineering Education: the Integrated Technology Ventures Program at the University of Florida. Manuel E. Bermudez, Keith Stanfill University of Florida, USA Paper
101.  Strain-Based Damage Model for Concrete under Expansive Processes. Arsenio Caceres & Jeannette Matos University of Puerto Rico, USA Abstract
102.  Bases para la elaboración de una malla curricular basada en competencias transversales: caso de las carreras de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad del Bío-Bío.  Leticia Galleguillos P., Iván Santelices M., Rodrigo Romero R.,  Peter Backhouse E.  Universidad del Bío-Bío Concepción,  CHILE Resumen
103.  Modeling of a Web-Based Pediatric MRI Data Repository Site using OPNET Magno R Guillen, Malek Adjouadi Florida International University,  USA Paper
104.    Impact of windborne debris on storm shutters.  Alexander Borges, Ricardo R. Lopez, Luis A. Godoy University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
105.  Hydrogen Storage in Chemical Hydrides.  Eyma Y. Marrero-Alfonso, Josh R. Gray, Thomas A. Davis, Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael A. Matthews University of South Carolina, USA  Student Poster
106.  An Innovative Graduate Seminar for Scholarly Development.  Eyma Y. Marrero-Alfonso  Faculty Mentor: Michael A. Matthews University of South Carolina, USA Student Poster
107.  Innovación de currícula de programas de Posgrado de Orientación Vocacional en México.  Hermila Vela Alanís, Dulce María Martínez Salomón, Fernando Ortiz Rodríguez Universidad Valle del Bravo, MEXICO Escrito
108.   SystemC Emerging as an Effective Hardware Description Language for VLSI Designs and Implementations  Junfang Yao, Subbarao V. Wunnava Florida International University, USA Paper
109.  Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems and VLSI Implementation. Junfang Yao, Subbarao V. Wunnava Florida International University, USA Paper
110.  Elastic Design of School Buildings . Jose O. Guevara, Francisco Lluch, Jose Hernandez, Mauricio Pando University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Abstract
111.  Neutral Hydrolytic Depolmerisation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles Martin Gayle, Shamar Wright Faculty Mentor: Granville Junior Virgo University of Technology, JAMAICA Paper
113.  Backbone Software Methodology: A Small Business Approach Irene Perez, Rodolfo Castelló Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey,  Campus Chihuahua, MEXICO Paper
114.  Security Threats in Wireless Networks. Alvaro E. Escobar Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
115.   Incorporating Assertion Concepts Improves HDL based Designs and Synthesis. Vivek Jayaram, Jaime Montenegro,Subbarao Wunnava Florida International University, USA Abstract
116.  Functional Micro-Controller Design and Implementation. Vivek Jayaram, Dr. Subbarao Wunnava Florida International University, USA Paper
117.  Analyzing a psychiatric domain using KDSM methodology. Jorge Rodas1, Karina Gibert2, Emilio Rojo3 1ITESM Campus Chihuahua, MEXICO 2Technical University of Catalonya, Barcelona, SPAIN 3University of Barcelona, SPAIN Paper
118. Utilización de la metodología KDSM para el descubrimiento del conocimiento en el ámbito laboral. Jorge Rodas1, Gabriela Alvarado2, Fernando Vazquez3    1Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Chihuahua, MEXICO 2Universidad de Barcelona,. Barcelona, ESPAÑA 3UPIICSA Instituto Politécnico Nacional, MEXICO Escrito
119.  Extraction and Analysis of Active Components in Bitter Melon (Momordica Charantia) Karen Stephenson-Muir,  Andrew Stewart Faculty Mentor: Karine Airapetian lecturer University of  Technology, JAMAICA Abstract
120. Mexican e-government ontologies: an adaptation Fernando Enrique Ortiz Rodríguez Universidad Valle del Bravo, MEXICO Paper
121.  On Improving the Performance of Wood-Zinc Roof Systems Ali Saffar,  Ricardo Ramos, Daniel Aviles, Rolando Garcia Universidad de Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Abstract
123.  Chemical Engineering and Second Language Education Nilza Justíz-Smith, G. Junior Virgo University of Technology, JAMAICA Paper
124.    La Utilización de los Desechos de Base Celulosica para Producir Etanol. Wayne Morris, Peta-Gaye Pryce Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nilza Justiz-Smith University of Technology,  JAMAICA Resumen
125.   GreenUp Lock Filling and Emptying System Study. Mario J. Sanchez US Army Corps of Engineers, USA Paper
127.  Design Progression with Verilog helps Accelerate the Digital System Designs. Jaime Montenegro, Subbarao V. Wunnava Florida International University, USA Paper
128.   Design Progression with VHDL  helps Accelerate the Digital System Designs Jaime Montenegro, Subbarao V. Wunnava Florida  International University, USA Paper
129.   A Multi-Objective Programming Approach for Optimal Management of the Rio Caonillas Watershed in the North of Puerto Rico. Christian Villalta, Luis R. Pérez University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
130.   Implementation on a New Flexible Pavements Design Procedure for U.S. Military Airports Christian Villalta, Luis R. Pérez University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
131.  Electronic Workbench and PSpice can be used for Design Extensions along with the Simulations. Subbarao V. Wunnava, Temitope Marcus, Rafael Romero, Malcolm Heimer Florida International University, USA Paper
132.  Steps to Attain an Internship or a Co-Op. Alexandra Vazquez,  Lexie Taylor, Kimberly Hernandez  Faculty Mentor: Maria Nuñez Society of Women Engineers University of Central Florida, USA Paper
133.  La Educación Tecnológica en el Perú Geovanna Beatriz Alvarez Flores, Luz Marina Villanueva de Cussi Colegio Nacional San José de Tiabaya, Arequipa, PERU Escrito
134.   Simplified vs. Detailed Bridge Models. A Time and Cost  Daniel A. Wendichansky1, Stuart S. Chen2, John B. Mander3 1University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. USA 2State University of New York at Buffalo. USA 3University of Canterbury. NEW ZEALAND Paper
135.   Assessing Bridge Conditions by Performing Static Load Tests  Daniel A. Wendichansky1, Yazmin Seda Sanabria2, Jorge L. Ayala Burgosr3 1University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. USA 2US Corps of Engineers, USA Paper
136.  Power Management of a Hybrid Golf Cart  Max Saelzer, Roger Messenger, Amir Abtahi, Ali Zilouchian Florida Atlantic University, USA Paper
137.  A National Instrument Tutorial on Active Learning of Control Theory using Virtual Instrumentation Igor Alvarado National Instruments, USA Tutorial
138.  Systems of Inequations Jeffrey L. Duffany Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico, USA Paper
139.  Water-Based Stainless Steel Feedstock and Effect of Solid Loading on Molded Weight. Mohammad Behi, Kamal Shahrabi, Ahmad Shohadaee Kean University, USA Abstract
140.  Un Modelo de Plataforma Tecnológica de Información para Educación a Distancia (Instituto Nacional de Capacitación Educativa - INCE) Angela Sagrat Chikhani Coello1,  Margherita Altadonna Scandura2 1Universidad Simón Bolivar Litoral, VENEZUELA 2Universidad Yacambu, VENEZUELA Escrito
141. Experiences in Trinidad and Tobago with the Administration of a Joint Degree Programme in Engineering. M.K. S. Sastry1, Clement K. Sankat1, Brian Copeland1, Winston G. Lewis1, Harris Khan2, Dave Bhajan2, Douglas Exall2, K. D. Srivastava2. 1University of West Indies, St. Augustine, TRINIDAD AND  TOBAGO 2University of Trinidad and Tobago, Pt Lisas Campus, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Paper
142.  Learning Assessment of a Multi-Disciplinary Undergraduate Fuel Cell Class at Florida Atlantic University Homayoon Abtahi,  Ali Zilouchian Florida Atlantic university, USA Abstract
143.  Correlations of CAPWAP and CASE PDA with Static Load Tests and its influence in the Current Design Practice in Puerto Rico María del C. Vega1, Osvaldo J. Vargas2, Miguel A. Pando1, Ricardo Ramos1 1University of Puerto Rico-Mayagúez 2Langan Engineering-Miami, FL Abstract
144. Use Of Rapidly Cured Inflatable Composite Beams For Military Small-Gap Bridging Wilmel Varela-Ortiz, Gerardo I. Velázquez, James C. Ray US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), USA Paper
147. Coastal Zone Engineering and Management Joanna C. Ibrahim University of the West Indies, TRINIDAD  AND TOBAGO Paper
148. Network forensics in wireless VoIP networks Juan C. Pelaez, Eduardo B. Fernandez Florida Atlantic University,  USA Paper
149. Network Visualization using RGL Jeffrey L. Duffany1, Wilma N. Pabon-Ramirez2 1Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico, USA 2University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
150.  Interfacing Bioreactors with Membrane Filtration Technologies for Closed Loop Water Recovery and Recycling Berrin Tansel Florida International University, USA Paper
151.  Study of Low-Cycle Fatigue Al-Mg Alloys Nayomi Plaza1, Sandra Pedraza2, O.Marcelo Suarez2 1Eugenio Maria de Hostos High School, Mayaguez, USA 2University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
152.  Educational Modules for High School Teachers on Materials Engineering Jeannette Santos1, Wendy Crone2, Greta Marie Zenner2, Marcelo Suárez 1University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus 2University of Wisconsin, USA Paper
153.  ERDC/UPRM Partnership: A model for educational and research initiatives. David W. Pittman1, Carlos E. Ruiz1, Ismael Pagán2, Evelyn Villanueva1 1US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, USA 2University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA Paper
154.  Assessment and Improvement of the Program for Severely Emotionally Disabled and At-Risk Students Amaury Caballero1, Kang Yen1, Alex Azan2, Robin J. Morrison3  Gustavo Roig1,  1Florida International University, USA 2Barbara Goleman High School,  Miami-Dade Public School Systems, USA Miami-Dade Public School System, USA Paper
156.  An Estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation for Trinidad Francis Jaggernath1, Gyan Shrivastava2  1Ministry of Works, Government of Trinidad & Tobago, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 2The University of the West Indies, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Paper
157.  Flow Assurance in Oil-Gas Pipelines Mutaz Daas, Norman Munroe, Rajiv Srivastava, David Roelant Florida International University, USA Paper
158.  Designing and Operating Reliable Gasifiers. Mutaz Daas, Rajiv Srivastava, Norman Munroe, David Roelant Florida International University, USA Paper
159.  Hacia una educación permanente del Ingeniero Alvaro Ernesto Sánchez Herrera Universidad Sergio Arboleda, COLOMBIA Resumen
160.  Educational experiences of Embry-Riddle Students through NASA Research Collaboration Keith Schlee1, James Ristow1, Sathya Gangadharan1, James Sudermann2, Charles Walker2 1Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA 2National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA, USA Paper
161.  An Energy-Efficient MAC Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks for Wide Area Large Scale Environmental Monitoring Miguel Angel Erazo Villegas, Yi Qian University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
163.  Initiatives from the Industrial Biotechnology Program at UPR-Mayagüez to Promote and Develop a Biotechnology-Based Ecosystem Rosa Buxeda, Lorenzo Saliceti-Piazza University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Abstract
164.  Capping Design Approaches: Natural and Engineered Isolation for Reduction in Bioavailability. Carlos E. Ruiz, Paul R. Schroeder U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA Abstract
165.  Automated Field Material Procurement using Pocket PCs José L. Perdomo1, Walid Thabet2 1University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA 2Virginia Tech, USA Paper
166.  Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center Benjamín Colucci, Felipe Luyanda, Gisela González University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA Abstract
167.  Issues in Terrain Visualization for Environmental Monitoring Applications Ricardo Veguilla, Domingo Rodriguez, Nayda G. Santiago University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez,  USA Paper
168.  Web-based Data Processing for Hydro-ecological Applications Lola Xiomara Bautista Rozo, Domingo Rodriguez University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
169.  Evaluation of the External FRP Retrofit of an R/C T Beam Bridge. Ildefonso Burgos-Gil, Manuel Coll-Borgo, Héctor Laureano Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, USA Paper
170.  Innovative Techniques in Planning and Finance of Public Transportation Projects: Lessons Learned and its Applications. Ildefonso Burgos Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, USA Paper
171.  Development of a Regional Intelligent Transportation System Architecture for the Metropolitan Area of San Juan, Puerto Rico Didier Valdés Díaz1, María I. Fernández1, Felipe Luyanda-Andino2 1University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA 2Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, USA Paper
173.  Using Technology to Increase Students Participation in the Learning Process Isidoro Couvertier, Jeannette Santos Cordero University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA Paper
174.  Evaluation of VISSIM, a Microsimulation Model to Represent an Arterial Network at Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Didier Valdés Díaz, Enrique González-Vélez, Felipe Luyanda-Villafañe University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA Paper
177.   Workforce development in transportation: Minority Serving Institutions and Historically Black College Universities. Moges Ayele National Highway Institute, USA Abstract
178.  Seismic Resistance of Low Rise Reinforced Concrete Frame Residential Buildings in Puerto Rico. Lourdes Amelia Mieses, Ricardo R. López, José A. Martínez-Cruzado, Ali Saffar University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, USA Abstract
180.  "Libertad!" Aplicación de un RTOS para comunicación Satelital en Bandas Amateur Cesar Fernando Valero Sepulveda, Raul Andres Joya Olarte Universidad Sergio Arboleda, COLOMBIA Resumen
182.  Environmental Experience Through Community Outreach. Eli Brossell Faculty Mentor: D. Meeroff Florida Atlantic University, USA Student Poster
183.  Effect of Basic Properties of MgO on the Heterogeneous Synthesis of Flavanone. Jose Cortés Faculty Mentor: Michael D. Amiridis University of  South Carolina, USA Abstract Student Poster
184.  Sustaining H202 Concentrations and Synergistic Binary Effects in Fenton-Like Oxidation. Adrian Del Moral Ballesteros Faculty Mentor: Sangchul Hwang University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Student Poster
185.  Estrategias De Enseñanza Dentro de las Universidades. Ana Paula Insturain Faculty Mentor:  Olga Basora Gómez Universidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Student Poster
186.  Supercritical Fluids and Sterilization of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds. Aidaris Jimenez Faculty Mentor: Michael Matthews University of South Carolina, USA Student Poster
187.   La Triple Hélice del Desarrollo. Radhaysis Montas Faculty Mentor:  Juan Carlos Hernández Universidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA  Student Poster
188.  Crecimiento Tecnológico ante Fenómenos Naturales. Alda Puello Faculty Mentor: Maria F. Ramírez MartesUniversidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Student Poster
189.   The Use of Multiple Tracers to Determine the Source of the Contamination on Coastal Environments. Thaís Bocca Sepúlveda Faculty Member: D. Meeroff Florida Atlantic University, USA Student Poster
190.  The Steps to Attaining an Intership or a Co-OP Alexandra  Vázquez Faculty Mentor: Maria Nuñez University of Central Florida, USA Student Poster
191.  The Tropical Environmental Observatory Network (TEON): Collaborative Science and Technology Resource that Supports Inter-hemispheric Sustainable Development. Ismael Pagán Trinidad1, Domingo Rodriguez1, John Nestler2, Carlos E. Ruiz2 1University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA 2US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA Abstract
192.  Creacion de Base de Datos Digital del Cementerio de Maricao. Evi De La Rosa Ricciardi Universidad de Puerto USA Resumen
193.  A Study of Modern and Geologic Erosion Rates by Low-Temperature Thermochronology, 10Be Analysis, and GIS/RS-based Applied Geomorphology: An Attempt to Adhere to the “The New Social Contract of Sciences” while Assessing the Anthropogenic Imprint on Geomorp. Sergio Andrés Restrepo Moreno University of Florida, Gainesville, USA Paper
194.  La gerencia centrada en valores condicion que potencia la productividad de la organización. Mildred Sena Universidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Escrito
196.  Contribuciones de Porfirio Ballesteros en el Area de Estructuras de Cáscaras. Gustavo E. Pacheco-Crosetti1, Luis A. Godoy2, 1Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, PUERTO RICO 2University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, PUERTO RICO Paper
197.  Wind Load Determination Using Field Data and Wind Tunnel Studies on Residential Buildings. Zhuzhao Liu1, David O. Prevatt1, Kurtis Gurley2, Timothy Reinhold3, Forrest J. Masters4 1Clemson University, USA 2Florida University, USA Institute for Business and Home Safety 3Institute for Business and Home Safety, USA 4Florida International University, USA Paper
198.  Design and Construction of Solar Air Conditioning in a Development Country.  Eduardo D. Sagredo Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago UTESA, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Abstract
199.  Environmental Challenges and Global Markets for Environmental Businesses in Areas with Vulnerable Ecosystems Environmental Challenges and Global Markets for Environmental Businesses in Areas with Vulnerable Ecosystems. Berrin Tansel1, Narciso Armestar2, Shonali Laha1, 1Florida International University 2Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, PERU Abstract
200.  Hurricane Wind Loads on Residential Structures: Full-Scale Measurements and Analysis from 2004 and 2005. Luis D. Aponte,  Kurtis Gurley University of Florida, USA Paper
201.  Evacuation Decision-Support Model for Bus Dispatch. Martha Centeno, Pablo Charosky, Juan A. Fernández, Leandro Margulis, Florida International University, USA Paper
202.  It Takes a Village-Florida Style. Monica Hayes Florida Department of Education. USA Abstract
203.  Effect of Change in Pole Shape Design on Harmonic Contents of PM Synchronous Motor Air Gap Flux Density Waveform. O.A.Mohammed, S.Ganu, N.Abed Florida International University, USA Paper
204.  Process and Work Methods Redesign for an Irrigation System Operation.  Amir Abou Baker, Jancarlo Sanchez Florida International University, USA Student Poster
205.  Design of a Simulation Model to Enhance the Supply Chain. Amir Abou Baker, Jancarlo Sanchez Florida International University, USA Student Poster
206.  El empleo del método del aprendizaje cooperativo y participativo en la universidad.  Jesús Ramíez Fernández Universidad APEC, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Resumen
207.  Information Systems Project Christian Hassig Faculty Mentor: Ronald Giachetti Florida International University, USA Student Poster
208.  International Microtech Work Design Project Andres Ortiz Faculty Mentor: Mario Sánchez Florida International University, USA Student Poster
209.  Information Systems Project Veronica Marcelli Faculty Mentor: Ronald Giachetti Florida International University, USA Student Poster
210.  Redesigning the ISE Website to Facilate an Interactive Informational Experience for All Stakeholders Marco Rojas Faculty Mentor: Marc L. Resnick Florida International University, USA Student Poster
211.  Hurricane Evacuation Decision-Support Model for Bus Dispatch Leandro Margulis Faculty Mentor: Martha A. Centeno Florida International University, USA Student Poster
212.  The Use of Geographic Information Systems for the Manipulation and Display of Coastal Data Collected at Invaders Bay, Trinidad. Deanesh Ramsewak University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Paper
213.  The Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies for the Development of a Land Use/Land Cover Map of the Island of Tobago. Deanesh Ramsewak  University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Paper
214.  Control strategies for vertically wiggling Snake Robots.  Aura Maria Cardona1, Carlos Parra2, Jorge Barrero3 1Florida Atlantic University, USA 2Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, COLOMBIA 3University of Massachusetts, USA Paper
215.  The Use of Computer Technology in Construction Contractor Organizations as a Total Jobsite Management Tool. Dr. Irtishad U. Ahmad, Christin L. Perkinson Florida International University, USA Paper
216.  Advancing Hurricane Mitigation Research: The Wall of Wind.  Ivan Canino, Forrest Masters Floridainternational University, USA Abstract
217.  Wimax. Carlos Cabrera Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kia Makki Florida International University, USA Student Poster
218.  El Proceso de Acreditacion en la ESPOL. Mario Patino, Cecilia Paredes, Moises Tacle ESPOL, ECUADOR Resumen
219.  Sea-level Rise Impact Assessment for the Coast of Guyana. Omatoyo Kofi Dalrymple, Roger Pulwarty University of South Florida, USA Paper
220.   Sampling Practices for Bacterial and Pathogen Detection in Reclaimed Water and its Influences on Results Cecilia Claudio Torres University of South Florida, USA Abstract
221.  Design of a Low Cost, Highly Functional, Multi-fingered Hand Prosthesis.  Salim Nasser, Diana M. Rincon,Manuel Rodriguez Florida International University, USA Paper
222.  Effects of College Degree Program Culture on Female and Minority Student Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Participation.  Kathryn Borman, Mary Ann Hanson, Will Tyson, Heather Meikle University of South Florida, USA Abstract
223.  Partnership for Road Transport Management a Case of Trinidad and Tobago.   Madaniyo Mutabazi  The University of the West Indies. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Abstract
224.   MSI Virtual Institute Amado Gonzalez Faculty Mentor: Gustavo Roig Florida International University, USA Student Poster
226.    El proceso de Autoevaluación en la Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral.  Mario Patino, Cecilia Paredes,  Moises Tacle ESPOL, ECUADOR Paper
227. Design and Implementation of cost effective MIS for Universities. M. K. S. Sastry, University of West Indies, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Paper
228. Building Damage Estimation due to Riverine Floods, Storm Surges and Tsunamis: A Proposed Methodology. Norberto C. Caraballo-Nadal, Raúl E. Zapata-López, Ismael Pagán-Trinidad University of Puerto Rico At Mayaguez, USA Paper
229. Temporal Rainfall Distributions: A Significant Element on Watershed Response in Puerto Rico. Victor González, Ismael Pagán-Trinidad University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Abstract
230. Earthquake Induced Damage Estimation in Steel Buildings  Gustavo Cortés Areizaga, Ricardo Lopez, Ali Saffar  University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
231. Faculty Development Program at FIU: A Review after Two Years of Implementation Shih-Ming Lee Florida International University, USA Abstract
232. Dual Degree Program at FIU: A Review after Three Years of Implementation  Shih-Ming Lee, Mario Sanchez Florida International University, USA Abstract
234. Service Learning for Community Engagement: An Interdisciplinary Approach for Engineering Education Francisco Maldonado-Fortunet, Luisa Seijo-Maldonado University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, USA Paper
237. An Alternative Algorithm for Problems Defined As: Pm | rj, sjk | Cmax, Gisella Bellini Cabrera, María Carlina Sarabia Viaña, Elyn L. Solano Charris, Carolina M. Therán Brochero,  Carlos D. Parternina-Arboleda Universidad del Norte, COLOMBIA Paper
238. Minimization of Cmax in Parallel Machines with Identical Parallel Machines , Release and Setup Times. Celia Aleán Zapata, Vanesa Manotas Niño, María Orozco Arredondo, Iván Ojito Castro, Carlos D. Paternina-Arboleda Universidad del Norte, COLOMBIA Paper
239. An Heuristic Alternative to Optimize Makespan over M Parallel Machines with Release and Sequence-Dependent Setup Times Pm | rj, sjk | Cmax  Julián Lopez, Viviana Rozo, Iván Saavedra, Carlos D. Paternina-Arboleda Universidad del Norte, COLOMBIA Paper
240. Mathematical formulation for a mixed-model assembly line balancing problem with stochastic processing times. Carlos D. Paternina-Arboleda, J. R. Montoya-Torres, E. A. Moscoso Universidad del Norte, COLOMBIA Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, FRANCE Universidad del Norte, COLOMBIA Paper
241. Diseño Robot Explorador de Luz. Emil Rodriguez, Edgar Cruz, Miguel Vásquez Faculty Mentor: Ing. Jesús. Ramírez Universidad APEC, REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA Student Poster
242. Recent Developments in Probabilistic Dynamics and Risk Assessment Isaac Elishakoff Florida Atlantic University, USA Abstract
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