WANDA
EUGENE
eugenwa at auburn
dot edu
334.844.7001| 3101 Shelby Center for Engineering Technology, Auburn University, AL 36849-5347
RESEARCH INTEREST
| Human Centered Computing, Ethnocomputing, Social Computing, HCI, Usability |
EDUCATION
| Auburn University |
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Ph.D. in Computer Science & Software Engineering 2009
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| George Mason University |
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M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies Spring 2006 |
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Specialization: Instructional Technology and African American
Studies Masters Project: Needs Assessment of E-Learning Needs
for Black Students In Engineering
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| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University |
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M.S. in Industrial Engineering Summer 2003 |
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Specialization: Engineering Management |
| The Florida State University |
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B.S. in Electrical Engineering Spring 2002 |
PUBLICATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
| Gilbert, J.E., Arbuthnot, K., Hood, S., Grant, M.M., West, M.L., McMillian, Y., Cross, E. V., Williams, P. & Eugene, W. (2008) Teaching Algebra Using Culturally Relevant Virtual Instructors. The International Journal of Virtual Reality, 7,1, pp. 21-30. |
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Eugene, W. & Gilbert, J.E. (2008) C-PAL: Cultural-Based Programming for Adult Learners. ACM Southeast Conference (ACMSE), Auburn, AL, March 28-29, 2008. |
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Cross, E.V., Eugene, W., Hamilton, C., Gosha, K., Arcediano, F., & Hundley, J. (2008) Game Design from the Lens of a Student. ACM Southeast Conference, Auburn, AL, March 28-29, 2008. |
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Cross II, E., Eugene, W., Hamilton, C., Gosha, K., Rogers, G., & McClendon, J. (2008). Street Legal Customs: A Tool for Teaching Financial Responsibility. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 4631-4636). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
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Gilbert, J.E. & Eugene, W. (2007). Building the Future Black Faculty Pipeline. In AfroGEEKS: Beyond the Digital Divide, Edited by Everett, A. and Wallace, A.J. pp. 285-293. |
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Prewitt, A., Daily, S.B., and Eugene, W. (2007) Minority Retention and Success in Engineering: Diversifying the Pipeline through the Development of Social Capital, Proceedings. in 2007 ASEE Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI. |
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Daily, S.B., Eugene, W. and Prewitt, A. (2007) The Development of Social Capital in Engineering Education to Improve Student Retention. Proceedings. in 2007 ASEE Southeastern Section Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. |
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Clark, K. & Eugene, W. (2006). The role of identity in the design of an online learning environment. National Educational Computing Conference, San Diego, CA. |
PRESENTATIONS
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Eugene, W., Williams, A., Hamilton, C., (July, 2006) Networking, African American Researchers in Computer Science (AARCS) Conference, Auburn, AL |
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Cavallo, D., Weusijana, B.K.A., Daily, S.B., Eugene, W. (March, 2007) Low-Cost Advanced Educational Technologies: Closing the Digital Divide, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) National Convention, Columbus, OH |
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Poster Presentation, (February, 2007) African American Distributed Multiple Learning Styles System (AADMLSS): City Stroll The Association of Departments of Computer/Information Sciences and Engineering at Minority Institutions (ADMI) Atlanta, GA |
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Cross, E.V., Eugene, W., Rankin, Y., Moore, T., (July, 2007) Publish, Publish, Publish, African American Researchers in Computer Science (AARCS) Conference, Auburn, AL |
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Acholonu, U., & Eugene, W., Diversity and Computer Science Outreach, (October, 2007) Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, Orlando, Florida |
EXPERIENCE
Human Centered Computing Lab, Auburn , AL 08.05-Present
Research Assistant |
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Research Advisor: Juan E. Gibert, Computer Science and Software Engineering
Research the impact of culture on the way one learns computing. Explore how computer supported collaborative work (CSCW) and communities of practice can be used to aid Alabama teachers
Research the impacts of pedagogical agents on learning for adult learners |
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Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 05.05-08.07
Learning in Informal and formal Environments (LIFE) Center Fellow |
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Research Advisor: Brigid Barron, Learning Sciences & Technology Design
Researching the impact of culture and computational thinking.
Facilitated a workshop geared toward helping middle school students develop multimedia and programming skills.
Worked with YouthLAB team to design mixed methods study, including video analysis and survey data, to determine how to scaffold the design process for collaborative teams.
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Lincoln-Lewis-Vannoy Communities for Assistance
& Improvement, Fairfax, VA 09.04-08.05
Intern |
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Coordinate the U.S.E.-I.T. symposium series, educating
low income women on becoming self sufficient through information technology
Create processes to aid clients that are in need of additional assistance and support beyond initial assistance granted
Develop products to sustain and enhance the client intake process |
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United States Patent and Trademark Office, Arlington, VA 09.03-05.04
Patent Examiner |
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Examine patents related to the field of multiplexing
such as and networking/voice communications protocols
Develop an understanding of various communication design elements such as ISDN, ATM, Voice over IP and other data transfer
systems
Undergo extensive training in patent laws according to the Manual of Patenting Examining Procedures (MPEP)
Develop extensive reports and communication with inventors and attorneys on patentability of applications
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Florida State University Wireless Communication Laboratory,
Tallahassee, FL 08.02-08.03
Research Scientist |
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Research Advisor: Dr. Bruce Harvey, NASA Wireless Spread-Spectrum Intercommunication System
Develop simulation code to detect errors produced in Adaptive Rate Modulation
Built a voice modulation system to operate on a wireless system
Design an operative circuit based upon developed simulation demonstrating voice modulation and error-correction and
detection coding
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Multidisciplinary Design and Training Clinic-
Harris Corporation , Tallahassee, FL 5.01-5.02
Research Assistant |
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Moving a MATLAB based signal processing algorithm into VHDL code and synthesize this code into a Field Programmable
Logic device (FPLD)
Utilize and develop standard software to play back waveform demonstrating quality of the reconstructed speech analyzed
using MATLAB
Create an analog to digital converter for a DSP Algorithm to synthesizable VHDL processes |
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FAMU-Undergraduate Program Peer Assisted Learning
Lab, Tallahassee, FL, 5.00-8.03
Student Director |
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Oversee the operations of the Engineering Satellite
Center which provided science, technology engineering and mathematics
(STEM) students with student-centered services including tutoring,
career workshops and information resource center
Utilize statistical tools including Regression Analysis
to assets students progress, weakness and the various factors that
contribute or hinder students success in engineering
Administer a peer assistant learning program &
assist students in implementing an assortment of learning techniques |
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Golden Key Honor Society
W.E.B Dubois Honor Society
Society of Women Engineers
I.E.E.E
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)- Online Learning and Technology
Chair
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholars
Urban Change
SKILLS
MathCAD, Matlab SIMULINK, MS Project, C, C++, Java programming
Bilingual, Creole/English
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