2 40 th Annual Trenton Computer Festival

Sure, Google is the search-engine giant. But Google also sells hardware. Most recently, Google's arsenal of personal computing devices includes phones, tablets, watches (a.k.a. "wear"), Google Glass, and the 3-D scanning devices named Project Tango. In this session, I demonstrate the use of these devices. (And if you want to try one out yourself, come to the session!) Bio: See ED-109 at 10:15 am Room ED-109: Abacus to the iPhone: The history of mobility, Evan Koblentz, MARCH Abstract: "Hey you with the iPhone!" Put it down for a little while, and we'll tell you wild-yet-true stories of how mobile computing came to be. You'll gain a whole new respect for the power in your pocket. Bio: See ED-112 at 10:15 am ED-107: Arduino Workshop continued Arduino on network ED-105 Getting Start with Java, Ken Riple (for Mike Redlich), ACGNJ Abstract: Java is an object-oriented programming (OOP) language created by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems that was first introduced to developers in 1995. It is one of the most popular programming languages for client/server web applications and there are many scripting languages (e.g., Clojure, Groovy) that seamlessly interact with Java. Much of Java’s language syntax was derived from the C++, but as James Gosling once stated, “Java is C++ without guns, knives, and clubs.” This presentation will introduce the Java programming language, provide a brief overview, how to get started, review some Java keywords, introduce the Java class mechanism, and review a small, working Java application. Since knowledge of OOP is vital in the development of robust applications, the OOP paradigm will also be introduced along with a brief discussion of the advantages of OOP over structured programming. An example Java application will be used to demonstrate how the attributes of OOP are utilized within Java classes. Bio: Ken Rimple is Training Services director for Chariot Solutions. He has a long background in consulting and teaching in Java and related frameworks and APIs, and currently teaches his AngularJS JavaScript courses, as well as Spring, Tomcat, and Maven courses. He is the co-author of Spring Roo in Action from Manning. He serves as technical co-chair of the Philly Emerging Tech conference, and is the host of the Chariot TechCast and Chariot Developer News podcast series. You can find him on twitter as @krimple. ******** 2:35 pm to 3:30 pm ******** ED-115: Featured Keynote Speaker, Approaching Singularity, Dan Rosenbaum (see front page) ********* 3:40 pm to 4:35 pm ********* ED-115: Introduction to Windows 10, David Soll, Omicron Consulting Abstract: Microsoft has decided to skip from Windows 8 directly to Windows 10. Microsoft has released a preview of Windows 10, which shows many new and changed features from previous versions of Windows. Windows 10 is designed to be run on PCs, tablets, and phones and is configurable to best fit the form-factor that it is running on. David Soll will demonstrate and talk about Windows 10, its new features and capabilities. He will also discuss some of the “Cloud” integration that is going into the new operating system. This talk is designed to help the attendee better understand if a move to Windows 10 at this time is worthwhile or if it is preferable to continue with a previous version of Windows. Bio: see Room ED-115 at 1:30 pm ED-211: User Interface for the Physically Impared, Jean. Coppola, Martine Nezerwa, Keith Wright, Stefan Howansky and Tony Chen Abstract: The IT sector has over the last 20 years, experienced a boom in users from all ages, backgrounds, and countries. The adoption of technology has always been well received by the younger population. Technology is rapidly changing, contributing to the older population sometimes being left behind and losing interest as applications get more complicated or transform too fast. In addition to the difficulty older adults face, there is also a growing number of the world’s populations diagnosed with different types of cognitive impairments and loss of dexterity conditions. However, there are few technologies (especially mobile applications) that have been developed with these groups of people in mind. This presentation focuses on universal development of mobile applications for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a disabling disease of the central nervous system. In addition to focusing on MS patients, an aim is to raise the awareness of developers and decision makers to include people with cognitive and physical impairments. Bio: Jean F. Coppola holds a BS in CS, MS in Telecom, MS in CS, and PhD in Computing Technology in Education with 19 years experience in academia. She has > 80 presentations and > 30 articles in service-learning, intergenerational computing, smart e-classrooms, gerontechnology, & critical thinking. She has also advised student teams winning the NY Campus Compact Carter Academic Service Entrepreneur in recognition of servicelearning excellence and numerous personal awards. Her current research focuses on service-learning/civic engagement and gerontechnology. Martine Nezerwa is a graduate student, while Martine Nezerwa, Keith Wright, Stefan Howansky and Tony Chen are undergraduate students at the Seidenberg School of Computer Systems and Information Technology of Pace University. ED-209: What is your data strategy?, Siva Krishnajee, Information Builders Abstract: Enterprises are collecting, transforming, and storing data much faster, and larger than they used to do. Data is collected not only from the internal applications, but from various different external sources as well. In general, data is available in silos, redundant, inconsistent, or not available to access in a meaningful way. Data is critical to do the day to day business, and make important business decisions. Hence, enterprises require a data strategy to collect, transform, cleanse, and store it for using for the business purposes. This session will help the audience to find an industry trend data strategy and figure out how it can be used for their day to day purposes. Bio: Siva Krishnajee is a Director of Product Management and manages the iWay adapter products for Information Builders. Siva and his team manage the application adapters, e-business adapters, and OEM partnership with Oracle and SAP. He started as a product manager with Information Builders in 2004 and held management positions within the iWay Software product division. Prior to working with Information Builders, Siva implemented customer relationship management (CRM) and supply-chain management (SCM) solutions for fortune 500 companies. ED-208: Robotics An Introduction, Seung-yun Kim, TCNJ Abstract: Robotics is an emerging multi-disciplinary area in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) that combines mechanical, electrical and computer engineering in the design and construction of robots to perform specific tasks. It requires a working knowledge of electronics, software, and mechanics. Before the coining of the term robotics, there was interest in ideas similar to robotics, namely automata and androids, dating as far back as 400 BC. Robots are used in industrial, military, exploration, home, academic, and research applications. Although the appearance and capabilities of robots vary vastly, all robots share the features of electronic sensors, and a movable structure under some form of autonomous electronics, computer, and software control. This presentation introduces the element of robotics with examples of uses and future trends. It is further enhanced through many multimedia based examples of the state of the art and further directions of research. Bio: Seung-yun Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and First Year Program Coordinator of School of Engineering at TCNJ. Seung-yun earned a Ph.D. and master's degree in electrical engineering at the Univ. of Dayton and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at Saint Louis Univ. His research interests include collaborative computing, human-centered systems, mobile and ubiquitous computing, and intelligent robotics, and he has been awarded over $300,000 in grants. He has published over 20 papers and serves as a reviewer for the NSF and several technical journals. He has extensive experience in outreach to K-12 programs, promoting STEM education. ED-207: Video Game Enemy Intelligence, Machine Consciousness, and the Turing Test, Scott Marshall, Retired Abstract: The 2012 Turing Test for Computer Game Bots was won by a team from the University of Texas at Austin, and a doctoral student from Romania. We discuss the philosophy of machine intelligence and consciousness from its first inception in the age of mechanical automata through the questions posed by Turing with his test, and where can it go from here. Can machines be truly conscious? How would we know if they are? Do we want them to be? Can they, and should they, be more than conscious? Why limit ourselves to just imitating, or duplicating, human consciousness? Bio: see ED-207 at 12:25 pm ED-206: Lego Mindstorms Robotics, Douglas Ferguson, ACGNJ Abstract: LEGO Mindstorms is a robotics platform based on the well known LEGO building sets. Doug will present an introduction to using the set and a demonstration of LEGO Mindstorms using the included software and Microsoft’s Robotics Studio. Bio: Doug Ferguson is a computer hobbyist who loves learning about new technologies. Having taught himself to program in high school, he continues to explore numerous areas of computers including video editing, web design, visualization and robotics. In the real world Doug is employed by EMC where he is a Sr. Support Engineer for the Ionix IT operations software product. ED-113: Computer Anamorphic Art From Leonardo to Modern Times, William Silverman, Brookdale Computer Users Group Abstract: This visually exciting and mentally stimulating slide show presentation is about the little known topic of anamorphic art. Topics covered include what anamorphic art is, its history, how you can use your computer to create your own anamorphic self portrait, and how to make your own reflectors to see the results. On hand will also be actual samples and set-ups, related books, and more. Bio: William Silverman is a retired high school teacher who taught chemistry and physics, along with most of the other branches of science. After retiring he went back to school to earn an associate degree in computer graphics. Presently he is a trustee of the Brookdale Computer Users Group (www.BCUG.com) and the head of their computer graphics workshop. He is also a Master Gardener and member of the Deep Cut Orchid Society. ED-112: Restoring Vintage Electronics: Radio, TV, Audio, Jonathan Allen, RF Electronics Consulting Abstract: Restoring and repairing vintage electronics requires knowledge and techniques quite different from those used to service their modern counterparts. This talk will concentrate on vacuum tube radio and television receivers, and audio equipment, but the methods are also applicable to other apparatus of that era. We will include suggestions on how to procure service manuals and find replacements for the original parts, and once those parts are in hand, how to install them. Especially important are the precautions one must observe to protect both the equipment and oneself. Bio: Jonathan Allen received his Ph.D. in physics from Washington University in St. Louis with a dissertation on optical measurement of atmospheric aerosols. While his career has been dedicated mainly to photovoltaic R&D;, he has also taught electronics engineering and worked in RF power systems design. He is currently an independent consultant. For the past two years, Jonathon has worked as a volunteer, restoring and documenting the Sarnoff Collection at TCNJ. ED-109: Altair, BASIC, and teletype demo, Corey Cohen, MARCH Abstract: The MITS Altair 8800 is the most famous of the hobby computer The MITS Altair 8800 is the most famous of the hobby computer generation from the mid-1970s. You'll learn the basics of how it works and what it can do. Prepare to be amazed as we demonstrate how you would bootstrap this machine and then load BASIC into it, on a paper tape, by using a teletype machine. You will never again complain about your PC's slow bootup time. Bio: see Room ED-112 at 12:25 pm ED-107: Life Before Computerized Drafting, Paul Bergsman, Author and Independent Consultant Abstract: Before computers, there were a variety of tools to aid the draftsman in creating mechanical drawings. Paul Bergsman has been collecting examples of each tool. Included in his collection are tools for drawing circles, for creating lines in ink, for generating an ellipse, and for dividing a line into multiple segments of equal length. If you are under forty, this will be an introduction into the world of the draftsmen. For many of you that are over forty, you can take a trip back in time. And, if you have a unique drafting tool you might bring it in and contribute to the discussion. Bio: Paul Bergsman is the author of “Controlling the World with Your PC,” which remained in print for eleven years! He now consults and is a retired Philadelphia Public School Teacher, where he taught Industrial Arts for over 25 years. In addition, he holds a U.S. patent for an electronic door lock. . ED-105: Java Advanced Features, Ken Riple (for Mike Redlich), ACGNJ Abstract: Java is an object-oriented programming (OOP) language created by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems that was first introduced to developers in 1995. It is one of the most popular programming languages for client/server web applications and there are many scripting languages (Clojure, Groovy) that seamlessly interact with Java. Much of Java’s language syntax was derived from the C++, but as James Gosling once stated, “Java is C++ without guns, knives, and clubs.” This in-depth seminar will cover some of the advanced features of Java. Four main topics will be presented: Java Beans, exception handling, generics, and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC). Each of these topics will be individually discussed and sample code will be reviewed to demonstrate how each feature is implemented. Bio: see Room ED-105 at 1:30 pm AT SARNOFF MUSEUM RWH 2 FLOOR Adventures in 3D Printing, Rebecca Mercuri, Notable Software, Inc. and Kevin Meredith, Drexel University Abstract: IEEE Princeton/Central Jersey Section's MakerBot Replicator II and RepRap Prusa Mendel 3D printers will be demonstrated. Pros and cons of DIY kits vs. off-the-shelf printers, PLA vs. ABS filament, and other related topics, will be discussed. Attendees will learn about free/open resources, such as for design software and object downloads. Yes, we have printed a (rubberband) gun. Bring your questions about this technology and we will try to answer them! Bio: Rebecca Mercuri, Ph.D. is the President and Lead Forensic Expert at Notable Software, Inc. . Bio: Kevin Meredith is a Mechanical Engineering major at Drexel University.