Program

Keynote

Cybersecurity

The general topic of cybersecurity will be explored with respect to critical infrastructure and industrial systems, as well as the IT infrastructure upon which the Internet is built. Specific examples will be discussed by experts in the field who work with real world systems. Video

• MODERATOR: Chris Foreman, University of Louisville
• Mike Cowper, Midwest Internet, Inc
  "A Brief Introduction to Cybersecurity"
• Hany Abdel-Khalik, Purdue University
  "Falsification of Nuclear Reactor State Via Data Deception Attacks"
• Chetrice Mosley, Indiana Office of Technology & Indiana Department of Homeland Security
  "Taking the State's Cybersecurity to the Next Level"

Funders and Funding

Many engineering projects require financial support. Bring your funding questions to this open discussion with representatives from NIH, NSF, and the private sector.

• MODERATOR: Lisel Record, Indiana University
• Oscar Moralez, VisionTech
• Zorina Galis, National Institutes of Health Slides
• Anthony Kelly, National Science Foundation

Visualization

A picture is worth a thousand words and animations are worth millions. Join us for a visual feast of insightful data visualizations and scientific visualizations that aim to support smart decision making.

• MODERATOR: Katy Bӧrner, Indiana University
• George Siemens, University of Texas Arlington
  “Educational Data Mining and Visualization” Slides
• Gabriele Guidi, Politecnico Di Milano
  “3D Image Fusion” Slides
• Christine Drury, Hub to Cure & Shubham Jain, Radcube
  “Hub to Cure: Utilizing Technology to Aid in the Fight Against Rare Diseases” Slides

Renewable Energy

This session focuses on many facets of renewable energy, including but not limited to solar initiatives.

• MODERATOR: Niusha Rostomkolai, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
• Nancy Connelly, Duke Energy
  “Interconnecting Renewable Energy with Duke Energy-Indiana” Slides
• Chris Ware, Hoosier Energy
  "Integration of Renewable Energy into the Rural Mid-West" Slides
• Ben Huckaba, Alpha Engineering, Inc.
  “Renewable Energy’s Impact on Power Systems” Slides

Employer Panel

Join this panel of representatives from Central Indiana companies to better understand the needs of engineering employers and the recruiting process. Learn more about the engineering knowledge, professional skills, and core engineering competencies that employers hire for in today’s workplace.

• MODERATOR: Jodie Sackley
• Victor Makximenko, NSWC Crane Slides
• Kevin Fulton, Eli Lilly Slides
• Toby Reeves, S&R Resources
• Sunita Sanka, Sogeti USA Slides

Keynote

Engineering in Biology, Medicine, and Nanotechnology

Selected topics in the field of biomedical technology will be presented.

• MODERATOR: Helen McNally, Purdue University Slides
• Peter J. Embi, Regenstrief Institute Inc.
  "Leveraging Informatics to Create Learning Health Systems"
• Donald Miller, Indiana University
  "Exploring the Microcosm of Your Retina Through Engineering and Data Mining"
• Helen McNally, Purdue University
  "Scanning Probe Microscopy for Medical Applications" Slides
• Gerhard Klimeck, Purdue University
  “Visualizing Cyberinfrastructure Usage and Impact” Slides

Résumé Building and Networking

This 1.5 hour workshop provides practical strategies to maximize your career talents, presented in a positive and entertaining way.

• Tarek Lahdhiri, General Motors
  “Tools for Career Management: Resume, Interview, and Networking”

IoT/Robotics

Selected topics in the field of Internet of Things, robotic systems, and human interactions will be presented.

• MODERATOR: Richard Voyles, Purdue University
• Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
  “Multidisciplinary Projects in Robotics and IoT” Slides
• Lantao Liu, Indiana University
  "Environmental Monitoring using Drones"
• Robert Nawrocki, University of Tokyo
  "Sub-300 nm Organic Bio-Electronic Skins for Health Care Monitoring and Soft Robotics" Slides
• Karthik Ramani, Purdue University
  "New Interaction and Interfaces for Design-Fabrication, Robotics and Other Things"