Randal J. August, MS

Assistant Professor     ABET Coordinator     Computer Engineering Technology Office: 263 Snell Engineering Center Phone: 617.373.2064 Fax: 617.373.2501 E-mail: r.august@neu.edu

Education

• MS (1988) Software Engineering, National University, San Diego, CA
• BS (1975) Electrical Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Teaching Area

• Computer Engineering Technology
• Assembly Language
• C++ Data Structures
• Digital Electronics
• Embedded Microcomputer Systems
• Intro C++ Programming
• Numerical Methods
• Operating Systems

Research and/or Educational Area

• Project Director and Co-Investigator for a National Science Foundation sponsored grant involving outreach training to K-12 educators and students.
• Object-oriented systems and pattern based programming as it relates to embedded systems.
• Papers published in the areas of student learning habits and problem solving, the integration of digital design and software development, and the adaptation of industry training to the engineering curriculum.

Professional Activities

• Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Member of the IEEE Computer Society
• Member of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Member of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
• IEEE Program evaluator for Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Background

Retired Navy Commander certified as a Naval Nuclear Engineer and taught numerous courses on power generation, control systems, radiation health and emergency management.

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