Busch
Campus Wireless Network
by Jeff
Nelson
Abstract:
A high-speed wireless local area network (WLAN), implemented in the
academic spaces on Busch Campus, would provide pervasive, always-on
access to the RENET2000 campus network. The presence of such a network
would stimulate new programs in both research and academics, provide
convenient access to those who wield notebook computers, and lay a foundation
for inexpensive and fast expansion. Such a network has been implemented
at various domestic schools, but one institution clearly shows its leadership
integrating IEEE 802.11b technology with adademia: Carnegie Mellon University.
Rutgers will follow many of the same procedues as Carnegie Mellon did.
Such procedures include working cooperatively with a well-known wireless
leader, such as Lucent Technologies, and achieving maximum coverage
and bandwidth, while minimizing cost, through iteration. The final product
will be achieved in a brief timeframe at minimal cost.
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Campus
Security at Rutgers University
by Jessica
Bergmann
Abstract:
Campus security at Rutgers University, particularly on and surrounding
the College Avenue Campus, has become an issue in recent years. Growing
in population, and declining in resources, especially those of security,
Rutgers needs a more technologically advanced system that will provide
each student with a feeling of personal safety. A survey was administered
to thirty Rutgers students who live on or visit the College Avenue Campus,
which asked how safe they felt on campus. The response, overwhelmingly,
was that students do not feel safe. Crime statistics show that crime
is also increasing in New Brunswick, meaning crime is increasing on
campus as well. Current models of student safety, in particular those
of other universities, were studied to get an idea of what type of system
would be ideal. Most of these paradigms were quite primitive; however,
one model became the ultimate solution for Rutgers. The solution includes
two parts: the Security Escort system, which gives students the opportunity
to call for help with the touch of a button; and the installation of
solar powered lights on and surrounding the campus, which will give
the campus a safer atmosphere. The proposed plan is ideal because it
will increase safety on and around the campus, and it will give the
campus a more appealing look.
Key Terms
campus
university
security
student safety
Security Escort system
solar powered lights
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Improving
Safety Practices in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Labs
by Noy Bassik
Abstract:
Safety compliance in the Department of Chemical
& Biochemical Engineering is lacking. Students are not receiving
OSHA (federal) and state mandated training before they work in research
labs. In addition, many students feel that the safety reviews in the
required lab courses are inadequate. A complete safety training plan
that begins with the first two years of courses should be implemented.
A six-point plan is proposed which will ensure student safety and enable
Rutgers to serve as a model for other research institutions.
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Renovations
to Improve the Busch Dining Hall
by Denise Andres
Abstract:
The Busch Dining Hall Facility is in need for a renovation. With
a dramatically increasing student population, the present facility will
not provide the students with satisfactory service and quality. As Industrial
Engineering experts have advised, by installing state-of-the-art technology
in the kitchen, food service, quality and safety can be dramatically
improved. Therefore, this proposal requires the use of high-tech food
service equipment to increase the speed and production of the kitchen.
Also the implementation of a market style food court, a grab-and-go
convenience concept, and extended dining hall hours will create an ideal
solution to meet the food service needs of the Rutgers University population.
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Using
Technology to Enhance Lecture Hall Learning
by Brian Ribeiro
Abstract:
Rutgers
University has many large classes in lecture halls in order to accommodate
the large number of students enrolled at the University. A survey was
administered, which showed that many students did not interact with
professors in large lecture classes. Furthermore, the quality of education
in classes held in lecture halls is diminished. The plan presented in
this proposal combines three of the current working models, in order
to provide an integrated solution: streaming media, an integrated website,
and access to this content from the lecture hall. This integrated solution
is intended to enhance the communication between the professor and students
in large lecture classes.
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Creating
a Silvers Study Lounge
by Nora Han
Abstract:
The lack of a study lounge makes it difficult for Silvers residents
to have a convenient, studious environment to study without having to
walk a considerable distance even in poor weather conditions and even
late into the night. The real problem is to determine where a study
lounge can be built without being far away from Silvers and without
obstructing access to the buildings. With the help of engineers at All
Service General Contracting, the plan is proposed. The Silvers Community
Center will be moved temporarily so that construction can be done to
create a basement space that is twice as large as the Community Center.
Once construction is complete, the Community Center will be moved back
to its original place and be equipped with furnishings and technology
to create a useful and safe study area.
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Sick
Building Syndrome: Protecting ARC Building
by Suzanne Shore
ABSTRACT: Entranceways
of the Alison Road Classroom (ARC), do not promote good Indoor Air Quality
(IAQ). Using panel/vestibule entranceway combinations, which open into
the main lobby or stairwells, can create a silent health risk to the
occupants. Revolving doors in architectural design have been proven
more effective in controlling the infiltration of outside air (OA) pollutants
and the exfiltration of purified air in an HVAC controlled environment.
With the assistance of Rutgers University Administrative services and
the NJPIRG my plan is to retrofit the two main entranceways with new
Ventilated Axis Shaft revolving doors and educate the university community
on the benefits of maintaining good quality indoor air.
KEYWORDS:
Air Control
Allison Road Classroom (ARC)
Aspergillosis
HVAC
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Legionella Pneumophila
Microbial pollutants
New Jersey Public Interest Resource Group (NJPIRG)
Revolving Doors
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
Ventilated Axis Shaft (VAS)
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The
RU Bus Tracking and Information System
by Matthew Zeller
Abstract:
The
population at Rutgers University and in the city of New Brunswick is
constantly increasing. Along with this increase comes additional traffic
and congestion on surrounding roadways. As a result of this the bus
system at the University is suffering tremendously. Students, faculty,
and other University employees who use the system do so with great amount
of uncertainty regarding bus arrival. This proposal combines a GPS system
with a display system to reduce the burden of waiting and improve the
efficiency and operation of the system as a whole. It provides a feasible
and affordable solution to the daily users of the bus system, and may
attract others to use the system.
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Staggering
Class Periods at RU for Reduced Traffic Congestion
by Matthew
Hainzl
Abstract:
The large volume of students moving between classes at the same time
has caused transportation problems at Rutgers University and the surrounding
cities. All students and faculty switching classes are traveling in
the same twenty minutes between classes. The amount of students traveling
overcrowds the bus system and causes traffic congestion around the university.
This proposal offers a solution to the problem by scheduling a second
set of staggered class periods beginning and ending at different times.
By offering a staggered class schedule the amount of students on the
move at the same time would be reduced, therefore reducing congestion
on the buses and roads. The solution offers a simple and cost effective
way remedy for the problem.
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