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by George D. Catalano (Author), Karen C. Catalano (Author)
While more and more undergraduate engineering programs are moving toward a multi-disciplinary capstone experience, there remains a need for a suitable textbook. The present text seeks to meet that need by providing a student friendly step by step template for this important and culminating academic journey beginning with the student design team's first meeting with the client to the final report and presentation. The text provides a wide range of design tools, a discussion of various design methodologies, a brief history of modern engineering, and a substantive consideration of engineering ethics. In addition, chapters are included on communication, team building and dealing with the inevitable obstacles that students encounter. Throughout the text, emphasis is placed upon the issues of environmental impact and the importance of diversity.
Author Biography
George Dominic Catalano retired as Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering at Binghamton University in 2019. Dr. Catalano was appointed a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor in 2018 for his many contributions to the university, and to the engineering profession. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science degrees in aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Science degree also in aerospace engineering from Louisiana State University. Prior to his time at Binghamton University, Dr. Catalano served on the faculty of the United States Military Academy, Louisiana State University, Wright State University, and the United States Air Force Institute of Technology. In addition, he was selected as a Fulbright Scholar at the Polytechnic Institute in Turin, Italy and the Technical Institute in Erlangen, Germany. Dr. Catalano also served on active duty as an officer in the USAF from 1973-1981. His research interests include turbulent fluid mechanics, low- and high-speed aerodynamics, experimental methods in physics, engineering education, engineering design, and engineering and environmental ethics. Dr. Catalano has more than 200 technical and educational publications and is listed in the Philosopher's Index for his published works in animal rights.Karen Coltharp Catalano is a college counselor and instructor who specializes in teaching college students how to maximize their learning potential in highly competitive settings. Most recently she served on the faculty at Binghamton University while directing a program for underrepresented students in engineering and the sciences. She also served on the faculty at the United States Military Academy in the Center for Enhanced Performance and as a learning specialist in the Learning Assistance Center at Louisiana State University. She earned a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology in 1980 from Louisiana State University and a B.S. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1972. Karen is a certified Svaroopa Yoga instructor and has taught yoga for over 20 years.
