North Brunswick

DeVry Students Showcase Innovative Projects

From building business plans for a one-man landscaping business to marketing a line of jewelry. From designing a sleep detection system to developing an accident prevention program. DeVry University North Brunswick's graduating class of 2007 recently presented these and other innovative and practical creations at the Senior Project Showcase.
The senior project is a capstone course within DeVry University's bachelor's degree programs for which students must construct a functional project that incorporates the management, technology, and business concepts studied throughout their education. During a six month period, groups of students work together with clients from various industries to develop their projects.

For example, among the 2007 collection of senior projects are custom-designed business and advertising plans for several local businesses, including a landscaping company, a medical clinic, a piano store, a karate academy, and an Irish import store. A line of jewelry beads that buyers can collect and personalize was created for a project. One group developed an automatic sleep detection alert system using a heart monitor and movement sensor. Another innovative group of students used similar technological ideas to create the platform for an automobile accident prevention system that monitors both the driver and the immediate surroundings for potentially dangerous activity.

This year's DeVry University Senior Project Showcase teams included graduates from the following New Jersey high schools: Bridgewater High School, East Side High School, Edison High School, Haddon Heights High School, Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Manville High School, Metuchen High School, North Brunswick High School, Perth Amboy High School, Rutherford High School, Saint Rose High School, South Brunswick High School, South Plainfield High School, Toms River High School, and Union Catholic Regional High School.

Jalloh Speaks at Commencement

Pavi Jalloh, Director of University Outreach at DeVry University in North Brusnwick, recently served as commencement speaker for graduation ceremonies held on Oct. 25 at the State Theatre in North Brunswick. Jalloh, who was recently named Distinguished Business Person of 2007 by the New Jersey Business Technology Education Association, addressed more than 200 individuals in attendance at the commencement.

Jalloh began his career at DeVry University North Brunswick in July 2005 as Education Liaison and University Outreach Coordinator. Prior to joining DeVry University, Jalloh was Business Development manager for INROADS/Central New Jersey, a career development organization that mentors provides career guidance to high school seniors and college students through corporate internships.

Jalloh originally resides from a small town in rural Sierra Leone, West Africa. He attended Oklahoma State University, leaving the country just before the devastating civil war and anarchy erupted. During his years at Oklahoma State University, Jalloh served as both Secretary and President of the African Students Association.

Among several other topics, Jalloh discussed the importance for students to embrace the globalization and inter-dependence of all the world's citizens. He spoke of the need for students to improve the community's mutual well-being by serving as a "beacon of hope". "Your accomplishments will be judged not only by your academic achievements but by how you respond to the changing and demanding needs in your community."

New Association President Named

Kathleen Frawley, Chair of the Health Information Technology program at DeVry University North Brunswick, has been named President of the New Jersey Health Information Management Association, a professional organization of more than 50,000 experienced specialists in health information management. Frawley also serves as vice-president of legislative and public policy services for the American Health Information Management Association, for which she provides advocacy at the federal level and testifies before Congress and federal agencies on issues affecting health information management professionals.

Passport2College Graduation

DeVry University North Brunswick welcomed approximately 70 students representing 28 area high schools, who have participated in the school's Passport2College summer program to a celebratory graduation ceremony. The 2007 Passport2College program allows students to get a head start on their college education by gaining university credit through participation in one of several free courses available that focus on a wide selection of business, technology, and healthcare technology-related subjects.

New ENDT Program in Partnership with JFK Medical Center

DeVry University announced the launch of a new associate program. The Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (ENDT) program, offered in cooperation with the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ.

Students in the ENDT program will complete general education and electrical instrumentation courses during their first two semesters at the 630 U.S. Highway One campus, followed by several specialized courses at the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute at JFK Medical Center. Students will also complete 1440 hours of clinical rotations as part of a comprehensive clinical practicum at the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute during their third, fourth and fifth semesters. ENDT graduates can expect to have high-paying career opportunities in hospitals, sleep study centers, neurology offices, and private healthcare companies, and will be qualified to assist physicians in diagnosing neurological problems in patients by performing an array of sophisticated tests including EEG, long-term epilepsy monitoring, evoked potentials, nerve conduction studies, polysomnography (sleep studies), and intra-operative monitoring.

Day at DeVry Focuses on Senior Projects

DeVry University welcomed individuals interested in learning more about the school and its programs at the Day @ DeVry Open House. The event featured a wide variety of activities and information on the DeVry University experience as a whole, including featuring senior projects completed by DeVry students.

The theme of the event, '94/44', referred to the fact that between October 2005 and June 2006, 94% of DeVry University North Brunswick metro area graduates in the active job market were employed in their fields at an average salary of $44,000 within six months of graduation.

Attendees viewed completed senior projects from past Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems, and Network & Communications Management graduates. One of the senior projects featured was a Path Following Robot. Taking the idea of a self-driving car from I-Robot and the tracked cars from Jurassic Park, a team of two students (Pedro Ibarra and Ryon T. Farmer) created the Path Following Robot. This robotic vehicle is designed to follow a desired path and was created from a 1/10th scale R/C toy car, a PIC18 microcontroller, two power supply, actuators, and custom infrared sensor array. The project was programmed in micro C programming language and has the ability to be self-driven, and self-steered using open loop control. This system can be implemented as a safety feature or autopilot in a consumer vehicle.

Speaker Illuminates Historical Power Outages; Forecasts Future Blackouts

DeVry University welcomed Tony Sleva from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., (IEEE) to speak at a Power Engineering Society meeting.

The lecture, sponsored by the Princeton/Central Jersey Section of the IEEE, covered factors that have led to mass power outages in the past and identified steps that should be taken to reduce the risk of future power loss. Mr. Sleva illustrated the fragility of power systems surrounding specific outages, such as the major Northeastern blackout of 2003, the Mid-Atlantic power outage of 1999, and, most recently, the loss of power in several states last summer. Mr. Sleva also discussed the sequence of events that may accompany the next major blackout, in addition to detailing preventive measures currently employed.

Passport2College Program Set

High school students looking to get a jump-start on their college education will be given the opportunity to experience university life through DeVry University North Brunswick's Passport2College Program, which will be held July 16 through August 17. The program, which is available to students entering their junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2008 or 2009, will offer college level courses at no cost.

Cisco Networking Academy Program Takes Place

High school students across New Jersey participating in the Cisco Networking Academy Program enjoyed a day of hands-on skills competitions, learning, and networking at DeVry University North Brunswick's All Academy Day.

The event gave students an opportunity to utilize skills they have learned throughout the Cisco Networking Academy, a high school program that challenges students interested in computer networking to master specific skill levels during a given term. All Academy Day also provided a unique opportunity for students to explore career pathways by interacting with Information Technology professionals from DeVry University while learning academic and technical skills necessary in the workplace.

Superior Court Judge Delivers Keynote Address at DeVry University Graduation

The Honorable Dennis V. Nieves, a Judge with the Superior Court of New Jersey addressed graduates of DeVry University North Brunswick Campus at March 2007 ceremonies which took place at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ Judge Nieves is currently assigned to Family Court in Middlesex County. He earned his Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law/Yeshiva University, New York and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from St. John's University.

DeVry Supports Women in Technology with Girl Scouts' Career Day Event

DeVry University, in its continuing effort to support women and girls in technology, hosted 80 Girl Scouts and leaders from the Rolling Hills Council for Girl Scouts Career Day at its North Brunswick, NJ campus. "This event is an opportunity to expose young girls to the applications of technology in today's world through targeted workshops," according to Kelly Taptich, Director of High School Admissions, DeVry University's coordinator for Girl Scouts Career Day.

The workshops, designed to interest girls in the study of technology and encourage them to consider technology careers, featured hands-on opportunities in areas such as graphic design, computer repair, web design, building robotic cards and business applications such as marketing matters.

Girl Scouts from Phillipsburg, PA joined their counterparts in New Jersey for a day of practical hands-on exposure to the intricacies of technology and its application in business and society. DeVry University is committed to offering opportunities for girls and women in technology through programs like this one and its unique HerWorld program.