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Santiago-Santiago, Nayda G.

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Affiliation

head of

• Computer Engineering Steering Committee President 2013 -
• National SACNAS Committee Member 2012 -
• Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI) Member and ARG Leader
• Latinas in Computing Leader

member of

• Women of Underrepresented Groups (WURG) Member 2012 -
• Affinity Research Group (ARG) Trainer 2010 -
• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Member 1997 -
• American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Member 1992 -
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Member 1992 -
• Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Surveyors (CIAPR) Member 1989 -
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Member 1988 -
• Caribbean Celebration of Women in Computing Chair
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society - Chapter 105 - UPRM Member
• Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Committee Member
• Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society Member

Publications

selected publications

• academic article

  • Educational Nanotechnology Videogame to Inspire Middle and High School Students to Pursue STEM Related Professional Careers.  IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) 2018.  2018
  • Evaluation of the Graphics Processing Unit Architecture for the Implementation of Target Detection Algorithms for Hyperspectral Imagery.  Journal of Applied Remote Sensing.  6. 2012
  • HSense: A High Performance Framework for Distributed Weather Sensor Networks, Ibersensor.  Revista Iberoamericana de Sensores.  7. 2012
  • A Statistical Approach for the Analysis of the Relation between Low-Level Performance Information, the Code, and the Environment.  Journal of Information.  9:503-518. 2006

• conference paper

  • Developing a Portable GPU Library for Hyperspectral Image Processing. In Algorithms and Technologies for Multispectral, Hyperspectral and Ultraspectra Imagery XVII.  Proceedings of SPIE. 2012
  • Performance Measures for Parameter Extraction of Sensor Array Point Targets using the Discrete Chirp Fourier Transform.  SPIE Defense and Security Symposium. 2006
  • Petri Net Workflow Modeling for Digital Publishing Measuring Quantitative Attributes.  IEEE International Symposium on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing. 2006
  • Integrating Novel Methodologies, Tools, and IT Resources for Graduate Level Courses in High Performance Computing and Advanced Signal Processing Algorithms.  IEEE International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET). 2005
  • Active learning in an Electronic Design Automation Course.  IEEE Computer Society International Conference on Microelectronic System Education. 1999
  • SAR Images Speckle Reduction for Classification Using Wavelets on MultiMATLAB.  Cornell Theory Center. 1997
  • On the Implementation of Fast Algorithms for Linear Codes Using T805 Microcomputer Arrays.  Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems. 1284-1287. 1995
  • On the Analysis and Design of Linear Codes Using MATLAB and MAPLE.  Symposium on Intelligent Systems in Communications and Power. 1994
  • Implementation of a New Class of FFT Algorithms on Transputer Computational Structures.  Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems. 1105-1108. 1993

• conference poster

  • Education Through Video Games.  Emerging Researchers National Conference (ERN), Washington, DC . 2017
  • Nanotechnology Videogame for Middle School Students.  Emerging Researchers National Conference (ERN), Washington, DC . 2015
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presentations

• presentation

  • Integrating Fundamental and Advanced Concepts in a Rounded Capstone Design Experience in Computer Engineering, Collaborator, Frontiers in Education Conference 2007
  • The Supporting Role of CAD/CAM Tools in Undergraduate Research Education in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Collaborator, International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training 2005
  • Computing Research Association Workshop on Academic Careers for Women in Computer Science, Collaborator, Federated Computing Research Conference 1996
  • Sigmetrics Symposium on Parallel and Distributed Tools, Collaborator, Federated Computing Research Conference 1996

Research

principal investigator on

• Study of System-level Design Methodologies for Implementing SAR Support Algorithms  awarded by Lockheed Martin Co. 2007

investigator on

• Evaluation of Problem Solving Environments for Image Processing Applications  awarded by Michigan State University 1998

Teaching

teaching overview

• Academic Interests:

  -Performance Evaluation

  -HPC systems

  -Parallel Processing

teaching activities

• California Micro Devices (CMD) Panelist
• Considerations about Human and Artificial Intelligence: Language, Thought and Computers? Collaborator 2013
• Interdisciplinary Courses: An Opportunity to Promote Critical Thinking Collaborator 2013
• Advanced ARG Workshop Collaborator 2012
• Can Consciousness Emerge from Turing Machines? Collaborator 2012
• Human vs. Artificial Intelligence Collaborator 2012
• Introduction to Interdisciplinary Teaching Collaborator 2012
• The Problem of Consciousness Collaborator 2012
• Affinity Research Group Fundamentals Collaborator 2011
• All that the Researcher Should Know About the IRB Collaborator 2011
• National Grace Hopper Conference Collaborator 2011
• Success It Collaborator 2011
• Financial Education: Income and Decision Collaborator 2010
• Unconscious Bias and Stereotype Threat Collaborator 2010
• Development of an FPGA-Based Scalable Floating Point Multiplier Collaborator 1998

Service

professional service activities

• Michigan State University Research Assistant 1997 - 2000
• Cornell University Summer Intern 1996
• Michigan State University Teaching Assistant 1995 - 1996
• Cornell University Research Assistant 1989 - 1990
• Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Research Assistant 1988

outreach and community service activities

• Michigan State University Math Science and Technology 1997
• Michigan State University Curriculum Committee 1996 - 1997

Background

education and training

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University , Evaluating Performance Information for Mapping Algorithms to Advanced Architectures. Committee Chairperson Diane T. Rover Ph. D. 2003
• M.E. in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University , Masters Project Design of an interface between the Cornell University Portable Radar Interferometer and a DEC Workstation. Advisor Dr. Michael C. Kelley Ph. D. 1990
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Concentration in Electronics (Digital Design) and Communications 1989

awards and honors

• Mujer de Vanguardia del Capitulo de Aguadilla, conferred by Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Surveyors (CIAPR), 2011
• Distinguished UPRM Alumni, conferred by Alumni Association UPRM, 2009
• Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Award Conference (HENAAC), 2008
• Distinguished Engineer CIAPR, conferred by Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Surveyors (CIAPR), 2008
• Distinguished Professor Award by UPRM, conferred by University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, 2008
• University Graduate Fellowship, 1997
• GTE Corporation Fellowship Award, 1996
• University Graduate Fellowship, 1995
• NSF Deans Distinguished Fellowship for Minorities and Women, conferred by National Science Foundation (NSF), 1994 - 1998
• NASA Graduate Student Researcher Fellowship, conferred by NASA, 1989 - 1990
• NACME Fellowship, conferred by NACME, 1984 - 1989
• Georg Simon Ohm Award by UPRM, conferred by University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, 1988 - 1989
• National Collegiate Engineering Award
• USAA Scholastic All-American Award
• Honor Diploma by UPRM, conferred by University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

Contact

full name

• Nayda G. Santiago Santiago