Education
- Ph.D., Computer Engineering, Penn State University
- M.S., Computer Science, George Washington University
- B.S., Computer Science, Purdue University
Affiliations
- Member of IEEE
- Member of ACM
- Hub director of Wolverine BEST robotics
Areas of Expertise
- Computer architecture
- Database design
Courses Taught
- ELEE 204 Digital Logic Design
- ELEE 401 Electrical/Computer Engineering Design
- ELEE 442 Computer II
- ELEE 451/452 Electrical/Computer Design Lab I/II
- COMP 341 Systems Analysis
Selected Publications
- Bright. "Engineering." Omnibus IV, Veritas Academy, 2011 (a Christian high school curriculum).
- Bardy, Insignares, Bright and Reuber. "International Based Engineering Management Course at Foreign Study Center with French University Partnership." Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE North Central & Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, American Society for Engineering Education, 2011.
- Sappe, Okerman, Bright and Cavicchi. "AquaMote - A Sensor Network forWetlands Determination and Water Quality Monitoring." 19th Virginia Tech Symposium on Wireless Personal Communications, 2009.
Professional Experience
- 13 years at IBM
- Four years at the University of Pittsburgh, Data Security Officer then faculty
- Four years as Chief Information Officer at Grove City College
Hobbies/Interests
- Bicycling
- Kayaking
- Basketball
- Grandchildren
You might be surprised to know
I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, love chocolate and pear ice cream (only in France!)