Released on: August 5, 2008, 1:08 pm

Press Release Author: Darrin Hanna

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Press Release Summary: "You could have knocked me over with a feather," says Hanna.
"It's a tremendous honor to receive this award."

Press Release Body: Rochester MI - August 5, 2008 - The IEEE Computer Society
Computer Science & Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Award was established to
recognize outstanding contributions to undergraduate education through both teaching
and service and for helping to maintain interest, increase the visibility of the
Society, and make a statement about the importance with which we view undergraduate
education.

The award consists of a plaque, certificate, and $2,000 honorarium.

Darrin Hanna is Assistant Professor of Engineering in Oakland University's School of
Engineering and Computer Science. He was nominated for this award by Dr. Ishwar
Sethi, Chair, Department of Computer Science and Engineering and supported by many
colleagues, students, and former students. The award was presented to him by
Rangachar Kasturi, President of the IEEE Computer Society at this year\'s 2008
President\'s Awards Reception in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Hanna received his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Oakland University in May
2003 after receiving the university's three top awards in scholarship, mathematics
and engineering. A natural in the classroom, his roots in teaching start from being
a supplemental instructor during his under-graduate studies. Throughout his
graduate studies, Dr. Hanna taught and created many courses and interactive
laboratories as Lecturer and Visiting Instructor of Engineering. His research
interests include reconfigurable embedded systems, artificial intelligence, and
problem-based learning in computer science and engineering. His work in the
classroom emphasizes creating a curriculum, environment, and teaching approach where
students engage in different types of problem-based learning. This has proven
successful in undergraduate and graduate courses, both small and large. Dr. Hanna
believes strongly in continuously incorporating the state-of-the-art from research
and techniques used in the workplace into course materials and inspiring students to
excel in communicating effectively and working in teams. Dr. Hanna is also coauthor
of a new series of textbooks and textbook supplements called Learning By Example.

More information can be found on Darrin Hanna\'s website:
http://www.cse.secs.oakland.edu/hanna

Web Site: http://www.cse.secs.oakland.edu/hanna

Contact Details: 114 Dodge Hall of Engineering
Rochester, MI, 48309
Phone: (248) 370-2170
darrinhanna.pr@brandlabs.us