Student Projects
Parallel Compute Cluster
We have integrated parallel programming instruction into our curriculum to prepare students for the multi-core future. To further this objective, students in the IT205 Computer Architecture course developed an eight node Beowulf cluster.
The cluster is used to study parallel programming and develop multi-server web configurations.
- Operating System - Ubuntu Linux
- 32 processors
- 32 GB RAM
- 3 TB storage
Peacocks PC Club
The Peacocks PC club was formed to promote the "fun" aspects of computing. In addition, the PC club sponsors various community service events.
Monthly meetings include an interesting discussion topic or presentation, a film, Pizza and soft drinks, and a door prize drawing.
- How to use Facebook
- Photoshop revealed
- Google Applications
- How to make a movie with Windows Movie Maker
- Project Apollo series
- Computer recycling and energy conservation
- Video games
Heartlanding
Business Model:
An Iowa based remote IT services and consulting not-for-profit firm to compete with off-shoring.
- Leverage Northeastern Iowa’s lower cost of living.
- Student/Graduate student labor force under guidance of faculty.
Goal:
Provide IT and MIS students and graduates internship opportunities.
- Facilitate pursuit of IT/MIS careers while enjoying the benefits of life in Iowa.
- Lower cost of living Common culture
- Beautiful natural resources
Immediate Potential Projects:
- Mainframe replatforming / legacy system migration
- E-center linkage and support
- Web Development
Cyber Camp
We firmly believe in the importance of community service. Our program encourages students to value service to others and we actively pursue opportunities to help organizations in need and the overall community.
One example is we are hosting a cyber camp for students in grades 6-9 this year. The objective is to help stimulate interest in computing, science, mathematics, and technology. Topics include:
- Computer games
- Programming robots
- Cyber-safety
- Digital photography
Internet Radio Station
Students in the IT310 Networking class completed an Internet radio project. The students assembled the server, installed media server software, and tested the configuration.
We look forward to establishing a web radio presence and developing content and programs for the university community.
Web Development
IT students developed the Science and Mathematics division web site as part of the IT320 Web Systems course.
During the course, topics such as HTML, PHP, ASP, ASPX, Java, MySQL, and MS SQL Server were covered. In addition, students learned how to install and configure the IIS and Apache web servers.
The students used Expression Web, Visual Web Developer, Dreamweaver, and Flash as development tools.
Special Recognition:
David Ellefson, Theresa Kleve, Tim Wolff, and Shawn McMurray
Open Ticket Request System
IT students contributed to the research, usability testing, and implementation of OTRS - the Open Ticket Request system.
OTRS is an open source incident management, configuration management, and problem ticket system. The system has been activated at the university to help the UIU Information Technology and Facilities department document and resolve issues.
Community Service
We firmly believe in the importance of community service. Our program encourages students to value service to others and we actively pursue opportunities to help organizations in need and the overall community.
- Helping local retirement homes with computers
- Computer recycling
- Cyber-camp for junior high students
- Advocating GREEN computing
