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phone: 404-727-8932
email: kmajors@emory.edu
I assist students and faculty with research and class projects. Feel free to contact me for an appointment.
Getting Started
Start with O'Reilly for how-to books, then try one of the leading computer science databases below. For assistance, finding the right search terms, email the Computer science librarian or book an appointment either on Zoom or in one of the campus libraries.
- O'Reilly eBooks Online This link opens in a new windowThe latest how-to online books & videos from rapid prototyping to Arduino. To access Emory's paid subscription, click on the link "Institution not listed" then enter your Emory email, when prompted.
- IEEE Xplore This link opens in a new windowA go-to resource for computer science and engineering. Start with limiting your search to magazines, like IEEE Access. Then, branch out to the journals, books, and conferences.
- ACM Digital Library Portal to Computing Literature This link opens in a new windowPublished by the Association of Computing Machinery, this is a must use resource. Start with the magazines, like Interactions, and then move into the more advanced research.
- LinkedIn LearningWatch courses and videos on topics including Python, prototyping and Arduino.
Examples of Books to Guide You
Making things talk : practical methods for connecting physical objects by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781680452112Publication Date: 2017Provides instructions for building a variety of projects that are able to communicate with one another. To access this ebook, at O'Reilly you will select my "institution not listed" and then type in your Emory email address.
Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers by Call Number: QA76 .O79 2004ISBN: 9781592003464Publication Date: 2004"Physical Computing" will not only change the way you use your computer, it will change the way you think about your computer-how you view its capabilities, how you interact with it, and how you put it to work for you. It's time to bridge the gap between the physical and the virtual-time to use more than just your fingers to interact with your computer. Step outside of the confines of the basic computer and into the broader world of computing.
Getting started with Arduino by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781680456912Publication Date: 2021This thorough introduction, updated for the latest Arduino release, helps you start prototyping right away. From obtaining the required components to putting the final touches on your project, all the information you need is here!
Mastering 3D Printing by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781484258422Publication Date: 2020Includes how to design models, choose materials, work with different printers, and integrate 3D printing with traditional prototyping to make techniques like sand casting more efficient.
Design Thinking for Tech by Call Number: online bookISBN: 0137933037Publication Date: 2022Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common tasks. Topics include team building (chapters 4-5) and rapid prototyping (chapter 16).
These are just a sample of books to support you. Search O'Reilly for additional e-books, videos, and audiobooks. To access Emory's paid subscription, click on the link "Institution not listed" then enter your Emory email, when prompted. To learn more about how to share readings with your team, download chapters to read offline, save your notes, and creating a personal account, see E-books at Emory.