Chet Udell

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Education

PhD in Music Composition, Cognate Electrical Engineering, University of Florida, 2012.

Masters of Music Composition, University of Florida, 2008.

Bachelor of Music, outside field: Digital Art, Stetson University, 2005.

Current Appointments

2023-Now Associate Professor, Senior Research, Biological & Ecological Engineering, Oregon State University (promoted from Assistant Professor) 0.5 FTE

2023-Now Multidisciplinary Programs Administrator, Design for Social Impact Undergraduate Certificate, Honors College, Oregon State University 0.5 FTE

2021- Co-Founder, CEO, Stratos Instruments LLC.

Previous

2020-23 Director, Arts Technology Research and Expression (ARTEx) Initiative. Oregon State College of Liberal Arts [profile]

2016-2023 Assistant Professor, Senior Research, Biological & Ecological Engineering, Oregon State University

2012-2016       Instructor, Intermedia Music Technology, University of Oregon

2011-2016       Founder, CEO eMotion Technologies LLC, University of Florida Incubator

2008-2012 Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Florida

 Grants ($1,845,000 total), probably out of date, request Hard-copy of CV for current numbers.

·     $1,500,000 NSF EAR/IF 16-609. John Selker, PI. Chet Udell, Chad Higgins CoPIs Collaborative Research: Facility Support: Center for Transformative Environmental Monitoring Programs (CTEMPs).

·     $95,000 USDA. Alec Levin, PI. Chet Udell, CoPI. Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research (NCSFR). Taking Proof of Concept to Wide-scale Field Use: the OSU High-performance Dendrometer.

·     $5000. Oregon Wine Brotherhood Undergraduate Research Program. Alexander Levin, PI. Chet Udell Co-Pi. Oregon State Agricultural Research Foundation. Grape Vine Dendrometer Sensor and Wireless Telemetry System.

·     $15,000 Agricultural Research Foundation. Chet Udell, PI. Ryan Graebner, Co-Pi. Marcelo Moretti, Co-Pi. Weed Warden: Inexpensive Opensource Spectral Triad Sensor for Spot Application of Pesticides.

·     $6000. Oregon Dairy Farmers Association. S. Ates, PI. Chet Udell CoPI. Vacuum Canister Methane Sensor for Tracking Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Cows.

·     $9,971. OSU Learning Innovation Individual Grant. Chet Udell, Julia Bradshaw, Dana Reason, Co-PIs. Technology and the Arts – New SAC Curriculum Sequence.

·     $99,924. OSU Learning Innovation Scaled Grant. Chet Udell, PI. Kevin McGrath, Kirsten Winters Co-PIs. Loom | Learning Development Platform and Integrative Curriculum for Internet of Things and Internet of Agriculture.

·     $6000. Precision Dryland Agriculture Research Funds. Ryan Graebner, PI. WeedSeeker Prototype for Spot Application of Herbicide on Fallow Dryland Fields.

·     $20,000.  Oregon Department of Agriculture, OAN Nursery Research Grant. Lloyd Nackley, PI. Chet Udell CoPI. eGreenhouse Low-Cost Retrofit for Automating Greenhouse Environments.

·     $10,000. Oregon Wine Research Institute. Alexander Levin, PI. Funding for Dendrometer Prototype Development and Student Work Scholarship.

·     $10,000. Oregon Wine Research Institute. Vaughn Walton, PI. Funding for Sonic Bug Trap “Pied Piper” Prototype Development and Student Work Scholarship.

·     $9,000. eDNA research. Taal Levy, PI. Funding to produce automatic eDNA water sampler prototype.

·     $42,723. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. Stephen Good, PI. Chet Udell, Nik Wiman, Co-PIs. Development of Economical WiFi-Connected Open-source Sap Flux Probes.

·     $6000. HJ Andrews and Discovery Tree Award. Chris Still, PI. Grant to install 6 OPEnS Lab Evaporometer weather stations in HJ Andrews Research Forest.

·     $9000. URSA Engage Program. Tom DeBell, Lars Larson, Miranda Nelson, Marissa Kwon, Brett Stoddard, Jonah Siekmann, Bao Nguyen, Alex Grejuc, James Yang

·     $4000. College of Agriculture Beginning/Continuing Researcher Support Program. Tom DeBell, Miranda Nelson, Lars Larson

·     $2000. Honors College DeLoach Work Scholarship. Brett Stoddard, Matt Guo

·     $80,000 University Of Oregon Office of VP for Research. CASCADE Initiative, 5th-12th grade and teacher training STEM+Arts Summer Pilot Program

 Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Undergraduate advisee authors names in Bold

2023

(Under Review) Udell, C., Otto, A., Hatton, R., 2023. Good Vibrations – On Developing and Performing with a 4-foot SpiderHarp Instrument. Computer Music Journal

Woo, W., Richards, W., Selker, J. and Udell, C., 2023. WeatherChimes: An open IoT weather station and data sonification system. HardwareX, p.e00402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2023.e00402

2022

Duncan, L., Miller, B., Shaw, C., Graebner, R., Moretti, M.L., Walter, C., Selker, J. and Udell, C., 2022. Weed Warden: A Low-Cost Weed Detection Device Implemented with Spectral Triad Sensor for Agricultural Applications. HardwareX, e00303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2022.e00303

2021

·     Chu, M., Patton, A., Roering, J., Siebert, C., Selker, J., Walter, C. and Udell, C., 2021. SitkaNet: A low-cost, distributed sensor network for landslide monitoring and study. HardwareX, 9, e00191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2021.e00191

Clonch, C., Huynh, M., Goto, B., Levin, A., Selker, J., and Udell, C. 2021. High Precision Zero-friction Magnetic Dendrometer. HardwareX, e00248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2021.e00248

Levintal, E., Kang, K.L., Larson, L., Winkelman, E., Nackley, L., Weisbrod, N., Selker, J.S. and Udell, C.J., 2021. eGreenhouse: Robotically positioned, low-cost, open-source CO2 analyzer and sensor device for greenhouse applications. HardwareX, 9, e00193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2021.e00193

Nguyen, B., Goto, B., Selker, J.S., Udell, C. 2021. Hypnos board: A low-cost all-in-one solution for environment sensor power management, data storage, and task scheduling. HardwareX, 10: e00213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2021.e00213

2020

·     Goertzen, L., Mehr, N., Lopez, M., Udell, C., and Selker, J.S. Low-Cost and Precise Inline Pressure Sensor Housing and DAQ for Use in Laboratory Experiments. HardwareX. e00112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2020.e00112

2019

·     Alcala, J. M. L., Haagsma, M., Udell, C. J., & Selker, J. S. (2019). HyperRail: Modular, 3D Printed, 1-100 meter, Programmable, and Low-cost Linear Motion Control System for Imaging and Sensor Suites. HardwareX, e00081. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2019.e00081

DeBell, T. C., Goertzen, L., Larson, L., Selbie, W., Selker, J. S., & Udell, C. (2019). OPEnS Hub: Real-time Data Logging, Connecting Field Sensors to Google Sheets. Frontiers in Earth Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2019.00137

·    Lopez Alcala, J. M., Udell, C. J., & Selker, J. (2019). A User-Printable Three-Rate Rain Gauge Calibration System. Frontiers in Earth Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2019.00338

2014

·     J. Gibson, S. Scavelli, C. Udell, M. Udell, 2014. Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are Sensitive to the "Human" Qualities of Vocal Commands. Animal Behavior and Cognition 01/2014; 2014(1):281-295. DOI: 10.12966/abc.08.05.2014

Design, Engineering, and Problem Solving.

ENGR 103 3 cred

From wearable health devices, to robotics, climate monitoring, and the Internet of Things, explore the remarkable impact of sensors on our daily lives. How might these technologies transform your discipline? Join us on a journey of design thinking, unraveling complex issues, and seeking data-driven solutions, while using sensor kits to assemble your very own sensor system with your team. Explore the fusion of function and form, values and beliefs, and the profound connection between design and our own understanding of self. In this immersive narrative, the designs we create ultimately shape the world, and ourselves. 125 students and 5 TAs per section.

Computational and Algorithmic Thinking

ENGR 103, 3 cred,

This course is a foundation course in computational thinking, programming, sensors, and physical interactive systems using C/C++ and Arduino-programmable CircuitPlayground Express. Students build a SmartPlant, interactive hand-held electronic game, algorithmic music synthesizer, and light show display. 100 students and 4TAs per section.

Data Hunter-Gatherers: Introduction to Environmental Sensing

 BEE 399, 3 cred, Syllabus

This course is a foundation course in computational thinking, programming,
sensors, and data logging hardware design skills relevant to ecological engineering. The course consists of two subject area blocks: 1) Hardware/Software Systems for Sensing and Control, and 2) Basic CAD and 3D design for 3D printing.
Objectives:

  1. Develop computational thinking skills.

  2. Gain understanding of principles of programming using C/C++, with applications in the area of ecological engineering.

  3. Develop capabilities for programming hardware-based sensing and control systems using microcontrollers.

  4. Develop Computer Aided Design skills for 3D printing applications for protecting sensors outdoors.

Sensor Technologies and the Arts

CROSSLISTED: ART 488 / GD 488 / MUS 488 / NMC 488 / TA 488, 2 cred, Syllabus

Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. No background in sound editing or coding required.

Enchanted Objects: Magic, Design, and Data

HC407, 2 cred, Syllabus

Arthur C Clarke famously wrote, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is
indistinguishable from magic.” How have our ideas of enchanted objects inspired new technology over time? How has advancing technology transformed our notions of magic? What are we doing today that would be considered magical a few decades ago? What do we consider magical now that may be possible in mere decades? You will explore these ideas through experiential hands-on projects using plug and play wireless sensors to build your very own enchanted objects that interact with the seemingly magical digital world around us.

Electric Nature

HC407, 2 cred, Syllabus

Students will use, combine, and learn scientific, engineering, and creative practices to create interactive natural environments capable of telling unique stories using sound, video, and light. You will be introduced to a variety of concepts including: Environmental sensors, Wireless data access, IoT (Internet of Things), Audio recording, Video recording, Interactive media using MaxMSP, Data Visualization and Sonification, Digital Storytelling.

Other Teaching Experience 

Instructor of Intermedia Music Technology (2012 – 2016) School of Music & Dance, University of Oregon, Eugene OR

·       Director, Electronic Device Orchestra / Mobile Performance / Laptop Ensemble, MUS693

·       Elements of Electronic Music: Large major/non-major Survey of Popular and Experimental Electronic Music (300+ student capacity), MU2127

·       Music Appreciation: Large Non-major (200+ student capacity), MUS125

·       SensorMusik, Engineering, Sensor Interface Design, Microprocessors for Musicians, MUS 450/550

·       Network Technologies for Musical Performance and Composition MUS 471/571

·       History of Electroacousitc Music, Writing-intensive, MUS 470/570

Course Instructor, 2009-2012, University of Florida School of Music

Music Department, University of Florida, Gainesville FL

Introduction to Music Technology, 2009 – 2012

Electrical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL

Intelligent Musical Instruments Lab (course founder and supervisor), 2010

Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2009

Music Department, University of Florida, Gainesville  FL

     Music Theory I, Aural Skills, 2009

     Music Technology, 2009   

 Patents

Clonch, C,. Huynh, M., Goto, B., Selker, J., Udell, C., Patent Application Filed with OSU Tech Transfer. No. 29/817,677. “MAGNETIC DENDROMETER.” November 2021

Udell, Chester. 2016. US9542920 B2. Modular Wireless Sensor Network for Musical Instruments and User Interfaces for Use Therewith. U.S. Patent Serial No. 61/494,087, filed June 7, 2011.

International Application No. PCT/USUS2012/040723; Approved Jan 31, 2013

Domestic (United States) Utility Patent Filing; November 14, 2013

 Conference Talks and Posters

2023

Udell, C., Burgos, A., Truong, B., Richards, W., Selker, J., Schmidt, J., and Patton, A., 2023, December. Co-designing Open-Source Environmental Sensor Systems and Educational Experiences. SY42B-06. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

Ensinger, A., Vaughn, Vincent., and Udell, C., 2023, December. Pied Piper: An Open-Source Vibrational Camera Trap for Monitoring Activity Patterns and Population Distributions of Pest Insects. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

Burgos, A., Woo, W., Richards, W., Selker, J., and Udell, C., 2023, December. WeatherChimes: Weather monitoring and Sonification System. H41S-2017. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

Porter, J., Moyce, C., Selvakumar, S., Williams, P., Le, N., Rasmussen, L., Amador, C., Noble, R., Sears, A., Levin, A., Selker, J., and Udell, C., 2023, December. High Precision Zero-friction Magnetic Dendrometer. H41S-2020. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

Udell, C., Walter, C., and Selker, J., 2023, December. Openly Published Environmental Sensing (OPEnS) | Advancing Open Environmental Instrumentation. H41S-2021. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

Milford, C., Hale-Brown, C., Truong, B., Selker, J., and Udell, C., 2023, December. Smart Rock: Low-Cost User-Friendly Stream Monitoring. H41S-2022. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

Truong, B., Hale-Brown, C., Olsen, A., Walter, C., Selker, J., and Udell, C., 2023, December. LilyPad: An Internet Connected Freshwater Reservoir Monitoring Device. H41S-2023. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

Prince, R., Roy, K., Belinga, M., Jesudason, N., Heisey, D., Iler, J., Kurniawan, H., Field, J., McFeeters-Krone, G., Selker, J., and Udell, C., 2023, December. The OPEnS POLYWAG Environmental DNA Sampling System. H41S-2024. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

Vidmantas, A., Richards, W., Schenbeck, A., Goshay, I., Walter, C., Selker, J., and Udell, C., 2023, December. Slide Sentinel: Centimeter-level Precision Remote Landslide Detection System. H41S-2026. In AGU Fall Meeting 2023. AGU.

2022

Udell, C., Walter, C., Selker, J. 2022. Openly Published Environmental Sensing (OPEnS) | Advancing Open Environmental Instrumentation. H52O-0662 In AGU Fall Meeting 2022. AGU.

Richards, W., Woo, W., Udell, C., Selker, J. 2022. LoomV4, A rapid prototyping library for environmental sensing, telemetry, logging, and actuation. H52O-0661 In AGU Fall Meeting 2022. AGU.

Vaughn, V., Shumway, E., Walton, V., Selker, J.S., and Udell, C., 2022, December. Pied Piper: An Open-Source Vibrational Camera Trap for Autonomously Monitoring Activity Patterns and Population Distributions of Treehopper and Leafhopper Pest Insects. H520-0663. In AGU Fall Meeting 2022. AGU.

Woo, W., Richards, W., Udell, C., Selker, J. 2022. WeatherChimes. H52O-0660 In AGU Fall Meeting 2022. AGU.

Milford,C., Udell, C., and Selker, J.S., 2022, December. Smart Rock: Low Cost, User Friendly Stream Monitoring. H520-0665. In AGU Fall Meeting 2022. AGU.

Selker, J.S., Udell, C., Walter, C., and Al-agele, H., 2022, December. Novel Sampling Devices for Sewage System Monitoring: The Beaver Dam and OPEnS Integrating Sampler. H520-0661. In AGU Fall Meeting 2022. AGU.

Singh, G., Udell, C., Walter, C., Selker, J. 2022. Evaporometer: An open source, load cell-based environmental sensing system for rainfall and evaporation. H52O-0659 In AGU Fall Meeting 2022. AGU.

Roy, K., Wandhekar, N., Arvidson, A., Li, T., Jesudason, N., Pohlschnieder, E., Levi, T., Moncada, E., Walter, C., Selker, J.S., and Udell, C., 2022, December. Updates on PolyWAG: Autonomous filtered water sampling for eDNA. H520-0664. In AGU Fall Meeting 2022. AGU.

2021

Carpenter, D., Leshchinsky, B.A., Walter, C., Selker, J.S., Abed, M. and Udell, C., 2021, December. FloDar: An Inline Flow Meter for Observing Flow Data for Research. H45T-1424. In AGU Fall Meeting 2021. AGU.

Christensen, R., Selker, J.S., Udell, C., Walter, C., Bohl, R., Miller, J., Good, S.P. and Wiman, N., 2021, December. An Affordable Open Source Tree Sap Flow Measurement System Using Flexible Printed Circuit Boards. H45T-1423. In AGU Fall Meeting 2021. AGU.

Clonch, C., Goto, B., Huynh, M., Levin, A., Selker, J.S. and Udell, C., 2021, December. High Precision Zero-friction Magnetic Dendrometer. H45T-1425. In AGU Fall Meeting 2021. AGU.

Goto, B., Nguyen, B., Selker, J.S.S., and Udell, C. 2021, December. Hypnos Board: A Low-cost All-in-One Solution for Environment Sensor Power Management, Data Storage, and Task Scheduling. H45T-1426. In AGU Fall Meeting 2021. AGU.

Hale-Brown, C., Whitlow, C., Veach, A., Escoto, M., Walter, C., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2021, December. Smart Rock-Low Cost Water Monitoring. H45T-1429. In AGU Fall Meeting 2021. AGU.

Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2021, December. Openly Published Environmental Sensing (OPEnS)| Advancing Open Environmental Instrumentation. H45T-1428. In AGU Fall Meeting 2021. AGU.

Wandhekar, N., Nguyen, B., Pechetratanapanit, K., Menne, T., Arvidson, A., Jesudason, N., Roy, K., Kryuchkov, D., Li, T., Levi, T. and Udell, C., 2021, December. PolyWAG (Water acquired Genomics) Opensource 24-filter eDNA Water Sampler-Robotic DNA Collection with High Performance Sample Isolation and Preservation. H45T-1432. In AGU Fall Meeting 2021. AGU.

Whitlow, C., Devarajan, A., Clonch, C., Segura, C., Selker, J.S. and Udell, C., 2021, December. Measuring the Electrical Conductivity of Rainfall in Real Time. H45T-1427. In AGU Fall Meeting 2021. AGU.

2020

     Chu, M., Patton, A., Udell, C., Walter, C. and Selker, J.S., 2020, December. SitkaNet: A Low-Cost, Open-Source System for Landslide Monitoring and Study. In AGU Fall Meeting 2020. AGU.

     Clonch, C., Huynh, M., Goto, B., Selker, J.S., Udell, C. and Levin, A., 2020, December. Low-cost, Low-profile Dendrometer Optimized for Grapevines. In AGU Fall Meeting 2020. AGU.

     Gasper, P., Pelster, Z., Best, B., Walter, C., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2020, December. Measuring Darcy Flux and Transient Pore Velocity: Development of a Compact Temperature, Pressure, and Electrical Conductivity Sensor. In AGU Fall Meeting 2020. AGU.

     Goto, B., Nguyen, B., Selker, J.S. and Udell, C., 2020, December. Hypnos Board: A Low-Cost All-In-One Solution for Environment Sensor Power Management, Data Storage, and Task Scheduling. In AGU Fall Meeting 2020. AGU.

    Kang, K., Kerr, A.C., Smith, M., Brady, C.G., Koontz, N., Selker, J.S. and Udell, C., 2020, December. Loom, A Simple Modular Framework for Rapid Prototyping Environmental Sensors, Actuators, and Data Collection. In AGU Fall Meeting 2020. AGU.

     Nguyen, B., Pechetratanapanit, K., Walter, C., Udell, C., Zimmermann, L.P. and Selker, J.S., 2020, December. COVID Sampler: Open-source Composite Auto-sampler Against the Pandemic. In AGU Fall Meeting 2020. AGU.

     Shumway, E., Nieri, R., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2020, December. Autonomous Vibrational Analysis and Insect Behavioral Manipulation With Pied Piper. In AGU Fall Meeting 2020. AGU.

     Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., Openly Published Environmental Sensing (OPEnS)| Distributed Sensing, Distributed Society. In AGU Fall Meeting 2020. AGU.

2019

     Ebrahimi, K.K., Lunn, G.R., Hudson, B.M., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2019. Slide Sentinel: A Fully Automated, Low-Cost Landslide Monitoring System Using Real Time Kinematics. AGUFM, 2019, H11H-1573. 2019. AGU

     Nguyen, B., Pechetratanapanit, K., Udell, C., Walter, C., Selker, J.S. and Levi, T., 2019. PolyWAG (Water Acquired Genomics) System: A Field Programmable and Customizable Auto-sampler for eDNA. AGUFM, 2019, pp.H53S-2076. 2019. AGU

     Stroh, A.R., Winkelman, E., Larson, L., Levintal, E., Nackley, L., Davidson, J., Selker, J.S. and Udell, C., 2019. 3D HyperSense: 1-100 meter, Low-Cost Programmable Gantry and Sensor Suites. AGUFM, H53S-2091. 2019. AGU

     Udell, C. Reconceiving Instrumentation: Rapid Prototyping, 3D Printing, and the Openly Published Environmental Sensing Lab. Oral Presentation. Proceedings of ASABE 2017. July 16-19.

2018

     Alcala, J.M.L., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2018. HyperRail: Modular, 3D Printed, 1-100 meter, Programmable, and Low-cost Linear Motion System for Imaging and Sensor Suites. AGU Fall Meeting 2018.

     DeBell, T., Goertzen, L., Udell, C. and Selker, J., 2018. OPEnS Hub-A Real-Time Decentralized Internet Portal, Connecting Field Sensors to Google Sheets. Proc. AGU Fall Meeting. 2018.

     Larson, L., Levintal, E., Lopez Alcala, J.M., Selker, J.S., Nackley, L. and Udell, C., 2018. A Mobile Sensor Package for Real-time Greenhouse Monitoring Using Open-source Hardware. Proc. AGU Fall Meeting, H13P-1988.

     Lunn, G.R., Kwon, M., Walter, C., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2018. Slide Sentinel: Designing Remote Sensor Systems to Estimate Landslide Potential in Oregon Landscapes. AGUFM, NH21B-0821.

     Nelson, M.F., Lopez Alcala, J.M., Woo, M., DeBell, T.C., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2018. Evaporometer Upgrades| Enclosure and Sensor Redesign for Improved Weatherproofing and Accuracy in Real-Time Environmental Data Gathering. AGUFM, 2018, H13P-1982.

     Stoddard, B., Fookes, J., Lee, D., Richardson, W., Walter, C., Udell, C., Good, S. and Selker, J.S., 2018. A PCB Based Sap Flux Sensor for Increased Manufacturability and Lower Cost. Proc. AGU Fall Meeting.

     Udell, C., DeBell, T.C., Goertzen, L.D., Lee, D. and Selker, J.S., 2018. Loom: Plug and Play Wireless Sensor Actuator Platform for Rapid Prototyping New Instrumentation. Proc. AGU Fall Meeting, IN13B-05.

2017

     Alcala, J.M.L., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2017. A High Precision $3.50 Open Source 3D Printed Rain Gauge Calibrator. 2017. AGU Fall Meeting. H41J-0824

    DeBell, T. C.; Udell, C.; Kwon, M.; Selker, J. S.; Lopez Alcala, J. M. "Design and Deployment of a General Purpose, Open Source LoRa to Wi-Fi Hub and Data Logger." Proc. AGU Fall Meeting. 2017: H41J-1576.

     Krejci, A., Lopez Alcala, J.M., Nelke, M., Wagner, J., Udell, C., Higgins, C.W. and Selker, J.S., 2017. Development of an Open Source, Air-Deployable Weather Station. AGUFM, 2017, H41J-1583.

     Kwon, M., Lopez Alcala, J.M., DeBell, T.C., Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2017. Evaporometer| A Wireless Mesh of Open-Source Rainfall/Evaporation Gauge and Sensor Suite for In Situ Near-Real-Time Environmental Data. AGUFM, 2017, H41J-1604.

     Nelke, M., Selker, J.S. and Udell, C., 2017. The OPEnSampler: A Low-Cost, Low-Weight, Customizable and Modular Open Source 24-Unit Automatic Water Sampler. AGUFM, 2017, H41J-1596.

     Stoddard, Brett, John Selker, and Chet Udell. "Examining the Effectiveness of Commercial RFID Tags as Soil Moisture Sensors." Proc. AGU Fall Meeting. 2017.

     Udell, C. and Selker, J.S., 2017. Openly Published Environmental Sensing (OPEnS)| Advancing Open-Source Research, Instrumentation, and Dissemination. AGUFM, 2017, IN44A-04.

2016

     Selker, J.S., Good, S.P., Higgins, C.W., Sayde, C., Buskirk, B., Lopez, M., Nelke, M. and Udell, C., 2016. Recent developments from the OPEnS Lab. AGUFM, 2016, H34F-08.

 Conference Workshops

·       SCIWS32 - SmartRock | Hands-On Low-Cost Open-Source Stream Sensing. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2021. In-person and Virtual hybrid hands on workshop. [international: x attendees] December 2021.

·       Open Hydrological Sensor Technologies: DIY Stream Sensor Networks. Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI). Virtual hands on workshop. [national: 30 attendees]  September 2021.

Hand-Made Stream Sensor Networks: Build your own Smart Rock Sensor at Home. Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. CUAHSI’s first completely virtual hands-on workshop. [International: 30 attendees]  August-September 2020.

·       Do-It-Yourself Open Source Environmental Sensing. Session SCIWS6. American Geophysical Union Conference 2019. [64 attendees] December 2019.

·       Do-It-Together, International Community Around Openly Published Environmental Sensing. Session TH-33B. American Geophysical Union Conference 2019. [15 attendees] December 2019.

·       DIY Environmental Sensing Technology. CUAHSI Hydro-informatics Stroud Water Research Center Avondale, PA. [~40 attendees] Role: Invited Co Presenter. September 2019.

·       TWIGA: Transforming Weather Water data into value-added Information services for sustainable Growth in Africa. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. Role: Hackathon Coordinator and lead instructor. [~50 attendees]. November 2018.

·       Workshop: Loom, Plug-And-Play Environmental Sensing. LTER All Scientists Meeting. Asilomar, CA. [~30 attendees]. Role: Sole Presenter.  October 2018

·       Workshop: Reconceiving Instrumentation: Rapid Prototyping, 3D Printing, and the Openly Published Environmental Sensing Lab. [~50 attendees]. Role: Sole Presenter.  July 2017

·       Workshop. Wireless sensor mesh technology for musical instruments and composition. Research presentation, NYCEMF 2014. New York City, New York. June 2014.

·       Workshop. Wireless sensor mesh technology for musical instruments and composition. Research presentation, SEAMUS 2014. Wesleyan University, CT. March 2014.

 Honors Theses

Miller, Jackson T. 2021. Error Propagation in Sap Flow Measurements Using the Heat Ratio Method. Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Oregon State University. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/honors_college_theses/5712md90s·      

Guo, M.D., 2020. The Implementation of Passive RFID Tags to Sample Volumetric Water Content for an Autonomous Irrigation System. Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Oregon State University. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/honors_college_theses/ht24wr60d

Stoddard, Brett S. 2019. Hacking Rfid Tags to Produce Economical Soil Moisture Sensors. Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Oregon State University. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/honors_college_theses/4m90f2174

Inberg, T.J., 2018. Project Management and Design of a Modularized Internet of Things (IoT) Prototyping System. Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Oregon State University. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/honors_college_theses/xs55mj293

 Synergistic Activities

·     Multidisciplinary Programs Administrator, Design for Social Impact (DSI), Lead the formalization of a transcript-visible undergraduate certificate program focused on hands-on, project-based multidisciplinary design impacting society. Coordinate stakeholders including students, research faculty, instructors, college unit heads, deans, and clients, with a specific focus on Arts-Sciences and Arts-Technology collaborations. Serve diverse communities, including the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Native coastal communities, and K-12. Drive reform in curriculum and coordinate capstone programs across colleges. Organize focus groups and professional development seminars, conduct research and surveys for program evaluation, and scale up initiatives based on insights. Collaborate with external corporate sponsors, not-for-profits, and science centers on student projects. Key member of the DSI leadership team. Appointed to a 0.5 FTE Administrative position in 2023 after initiating the role in 2020.

Director, Openly Published Environmental Sensing Lab. Oregon State University (2016-current). Built a research-oriented instrumentation maker space and rapid prototyping lab with 3D printers, CO2 laser cutter, and electronics stations. Manage and mentor PI and student projects. Develop novel environmental sensors. Over 18 ongoing environmental sensor instrumentation projects. PI-CoPI on $2.3M sponsored research funding, most allocated toward supporting undergraduate student research. open-sensing.org

Over 250 students across the Colleges of Engineering, Liberal Arts, Honors, and Agricultural Science directly mentored in multidisciplinary project-based research. Over 140 full-time funded student staff.

Course designer, Instructor: Created three Oregon State courses for the Design for Social Impact curriculum: Sensor Technologies and the Arts (cross listed in CLA), HC407 Electric Nature, HC407 Enchanted Objects. Designed two courses for the Introduction to Engineering sequence focusing on multidisciplinary design, sensors, and arts-technology intersections ENGR 102 and 103. Designed 6 new cross-listed undergraduate-graduate courses in Intermedia Music Technology at University of Oregon and fulfilled key roles formalizing new Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in Data-Driven Musical Instrument Performance.

International, National Award-Winning Electronic Instrument Designer, Performer, Composer. Recognized with ASCAP-SEAMUS 1st prize, Best-Performance at the Georgia Tech New Instrument Competition, and world-finalist in international composition and performance competitions including Prix Destellos and Sound in Space (Harvard and Goethe Institut).

Synthesize engineering, art, community co-design, science, and musicianship to build instruments that enable discovery, expression, and exploration at intersections of science, engineering, performance, and aesthetics that connect our environment with ourselves.

Sound information retrieval instrumentation Pied Piper (disease-spreading insect sonic detector and trap) and SpiderHarp (web vibration localization instrument) and data sonification environmental sensor systems WeatherChimes featured on PBS, Oregon Public Broadcasting, NSF Scientist Selfie Series, Atlanta Magazine, Alaska Public Radio, and other media outlets.

Collaborate with non-profit organization Cymaspace to produce multi-sensory devices that translate music and sound into LED light patterns (AudioLux) and haptic vibrations (VibroSonics) for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

Co-design with Alaskan Native coastal communities through workshops and data sonification activities to integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge and evolving subsistence practices due to climate change and human influences to produce environmental sensing and hazard monitoring systems (WeatherChimes).

Director, Arts Research Technology Expression (ARTEx) Initiative. Oregon State College of Liberal Arts. Organize a collaborative of faculty across CLA, COE, CAS, and COB. Coordinate across disciplinary silos to integrate crosscutting curriculum, student-led research, and interdisciplinary capstone projects that seamlessly merge Arts and STEM science fields into new research paths of inquiry.

Associate Editor, HardwareX Open-Hardware journal for new and emerging scientific instruments.

Manager, CEO Stratos Instruments LLC. Design and produce STEMstruments, electronic musical instruments that teach STEM.

Manager, CEO, eMotion Technologies LLC. Development of novel modular wireless control interface systems (hardware and software) for conventional acoustic music instruments and rapid prototyping of data-driven instruments. One U.S. Patent. $19,100 grant received to commercialize technology from UF Research Foundation. Raised $11,000 on KickStarter 2014.

Director: CASCADE Initiative, University of Oregon, Office of the VP for Research STEM Initiative. Produced software, developed and tested new curriculum in STEM using wireless sensing technology for students (5th – 12th grade) and teachers. Lead 2-week workshop and pilot program August 2015.

Service and Jurying Activity

·    1. University Service

Service to the Department

Search Committee Chair. Scientific Instrument Specialist I. OPEnS Lab, Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering. 2023

Engineering + Standing Committee member BEE department representative. College of Engineering.

Task Force Member, Greenhouse Visioning Committee, Technology. 2018

Service to the College

Committee Member, Honors College Curriculum Committee. 2020 - Present

Oregon State Hatfield Marine Science Center, Search Committee Member, iLab Manager. Successful search. 2021

Committee Member, Honors College Eminent Professor Award. 2022

Member, Honors College Eminent Mentor Award. 2020 - 2022

Committee Member, Honors College Meehan Grant Award Selection Committee Member. 2021

Committee Member, Oregon State Honors College Thesis Fair Judge. 2017 - 2018

Service to the University

Executive Committee Member, Strategic Engagement. OSU Provost Impact Studio Initiative: Design for Social Impact (DSI). 2020 – 2022

Committee Member, Invited Hackathon Judge. Oregon State University Information Services Hackathon 3.0. 2018

Service to Students

Graduate Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Learning Assistant mentorship, 2023

Sr Capstone project mentor (~190 students from 2016 - 2023)

AGU 2022 MacGyver Session Outstanding Student Presentation Awards Liaison

Faculty Advisor, STEMbassadors, Corvallis, OR. 2020 – Present

COE Innovation Design and Society Initiative Core Committee Member. Multidisciplinary Capstone Pilot Coordinator 2021

Oregon State Honors College Thesis Fair Judge, 2017, 2018

Portland State University Clean Tech Challenge Advisor. Hydro-Drone Team. Finalist $2500 Award Winner. 2017

2. Service to the Profession

Associate Editor, HardwareX, Elsevier (Journal Impact Factor 3.24). (February 2022 - Present).

Conference session Chair, convener. AGU MacGyver Session. The Place for Novel, Exciting, Self-Made, Hacked, or Improved Sensors, Data Acquisition, and Data Transmission Solutions to Understand the Geosphere. 2019: co-convener; 2022: co-chair; 2023: chair.

Committee Member ASABE ITSC-254, Emerging Information System, committee. (August 2020 - Present).

Invited panelist: OSU Soundbox4. Feb 2021

Peer Reviewer. Limnology and Oceanography: Methods. (September 2021).

Sun Grant Ad Hoc Reviewer, Corvallis, OR. (September 2020)

Guest Editor. Elsevier HardwareX. Special Issue on Open-Hardware for Environmental Sensing and Instruments (8/2019).

3. Service to the Public – Professionally related

OSU Mariachi STEAM Camp Music Technology and Music Theory Instructor. (2022)

OSU Mariachi STEAM Camp, Technology Demonstrator, Guest Speaker. (2020)

Invited Speaker, Futurist Panel. Oregon State Accelerator Startup Showcase. (2018)

Older Service:

·    Invited Conference Judge: Society for Electroacoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) National Conference 2015

·    UO DMA Research Chair/Advisor, (2014/15), Nathan Asman, CASCADE Initiative, Evaluating and Disseminating New STEM+Arts Practices for Secondary-Level Teachers and Students. Ongoing

·    UO SOMD Theory Search Committee Member, (2014/15)

·    Invited Master's Committee member, (2014/15).Mark Gill, University of Miami. Auditory Fitts Testing of Music Control Surfaces.

·    UO Master's Committee service, (2014/15). 4 Students. Brandon Skinner (chair), Olga Oseth, Churan Feng, Nick Hoffman

·    Undergrad Committee service, (2014/15). Daniel Wesselink. Evolution of the Function in Video Game Music: Chronotrigger, Ledgend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, Skyrim.

·    Invited Conference Judge, Society for Electroacoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) National Conference 2014

·    Invited Judge: Society of Composers Inc. Journal of Scores (July 2014)

·    GTF Supervisor: MUS227 Elements of Electronic Music, Olga Oseth (W, S 2013-15)

·    Invited Competition Judge, Stetson University Digital Media Festival (S’2013)

·    Invited Conference Judge: Society for Electroacoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) National Conference 2014 (S’2013)

·    Masters Thesis Committee Member: Gabriel Montufar (S’2013), acousmatic fixed media composition, realtime remix using alternative controllers. Current.

·    Thesis Committee Member: Michael Vucinovich. UO Clark Honors College (S’2013)

·    Faculty Research Advisor: Athan Spathas. Third Annual Undergraduate Symposium; University of Oregon Undergraduate Advising Association (S’2013).

·    GTF Supervisor, MUS125 Understanding Music, Tim Pierson (W’13), Jacob Mariani (S’13)

·    Music Adjudicator. SEAMUS National Conference, 2012.  Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin.

·    Stage and Program Managers. FEMF, 2007/2008. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

·    Music Adjudicator. FEMF, 2006, 2007, and 2008. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

 Awards, Recognition, Media, Invited Speaking

Walt Disney's Dreamers and Doers Award, 2001

Gilfillan, Jule. 2023 SpiderHarp: Oregon scientists study spiders with a web-inspired musical instrument. Oregon Field Guide. Oregon Public Broadcasting, PBS. https://www.opb.org/article/2023/10/30/animal-science-spider-music-oregon-research-harp-music/

223,000 views: Spider-web research yields … a new musical instrument? | Oregon Field Guide, YouTube Video. https://youtu.be/bUQ6CuPMnGQ?si=06IpGzj_Iy-p2ugi

Burns, Jes. 2023. A new ‘Pied Piper’ robot protects Oregon’s vineyards from pests with some good vibes. All Science No Fiction, Oregon Public Broadcasting, PBS. https://www.opb.org/article/2023/11/01/oregon-wineries-pest-protection-new-pied-piper-robot-vibrations/

Invited paid talk: Open-Source Collaborative Co-design Transforming Agriculture and Education: Case Studies and Cool Gizmos. Willamette Valley Supper Club. Elks Lodge. October 2023

OPEnS Lab students and projects featured by National Science Foundation: Scientist Selfie: Meet the Researchers at the Openly Published Environmental Sensing Lab. August 9, 2023. https://fb.watch/oENax0s1pz/

Music Composition and Environmental Sensing (with Chet Udell). HardwareX Podcast. Invited interview. 2022. https://hardware-x.buzzsprout.com/1869873/

Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Faculty Member Award, Oregon State University Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering Nominee, 2022

World Finalist, Performance. Georgia Tech Margaret Guthman New Musical Instrument Competition, AirGlow. Atlanta GA, 2022

Invited class lecturer, MUSI 4450, MUSI 2013. Composition, Instrumentation, and Environmental Sensing, Georgia Tech, Atlanta GA 2022.

Music Alumnus, Dr. Chet Udell (‘05), Chosen As A World Semi-finalist In The 2022 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. Stetson University School of Music home page feature. 2022. https://stetsonmusic.org/2021/11/19/music-alumnus-dr-chet-udell-05-chosen-as-a-world-semi-finalist-in-the-2022-guthman-musical-instrument-competition%EF%BF%BC/

Invited Presenter: Instrumentation, Environments, and Musicianship. Oregon State University Arts and Science Seminar Series, Corvallis OR, April 2021

Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Faculty Member Award, Oregon State University Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering Nominee, 2021

Invited Lecture: Arts Technology Research and Expression, a Composer’s Work in Engineering Design. McGill University, Montreal Canada, Feb 2021

Oregon State student-driven lab creates environmental sensing tools for landslides, vineyards. Article on OSU Today for OPEnS Lan 5th anniversary. 2021 https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/oregon-state-student-driven-lab-creates-environmental-sensing-tools-landslides-vineyards

OSU Hosts ‘This IS Kalapuyan Land’ with 3 Talks. Corvallis Advocate news article. 2021. https://www.corvallisadvocate.com/2021/osu-hosts-this-is-kalapuyan-land-with-3-talks/

Invited Presenter: Georgia Tech Margaret Guthman New Musical Instrument Competition, Optron 2.0 with Portland non-profit incubator CymaSpace. Georgia Tech, Atlanta GA. 2020

Dennis, Alan. “HyperRail Detection: Unlocking the secrets of the invisible world to identify crop infections quickly.” Oregon’s Agricultural Progress. November 2019

G. Kleiner. “The SpiderHarp, How Research on Spider Webs Led to a New Musical Instrument.” Terra Research. October 2019

World-finalist: Georgia Tech Margaret Guthman New Musical Instrument Competition, SpiderHarp. Georgia Tech, Atlanta GA. March 2019

S. Werblow. “Technology Tigers, Ag University Adapts to Train the Tech Generation.” John Deere, The Furrow. February 2019

TekTronics Commercialization Award. Loom Modular Sensor Software. College of Engineering Computer Science Capstone Project Team. Project Mentor, Stakeholder. June 2018

Optron instrument featured on “At the Guthman Competition, innovative instruments just might predict the future of music.” Atlanta Magazine. Feb 22, 2018. https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/guthman-competition-innovative-instruments-just-might-predict-future-music/

Featured Lecturer Performer, Oregon State SPARK. Intersections of Music and Engineering. May 2018.

G. Wells. “OSU prof wows crowd at Georgia Tech new-instrument competition.” OSU Ag and Extension News. April 2017

Lancaster, Cory. “Designing Musical Instruments of the Future.” Stetson University Today. March 2017

Peoples Choice Award Best Performance: Georgia Tech Margaret Guthman New Musical Instrument Competition, Optron. 2016

World-finalist: Georgia Tech Margaret Guthman New Musical Instrument Competition, eMotion Technologies. 2014

University of Florida Alumni Magazine, 20 under 30 Gators to Watch, 2014

University of Florida Research Foundation, Technology Innovator Award, 2013

University of Florida Research Foundation, Commercialization Award - $19,100, 2013

Invited In-Person Lecture, Composing with Sound, Bowling Green State University, 2012

UF School of Music Award: College of Fine Arts Student Juried Exhibition Second Prize, 2012

Sound In Space Competition Finalist, 2011 Hosted by Goethe-Institute Boston, Cultural Services of the French Consulate Boston, Northeastern University, Harvard University

Prix Destellos, International Composition Competition Nominee, 2011

ASCAP/SEAMUS Student Commission Competition First Prize, 2010, $1,250

Invited In-Person Lecture, Acoustic Ecology and Soundscape Composition, Purdue University, 2008

Graduated Cum Laude from Stetson University, 2005

Maris Prize Undergraduate Research Award, 2005

Outstanding Senior: Department of Digital Arts, 2005

SURE research grant (Stetson Undergraduate Research Experience), 2004, $1,200

Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, 2003

Florida Medallion Scholar and Music Scholarship, Stetson University, 2001-2005

Fantasia and Select Arrangements for SpiderHarp. Emerson Vineyards, covered by Oregon Public Broadcasting. Monmouth Oregon. 8/22

Optron, 4-H, Intel, OSU Mariachi STEAM Summer Camp Evening Concert. Corvallis OR. 7/22

AirGlow+Optron, Guthman After Party. Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery. Atlanta, GA. 3/2022

AirGlow, GA Tech New Musical Instrument Competition. Atlanta, GA. 3/2022, World Finalist

Cymaspace Celebration Concert, Optron. YouTube Live-stream. Portland Oregon, 1/22

Optron, Singu-hilarity Robot Comedy Show Half-Time Concert. Facebook and YouTube Live-stream. Majectic Theater, Corvallis, OR. 3/21

SpiderHarp, GA Tech New Musical Instrument Competition. Atlanta, GA. 3/2019, World Finalist 

DaVinci Days Art+Sci Performance-Lecture: SpiderHarp, DaVinci Days. Corvallis, OR. 7/2019

Optron Concert, Oregon State University SPARK, Calebration of Arts + Technology. Corvallis, OR. 4/2017

Optron, GA Tech New Musical Instrument Competition. People’s Choice Award: Best Performance, Atlanta, GA. 3/2017. World Finalist

Gjallarhorn. Leap Day Recital: Pat Hughes, University of Texas @ Austin. 2/29 2016

Gjallarhorn. Horn Day: Lin Foulk, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. 2/13 2016

Avian Chimæras. Future Music Oregon Concert Series. University of Oregon. 11/21/2015

Gjallarhorn. Birds on a Wire: Lin Foulk, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. 11/18 2015

Avian Chimæras. Unbalanced Connection 56. University of Florida, Gainesville. 10/16 2015

Avian Chimæras. EMUFest International Conference 2015. Rome, Italy. Conservatorio Di Musica Santa Cecilia, 10/5 - 10/10 2015

Nearby Far. Northwest Screendance Expo 2015, Bijou Art Cinemas. Eugene OR. 10/6 2015

Gjallarhorn. 47th Annual International Horn Symposium, Los Angeles CA. 8/3 2015.

Jorneta Stream. NYC Electroacoustic Music Festival, International Conference 2015. New York, 6/27 2015

Untitled, for Mobile Performance Group, Future Music Oregon Concert Series. University of Oregon. 5/2 2015

Atavistic Vestiges [after the Rain]. SubUrban Projections. Eugene OR Hult Center for Performing Arts, 4/2 2015

Jorneta Stream. SEAMUS National Conference 2015. Virginia Tech , 3/28 2015

eMotion Tech Talk SEAMUS National Conference 2015. Virginia Tech , 3/27 2015

Nearby Far. Third Coast Dance Film Festival 2015. Nevada Museum of Art, 2/12 2015

Enchanted Objects, Swarm Sensing and Musical Robotics. Invited lecture at Oregon State University’s “Building Digital Instruments” course. 1/26/2015.

Nearby Far. Appalachian State University, North Carolina. Boone NC, 11/7-8 2014

Nearby Far Third Coast Dance Film Festival 2014. Houston TX, 10/1 2014 (Juried International)

Steel Golem. EM|One. Ball State University, Muncie IN, 9/16 2014 (Invitational)

Life after Arduino? Wireless sensor mesh technology for musical instruments and composition. Research presentation, Workshop. NYCEMF 2014. New York City, multiple venues, 6/2-4 2014 (Juried International)

Life after Arduino? Wireless sensor mesh technology for musical instruments and composition. Research presentation, Workshop. SEAMUS 2014. Wesleyan University, CT, 3/27-29 2014 (Juried National)

Fantasia for eMotion-enabled Trombone. Top-8 world finalist. Margaret Guthman New Music Instrument Competition 2014 (International), Georgia Tech 2/20-21 2014

Steel Golem, SEAMUS National Conference 2013. St. Paul, MN 4/18/2013

Steel Golem, New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, 4/6/2013

What do Dogs (Canis familiaris) Understand About Human Vocal Commands? International Conference on Comparative Cognition (co-author). 3/6/2013

Capoeirista, UMBC Livewire3 Music Festival, Performance by Due East, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD. 10/26/2012

Steps Toward an Ecology of Sound, Panel Lecture given at Society for Literature, Science, and the Arts Conference 9/30/2012

Camera Obscura Study performed at: Issue Project Room, NY City, NY; Galeria P. M. Bohuna, Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia; University of Miami, University of Maine. 3/2/2012 – 9/22/2012

Steel Golem elected for University of Florida's Cirque Des Arts Juried Exhibition. Second Prize, School of Music Award.

Capoeirista, SEAMUS National Conference, Performance by Due East, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI. 2/11/2012

 Dissertation 2012

Title: Towards Intelligent Musical Instruments: New Wireless Modular Gesture Control Interfaces

Advisors: James Paul Sain, Paul Richards, Arthur Jennings, Karel Gugel, Antonio A. Arroyo

Abstract: This dissertation is dedicated to combining some of the latest ultra-low power microprocessor and radio frequency (RF) wireless technology to build a new wireless sensor network (WSN) for musical instruments called eMotion. The hardware is designed to address three current issues in the field of augmented musical instruments: single-serving innovation, accessibility, and transparency.  This interface implements a unique design approach when compared to other similar music interfaces currently available.  To this end, the eMotion hardware will be modular, reversible, non-invasive, and reconfigurable – permitting a musician to interact with computers in live performance using the physical gestures of their instrument.

 Academic Texts

2015 Edition update: (re)Mix(ed) | Elements of Electronic Music. ~ 1st ed. eBook ~ ISBN: 978-1-4652-7614-8. Kendall-Hunt Publishing. 2015. Added interactive electronic drag-drop quiz content.

2014 Textbook (re)Mix(ed) | Elements of Electronic Music. ~ 1st ed. eBook ~ ISBN: 978-1-4652-7614-8. Kendall-Hunt Publishing. 2014. Official text for MUS227, Elements of Electronic Music Course.

Music Publication 

2017 The Persistence of Memory. Track 11, DIG. Mark Hetzler. Summit Records. Cat#864. November 2016

2013 Stove Coil 1. SEAMUS Electroacoustic Miniatures CD Series 2013.

2013 Steel Golem, top 8 national works; included for Music from SEAMUS CD Vol. 23

2011 Modular Wireless Sensor Network for Music Instruments: Patent Pending, University of

Florida Office of Technology Licensing

2011 Brass Alchemist, for trombone and interactive electronics. Dynamic Elements, Mark

Hetzler, trombone: Summit Records Label.

2010 Brass Alchemist, for trombone and interactive electronics. SEAMUS CD Series Vol. 20.

2009 Compositions and technical material featured in, Nicolas Collins. Handmade Electronic

Music: The Art of Hardware Hacking, Second Edition. Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis Books, Inc/Informa, PLC.

2009 Wolf sound sample library utilized in “What Animals Think." Episode of Sci-Trek on The

Discovery Channel. Flight 33 Productions & Discovery Communications, LLC.

2009 Vocalizations featured in Behavioural Processes, Canine Special Issue.  With additional

mention in Wynne, C. D. L. (2009). Editorial. Behavioural Processes, 81 (3), 355-357.

2009 Uirapuru played on National Public Radio station FM 89.1.

2009 Vocalizations featured on ELEKTRAMUSIC: Web Radio Show for Experimental Music,

Strasbourg/Bourges/Paris, France.

2008-2010  Society of Composers, Inc: UF student chapter CD series:

Vocalizations for tape, Vol. 6; Dance in the Valley of Dry Bones, Vol. 7; Solar Flare, Vol. 8

 Professional Memberships

 ·       American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2016 – present

·       American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 2016 – present

·       STEM-Core, Eugene, 2013 – present.

·       International Computer Music Association. 2010 – 2016.

·       Society of Composers, Inc. 2003 – 2016.

·       UF Chapter Treasurer 2008, 2010

·       American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). 2007 – present.

·       Society for Electroacoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS). 2008 – present.

·       Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). 2008 – present

·       Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIG-CHI)

·       Sonic Computing Organization. 2006 – 2012

·       Treasurer 2009, Vice President 2008, President 2006 – 2007

·       Omicron Delta Kappa. 2004 – present

·       Stetson University Student Honor Council. 2004