{"id":808,"date":"2025-03-29T16:33:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T20:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/elecomp-capstone-draft\/?page_id=808"},"modified":"2025-04-01T18:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T22:07:18","slug":"student-readings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/elecomp-capstone\/student-readings\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Readings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#248fd4;font-size:2rem\">Semester Thoughts and Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t respond to negativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t speak poorly about others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show up on time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give without expectations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliberately optimistic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t nitpick or brag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show gratitude.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have good manners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make no excuses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Random acts of kindness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#cccccc;color:#cccccc\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#248fd4;font-size:2rem\">Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">It is not your title that makes you a leader. It is your influence, inspiration and initiative. Agree?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oleg Vishnepolsky, Global CTO of DailyMail Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">Integrity is Everything<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Melissa Wright, Paralegal at Cochise County Public Defender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth\/dp\/1501111108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Angela Duckworth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed\u2014be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people\u2014that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls &#8220;grit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Writing-Standards-Undergraduate-Reports-Third\/dp\/0131451758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">Writing Style and Standards in Undergraduate Reports, Third Edition<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Jeffrey Donnel, Sheldon Jeter, Colin MacDougall, Jacqueline Snedeker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing Style and Standards in Undergraduate Reports, 3e, was developed to provide students with guidance for models of experimental reporting and to fully explain to students how they might produce such reports using their own data. The book presents models that represent the full diversity of experimental engineering reports. Examples range from simple industrial testing documents to complex research reports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Secrets-Successful-People-About-Management-ebook\/dp\/B016FPTIZ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management: The Productivity Habits of 7 Billionaires, 13 Olympic Athletes, 29 Straight-A Students, and 239 Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Kevin Kruse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New York Times bestselling author, Kevin Kruse, presents the remarkable findings of his study of ultra-productive people. Based on survey research and interviews with billionaires, Olympic athletes, straight-A students, and over 200 entrepreneurs\u2014including Mark Cuban, Kevin Harrington, James Altucher, John Lee Dumas, Grant Cardone, and Lewis Howes\u2014Kruse answers the question: what are the secrets to extreme productivity?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftofscientificpresentations.com\/design-of-slides.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">Rethinking the Design of Presentation Slides<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Michael Alley, Virginia Tech<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this presentation, Michael Alley goes through the many nuances surrounding what defines &#8220;good presentation slides&#8221;. Alley focuses on key concepts including: typography, attractive headlines, image use and function, and overall styling guidelines. An excellent resource, anyone looking to present using Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software can benefit from this resource.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">Prezi vs. PowerPoint<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Pepperdine University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this video, Technology and Learning staff member, Landon Phillips, explains the differences between two powerful presentation applications, Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Prezi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/isaac_lidsky_what_reality_are_you_creating_for_yourself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">TED TALK: How to Overcome Fear and See Life Clearly<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Isaac Lidsky<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Reality isn&#8217;t something you perceive; it&#8217;s something you create in your mind.&#8221; Isaac Lidsky learned this profound lesson firsthand, when unexpected life circumstances yielded valuable insights. In this introspective, personal talk, he challenges us to let go of excuses, assumptions and fears, and accept the awesome responsibility of being the creators of our own reality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupinstitute.com\/blog\/2016-04-19-what-makes-employees-successful-startup-environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">The Six Characteristics of Successful Employees at Rapidly Growing Companies<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Startup Institute<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This study and analysis of the responses of over 100 entrepreneurial leaders of rapidly growing companies has revealed a remarkably consistent set of six characteristics that successful employees possess. The pattern of knowledge, attitudes, and skills uncovered in our research is supported by a number of academic studies, but this real-world validation provides insights for would-be entrepreneurs, hiring managers, and educators of the 21st century workforce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#cccccc;color:#cccccc\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#248fd4;font-size:2rem\">Video Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oQBG9dA8SGs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">Want a Great Career? Find Your Passion<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Larry Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Since pursuing your passion is a necessary \u2014 but not sufficient \u2014 condition for a great career, it becomes logically essential to find your passion as a starting point. Nevertheless, many people struggle to find their passions. What mistakes are they making?&#8221; In this video, Larry Smith delves into the necessity of passion in your work and how to go about finding your passion when unsure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">The Power of Passion<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by Taylor Wilson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applied Nuclear physicist Taylor Wilson discusses the sheer power finding one&#8217;s passion can have on your productivity and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: CNN<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CVEuPmVAb8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">A Different Perspective to &#8220;Passion&#8221; and &#8220;Opportunity&#8221;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic\">by PragerU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you follow your passion, wherever it may take you? Should you do only what you love\u2026or learn to love what you do? How can you identify which path to take? How about which paths to avoid? TV personality Mike Rowe, star of &#8220;Dirty Jobs&#8221; and &#8220;Somebody&#8217;s Gotta Do It,&#8221; shares the dirty truth in PragerU&#8217;s 2016 commencement address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: Youtube\/PragerU<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#cccccc;color:#cccccc\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#248fd4;font-size:2rem\">Meaningful Quotations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">&#8220;Seize Every Opportunity&#8221;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If someone offers you an amazing opportunity, and you are not sure that you can take it, say YES \u2013 then learn to do it later!&#8221;<\/em> \u2013Richard Branson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">&#8220;Invest in Yourself&#8221;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Opportunities are going to present themselves everyday; what we do with those opportunities are what determines our outcome in life.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">&#8220;You Can Do Anything&#8221;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>your mind &amp; heart motivates you to accomplish. Life is a matter of choices; just make the right one &amp; you will always be a winner. In most companies you can learn almost any job in four months with the proper instructor. Avail yourself of every opportunity, you will never be sorry.&#8221;<\/em><br>-Ronald Macklin (Artist\/Photographer\/Author\/Speaker)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#eeeeee\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:#248fd4\">&#8220;Leaders (Technical Directors) Who Do Not Listen&#8221;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>will eventually be surrounded by people (students) who have nothing to say.&#8221;<\/em><br>\u2014 Andy Stanley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ELECOMP Capstone Design Program<\/strong><br>Location: Room 150, Capstone Design Lab<br>Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering<br>2 East Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881-2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Semester Thoughts and Quotes Reading It is not your title that makes you a leader. 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