Dr. Ab Shafaye

Assistant Professor

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Biography

AB Shafaye, M.S., is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Penn State Harrisburg. He also serves as the Assistant Director of the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, where he is the ABET Coordinator and Internship Coordinator. His extensive involvement in education and research has focused on enhancing diversity in STEM fields, having co-investigated grants aimed at increasing student representation in these areas. With degrees from Southern Illinois University, Shafaye's expertise lies in digital systems, control systems, microcontrollers, and data communications, also exploring renewable energy solutions like wind power. He has contributed significantly to various research projects funded by notable organizations including the National Science Foundation and Hewlett Packard. His teaching reflects a commitment to active learning methodologies, and he has been recognized with several awards for his contributions over a career spanning over 25 years at Penn State.

Research Interests

Awards

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25 Year Service

2021-04-01
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Faculty Advising Award

2008-04-01
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Technical Achievement Award

2008-02-01

Courses

CAP 100S CMPEH 472 CMPEN 271 CMPEN 275 CMPET 401 CMPET 402 CMPET 403 CMPSC 436 EET 433 EET 311 EET 312 E 352 E 481

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.