Kim Newman received her BEE, MSECE, and PhD from the
Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992, 1994 and 1999
respectively. While she was enrolled as a student at Georgia Tech,
she studied abroad in Metz, France, received a U.S. Patent for her
research through the Manufacturing Research Center, was selected as a
research fellow in the Packaging Research Center, and served in the
Olympic Village.
She joined the faculty at the University of Denver in
2002 as part of the Computer Engineering group. During her first
few years, she has developed undergraduate and graduate courses with laboratory experience utilizing state-of-the-art technology to
take the classroom experience from introductory theory, to application so that students can learn to problem solve and employ
critical thinking skills at all levels as well as initiated a research
program in the field of wireless sensor networks..
She received an award in 2006 from the National Science Foundation from the BME-RAPD program for
"Undergraduate Design Projects to Aid Persons with Disabilities."
This is a three year project. She also received an award from the
Colorado Institute of Technology in 2004 for development of an
undergraduate teaching laboratory. This was co-sponsored by SUN
Microsystems.
During her spare time, she enjoys music, cycling, and
playing with her dog. She is also a Senior Member of the IEEE and
participates in the activities and conferences of the Computer Society and Components Packaging and
Manufacturing Technology Society.
