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Grm-011 Non-Invasive Convolution-Based Coronary Artery Blood Pressure Prediction, Rene Lisasi

C-Day Computing Showcase

The primary objective of this proposal is to develop an innovative technique for determining the functional significance of coronary artery lesions in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and evaluate its utility for clinical decision-making using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA).

Grm-043 Performance Assessment Of Deepseek Versus Bard And Chatgpt In Detecting Alzheimer’S Dementia, Muhammad Awais Arshad

C-Day Computing Showcase

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health issue due to its progressive nature and increasing prevalence. Large language models (LLMs) offer promising avenues for non-invasive cognitive assessment through natural language understanding. In this study, we evaluate DeepSeek’s general-purpose model V3 and reasoning-enhanced R1 variant—for identifying Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) and Cognitively Normal (CN) individuals using transcripts derived from spontaneous speech. Two baseline prompting strategies (zero-shot, chain-of-thought ) were applied to both model types and an additional query (self-consistency prompting) was applied to assess better predictions. Accuracy was the primary performance metric. When positively identifying AD, the general-purpose DeepSeek V3 model produced …

Grm-093 Advances In Non-Invasive Glucose Sensing: A Comprehensive In Vitro Analysis, El Arbi Belfarsi, Henry Flores

C-Day Computing Showcase

This study explores non-invasive glucose sensing using infrared (IR) imaging and electrical measurements in an in-vitro setup. Glucose samples (70–200 mg/dL) were prepared by diluting concentrated solutions (700–2000 mg/dL) 1:10 in synthetic blood concentrate, with 2 mg/dL increments. A custom 3D-printed black cuvette holder ensured consistent alignment of components, including either an IR camera or a 1550 nm photodiode, light sources (850 nm LED/laser, 808 nm, 650 nm, or 1600 nm), and a 3 mm skin-mimicking silicone layer. A Region Based Convolutional Neural Network (RCNN) trained on IR images achieved the lowest RMSE of 10.98 mg/dL at 850 nm LED. …

Uc-019 Gwinnett County Public Schools - Data Masking Tool, Emmett Peters, Diego Frausto Ramirez, Abhay Tompkins Silas Talele, Jesus Trejo-Tamayo

C-Day Computing Showcase

In today’s data-driven world, organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive information, including personally identifiable information (PII), health records, and financial data. For institutions like schools, this data often includes sensitive details about students, parents, and staff, making data protection not just important, but critical. With increasing privacy regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, organizations must implement robust measures to protect this information while still enabling its use for legitimate purposes like testing, analytics, and development. Our web-based data masking tool addresses this need by allowing organizations to protect sensitive data without compromising its usability. By applying dynamic masking rules to …

Uc-125 Database Masking Tool - Project 04 - Team 1, Lleyton Callison, Josh Tettey-Enyo, Reda Salimi, Stephen Sigmon, Alec Quillen

C-Day Computing Showcase

The Database Masking Tool for Gwinnett County Public Schools secures sensitive data while preserving its analytical utility. Developed alongside an in-depth research paper, this web-based solution enables real-time masking of information in SQL Server and MySQL databases. Utilizing automated field recognition, it applies three masking techniques—Faker-based masking, hash masking, and pseudonymization through generalized masking—to protect personally identifiable information. Key features include an intuitive interface for configuring masking rules, real-time data previews, and an export function for generating masked datasets in multiple formats. Built with a React-Flask stack and containerized for consistency, the system supports compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and FERPA. …

Ur-115 Mobinav: Accessible Campus Navigation, Eric Legostaev, Damien Castro, Dom Evans

C-Day Computing Showcase

MobiNav addresses the gap in campus navigation by providing personalized route planning for individuals with diverse mobility requirements. The system uses dual-layer routing (Google Maps API and custom OSRM routing), real-time obstacle reporting, and detailed accessibility feature mapping. It creates custom routes considering wheelchair access, elevation changes, building entrances, and temporary obstacles. Initially scoped for Kennesaw State University's Marietta campus, it is designed for scalability to other locations.

Grm-081 Evaluation Of Hand-Crafted Features With Mask Images Obtained From Pannuke Dataset Using Bayesian Optimization And Machine Learning Models, Siri Yellu

C-Day Computing Showcase

Semantic image segmentation enables computing systems to understand the semantic patterns of image pixels by using deep learning models to classify the pixels into specific labels. The deep-learning models’ performance in image classification has been evaluated by comparing the predicted images using deep-learned features with human-labeled images or mask images. However, there remains a substantial need to investigate the performance of machine learning models that do not use deep learned features but use hand-crafted features. In this project, we perform a comprehensive evaluation of the performance of the eight machine learning models using 46 hand-crafted features extracted from the PanNuke …

Grp-087 Empowering Alzheimer’S Caregivers: Designing Explainable And Personalized Ai For Mental Health Support​, Syeda Umme Salma, Chandra Rekha Renduchintala, Isa Siddique

C-Day Computing Showcase

This study presents the design of an AI-powered caregiver support app aimed at personalized mental health and burden management for individuals caring for Alzheimer’s patients. The design is grounded in insights drawn from a comprehensive analysis of 28 recent studies on AI-driven mental health interventions. These findings informed the implementation of key features, including machine learning models such as Random Forest, clustering, and supervised learning to create adaptive care plans tailored to patient and caregiver profiles. The system dynamically adjusts task schedules based on engagement data and provides interpretable recommendations through SHAP. With built-in emotional check-ins, mood tracking, and caregiver-centric …

Uc-029 Graphbat: Subterranean Data Visualizer, Caroline Roberson, Abdalla Ugas, Nathan Karg, Hayden Harper

C-Day Computing Showcase

GraphBat is a desktop data visualization application designed for speleology and similar fields that bundles common graph types with a unique heatmap tool which few comparable apps provide. It was developed in Python and is intended as an open-source tool available for use and extension by the scientific community. The heatmaps offer two data interpolation methods—inverse distance weighting and linear interpolation—to visualize the spread of data across a space using a real-world map and sensor data relative to the space. GraphBat aims to expediate scientific analysis and facilitate the presentation of results across many fields of subterranean study.

Uc-061 From Frustration To Function: Enhancing Usability In Public Transportation, Marcus Harrison, Hong Nguyen, Mohamed Khatib, Austin Krusemark

C-Day Computing Showcase

Public transportation apps have recently become an essential tool for helping individuals navigate complex transit systems, however, many users still face issues with usability, accessibility, and reliability. Taking this into consideration, this project aims to evaluate the user experience of these apps and how one in particular can be improved. In doing so, our group hopes to create a more user-friendly experience that can make public transportation easier and more reliable for everyone.

Uc-100 Agentic Ai Quiz Generation: Personalized Tutoring Through Intelligent Retrieval And Adaptive Learning, Devananda Sreekanth

C-Day Computing Showcase

This research presents a personalized, agentic AI-powered system for multiple-choice question (MCQ) generation tailored to college-level tutoring in machine learning and software engineering domains. The primary objective is to enhance adaptive learning through reliable, context-aware quiz generation using long-context large language models (LLMs) and modular agent workflows. Our methodology is based on an eight-stage agentic architecture that separates tasks into two main phases: vector indexing and personalized quiz generation. In the indexing phase, academic PDFs are parsed, chunked with LangChain’s RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter, embedded via Google's text-embedding-005, and indexed using FAISS. A verification agent ensures topic alignment and integrity of the vector …

Ai Assistance In Legal Analysis: An Empirical Study, Johnathan H. Choi, Daniel Schwarcz

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Leveraging Attention Mechanism To Unlock Gene And Protein Attributes, Ala Jararweh

Computer Science ETDs

Advancing personalized medicine depends on effectively integrating and interpreting the vast, heterogeneous landscape of biological data, from genomic sequences and transcriptomics to the insights embedded in scientific literature. Current machine learning models often focus on single data modalities, limiting their capacity to capture the multifaceted nature of biological systems. We address this gap by developing three attention-based machine-learning models integrating diverse data modalities. Firstly, DeepVul is a multi-task model that leverages cancer transcriptome data to predict genes critical for cancer survival and their corresponding drugs. Subsequently, LitGene refines gene representations by integrating textual information from the scientific literature. Finally, Protein2Text …

Leveraging Benford’S Law And Machine Learning For Financial Fraud Detection, Benjamin R. Fu

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Financial fraud, particularly credit card fraud, continues to pose substantial challenges to financial institutions due to its increasing frequency and impact on consumer trust. While traditional rule-based methods have provided foundational defenses, their limitations in scalability and adaptability have accelerated the adoption of machine learning (ML) techniques. Concurrently, Benford’s Law—a statistical principle often used in forensic accounting—has demonstrated efficacy in detecting anomalies within naturally occurring numerical datasets. This study explores a hybrid fraud detection approach that integrates Benford’s Law with supervised machine learning algorithms, including Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and k-Nearest Neighbors. Using the publicly available European credit card fraud …

The National Cybersecurity Teaching Coalition: Expanding Cybersecurity Education Opportunities, Paul Wagner, Melissa Dark, Robert Honomichl, Filipo Sharevski, Sandra Leiterman

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The increasing prevalence of cybersecurity threats and the shortage of qualified professionals necessitate innovative solutions for cybersecurity education at all levels. Despite the expansion of post-secondary cybersecurity programs, employer dissatisfaction with graduates and a lack of standardized introductory curricula highlights the need for structured secondary education pathways. The National Cybersecurity Teaching Coalition (NCTC) and its National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy (NCTA) address this gap by equipping high school educators with the necessary knowledge and credentials to teach cybersecurity effectively. NCTA offers an 18-credit cybersecurity graduate certificate program to ensure teachers are competent and confident to develop and teach cybersecurity curriculum with …

Ai & Xr Explorations To Support Social Interactions: Speculative Design For Ubiquitous Workplace Space By And For Neurodivergent Employees, Dominique Michaud, Alejandro Reyes, Jonathan Proulx Guimond, Fafadzi Akpene Agbe, Valérie Payen, Diane Gabrielle Tremblay, Marie Claude Leblanc, Claude Vincent, Geoffreyjen Edwards, Caroline Brassard, Marie Helene Parizeau, Valéry Psyche, Martin Caouette, James Hutson, Piper Hutson, Julie Ruel, Julien Voisin, Jocelyne Kiss

Faculty Scholarship

This study explores the potential of interdisciplinary theories and advanced technologies, such as augmented realities and artificial intelligence, to address the socio-professional integration challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum. It investigates the design of personalized, functional spaces that integrate interconnected living environments and intelligent systems tailored to support communication needs. Using speculative design methodology, the research adopts an experiential framework to examine alternative solutions, starting with a central hypothesis and testing it through debates with researchers, experts, neurodivergent individuals, and knowledge users. The premise is rooted in the recognition that neurodivergent individuals encounter significant barriers …

Climate Data Imputation And Quality Improvement Using Satellite Data, Kadhim Hayawi, Sakib Shahriar, Hakim Hacid

All Works

Combating climate change has emerged as a global concern recently, and meteorological data remain an important measure for analyzing and predicting climate trends. However, ground weather stations and sensors can be impacted by faults due to accidents and unreliability, often resulting in, for example, missing data and lowering the overall quality of the data. This paper explores the impact of using satellite data as an input feature for machine learning algorithms. In particular, temperature, pressure, wind speed, and global horizontal radiation data are imputed using various machine learning algorithms to overcome potential data quality issues resulting from the ground stations. …

How Can We Improve Our Security Measures To Safeguard Against Cyber Threats?, Mattea Trotter-Hicks

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Many people face the issue of having their information stolen without their knowledge of what is happening. I understand that some people don’t pay attention to everything when it comes to making sure their information is being secured properly. There must be set stages for those who don’t know technology as well and will need help with knowing what to do. There are many stories of people going through issues with getting hacked or scammed out of their money or important information. We are going to dive into finding ways to fix the outcome of others knowing what to do …

Securing Biometric Data, Alyssa F. Carroll

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Biometric data has been widely adopted across various sectors, including digital identity, artificial intelligence (AI), border control, digital wallets, and national identification systems. While biometric identifiers—such as fingerprints, retina scans, and facial recognition—offer reliable and convenient authentication, they also raise significant concerns regarding privacy and security. This paper examines how biometric data is stored, the vulnerabilities it faces, and the most effective methods for safeguarding it. By highlighting the critical importance of biometric data protection, this study reviews current research on approaches, strategies, and policies that enhance security while preserving the functionality and efficiency of biometric systems.

Data-Driven Strategy For Contact Angle Prediction In Underground Hydrogen Storage Using Machine Learning, Mehdi Nassabeh, Zhenjiang You, Alireza Keshavarz, Stefan Iglauer

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

In response to the surging global demand for clean energy solutions and sustainability, hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a key player in the transition towards a low-carbon future, necessitating efficient storage and transportation methods. The utilization of natural geological formations for underground storage solutions is gaining prominence, ensuring continuous energy supply and enhancing safety measures. However, this approach presents challenges in understanding gas-rock interactions. To bridge the gap, this study proposes a data-driven strategy for contact angle prediction using machine learning techniques. The research leverages a comprehensive dataset compiled from diverse literature sources, comprising 1045 rows and over 5200 data …

An Ai-Driven Framework For Assessing Intersection Infrastructure And Accessibility, Logan Liddiard, Joel Pierson, Brent Chamberlain, Keith Christensen, Xiaojun Qi

Computer Science Student Research

Background: Intersections serve as vital nodes within transportation networks, facilitating the movement of pedestrians. However, their effectiveness often hinges on the quality of their infrastructure and accessibility. Furthermore, it is expensive and time-consuming to collect infrastructure data, yet is crucial for creating a safe and efficient urban landscape.

Objective: Develop an AI-driven model that leverages Google Street View to provide detailed information about intersections, helping city planners identify infrastructure and accessibility issues and supporting improvements to create safer, more accessible intersections for people of all abilities.

Ai-Based Accessibility Widget (Aibaw) Shortcomings For Blind Web Users, Joshua A. Rovira

LSU Master's Theses

With legal, ethical, and financial motivations to make their websites more accessible, many businesses and sites have begun to employ the use of artificial intelligence (AI) based widgets to automatically make necessary modifications to their sites' pages and subdomains. In this work, we conduct a qualitative case study to determine the efficacy of these AI tools as they pertain specifically to blind users. We analyze pages from twelve websites using accessiBe's AI accessibility widget and provide a taxonomy of their violations against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA compliance. We found each website to bear numerous violations …

Looking Good: The Math Behind Computer Vision*, Corbin Weiss

Campus Research Month

Exploring the mathematical foundations of a Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), a foundational approach to computer vision. Then expanding this understanding to create a visualization of the representation of reality in the MLP.

Dictating The Divine: Revisiting Authorship, Intention, And Authority From Sacred Texts To Generative Ai, James Hutson, W. Travis Mcmaken

Faculty Scholarship

This article interrogates the historical practice of mediated authorship in religious texts to draw critical parallels with contemporary debates surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI), specifically large language models (LLMs). By juxtaposing the mediated authorship of sacred texts, such as the Hebrew Bible and New Testament—where figures like the Apostle Paul dictated theological concepts to scribes who infused these directives with their interpretive insights—with the generative processes of LLMs, this research underscores the shared dynamics of co-constructed authorship across historical and technological contexts. Employing interdisciplinary methodologies from art history, textual studies, and reception theory, as well as theological and biblical studies, …

Learning Parent Strategies: A Trajectory-Based Approach To Analyzing Parent Child Interactions With Llms, Chelsea Joe

Computer Science Senior Theses

Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated their ability to leverage its immense world knowledge to excel in traditional reinforcement learning tasks. Building on these capabilities, we introduce a framework that uses LLMs to learn from human behavior video data and generate insights that serve as guidelines for predicting how individuals are likely to act. Our framework focuses on parent- child dialogic reading, with an emphasis on understanding each parent’s unique parenting strategies. The system identifies meaningful interaction episodes within analyzed video data. The learning component of the framework utilizes a long-term memory system, which stores and retrieves …

Ai Foundations And Applications: Summary Of A Panel Discussion At Loyola University Chicago, George K. Thiruvathukal, Dmitry Dligach, Shilpika, Michael B. Burns, Joseph Vukov, Fraser Turner, Mary Usher

Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works

This document summarizes the panel discussion titled "AI Foundations and Applications," held at Loyola University Chicago as part of the "Forum on Global Affairs: Artificial Intelligence in a Globalized World" series. The panel brought together interdisciplinary experts to discuss the foundational aspects of artificial intelligence (AI), its applications, ethical considerations, and implications for education and society.

Bringing Different Disciplines And Competitions In Your Classroom, Eric Chan-Tin, Mohammed Abuhamad

Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works

It is well-known that cybersecurity does not belong only to computer science/engineering. Other disciplines such as Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Political Science can have a great impact in cybersecurity research and education. Students taking only courses are at a disadvantage and should be encouraged to participate in cybersecurity competitions to obtain real-world skills. This lightning talk will look at incorporating two aspects in an interdisciplinary cybersecurity program/curriculum: 1) different disciplines and majors such as Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Sociology into the cybersecurity program; and 2) including cybersecurity competitions as an integral part of the cybersecurity classroom and curriculum. …

The Fear Of Replacement: How Ai Panic In Journalism Mirrors Existential Crisis In Industry, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

This study systematically examines the portrayal of artificial intelligence (AI) errors, such as hallucinations and deepfakes, in journalistic contexts, evaluating whether these narratives reflect a broader existential anxiety about AI's role in reshaping journalism. Using a systematic literature review combined with a qualitative content analysis of recent AI-focused news reports, this study identifies recurring themes in media coverage to assess the accuracy and context of reported AI errors relative to actual technological limitations and affordances. Findings suggest that while AI errors are comparatively rare, they receive amplified coverage, often fueling public mistrust in AI technologies. Nevertheless, a balanced examination reveals …

Evaluating Wrist Placement And Signal Processing Techniques For Real-World Hrv Monitoring Using Ppg, Andrew Murphy

College of Computing and Digital Media Dissertations

This thesis investigates trade-offs between signal quality and data coverage in photoplethysmographic (PPG) heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring using wrist-worn devices. The goal was to evaluate whether wrist placement and signal processing techniques can improve measurement reliability in real-world conditions. Data was collected from healthy participants wearing smartwatches on both wrists during rest and a structured math task introducing natural wrist movement. Three distinct processing methodologies were compared, including a proposed Rolling-Standardized Derivative (RSD) approach. Results showed that while HRV signals from both wrists were highly correlated at rest, motion caused a measurable drop in signal quality and inter-wrist agreement, …

36 - Investigation Of The Digital Footprint Of Scientific Research In Social Media – Preliminary Findings, Lee Logan, Dominik Soos, Sean Baker, Jian Wu

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Title: Investigation of The Digital Footprint of Scientific Research in Social Media – Preliminary Findings

Authors: Lee Logan, Sean Baker, Dominik Soos, Jian Wu

The spread of scientific information and research beyond the confines of academic institutions plays a central role in how the public understands and trusts modern sciences. Social media has become an essential means of dissemination for scholarly news, papers, and other forms of engagement. This research aims to explore how scientific research is disseminated over social media to understand its role as a bridge between peer-reviewed research and the public's overall understanding. To support the research …