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Variable Arm Reach Extender (Vare), Matthew Gorton, Adam Johnson, Kaleem Bocus, Quin Fredrickson, Vaughn Havins, James Koethe, Leira Maynard, David Mierzejewski, James Moore, Joonhyung Si

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

Approximately 6.7% of the US population suffer from physical disabilities, producing the need for assistive devices. Amongst assistive equipment, reach-extenders have a 64% dissatisfaction rate..

The Matear System, Kylie Strong, Adel Siraeva, Julianna Bartus, Lilly Davies, Cameron Deen, Rayna Doty, Amiana Mata, Jack Minners, Matthew Skwiot

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

The MATEAR attachment collects regolith simulant and uses compression and heat to form brick-like building blocks for sustainable infrastructure. It mounts to the Clearpath Robotics Husky A200 rover provided by the team’s faculty advisor.

Lockheed Martin & U.S. Navy Drive Tractor, Nicolas Czincila, Andrew Pestone, Santiago Florez-Tascon, Kalvin Long, Nick Norman, Joseph Phan, Ashlynn Redding, Brandon Ribeiro, Noah Rodriguez, Diana Viherek, Mckenzie Winder

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

The purpose of this project is to design and manufacture a manually operated, pneumatic-assisted Drive Tractor system for transporting heavy loads with the Air Pallet. This project was developed to improve maneuverability, reduce operator effort, and increase system reliability within industrial environments for our customers Lockheed Martin and the U.S Navy.

Sparcc – Solar Panel Augmentation Via Regulated Cooling And Cleaning, Zachary Rodgers, Connor Fromme, Mohammed Al Jahwari, Jack Connor, Nicolas Hubley, Adrian Kingdollar, Iain Leroy, Maria Jesus Munoz, Ashton Stringer

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

Problem Statement: Solar energy is the fastest-growing source of energy in the world. Solar cells lose efficiency by 0.35-0.7% per degree Celsius and up to 98% from debris build up. The primary objective of SPARCC was to improve cell efficiency through cooling and cleaning. A brush system with water spray was implemented to clean the panels, and a passive cooling system that utilizes a solar chimney, heat sinks, and phase change material to clean and cool.

College Of Business Relocation Project, Genevieve Spitaletto, Nicky Vreeland, Matthew Loudon, Chris Fox

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

Construct a modern, six-story College of Business building at Florida Tech that provides functional, accessible, and collaborative learning spaces while meeting all code requirements and supporting long-term campus growth.

Microgravity Simulator, Aruna Dookeran, Alexander Montano, Elias Orellana, Aiden Smart

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

Microgravity significantly affects biological growth, but space-based experiments are costly and difficult to access. Ground-based systems provide an alternative; however, many require continuous manual supervision to maintain operating conditions.

C-Side: Concussion Sideline Injury Detection And Evaluation, Emily Acampora, Emma Angelo, Kyle Burden

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Concussion are a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), affecting an estimated 3.8 million Americans anually. Athletes are particularly susceptible to incurring concussions. Current diagnostic methods are timeconsuming and rely primarily on subjective measures.

Cardio Clarity -Wearable Cardiac Monitoring, Kaitlyn Dunn, Matthew Kotze, Emily Matheson, Caroline Moore

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Purpose: Develop a low-cost wearable system for an accessible cardiac monitoring platform

Automatic Determination Of Mechanical Properties From Molecular Dynamic Stress-Strain Curves Using Regression Fringe Response, Josh Kemppainen, Tristan Muzzy, Travis Wavrunek, Gregory Odegard

Michigan Tech Publications

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have become a powerful tool for studying polymers, designing new materials, and composites. Mechanical behavior in MD simulations are typically evaluated through stress-strain curves. However, MD-generated stress-strain curves are often obscured by thermal noise from atomic vibrations. This noise complicates the reliable derivation of mechanical properties and hinders objective and reproducible analysis. The noise in the stress-strain curves has been removed by using a Butterworth low-pass filter, enabling clearer interpretation of stress-strain data. Building on this, a novel analysis framework the Regression Fringe Response (RFR) is introduced to systematically determine the Young's modulus, yield strength, and …

Cardiosync: Real-Time Pid Control Of Lvad Hemodynamics, Brendan Bouchard, Morgan Brenner, Panagiotis Vasileiadis, Michaela Wittman

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Goals:

Develop a real-time, closed-loop control system for autonomous LVAD RPM adjustment. Minimize clinician reliance, reducing hospital visits and healthcare costs. Improve patient independence and quality of life. Maintain stable hemodynamic performance and reduce complications. Reduce patient mortality

Ocusensus: Real-Time Force Detection Strabismus Hook, Asa Barnhart, Niko Burger, Patricia Carrelo-Creque, Kristie Fonseca

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Strabismus affects approximately 2–5% of the general population [1]. Primary treatment is (strabismus) surgery but current methods result in approximately 36% of patients undergoing reoperation within 5 years [2]. One factor proposed to contribute towards reoperation is insufficient force applied to extraocular muscles during surgery. Excessive force triggers the oculocardiac reflex (OCR) which lowers heart rate by >20%[3]

Spacepnp, Khurram Valiyev, Sam Warner, Jabari Sterling, Samuel Kaguima

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Student Publications

Our mission is to eliminate design-to-procurement using a unified ecosystem that users can discover, validate, and preview components with confidence.

Breach Buddy: Compact Ugv, Zane Hicks, William Stanish, Kyle Gillenwater, Luis Garbanzos

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

This project addresses the challenges of obtaining real-time intelligence in hazardous environments, where personnel face significant risks and many existing systems face significant drawbacks.

Cardiac Image Reconstruction From Low-Dosage Spect Scans Via Deep Learning (Cirfldssvdl), Evan Gunderson, Timothy Shane, Alexander Thoms

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

● Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomogrophy (SPECT) scans are a type of medical scan ● A patient is injected with a radiotracer, which emits gamma rays that are detected by gamma cameras that rotate around the patient ● Using a series of images collectively referred to as a sinogram, a 3D reconstruction of the patient is created using techniques such as Maximum Likelihood Expectation Maximization (MLEM) ●MLEM takes a long time, but using a neural network can speed up the reconstruction process and allow for a lower dosage of radiotracer to be used

Aurora Display - Autonomous Dashboard For Smart Spaces, Isabella Bretthauer, Zach Collins

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Aurora Display is a low-cost, API-driven digital signage platform for public environments. Built on Raspberry Pi 4B, it retrieves and normalizes real-time data from multiple sources and displays it through a modular tile interface. Local caching and fallback states ensure continuous, autonomous operation. A working prototype demonstrates adaptable deployment, sustainable operation, and continuous real-time, context-aware, information delivery.

Skin Cancer Detection App, Nicholas Rincon-Speranza, Lawson Darrow, Nikiraj Konwar, Christian Stevens

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, and early detection greatly improves outcomes.

Many people do not have quick or easy access to a dermatologist for an initial screening.

Our goal was to build a mobile app that can analyze a lesion image and provide a fast preliminary prediction on device.

This is not meant to replace a doctor, but to serve as an accessible screening aid that encourages earlier follow-up.

Edge Vision, A. Dookeran, L. Kahveci, K. Voelstad Bogen, M. Yanke

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Assisted feeding requires real-time detection of: 

• Food locations of varying types 
• Mouth positions of where to feed. The system shall accurately detect and return the coordinates of the aforementioned while being able to execute on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano.

Ortega Observatory Weather Station, L. Collins, B. Erskine, L. Houck, E. Kornbau

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The team’s mission was to create an automated weather station with a convenient display to give information on conditions that affect the ability to observe such as rain and wind, in addition to performing necessary maintenance or repair on the Ortega Observatory and aiding in the construction of the PCB that will control the telescope movement arms.

Revu: Project Development Platform, Arisa Laloo, Chervelle Pierre

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The development of Artificial intelligence (AI) tools has created new challenges for instructors.

Revu is designed to encourage students to build a deeper understanding of their projects through consistent interaction.

Electric Vehicle, Terence Lee, Troy Stephens, Corbin Williams

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

This project focuses on the research, design, and implementation of a traction inverter for the M- 9000-MACHE "Eluminator" electric motor. The work transitions the control and power stages from previous custom prototypes to industrial-grade evaluation platforms to achieve a stable motor spin. This phase integrates a Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET power stage with a real-time TI C2000 control architecture, serving as a critical step in a multigenerational research initiative to develop a modular electric vehicle traction framework.

Competitive Programming Primer, Jon Ayuco, Pedro Marcet, Ivan Marriott

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Helps first-year CS/SWE Students that are confused on how advanced algorithms work.

Professors can give a visual aid in-class.

Encourages unsure students interested in Competitive Programming a low-risk place to practice

Remotely Controlled Car Via Lte/Wi-Fi, Nicholas Shenk, Christian Prieto, Joseph Digafe, Donoven Nicolas

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

PROBLEM 

• Professionals must enter dangerous environments just to gather information 
• Existing robotic systems are expensive and complex
• Communication links are often unreliable or high-latency
• Limited real-time feedback reduces decision-making ability

Cali: Cobot Autonomous Living Interface, Nicholas Santamaria, Heber Lopez, Berke Celal Dogan

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The CALI (Cobot Autonomous Living Interface) system is an assistive robotic platform designed to help individuals with limited mobility eat independently. CALI integrates computer vision, neural networks, and robotic motion control to detect food items on a plate and deliver them safely to a user. By combining AI perception with precise robotic control, the system demonstrates a practical application of assistive robotics.

Plant Growth Promoting Phenotypes Of Fungal Isolates From The International Space Station, Shane Doyle, Frances A. Edmonson

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

• In situ (on site) space crop production is vital for sustainability and dietary health of astronauts. 
• We hypothesize that International Space Station (ISS) derived fungal isolates will stimulate plant growth and express PGP phenotypes.
• Eleven space-viable fungi were screened via phenotypic testing to identify plant growthpromoting (PGP) activity.
• Prior research has been conducted solely with ISS derived bacteria, while ISS fungi are unexplored, which could reveal new or improved symbiotic relationships and growth factors.

A Continuous Viral Vaccine Biomanufacturing Platform Utilizing Multiple Bioreactor Configurations, Justin Sargunas, Bradley Priem, Dylan Carman, Taravat Sarvari, Natalie Nold, Vaishali Sharma, Andrew Pekosz, Caryn Heldt, Michael Betenbaugh

Michigan Tech Publications

Scalable, continuous biomanufacturing processes have grown in importance to meet demand for smaller bioreactor sizes, lowered production costs, and improved quality attribute consistency. The Sf9/recombinant baculovirus (rBV) expression system demonstrates promise for virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine and gene therapy production. Here, we present a continuous rBV platform integrating an infection plug flow reactor (PFR) between stirred tank growth (gCSTR) and production (pCSTR) bioreactors. Cell expansion in the gCSTR included a ramp-up stage followed by continuous growth, reaching a steady state of 5×10 cells/mL and >90% viability. Péclet number-fit tracer studies confirmed near-ideal plug flow in the PFR, yielding a 10 …

Applications Of Suas Thermal Imaging And Lidar At Letort Spring Garden Preserve: An Independent Study, Kelsey Wardell

Harrisburg University Other Works

No abstract provided.

Silent Skies, N. Sawhney, J. Strank, A. Brownie, A. Bakhouch, T. Vogt, J. Lane, D. Kramer

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Aircraft noise remains a key challenge in aviation due to its environmental and regulatory impacts. • Project Silent Skies investigates noise reduction through passive serrated trailing edges and an active feedforward ANC system integrated into a modular RC aircraft. • The goal is to achieve ≥ 3 dBA noise reduction while maintaining aerodynamic performance.

Argos (Advanced Robotic Gimbal And Orbital Simulator), Sophia Cherry, Tyler Davis, Seth Busche, Dj Benefield, Priyansh Dholakia, Nathan Scott, Jonathan Feliz

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

System Overview ARGOS is a 6-actuator Stewart Platform with an added rotary component. Objectives: • The test stand shall provide at least three rotational DOF. • The satellite model shall be capable of a continuous 360° yaw rotation. • The platform shall rotate about the roll axis to at least 35°. • The platform shall rotate about the pitch axis to at least 35°. • The satellite model’s main body shall have at least one dimension of 460 mm or greater. • When operated inside a space simulation environment, the test stand shall not create bias within the computer vision

Frost (Free-Fall Responsive Operator For Simulating Thermofluid), Whitney Salpietro, Titus Janshon, Jackson Jones, Daniel Ofenbakh, Nathan Halmans, Gavin Devaney, Alessandro Leita, Isabella Valencia Zamora

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Fluid movement in spacecraft fuel tanks poses dangers such as overpressure and vapor ingestion into rocket engines and is difficult to simulate using CFD. By replicating microgravity conditions and recording simulant fluid slosh, areas for refining CFD analyses can be identified, ultimately improving how spacecraft fuel tanks are developed.

Cryoslosh, K. Barrett, J. Dembinskischeif, C. Gonzalez, A. Hardesty, I. Johnson, R. Niebuhr, M. Page, B. Shaw, M. Tristan

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

A lack of experimental data on cryogenic fluid behavior in space limits the design of safe, efficient systems for space missions. The team is tasked with producing accurate data to validate current CFD simulations regarding the slosh of cryogenic fluids in reduced gravity effects.