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Supporting Migrant Education Program Students, Yaneli Cruz
Supporting Migrant Education Program Students, Yaneli Cruz
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This project explored the impact of the EPIC engineering camp on Migrant Education Program (MEP) participants, a group often academically disadvantaged due to frequent moves, limited resources, and lack of encouragement to pursue higher education. Because no new IRB-approved data could be collected during camp, pre- and post-camp surveys that students had already completed were analyzed. I converted the data into CSV files, built SQL tables, and wrote a Python script to automate the process of filtering and comparing MEP students, Session 1, with non-MEP peers. Results showed that 28% of MEP students started camp unsure about engineering, but 11% …
Evaluating Machine-Learning Models For Drone-Based Image Analysis Of Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics, Katharine Mcdaniel, Pragati Toppo
Evaluating Machine-Learning Models For Drone-Based Image Analysis Of Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics, Katharine Mcdaniel, Pragati Toppo
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Previous work from our group utilized drone-based images and a novel machine learning classification model to quickly and accurately quantify spatial variability in eelgrass in Morro Bay. In this SURP project we aim to develop and evaluate quantifiable estimates of the model’s prediction uncertainty. Our model produces a binary labeling indicating the presence or absence of eelgrass at each pixel. However, internally the model produces a probabilistic output indicating the likelihood of detection at each pixel that we propose to use to produce uncertainty estimates and a confidence interval for the cumulative extent of eelgrass detected. This would allow for …
Sal-E: Responsive Space Pathfinder Mission, Adrian Serniak, Kayla Wong
Sal-E: Responsive Space Pathfinder Mission, Adrian Serniak, Kayla Wong
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The main objective of the SAL-E mission is to grow the Cal Poly CubeSat Lab’s (PolySat) capabilities in rapid spacecraft design and testing, as well as to provide the current generation of students with the opportunity to design, test, integrate, and communicate with a satellite. This summer we will mainly be focusing on aspects of spacecraft test and integration, as we prepare for our satellite handoff in the Fall. Specifically, we will be conducting satellite assembly, Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) Testing, Vibrations Testing, and software validation and testing on the flight unit satellite. Students participating in this multidisciplinary SURP will …
Computational Investigation Of The Role Of 3d Genome Architecture In The Lifecycle Of The Malaria Parasite, Srish Maulik
Computational Investigation Of The Role Of 3d Genome Architecture In The Lifecycle Of The Malaria Parasite, Srish Maulik
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, is responsible for more than a half a million deaths per year, the vast majority of which occur in central Africa. The parasite undergoes an incredibly complex cell molecular transformation as it transitions from living in mosquitoes to living in humans with different sets of genes being activated or silenced in order to evade the immune system of the host. Understanding how its genome guides this transition is critical for developing adequate treatments. In this project, we aim to develop a computational framework for investigating the role of the three …
Romance In Games, Camila Yermin
Romance In Games, Camila Yermin
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
“Romance” is a common genre of books, especially among women, but in games it has a complex reputation: often relegated to visual novels or side mechanics in life simulations or role-playing games. These games rely on heavily scripted interactions, pre-written scenes, or represent relationships as a simple binary in code. This project aims to use cutting-edge embodied agent research and drama management research to build more inclusive, robust, satisfying, and interactive romance game mechanics. The project will likely be in 2D and use the Godot game engine, though the students involved will have the freedom to influence the design decisions …
Building A Smart Transportation Network To Prevent Multi-Vehicle Collisions During Sudden Slowdowns, Leo Huang, Patrick Zhao
Building A Smart Transportation Network To Prevent Multi-Vehicle Collisions During Sudden Slowdowns, Leo Huang, Patrick Zhao
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This proposed SURP project aims to design and evaluate a smart transportation network capable of preventing multiple-vehicle collisions due to sudden slowdowns in traffic. This project will simulate abrupt braking scenarios and implement adaptive vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication protocols. By enhancing real-time awareness and responsiveness among vehicles, the system will reduce pileup risks and improve road safety.
Surp: Space Robotics Laboratory Lab Manuals And Experiment Development, Connell Crawford
Surp: Space Robotics Laboratory Lab Manuals And Experiment Development, Connell Crawford
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This SURP project is focused on the preparation of the lab, experiments, and operation procedures necessary for the proposed equipment in the Space Robotics Lab. As such, the primary goal is to create safety and test documentation that shall be used in the lab. Students selected for this project shall gain a hands-on learn-by-doing with equipment that is intended for teaching and research of a simulated planar space test environment for an air-bearing vehicle test bed to be able to test sensors, actuation and deployment of mechanisms, spacecraft collaboration through closed loop control, as well as experimental propulsion systems.
Investigating Engineering Students Responses To Failure, Denis Gonzalez-Reyes
Investigating Engineering Students Responses To Failure, Denis Gonzalez-Reyes
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Learning from failure is an essential component of both learning and practicing engineering. However, failure is often stigmatized and avoided in engineering education. This project aims to better understand how to support students throughout their engineering education to help them learn from their failures, rather than become frustrated or discouraged by them. The project will build on prior research in students’ responses to failure experiences to specifically analyze students who respond to failure in different ways and build on these experiences to help students in similar situations. During the SURP project, the student will use qualitative methods to analyze interview …
Deterministic Motion Planning For Highly Articulated Multi-Link Robots, Matthew Flynn
Deterministic Motion Planning For Highly Articulated Multi-Link Robots, Matthew Flynn
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Slender, multi-link, highly articulated, and extensible robots designed for minimally invasive surgeries have the potential to significantly transform the performance of common medical procedures. These advanced robots can reduce uncertainties and risks associated with surgeries, leading to shorter patient recovery times, accelerated healing, and minimized scarring. Made possible by their numerous mechanical linkages and concentric mechanisms, these multi-link articulated robots can navigate along non-linear paths, a capability that traditional straight probes lack. This flexibility allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures on clinically significant targets that were previously difficult or impossible to access while avoiding vital anatomical structures. Beyond their …
Human-Ai Collaboration For Creative Design, Antony Chen
Human-Ai Collaboration For Creative Design, Antony Chen
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Design-by-Analogy (DbA) is a powerful design tool that uses analogical reasoning to help engineers develop groundbreaking innovations, such as cyclonic separator inspired bagless vacuum cleaner or gecko inspired adhesives. DbA leverages the natural, human process of analogical reasoning in a systematic manner in three phases namely: retrieval (what prior knowledge/experience is relevant to a design problem?), mapping (what elements of the design problem align with the retrieved knowledge?), and evaluation (how applicable is the retrieved knowledge to solving a design problem?). To date, most DbA techniques support one or two phases of analogical reasoning and therefore overlook important opportunities for …
Characterization Of Zwitterion/Salt Electrolyte Blends For Organic Solid Electrolytes In Lithium-Ion Batteries, Sage Alling, Will Vasser
Characterization Of Zwitterion/Salt Electrolyte Blends For Organic Solid Electrolytes In Lithium-Ion Batteries, Sage Alling, Will Vasser
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Progress toward durable and energy-dense lithium-ion batteries has been hindered by instabilities at electrolyte–electrode interfaces, leading to poor cycling stability, and by safety concerns associated with energy-dense lithium metal anodes. Organic Solid electrolytes (OSEs) can help mitigate these issues; however, OSE conductivity is often limited by sluggish dynamics through rubbery domains. Recent work has suggested that zwitterionic OSEs can self-assemble into superionically conductive domains, permitting decoupling of ion motion and liquid rearrangement timesscales. Although crystalline domains are conventionally detrimental to ion conduction in SPEs, we this work suggests that properly designed semicrystalline OSEs with labile ion–ion interactions and tailored ion …
Analyzing Privacy And Usability Tradeoffs In Multi-Party Relay Systems, Jess Alencaster, Leticia Leon-Rodriguez
Analyzing Privacy And Usability Tradeoffs In Multi-Party Relay Systems, Jess Alencaster, Leticia Leon-Rodriguez
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Nearly everything we do on the Internet leaves a trace, and in recent decades the value of user data has proven to be highly profitable and become a fundamental business strategy of the Internet. The only recourse users have in this situation is seeking increased privacy, yet privacy is uniquely challenging on the Internet because we inherently rely on others (e.g., ISPs, content providers, CDNs) to carry and serve our traffic. Recent systems have sought to enhance user privacy without sacrificing performance by adopting Multi-Party Relay (MPR) architectures, including Apple's iCloud Private Relay. These architectures mask user IP addresses by …
Motor Subsystem For A Tensegrity-Based Robotic Exoskeleton, Presley Sacavitch, Israel Villegas
Motor Subsystem For A Tensegrity-Based Robotic Exoskeleton, Presley Sacavitch, Israel Villegas
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Tensegrity structures are composed of stiff rods and elastic cables suspended in a flexible tension network. In particular, the biotensegrity model proposes that all biological systems exhibit tensegrity-like characteristics across multiple scales, ranging from the cellular level to the musculoskeletal system of tendons, ligaments, and fascia, to the human body as a whole. Compared to the traditional biomechanical models used in exoskeleton design, it can be a more accurate representation of how motion emerges from natural forms, but further work is needed to fully understand the heterarchical nature of human anatomy. This project will focus on developing a powered electrical …
Design Of Ballistic Armor Using Multi-Composite Sandwich Structures With Nanomaterial Additives, Carmen Alaichamy
Design Of Ballistic Armor Using Multi-Composite Sandwich Structures With Nanomaterial Additives, Carmen Alaichamy
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This study explores the bulletproof capabilities of Kevlar composites fabricated using advanced additive manufacturing techniques. Continuous fiber reinforced 3D printing (CFRP) is employed to produce Kevlar-reinforced polymer matrix composites (PMCs) with optimized structural configurations for ballistic protection. The primary objective is to evaluate the impact resistance of these composites against 9mm projectiles through systematic experimental testing. A series of ballistics tests are conducted using a high-velocity gas-gun system to fire 9mm projectiles at varying speeds angles. The tests will be conducted at the San Luis Obispo Range, with projectiles fired at various angles. The effects of fiber volume fraction, reinforcement …
Will Labor-Saving Automation Save Western Agriculture?, Lynn Hamilton, Bryan Lohmar, Michael Mccullough
Will Labor-Saving Automation Save Western Agriculture?, Lynn Hamilton, Bryan Lohmar, Michael Mccullough
Agribusiness
Among the most salient and intractable challenges facing labor-intensive western agriculture is the rapidly rising cost of labor, driven primarily by reduced availability of workers. Unlike field grains, oilseeds, and cotton, producers of fresh fruit and vegetables still rely extensively on hired manual labor to carry out multiple tasks, particularly harvesting. Nearly one third of total U.S. agricultural labor expenses occur in California alone, a state dominated by fruit, vegetable and horticultural (FVH) crops (Win, Rutledge, and Maredia, 2024). To address the rising cost of labor, producers have been adopting several innovations leading to automated irrigating, weeding, and crop protection …
Behind The Prompt: The Environmental Impact Of Llm Inference, Lucy Hegenderfer, Isaac Huang
Behind The Prompt: The Environmental Impact Of Llm Inference, Lucy Hegenderfer, Isaac Huang
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
As the size and demand for large language models (LLMs) increase, the environmental impact of computational inference often exceeds training; yet industry lacks a standardized method of calculating this expanding environmental footprint. Complexity arises with task-specific computational demands, infrastructure overhead, and various GPU architectures, making cross-model assessments burdensome. Combining environmental engineering and computer science principles by validating Jegham et al.’s meta-model, we predict the carbon emissions and water consumption during inference, providing metrics to raise user awareness of AI’s growing environmental footprint. Additional work supports integration into a multi-agent conversational system that encourages responsible scheduling and prompting, guiding the user …
Mixed Reality In Human–Robot Interaction For Collaborative Applications, Evan Reid, Caitlin Osorio
Mixed Reality In Human–Robot Interaction For Collaborative Applications, Evan Reid, Caitlin Osorio
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This project explores the use of Extended Reality (XR) technologies to enhance human- robot interaction in industrial contexts. Building upon prior research in affective and cognitive state recognition during human-cobot collaboration, this study investigates how natural hand and head gestures, captured through Meta Quest passthrough mode, can be used to communicate human intent to a Universal Robotics e-Series collaborative robot. The XR system provides users with an immersive, real-world visual interface while tracking motion and position in real time. The captured gestures are interpreted through a custom software pipeline that integrates machine learning models and rule-based logic to trigger adaptive …
Eggbeater Antenna Design 915 Mhz, Anshul Deshmukh
Eggbeater Antenna Design 915 Mhz, Anshul Deshmukh
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The Sal-E cube sat mission that is planned for launch in 2026 includes a 902-928 MHz receiving module called the Space Quacker Advanced Development (SQUAD) module. The SQUAD module uses the LoRa modulation format for unlicensed uplink to the satellite using the 902-928 MHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band. The goal of the SQUAD module is to demonstrate the link robustness of the LoRa communication standard to a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite using this ISM band. To demonstrate this communication link, a 902-928 MHz uplink ground station needs to be established at Cal Poly. The goal of this …
Ai-Driven Embedded Camera System For Real-Time Traffic Anomaly Detection, Isaac Pruett
Ai-Driven Embedded Camera System For Real-Time Traffic Anomaly Detection, Isaac Pruett
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
In this project, we will collaborate with Caltrans District 5 (covering San Luis Obispo County and surrounding regions) to develop a small, battery-powered, camera-based embedded system utilizing an NVIDIA Jetson board and neural networks to detect highway traffic anomalies. The device will analyze real-time traffic flow patterns and send alerts regarding detected anomalies. Unlike the stationary commercial camera systems currently in use, the proposed system offers increased mobility, affordability, and will give Caltrans engineers improved access over system outputs.
Analysis And Evaluation Of Backtracking Settings For Energy Yield Optimization At The Cal Poly Solar Farm, Kayla Go-Oco
Analysis And Evaluation Of Backtracking Settings For Energy Yield Optimization At The Cal Poly Solar Farm, Kayla Go-Oco
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The Cal Poly Solar farm has been built as a single axis tracking facility with two different types of panels. Both conventional single cell solar panels and twin cell solar cells have been used in its construction. Twin Cell panels typically perform better than their conventional counterparts when shaded by other panels in the row in front of them in a fixed tilt system. However neither module performs well when even a small portion is shaded. This project will access the system API to access data for the field and process to determine the energy yield improvements that can be …
Exploring Impact Of Student’S Proximity To Summer Camp And Demographics On Their Interests In Engineering, Yamil Balcells
Exploring Impact Of Student’S Proximity To Summer Camp And Demographics On Their Interests In Engineering, Yamil Balcells
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
EPIC is a one-week Cal Poly program where middle-and high-school students explore engineering through hands-on projects in a university setting. In partnership with the Migrant Education Program (MEP), EPIC reserves spots for migratory students and provides bilingual counseling and support. These services ensure equitable access and a welcoming environment for students developing English proficiency.
Ai Agents For Search And Rescue (Ai4sar), Nathan Huang, Lakshana Viswa
Ai Agents For Search And Rescue (Ai4sar), Nathan Huang, Lakshana Viswa
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The goal of this summer research activity is to expand the capabilities of a system developed in the larger AI in Search and Rescue project. This project supports volunteer organizations participating in the search for missing persons by providing a basic framework for the collection and organization of relevant information, augmented with specific components that utilize a variety of AI methods. The focus of the summer research will be on the development of agent components for selected roles and tasks in a search and rescue mission. The agents utilize generative AI methods such as Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide …
Stretchable Mechanoluminescent Devices For Energy Harvesting And Real-Time Force Sensing, Lucas Taliaferro, Phoebe Ong
Stretchable Mechanoluminescent Devices For Energy Harvesting And Real-Time Force Sensing, Lucas Taliaferro, Phoebe Ong
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Our group has been developing a novel manufacturing technique to fabricate flexible sensing devices using electrostatic force. Previously, we focused on utilizing nanomaterials as the sensing materials to measure strains. Building on our experience with the manufacturing technique, we will move forward to incorporate other smart materials in the flexible device to achieve self-powered sensors. Besides, to better understand the fabricated material properties, we are interested in characterizing the microstructural behavior of the material networks via microscopic imaging and finite element simulations. The students will have the opportunity to closely work with Dr. Wang’s interdisciplinary research group.
Analyzing Wearable Sensor Data From Individuals Undergoing Motor And Neurological Rehabilitation, Nolan William Turk
Analyzing Wearable Sensor Data From Individuals Undergoing Motor And Neurological Rehabilitation, Nolan William Turk
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
An ongoing study funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) is focused on developing computational models of rehabilitation for people post-stroke. Stroke affects around 800,000 people per year in the US, and often leaves people with limited motor (movement) and neurological (brain-based) capability. Wearable sensors may allow clinicians to better understand how these individuals recover, and to better design therapies and interventions. We are seeking students who can use existing software, and perhaps adapt the software to extract, analyze, and visualize detail from study participants. This project will involve with the Cal Poly PI, and collaborators from physical therapy. This …
Radiative Heat Transfer Using Spectrometers, Metztli Singha
Radiative Heat Transfer Using Spectrometers, Metztli Singha
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Radiative heat transfer and the fundamental understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from infrared to ultraviolet, are crucial topics for space environments and aerodynamic re-entry systems. The advancement of the aerospace curriculum in these areas will lay the cornerstone for undergraduate students focusing on experiential learning. A specific laboratory experiment involving black body radiation and modes of heat transfer, with a particular emphasis on radiation, will be scoped, designed, and fabricated during the SURP performance period. The outcomes of this work will standardize the introductory courses on heat transfer specific to aeronautics and astronautics concentrations, which is mainly lacking outside …
Experimental Study Of Flexible Wing Design For Low Subsonic Flow, Blake Shaffer, Timothy Barry
Experimental Study Of Flexible Wing Design For Low Subsonic Flow, Blake Shaffer, Timothy Barry
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The aim of this project is to study experimentally the structural stability of highly flexible wings under low subsonic flow conditions. The experiments will be carried out at the low-speed wind tunnel in the Aerospace Engineering department. As part of this project, the student will design and build a variety of different flexible wing structures and test their performance in the wind tunnel--the experiments will involve pressure, deflection, and strain measurements. Both additively manufactured and built-up structures will be explored as part of this project. The project will also require the student to perform finite element simulations for the wing …
Approximating The Maximum Weighted Independent Set Problem Empirically, Sue Sue
Approximating The Maximum Weighted Independent Set Problem Empirically, Sue Sue
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
In this project we investigate approximation algorithms for the maximum weighted independent set (MWIS) problem in random graphs that approximate real-world graphs, such as social networks. The problem involves finding a large collection of nodes in a network (vertices in a graph) such that no two nodes are directly connected to one another. Applications of the MWIS problem are broad and include clique-finding algorithms as well as the use of large independent sets in distributed algorithms. We build on prior work by the mentor with a SURP 2024 and senior project, in which preliminary findings suggested that a standard greedy …
15cm Gridded Ion Thruster, Arjan Reyes
15cm Gridded Ion Thruster, Arjan Reyes
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This research focuses on optimizing the configuration of a 13cm ion thruster for long term efficiency. Ion thrusters produce thrust for spacecraft when they are in orbit. The thruster needs to be efficient enough to last for the lifetime of the spacecraft as well as through its deorbit procedure. Thruster efficiency is achieved through optimizing the distribution of the high velocity beam of charged particles at the exit that impacts fatigue patterns on voltage grids. The shape of the beam is determined by the placement of magnets on the thruster walls. An experiment to test configurations for increasing efficiency through …
Spacecraft Reaction Wheel Simulation Testbed, Shiva Pulmamidi, Daniel Kim
Spacecraft Reaction Wheel Simulation Testbed, Shiva Pulmamidi, Daniel Kim
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
There are three typical methods used to control the attitude (or orientation) of spacecraft in orbit. They are momentum exchange devices (reaction wheels and control moment gyroscopes), magnetic torquers, and thrusters (both cold and hot gas). The PolySim research group is currently developing a spacecraft attitude dynamics simulator utilizing reaction wheels. The simulator floats on a spherical air bearing and is balanced to accurately simulate the rotational motion of a spacecraft in orbit (not including the orbital motion). As a continuation of that project, we have completed the development of spacecraft attitude simulator using cold gas thrusters to control the …
Building Pathways To Computer Science Careers For Latinx Students Through Multilingual Collaborative Block-Based Programming, Valerie Ponce, Priscilla Garcia
Building Pathways To Computer Science Careers For Latinx Students Through Multilingual Collaborative Block-Based Programming, Valerie Ponce, Priscilla Garcia
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The underrepresentation of Latinx students in computer science highlights the need for innovative and inclusive educational approaches. This project addresses challenges such as limited access to educational resources and the demand for multilingual learning tools by developing a co-located, collaborative, game-based programming environment. Designed for use on phones, tablets, and laptops, this tool supports English, Spanish, and Mixtec, facilitating broader engagement. By promoting peer collaboration and interactive learning, our approach challenges traditional notions of solitary programming and reinforces the idea that expertise is shared, fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.