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A Weeklong Academic Preparedness Program Boosts Student Confidence, Community, And Readiness For Medical School, Grace Beauchamp, Samantha Simet, Sias Scherger, Kathy Schall, Yamna Channa, Geoffrey Talmon, Kirstie Bash, Aleisha Nabower Mar 2026

A Weeklong Academic Preparedness Program Boosts Student Confidence, Community, And Readiness For Medical School, Grace Beauchamp, Samantha Simet, Sias Scherger, Kathy Schall, Yamna Channa, Geoffrey Talmon, Kirstie Bash, Aleisha Nabower

Interprofessional Academy of Educators Spotlight on Scholarship

Medical schools are faced with the challenge of helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed in an intensive education environment. To ease the transition, promote evidence-based study strategies, and emphasize student well-being, a voluntary weeklong Academic Preparedness Program (APP) was implemented and offered to all incoming first year medical students. This project evaluated program acceptability and effectiveness as well as its impact on block scores. Program evaluation included electronic surveys combining both quantitative and qualitative questions immediately following the APP (Survey 1) and again after completion of the first block of medical school (Survey 2). Exam and block scores were compared …

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Outcomes Of A Learning Needs Assessment Survey In The Development Of The Extension For Community Health Outcomes Model For Hiv Training In Midwestern Non-Metropolitan Areas, Duncan Works, Daniel Cramer, Elizabeth Lyden, Yue Zhan, Emmanuel Nazaire Essam Nkodo, Renae Furl, Jennifer O'Neill, Maureen Kubat, Heather Saarela, Nada A. Fadul, Jennifer Davis Mar 2026

Outcomes Of A Learning Needs Assessment Survey In The Development Of The Extension For Community Health Outcomes Model For Hiv Training In Midwestern Non-Metropolitan Areas, Duncan Works, Daniel Cramer, Elizabeth Lyden, Yue Zhan, Emmanuel Nazaire Essam Nkodo, Renae Furl, Jennifer O'Neill, Maureen Kubat, Heather Saarela, Nada A. Fadul, Jennifer Davis

Interprofessional Academy of Educators Spotlight on Scholarship

Background: In 2020, Nebraska’s HIV prevalence was 146 per 100,000 individuals, with 107 new diagnoses in 2021. Of the 2,497 people living with HIV (PWH) statewide, 23% resided in rural areas. Rural diagnoses nearly doubled in 2021, accounting for 35% of new cases. At presentation, rural PWH had significantly lower mean CD4 counts compared to their urban counterparts (378 vs. 953 cells/mm³), suggesting delays in diagnosis and care. In response, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Specialty Care Clinic implemented the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model to enhance rural provider support through virtual lectures and case-based learning. …

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Food For Health: Nourishing Transitions, Kamryn Pfenning, Grace Beauchamp, Shauntel Nutile, Morgan Brummels, Melanie Menning Mar 2026

Food For Health: Nourishing Transitions, Kamryn Pfenning, Grace Beauchamp, Shauntel Nutile, Morgan Brummels, Melanie Menning

Interprofessional Academy of Educators Spotlight on Scholarship

In 2023, 13.5% of U.S. households and 12.9% of Nebraska households experienced food insecurity. The negative effect of food insecurity on the health of patients is well known and includes decreased intake of nutritious foods, increased intake of carbohydrate‑dense foods, and having to choose between paying for food versus other health needs. Food insecurity has also been associated with multiple chronic conditions (asthma, bronchitis, COPD, chronic pain, diabetes, kidney disease, sleep disorders) and lower overall health status. While food insecurity is a major problem faced by many in our community and has been highly associated with poor health outcomes. Despite …

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Project Chimaera: Morphing Wing Technology, Evan Meyer, Joshua Shuster, Eric Rodarte, Jackson G. Schuler, Miguel A. Delgado Mar 2026

Project Chimaera: Morphing Wing Technology, Evan Meyer, Joshua Shuster, Eric Rodarte, Jackson G. Schuler, Miguel A. Delgado

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Project Chimaera seeks to advance aerodynamic design through the development of a morphing wing system that can alter its geometry to improve aerodynamic performance, efficiency during flight, and is capable of adapting to multiple flight regimes—subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic. Through the integration of a tessellated tetrahedron truss structure with horizontal and vertical members comprising of linear actuators, the wing can alter its geometry and create large-scale, localized deformations. The linear actuators allow the wing to alter its twist, sweep, dihedral, and airfoil profile to optimize aerodynamic performance across varying speeds. The project includes the design and fabrication of a prototype …

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Redbull Flugtag Non-Powered Single Passenger Glider Design, Vansh Varak, Peter Ulrich, Tanay Agarwal, Madison Warner, James Sackett, Stanlie Cerda-Cruz, Rohan Patel Mar 2026

Redbull Flugtag Non-Powered Single Passenger Glider Design, Vansh Varak, Peter Ulrich, Tanay Agarwal, Madison Warner, James Sackett, Stanlie Cerda-Cruz, Rohan Patel

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The Flightless Eagles team designed and constructed a 22-foot human-powered glider for participation in the Red Bull Flugtag competition, integrating principles of aerodynamics, structural engineering, and creative design. The project emphasized a collaborative, iterative development process, from conceptual sketches and scaled models to full-scale fabrication and testing. Using lightweight materials and aerodynamic optimization techniques, the team sought to maximize glide performance while maintaining visual and structural creativity. This project served as an interdisciplinary exercise in teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering application, bridging theoretical design with real-world implementation.

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Discussing Discus: Exploring Coaching Interactions In A Throws Training Environment, Alexandra Baltazar Hall Mar 2026

Discussing Discus: Exploring Coaching Interactions In A Throws Training Environment, Alexandra Baltazar Hall

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The literature on sport coaching has predominantly employed deductive and qualitative approaches to the study of pre-defined coach behaviours, and athlete self-reported perceptions of coaching communication. These methods overlook the inherently contextual and interactional nature of coaching, where the effective communication of sport-specific feedback and technical corrections are key to improving athletic ability. This study employs Discursive Psychology (DP) and Conversation Analysis (CA) to the inductive exploration of coaching interactions and practices in an indoor throws training environment, with a group of discus throwers. Audio-visual recordings of a training session were analysed using CA, and transcribed with Jefferson (2012) and …

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Workplace Strain And Musculoskeletal Health In Nurses, Abriella Smith Mar 2026

Workplace Strain And Musculoskeletal Health In Nurses, Abriella Smith

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Musculoskeletal disorders are common among healthcare professionals due to repetitive movement, prolonged standing, and physically demanding work environments. In nursing, these challenges are intensified by psychosocial stressors such as staffing shortages, role ambiguity, and increased cognitive workload. Ergonomic assessments using the Hand Threshold Limit Value (TLV) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) revealed significant strain associated with patient transport, CPR, and extended administrative duties. The resulting discomfort contributes to chronic pain, fatigue, and decreased focus, which can impair overall job performance and long-term health. Implementing ergonomic interventions along with regular rest breaks and task rotation can alleviate physical strain, enhance …

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Ergonomic Risks And Musculoskeletal Disorders In Construction And Maintenance Work: A Case Study Of Eddie’S Journey, Jasmine Cruz Mar 2026

Ergonomic Risks And Musculoskeletal Disorders In Construction And Maintenance Work: A Case Study Of Eddie’S Journey, Jasmine Cruz

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This study examines the long-term musculoskeletal effects experienced by Eddie, a 71-year-old retired construction worker and building superintendent. Over several decades, Eddie’s work involved repetitive lifting, bending, twisting, and heavy tool use, factors contributing to chronic pain in his knees, back, shoulders, and wrists. Two ergonomic analysis tools were applied: the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and the Hand Activity Threshold Limit Value (TLV). The REBA identified shoveling tasks as high-risk (score = 9), with excessive trunk flexion and repetitive motion driving strain. The Hand TLV showed Eddie’s right hand exceeded the threshold limit, indicating high ergonomic risk from repetitive, …

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Shoulder Ligament Instability In A Nuclear Watch Engineer: How Poor Equipment Conditions Lead To Increased Risk Of Musculoskeletal Disorder, Brianna Broderick Mar 2026

Shoulder Ligament Instability In A Nuclear Watch Engineer: How Poor Equipment Conditions Lead To Increased Risk Of Musculoskeletal Disorder, Brianna Broderick

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This case study focuses on a nuclear watch engineer, referred to as BC, and how his working conditions coupled with his pre-existing shoulder ligament instability lead to risk of physical injury. Analysis was done through two musculoskeletal disorder risk assessments and interviews focusing on background and psychosocial factors in the workplace. The main risk was associated with the plant’s equipment: poor placement led to shoulder, neck, and upper limb strain, and lack of maintenance led to strain via more force when trying to turn the valves. The high-pressure nature of his position and long working hours are also contributors. Recommended …

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Arthritis: A Debilitating Condition For A School Teacher, Matthew Esty Mar 2026

Arthritis: A Debilitating Condition For A School Teacher, Matthew Esty

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Participant E is a sixty-four-year-old schoolteacher who suffers from severe arthritis. She sustained a majority of the damage to her knee from her time as a teacher. A car accident in December of 2024 caused significant damage to her knees, hip, and neck. She follows a consistent routine on weekdays when she has work. Her knee injuries have been made worse from falls she had and fights between students she had to stop. Her biggest struggle is fitting into certain things. She suffers from pain throughout the majority of her body. To analyze Participant E’s risk two different ergonomic tools …

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Mapping The Socioeconomic Impact Of Hurricane Ian, Jordan Rezende De Lucia Mar 2026

Mapping The Socioeconomic Impact Of Hurricane Ian, Jordan Rezende De Lucia

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How do natural disasters impact different socioeconomic portions of society, and what spatial patterns emerge in disaster vulnerability, economic recovery, and aid distribution? Natural disasters aren’t felt equally by everyone. This study aims to take a closer look at how pre-existing socioeconomic conditions shape the way different communities are affected and how they recover. I argue that lower-income areas get more adversely affected by natural disasters and recover slower in comparison with wealthier areas. I tested these hypotheses using geospatial data from Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida in September 2022. For the geospatial analysis, I used ArcGIS Pro to map …

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Applications Of Multivariable Calculus In Football, Karolina Rzeszut, Sarah Kraus, Montana Smith, Nathan Rowland, Lucas Owen, Kyler Akers, Karolina Rzeszut Mar 2026

Applications Of Multivariable Calculus In Football, Karolina Rzeszut, Sarah Kraus, Montana Smith, Nathan Rowland, Lucas Owen, Kyler Akers, Karolina Rzeszut

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Multivariable calculus helps explain how things work when more than one variable interacts at once, connecting with ideas such as architecture, nature, and most significantly football. In the latter, the ellipsoid equation has a significant effect on the aerodynamics of the ball, particularly the spiral motion when thrown. A football has three main dimensions: length, width, and height. Changing the ratios among these dimensions affects factors such as the stability of the spiral, the height of the throw’s parabolic path, and the overall distance the ball travels. By exploring these connections, this work shows how calculus can describe motion, efficiency, …

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Analysis Of Northward Solar Wind High-Energy Plasma Jets In Earth's Magnetosphere, Amelia Koth Mar 2026

Analysis Of Northward Solar Wind High-Energy Plasma Jets In Earth's Magnetosphere, Amelia Koth

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High-energy plasma jets form when the supersonic solar wind decelerates to subsonic speeds at Earth’s bow shock, producing a turbulent region known as the magnetosheath. Occasionally, the solar wind retains its supersonic nature and penetrates deeper into this region, which generates transient, high-velocity plasma jets directed toward Earth. These jets carry their own magnetic fields, which can interact with Earth’s field, drive magnetic reconnection, and potentially initiate substorms that lead to auroral activity. The NOVA (Northward-Oriented Velocity Analysis of High-Energy Plasma Jets in Earth’s Magnetosphere) study investigates specific jet events that occur during northward interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) conditions. Conducted …

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Mission Ready, Physically Wrecked: Ergonomic Case Study Of Aircrew Bag Drags, Carissa Aumack Mar 2026

Mission Ready, Physically Wrecked: Ergonomic Case Study Of Aircrew Bag Drags, Carissa Aumack

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

The following work is a case study of a retired United States Air Force officer, callsign Doppler, whose former roles included instructor pilot and aircraft commander for C-5 Galaxies. During their service as a commissioned officer, Doppler incurred multiple repetitive musculoskeletal injuries to their cervical and thoracic back, which they believe to have been exacerbated by the task design associated with “bag drags”. “Bag drags” are the processes by which all crew luggage is loaded onto the aircraft after receiving deployment orders, with each crew member (~9-12) bringing a minimum of five bags ranging between 50-60 lbs. each. In an …

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Hfacs Framework Applied To American Airlines Flight 1420, Max Zuieback Mar 2026

Hfacs Framework Applied To American Airlines Flight 1420, Max Zuieback

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) is an accident investigation framework designed to identify both the direct actions of frontline personnel and the organizational conditions that contribute to accidents. It examines human error at four levels: unsafe acts of operators, preconditions for unsafe acts, unsafe supervision, and organizational influences. By tracing factors across these tiers, investigators can reveal how deeper systemic weaknesses allow errors to result in failures in the cockpit. This study applies HFACS to American Airlines Flight 1420, which crashed during a landing at Little Rock National Airport in 1999. The flight crew attempted to land …

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Cirrus Aircraft: Promoting Aviation Safety, Technology, And Innovation, Cameron Rucinski, Madison Rucinski Mar 2026

Cirrus Aircraft: Promoting Aviation Safety, Technology, And Innovation, Cameron Rucinski, Madison Rucinski

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Cirrus Aircraft: Promoting Aviation Safety, Technology, and Innovation This study investigates how Cirrus Aircraft promotes aviation safety, technological advancement, and innovation. Data from 200 general aviation pilots were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses. Findings reveal a moderate positive relationship between safety perception and brand loyalty, indicating that pilots value Cirrus’s safety innovations. While respondents generally regarded Cirrus as technologically more advanced than its competitors, some expressed caution or uncertainty about fully trusting the reliability of its equipment. The study contributes to understanding the role of innovation in shaping pilot perceptions and loyalty. The objective of this research …

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Skynavigator Structural Design, Owen Read Mar 2026

Skynavigator Structural Design, Owen Read

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SkyNavigator is a concept unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a fixed wing and lighter-than-air flight mode capability. The proposed air vehicle will fulfill a market need for airspace domain awareness for Level 3 and below UAV traffic by providing real-time radar data to clients via Starlink. The proposed design will leverage existing mobile hydrogen production technology to achieve sustained flight operations at high altitude without interfering with commercial airspace operations. Also, the UAV is intended to be cheap and flexible, providing users with air traffic data at any prescribed location. The purpose of this research is to design the structural …

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Additive Manufacturing Of Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites: Strategies And Interfacial Challenges, Kamryn Hall Mar 2026

Additive Manufacturing Of Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites: Strategies And Interfacial Challenges, Kamryn Hall

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Additive manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites enables the production of high-strength, low-weight structures for aerospace and industrial applications, but their performance is often degraded by deficient bonding at the polymer matrix-fiber interface. This study explores reinforcement processing, interfacial bonding, and modeling strategies that govern composite strength and reliability on the basis of a a literature review. Short and continuous fiber composites are contrasted among different AM processes where the stress transfer is reduced due to poor wetting, voids, and pull-out of fibers. Post-processing approaches like annealing and vacuum compression are presented to improve bonding and structural properties, and finite …

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Aircraft Detail Design, Aden Parsons, Ethan Ford, Meghan Hosker, Troy Whitney Mar 2026

Aircraft Detail Design, Aden Parsons, Ethan Ford, Meghan Hosker, Troy Whitney

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The Paladin Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) is a next-generation escort and protection platform developed by Team Charlie to enhance the survivability of high-value airborne assets such as tankers and transport aircraft. The project’s objective is to design an autonomous, multirole UAV capable of offensive and defensive operations in high-threat environments, providing persistent support to manned aircraft while reducing pilot risk and overall operational cost. Paladin represents a key evolution in the Air Force’s transition toward collaborative and networked airpower, aligning with emerging doctrines of manned–unmanned teaming. The aircraft features a single-engine, high-aspect-ratio delta wing configuration optimized for range, agility, …

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Icarus-001 Detail Design, Luke Behringer, Dylan Nagowski, Joshua Bushong, Maximillian Kelderhouse Mar 2026

Icarus-001 Detail Design, Luke Behringer, Dylan Nagowski, Joshua Bushong, Maximillian Kelderhouse

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

The Icarus-001 aircraft originated as a preliminary design project aimed at developing a hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing aircraft. The purpose of this aircraft was to maintain the ability to take-off and land within 500 feet, while being capable of different configurations to transport either 9 passengers or carry up to 3,000lbs of cargo. The aircraft must operate using a hybrid-electric system that is powered by one of VerdeGo Aero’s powerplant The result of these requirements is the design of Icarus-001, an aircraft with a wingspan of 68.75ft and 42ft long. It is capable of taking off at 468ft and …

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F-33 Banshee, Andrew Morin, Margaret Cobb, Tyler Renick, Mason Brown, Gavin Gagnon, Edward Soldatov Mar 2026

F-33 Banshee, Andrew Morin, Margaret Cobb, Tyler Renick, Mason Brown, Gavin Gagnon, Edward Soldatov

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The F-33 Banshee is a next-generation carrier-based multirole strike fighter designed to replace the aging F/A-18 fleet while addressing challenges of stealth, performance, and cost. Emphasizing low observability, high maneuverability, and operational flexibility, it combines proven propulsion with an aerodynamically efficient airframe. The configuration—mid-level wings, twin Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 engines, twin vertical stabilizers, and forward top-mounted inlets—was selected to optimize stealth, control, and carrier compatibility. Achieving a thrust-to-weight ratio of 1.04 in afterburner and a wing loading of 101.5 lb/ft², the Banshee offers superior agility and safe carrier approach speeds below 145 knots. Sensitivity studies identified an aspect ratio …

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Budget Warthog, Erinco Caputo, Alexander Chidester, Parth Patel, Alexander Emmolo, Laurie Wagner Mar 2026

Budget Warthog, Erinco Caputo, Alexander Chidester, Parth Patel, Alexander Emmolo, Laurie Wagner

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This project focuses on the conversion of the Cessna 208 Caravan into a cost-effective light-attack and support aircraft tailored for use in developing nations. The primary objective is to design, size, and analyze the structural components of the modified wing, pylon system, and mounting brackets using finite element analysis (FEA) based on real aircraft data. The study examines the integration of a dual gun system—two Dillon Aero DAP-6 pods—evaluating the structural response to recoil forces and added weight. Trade studies on materials and mounting configurations were conducted to optimize structural integrity, safety, and economic feasibility. The findings demonstrate that the …

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Development Of A Hybrid-Electric Surveillance Aircraft, John Mcswiggin, Cooper Goodnight, Victor Kovich, Rowan Linkugel, Vikram Dwarakanath Mar 2026

Development Of A Hybrid-Electric Surveillance Aircraft, John Mcswiggin, Cooper Goodnight, Victor Kovich, Rowan Linkugel, Vikram Dwarakanath

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The RS-1 Twilight is a hybrid-electric, endurance drone intended to meet VerdeGo Aero’s request for proposal (RFP) of a surveillance aircraft design using one of their hybrid-electric powerplants. This clean sheet design was created for one of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s AE 420 Preliminary Design classes, intended to maintain 18+ hours of endurance, a combat radius of 200 nautical miles, and a useful load of 1,200+ pounds. Using textbook methods, aerodynamic simulations in open-source software, and insights from competitor aircraft, the RS-1’s sizing, performance, stability, and mission readiness were evaluated. Design iterations resulted in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) featuring a …

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Er-18 Jet Engine Rfp, Benjamin Lozano, Joseph Collins, Theodore Stangas, Michal Wlodarski Mar 2026

Er-18 Jet Engine Rfp, Benjamin Lozano, Joseph Collins, Theodore Stangas, Michal Wlodarski

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This report presents the preliminary design phase of the AE435-F25 Advanced Tactical Airlifter Propulsion System, developed in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ER-18, a large, next-generation, strategic, and tactical airlift platform. The customer’s needs emphasize reliable performance across a wide mission envelope, including short-field takeoff, heavy payload capability, long-range subsonic cruise, and loiter operations under standard conditions. After interpreting the RFP and evaluating potential propulsion configurations, our team determined that a high-bypass turbofan offers the best balance of efficiency, thrust performance, and operational flexibility to meet the airlifter’s requirements. The critical engineering parameters identified from this …

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Integrated Computational And Experimental Analysis Of Turbine Aerodynamics, Kalkamanali Satvaldy, Anuranan Bharadwaj, Vincent Shi Mar 2026

Integrated Computational And Experimental Analysis Of Turbine Aerodynamics, Kalkamanali Satvaldy, Anuranan Bharadwaj, Vincent Shi

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This research presents an integrated study combining computational modeling and experimental validation to enhance the design and performance characterization of small-scale turbine systems. The theoretical component focuses on developing an object-oriented Python code for the preliminary design and performance prediction of radial turbines, capable of generating velocity triangles, thermodynamic properties, and geometric parameters from user-defined inputs. The tool employs Whitfield-based correlations and fundamental gas-dynamic relations to estimate exit flow parameters, work ratio, and efficiency, offering flexibility for expansion into geometry export and CAD integration. Complementing the computational model, the experimental component aims to improve the aerodynamic testing capabilities of the …

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Vibration Control In Uavs For Enhanced Lidar Accuracy Using Metamaterials, Kylie Michaud Mar 2026

Vibration Control In Uavs For Enhanced Lidar Accuracy Using Metamaterials, Kylie Michaud

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As technology develops, new systems are being created to deliver increased accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and overall efficiency. A specific example of this is LiDAR sensors onboard UAVs for 3D mapping applications of structures. As these sensors become lighter, this allows manufacturing to use smaller UAVs for closer and more confined environmental spaces. However, smaller UAVs introduce higher vibrational frequencies, those that current systems struggle to mitigate. The implementation of metamaterial structures can act as a dampener for these high frequency ranges. Metamaterials can be used to create bandgaps, which can enable frequency ranges that can prevent vibrations from affecting UAVs. Implementation …

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Starlink-Based Navigation System For Fixed-Wing Uav, Aidan Panter, Spencer Richte, Ayse Okatan, Dylan Hardt, Oleg Sugatov, Eldon Crossett Mar 2026

Starlink-Based Navigation System For Fixed-Wing Uav, Aidan Panter, Spencer Richte, Ayse Okatan, Dylan Hardt, Oleg Sugatov, Eldon Crossett

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Current Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) navigation and control systems in place for contemporary drones are mainly directed through Short Range Radio Frequency communications. The shortcoming of this technology is that it imposes limitations on UAV operational ranges as well as web-based controls. Currently, there are no UAVs that can provide a unified web-based platform for navigation and control to its users through an internet connection and our goal is to develop this platform. The proposed system combines satellite internet services via a Starlink Mini satellite terminal with a specially designed airframe capable of long-range UAV control via internet-enabled interfaces. In …

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Experimental Validation Of Torricelli’S Law Using Dual Tank Geometries, Utkarsh Ravi, Zarif Naimul Mar 2026

Experimental Validation Of Torricelli’S Law Using Dual Tank Geometries, Utkarsh Ravi, Zarif Naimul

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This project investigates Torricelli’s Law, a fundamental principle in fluid mechanics that relates the velocity of fluid exiting an orifice to the height of the fluid above the opening. The experiment compares the drainage rates of two vertical tanks with different diameters but identical outlet sizes, isolating the influence of tank cross-sectional area on flow behavior. Each tank is filled to the same initial height, and water level versus time data are collected as the tanks drain under gravity. Using differential equation modeling and separation of variables, theoretical predictions are derived and compared to experimental results. Data analysis focuses on …

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Erau Roboracer, Carmen Dimario, Ihan Ventura, Austin Rollfing, Michael Ulivarri, Daniel Minks Mar 2026

Erau Roboracer, Carmen Dimario, Ihan Ventura, Austin Rollfing, Michael Ulivarri, Daniel Minks

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ERAU RoboRacer's autonomous racing presents unique challenges for real-time decision-making, requiring vehicles to operate at the limits of performance while maintaining safety in dynamic environments. It aims to create a 1:10-scale autonomous race car that integrates perception, planning, and control to compete in RoboRacer competitions while serving as a research platform for high-speed autonomy. The system fuses data from LiDAR, cameras, and IMU sensors to perform simultaneous localization and mapping, detect obstacles and competitors, and plan optimal racing lines for both time-trial and head-to-head racing. Control is achieved through a hybrid approach combining pure pursuit, PID velocity control, and model …

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Improving The Safety And Performance Of Rotating Machinery In Steam Turbines, Gabrielle Avendt, Paulo Da Silva, Gillian Negron Burgos, Mason Arnold Mar 2026

Improving The Safety And Performance Of Rotating Machinery In Steam Turbines, Gabrielle Avendt, Paulo Da Silva, Gillian Negron Burgos, Mason Arnold

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In this research, we are planning to explore steam turbine mechanisms, applications, advantages, limitations, and future trends. Disciplines such as dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and heat transfer all come together in the operation of a steam turbine to convert thermal energy into mechanical work. Steam turbines are used on board aircraft carriers, submarines, civilian ships, and power plants to produce propulsion and electricity. Steam turbines are highly efficient, durable and capable of maintaining constant speed and load. However, their complexity, high cost, strict water-chemistry requirements, and reliance on skilled operators make them demanding systems to manage. The future …

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