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Uc-492 Lotspotter, Julian Yankah, Henry Pham, Tripp Greene, Jonathan Perry, Ghislain Dongbou

C-Day Computing Showcase

The parking issue has quietly become the cause of a lot of stress for travelers and other regular users. It's nothing new that some people miss their flight and/or get late to other important meetings and appointments because they couldn’t locate an available parking lot. Not because there isn't available parking but because they don’t know where it is! What if there was some way to solve that? Introducing LotSpotter! An application built to detect and navigate to vacant parking spaces across the United States. It will leverage various technologies, including image processing, sensors, AI and mobile app development, to …

Uc-502 Chess App With Ai, Connor Handley, John Paul Cohran, Cole Smith, Paul Russell, Eric Tsai

C-Day Computing Showcase

The objective of this project is to create a website that contains a virtual chess game, where the user can play against an opponent powered by an artificial intelligence model. This chess platform will be a widely accessible and user-friendly way to become more familiar with and practice the game of chess.

Uc-506 Underock Arena, Bryanna N Walker

C-Day Computing Showcase

The game I developed was meant to highlight the ways that game developers can utilize our mobile devices to create a casual game. Breaking down complex parts of an RPG battling game, I devised the most casual and mobile-friendly way for the player to battle with unique bugs against an AI enemy using only 3 simple buttons: attack, heal, and ultimate. In addition, because of my areas of study at Kennesaw State University, I wanted to use my artistic abilities in my game. I thought it would be interesting to see how traditional art looks in a mobile game on …

Uc-523: It 4983 Server Hardening, Manuel Chico, Gilbert Vuong, Harrison Jones, George Barber

C-Day Computing Showcase

The team was assigned the responsibility of securing a web server. This business website is hosted on a technology stack comprising Apache, MariaDB, Red Hat Linux, and PHP. Our initial task involves conducting a comprehensive assessment of the provided network to identify vulnerabilities and assess potential risks. Subsequently, we will develop a robust security policy plan in alignment with the standards set forth by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and industry best practices. Once the plan was approved, our group will proceed to implement the recommended changes to fortify the network, ensuring it complies with industry best …

Gr-461 Sudoku Solver Using Brute Force Algorithm With Backtracking Approach, Md Shamsul Alam, Md Jahirul Islam, Vyghni Sudha Kommineni, Jaswanthi Vellanki, Poka Sudheer

C-Day Computing Showcase

Sudoku is a fun game that challenges our brain to think logically. It only has numbers from 1 to 9 in a 9x9 matrix network where the nine numbers should not be repeated in the same column, row or each 3x3 submatrix. Although there are numerous methods to solve this problem, the most common method is the backtracking algorithm. So, we are using brute force algorithm to solve sudoku and then compare it with backtracking to ensure which algorithm gives best results.

Gr-493 Advancing Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Through Integrated Physical Factors And Wavelength Optimization, El Arbi Belfarsi

C-Day Computing Showcase

This work examines the effects of physical factors like skin tone, temperature, thickness, and humidity on the performance of GlucoCheck, a non-invasive glucose monitoring device using IR technology. It delves into how these variables influence light absorption and scattering in the skin, affecting IR image quality in GlucoCheck. The research addresses how skin humidity alters transmittance, and skin temperature and color diversely impact light absorption. These findings underscore the importance of considering these variables to improve glucose level predictions. We propose a data collection strategy using advanced sensors for real-time acquisition of these factors, integrating them into the algorithm for …

Uc-395 Ccse Reservation Application, Nicholas Kelley, Tykira Carreker, Keith Mutisya, Aaron Hyatt

C-Day Computing Showcase

The CCSE department tasked us with creating an application to streamline the reservation of the rooms and equipment maintained by the college. To achieve this, we developed a front-end application created with PHP that allows users to view available resources, and request reservations for them. We created and maintained a back-end database configured with MySQL through phpMyAdmin to allow for the easy integration with the front end. Through the project we created new functions in the application with the user in mind, to create the best possible application to fit the needs of the CCSE department.

Uc-400 Electric Vehicle Team, Brandon A Solon, Austin D Klein, Caleb Mcmaster

C-Day Computing Showcase

The KSU Electric Vehicle Team is developing a fully autonomous electric go-kart to compete in the Autonomous Karting Series (AKS). Our team will be making two programs for the kart’s software stack. These programs include a race line optimizer, which can take the centerline of a track and generate a minimum curvature path for it to follow to get around the track faster, as well as a race controller which can switch navigation algorithms automatically based on the current conditions of the race.

Uc-413 I Spy... Water Safety, Caden M. Robertson, Danny Winters, Denice Jaquez, Tahj Brown, Maksims D. L'Hernault

C-Day Computing Showcase

I Spy Water Safety is a game that teaches people about the importance of water safety around a lake. Our goal is to teach people proper water safety etiquette and lower the amount of water-related incidents.

Uc-426 Cybersecurity Park, Michael P. Leung, Kalil R. Masters, Robert Deason, Ian C. Skoonberg, Aiden D. Gohlke

C-Day Computing Showcase

We are presenting two additional modules to the Cyber Security Park, a long-running game project that is part of the realities lab. Whack-a-Malware is an arcade game where the player has to whack various malware, each with unique effects that mimic real-world malware. This includes Adware, Spyware, Ransomware, Computer Worms, and Trojan Horses. The player is equipped with two hammers that instantly destroy malware. But it goes on a three-second cooldown every time they destroy something. The player can reduce the cooldown by destroying adware as they are the main cause of slowing down the computer. Digital Footprints Private Investigator …

Uc-432 Ccse Reservation Application, Brandon R. Bunn, Ryan Kafka, Dina Levieva, Alyn Ovell, Olivia C. Venuti

C-Day Computing Showcase

This CCSE Reservation Application project is focused on creating a unified web application to simplify the reservation process for inventory devices and room time slots for faculty and staff at Kennesaw State University. This initiative combines two separate reservation systems into a single solution, encompassing a database, backend, and frontend. The database will store relevant information, the backend will handle data communication, and the frontend will provide a user-friendly interface for making reservations. Administrators will have access to an admin view for managing requests. The project has faced challenges, including resource constraints and team coordination issues. While the integration of …

Uc-433 Finding The Limits Of Ai For Web Development In 2023, Christopher S. Layson, Njagi Kagika, Christian Bush-Cunningham, Ismail O. Lawal, Adam Z. Nash

C-Day Computing Showcase

Our team was tasked with finding the limits of artificial intelligence for web development in 2023. This involved our team researching what the different parts of a website are, how to prompt an AI chatbot to provide us with source code, and how to put together a working prototype of an auction website by the end of our project. Our team produced various documents along the way that show our progress such as various slideshow files, documentation word docs, and a research report on our findings. After working with the AI to produce source code for our website, we have …

Uc-454 Resilient Infrastructures: Enhancing Akwaaba's Cyber Defenses, Christian Mckee, Mateen Begum, Marisa G. Diaz, Kelvin Nguyen, Shreya Patel

C-Day Computing Showcase

The project focuses on securing the server infrastructure of Akwaaba, a Caribbean-inspired steakhouse chain with locations in New York City, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. It involves assessing risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and establishing access policies for the on-premise servers. The student team will analyze the Red Hat Linux-based Virtual Machine hosting the WordPress website, which uses PHP, MariaDB, and Apache. Their objective is to prevent intrusions and data breaches that could compromise customer and business data. Furthermore, the team will perform Red and Blue team penetration testing to evaluate security measures and simulate potential attacks. They will incorporate the latest …

Uc-508 Memories: Echoes Of Resilience, Ethan J Hester, Joshua Tyler Padgett, Katelyn R Freeman, Sarah Crosby, Keith W Rhymer

C-Day Computing Showcase

Memories: Echoes of Resilience is a first-person narrative experience that takes players through different experiences of a boy with autism. The game aims to show how everyday interactions can be different to someone with autism. Experiences such as making friends in school, being in overstimulating environments, or managing adult life are experiences we want to simulate for the player. The player will be able to interact with the world around them but will also have to be aware of how their environment impacts them, so they don’t become overstimulated.

Ur-484 Ai Detection – Chat Gpt, Wylder Everett, Daniel Mode, Paul Nguyen, Alfred Johnson, Bilal Khan

C-Day Computing Showcase

With the emergence of large language models (LLM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants like ChatGPT, accompanying tremendous potentials are critical challenges. Indeed, these assistant systems can provide quality information with conveniences. However, the generated contents are highly problematic being seemingly indistinguishable from that of human. The implication of this issue is severe in science, education, and domains that value original contents. With such motivation, this project addresses the task of identifying ChatGPT-synthesized texts with a focus on education, specifically, in short-answer questions. The goal of the project is to develop an AI technology that identifies synthesized texts by comparing such …

Lung Dosimetry Model Of Inhaled 222rn For Workers At Selected Building Material Factories In Erbil City, Iraq, Sardar Qader Othman, Ali Hassan Ahmed, Sarbaz Ibrahim Mohammed

Polytechnic Journal

Radon gas can cause lung harm, leading to extensive research on the biological effects of radon exposure in human lungs under various environmental conditions. The study estimates radon progeny doses for workers in Erbil city's building materials industries, focusing on alpha particle energy deposition, particle clearance, and lung deposition. Using a home condition of 1 Bq.m-3, radon progeny particle-absorbed doses in the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar-interstitial sections, and lungs were determined in the first scenario. The 1 Bq.m-3 is replaced with the radon level for each factory to prepare its atmosphere in the second scenario. For the first scenario, the …

Electrofacies Analysis Using A Geostatistical Approach, Northern Iraq Case Study, Hussein S. Hussein

Polytechnic Journal

The distribution of petrophysical parameters is governed by lithology, hence understanding the spatial variation in lithology is essential for reservoir characterisation. This study points out the use of well logs to estimate the lithology of carbonate rocks (limestone, marly limestone, dolomite, and dolomitic limestone) found in Upper Cretaceous to Miocene formations at the Khabbaz Oil Field in Northern Iraq. Applying the multivariate regression technique to neutron, and density data enabled accurate lithology prediction. By using independent values (well log data) to predict a dependent value (lithology), this technique is a progression of regression analysis. The formations under study comprised a …

Spartan Daily, November 30, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 161, Issue 42

Minutes, Executive Committee Meeting, Thursday, November 30, 2023, College Of Liberal Arts Executive Committe

Executive Committee Minutes

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Demographics And Risk Of Isolation Due To Sea Level Rise In The United States, Kelsea Best, Qian He, Allison C. Reilly, Deb A. Niemeier, Mitchell Anderson, Tom Logan

School of Earth & Environment Departmental Research

Within coastal communities, sea level rise (SLR) will result in widespread intermittent flooding and long-term inundation. Inundation effects will be evident, but isolation that arises from the loss of accessibility to critical services due to inundation of transportation networks may be less obvious. We examine who is most at risk of isolation due to SLR, which can inform community adaptation plans and help ensure that existing social vulnerabilities are not exacerbated. Combining socio-demographic data with an isolation metric, we identify social and economic disparities in risk of isolation under different SLR scenarios (1-10 ft) for the coastal U.S. We show …

What’S In A Word? A Study Of Emotional Valence, Trisha Patel, Cameron Smith, Olivia Williams, Raul Rodriguez-Calva

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Cognitive stress affects humans mentally and physically, and specifically may impact emotional recognition. Previous studies have focused on the perceived emotional valence of nouns vs. adjectives and the emotional recognition of photographs. While this has led to the creation of an emotional valence database, there has yet to be a study to explore how stress can change perceived emotional valence. Using data from the Affective Norms for English Words (ANEW), the Portland Arithmetic Stress Test (PAST), and the Montreal Imaging Stress Task (MIST), a study was created to explore how participants emotional valence of words would change after being placed …

Climate Change-Driven Cumulative Mountain Pine Beetle-Caused Whitebark Pine Mortality In The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, William W. Macfarlane, Brian Howell, Jesse A. Logan, Ally L. Smith, Cashe C. Rasmussen, Robert E. Spangler

Watershed Sciences Faculty Publications

An aerial survey method called the Landscape Assessment System (LAS) was used to assess mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae)-caused mortality of whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (59,000 km²; GYE). This consisted of 11,942 km of flightlines, along which 4434 geo-tagged, oblique aerial photos were captured and processed. A mortality rating of none to severe (0–4.0 recent attack or 5.0–5.4 old attack) was assigned to each photo based on the amount of red (recent attack) and gray (old attack) trees visible. The method produced a photo inventory of 74 percent of …

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda December 7, 2023, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews
• Other Business
• Adjourn

Access To A Regular Primary Care Physician Among Young People With Early Psychosis In Ontario, Canada, Rebecca Rodrigues, Jennifer N S Reid, Joshua C. Wiener, Suzanne Archie, Richard G Booth, Chiachen Cheng, Arlene G Macdougall, Lena Palaniyappan, Bridget L Ryan, Aristotle Voineskos, Paul Kurdyak, Saadia Hameed Jan, Kelly K. Anderson

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Publications

AIM: Access to a primary care physician in early psychosis facilitates help-seeking and engagement with psychiatric treatment. We examined access to a regular primary care physician in people with early psychosis, compared to the general population, and explored factors associated with access.

METHODS: Using linked health administrative data from Ontario (Canada), we identified people aged 14-35 years with a first diagnosis of nonaffective psychotic disorder (n = 39 449; 2005-2015). We matched cases to four randomly selected general population controls based on age, sex, neighbourhood, and index date (n = 157 796). We used modified Poisson regression to estimate prevalence …

Blind Mind? How Visual Imagery Affects Visual Processes, Katja Gehr, Molly Georgas

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Visual imagery exists on a spectrum: some individuals have very vivid and clear images, and others have very little to no visual imagery, which is the case in a condition called aphantasia. There is a current void in the literature relating to mental imagery when identifying or generating emotions and how attentional bias could impact emotional processing. We intend to investigate the effects of visual imagery on emotion processing using a dot-probe with emotional facial and word stimuli and an emotional priming task developed by Bulter and colleagues (2008). We hypothesize that: (1) high imagers will show a higher negative …

Assessment Of Green Spaces In Metro Nashville Public High Schools, Webster G. Andrews, Anna Lennon, Darlene Panvini

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Green spaces on and near school property have been correlated to student mental health and academic achievement. However, there is a gap in the literature investigating how quality and quantity of green space is related to socioeconomic status and school economic metrics in public high schools and the surrounding neighborhoods. Nashville public high schools located in higher socioeconomic areas and having greater financial resources were predicted to provide larger, higher quality green spaces. This study combined a quantitative analysis of neighborhood socioeconomic metrics, school socioeconomic metrics, and quantity of green space (assessed using iTree Canopy) with a qualitative field assessment …

Can You Hand-Le These Emotions? An Investigation On Hemispheric Dominance With Exposure To Visual Stimuli., Youstina Tadros, Hannah Potts, Savannah Campbell, Siena Deangelo, Carole Scherling Phd

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Understanding dominant handedness has important implications for surgery planning and patient groups like stroke (Agarwal, 2016; Harris & Eng, 2006). Right-handers predominantly present left-hemisphere language dominance (Knecht, 2000), while left-handers present bilateral or right hemisphere language dominance (Bidula, 2017). Hemispheric lateralization of function also extends to other cognitive domains, such as emotional processing, where there is one major theory. The valence lateralization hypothesis, looking at positive or negative emotional qualities, suggests left hemispheric dominance for positive emotions and right dominance for negative ones (Palomero-Gallagher, 2022). Similar to language hemispheric dominance, emotional processing may be lateralized in the brain according to …

Psychology: A Newly Developed Scale On Introversion, Emily Cloud, Niya Mckinley, Jenna Jemtrud, Mackenzie Cosgriff

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Introversion, the “preoccupation with inner ideas and emotions” (Henjum, 1982, pp. 39-40), is underrepresented in research. It has been considered in research and media to be a less desirable trait and failed achievement of extraversion (Noya & Vernon, 2019). Additionally, many measures fail to accurately present introversion as its own construct, but rather as merely a lack of extraversion. The current study aimed to develop and validate a measure on introversion in relation to extraversion, social involvement, social anxiety, and academic achievement. Belmont University Introductory Psychology students were asked to complete questionnaires on Qualtrics that measured demographics, introversion, extraversion, social …

Psychology: Religious Conflicts Amongst A Christian Campus, Cole Peterson, Alyssa Shearing, Sydney Willis, Melody Alvarez

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

The current study seeks to develop and validate a quantitative measure of religion on a Christian campus. As the influence of religion in multiple aspects of the world continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly important to gain an understanding of the experiences of college students within a Christian campus. It has been found that “exposure to new ideas that college provides were thought to lead students to question and ultimately abandon their traditional religious beliefs” (Maryl & Oeur, 2009). More research regarding the effect of religion specifically on a Christian campus is needed; therefore, a reliable and valid psychometric scale …

November 30, 2023, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.