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Building Impact: Embedding Design Phd Researchers In Industry Contexts, Leah Heiss, Troy Mcgee, Rowan Page, Nyein Aung, Daphne Flynn

Learn X Design Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Design From Waste Materials: Situation, Problem, And Solution, Luke Feast, Linda Nhu Laursen

Learn X Design Conference Series

No abstract provided.

The Dialectics Of Creativity: The Abstract And The Concrete, Ian Gonsher

Learn X Design Conference Series

No abstract provided.

Review Of "Untold: Northeastern Ontario’S Military Past. Volume One, 1662 - World War I" And "Untold: Northeastern Ontario’S Military Past. Volume Two, World War Ii - Peacekeeping" By Dieter K. Buse And Graeme S. Mount, Curtis B. Robinson

Canadian Military History

Review of Untold: Northeastern Ontario’s Military Past. Volume One, 1662 - World War I and Untold: Northeastern Ontario’s Military Past. Volume Two, World War II - Peacekeeping by Dieter K. Buse and Graeme S. Mount

The Novel Game Design Lab, Joshua Whorton

Symposium of Student Scholars

The Novel Game Design Lab studies how we can combine new technology and novel approaches to game design to create new and interesting gaming experiences. For this year’s symposium, we will be exhibiting Relic 2D, a platform for a variety of studies, including studies of engaging minimalist narratives and game play, as well as player performance and accessibility issues. The overall aim of projects done using Relic 2D is to identify techniques and technologies that let developers achieve a high degree of playability and polish with less development time. We will also be showing preliminary work for TechnoWizard, a VR …

Interaction In Games: Custom Driving Controller, Christian Crank

Symposium of Student Scholars

The problem I am trying to solve pertains to the high entry costs and the requirements to fully enjoy driving games. Driving games always sound like a fun experience, but without the right controller the game feels lackluster, uncomfortable, and not quite immersive. The problem is, if someone wants a gaming experience that makes the game feel natural and sensory, they may need to drop hundreds to thousands of dollars. Furthermore, they don’t even know if the expensive equipment will provide them with the experience they want. These expensive controllers are set up in a way to be universal and …

Interaction In Games: Digital Board Game Hybrid, Ryan Whisenhunt, Logan Haines

Symposium of Student Scholars

The realm of digital board game hybrids is a relatively new field, and a majority of games currently use computerization for casual board games or accentuating flavor. There is still plenty of room to use these ideas for more complex board games and means. In this study, we explore the avenues in which digital implementation of physical games can provide a streamlined and accessible gameplay experience. Participants in the study will be given a chance to play a short version of the game. A retrospective will be conducted after, where respondents are interviewed on how well the computer supported the …

Role Of Alloy Oxidation On Performance Of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells For Clean Energy Generation, Mason Cox, Duy Pham, Tyler Slivers, Ashish Aphale, Arzoo Perveen

Symposium of Student Scholars

As the global demand for electricity grows, the need to lower carbon emissions become increasingly important. To face this challenge many research and development projects have explored alternative sources of clean energy to integrate into existing energy infrastructure. One such alternative is solid oxide fuels cells (SOFCs) which have emerged as a potential energy conversions system using fuels such as hydrogen for its power generation processes. Electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen from the air generates electricity, producing water (H2O) as the by-product. Typically operating within a temperature range of 500-900°C, SOFCs can regularly produce power without the need for …

Comparison Of Different Weighting Scales When Measuring Mental Workload, Isabella Duque

Symposium of Student Scholars

Mental workload, a concept within the field of human factors and ergonomics, refers to the cognitive and perceptual demands that individuals experience while performing various tasks in the workplace. Assessing mental workload holds a significant role in designing occupational tasks, as inappropriate levels can impact job performance, employee well-being, and even workplace safety. By assessing and optimizing mental workload, organizations can enhance productivity, reduce errors, and foster a healthier work environment. The NASA Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) and the Surgery Task Load Index (SURG-TLX) are two tools used to subjectively assess mental workload. Both tools offer unweighted and weighted mental …

Controlled Radiation Capsule For Precision And Rapid Cancer Treatment, Hoseon Lee, Zsolt Kollar, Bailey R. White, Junia Nguyen, David Roque, Sowjanya Palagani

Symposium of Student Scholars

This research aims to transform cancer treatment through the optimization of brachytherapy, with a focus on reducing treatment duration, setup complexities, and financial burdens, all while emphasizing patient safety. Patients living at a distance from radiation clinics, particularly those undergoing extended Low Dose Radiation brachytherapy, often struggle with the formidable financial challenges associated with securing nearby accommodations. In response to these issues, the research introduces a radiation capsule designed to condense the conventional six-month treatment period to approximately just one week, thereby significantly reducing the duration of required accommodations. This capsule is especially relevant considering the construction cost of $40 …

Blockchain And Ethereum Vulnerabilities, Daniel Chen

Symposium of Student Scholars

Blockchain and Ethereum (ETH) technology stands poised to revolutionize the digital world, offering unprecedented decentralization, transparency, and immutability of data across various industries; however, new technologies raise new security concerns. By overcoming key vulnerabilities in ETH, it allows a multitude of groundbreaking technologies such as Web3, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Decentralized Apps (dApps), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and cryptocurrency wallets to become commonplace. This revolutionary crypto-dependent future of the internet relies on finding solutions to security vulnerabilities. We aim to pinpoint key security flaws and develop robust smart contract solutions within the Ethereum blockchain to enable the widespread adoption of Blockchain technology.

Kwad - Ksu All Weather Autonomous Drone, Nick Farinacci, Sebastian Gomez, Stewart Baker, Ed Sheridan

Symposium of Student Scholars

"KWAD" or "KSU all-Weather Autonomous Drone" project was sponsored by Ultool, LLC to the KSU Research and Service Foundation to create a lightweight drone capable of capturing HD video during all-weather operations. The conditions of all-weather operation include rainfall of one inch per hour and wind speeds of up to twenty miles per hour. In addition, a global minimum structural safety factor of two is required to ensure the system's integrity in extreme weather conditions. Potential mission profiles include autonomous aerial delivery, topological mapping in high moisture areas, security surveillance, search and rescue operations, emergency transportation of medical supplies, and …

Impact Of Traffic On Air Pollutant, Pm10 In And Around Schools, Lily Wisner, Drew Peake, Ali Rana

Symposium of Student Scholars

This research study investigates the influence of traffic on Particulate Matter, specifically PM₁₀ in and around school during the drop-off and pickup hours. The study will focus on in and around an Atlanta local elementary school. PM₁₀ is a fine particulate matter produced from engine emissions that may pose significant health risks, particularly to children and individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma. To monitor the concentrations of PM₁₀ emissions, we will employ Purple Air monitoring sensors. Data collection will include monitoring of PM₁₀ levels during morning (drop off) and evening (pick up) peak hours, …

Spartan Daily, November 29, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 161, Issue 41

Commonwealth Times 2023-11-29

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

2023 November 29 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Cap Study Abroad In Santiago, Chile - An Engineering Student’S Reflection, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Undoubtedly, my study abroad program based in Santiago, Chile, stands as one of the most transformative events in my lifetime.

Fall 2023 Student Scholar Symposium Abstract Volume, Chapman University Center For Undergraduate Excellence

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

No abstract provided.

Preparing Uk Students For The Workplace: The Acceptability Of A Gamified Cybersecurity Training, Oliver J. Mason, Siobhan Collman, Stella Kazamia, Ioana Boureanu

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

This pilot study aims to assess the acceptability of Open University’s training platform called Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training course (GICAST), as a means of improving cybersecurity knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in undergraduate students using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A mixed-methods, pre-post experimental design was employed. 43 self-selected participants were recruited via an online register and posters at the university (excluding IT related courses). Participants completed the Human Aspects of Information Security Questionnaire (HAIS-Q) and Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) Scale. They then completed all games and quizzes in the GICAST course before repeating the HAIS-Q and …

“Change Takes Time And Effort And Personnel”: An Interview With Maggie Lynch About The Power And Promise Of Oer, Zoe Speidel

OER & Beyond - Blog Archive

As an adjunct at Clark College, I was rst introduced to OER through their OER Community of Practice—and I never looked back! I’ve been so impressed with the efforts of librarians and faculty across Clark’s campus to expand the reach of OER. I especially appreciate that OER at Clark is not only about providing students with no-cost course materials, but that it is also about promoting open pedagogy and the agency it gives to students as they help direct their own learning. Below is an interview with Maggie Lynch, Clark College’s OER Fellow.

Ksu University Band & Ksu Wind Symphony

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Daniel Lee, conductor

David Kehler & Rachel Sorenson, guest conductors

The Lumberjack, November 29, 2023

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

Residential Metals Abatement Program Investigation Summary Report (Non-Residential Parcels – Indoor Soil) - Silver Bow Montessori, Environmental Resource Management (Erm)

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Blobcut: A Contrastive Learning Method To Support Small Blob Detection In Medical Imaging, Teng Li, Yanzhe Xu, Teresa Wu, Jennifer R Charlton, Kevin M Bennett, Firas Al-Hindawi

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Medical imaging-based biomarkers derived from small objects (e.g., cell nuclei) play a crucial role in medical applications. However, detecting and segmenting small objects (a.k.a. blobs) remains a challenging task. In this research, we propose a novel 3D small blob detector called BlobCUT. BlobCUT is an unpaired image-to-image (I2I) translation model that falls under the Contrastive Unpaired Translation paradigm. It employs a blob synthesis module to generate synthetic 3D blobs with corresponding masks. This is incorporated into the iterative model training as the ground truth. The I2I translation process is designed with two constraints: (1) a convexity consistency constraint that relies …

Undergraduate Experiences Of Black Women At Pwi Campuses, Nilsa Laine

Honors Projects in History, Literature, and the Arts

Black women in modern-day American society face various forms of oppression as a result of misogynoir, the disliking of or bias against black women. A smaller society of our modern societies is college campuses. Predominantly white institutions (PWIs) specifically have a structure that results in a unique yet universal cultural experience for Black women. This research will answer the question: are there commonalities between Black women in their undergraduate experiences at PWI campuses? Qualitative research will be conducted with methodology including archival research and interviews to collect data. Intersectionality theory, Invisibility theory, and Black feminist thought/theory will be used as …

How Science Education Impacts The Religious Beliefs Of Students, Sahithi Kunisetty, Alexa Neal, Benjamin Ravas

Content presented at the Roesch Social Sciences Symposium

This is a literature review exploring the conflict between science and religion. It seeks to understand how a science education influences a student's level of religious beliefs. Furthermore, it provides reasons as to why one would have less access to a science education, and how religion can restrict one from learning about science.

Robust Zero Modes In Non-Hermitian Systems Without Global Symmetries, Jose D. H. Rivero, Courtney Fleming, Bingkun Qi, Liang Feng, Li Ge

Publications and Research

We present an approach to achieve zero modes in lattice models that do not rely on any symmetry or topology of the bulk, which are robust against disorder in the bulk of any type and strength. Such symmetry-free zero modes (SFZMs) are formed by attaching a single site or small cluster with zero mode(s) to the bulk, which serves as the “nucleus” that expands to the entire lattice. We identify the requirements on the couplings between this boundary and the bulk, which reveals that this approach is intrinsically non-Hermitian. We then provide several examples with either an arbitrary or structured …

An Exploratory Analysis Of Temporal And Spatial Patterns Of Autonomous Vehicle Collisions, Sharareh Kermanshachi, Ronik Ketankumar Patel, Sai Sneha Channamallu, Muhammad Arif Khan, Apurva Pamidimukkala

SAGE Open Access Agreement Publications-Archive

Recent advancements in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology have the potential to reduce road accidents caused by human error. However, to enhance their safety and performance, it is crucial to understand the patterns of AV collisions. This study examines AV collisions by analyzing their temporal and spatial patterns. Based on reports from the California DMV between 2014 and 2022, the analysis reveals that rear-end collisions are the most common type, while incidents involving pedestrians and overturned vehicles are rare. The majority of collisions involve mid-sized vehicles, and AVs are responsible for a minority of accidents. The study also identifies clusters of …

California Assembly Bill 3121’S Claim For Black Redress: The Case For A State Truth And Reconciliation Commission And Housing Vouchers, Jessica Robertson

San Diego Law Review

On September 30, 2020, Assembly Bill 3121 (AB 3121) established the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (Task Force). AB 3121 charges the Task Force with three duties: (1) identify and synthesize evidentiary documentation of “[t]he institution of slavery . . . that existed within the United States and the colonies that became the United States from 1619 to 1865, inclusive”; (2) recommend ways to educate the public of its findings; and (3) recommend “appropriate remedies in consideration of the task force’s findings on the matters described in this section.” Per these duties, the Task …

Healthcare Reparations In California, Chelsea J. Gaudet

San Diego Law Review

The Reparations Task Force has recommended several key areas in which the state of California can offer reparations for its systemic abuse of African Americans. The Interim Report issued by the Task Force highlights the discrepancy in health outcomes for White Californians versus Black Californians and attributes the difference not just to inequitable access, but also to a special compounding effect of physical and mental stress suffered solely by Black Californians as a result of systemic and personal environmental racial discrimination.

This Essay discusses the unique aspects of “weathering” and the insidious effect of racial bias in research meant to …