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Chess Observation Based Operable Technology (Cobot), Brandon Goerz, Jeremy Hay, Luke Jacobsen, Sean Kalkiewicz, Logan Steele

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

This project aims to develop an autonomous robotic chess system capable of interpreting board state and physically executing moves. With a focus in real time against a human opponent. Utilizing integrating computer vision, game logic, user friendly GUI, and a robotic arm.

Visualization For Formal Languages, Chris Pinto-Font, Andrew Bastien, Vincent Borrelli, Keegan Mcnear

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The primary goal is student comprehension of complex DFA concepts.

This project is important for students and professors because being able to visualize Deterministic Finite Automota (DFA) and how it is created and expressed can lead to better understanding of how parsing and computation works.

Student Code Online Review And Evaluation 2.0, Dorothy Ammons, Shamik Bera, Patrick Kelly, Rakan Alsharif

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The goal of this second rendition to S.C.O.R.E is to enhance the application by adding features such as:

• Cheat detections
• Roster imports
• Grade exports
• Custom rubrics

Srcis: Human-Robot Collaboration In Urban Search And Rescue Operations, Younghoon Cho, Yavanni Ensley, Jaylin Ollivierre

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Search and Rescue Coordinated Intelligence System (SRCIS) is a human-agent system designed to:

• Improve the effectiveness of real-time search and rescue operations.
• Integrate human judgement with robotic autonomy and capabilities
• Enable coordinated action and adaptive response in dynamic environments.

Revu: Project Development Platform, Arisa Laloo, Chervelle Pierre

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

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

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

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

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

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

Nocap: Article Fact-Checking With Ai, Thomas Chamberlain, Anthony Ciero, Varun Doddapaneni, Joshua Pechan

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Fact checking media is important for properly obtaining information

Create a website that uses AI knowledge to allow users to fact check an article

Give these articles an authenticity score and report on what is fact or fiction

Aggregate scores of articles by the same publisher in a database allowing users to view their scores and article authenticity reports

Java Oo Visualizer, Darian Dean, Ashley Mckim, Simon Gardling, Josh Kalinsky

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Current Challenge: Understanding the execution of an object-oriented program is challenging for students beginning their undergraduate CS degree

Common Issue: Students learn syntax but fail to see the underlying behavior of object creation, reference assignment, and method calls

Unified Solution: bridge the gap between abstract concepts and concrete understanding by animating the process of object instantiation, reference assignment, and results of method

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

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

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

Professors can give a visual aid in-class.

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

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

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

PROBLEM 

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

Fit Ar Navigation App (Fitarna), Vincenzo Barager, Dathan Dixon, Jacob Hall-Burns, Ethan Wadley

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Navigation Complexity: Large-scale academic facilities like the Evans Library present significant wayfinding challenges for new students and visitors.

GPS Limitations: Standard satellite-based navigation fails indoors due to signal attenuation and lack of floor-level granularity.

The Solution: FITARNA leverages Augmented Reality to provide intuitive, real-time visual guidance, bridging the gap between digital maps and the physical environment.

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

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

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

Panther Shuttle App, Joey Hilte, Chase Monigle, Tony Arrington, Jonathan Suo

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Florida Tech students rely on the campus shuttle system to travel between dorms, classrooms, and nearby housing areas. However, existing tools do not provide reliable real-time tracking or notifications about delays.

The Panther Shuttle App provides students with live shuttle locations, schedules, and alerts to improve campus transportation and reduce wait times.

Wallee. Personal Finance App, Emma Bahr, Matteo Caruso, Joshua Cajuste, Kyle Gibson

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Traditional finance apps assume fixed monthly income. Fail users with variable income:

a. Students

b.Freelancers

c. Gig workers

Require constant manual updates. Provide low adaptability to real-life finances

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

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

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

Brainbench - Llm Evaluation, Daniella Seum, Orion Powers

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

As large language models become more widely used, there is a growing need for reliable and consistent methods to evaluate their performance. Existing benchmarks often lack transparency, consistency across runs, or the ability to handle varied answer formats. BrainBench was developed to address these gaps by providing an automated, reproducible evaluation framework that enables fair comparison of models and deeper insight into their strengths and limitations.

Disruption Of The Lrrk2 Substrate Rab12 Facilitates Neurotransmission And Causes Hyperactivity In Mice, Xingjian Li, Yuanxin Chen, Huaixing Wang, Xue Zhang, Noah Guy Lewis Guiberson, Xianting Li, Jacqueline Burré, Junmin Peng, Hui Zhang, Zhenyu Yue

Department of Neuroscience Faculty Papers

RAB12 is a small GTPase and a validated substrate of LRRK2, a kinase genetically linked to Parkinson's disease (PD). While RAB12-LRRK2 signaling has been implicated in ciliogenesis and immune regulation, the neuronal function of RAB12 remains largely unexplored. Here, we investigated the role of RAB12 in synaptic physiology using Rab12 knockout (KO) mice. Rab12 KO mice developed normally but exhibited increased locomotor activity in adulthood. Electrophysiological recordings from striatal slices revealed enhanced presynaptic release probability and increased excitatory drive onto medium spiny neurons. Consistently, live-cell imaging of cultured cortical neurons revealed that Rab12 deletion facilitated, while Rab12 overexpression inhibited, synaptic …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, April 24, 2026, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Evaluating Drug Use Through Examination Of Local Water Sources: Drug Concentrations Within Biota Systems, Madeleine Freyhof

Honors Projects

Understanding drug usage based on drug concentrations found within biota samples grown in different concentrations of cocaine and benzoylecgonine. Drug policy then can be potentially based on how drug concentrations display drug usage for a specific community.

Examination Of Celebrity And Influencer Endorsements, Mackenzie Molnar

Honors Projects

This study examines the effects of celebrity and influencer endorsements on consumer attitudes and purchase intentions. A digital survey was distributed through Prolific to 210 U.S. participants ages 18–24. Participants viewed fictional advertisements featuring either a celebrity or an influencer endorsing a product and then rated each endorsement on familiarity, relatability, authenticity, believability, and likelihood of purchase. Results showed that endorsement type alone did not significantly affect believability, indicating that celebrities and influencers can be similarly effective in marketing. However, gender, media usage, and relatability significantly influenced consumer responses. Female participants responded more positively to influencer endorsements, while higher relatability …

Narrative Traditions In Francophone Africa And The Caribbean, Elizabeth Kill

Honors Projects

This research paper explores the cultural significance and the roles of folktales in francophone countries in Africa and the Caribbean. By analyzing recurring themes and character types in folktales, this study argues the importance of storytelling and traditional folklore in the shaping of a culture. Through close reading of a selection of folktales from a variety of francophone countries in Africa and the Caribbean, the research highlights themes of wisdom, greed, and explanations of the natural world, among others. Additionally, this paper touches on the historical importance of storytelling in cultures around the world. The research draws on information from …

“…You Lost Your Way On That River As You Would In A Desert…”: Spec Ops: The Line As A Post-Imperialist Adaptation And Response To Heart Of Darkness, Logan Grime

Honors Projects

As an adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, the military shooter video game Spec Ops: The Line grapples with adapting the themes and the narrative of an imperialist work into a modern post-imperialist context. By swapping England in Africa for America in the Middle East, the game criticizes America’s conduct of war in the Middle East by showing its similarities to the novella’s imperialism. Furthermore, Spec Ops: The Line focuses on America’s imperialism by adapting Heart of Darkness to an interactive format. “The horror” of violent imperialist action is placed upon the player as Spec Ops: The Line …

Pepper Spray Exposure And The Effect On Dna Profiling Of Blood, Brandon Schmakel

Honors Projects

Pepper spray is a common self defense tool used in both law enforcement and civilian settings, with the goal of incapacitating the sprayed individual. In real casework where pepper spray was used, a red-brown stain which tested positive presumptively for blood provided no DNA profile after further testing six months later. A previous graduate student, Emma Crawn, attempted to emulate these casework conditions and instead achieved a DNA profile with slight indications of inhibition or degradation. Further analysis of active pepper spray ingredients such as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) and Chloroacetophenone (CN) reveals that there are observed reactions, such as oxidation, …

Doc 2026-19 Proposal For New Bachelor Of Arts In Global Studies, University Of Dayton. College Of Arts And Sciences

Senate Documents

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies prepares students to become thoughtful global leaders who engage effectively across cultures and contexts in an increasingly interconnected world. Grounded in intercultural understanding, the program equips students with applied skills for diverse professional settings. Through pathways in Global Citizenship & Intercultural Communication and in Area Studies (Global Spanish and Hispanophone Studies, Global French and Francophone Studies, and Global German Studies) students develop the knowledge and experience needed for careers in international organizations, NGOs, public service, international law, healthcare, or education, among others.

2025-2026 Master Of Music Recital - Maria Savelyeva (Cello), Maria Savelyeva, Diego Suarez

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

Study On Influence Of Udl Hyd Raulic Parameters On Anti-Seepage Performance Of Slope Treate D With Cover Layer, Xiao Jie, Yan Dongq Ing, Chen Guanyi, Hu Linjie, Chang Jin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To explore the influe nce of hydraulic parameters of the drainage layer (UDL) on the anti-seepage performance of the capillary barrier cover (CBC) layer, the VG model was adopted to fit the soil-water characteristic curve and permeability function of soil based on the principle of unsaturated seepage in this paper. A simplified model of “fine-UDL-coarse ”-type CBC layer containing a UDL was established using Geo Studio finite element software. By carrying out the numerical simulation of seepage of expansive soil slope treated with the cover layer under heavy rain conditions, the influence rules of different hydraulic parameters of the UDL …

In-Situ Experimental Study On Static Pressure Bearing Characteristics Of Deep-Sea Super-Long Steel Casing, Su Bidi, Qiao Wei, Qiu Shumao, Lyu Xue, Chen Zhengui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To reveal the distribution characteristics of stress and strain, load characteristics, and influence mechanism of super-long and large-diameter steel casings during the construction process in deep-sea areas, the dynamic stress and strain of the casing body were dynamically monitored during the static pressure construction of the steel casing in deep-sea areas in this paper to calculate the stress distribution of the steel casing;meanwhile, finite element simulation was conducted using Abaqus software to analyze the variation characteristics of pile top load, side friction resistance, and end resistance during the static pressure process of the steel casing on the inclined rock surface …

Numerical Simulation Of Retraction Effect Of Corroded Prestressed Steel Strands Based On Cohesive Contact, Xu Dejun, Li Jun, Yi Jiafei, Zhang Xiangzhen, Zhao Biao, Lin Yitian, Dai Lizhao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Concrete cracking and bond degradation caused by corrosion lead to retraction slip of prestressed steel strands and changes in transfer length. Simulating the retraction effect of corroded prestressed steel strands is a difficulty in current research. A numerical model for corroded prestressed concrete (PC) components based on Cohesive contact was established. The effects of different corrosion locations and corrosion rates on the retraction slip and transfer length of prestressed steel strands were analyzed. The rationality of the model was verified based on existing experimental data. Results indicate that Cohesive contact can effectively simulate the retraction effect of prestressed steel strands …

Operation Surge/Wish You Were Here, Matthew W. Lopez Mr.

B.A./B.S. Practicum Group Exhibit (ART 499)

Artist Statement Matthew Lopez

This collection of videos and posters was created with active duty members and veterans primarily in mind. The gallery installation invites viewers to sit, interact, and exist in the space. The setup encourages lingering, allowing laughter, silence, and reflection to coexist within the environment.

The first video parodies the earnest style of 1940s military training films. In it, I invented a fictional VA program called Operation S.U.R.G.E., using deadpan humor to highlight how absurd and disorienting college (and civilian life in general) can feel after leaving the military. The transition is ridiculous, and I wanted that …

Structural Consequences Of Economic Crisis And Us Militarization In The Caribbean: Drug Scarcity, Crime Escalation, And Narco-Entrepreneurship In Puerto Rico, Victor M. Vazquez, Howard Campbell

Departmental Papers (S&A)

No abstract provided.