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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 …
How Does User Control Reduce Irritation Of Mid-Roll Ads, Elijah Villanueva
How Does User Control Reduce Irritation Of Mid-Roll Ads, Elijah Villanueva
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Large video platforms like YouTube and Twitch rely extensively on advertising for revenue. Often, they deploy mid-roll advertising: ads that play in the middle of video content, interrupting it. Such interruptions can irritate consumers significantly. This project primarily involves conducting user testing of an already-developed YouTube browser extension that that gives users some control over when mid-roll ads play. We hope to ascertain how effectively the design mitigates user irritation from mid-roll ads. Tasks will involve recruiting people into a laboratory setting where they will use the browser extension, interviewing them about their experience, and manually extracting themes from the …
Propeller Characterization Lab, Stefanos Rosenbaum
Propeller Characterization Lab, Stefanos Rosenbaum
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This research focuses on creating an experiment to measure performance of an aircraft propeller on a specially designed stand. Results from the wind tunnel experiments measuring thrust, rotation speed and torque will enable students to create a database of propeller characteristics for use in aircraft design projects. Students in aerospace engineering are regularly assigned design projects powered by turboprop or propeller driven engines. There is not an easy way to verify design performance other than simplistic calculations or extrapolation of open-source wind tunnel data, and not a lot of data is available. Being able to correlate actual test data from …
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.
Mastering Undergraduate Algorithms: Improving Problem-Solving Skills And Fluency Through Scaffolding Learning Modules, Anissa Soungpanya
Mastering Undergraduate Algorithms: Improving Problem-Solving Skills And Fluency Through Scaffolding Learning Modules, Anissa Soungpanya
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The primary objective of the undergraduate algorithms course is to equip students with the ability to design and analyze algorithms, prove theorems about computation, and effectively communicate these algorithms and proofs to a human audience. In addition, the course aims to help students foster their fluency in the process of formulating and solving computational problems. Scaffolding exercises and activities that focus on these aspects could serve as useful learning tools in providing targeted feedback and helping students develop their confidence and fluency. To address the challenges that students encounter when solving algorithmic problems -- particularly in regard to problem decomposition …
Seismic Resilience Of Timber Structures, Mia Wootton, Allison Nocon, Mikayla Caruthers, Ava Fineza, Rebecca Slutsky, Min Thit Kant
Seismic Resilience Of Timber Structures, Mia Wootton, Allison Nocon, Mikayla Caruthers, Ava Fineza, Rebecca Slutsky, Min Thit Kant
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Wood houses dominate the construction landscape in the United States (U.S.), with over 94% of new homes constructed in 2022 being wood framed. New Zealand shares a similar construction landscape, with building practices for wood houses like those in California. Nevertheless, the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence damaged nearly three quarters of the housing stock in the region. A total of 150,000 homes were damaged, with about one fifth exceeding NZ$100,000 in damage. To assess the likelihood of economic losses of California’s timber houses, a shake table testing campaign is underway at the California Polytechnic State University Advanced Technology Laboratory in …
Reinforcement Learning For Autonomous Parking, Ravi Panchal
Reinforcement Learning For Autonomous Parking, Ravi Panchal
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This research project proposes the development of an adaptive reinforcement learning (RL)-based parking system designed to handle complex parking maneuvers that are often unaddressed in existing research. Unlike previous works that focus on isolated maneuvers such as reverse parking or parallel parking, this work presents a flexible framework where multiple parking types (reverse, parallel, diagonal) are addressed through independent agents and then integrated into a cohesive system. The primary gap addressed by this work is the integration of diverse parking maneuvers into a unified RL framework with adaptability to dynamic and varied parking environments. Additionally, this project introduces curriculum learning …
A Novel Hybrid Re-Entrant Double Arrowhead With Active Link Auxetic Metamaterial: Finite Element Approach, April Nguyen
A Novel Hybrid Re-Entrant Double Arrowhead With Active Link Auxetic Metamaterial: Finite Element Approach, April Nguyen
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Auxetic metamaterials are a category of material that exhibit a negative Poisson's ratio (NPR). NPR materials contract when compressed and expand when stretched. NPR properties are typically produced through a complex unit cell consisting of folds, internal angles, or other specially designed shapes with internal voids capable of collapsing in on themselves. Individual unit cells that display these properties are developed and stacked or layered in a repeating pattern such that a larger body can be manufactured, maintaining the same properties. NPR auxetic structures show either a stretch-dominated mechanism (SDM) or a bending-dominated mechanism (BDM). SDM-based NPR structures are favored …
Augmented Reality Application For Real-Time Coastal Data Visualization, Nithyasri Palanisamy
Augmented Reality Application For Real-Time Coastal Data Visualization, Nithyasri Palanisamy
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This project aims to develop an Augmented Reality (AR) application that overlays real-time coastal environmental data onto physical landscapes when viewed through AR devices such as smartphones and mixed reality headsets. By integrating data from machine learning models, computer vision-based event detection, coastal sensors, and geospatial mapping technologies, the application will provide users with an immersive and interactive experience, enhancing their understanding of coastal dynamics and environmental changes. The application will focus on observing coastal phenomena such as rip currents, tracking endangered coastal species and marine mammals, monitoring crowd levels on beaches, etc. Data sources will include NOAA's National Data …
Machine Unlearning: The Right To Be Forgotten, Colin Ngo
Machine Unlearning: The Right To Be Forgotten, Colin Ngo
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The objective of this SURP proposal is to investigate machine unlearning as a viable approach to support the right to be forgotten in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, many of which rely heavily on personal data. The capability to selectively remove user-specific information upon request—without necessitating full model retraining—is critical for safeguarding individual privacy and enhancing computational and energy efficiency. This project will undertake a systematic review of state-of-the-art unlearning techniques, evaluate their performance using standard benchmark datasets, and assess their feasibility in real-world applications. In addition, the project will provide participating students with practical experience in implementing and analyzing machine …
Evaluating The Accuracy Of Gen Ai Detecting Misinformation, Alan Sebastian
Evaluating The Accuracy Of Gen Ai Detecting Misinformation, Alan Sebastian
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This research project will investigate the ability of advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) to identify and assess misinformation across diverse forms of media, including text, images, and video. In an age where misleading content spreads rapidly across digital platforms, evaluating the reliability and integrity of AI systems tasked with fact-checking is critical. We will develop a comprehensive dataset composed of factual and misleading examples drawn from various well-known and reliable fact-checking organizations. Each item will be independently reviewed and transparently labeled to ensure reproducibility. We will then prompt a curated group of state-of-the-art LLMs—including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and …
3d Printing Scoliosis Braces, Zak Neddo, Jaylan Mo
3d Printing Scoliosis Braces, Zak Neddo, Jaylan Mo
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
As 3D printing technology continues to transform the healthcare industry, the need for FDA-compliant additive manufacturing facilities in public universities has become increasingly important. While private companies and medical research institutions have successfully integrated 3D printing for medical device prototyping and surgical planning, public universities—including Cal Poly—lack the dedicated infrastructure needed to support FDA-regulated medical manufacturing and research. This project aims to bridge that gap by researching, designing, and implementing a dedicated FDA-compliant section within Cal Poly’s multi-purpose 3D Printing Facility. Over the course of eight weeks, student researchers will study FDA regulations, design an optimized facility layout, and implement …
Deep Learning In Eye-Tracking Biomarkers For Anomaly Detection, Jay Rajesh
Deep Learning In Eye-Tracking Biomarkers For Anomaly Detection, Jay Rajesh
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This research project proposes the development of a novel, data-driven framework for detecting concussions using machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models applied to high-resolution eye-tracking data. Unlike traditional concussion assessments that rely on subjective evaluations, this work seeks to identify objective, quantifiable biomarkers derived from ocular dynamics—such as saccadic velocity, smooth pursuit accuracy, and pupillary response—captured through advanced eye-tracking technology. The project will explore state-of-the-art feature extraction techniques and predictive modeling approaches to uncover subtle neuro-ocular signatures associated with mild traumatic brain injury. By combining principles from biomedical signal processing, artificial intelligence, and neurophysiology, this work advances current …
Designing For Maintainability, Kyle Marshall
Designing For Maintainability, Kyle Marshall
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This research focuses on creating an experiment to measure performance of an aircraft propeller on a specially designed stand. Results from the wind tunnel experiments measuring thrust, rotation speed and torque will enable students to create a database of propeller characteristics for use in aircraft design projects. Students in aerospace engineering are regularly assigned design projects powered by turboprop or propeller driven engines. There is not an easy way to verify design performance other than simplistic calculations or extrapolation of open-source wind tunnel data, and not a lot of data is available. Being able to correlate actual test data from …
A Biomimetic Fe Model Of The Human Foot For Kinematic And Footwear Analysis, Brady K. Nakamura
A Biomimetic Fe Model Of The Human Foot For Kinematic And Footwear Analysis, Brady K. Nakamura
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The idea of the present proposal is to develop a biomimetic foot model and validate the model accuracy in predicting plantar stresses on the foot, using insole pressure sensors. The incidences of foot pain can often be coupled with uncomfortable footwear and prolonged usage of a shoe may be associated with long-term musculoskeletal disorders in the lower limb. While multiple studies have tracked the progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA) or midfoot OA and have studied the effect of orthotic treatment on the foot pain across individuals [1], there are few biomimetic models of the foot that can study and associate …
Relational Algebra Interpreter, Sydney Lynch
Relational Algebra Interpreter, Sydney Lynch
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
We would like to build a compiler for relational algebra that converts it to SQL. This compiler will be used in database labs to give the students hands-on experience to write relational algebra code. Current relational algebra compilers that are open source are not very good and are hard for the students to use.
Refurbishing And Deploying Oceanographic Equipment, Matthew Moore
Refurbishing And Deploying Oceanographic Equipment, Matthew Moore
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
In this SURP project, a student will help catalog, refurbish, test, and then deploy oceanographic equipment into Morro Bay and nearby coastal regions. In 2024, the Talke lab inherited approximately $300-400k of oceanographic equipment (sticker price) that was originally bought between 2000-2020. Instruments include multiple pressure gauges, velocity instruments, salinity-temperature-turbidity gauges, particle sizers, and a sonar for making bathymetric measurements. Help is needed to check (“talk to”) these instruments, determine which still work, and then field deploy them into the central coast., For some instruments, additional hardware (batteries, cables) and communication adapters may be needed. Because instrument software is often …
Orbital Mechanics And Ai, Daniella Luciani, Cliodhna Mcguigan
Orbital Mechanics And Ai, Daniella Luciani, Cliodhna Mcguigan
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Traditional orbital mechanics courses typically start with simpler problems that can be solved on paper, gradually progressing to more complex problems that require computational tools. In the AERO department, we have traditionally used MATLAB for these computational tasks. However, the industry is increasingly shifting toward platforms like Python for coding these types of problems. Additionally, with the rapid rise of AI, tools like ChatGPT are now at the forefront of code generation. To stay ahead, students need to learn how to generate code using AI and assess whether the generated code is functioning as expected. This SURP will have students …
Light-Activated Self-Folding Of Polystyrene-Based Shape Memory Polymers: A Comparison Of Laser Induced Graphene And Marker Patterns, Amelia Lodwick
Light-Activated Self-Folding Of Polystyrene-Based Shape Memory Polymers: A Comparison Of Laser Induced Graphene And Marker Patterns, Amelia Lodwick
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are a class of stimuli-responsive materials capable of undergoing programmable shape transformations upon thermal activation. Among various heating methods, light-induced activation provides a contact-free, spatially selective, and controllable approach for triggering self-folding behavior, making it particularly valuable for applications in soft robotics, aerospace structures, and biomedical devices. Despite the growing interest in SMPs, a systematic investigation into the influence of photothermal patterning materials, light intensity, and heat distribution on self-folding behavior remains limited. This research aims to explore the self-folding response of a commercially available SMP by employing photothermal materials such as carbon black and laser-induced …
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Ultrasound-Hot Plate And Flacktek Mixing In Nanocomposite Panel Fabrication, Jacky Liang, Wyatt Barnes
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Ultrasound-Hot Plate And Flacktek Mixing In Nanocomposite Panel Fabrication, Jacky Liang, Wyatt Barnes
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Nanomaterials have found widespread applications, particularly carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in structural applications, which have gained significant traction over the past few decades [1] [2]. Numerous experimental [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] and analytical studies [11] have demonstrated that incorporating CNTs into an epoxy matrix can significantly enhance the mechanical properties of the composite. This study evaluates and compares the effectiveness of nanocomposite panels fabricated using two different fabrication techniques: ultra-sonication combined with a hot plate process, and the FlackTek mixer. The primary objective of the research is to investigate the impact of these processing methods on the …
Exploring Epic’S Effect On Student Confidence And Interest In Stem, Alejandra Zuñiga
Exploring Epic’S Effect On Student Confidence And Interest In Stem, Alejandra Zuñiga
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Obtaining diverse representation in STEM fields is an ongoing challenge. Black and Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce, and women continue to have low numbers in jobs within computing and engineering fields (Pew Research Center). Diverse representation in engineering is not only important to ensure equity but also serves as a benefit to the field itself as it brings diverse ideas and opinions. Achieving diverse representation in STEM can be aided with targeted STEM education programs that introduce all students (including those from historically marginalized backgrounds) to the world of STEM.
Additive Manufacturing Of Multi-Material Aircraft Sandwich Structures, Dhriti Mandalam Surendranath Kumar, Cody Van Dyck
Additive Manufacturing Of Multi-Material Aircraft Sandwich Structures, Dhriti Mandalam Surendranath Kumar, Cody Van Dyck
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
This SURP proposal is centered around the exploration of the application of 3D printing composite part processing techniques to produce multi-material sandwich structures for high performance applications such as civilian and military aircraft. These processing techniques have the potential to significantly reduce the costs and the environmental impact of existing conventional autoclave composite processing techniques. The exploration of new ‘out-of-autoclave’ composite part processing techniques may help to reduce processing costs and the environmental impact of processing, as well as broaden the engineering applications of cellular core materials beyond their existing engineering applications. 3D printing directly onto sandwich core materials will …
Impact Of Lab Design & Prior Engineering Exposure On Epic Outcomes, Ari Nagle, Tim Pontes, Lena Roberts
Impact Of Lab Design & Prior Engineering Exposure On Epic Outcomes, Ari Nagle, Tim Pontes, Lena Roberts
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Prove that the Engineering Possibilities in College Camp has positively influenced student interest in engineering with the goal of encouraging more students to pursue careers in the field.
Hpc Configuration And Automated System Administration, Matty Witt, Deep Singh, Christopher Imirian
Hpc Configuration And Automated System Administration, Matty Witt, Deep Singh, Christopher Imirian
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
With the exponential growth in the use of computing, there is a growing need for undergraduate students to enter the workforce with experience with more complicated computing architectures. The CFD research group in the Aerospace Engineering Department received an HPC system and related computing hardware through the Air Force Research Lab. This system consists of three components: (1) a cluster compute engine with 256 CPU cores, 3.2 TB of RAM, 4 Tesla A100 GPUs, and 200 Gbps InfiniBand network backplane; (2) a high performance storage platform with 540 TB of raw storage, 200 Gbps InfiniBand network, and BeeGFS parallel cluster …
Hand-Tracking And Extended Reality Interfa, Alexander Bloomer, Alberto Cornejo
Hand-Tracking And Extended Reality Interfa, Alexander Bloomer, Alberto Cornejo
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 …
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 …
Tvac Testing With Stella, Emily Lieber, Roshan Jaiswal
Tvac Testing With Stella, Emily Lieber, Roshan Jaiswal
College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) testing is a staple in testing for spacecraft components and parts. Prior to flying in space, each spacecraft must show that their system will be able to perform while experiencing a large temperature swing from -100 to 100 C. In the fall of 2023, the AERO department’s new Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) was completed and ready to begin system checkout and testing. Over the past 1.5 years, the TVAC system has undergone short-duration tests to refine operational procedures and build general knowledge of the system. Starting this summer, the system will begin its first long-duration tests. …