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High-Throughput Assessment Of Developmental Stages Of Nscs Via Promoter-Reporter Assay System Using Recombinant Lentiviruses, Emily Serbinowski, Pranav Joshi, Kyeong Nam Yu, Yana Sichkar

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Many drugs and chemicals currently available have not been fully evaluated for their toxic effects on the developing brain. Expensive and low-throughput in vivo studies are still being used to evaluate developmental neurotoxicity (DNT). Thus, there is a need to develop an in vitro assay system which is economically feasible and high- throughput. Among various cellular models used for in vitro assay, human neural stem cells (NSCs) are highly desired due to their ability to self-renew and differentiate into neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. In vitro assessment of developmental stages (proliferation and differentiation) of human NSC is highly important to predict …

Layer-By-Layer Printing Of Alginate For Cancer Cell Migration Assays, Yana Sichar, Alexander Roth, Emily Serbinowski, Kyeong Nam Yu

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Rapid assessment of the invasion potential of various cancers in three-dimensional (3D) cell culture via layer-by-layer printing of cells encapsulated in hydrogels has been studied. Microarray bioprinting technology on microwell chips has been explored to create 3D cancer-like tissue structures and study cancer cell migration. Alginate, a negatively charged biopolymer, forms hydrogels via ionic crosslinking. Oxy-methacrylated alginate (OMA) is polymerized via near-ultraviolet light in the presence of photoinitiators. Our goal is to demonstrate rapid creation of cancer tissuelike structures via microarray 3D-bioprinting and develop a high-throughput, 3D cancer cell migration assay. To achieve this goal, layer-by-layer cell culture conditions were …

Effect Of Salt Concentration On The Composition Of Elastin-Like Polypeptides In The Condensed Coacervate Phase, Louise L. Beckstrom, Adam Maraschy, Daniel P. Miller

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Elastin-Like Polypeptides (ELPs) are thermo-responsive polymers which could potentially be used as vehicles for drug delivery. The nanoparticle vehicles are called micelles and the basic structure is made of ELP-foldon. This ELP-foldon has a head group (foldon) that is hydrophilic and three tails (ELP) that are hydrophobic. Above a certain temperature, the transition temperature (Tt), the hydrophobic tails aggregate together to form spheres with the hydrophilic headgroups on the outside. Inside the micelles, linear ELP and drugs can be captured. Although micelles can form without linear ELP, they are bigger when it is present. At lower temperatures the ELPs are …

Explaining Simulator Sickness, Jonathan Cohen

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Subjects who participate in driving simulation experiments often experience symptoms similar to motion sickness, called “simulator sickness.” However, the exact cause of these symptoms is unknown, which makes it difficult to predict whether a subject will experience them, or to warn them of the likelihood of experiencing those symptoms. A possible relationship between motion sickness and simulator sickness has been conjectured, based on the similarity of the symptoms, but not proven. In this study, we examined whether subjects in CSU simulator experiments who reported a history of motion sickness were more likely to experience the symptoms of simulator sickness. We …

Privacy-Aware Human Tracking Using Kinect And Android Smart Watches, Mudenda Martin Bbela

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Using the Microsoft Kinect® in conjunction with an Android Wear device, this project aims to design a Privacy Aware 3D motion tracking application with haptic feedback functionality used to reduce prevalence of Back Injuries in Caregivers. The System will use a registration method to ensure the caregiver is both uniquely tracked and abstract from most of the information used by the application.

Characterization Of Aerospike Nozzle Flows, Donald Grimes, Maggie Kolovich, Justin Flaherty, Umesh Balar, Hitarthsinh Chudasama

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Aerospike nozzles possess many qualities that make them more desirable and efficient than conventional bell-shaped rocket nozzles. Aerospike nozzles have been studied since the 1960s, but problems and limitations with experimentation often led to abandoning further efforts on aerospike nozzles and implementing much more familiar bell-shaped nozzles. In fact, aerospike nozzles have yet to be used in flight—they have only undergone ground testing. The goal of our research is to develop multiple additively manufactured aerospike nozzles and characterize the flow experimentally, numerically, and computationally. Schlieren photography and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) are used to experimentally characterize the flow, ANSYS CFD …

Gpu Assisted High Performance Rsa Encryption, Zhe Zhao, Alec Mcgrady

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

GPU has become highly popular due to its parallel computing ability. It accelerates operations in large scale. Many applications associate with intensive computations. RSA cryptosystem is one of them that can benefit from its utility. The purpose of this research is to implement RSA encryption and decryption by utilizing GPU to enhance the performance of the process. Since RSA public key and private key operations actually consist of large integer multiplications in a finite field, this research explores the efficient algorithms and implementations of the high performance GPU large integer multiplications. Our work has been implemented on the following three …

Ground Reaction Force Measurement With A Piezoelectric Insole, Mohamad Khattab

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

The objectives of this research project are to design and build an instrumented shoe to measure the vertical ground reaction force (GRF) associated with a person walking or running. Sensor outputs are calibrated to actual GRF with an artificial neural network. Currently, GRF measurements require special equipment such as force plates or scientific treadmills. A force plate measures GRF over a limited area. A shoe insole fitted with sensors was identified as a good solution that allows free-range walking over arbitrary surfaces. Piezoelectric film sensors were chosen due to their low cost, flexibility and for being self-powered. Eight sensors were …

Prediction Of Muscle Torque Production For The Control Of A Paralyzed Arm, Andrew Aylward, Kyra Ruby

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a method of restoring function to muscles using electrical pulses delivered through an implanted controller. FES has shown potential for enabling people with high spinal cord injuries to perform basic reaching motions essential to everyday tasks. In order to determine the necessary muscle activations an FES neuroprosthesis must produce to cause a desired arm motion, we must first be able to predict the amount of torque that muscles can produce at each joint. The torque production varies depending on the state of the system. Gaussian Process Regression models were trained with data gathered using a …

Correcting Reaching Movements Using Force Sensors And Robot Simulation, Megan Carrick

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

People who have suffered high spinal cord injuries are unable to move their limbs. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) activates paralyzed muscles by electrical current and is a way to restore some function to a paralyzed arm. This research was conducted to develop a way for a caregiver to correct reaching movements to a person with paralyzed arms. We asked participants to take part in this study to help obtain data to test the learning feedback system. We represented a paralyzed arm with a Barrett Medical Proficio robot. The robot is programmed to reach out and purposely miss a target. The …

Wrist-Mounted Feedback System: Monitoring Force And Torque In Six Degrees Of Freedom, Christopher Schroeck

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

This project developed a wrist-mountable, six Degrees of Freedom (DoF) feedback system that monitors force and torque. This system is designed to be used by nontechnical operators to correct movements of a paralyzed arm under the control of a functional electrical stimulation (FES) neuroprosthesis. The resulting corrections are recorded and processed by additional programs so as to improve the accuracy of future movements controlled by the FES system. The feedback system was tested on a robotic arm that is programmed to simulate a paralyzed human's arm. These tests checked the sensor for accuracy, reliability, durability, ease of use, and stability. …

A Cross-Regional Comparison Of Fabricated Metals' Manufacturing Sector Resiliency, Linda Ann Holt

2010-2016 Archived Posters

Fabricated metals manufacturing employment in the U.S. declined after the 2008 recession. Within a complex adaptive systems framework, this study compared job loss patters and workforce composition for two geographic regions. Statistically significant differences in post-recession recovery patterns and workforce demographics pointed to targeted economic incentive developments for regional manufacturing sectors.

Designing Genes That Encode Proteins For Biomedical Applications, Isaiah Traben

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

DNA is a crucial component of all known life. It encodes in genes the structure of the proteins necessary to perform many of the functions in a cell. Proteins are biological polymers consisting of a chain of amino acids. The specific sequence of the amino acids determines the structure and therefore function of the protein. The sequence of the amino acids of a protein is coded in DNA via triplets of the nucleotide bases known as codons, which each can represent only one amino acid. However, an amino acid can be represented by more than one codon, so there are …

Design And Development Of A Microfluidic Platform To Induce Mechanical Stimuli On Growing Axons, Edward Jira, Erin Tesny

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

In cases of injury and degenerative diseases, stresses can be placed on individual nerve cells in the human body that greatly, and often permanently, impact the function of the human nervous system. In order to treat these it is imperative to better understand the effects these stresses can have on the development and function of individual neurons. Because of the logistical difficulties of studying cells in-vitro, it has become increasingly popular to study neuronal cells in vivo using microfluidic devices. Current studies focus mainly on the impact of chemical signals on neurons. The focus of this study however, is to …

Design And Characterization Of Protein-Based Bioink, Ryan Martin, James Deyling

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) based, temperature responsive triblocks are an attractive alternative to current cell encapsulation hydrogels (bioinks) used in bioprinting, due to their natural physiological properties and their potential for higher cell viability. Many cell encapsulating hydrogels in current use, require UV light to initiate crosslinking which can be damaging to the encapsulated cells. Other materials irreversibly gel with a change in temperature potentially clogging the bioprinting instruments. ELP based hydrogels utilize temperature dependent gelation, but gel reversibly. Elastin is a natural material in human tissue which many protein scaffolds are made of. We are studying an ELP triblock consisting …

Glycerolipid Analysis Of Adaptation To Saline Changes In The Culture Conditions Of Algae, Scenedesmus Dimorphus, By Gc-Ms, Tyler Fitzgerald, Satya Girish Chandra Avula, Chandana Mannem

Undergraduate Research Posters 2016

Since fossil fuels are decreasing over time an alternative energy source will be soon required. The algae, Scenedesmus dimorphus, grows in freshwater and is known for its fast growth of glycerolipid content which is used for biodiesel production. After the algae is grown in optimal conditions, the released fatty acids and glycerolipids are transformed into fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) which are used as biodiesel. The FAMEs were quantitatively determined by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to determine the total glycerolipid content in the different algae samples. The samples that were analyzed include freshwater controls and saline adapted samples. Analysis …

Effects Of Altitude On Monarch Butterfly Aerodynamics, Brittany Greene

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

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Multifunctional Media For Water Quality Control, Spencer Jones

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

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Strength And Thermal Properties Of Engineered Cementitious Materials, Hannah Maxwell

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

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Rotary Vegetation System: Can It Speed Up The Absorption Of Indoor Air Pollutants?, Yusuke Nakamura

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

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Microstrip Patch Antenna Design And Analysis For Wireless Power Applications, Zachary Pinz

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

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The Subject Librarian Newsletter, Engineering And Computer Science, Fall 2016, Buenaventura "Ven" Basco

Libraries' Newsletters

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Mse Annual Report 2016, Department Of Materials Science And Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Department of Materials Science and Engineering Annual Reports

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• Faculty and Staff News
• Faculty Research
• Student News
• Senior Design Teams
• Graduate Student News
• Outreach
• Alumni News
• MSE by the Numbers
• Scholarships

Smart Fabrics For Colorimetric Detection, Breland Edwards

UROP Posters

Due to the prevalence of chemical warfare, soldiers often carry chemical sensing devices, to warn of oncoming nerve agents. However, these devices are cumbersome. A lightweight, wearable chemical sensing fabric that doubles as a protectant against toxins would be beneficial. This fabric can be created by incorporating (1) organophosphate hydrolase, an enzyme capable of degrading organophosphates and releasing an acidic by product, and (2) polyaniline, a color changing polymer that changes from purple to green in the presence of acid, into nylon or polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers. The first step is to produce fabrics containing polyaniline and demonstrate that the fabrics …

Women In Science 2016, Clark Science Center's Summer Research Fellows Program

SURF Abstracts (Women in Science)

Women in Science 2016 summarizes research done by Smith College’s Summer Research Fellowship (SURF) Program participants. Ever since its 1967 start, SURF has been a cornerstone of Smith’s science education. In 2016, 150 students participated in SURF (144 hosted on campus and nearby eld sites), supervised by 56 faculty mentor-advisors drawn from the Clark Science Center and connected to its eighteen science, mathematics, and engineering departments and programs and associated centers and units. At summer’s end, SURF participants were asked to summarize their research experiences for this publication.

The Gift Of Recreation: College Of Engineering, Icon Deliver Innovative Side-By-Side Cycle To Common Ground Outdoor Adventures | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Dec. 22, 2015 – In the spirit of giving this holiday season, the College of Engineering at Utah State University and ICON Health & Fitness delivered a much anticipated gift to the staff and clients at Logan’s Common Ground Outdoor Adventures.

On Tuesday, USU and ICON donated a student-built side-by-side tandem cycle that helps make outdoor cycling adventures possible for persons with disabilities.

Undergraduate Research Assistant To Present | Eed, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Steven Wood, an undergraduate research assistant working with Dr. Wade Goodridge in Engineering Education has been accepted to present research at this year’s upcoming Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) located at the University of Utah on February 19th, 2016. He will present research on Spatial Ability and its improvement in a Statics curriculum, a new and leading edge of spatial research that has potential impacts on how we educate our engineering students.

Dr. Goodridge stated “I am very happy that Steven has engaged in this work with me as we need to disseminate to the public the importance that …

Undergraduate Research Assistant Receives Eurp | Engineering Education, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Steven Wood, an undergraduate research assistant working with Dr. Wade Goodridge in Engineering Education has been awarded an EURP for this coming year to engage in research in spatial thinking. Steven will work with over a year of collected spatial ability data to discover the significant gains student achieve in it after completing a Statics course. Spatial ability includes the ability to mentally comprehend an object, diagram, model, etc. and be able to manipulate and visualize it in the mind. Numerous studies have found strong evidence that supports the correlation of high spatial ability to success in STEM coursework and …

Dean Of Engineering Receives Utah Governor’S Medal For Excellence | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Dec. 17, 2015 – Utah State University’s College of Engineering Dean Christine Hailey was among ten state leaders recognized this week by Utah Gov. Gary Herbert for outstanding service in academia, education and industry.

Hailey will receive the Governor’s Medal for Excellence at a special gala event on Jan. 13 at Rio Tinto Stadium along with fellow recipients including three other faculty members from USU.

Usu Engineering Study Wins Support From American Heart Association | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Dec. 10, 2015 – The American Heart Association is supporting a new study at Utah State University where researchers are developing a technology that may help the human body better protect itself against cardiovascular disease.

Associate Professor of Biological Engineering Jixun Zhan is the chief scientist behind the new study. He and his team are using bacteria to synthesize some of the naturally-occurring compounds found in plants that our bodies already use to combat heart disease.