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Improving Quality Of Life Using Ict, Iot And Ai (Honet), Charles Koduru

Symposium of Student Scholars

Autonomous robots can be assigned with various tasks such as moving payload, analyzing terrain, and capturing data in an environment. For an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) to execute such tasks the robot (Hussarion ROSbot) will require efficient algorithms and techniques to reference its current location. The robot is relative to surrounding obstacles in its predetermined path. The conducted research study explains the coordinated method used to successfully allow a robot to identify its position in the environment (Gazebo Simulation) and avoid obstructions with increasing velocity - contingent on nearby surroundings. The results show multiple robots individually tasked with distinct roles, …

Behavior Analysis Of Cement Concrete With Combination Of Waste Plastic And Glass, Mohamad Alamayreh

Symposium of Student Scholars

The waste stream in our society contains abundant plastic and glass waste, which can be effectively recycled to reduce the waste volume and save landfill space. Several studies have demonstrated that recycling glass can lower air pollution by 20% and water pollution by 50%, while recycling waste plastic can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy. To explore the potential use of recycled plastic and glass in concrete mixes, a laboratory investigation was conducted. Different percentages of plastic and glass waste will be tested as fine aggregates in cement concrete mixtures to evaluate their performance in terms of resistivity …

Impact Of Air Pollution Exposure In Latino Communities: An Equity-Based Framework For Environmental Engineering, Finn Vital

Symposium of Student Scholars

Examining Environmental Racism in Latino communities and the use of Environmental Engineering as a Solution

Background: Hispanics make up the second-largest ethnic group after whites, yet these communities live in more polluted environments than their white counterparts and have higher rates of poverty. With low-income neighborhoods come unsafe and often hazardous environmental factors that harm the health of their inhabitants. Environmental engineering, a newer branch that combines civil and chemical engineering ideas, could offer a variety of different solutions to environmental issues relating to air and water pollution. In A Terrible Thing to Waste by Harriet A. Washington, the author …

Functional Integrated Storage Housing, Thomas Dodds, Andrew L. Hilsdon, Alexander J. Holland, Vana Ducusin, Christopher Dew

ATU Scholars Symposium

The Corley lab director asked us to design and build a shelf for the robotics lab to help store parts and help organize the lab. The group decided on an electronic vertical rotating shelf design consisting of groups of bins on shelves. The unit is able to store and sort through thousands of pounds of parts and keep track of them using an computerized inventory system to streamline the operator’s workflow and improve efficiency.

Rc Flying Car, Andrew Hood, Ethan Jacobs, Nicholas Jones, Joshua Phifer

ATU Scholars Symposium

For this project, the goal is to build a 3D printed RC flying car with actuating wings and to show the modularity and adaptability of using 3D printing to create a multifunctional RC flying car. The goal with the actuating wings is to showcase how adaptable and modular 3D printing is and to also have a drivable car. Also, with a multifunctional 3D printed flying car, an end user could customize the flying car to their desired needs or wants. The reason for choosing to build a flying car instead of just a plane or a car is that it …

Demonstration Of Hydrogen Combustion Properties, Stephen M. Baker

ATU Scholars Symposium

The Hydrogen Flame Demonstration project encompasses the design, fabrication, and usage of a pressure vessel system with the goal of demonstrating the hazardous flammable properties that are associated with gaseous hydrogen. This project was completed as a part of a 16-week internship at the NASA White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico during the Spring of 2022. As the interest of technologies using hydrogen as a fuel, or otherwise, increases, informing and setting ‘best practices’ for use of pressure systems containing hydrogen becomes increasingly necessary. Gaseous hydrogen is highly flammable with the presence of air or oxygen. Since …

Functional Integrated Storage Housing, Noah M. Disheroon, Christopher Dew, Andrew L. Hilsdon, Vana Ducusin, Thomas Dodds, Alexander J. Holland

ATU Scholars Symposium

The vertical rotating shelf is a new design concept for a robotics laboratory that provides a compact and efficient storage solution for a variety of components and materials. The shelf is designed to maximize storage capacity while minimizing the amount of space required. The shelf consists of a sturdy metal frame with multiple shelves attached to it. The shelves are modular and the bins on the shelves can be changed to accommodate items of varying sizes. The rotating mechanism is powered by a motor, which allows for easy access to all items on the shelf without having to move or …

Will Power Africa Final Project Report, Kira Lowell, Joshua Geer, Cooper Adams, Luke Willborn

Engineering Senior Design Reports

This report outlines the final design for the Will Power Africa 2022-2023 senior design team and how testing proved that the design meets each determined project requirement and constraint. The Will Power Africa team was tasked with designing a reliable and durable off-grid energy generation source to power an electric fence to deter elephants and provide charging capabilities for portable devices intended to be implemented in Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe near Hwange National Park and along the routes of elephant herds. This design would allow the community to grow food protected from elephant raiding and increase general connectivity with easier access to …

Formula Sae Final Project Report, Tomas Colazo, Mac Douglas, Winton Huang, Andres Lima Loria, Enzo Sechi, Kevin Trinh, Evan Witt

Engineering Senior Design Reports

The Formula SAE team at Trinity University has been working on a race car project since 2015 and has made significant progress in constructing a nearly complete car. This year, the team focused on continuing that progress by working towards implementing a new design, an airfoil, and redesigning suspension components, while also ensuring compliance with various regulations and standards.

This year’s team has faced several constraints along the way, including time and budget limitations, complying with safety, technical, and environmental regulations, and following specific design constraints for the airfoil. To achieve set goals and eventually participate in FSAE competitions, the …

Electrospinsters Final Project Report, Gerson Amaya, Andrea Cruz, Anna Gonzalez, Lucas Riley

Engineering Senior Design Reports

An electrospinning machine (EM) produces fibers and particles by means of applying a voltage process (electrohydrodynamic phenomena) to a polymer solution by incorporating the use of a receptacle, a pump, a high voltage power supply (HVPS) and a collector.

EMs are typically very expensive, however, there has been work conducted by various researchers to construct in-house machines at a much lower cost. The growing applications for electrospinning continue to be a source of interest for many researchers as it is still a relatively new process. Much of the effort has been dedicated to producing nanofibers with unique properties with a …

Development Of Detection And Tracking Systems For Autonomous Vehicles Using Machine Learning, Tyler Ward

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Elmer R. Smith College of Business and Technology at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science by Tyler Ward April 25, 2023.

Analysis Impact Of Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation On Job Satisfaction In Logistics Service Sector: An Intelligent Neutrosophic Model, Zenat Mohamed, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Amal F. Abd El-Gawad

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

The success of every company relies heavily on the happiness of its workforce, and the logistics service sector is no exception. The capacity of logistics suppliers to satisfy the demands of their clients depends on the efficiency and efficacy of operations, which in turn is affected by the level of employee satisfaction. This paper aims to analyze the factors of employee satisfaction in the logistic service industry to achieve productivity and a satisfied workforce. This paper used the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methodology to handle various factors. The SWARA method is an MCDM method used to compute the importance of factors. …

Pancake Pitstop, Stephanie Pezzullo

Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium

The objective of this project was to create a hypothetical company or organization for a product, service, or team of choice. The end goal was to design cohesive branding for the company created. Pancake Pitstop, a 24-hour pancake food truck, was created to go beyond the concept of a traditional pancake house. The colors chosen for this brand are representative of pancakes, using neutral tones of brown and beige. A simple sans serif font was paired with a script font to keep a modern look that is also lighthearted and whimsical. The brand standards include a letterhead, business card, envelope, …

Hanger Tab Packaging Design And Branding: Ave-Ator Sunglasses, Anthony Colacchio

Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium

The primary objective of this project was to design a hanger tab style box for a small product and a brand. The product of choice was aviator-style sunglasses, which are often used by individuals with an interest in travel or fashion, and those who live in an area that is prone to a large amount of sunlight. Deliverables for this project included: a mood board, thumbnail and refined sketches for branding and templates, a digital, flat, blank vector template using Adobe Illustrator, a final, fully designed digital template, and a final physical prototype. The measurements, shape, and design of the …

Nightengale Branding, Emily Scherer

Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium

For this project, a brand, logo, and uniforms were created for a drift car customs brand. The aesthetic was initially utilized to determine how to best market the services handled by the company. The logo was developed with the intent to draw people into the tuner scene to look for their perfect car for the ultimate drift mission. The final design included merchandise for Nightengale Motor Shop as well as Nightengale products. From sweatshirts to a full race suit, customers can be prepared for the track with style and functionality.

Anterior — A 'Totally Tubular' 80s Nostalgia Miniature Magazine, Gloria Medeiros

Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium

Students were prompted to create an eight-page magazine for a fictional publication. The final product needed to contain a front cover, article and interview spreads, a creative piece, and a JWU advertisement on the back cover. This project focuses on the design of a 1980s nostalgia magazine focused on music, pop culture, and technology. Heavy inspiration was taken from editorial designs of the 1980s, which included flashy colors, angular lockups and details, and clean, timeless typefaces. The target audiences included adults who lived through the decade, as well as retro-lovers. Extensive research went into constructing the copy for both the …

Ontask Adhd Helper, Keely Doyle

Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium

In school-aged children, 6-11 years old, 9.6% have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Common symptoms of ADHD include impaired attention, poor organization, impulsivity, and low dopamine levels. OnTask is a system designed to help individuals with ADHD combat their symptoms and be successful in their daily lives. The OnTask system is a product for reminders, similar to the tradition of tying a string around the wrist to remind oneself of a task that needs to be completed. It has four components: a hub, tokens, bracelets, and an app. The hub holds the bracelets and tokens and is designed to …

Willingness To Fly Based On First Officer Experience, Madison Larkin, Christopher Hudak, Ashley Babiarz, Vivek Sharma, Brooke Wheeler

Aeronautics Student Publications

This study examined passengers’ willingness to fly with a first officer whose experience is 500, 1000, or 1500 total flight hours and concluded that there is no difference in passengers’ willingness to fly between first officer experience levels.

Unruly Passenger Reports During And After The Mask Mandate, Jacob Coutant, Travis Richards, Nicholas Brunetti, Vivek Sharma, Brooke Wheeler

Aeronautics Student Publications

This study found a significant difference in weekly reported unruly passenger incidents per 10,000 operations during and after the federal COVID-19 mask mandate.

Measuring Willingness To Fly Onboard Aircraft Equipped With Two Pilots, A Single Pilot, And A Single Pilot With Artificial Intelligence, Dillon J. Hanrahan, Andrew C. Angelo, Jeremy S. Mcfarland, Vivek Sharma, Brooke Wheeler

Aeronautics Student Publications

There is no statistically significant difference between consumers’ willingness to fly on aircraft with two pilots and traditional automation, a single pilot with traditional automation, and a single pilot with artificial intelligence (AI).

Willingness To Pilot With Vertical Take-Off And Landing Aircraft , Geovany A. Rodriguez, Rayan Khayyat, Jenna M. Elwood, Vivek Sharma, Brooke Wheeler

Aeronautics Student Publications

Part 141 collegiate flight students’ willingness to pilot (WTP; Rice et al., 2020) was significantly different in airspace with, above, or without an operating vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The scenario without an active VTOL had significantly higher willingness to fly.

Willingness To Fly On Supersonic & Non-Supersonic Aircraft, Jacob Filer, Nicholas Paul Digrazia, Jae Won Yoon, Vivek Sharma, Brooke Wheeler

Aeronautics Student Publications

A survey conducted on Amazon MTurk found that there is no statistically significant difference between the willingness to fly on a supersonic or non-supersonic aircraft.

Academic Workload, Willingness To Pilot, And Perceived Stress, Derek M. Dolnik, Carlie Swords, Shahd Abualhamayl, Vivek Sharma, Brooke Wheeler

Aeronautics Student Publications

This study found no relationship between perceived stress and number of credits. However, willingness to pilot (WTP) for flight students in a Part 141 flight training program was significantly lower with three or more exams than with one or two exams.

Optical Fiber Tip Micro Anemometer, Jeremiah C. Williams, Hengky Chandrahalim

AFIT Patents

A passive microscopic flow sensor includes a three-dimensional microscopic optical structure formed on a cleaved tip of an optical fiber. The three-dimensional microscopic optical structure includes a post attached off-center to and extending longitudinally from the cleaved tip of the optical fiber. A rotor of the three-dimensional microscopic optical structure is received for rotation on the post. The rotor has more than one blade. Each blade has a reflective undersurface that reflects a light signal back through the optical fiber when center aligned with the optical fiber, the blades of the rotor shaped to rotate at a rate related to …

Models Of Team Structure In Information Security Incident Investigation, Fayzullajon Botirov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article discusses the models of the group structure in the investigation of information security incidents, contradictions in the investigation of information security incidents, methods for assessing information security incidents at the enterprise, processes for assessing information security incidents based on its factors.

Optimization Of A Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (Slam) System For An Autonomous Vehicle Using A 2-Dimensional Light Detection And Ranging Sensor (Lidar) By Sensor Fusion, Shaen Mehrzed

Honors College Theses

Fully autonomous vehicles must accurately estimate the extent of their environment as well as their relative location in their environment. A popular approach to organizing such information is creating a map of a given physical environment and defining a point in this map representing the vehicle’s location. Simultaneous Mapping and Localization (SLAM) is a computing algorithm that takes inputs from a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor to construct a map of the vehicle’s physical environment and determine its respective location in this map based on feature recognition simultaneously. Two fundamental requirements allow an accurate SLAM method: one being accurate …

Alzheimers Disease Stages Are Classified Based On Biomarkers Found In Cerebrospinal Fluid Using Machine Learning Classifiers, Vivek K. Tiwari

Electrical Engineering Theses

The inability of the current techniques to identify patients in the preclinical stage of Alzheimer's disease, which can persist up to ten years before clinical symptoms appear, makes early detection of the condition difficult. Several studies have shown the potential of the cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers amyloid beta 1-42, T-tau, and P-tau in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Based on the levels of these cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, we employed machine learning models in this study to categorize various phases of Alzheimer's disease. The National Alzheimer's Coordination Centre database of 537 patients' electronic health records was examined, and the patients were …

Poly(Ether Imide)S: Synthesis And Properties, Rachel Price

Honors College Theses

The synthesis of strong polymers is crucial to the creation of heat-resistant, durable, and mechanically useful plastics that we use every day. Poly(ether imide)s are used in applications such as food service, aerospace, automotive, and many more. This thesis will discuss the synthesis and properties of these plastics to help express a larger understanding of these polymers.

The Colorado Cyber Games, Kyle Leupold

Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium

The Colorado Cyber Games is an open to the public, inaugural competition hosted in October by the Colorado Cyber Resource Center (CCRC), an offspring of the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC). One of the overarching goals of the Colorado Cyber Games was to help develop candidate to employer connections by allowing competitors to showcase their skills in front of employers. The event ran throughout the entire month of October in 2022 with a single challenge being released at 11am EST every Friday. Competitors had until 8pm EST the following Monday to submit a challenge artifact to prove that they successfully finished …

Jwu Sustainable Food Systems: Brand Identity, Dayna Brown, Grace Bueno, Chris Concepcion

Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium

JWU Providence’s Sustainable Food Systems program offers career pathways through which chefs and food enthusiasts can be agents of change around the world as food strategists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, nonprofit professionals, educators, sustainability officers and more. This unique bachelor's program is unlike any major offered by other institutions in the area. For that reason, it deserved a brand identity to highlight its focus on sustainability, agriculture, and culinary expertise. A student design team made up of three graphic designers worked during the Fall 2022 semester to create a distinctive brand for this bachelor's program. By incorporating innovative vectorized symbols, strong uses …