Materials Science
This study investigates the impact of environmental temperature changes on the mechanical properties of two plastic polymers: polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and poly(3-hydroxybutyr…
Translational Medical Science
Each year, 1.9 million people worldwide are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and early detection of cancerous polyps is crucial for treatment. Endoscopic imaging is a critical part of ident…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The purpose of this experiment was to understand the effect of working in a high-stress field like the agriculture industry. 1. Create a simple survey using Google Forms. 2. Publish the surv…
Environmental Engineering
Mercury (Hg(II)) continues to be one of the most serious contaminants in our global waters due to its high toxicity and mobility in our ecosystems. To address this issue, we explored the pot…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Melatonin made by insects and plants regulates growth and development. Ecdysteroids like 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) promote maturation, molting and butterfly emergence through oxidative stress…
Systems Software
This project investigated whether Meta's Interaction SDK was sufficient for accurate American Sign Language (ASL) detection. This was tested in a virtual reality (VR) environment in an attem…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Worldwide temperatures are rising due to increased greenhouse gas emissions, and energy production and consumption are the largest contributors. The purpose of this experiment was to assess…
Embedded Systems
The overarching goal of this work is to create a memcapacitor emulator platform that is accessible over the internet for anybody who would like to run their own tests on the emulator circuit…
Biomedical Engineering
Problem Most drug development costs go toward testing failed drug candidates, slowing innovation and ultimately costing lives. Even then, cardiotoxicity is a leading cause of drug recalls, s…
Environmental Engineering
This research seeks to understand how biochar can be used to absorb heavy metals in soil specifically focusing on aluminum as a way to mitigate aluminum toxicity. Biochar has the potential t…
Environmental Engineering
Nanoplastics, artificial polymers ranging from 1 nm to 1 µm, have increased significantly in aquatic environments due to microplastic degradation through wind, water, and UV exposure. Microa…
Translational Medical Science
In 2024 the American Cancer Society (ACS) reported a 78% death rate for pancreatic cancer. The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is 13%. ACS states the only effective method known t…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Over 300,000 cetaceans die every year due to human activity–primarily ship collisions and fishing entanglements–with roughly 67% of all whale deaths attributed to human interactions. Many wh…
Embedded Systems
Over 57 million people worldwide live with an amputation, and more than 80% of them live in developing countries, where access to therapeutic remedy is especially constrained. To date, work…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Avian influenza (Bird Flu) is a highly transmissive pathogen affecting over 166 million poultry and posing significant health risks to humans. Despite progress on surface proteins, differenc…
Physics and Astronomy
The cosmic microwave background (CMB) is an astronomical phenomenon that serves as a direct snapshot of the early Universe and is imprinted with the interactions of galaxy clusters. The most…
Physics and Astronomy
Dark matter is theorized to comprise a fundamental component of the universe, but it has not been detected or identified. Detecting dark matter would advance our knowledge of the universe an…
Animal Sciences
The increased use of technology has led to an increase in blue light exposure to children across the country. Studies have shown blue light to have negative effects on human circadian rhythm…
Mathematics
To improve artificial vision systems, human vision should be better understood. Many aspects of human vision are tuned to the characteristics of its natural inputs. These characteristics inc…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
I use "spatial capital" to refer to the potential for socioeconomic mobility in urban locations. I hypothesize that spatial capital adhere's to Piketty's r > g dynamic for financial capital,…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Leigh Syndrome (LS) is a rare mitochondrial disorder caused by mutations in the SURF1 gene, leading to reduced Complex IV enzymatic activity, impaired oxidative phosphorylation, and severe m…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most predominant malignant brain cancer in adults without prognosis improvement in decades. Nevertheless, 83% of GBM cases have Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase pro…
Chemistry
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer products like non-stick cookware and food packaging since the 1950s. Due to their strong carbon-flu…
Biochemistry
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used medications to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. These drugs function by inhibiting Cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, specifical…
Translational Medical Science
Recent advancements in extended reality (XR), encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), have demonstrated significant potential in transforming the m…
Biochemistry
With rising mortality caused by breast cancer, it is necessary to develop early diagnostic techniques for rapid identification, prior to metastasis. Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) make…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and a complex disease characterized by genetic heterogeneity. Despite advancements in cancer management, the risk of recurrence and death re…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This project aimed to improve the performance, efficiency, and strength of an ionic thruster, which uses corona discharge to create airflow. The goal was to enhance sealing, reduce air bleed…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The purpose of this investigation is to design, build, and test a multi unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system for wide area object identification. Wide area object identification has applicat…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is a progressive liver disease that is frequently underdiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature in earlier stages. It is strongly associated with the presence o…