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The Annual Research Day and Presidential Colloquium promote the scholarly engagement of faculty and students in order to support the highest quality educational experience for Lawrence Tech students, and to celebrate and promote a culture of research at Lawrence Tech.

Abstract Submissions are Extended through Friday, April 8. Please submit ASAP.

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Questions? Please contact:
Matthew Cole, PhD,
Research Day Director: mcole@ltu.edu

Research Day Schedule

S100  Webinar Link:  https://ltu.zoom.us/j/95646211333
8:00 Continental Breakfast
9:00 Presidential Colloquium: Scott Gerald Shall, RA, Associate Professor and the Associate Dean of the College of Architecture and Design 
10:00 Break
10:30 Keynote Address: Dr. Kimon P. Valavanis, Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering, & Computer Science, University of Denver
11:30 Break

Buell Building Atrium
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:30 Poster Session
2:30-4:30 Paper Sessions (M210, M217, M218, M336)

#1. Accessible Long Spans: Pairing Current Analysis Software With Common Resources to Create Monumental Architecture with Developing Communities. Ryan Ducki, M.Arch, CAD; Daniel L. Faoro, RA, M.Arch/UD, Associate Professor, Architecture Department, Thesis Advisor; Aaron Jones, RA, M.Arch, Assistant Professor, Architecture Department, Thesis Content Advisor

#3. Vertical Folded Plate: Simulated Architecture with Mass Timber and Faceted Space. Nicholas Peruski, Master of Architecture Candidate, CAD; Aaron Jones, RA, M.Arch, Assistant Professor, Architecture Department, Thesis Advisor, CAD; Daniel L. Faoro, RA, M.Arch/UD, Associate Professor, Architecture Department, Thesis Advisor, CAD

#4. Developing a Taxonomy of Water-responsive Architectures. Emily Kutil, MArch, Assistant Professor, CAD; Lindsey DeWeerd, MArch Candidate, CAD; Summer Hassan, MArch Candidate, CAD

#5. Exploring Trauma-Informed Placemaking: Lessons from Case Studies. Susan Bayne, MArch Candidate, CAD; Joongsub Kim, PhD, RA, AIA, AICP, Professor, CAD

#6. Investigating Daylight Control Options in Virtual and Physical Office Workstations. Alina O. Osnaga, Master of Architecture Candidate, CAD at LTU; Allyza-Danica Valino, Bachelors of Science in Architecture Candidate, CAD at LTU;  Roxana Jafari, PhD in Planning, Design, and the Built Environment (focus: Built Environment and Health), Clemson University, EDAC, Assistant Professor in Architecture, CAD   

#7. Computational Design To Develop Sustainable Communities. Francisco Landeros, M. Arch Candidate, BS Arch; Scott Shall, RA, Associate Dean, Associate Professor

#8. Pioneering Extra-legal Settlements Through Interventive Design. Anusha Varudandi, B.Arch, M.Arch Candidate, CAD

#9. Hormonal Strike: Are Bowling Ball Cleaners  Affecting Your Hormone Production?. Steven Harris II, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS 

#10. Toxicity Assessment of Bisphenols in Caenorhabditis elegans. Isabella Burke, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS

#11. Changing the World One Drop at a Time: Testing Essential Oil as Endocrine Disruptor. Cole M. Higley, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS

#12. New Performance-Enhancing Drugs May Affect Testosterone and Estradiol Production. Noah Sinishtaj, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS

#13. Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) with High Resolution Melt Curve Analysis. Hailey J. Catania, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Julie Zwiesler-Vollick, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS

#14. Effectiveness Assessment of CAE-Sourced Simulation  in Complex Orthopedic Surgery Practices. Curzio Pagliari, Graduate Student, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Mechanical Engineering; Martina Marruganti, Graduate Student, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Mechanical Engineering; Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, COE; Donald Reimer, College Professor, COE; Leonardo Frizziero, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Associate Professor.

#15. Conception Of A Bike-Sharing System (BICY) According To The IDeS Method. Martina Marruganti, Graduate Student, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Mechanical Engineering; Curzio Pagliari, Graduate Student, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Mechanical Engineering; Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, COE; Donald Reimer, College Professor, COE; Leonardo Frizziero, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Associate Professor.

#16. Integrating Wearable IMU Sensors with Opensim Biomechanical Model to Collect and Analyze Human Movement Outside the Lab. Anthony Wash, Masters Biomedical Engineering

#17. Integrated Sensor Comfort System 2.0. Elizabeth Beckmon, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate; Sophia Judge, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate; Samantha Weber, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate; Bailey Wills, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate; Eric Meyer, PhD, Associate Professor, COE; Wu Pan Zagorski, PhD, Industry Advisor

#18. Compact Temperature Sensor Based on Plasmonic Nanoparticles Embedded in a Hydrogel Film. Tiansong Wang, MS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Hao Jiang, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE

#19. Bio-Printed Wound Mesh For Pressure Ulcer Treatment. Mohammad Al-Najjar, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Erika Auner, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Abigail Damico, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Yawen Li, PhD, Department Chair, COE; Ahron Wanye, MS, Adjunct Faculty, COE; John Peponis, MS, Project Engineer/Senior Lecturer, COE

#20. Group Dynamics in Two-Stage Collaborative Exams: Quantifying Group Engagement. Michael Lancina III, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE

#21. The Relation between Solar Energy and the Increase in Employment. Jeremy Flattery, BS Mechanical Engineering, COE; Jacob Llaneza, BS Mechanical Engineering, COE; Valon Gjokaj, BS Mechanical Engineering, COE; Kellen Banaszewski, BS Mechanical Engineering, COE

#23. In-Silico Characterization and In-Vitro Expression & Purification of Bacterial Thymidylyltransferase Cps2L. Noah Sinishtaj, BS Molecular & Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Cole Higley, BS Molecular & Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Irfana Muqbil, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS

#24. Alternative Hydrogen Sources for the Production of Aniline from the Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Stabilized Iridium Nanoparticle Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Nitrobenzene. Elizabeth Lee, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate; Dr. Meng Zhou, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS

#25. Introduction to Computational Biochemistry. Remie Fawaz, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS

#26. Synthesis of Mirtazapine Analogs for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis. Luke J. Morrissette, BS in Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Tristan Maerz, PhD, University of Michigan; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS

#27. Synthesis and Medicinal Activity of Structurally Diverse Aspirin Analogs. Maxwell H. Wenaas, BS in Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Melissa A. Sleda, BS in Molecular and Cell Biology, CAS; Storme L. Felty, BS in Chemical Biology, CAS; London L. Varalli, BS in Molecular and Cell Biology and Biomedical Engineering, CAS and COE; Larissa Ponomareva, PhD, University of Kentucky; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS

#28. Synthesis of Novel Bisphenol Analogs and Toxicity Evaluation Using Zebrafish. Steven Harris II, BS in Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Jeffery M. Morrissette, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS

#29. Fostering Environmental Education Across the Curriculum: An Interdisciplinary, Place-Based Approach. Lilian Crum, MFA, Associate Professor, CoAD; Julia Kiernan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, CAS; Stephen Mallory, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, CoAD; Bruce Pell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, CAS; Ahu Yolac, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, CoAD

#30. LTU's Potential New Mascot and Athletic Brand Identity. Kara Dawkins, BFA Graphic Design Candidate, CoAD;  Carlos Gonzalez, BFA Graphic Design Candidate, CoAD;  Isabella Weedon, BFA Game Design Candidate, CoAD;  Maggie Hartman, BFA Game Design Candidate, CoAD;  Lilian Crum, MFA, Associate Dean & Director of Graphic Design, CoAD; Philip Plowright, PhD, Department of Design Chair, CoAD

#31. Multi-Core Microcontroller Scheduling Optimization. Emmanuel Ifeosame, BS Embedded Software Engineering, COE; George Pappas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director MSAI, COE

#32. Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease Through Protein Accumulation Analyzed in Medical Imaging: A Review. Kristi K. Doherty, MS Artificial Intelligence Candidate, COE; George Pappas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director MSAI, COE

#33. Investigation into Secure CAN Bus Communication. Matthew Ruff, BS Electrical Engineer Candidate, COE; George Pappas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director MSAI, COE

#34. The Correlation Between Physical Activity and GPA. Samantha Nseir Biomedical Engineering Adam Stavros Mechanical Engineering  Aleksandar Ivanovic Biomedical Engineering  Camara Davidson Clinical Psychology   Tyler Kulka Mechanical Engineering, Daniel Shargel 

#35. COVID-19 Lockdown & Anxiety. Zachary May, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Marisa Assink, BS Robotics Engineering Candidate, COE; Jose Pazmino, BS Electrical Engineering Candidate, COE; Noah Sultana, BS / MD Science of Architecture Candidate, CAS; Harvey Freed, BS Construction Engineering Technology and Management Candidate, COE; Kady Waits, BS Clinical Psychology Candidate, CAS; Daniel Shargel, PhD Philosophy, Associate Professor, CAS

#36. A's Get You Paid. Zachary Narkiewicz, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Taylar Sciborski, MS in Architectural Engineering Candidate, COE; Erik Engdahl, BS in Clinical Psychology, CAS; Isaiah Cumberland, BS in Clinical Psychology, CAS; Joseph Kollaritsch, BS Embedded Software Engineering, COE; Daniel Shargel

#37. Augmented Reality Visualization for Underground Utility Locations. Areej Salaymeh, PhD, Assistant Professor, CBIT Ahmed Al-Bayati, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE Neelmani Kashyap, Degree in Progress( MSIT) , CBIT

#38. The Prototype Development of IoT Based Wheelchair Tracking System for Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Gerard Bringard, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Advisor, Professor, CAS

#39. Using Machine Learning to Analyze Learning Styles of Lawrence Technological University Students Across Each College. Kim Lam, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Sydney Ross, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Justin Light, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, Advisor, CAS

#40. The Development of a Defect Detection System using Deep Learning and Computer Vision for the American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) Valencia Facility's Advanced Inspection System. Tavin Ardell, BSCS Candidate, CoAS;  CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, Advisor, CoAS 

#41. Gesture-Based Human-Vehicle Leader-Follower Autonomy Systems with a Bipartite Mapping Algorithm. Joseph Schulte, MSCS Candidate, CAS; Mark Kocherovsky, MSCS Candidate; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, Advisor, CAS

#42. Using Evolutionary Algorithms to Optimize Hyperparameters for Keras Deep Learning Models to Solve the Two Intertwined Spiral Problem. Mark Kocherovsky, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS

#43. DeepSteer: Autonomous Driving through Convolutional and Recurrent Learning. Mark Kocherovsky, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Giuseppe DeRose, PhD, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Nicholas Paul, MSCS, Adjunct Faculty, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS

#45. Recognition and Prediction of Wildfires. Jonathan Menna, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Pradeep Erode Selvakumar, MS Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering Candidate, COE; Mazin Al Hamando, PhD, Senior Lecturer, CAS

#47. Deployable Tensegrity Microrobot For Minimally Invasive Interventions. Sichen Yuan, PhD, Assistant Professor, A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics and Industrial Engineering, Lawrence Technological University; Kaushik Mehta, Undergraduate Student, Robotics Engineering degree in progress, Lawrence Technological University; Christian Kazoleas, Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering degree in progress, Lawrence Technological University

#48. 3D Game for Teaching Quadric Surfaces. Sambhav Gupta, Dual Enrollment, CAS; Wisam Bukaita, Ph.D, Lecturer, CAS

#49. Investigation of Working College Students and their Student Debt. Vanessa Hannosh, BS Architectural Engineering Candidate; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Faculty, CAS

#50. Energy Absorption of Axially Loaded Thin-Walled Pressurized Cylinders. Larance Haji, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Student, COE; Hamid Vejdani, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, COE; Badih Jawad, Ph.D., Department Chair and Professor, COE; Vernon Fernandez, Ph.D., Associate Professor, COE

#52. The Relation Between Output Power and Time to Analyze Solar Energy and its Economic Status. Amy Al-Abawi, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Nathan Alton, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Carl Grolle BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS

#53. Improving Self-Care Resources for Nurses. Shannon Queen BSN Student, CAS; Gail Pietrzyk, DNP, RN, CNOR, Adjunct Faculty, CAS

#54. Postpartum Hemorrhage. Rachael Dobson, BS Nursing Candidate, CAS; Margaret Glembocki, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP, CAS

#55. Increasing ACE score screening in pediatric populations. Sarah Hige, BS Nursing Candidate; Faculty Advisor: Margaret M Glembocki, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP

#56. Improving Patient Education on Cardiac Diets. Kelly N. Holcombe, BS Nursing Candidate, CAS; Margaret M. Glembocki, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP, Assistant Professor of Nursing, CAS

#57. Deepening Therapeutic Relationships: Nursing Students Practicing Attunement Throughout the Lifespan. Suzanne Cleere, DNP, MSBA, RN Margaret M. Glembocki, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP

#58. What's Love Got to Do With It: Teaching the Next Generation of Nurses. Margaret M. Glembocki, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP Suzanne Cleere, DNP, MSBA, RN M. Therese Jamison, DNP, ACNP-BC Brian Kaminski, MS, AGACNP-BC

#59. HIPAA Education for Nurses. Abigail Smentowski, BSN Candidate, CAS

#60. Patient Medication Education. Kennedy Emmons, BSN, CAS LTU

#61. Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Prevention. Sarah Husseini, BS Nursing Candidate, CAS

#62. Using Group Theory to Understand B Meson Decays. Andrea Houck, BS Physics and Mathematical Sciences Candidate, CAS; Bhujyo Bhattacharya, PhD, Associate Professor of Physics Professor, CAS

#63. Study of PM2.5 Particles Generated by Household Ultrasonic Humidifier. Changgong Zhou, Ph.D, Senior Lecturer, CAS Andrea Houck, BS Physics, CAS Joseph, Schulte, MS Computer Sciences, CAS 

#65. The Rapidity Dependence of Complementary Two-Particle Correlation and Fluctuation Observables in Relativistic Nuclear Collisions. Neil Fraylick, BS Computer Engineering Candidate, COE; George Moschelli, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS

#66. Comparing Volumetric Data from Different Anatomical MRI Datasets: a Course-based Research Experience with Cloud Computing. Paige Arnold, BS Nursing, CAS; Mikayla Burtch, BS Industrial Design, CAD; Adilur Choudhury, BS Computer Science, CAS; Christian Clark-Broaden, BS Psychology, CAS; Jonas Harrison, BS Computer Science, CAS; DiOnna Hill, BS Psychology, CAS; Damian Hudson, BS Psychology, CAS; Andrew Marcinak, BS Mechanical Engineering, CoE; Noah Radcliff, BS Computer Science, CAS; Jacob Van Vleet, BS Psychology, CAS; Abraham Walters, BS Psychology, CAS; Franco Delogu, PhD, Associate Professor

#67. A digital adaptation of the for visual search trail making test. Black Jordan, BS Mechanical Engineering, CoE; Audrey Boudro, BS Interior Architecture, CAD; Nathan Brown, BS Business Management, CBIT; Maria Donato, BS Physics, CAS; Dylan Karges, BS Physics and Computer Science, CAS; Connor Davis, BS Finance, CBIT;  Kent Madak, BS Finance, CBIT; Maliea May, BS Psychology, CAS;  Hannah Miller, BS Interior Design, CAD; Danny Newsome, BS architecture design, CAD; Aaron Ortiz, BS Interior design, CAD; Jack Paesano, BS Computer Science, CAS; Erika Reed, BS Interior Design, CAD; Caryn Sailor, BFS Graphic Design, CAD; Olivia Siedlecki, BS Business-Marketing, CBIT; Kayden Smith, BS Biomedical Engineering, CoE; Nicole Waldenmeyer, BS Business Admin; CBIT; Jordon Woytas, BS Psychology, CAS;  Abby Zambeck, BS Interior Architecture, CAD;  Franco Delogu, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS

#68. Cognitive Processes Underlying Meme Comprehension. Ava G. Cole, BS Clinical Psychology Candidate, CAS; Dana Vulaj, Psychology Candidate, CAS; Hamad Al-Azary, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS

#69. Black Hole As Diverging Lens. Reinali Calisin, BS Physics Candidate, CAS; Scott Schneider, PhD, Professor, CAS

#70. Lagrange Points and Station Keeping. Alec Ferensic, BS Physics Candidate, CAS; Scott Schneider, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS;

#71. Study of the Demographic Differences in LTU Students “Sense of Belonging”: Student Engagement, Stereotype Vulnerability, Stereotype Threat. Juliana Azzi, MS Architectural Engineering Candidate COE, Amelia Faulkner, BS Psychology Candidate CAS, Damian Hudson, Psychology Candidate CAS, Ty Faulkner, Instructor, CAS; Matthew Cole, PhD, Associate Professor, CBIT

#72. Text To Emotion Program with Tkinter and Support Vector Machines. Ryan J Fleury, BS Computer Science, CAS.

#73. Designing spaces to create a mutualistic relationship between humans and insects. Courteney Gazdik, B.Arch, M.Arch Candidate

#74. Botnet Detection. Zahraddeen Gwarzo, PhD, CBIT

#75. Investigating Water Quality at LTU. Joseph Borbolla, Lauren Lanphear, Lauren Porter, Mark Remell, Joel Smith, Daniel Shargel, PhD, CAS


Room M210
2:30
Application of Machine Learning Integrated with a Camera for Visual Inspection. Roger J. Franzel, BS Robotics Engineering Candidate, COE; James A. Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, Director, BS Robotics Engineering, Director, MS Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, COE

2:50: Factors Affecting Dust Deposition on PV Panels and Mitigation Techniques Considering the Climate of Saudi Arabia. Abdurahman Albaradi, PhD Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; James Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE

3:10: Effects of Bearing Design Parameters on the Frequency Response Method for Setting Bearing Preload During Assembly: Analytical Model Update and Experimental Setup. David Gruzwalski, PhD Mechanical Engineering candidate, COE; James A. Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE

3:30: Development of a Baja SAE Data Acquisition System. Nicholas Hubbard, MS Mechatronic Systems Engineering Candidate, COE; James Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE

3:50: A Deployable Tensegrity Microrobot For Minimal Invasive Interventions. Sichen Yuan, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE; Christian Kazoleas, BS ME Candidate, COE; Kaushik Mehta, BS ME Candidate, COE; Hao Jiang, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE

4:10: Design of a Kangaroo-Inspired Running Robot. Hamid Vejdani, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE; Badih Jawad, PhD, Professor, COE; Vernon Fernandez, PhD, Associate Professor, COE

Room M217
2:30
: Investigating Lighting Quality in Office Workstations: A Combined Approach Utilizing Virtual Reality and Physical Workstations. Roxana Jafari, PhD, Assistant Professor, CoAD; Piers MacNaughton, PhD, Vice President of Health Strategy, View Inc.; Alina Osnaga, BS, Architecture, CoAD.

2:50: Exploring Surface Materiality and Illuminance Mapping Using High Dynamic Range Imaging and Lambertian Approximation. Arpan Guha, PhD, Senior Lecturer, COE

3:10: Predicting CO2 Levels In a Private Office Space with the Use of an Infrared Array Sensor. Pedro A. Checo, MS Architectural Engineering, COE; Deok-Oh Woo, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE.

3:30: Universal Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based occupant comfort control framework for IoT Technology. Deok-Oh Woo, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE

3:50: Historiography and Digital History Games: The Past Is What We Play It. Stephen Mallory, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAD

4:10: 3D Game for Teaching Quadric Surfaces. Sambhav Gupta, Dual Enrollment, CAS; Wisam Bukaita, Ph.D, Lecturer, CAS

Room M218
2:30
: An Evaluation of the Methods for Determining the Efficacy of UV-C Germicidal Lights. Julie Zwiesler-Vollick, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS; Jeffrey Busick, BS Chemical Biology, CAS; Janet Price, PhD, VP, JustLight PBC

2:50: Identifying and Targeting Circulatory Biomarkers in Pancreatic Cancer Associated Cachexia. Irfana Muqbil, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS

3:10: Understanding the Cultural Beliefs, Values and Attitudes of Nurse Leaders About Intimate Partner Violence: A Mini-Ethnonursing Study. Margaret M. Glembocki, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP, Assistant Professor of Nursing, CoAS

3:30: Computational Time Difference and Accuracy Between Quantum and Classical Computing Using a New Program Distribution Method. Neil Fraylick, BS Computer and Electrical Engineering Candidate, COE; George Pappas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director MSAI, COE

3:50: Improved Prediction Accuracy and Classification of Bone Using Machine Learning with Hounsfield Unit. Paul Ilovan, BS Electrical Engineering, COE; George Pappas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director of MSAI, COE

4:10: An Exploration of the Possible Applications of Cold Plasma in Surface Modifications and Film Depositions. Rebecca Almandoz, MSME Candidate, COE; Robert W. Fletcher, PhD, Professor, COE

Room M336
2:30
: Using VIX in Conditional Covered-Call Strategy: SPY Case. Connor Davis, BSBA Candidate, CBIT Scott Efrusy, BSBA Candidate, CoBIT Pavlo Tsebro, PhD, Associate Professor, CBIT

2:50: Psychometric Properties of the SOAR Scale. Matthew Cole, Associate Professor, PhD, CBIT; Jacqueline Stavros, DM, Professor, CBIT

3:10: A Multiple Case Study Exploration of Resilience, Disclosure, And Workplace Behavior in LGBTQ Employees. Matthew Ripper, DBA, Assistant Professor, Sienna Heights University

3:30: Can AI Really Understand Metaphors? A Test of Semantic Processing Algorithms. Hamad Al-Azary, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS

3:50: Professional Skepticism for Engineers. Michael Lancina III, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE; Franco Delogu, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS; Matthew Cole, PhD, Associate Professor, CBIT

4:10: Spillover Effects of Automated Speed Enforcement and Red-Light Cameras. Mubarak Aldossari Ph.D. Civil Engineering Candidate; Nishantha Bandara, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor


Presidential Colloquium

Welcome to the annual Presidential Colloquium at Lawrence Technological University. The Presidential Colloquium supports the teacher-scholar model of professional faculty activity, which provides essential benefits in the education of our students and creates and applies new knowledge to benefit society in general. In recognition that scholarship and teaching are mutually sustaining endeavors, the Presidential Colloquium promotes the scholarly engagement of Lawrence Tech faculty and the role it plays in enhancing our students’ educational experience. The Presidential Colloquium celebrates outstanding faculty and showcases their scholarship, research, and creative work in formal, invited lectures. - Virinder Moudgil, President, 2013

2013 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jacqueline Stavros, College of Business & Information Technology 
2014 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Donald Carpenter, College of Engineering
2015 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dale Allen Gyure, College of Architecture and Design
2016 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lior Shamir, College of Arts and Sciences
2017 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joongsub Kim, College of Architecture and Design
2018 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Patricia Castelli, College of Business & Information Technology
2019 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Fletcher, College of Engineering
2020 Keynote Speaker: Canceled Due to Pandemic
2021 Keynote Speaker: Dr. George Moschelli, College of Arts and Sciences
2022 Keynote Speaker: Scott Shall, College of Architecture and Design

We are pleased to announce the following Undergraduate Poster winners for 2021:

Best Overall Poster

$250 1st place

Synthesis and Reproductive Toxicity of Bisphenol Analogs (CRE Project) by Maxwell H. Wenaas, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Timothy A. Blake, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; John E. Bowen, BS Molecular and Cell Biology, CAS; Andrew H. Roberts, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
Video
Poster

$150 2nd place

Synthesis of a Cationic Contrast Agent to Study Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis by Luke J. Morrissette, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Lindsey Lammlin, BS Biochemistry and Earth and Environmental Science, University of Michigan; Stephen Redding, BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan; Michael D. Newton, MS Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Beaumont Health; Tristan Maerz, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Michigan; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
Video
Poster

$100 3rd place

Developing A Mathematical Model To Predict Corrosion Rate (CRE Project) by Samantha Nseir, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
Video
Poster

Best CRE Poster

$250 1st place:

Synthesis and Reproductive Toxicity of Bisphenol Analogs (CRE Project) by Maxwell H. Wenaas, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Timothy A. Blake, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; John E. Bowen, BS Molecular and Cell Biology, CAS; Andrew H. Roberts, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
Video
Poster

$150 2nd place

Developing A Mathematical Model To Predict Corrosion Rate (CRE Project) by Samantha Nseir, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
Video
Poster

$100 3rd place:

Using Open Data and Cloud Technology to facilitate Undergraduate Research in Neuroscience (CRE Project) by Chantol Aspinall, BS Nursing Candidate, CAS; Rachel Devine, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Abygal Barnewold, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Camara Davidson II, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Alexandra Bucciero, BA Graphic Design Candidate, COAD; Isaiah Cumberland, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Jessica Lodge, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Franco Delogu, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
Video
Poster

Best Research Poster

$250 1st place

Developing A Mathematical Model To Predict Corrosion Rate (CRE Project) by Samantha Nseir, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
Video
Poster

$150 2nd place

The Development of a Stable Four Way Stop Coordination Algorithm for Self-Driving Vehicles by Thomas Brefeld, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; James Golding, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Mitchell Pleune, BS Computer Science, Giuseppe DeRose, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, COE; Nicholas Paul, MSCS, Adjunct Faculty, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS. 
Video
Poster

$100 3rd place

The Development of Scratch Programming Extensions for Machine Learning by Mark Kocherovsky, BS in Computer Science Candidate, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS.
Video
Poster

Entrepreneurial Potential Winners

$500 1st place

IoT Smart Mirror by Michael Dupuie II, MS Electrical Engineering, COE
Video

$400 2nd place

Malicious Detector: Deep Neural Network Framework for Detecting Cyberattacks by Peter Raad, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Tao Liu, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
Video

$300 3rd place

Evaluation of Innovative Decked Bulb-T beam Bridge System Prestressed with 0.7 inch Diameter CFCC Strands by Mohamed E. Mohamed, PhD Civil Engineering candidate, COE; Nabil F. Grace, PhD, PE, Distinguished Professor, COE; Mena Bebawy, PhD, PE, Associate Professor, COE; Marc Kasabasic, Project Engineer, CIMR, COE.
Video
Poster

An Experiment Into the Viability of PBP2a Antibody Immobilization for Rapid Detection of Staphylococcus Aureus by Thomas Sutter, BS Chemistry Candidate, CAS; Yawen Li, PhD, Associate Professor, COE.
Video

A Study to Characterize Individual Photovoltaic Silicon Cell Performances and Their Use in A Lab-Constructed, Multi-Cell Photovoltaic Module by Rebecca Almandoz, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Robert W. Fletcher, PhD, Professor, COE.
Video

Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) with High Resolution Melt Curve Analysis (CRE Project) by Morgan Minjares, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Julie Zwiesler-Vollick, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
Entrepreneurial Potential
Video

Efficacy of the HALO Germicidal UV-C Light (CRE Project) by Jeffrey Busick, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Margarita Hernandez, Archimedes Innovation, PBC; Janet Price, Archimedes Innovation, PBC; Julie Zwiesler-Vollick, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
Video

Laboratory Investigation on the Reduction of pH Levels from Roadway Underdrain Outlets by Megan M. Roden, BS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE; Alexis J. Willing, BS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE; Nishtantha Bandara, PhD, Associate Professor, COE; Elin Jensen, PhD, Associate Professor, COE; Nicole Villeneuve, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
Video

Video Game for the Blind by Patrick R. Cour, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Ryan M. Woods, BS Computer Engineering Candidate, COE; Ryan J. Kaddis, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Abdulrahman S. Albaze, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.
Entrepreneurial Potential
Video

A Sustainable Model for Architecture and Retailing Environments Based on the Circular Economy Concept by Ayat Sleiman, Master of Architecture, CAD.
Video

An Investigation of Leader Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Employee Engagement and Retention by Raed Shenaq, DBA, CBIT.
Video

IoT Smart Mirror by Michael Dupuie II, MS Electrical Engineering, COE.
Entrepreneurial Potential
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Malicious Detector: Deep Neural Network Framework for Detecting Cyberattacks by Peter Raad, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Tao Liu, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS. 
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Reducing Occupant Energy Consumption in Hotel Buildings by Hevar Palani, MS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE; Aslihan Karatas, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE. 
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Social Media Based Consumer Sentiment Index Alternative to MCSI by Uzma Anam Riaz, M S Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Mazin Al Hamando, PhD, Senior Lecturer, CAS.
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Aerosol Sensor in Electronic Cigarettes for Monitoring Health Risks by Hao Jiang, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE.
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Increasing Retention in the Hospitality Industry by Matthew Cole, PhD, Associate Professor, CBIT; Patricia Castelli, PhD, Professor, CBIT; Yong Li, DBA, CBIT.
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Poetry as Social Practice: The Case of C. D. Wright by Paul Jaussen, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
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Synthesis and Medicinal Activity of Aspirin Analogs: A Course-based Research Experience for the Organic Chemistry Laboratory by Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
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Web Model Dot Space - LiDAR Scanning, Digital Heritage Preservation, and Embodying the Archive by Aaron Jones, RA, Assistant Professor, CoAD.
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A Mathematical Model of COVID-19 Spread with Face Masks of Varying Efficiencies (CRE Award) by Andrea Houck, BS Physics and Mathematical Sciences Candidate, CAS; Bruce Pell, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS; Matthew Johnston, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Adapter Design for Electronic Cigarettes with Controllable Dilution of Aerosols for Dynamic Light Scattering Measurement by Brittany M. Wieland, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Hao Jiang, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE. 
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Aerosol Body Spray as a Potential Endocrine Disruptor (CRE Project) by Bella VanBuren, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Air Fresheners as Potential Endocrine Disruptors (CRE Project) by Edward Dopkowski, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Along the Black River, Croswell Michigan by Nicholas Peruski, MArch Candidate, CAD; Anirban Adhya, PhD, Associate Professor, CAD.
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Artificial Sweeteners, Are They Secretly Harming You? (CRE Project) by Logan H. Moy, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Beyond Bazalgette: Public Health and Urban Infrastructure, London 1840-1890 by Luke Blair, MArch Candidate, CAD; Anirban Adhya, PhD, Associate Professor, CAD.
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Class Setting Preferences During the Covid-19 Health Crisis (CRE Project) by Kenneth Forrest, Abygal Barnewold, Vincent Colarossi, Dwaine Evans, Zoe Gaber, Xamaka Latham, Jessica Lodge, Amay Paripati, Austin Wexler, Randall Fraley, BS Candidates, CAS; Franco Delogu, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
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Cumulative COVID-19 Cases In Michigan by Varun Agrawal, Dual Enrollment Student; Nathan Greenwood, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
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Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Classroom Heat Exchanger Demonstration Kit by Matthew Quigley, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Jason Klebba, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Liping Liu, PhD, Associate Professor, COE.
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Developing A Mathematical Model To Predict Corrosion Rate (CRE Project) by Samantha Nseir, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
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Developing Leader Follower Autonomy for Self-driving Vehicles Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning by Joseph Schulte, BS in Computer Science & BS in Mathematics Candidate, CAS; Justin Dombecki, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Mitchell Pleune, BS Computer Science, CAS; Giuseppe DeRose, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, COE; Nicholas Paul, MSCS, Adjunct Faculty, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS.
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Investigation of Population Growth (CRE Project) by DeMarcus Bush, BS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE; Terrell Cunningham, BS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE.
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Oscillation In Video Games Using Modulus Operations by Chris A. Kumor, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.         
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Possible Effects of Hand Sanitizer on the Endocrine System (CRE Project) by Maxwell Wenaas, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Potential Endocrine Disruptors in Mac & Cheese? (CRE Project) by Luke Morrissette, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Rates of Infection Over Time: Spread of COVID-19 Across America by Adam Knapp, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Travis Narducci, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Andrew Ulaszek, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
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Schlieren Optics (CRE Award) by Andrea Houck, BS Physics and Mathematical Sciences Candidate, CAS; George Moschelli, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
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Simple Harmonic Motion in Action: Designing an Electromagnetic Damper (CRE Project) by Kevin J. Stinnette, BS Electrical Engineering Candidate, COE; Bhujyo Bhattacharya, PhD, Assistant Professor, Natural Science, CAS.
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Speech to Text Note-Taking Application by Austin J. Ramsey, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Oriehi Anyaiwe, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Synthesis and Reproductive Toxicity of Bisphenol Analogs (CRE Project) by Maxwell H. Wenaas, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Timothy A. Blake, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; John E. Bowen, BS Molecular and Cell Biology, CAS; Andrew H. Roberts, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
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Synthesis of a Cationic Contrast Agent to Study Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis by Luke J. Morrissette, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Lindsey Lammlin, BS Biochemistry and Earth and Environmental Science, University of Michigan; Stephen Redding, BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan; Michael D. Newton, MS Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Beaumont Health; Tristan Maerz, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Michigan; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
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Testing St. John's Wort for Endocrine Disrupting Properties (CRE Project) by Hailey Catania, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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The Design and Development of a Dungeons and Dragons Game Library and an Example Client Interface by Calvin Withun, BS Math and Computer Science Candidate, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS. 
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The Development of a Stable Four Way Stop Coordination Algorithm for Self-Driving Vehicles by Thomas Brefeld, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; James Golding, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Mitchell Pleune, BS Computer Science, Giuseppe DeRose, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, COE; Nicholas Paul, MSCS, Adjunct Faculty, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS.
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The Development of Scratch Programming Extensions for Machine Learning by Mark Kocherovsky, BS in Computer Science Candidate, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS.
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The Math of Autism by Aya Mchgharani, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Asal Beshoory, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
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The Role of Tea Tree Oil in Endocrine Disruption (CRE Project) by Timothy A. Blake, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Understanding Introductory Physics Concepts Using Computational Essays (CRE Award) by Andrea Houck, BS Physics and Mathematical Sciences Candidate, CAS; Bhujyo Bhattacharya, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
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Using Open Data and Cloud Technology to facilitate Undergraduate Research in Neuroscience (CRE Project) by Chantol Aspinall, BS Nursing Candidate, CAS; Rachel Devine, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Abygal Barnewold, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Camara Davidson II, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Alexandra Bucciero, BA Graphic Design Candidate, COAD; Isaiah Cumberland, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Jessica Lodge, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Franco Delogu, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS. 
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VR Hands-On Learning (CRE Project) by Mitchell Brennan, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
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Pathways Experience--Health Care: The Fine Line between Equality and Discrimination by Jacqueline Albo, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.
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Pathways Experience--Investigation of Racism within Video Games by Andrew Zelenak, BS Game Software Development, CAS.
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Pathways Experience--Personalized Learning and Career Readiness by Justin D. Light, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.
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Pathways Experience--Preferences for Template and Custom Designed Websites by Xavier Espinoza, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.
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Pathways Experience--Starvation in Rural Areas: What Can be Done? by Ashley Bogin, BS Nursing Candidate, CAS.          
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Pathways Experience--Unpacking Media Stereotypes by Sophie Van Antwerp, BS Media Communications Candidate, CAS.
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Pathways Experience--Video Games in the World of Therapy by Nathan Ford, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.         
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Pathways Experience--VR Controls Outside of Gaming by Chris A. Kumor BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.         
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Availability of Solar Energy for Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power Plants in Saudi Arabia by Abdurahman Albaradi, DEME Candidate, COE; James Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE. 
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Development of a Baja SAE Telemetry System by Nicholas Hubbard, MS Mechatronic Systems Engineering Candidate, COE; James Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE.
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Effects of Bearing Design Parameters on the Frequency Response Method for Setting Bearing Preload During Assembly: Analytical Development by David Gruzwalski, PhD Mechanical Engineering candidate, COE; James A. Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE.
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Evaluation of Innovative Decked Bulb-T beam Bridge System Prestressed with 0.7 inch Diameter CFCC Strands by Mohamed E. Mohamed, PhD Civil Engineering candidate, COE; Nabil F. Grace, PhD, PE, Distinguished Professor, COE; Mena Bebawy, PhD, PE, Associate Professor, COE; Marc Kasabasic, Project Engineer, CIMR, COE. 
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Lessons from Local Governments' Use of Tactical Urbanism During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Tyler Kazimierczuk, MArch Candidate, CAD; Joongsub Kim, PhD, RA, AIA, AICP, Professor, CAD.
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Research and Documentation Study of The Founders Residence of Lawrence Technological University as a Demonstration Project for Sustainability based Education by Nikola Gjurchinoski, MArch, CoAD; Daniel Faoro, Professor, CoAD.
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The Importance of Posterior Muscle Strength and Facet Contact in Reducing Disc Herniation Risk by Stephanie Rossman, PhD Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Eric Meyer, PhD, Associate Professor, COE; Steven Rundell, PhD, Explico Engineering. 
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Development and Implementation of a Level 4 Head Trauma (L4HT) Pathway by Brian Kaminski, MS Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CAS.
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Integrating Emotion into a Reinforcement Learning Theory of Moral Judgment by Daniel Shargel, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
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Non-Invasive Tracking of Micro-Scale Magnetic Microrobot Using Photoacoustic Imaging by Wuming Jing, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE; Mohammad Mehrmohammadi, PhD, Associate Professor, BME, WSU.
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Thanks to all the presenters!!!

Please contact Dr. Matthew Cole if you have any questions, mcole@ltu.edu