Funded URCA awards

• Conference Support
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title
  • Ahlan Filstrup, English
    Bryn Gravitt
    Teaching to Everyone: Inclusion and Diversity in Composition Classes
  • Ameesha Narine, Psychology
    Shubam Sharma
    The Role of Sense of Purpose in Health Navigation among Marginalized Older Adults 
  • An Truong, Accounting
    Lauren Matheny
    Foot and Ankle Activity Level Scale (FAALS) Normative Values in the General Adult Population
  • Anh Duong, Computer Science
    Maria Valero
    Voice Assistants in Healthcare: The Case of GlucoCheck
  • Anna Elizabeth Clark, Elementary Education
    Preethi Titu
    Elementary Preservice Teachers (PSTs) perception of STEM in an Integrated Science Course
  • Asher Flanagan, Mechanical Engineering
    Jungkyu Park
    Impact on Wrinkled Graphene
  • Aubrey Cook, Psychology
    Gail Scott
    The Effects of COVID-19 on Self-Concept and Mental Healthy Attitudes in University Students
  • Ben McKinney, Mechanical Engineering
    Ashish Aphale
    Faradaic and Non-Faradaic Charge Transfer Mechanism for Energy Storage Systems
  • Caitlyn Hume, Psychology
    Dorothy Marsil
    Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Adolescents Who Have Experienced Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
  • Caitlynn Campbell, Interactive Design
    Bryn Gravitt
    Teaching to Everyone: Inclusion and Diversity in Composition Classes
  • Charles Koduru, Mechatronics Engineering
    Muhammad Hassan Tanveer
    A Robust Optimal Control Technique for Pitch Control of an Aeropendulum
  • Charles Koduru, Mechatronics Engineering
    Muhammad Hassan Tanveer
    EZ3micro - A Novel Miniaturized Pick & Place Prototype for Improved Industrial Applications
  • Christian Sao, Electrical Engineering
    Sumit Chakravarty
    Comprehensive Performance Evaluation of Transmission Modes in LTE
  • Connor Talley, Mechanical Engineering
    Ayse Tekes
    Design and Development of Remote Operated and Soft Biomimetic Amphibious Mud Skipper
  • Corene Fuller, Biology
    Sharon Pearcey
    Examining the Relationship Between Test Anxiety, Cortisol, and Fear Extinction in Students
  • Courtney Everett, Psychology
    Gail Scott
    The Effects of COVID-19 on Self-Concept and Mental Health Attitudes in University Students
  • Cristina Cuartero, Industrial Engineering Technology
    Awatef Ergai
    Examining the Hybrid Virtual Nursing Care Model in Acute Care Settings
  • Daisie Johnson, Mechatronics Engineering
    Muhammad Hassan Tanveer
    Design and Implementation of a Cost-Effective Semi-Autonomous Scissor Lift Robot for Industrial Material Handling
  • Daniel Byers, Mechatronics Engineering
    Muhammad Hassan Tanveer
    Enhancing Accessibility and Affordability of Mobile Robotic Platforms Through MMATR: A Modular Machine-Learning Autonomous Trainable Rover
  • Diana Salamaga, Mechatronics Engineering
    Razvan Voicu
    Intelligent Facade Innovation (Ifi) Using Iiot, Digital Twin, and Next-Gen Architecture Designs
  • Emily Jackson, Computer Science
    Sanghoon Lee
    Comprehensive Experiments on Breast Cancer Hematoxylin and Eosin-stained Images using UNet
  • Emily Manqueros, Physics
    Kisa S. Ranasinghe
    Transient Nucleation Rates in Lithium Disilicate
  • Hannah Hatcher, Human Services
    Jennifer Purcell
    Conducting a Program Evaluation for a Community-Engaged Scholar Network: Program Evaluation Proposal for the Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop  
  • Hannah Walden, Marketing
    Daniel Farr
    Transgender Legislation: How Politics is Shaped by Social Discourse
  • Iti Shah, Mechatronics Engineering
    Muhammad Salman
    Cost-Effective Method Using Force Sensors for Chiropractic Teaching 
  • Jake Irvin, Mechanical Engineering
    Ashish Aphale
    Role of Carbon-based Nanocomposite for Energy Storage
  • Jalyn Lankford, Human Services
    Cameron Greensmith
    Storytelling as Relational Practice: Critically Engaging Class-Based Inequality in Growing Up Poor
  • Jared Wilson, Accounting
    Page Burch
    From Patterns to Polygons: A Recontextualization of Historic Relics Through Digital Technologies
  • Jordan Scurry, Mechanical Engineering
    Dal Hyung Kim
    Characterization of Swimming Locomotion of Soft MilliRobots 
  • Katie (Seoeun) Cho, Mechanical Engineering
    Paul Lee
    Low-Cost Shortwave-Infrared Spectroscopy (SWIRS) for Stroke Risk Screening in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease 
  • Katie Moerschel, Biology
    Vishnu Suppiramaniam
    Prenatal Cannabinoid Exposure Affects Memory through Alterations in Glutamatergic Receptor Exposure
  • Kelsey Potter, Psychology
    Dorothy Marsil
    Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Adolescents Who Have Experienced Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
  • Lucas Verdan Arcanjo Schwenck, Mechanical Engineering
    Ayse Tekes
    Virtual Laboratories for Vibrations and Mechanisms and Machines Courses
  • Mason Cox, Mechatronics Engineering
    Muhammad Hassan Tanveer
    Planar Trajectory Simulation for Lunar CanSats Using Wheeled Ground Robot
  • Maya Maqousi, Psychology
    Chanler Hilley
    Patterns of Violence Exposure Before and After COVID: Connections with Externalizing Behaviors
  • Natalie Jimenez, Human Services
    Jennifer Purcell
    Conducting a Program Evaluation for a Community-Engaged Scholar Network
  • Nikki Wendt, Psychology
    Gail Scott
    The Effects of COVID-19 on Self-Concept and Mental Healthy Attitudes in University Students
  • Preston Brantley, Mechanical Engineering
    Razvan Voicu
    It's All About Context
  • Rebecca Senft, Biology
    Matthew P. Weand
    Does Urban Heat Island Effect Provide a  Competitive Edge for Invasive Species?
  • Sahil Bardai, Biology
    Sharon Pearcey
    Examining the Relationship Between Trait Anxiety, Cortisol, and Fear Extinction
  • Seema Steele, Human Services
    Cameron Greensmith
    Storytelling as Relational Practice: Critically Engaging Class-Based Inequality in Growing Up Poor
  • Shrey Patel, Mechatronics Engineering
    Muhammad Hassan Tanveer
    Data Collection, Heat Map Generation for Crack Detection Using Robotic Dog Fused with FLIR Sensor​
  • Simon Bratescu, Mechanical Engineering
    Jungkyu Park
    Thermal Transport Study of KCl-UCl3 Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations
  • Sophie Vincent, Biology
    Brian Moore 
    Examining the Utility of The Military Service Sleep Assessment in U.S. Veterans
  • Tara Joshi, Electrical Engineering
    Beibei Jiang
    Analyzing Internal
    Resistance in Lithium Nickel Cobalt Oxide (LiNiCoO) Vehicle Batteries for Enhanced SOC and SOH Prediction
  • Tris Day, Psychology
    Christina Salnaitis
    College Students’ Definitions of Intelligence and Giftedness: Influence of Growth and Fixed Mindset and Attitudes Towards Gifted Programs 
• Research Support
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title
  • Alyssa DeSantis, Biology
    Tsai-Tien Tseng
    Survey of Bacteriophages in Tibetan Glacier
  • Andy Lewis, Integrated Health Science
    Kevin Gittner
    Crowdsourcing Survey Data Collection Services; A Comparison of Data Quality from Mturk, SurveyMonkey, and Qualtrics
  • Anxhelo Gjermeni, Environmental Engineering
    M. A. Karim
    Impacts of Traffic on Particulate Matters In and Around Schools
  • Benii Kalonda, Public Health Education
    Kevin Gittner
    How do Abortion-Related Societal Stigmas Post Roe v. Wade in Restrictive Abortion States such as Georgia Contribute to Birth-Aging (18-45) Women’s Psychological Distress and Mental Well-Being?
  • Ben Goldberg, Mechatronics Engineering
    Razvan Voicu
    Manufacturing and Testing of an Axial Flux Brushless Motor with Custom Optimized Coil Winding Technique
  • Brandon Solon, Computer Science
    Razvan Voicu
    Data Collection, Interpolation, and Analysis of Motor Efficiency In The Development of Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Ironless Stator Motor With The Implementation of Custom Motor Windings 
  • Brianna Greiner, Environmental Engineering
    M. A. Karim
    Impacts of Traffic on Particulate Matters in and Around Schools
  • Camila Pena, Art
    Jeff Campana
    3D Printing Clay Research Project
  • Charlie Leon, Electrical Engineering
    Beibei Jiang
    Lithophilic Artificial Polymeric Grain Boundaries for Garnet Ceramic Solid Electrolyte towards Dendrite-free and High-power-density All-solid-state Batteries
  • Edwin Trejo-Rivera, Psychology
    Israel Sánchez-Cardona
    Moderating Role of Meaningful Work Among First Responders
  • Elizabeth Ehme, Mathematics
    Eric Stachura
    Light Rays Passing Through Liquid Crystals 
  • Evelyn Sanders, Electrical Engineering
    Beibei Jiang
    Printable Solid Electrolyte via Photopolymerization: Enabling Flexible Solar-Charging Batteries through Printing Technology
  • Fernando Martinez, Electrical Engineering
    Razvan Voicu
    Design, Implementation, Analysis, and In Depth Electrical Evaluation of a Custom Modified Coil Winding in an Axial Flux Ironless Stator Brushless DC Motor, and Manufacturing of the Same
  • Ibrahim Alamayreh, Civil Engineering
    M. A. Karim
    Evaluation of Portland Cement Concrete mixed with Fyl-Ash Type C
  • Iris Giulianelli, Mechatronics Engineering
    Bo Li
    Developing a Specific Vibration Isolation System for Scanning Tunneling Microscope Break Junction (STM-BJ) Equipment for Charge Transport Measurement at Single Molecule Level
  • Jordan Bailey, Mechanical Engineering
    Razvan Voicu
    Design and Manufacturing of a Hilbert Curve Axial Flux Ironless Stator with the Inclusion of Custom Motor Windings
  • Kayla MacDonald, Biology
    Tsai-Tien Tseng
    In Silico Identification of Phage Candidates for Treatment and Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
  • Keegen Ruggles, Mechanical Engineering
    Bo Li
    Synthesis of SiO2 Nanoparticles for Investigation of Colloidal Self-Assembly Under Non-Equilibrium Conditions
  • Kevin Chong, Mechanical Engineering
    Simin Nasseri
    Accessing Strength and Resilience of Composite Structural Components with Intricate Internal Configurations
  • Kevin Kellner, Mechanical Engineering
    Sandip Das
    Self-Powered Wearable Oxygen and Heartrate Monitoring Device for ICU Patients
  • Klaudya Hernandez, Biology
    Ramya Rajagopalan
    Investigating the Role of Quorum Sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Transposon Mutants During Myxococcal Predation.
  • Lily Wisner, Environmental Engineering
    M. A. Karim
    Impacts of Traffic on Air Pollutants PM2.5 and other Pollutants in and Around Schools
  • Mason Prather, Computer Game Design and Development
    Sungchul Jung
    Use of Exoskeleton Chair for Posture Change in VR
  • Olivia Smith, Media and Entertainment
    Anna Weinstein
    Women Writers of Film & Television (WWFTV) Digital Humanities Project
  • Stuart Suttle, Civil Engineering
    M. A. Karim
    Portland Cement Concrete Behavior mixed with Fly-Ash Type F
  • Tara Joshi, Electrical Engineering
    Beibei Jiang
    Integration of Solar Cell and Solid-State Batteries for flexible and All-Solid-State Solar Charging Batteries
  • Tristan Bollenbaugh, Geospatial Sciences
    Ranbir Singh Kang
    Spatial Pattern of Sedimentation and Bed Roughness in a Local Fresh Water Reservoir: A Case Study of Frey Lake in Georgia
  • Tyler Silvers, Mechanical Engineering
    Ashish Aphale
    Study of Area Specific Resistance on High-temperature Stainless Steel Alloys for SOFC
  • Samyrah Soura, Public Health Education
    Kevin Gittner
    How do Abortion-Related Societal Stigmas in Restrictive Abortion States such as Georgia Contribute to Birth-Aging (18-45) Women’s Psychological Distress and Mental Well-Being Post the Overturning of Roe v. Wade? 
  • Yvonne Thai, Mechanical Engineering
    Lei Shi
    Underwater Mechanical Testing Device for Tissue Assessment under In-Vivo State

• Conference Support
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title
  • Chasidy Harris, Sociology
    Dan Farr
    Holiday Cards: A Discourse of Gender, Identity, and Social Definitions of the Family
  • Aaron Stinebaugh, Electrical Engineering
    Justin Park
    Tritium absorption and capture through novel graphene materials
  • Lakshay Battu, Mechanical Engineering
    Justin Park
    Novel Thermal Coating for High-Speed Aircrafts
  • Kevin Tran, Mechanical Engineering
    Ayse Tekes
    Learning by Doing in the Dynamics and Mechanical Vibrations Courses using 3D Printed Materials
  • Kimberly Gomes, Psychology
    Brian Moore
    Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Suicidality, and Stress: The Moderating Role of
    Dysfunctional and Recovery Cognitions
  • Emily Glenn, Environmental Engineering
    Amy Gruss
    Microplastic fate and transport at a drinking water treatment plant
  • Joshua Clounie, Mechatronics
    Razvan Voicu
    Optimization of an Intelligent Wheelchair: LiDAR and Camera Vision for Obstacle Avoidance
  • Sahil Bardai, Biology
    Ebony Glover
    Understanding the Contributions of Hormonal Contraceptives and Cortisol Levels to Fear Learning in Women
  • Semper Habib, Integrated Health Sciences
    Shubam Sharma
    Older Adults Share Challenges in their Life Story: Sense of Purpose as a Resource for Resilience
  • James Poteat, Music
    Benjamin Wadsworth
    Presentation at the Joint Annual Meeting of the American Musicological Society, the Society for Ethnomusicology, and the Society for Music Theory in New Orleans, LA
  • Charles Koduru, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
    Muhammad Tanveer
    Independent Optimization for Robot Path Planning and Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance
  • Ayla McGinnis, Political Science
    Benjamin Taylor
    An Unnecessary Burden? Runoff Elections in Georgia
  • Kate  Burgess, Psychology
    Christine Ziegler
    Mental health perceptions and self-confidence: A comparison of the perspectives of American and Peruvian university students
  • Gabrielle Jones, Media and Entertainment
    Anna Weinstein
    LGBTQ Children's Television Creator Chris Nee: One Women’s Efforts to Diversify Characters on the Small Screen
  • Cortney Calligan, Psychology
    Jennifer Willard
    The Big Five and Informant Behavior: Can Personality Predict when Students Snitch?
  • William Wisener, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
    Razvan Voicu
    A Top-View Hand Gesture Recognition System for IoT Applications
  • Kameron Farmer, Sport Management
    Nalani Butler
    2020: Black Athletes and Mental Health 
  • Nicholos Givens, Sport Management
    Nalani Butler
    2020: Black Athletes and Mental Health 
  • Andrew Spanjer, Mechatronics
    Razvan Voicu
    IEEE HONET
    
  • Terrance Hall, Mechatronics
    Muhammad Tanveer
    Mobile Aquatic & Nautical Technology Assistant (MANTA)
  • Ben Hall, Mechatronics
    Muhammad Tanveer
    Occupancy Grid based autonomous vehicle navigation
  • Ariel Owens, Anthropology and Asian Studies
    Tsai-Tien Tseng
    Enhanced Screening Methods for the Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex in Ancient Host Microbiomes
  • Abby Doster, Psychology
    Sharon Pearcey
    Impact of Hormonal Contraceptives and Childhood Trauma on Fear Conditioning
  • Erin Batarseh, Psychology
    Sharon Pearcey
    Impact of Hormonal Contraceptives and Childhood Trauma on Fear Conditioning
  • Caitlin Callahan, Psychology
    Anisah Bagasra
    The Impact of Discrimination, Community Support, and Class Modalities on Burnout in College Students
  • Danielle Podolin, Psychology
    Beth Kirsner
    The Improvement of Trauma-Informed Care for Women with MRKH Syndrome
  • Tasi Levao, Psychology
    Christine Ziegler
    Mental health perceptions and self-confidence: A comparison of the
    perspectives of American and Peruvian university students
  • Katherine Dobson, Biology
    Heather Sutton
    Vascular Plant Inventory of the Sheffield Wildlife Management Area
  • Isabella Giordano, Music Education
    Nancy Conley
    An Examination of Jazz Bass Instruction in P-12 String/Orchestra Classes
  • Steven Steele, Mechatronics
    Ravzan Voicu
    IEET HONET
  • Chasidy Harris, Sociology
    Joel Crombez
    More than Censorship: How banning books reinforces Fear in our society
  • Samyrah Soura, Public Health Education
    LaNita Wright
    Conditioned Distrust: Addressing Medical Distrust and COVID-19 Vaccinations 
  • Lilla McLendon, Molecular and Cellular Biology
    Anton Bryantsev
    Effects of Physical Activity on Again-Related Muscle Degerneration in the Fly Model
    
  • Selma Atic, Molecular and Cellular Biology
    Anton Bryantsev
    Effects of physical activity on muscle degeneration in the fly model of muscle aging
  • Ameesha Narine, Psychology
    Shubam Sharma
    The Role of Purpose in Navigating Health and Social Barriers in Marginalized Older Adults
  • Blair Dilbeck, Information Systems
    Dominic Thomas
    Community Service: Octoprint Server at Kennesaw State University
  • Daezha Jackson, Psychology
    Nicole Martin
    Choices for Family Growth: Infertility to Adoption
• Research Support
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title
  • Anh Duong, Computer Science
    Maria Valero
    Smart Voice Assistant for Non-Invasive IoT Software for Diabetes Management

  • Kyle Rosales, Civil Engineering

    M.A. Karim
    Behavior Analysis of Cement Concrete with Waste Rubber Materials
  • Brian Banderas, Civil Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Behavior Analysis of Cement Concrete with Waste Rubber Materials
  • Connor Berger, Electrical Engineering
    Paul Lee
    Small Separation Speckle Contrast Optical Spectroscopy for Intraoperative Evaluation of Parathyroid Glands Viability
  • Jacob Womack, Electrical Engineering
    Paul Lee
    Handheld wireless optical device for intraoperative assessment of parathyroid gland perfusion
  • Chris Parra, Construction Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Behavior Analysis of Cement Concrete with Waste Glass Materials
  • Ryan Dumont, Mechanical Engineering
    Bo Li
    Large-area 2D colloidal microchannel formation under non-equilibrium condition
  • Hannah Robertson, English
    Nina Morgan
    Highlighting Diverse Leaders to Empower Children
  • Tasi Levao, Psychology
    Nina Morgan
    Women’s Leadership Roles in Children’s Literature on a Cross-Cultural Scale
  • Heather Voraphongphibul, English
    Nina Morgan
    On Writing Women: Crafting a Dialogic Children’s Book for American and Moroccan Students
  • Seleh Randolph, English
    Nina Morgan
    Complex accessibility: representing narratives of injustice, oppression, and resistance in children’s literature
  • Emily Rodriguez-Jacobo, Industrial & Systems Engineering
    Robert Keyser
    Planned Behavior and Blood Donation Study
  • Preston Bourquine, English
    Nina Morgan
    Children’s Book Project 
  • Ashley McNeal, Industrial & Systems Engineering
    Robert Keyser
    Planned Behavior and Blood Donation Study
  • John Lawson, Computer Engineering
    Billy Kihei
    Dynamic Perimeter Movement Using UAVs and Robotic Systems
  • Nya Roden, English
    Nina Morgan
    Women Leaders Stories 
  • Sierra Gehweiler, English
    Nina Morgan
    My Name is Nawal, Too: The Story of Nawal El Moutawakel
  • Hope Didier, Biology
    Jonathan McMurry
    Utilization of a cell-penetrating peptide-adaptor for delivery of human papillomavirus protein E2 into cervical cancer cells to arrest cell growth and promote cell death
  • Sophie Vincent, Biology
    Brian Moore
    Opioid Use Disorder in the Active Service: Incidence Rates and Behavioral Health Considerations
  • Elijah Madaris, Electrical Engineering
    Sandip Das
    A Novel Low-cost Electronic Device for Remote Wireless Health Monitoring of Solar Modules
  • Brianna Mack, Dance; Sociology
    McCree O'Kelley
    Barriers
  • Savannah Banks, Dance
    McCree O'Kelley
    10:01 PM
  • Vu Nguyen, Civil Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Behavior of cement concrete mixed with sewage sludge ash
  • Matthew Henry, Civil Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Behavior of cement concrete mixed with recycled waste scrap metals
  • Abdulaziz Alebra, Civil Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Behavior Analysis of Cement Concrete with Combination of Waste Rubber and Glass
  • Ibrahim Alamayreh, Civil Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Behavior Analysis of Cement Concrete with Combination of Waste Rubber and Plastic
  • Mohamad Alamayreh, Civil Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Behavior Analysis of Cement Concrete with Combination of Waste Plastic and Glass
  • Venkata Naga Sai Sravani
    Ambadapudi, Environmental Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Forensic Analysis on Micro-Structure of Portland Cement Concrete Mixed with Waste Materials
  • Samantha Johnson, Environmental Engineering
    M.A. Karim
    Monitoring and Assessment of Air Pollutants in and Around Schools
  • Michael Chapman, Environmental Science
    Troy Mutchler
    Estimating Blue Carbon Stocks in Native and Non-Native Seagrass Beds of Jobos Bay, PR
  • Alex Torres, Mechanical Engineering
    Bo Li
    Temperature effect on non-equilibrium phase separation of colloidal PS latex particle for advanced manufacturing
  • Raven Winant, Environmental Science
    Troy Mutchler
    Examining the Effects of Non-Native Seagrass Species on Sediment Chemistry in Jobos Bay, PR. 
  • Meghan Salain, Psychology
    Nicole Martin
    Music and Memories

• Conference Support
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title
  • Rachel Zimmerman, Psychology
    Nicole Martin
    Maternal Choices and Outcomes in International Adoption
  • Rebecca Senft, Biology
    Clint Penick
    Functional Role of Insect Microsculpturing in Abrasion Resistance
  • James Poteat, Music Theory
    Ben Wadsworth
    Presentation at the Music Theory Society of New York State (MTSNYS) conference in
    Rochester, New York
  • Sarah Limer, Biology
    Troy Mutchler
    Effects of Urbanization on Organic Matter Inputs and Food Webs
  • Crockett Hensley, Mechatronics Engineering
    Matthew Marshall
    Off-Road Navigation with End-To-End Imitation Learning for Continuously Parameterized Control
  • Cassie Hagler, Environmental Engineering
    M.A.Karim
    Comparison of 2019 Monthly Emission Rates of: Volatile Organic Compounds
    (VOCs), Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2),
    Nitrogen Oxide (NO), PM2.5, and PM10
  • Moriah Boynton, Psychology
    Nicole Martin
    Maternal Choices and Outcomes in International Adoption 
  • Aaron Rose, Psychology
    Chris Ziegler
    Mental Health Perceptions and Self-Confidence: A Comparison of the Perspectives of
    American and Peruvian University Students
  • Alex Seal, Biology
    Minjae Woo
    Impact of Minority Speakers on Speech-To-Text Technology
  • Samuel Payne, Undeclared
    MinJae Woo
    Improving AI  Detection of Breast Cancer in Mammograms Using Deep Learning Algorithms
  • Taylor Miller, Psychology
    MinJae Woo
    Delay in documentation for healthcare professionals when using speech to text
    softwares while following COVID-19 protocols
  • Shania Kalladanthyil, Biology
    Anton Bryantsev
    Identification of the minimal sequence required for protein trafficking to B-bodies
  • Datiel Dayani, Psychology
    Michelle Head
    Investigating the Relationship Between a Student's Perception of Learning in the Chemistry Laboratory and Their STEM Professional Identity
• Research Support
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title
  • Ariel Owens, Anthropology
    Tsai-Tien Tseng
    Enhanced Screening Methods for the Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosiscomplex in Ancient Host Microbiomes
  • Izzie Murphy, Fine Arts
    Brian Artese
    Lacan, Derrida, and Poe’s “The Purloined Letter”
  • Yazmeen Mayes, Music Composition
    Laurence Sherr
    Improvising a Narrative Song: A Playwright-Composer Collaboration
  • Rachel Buchli, Biology
    Ramya Rajagopalan
    Predation Evasion Behavior of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Gretchen Agans, Psychology
    Anisah Bagasra
    Barriers to Establishing a Healthcare Proxy 
  • Zaid Abuimweis, Biology
    Ramya Rajagopalan
    Isolation of Myxobacteria from Acidic Soils 
  • Luanne Seaman, Computer Engineering
    Billy Kihei
    Comparing Delays of Various Wireless Protocols for Autonomous Vehicle
    Applications
  • Aden Edwards, Mechatronics Engineering
    Amir Ali Amiri Moghadam
    Development of soft robotic system for remote ultrasound interventions
  • Tyler Rohrig, Public Health Education
    Kevin Gittner
    Racial microaggressions minorities have and their ability to seek care on reproductive
    health
  • Shalynne Grasty, Public Health Education
    Afekwo Ukuku
    The Extent Negative Behavioral Attitudes have on Minorities’ Ability to Seek Care on
    Sensitive Topics Such as Reproductive Health
  • Kieran McDonald, Physics
    Kisa Ranasinghe
    Machine Learning to Predict Variables Need to Create Bioactive Glass with
    Multivalent Nanoceria 
  • Farid Hudda, Electrical Engineering
    Sandip Das
    Invisible Laser-powered Sustainable IoT Sensors for Energy Efficient Smart Buildings 
  • Yazmeen Mayes, Music
    Laurence Sherr
    Workshops for Creative Activities in Musical Theatre
  • Angel Vasquez, Chemistry
    Rajnish Singh, Kisa Ranasinghe
    X-Ray Diffraction Study of Cerium Oxide Extracted from Bio-glass
  • Jose Lara-Sanchez, Biochemistry
    Marina Koether
    Optimizing Coagulation and Flocculation of Microplastics
  • Lauren James, Enviromental Science
    Marina Koether
    Kinetic Study of Potassium Persulfate
  • Isabella Vahle, Biology
    Paula Jackson
    Effect on the soil microbial community of the removal of dominant understory
    species in a longleaf pine ecosystem
  • Mary Kate Broadway, Mechatronics Engineering
    Sandip Das
    Hacking a 3D Printer to Realize a Low-Cost Multifunctional Instrumentation for Solar
    Cell Characterization
  • Christopher Woolford, Physics
    Mohammed Aledhari
    Developing a Neural Network-based Model to Predict Phenotypes Associated with
    Specific Genotypes
  • Cora Meador, Computer Science
    Mohammed Aledhari
    BreastNet; Classification of Risk Categories for Breast Cancer Using Deep Learning and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Linh Luong, Mechanical Engineering
    Yizeng Li
    Fabrication of Microfluidic Devices to Study Confined Collective Migration of Breast Cancer Cells
  • Vlad Mandzyuk, Mechanical Engineering
    Adeel Khalid
    Performance Improvement of High Bypass Turbofan Engine Through Optimization of High-Pressure Compressor Blade – A Case Study
  • Connor Embleau, Civil and Environmental Engineering
    Tien Yee
    Cost-Efficient Bridge Scour Health Monitoring using Commercial Sensors
  • Jonathan Yun, Mechanical Engineering
    Kisa Ranasinghe, Rajnish Singh
    Raman Spectroscopy Analysis of Crystalline Phases of Nanoceria for Biological Applications
  • Blake Wilson, Electrical Engineering
    Bill Diong
    Control of Programmed Pulse-Width Modulated Multi-level Inverter

   

• Conference Support 
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title 
  • Jason Whelan, Electrical Engineering
    Hoseon Lee, Walter Thain
    Model of 2-Stage RF Charge Pump for Wireless Energy Transfer Optimization
  • Nemanja Blagojevic, Electrical Engineering
    Hoseon Lee, Walter Thain
    Model of 2-Stage RF Charge Pump for Wireless Energy Transfer Optimization
  • Andrew Hopkins, Electrical Engineering
    Sumit Chakravarty
    LoRa Mesh Network with BeagleBone Black
  • Daisy McGrath, Integrative Biology
    Tsai-Tien Tseng
    Identification of Novel Phages from Homemade Dairy Products with Next-Generation Sequencing
  • Jessie Catchpole, Psychology
    Chris Ziegler, Gail Scott, Patrick Devine
    Mental Health Perceptions and Self Concept: A Comparison of the Perspectives of American and Peruvian University Students
  • Rachel Zimmerman, Psychology
    Chris Ziegler
    Mental Health Perceptions and Self Concept: A Comparison of the Perspectives of American and Peruvian University Students
  • Matthew Fenner, Psychology
    Chris Ziegler
    Mental Health Perceptions and Self Concept: A Comparison of the Perspectives of American and Peruvian University Students
• Research Support
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title 
  • Hakeem Wilson, Computer Engineering
    Billy Kihei
    Connected Autonomous RC Cars
  • Daniella Krakue, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Ramya Rajagopalan
    Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Myxococcus Xanthus Wild Isolates
  • Naomi Katz, Psychology
    Christopher Allen
    College Students and Mental Health Services
  • Jackie Easter, Nursing
    Mary Ramos, Jenna Shackleford
    Exploring Telemedicine and Self-Management Practices of Transitioning Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
  • Jessie Chen, Computational & Applied Mathematics
    Eric Stachura
    Singularity analysis of the 2D Maxwell system in polygons
  • Tyler Davison, Computer Engineering 
    Billy Kihei
    Connected Autonomous RC Maritime Vehicles (Boats)
  • Ariel Owens, Geography &  Anthropology
    Tsai-Tien Tseng
    Detecting Bacterial Species from Next Generation Sequencing Data Derived from Ancient Human Skeletal Samples
  • Emmy Keenan, School of Art & Design
    Page Burch
    One Furnace to Rule Them All
  • Geoffrey Eger, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Paula Jackson
    Getting to the Root of the Problem: The American Chestnut and the Chinese chestnut blight
  • Nicolai Sison, Industrial & Systems Engineering
    Lin Li, Meng Han
    A configurable data preprocessing framework to improve existing travel industry time series prediction models
  • Zekai Fei, Computer Science
    Selena He
    Robust Efficient Accurate License Plate and Character Detection System Based on Simplified CNN
  • Angelita Andrade, Dance
    Marsha Barsky, Thang Dao
    Hear Me, I Have Nothing to Say: A Choreographed Screendance 
  • Marceline Lewis, Computer Engineering
    Sandip Das
    Renewable Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting Device for Sustainable Boats and Ships
  • Anna Jackson, Dance
    Marsha Barsky, Thang Dao
    Emotional Intelligence and Vulnerability in the Dance Making Process
  • Gavin Treadaway, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Ramya Rajagopalan
    Development of a Metabolic, Phenotypic, and Chemical Profile for the Microbiome in the Soil Underneath Endangered Long Leaf Pines
  • Christopher Woolford, Physics
    Mohammed Aledhari
    Visualization of Gene Regulatory Elements
  • Christopher Boon, Mathematics
    Yizeng Li, Glenn Young
    Mathematical Modeling on Confined Collective Migration of Breast Cancer Cells
  • George Williams, Mechanical Engineering
    Mohammad Jonaidi
    Application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in the Mechanical Modeling of Concrete
  • Jisoo Song, Mechanical Engineering
    Bo Li
    Oligopeptide sequence effect on self-assembled structure of electronically active biomaterials
  • Yazmeen Mayes, Music Composition
    Judith Cole
    Broadway Official Online Masterclass: Musical Theatre Composing & Writing
  • Cynney Walters, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Tsai-Tien Tseng
    Exploring the Microbiome of Korean Industrial Kimchi Fermentation Products
  • Muhammad Arshad, Computer Engineering
    Billy Kihei
    GPS-RTK Base Station for KSU Marietta Campus
  • Ally Kisiel, Chemistry & Biochemistry
    Graham Collier
    Elucidating Effects of Sustainable Solvents on Controlled Polymerizations
  • Brantley Talley, Electrical Engineering
    Bill Diong
    Control of Programmed Pulse-width Modulated Multi-level Inverter
  • Maria Delgado, Architecture
    Jeffrey Collins
    Architecture + Language: Breaking Down Barriers to Create Cultural Dialogue
  • Rebecca Anderson, Physics & Mathematics
    Kisa Ranasinghe, Rajnish Singh
    Investigating Multivalent Nanoceria Developed Within a Soluble Borate Glass
  • Angel Vasquez, Chemistry & Biochemistry
    Kisa Ranasinghe, Rajnish Singh
    Transmission electron microscope study of cerium induced borate glass for biological applications
  • Jiwoo Park, Computer Engineering
    Billy Kihei
    Soft-Robotics for Vehicular Safety
  • Eric Brosius, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Michael Beach
    Development of a SARS-CoV-2 surveillance test for Kennesaw State University
  • Samuel Moore, Chemistry & Biochemistry
    Carl Saint-Louis
    Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Reaction-Based Azaborine Fluorescent Probe Capable of Selectively Detect Carbon Monoxide Based on Palladium-Mediated Carbonylation Chemistry
  • Chakayla Ashford, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Anton Bryantsev
    Determining Genetic Interactions that Lead to Cancer Transformation
  • Cristy Kennedy, Interactive Design
    Sara Doan
    Building False Trust During COVID-19: How Health Information is Circulating Differently in the South
  • Zach Contois, Mechanical Engineering
    Muhammad Salman
    Reducing Brain Trauma with Improved Motorcycle Helmet Technology
  • Noah Brown, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Paula Jackson
    The Seed-borne Mycorrhizal Fungi and Microbiome of Pinus palustris
  • Cora Meador, Computer Science
    Mohammed Aledhari
    BreastNet: Classification of Risk Categories for Breast Cancer Using DeepLearning and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Josh Lummus, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Ramya Rajagopalan
    Catch Me If You Can
  • Dylan Stacy, Biochemistry
    Yizeng Li
    Preparation of giant unilamellar vesicles for the study of vesicle dynamics under confined fluid environment

• Conference Travel
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title
  • Caleb Lawrence, Architecture
    Elizabeth Martin-Malikian, Edwin Akins
    City in the Forest
  • Marysia LaRosa, Architecture
    Elizabeth Martin-Malikian, Edwin Akins
    Mending Times/Minds: Urban Revitalization of the 'Rust Belt' City: Utica, New York
  • Breck Small, Architecture
    Giovanni Loreto
    Primary Focus: A New Precedent for Ugandan Education 
  • William Chase Sisk, Architecture
    Marietta Monaghan
    How the Automobile Changed Monroe
  • Devon Sams, Architecture
    Peter Pittman
    Golden Scrutiny: from Analog-to-Digital 
  • Ana Giron, Architecture
    Arash Soleimani
    Imaginative Engagement: Consolidating Play and Learning through the Spatial Design of Classrooms
  • Jared Triemer, Architecture
    Elizabeth Martin-Malikian, Tim Frank
    Faith in Humanity: An Exploration of Spiritually Inclusive Architecture
  • Destiny Page, Chemistry & Biochemistry
    Rajnish Singh, Kisa Ranasinghe
    Biological Applications of a Nanoceria Containing Novel Bioactive Glass
  • Kelly Linz, Geography & Anthropology
    Jun Tu
    Predicting Groundwater Pollution Levels Using Land Cover Raster Data in ArcMap and SAS
  • Katherine Mitchell, Mechanical Engineering
    Jungkyu Park, Eduardo Farfan, Andrew Hummel, Tien Yee
    Thermal Transport in Actinide Oxide Fuels with Interstitial Defects & Sensitivity of Thermal Transport in Uranium Dioxide to Fission Gas
  • Alex Resnick, Mechanical Engineering
    Jungkyu Park, Eduardo Farfan
    Three-Dimensional Printing of Carbon Nanostructures
  • Emma Henry, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Jonathan McMurry, Thomas Leeper, Carol Chrestensen
    The Auto-Inhibitory Loop of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Kinetic and Structural Characterization to p38
  • Jackson Hill, Mechanical Engineering
    Jungkyu Park, Eduardo Farfan
    2020 American Nuclear Society Student Conference: "Thermal Properties of a Lif-ThF4 Molten Salt Fuel"
  • Bryce Atchley, Mechanical Engineering
    Jungkyu Park, Eduardo Farfan
    2020 American Nuclear Society Student Conference: "Thermal Transport in Molten Salt Reactor Fuels"
  • Ian Foster, Physics
    Kisa Ranasinghe, Rajnish Singh
    Xray Absorbtion Near Edge Structure Spectroscopy in Borate Glass Containing Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles
  • Leandra Girma, Sociology & Criminal Justice
    Darina Lepadatu
    An Investigation into the Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System,Housing, Employment and Education: What Can We Do About It in Georgia?
  • Callie Bernstein, Sociology & Criminal Justice
    Darina Lepadatu
    Women's Health in Georgia: Teenage Pregnancy, Maternal & Infant Mortality, and the new Heartbeat Law
  • Emily Barbour, Computer Science
    Kevin McFall
    Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Using Open Source Software ECTC Journal Conference Presentation
  • Matthew McCadden, English
    Lara Smith-Sitton, Linda Niemann
    Native American Representation in Film
  • Camille Atlan, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Michael Van Dyke
    Transcription Factor Discovery in the Extremophile Thermus thermophilus HB8
  • Jayson Tyler Gragg, Mechatronics
    Kevin McFall
    Real Time Virtual Reality Remotely Operated Vehicle
  • Salina Shanks, English
    Lesia Miller Schnur
    A Feminist Vampire in Iran: Ana Lily Amirpour's A Girl Walks Home at Night Research Paper
  • Emily Rubin, Communications & Media
    Lesia Miller Schnur
    Men's Sexualized View of Women as a Monster to Men and Women in Jonathan Glazer's Film "Under the Skin"
  • Caitlin Hobbs, Geography & Anthropology
    Lesia Miller Schnur
    Everyone Deserves to Be Seen: The Importance of Representation in Modern Media(and) The Heroine's Journey and its Representation in Horror
  • Milan Haddad, Chemistry & Biochemistry
    Altug Poyraz
    Investigating Cathode Dissolution by Homegenous Sol-Gel Coating on Maganese Dioxide Nanofibers to Extend Battery Performance
  • Gary Owenby, Geography & Anthropology
    Terry Powis
    A Petrographic Comparison of Swift Creek Ceramics in the Etowah River Valley
  • Cameron Redovian, Mechatronics
    Matthew Marshall
    An Application of a Digital Twin to Robotic System Design for a Unstructured Enviroment
  • Adisson Maalouf, Computer Engineering
    Billy Kihei
    Securing Global Positioning System in the Blockchain using Vehicle-to-Everything Communications
  • TJ Bixby, Sociology & Criminal Justice
    Darina Lepadatu
    The Criminal Justice System in Georgia: Why Are the Incarceration, Recidivism, Drug Offenses and Police Brutality So High?
  • Jooeun Kim, English
    Jayoung Choi
    Culture and Teacher Identity in Cases of Two English as Foreign Language (EFL) Teachers in South Korea
  • Zhuolin Li, Computer Science
    Hossain Shahriar
    Deep Machine Learning-based Technique for Spam Email Detection
  • Carson Wiles, Mechanical Engineering
    Sathish Gurupatham
    5th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference
  • Joshuah G. Leljedal, Civil and Construction Engineering
    Mohammad Jonaidi
    Using Comprehensive Finite Element Analysis to Simulate Mechanical  & Structural Elements
  • Jasmine Anderson, Molecular and Cellular Biology
    Ramya Rajagopalan, Melanie Griffin
    Pseudomonas aeruginosa actively evades predation by Myxobacteria
• Research Support 
  • Student, Academic Dept.
    Faculty Mentor(s)
    Project Title
  • Mervin Johns, Electrical Engineering
    Sandip Das
    Hybrid Magneto-Piezoelectric Ocean-wave Energy Harvesting Device for Sustainable Boats and Ships
  • Daniel Fulcher, Mechanical Engineering
    Muhammad Salman
    The Etiology and Management of IIIiotibiial Band Syndrome (ITBS) in Runners
  • Austin Crawford, Electrical Engineering
    Bill Diong
    Hybrid Seven-level Multi-level Inverter
  • Chandler Cooper, Civil & Construction Engineering
    Mohammed Jonaidi
    A Civil Engineering Experimental Research Project on Post-Tensioned Concrete Construction
  • Kathryn Crocker, Molecular & Cellular Biology
    Tsai-Tien Tseng
    Identification of Phages as Biocontrol Agents Against Strepococcus
  • Victoria Romero, Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology
    Daniel Ferreira
    Remediation of Radiocessium Contaminated Soil in Fukushima, Japan
  • Hala Alfalih, Architecture
    Jeffrey Collins
    A Material Exploration for a Parametricallly Informed Settlement on Mars