Funded URCA awards

• 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