Andrew Fry, Chemical Engineering Introduction The purpose of this MEG grant was to train 3 undergraduate students from either Chemical or Mechanical Engineering on the use of OPTO 22 control system and then to direct them, along with the input from engineers at OPTO 22, as they build and install a control system and logic […]
A Combined Computational/Experimental Approach to Stabilize Proteins with Unnatural Amino Acid Modifications
Joshua Wilkerson and Dr. Thomas Knotts, Chemical Engineering Introduction Proteins are versatile biological molecules that catalyze chemical reactions, provide cellular structure, and transport materials throughout the body. Proteins have been adapted for use in a wide variety of industries including food processing, medical diagnostics, and therapeutics. However, proteins must often be modified to enhance their […]
Noise Threshold and Normalization by Contrast Parameter for Atomization during Droplet Impingement
Alexander White and Julie Crockett, Mechanical Engineering The purpose of this report is to remind the reader of goals initially set in conjunction with the original ORCA Grant project proposal in October 2017, to discuss logistical difficulties in carrying out the original project and subsequent adjustments in scope and topic of work, to represent efforts […]
Muscle Activation via MRI: Comparison of Techniques
Logan Thorneloe and Neal Bangerter, Electrical and Computer Engineering Introduction Muscle functional magnetic resonance imaging (mfMRI) is a proven concept to non-invasively identify muscle activation1. Noninvasively identifying muscle activation can be used to diagnose metabolic muscle disease, identify and pinpoint muscular dysfunction, observe muscle deterioration in aging individuals, and help researchers better understand the biological […]
Proof-of-Concept Tremor Suppression Sleeve for Essential Tremor Patients
S. Adam Stringham and Dr. Steven K. Clarles, Mechanical Engineering Introduction Essential Tremor (ET) is among the most common movement disorders. It is characterized by involuntary, rhythmic movement in the body, most often in the hands or head. The primary treatment options include deep brain surgery and/or medication, both of which can cause undesired side […]
Gas Detection System for Biomass Cookstove Emissions
Jeffery Smith, Cyera Bishop and Matthew Jones, Mechanical Engineering The purpose of this research project was to explore Peruvian social and cultural behaviors that typically prevent successful improved cookstove adoption in resource-limited settings as well as suggest ways to educate locals about the benefits of improved cookstoves. This will be done by a BYU Global […]
Does Hypochlorous Acid Accelerate the Degradation of Absorbable Sutures?
Stephen Pinnock and Anton Bowden, Mechanical Engineering Patients who undergo surgery may experience infection in the surgical site due to bacteria with a biofilm phenotype. This biofilm can render the bacteria resilient to standard antibiotics and the wound must be disinfected with an antimicrobial solution. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is a commonly used surgical antimicrobial used […]
Product Design for Children with Limb Defects
Cecilee Petersen and Richard Fry, School of Technology Introduction Congenital Limb Deficiency (CLD) occurs when a fetus’s upper or lower limbs do not form completely during pregnancy. This project analyzes how girls aged seven to thirteen years with upper-limb CLD adjust to daily tasks and supports the design of a mechanism to help them perform […]
High Level Gesture Control for UAVs
John Akagi, Brady Moon, Jared Paxton, and Dr. Cammy Peterson, Electrical and Computer Engineering Introduction The usage and application of small unmanned aircraft has grown in recent years, but training, and constant attention is often required for controlling an aircraft in even the simplest of tasks. Our research seeks to reduce the complexity in controlling […]
Low-Cost Applications of Composite Pressure Vessels in Solid Rocket Motor Design
Riley Meik and Andy George, School of Technology For years, the delivery of payloads into space was unavailable to universities and small spacecraft companies. With growth in the space industry and advancements in rocket technology, space payload deployment became an option but was still cost-prohibitive for most. Sounding rockets, small rockets designed for low-cost, flexible […]
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