Matthew Butler and Professor Brian Capt, School of Technology Perhaps the greatest challenge to this project was determining which materials to use in the construction of the modules. There are a multitude of materials that could have been used for the project, many of which might have worked well for the designated use. The shelters have […]
Tapered Photoresist in the Manufacture of Nanosieves
Meagan Bracken and Dr. Aaron Hawkins, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering The purpose of this project was to assist in the manufacturing of nanosieves. The device is designed to separates nano-size particles from the fluid substance in which they are contained. An example of this, and one of the main targets of this project, is the […]
Waste Treatment for the Uros Islands
Spencer Bowen and Dr. Randy Lewis, Department of Chemical Engineering The goal of this project was to design and install one bio-toilet system before the end of May 2011 in cooperation with the inhabitants of the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca, Peru. The system is composed of two parts: the bio-toilet infrastructure and the treatment […]
Forked Shaped Rebound Droplet for Impingement on Anisotropic Superhydrophobic Surfaces
David Bilodeau and Dr. Daniel Maynes, Department of Mechanical Engineering Background Many metals rust when exposed to moisture and that rusting can cause the item that is made of that metal to break down. A superhydrophobic surface can repel liquids and keep metals from rusting longer. Superhydrophobic surfaces have existed in nature for a long […]
Measurement of Steel Corrosion in Bridge Decks by Impedance Spectroscopy
Paul Bartholomew and Dr. Brian Mazzeo, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering On bridge decks, a specified thickness of concrete cover, usually between 2.0 and 3.0 in., is provided over the embedded reinforcing steel as a protective layer. When chloride ions penetrate the concrete cover, corrosion of the reinforcement can occur [1, 2, 3]. Corrosion […]
Brain Electrophysiological Source Localization of MMN & P300 Response in Auditory Processing
Amy Ragsdale and Dr. David McPherson, Department of Communication Disorders Source localization is a tool used to identify a precise visual location within the brain which allows for interpretation of the source of the brain activity. In this research, source localization is used to provide a more accurate identification and evaluation of the neurophysiological sources that contribute to […]
Brain Electrical Source Localization of the Masking Level Difference in College Age Students
Amanda Fujiki and Dr. David McPherson, Department of Communication Disorders The term auditory processing disorder (APD) refers to a diverse collection of problems in the processing of auditory information. An individual with an APD may have hearing acuity within normal limits; that is, the middle ear (conductive) and inner ear (sensory) systems may function typically. The individual may […]
Peer Mentor Development: Examining the Differences and Patterns Between More and Less Experienced Peer Mentors
Mindy Davis and Dr. Stefinee Pinnegar, Department of Teacher Education Research has shown that student-to-student interaction in times of transition is valuable (Kuh, 2005; Light, 2001; Astin, 1993). Kuh (2005) has highlighted the interaction between freshmen and upper-classmen as a high impact strategy in supporting freshmen transition. Yet, research indicates that the benefits received by […]
Gender Differences in the Acoustic Parameters of Contrastive Stress Production
Bryce Bristow and Dr. Shawn Nissen, Department of Communication Disorders I was able to present the following research at the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association 2012 National Conference. I made a poster and talked to professionals and researchers from across the nation. Introduction It is hoped that by increasing our understanding of gender differences in […]
Can Emotion Understanding Be Taught?: Evaluating an Intervention Protocol to Increase Emotion Understanding in Children with Language Impairment
Lucy Brimhall and Dr. Martin Fujiki, Department of Communication Disorders Specific language impairment is traditionally defined as a diagnosis referring to “children who have difficulty learning language in the absence of intellectual disability, sensory and physical deficits, severe emotional disturbances, environmental factors, and brain damage” (Kamhi, AG 1998). Recent study of the behavior of children […]