Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Excellence Award

Western Michigan University (WMU) recognizes the contribution of hands-on research and creative scholarship performed by undergraduate students in the education process and the advancement of our discovery mission. The WMU Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Excellence Award supports WMU undergraduate students to pursue projects with faculty or staff members on campus.

Apply online at https://wmich.infoready4.com. Log in with your Bronco NetID and password.

Applications are accepted twice a year, generally November for Spring Semester and Summer I Session, and March for Summer II Session and Fall Semester. The next deadline is November 21, 2024.

The goals of the award are:

  • To provide WMU undergraduate students with an opportunity to have a mentored research or creative scholarship-related experience under the mentorship of one of WMU’s tenured faculty, tenure track faculty or staff. 
  • To provide WMU tenured faculty, tenure track faculty or staff who are actively funded or seeking external funding the opportunity to work with and mentor an undergraduate student in a project related to their expertise. 
  • Provide each student with a stipend to work with their mentor. Up to 100 hours of work throughout the semester is allowed (50 hours for either summer session), with a pay of $12/hour. An optional $300 ($150 for summer) is available for supplies, travel, or other needs; this request requires a budget and approval from the mentor.

For a faculty member to serve as a mentor they must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Be a tenure-track Assistant Professor in their first three years of appointment when the student applies for the award. The award must be completed before the faculty member completes their fourth year of appointment.
  • Currently have an externally funded research program of at least $5,000 in total direct costs. The faculty mentor must have current active external funding at the time of the start of the student award. Since students may not know who is currently funded, it is expected that the mentors will recruit students for their projects.
  • Tenured or tenure track faculty who demonstrate that they are actively seeking external funding (submit at least one external grant or contract of at least $5,000 total direct costs with full facilities and administrative costs if allowed by the sponsor in the past year).
  • For proposals or awards that meet the above requirements that are not required to be submitted via ORI and a PAF, documentation of a submission or award can be provided directly to ORI for review. 

For a staff member to serve as a mentor they must meet the following criteria:

  • Currently serve as PI on an externally funded research program of at least $5,000 in total direct costs. The mentor must have current active external funding at the time of the start of the student award. Since students may not know who is currently funded, it is expected that the mentors will recruit students for their projects.

Interested in completing research, but don't have a mentor?

Reach out to ORI for assistance.

  • Applicants cannot be awarded the research award in the same semester as their college or the Lee Honor’s College Award.
  • Faculty or staff cannot sponsor more than two applications per cycle.
  • Students cannot receive more than two awards in their time at WMU. A second award will only be considered for students who have demonstrated satisfactory program performance, are recommended by their mentors, and priority will be given to students who have applied for external funding (travel award, fellowship).
  • Students working on a joint program can apply for funding. However, the limit of two students per PI remains, and each student must submit an independently written proposal. Any applications for a joint project that have significant identical writing between any sections of the proposal will be automatically rejected.
  • This program is not intended to fund Senior Design projects. Students and faculty must attest that the funds are not being used for this purpose.
  • Each student must complete a final report summarizing their progress. If a student does not complete this report, they will be ineligible for future funding and their mentor will not be able to sponsor another student for a period of 2 years.  
  • This is a competitive program and not all students are likely to be funded.

Previous Winners

Marwan Al Hinaai/Geological and Environmental Sciences/Stephen Kaczmarek/Insights into the global carbon cycle using stable carbon isotopes in marine sediments

Karli Boer/Chemistry/Frederick Stull/NicAS (Nicotine oxidoreductase) Mutants for Oxidase Evolution

Abigail Boyer/Chemical and Paper Engineering/Mert Atilhan/Novel Hydrophobic Deep Eutectric Solvents (HDES) for Water Treatment

Benjamin Eiler/Biological Sciences/Tiffany Schriever/Riparian restoration and dam removal on the Kalamazoo River: the river rood web response

Kaitrin Funckes/Chemistry/Frederick Stull/Characterization of 6HLNO-SE

Shan Khai Liew/Chemical and Paper Engineering/Mert Atilhan/Preparation of Eutectogels from Natural Based Hydrogen Bond Donors and Acceptors for Improved CO2 Capture

Kaushik Mojumder/Electrical and Computer Engineering/Robert Makin/Electrical Characterization of Nitride Semiconductors

Mohammed Riashad Reza/Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering/Kristina Lemmer/Hybrid Endurance Drone

Caleb Wold/Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering/Kristina Lemmer/Hybrid Endurance Drone

FALL 2020 UREA

ApplicantMajorFaculty MentorMentor's DepartmentProposal Title
Chen, SydneyBiomedical ScienceChristine Byrd-JacobsBiological ScienceComparison of Zebrafish Responses to Various Odorants
Getson, JohnBiochemistryKelly TeskeChemistry Development of phenylisoxazole sulfonamide-based small molecule inhibitors of miR-31 expression
Heatherly, SamanthaCivil EngineeringUpul AttanayakeCivil and Construction EngineeringResearch Grant for the Study of Material Deterioration and Structural Failures of Hard Surfaces
Kuhns, MakenzieBiochemistryKelly TeskeChemistry Development of Small Molecule Inhibitors Modulating microRNA-31 function
Martin, DavidMechanical EngineeringKristina LemmerMechanical and Aerospace DepartmentHall Thruster with Magnetic Shielding
McGee-Sinclair, RonMechanical EngineeringKristina LemmerMechanical and Aerospace Department Retrofitting a Low-Cost Hall Effect Thruster with Magnetic Shielding 
Mumby, ElizabethBiochemistryRicky StullChemistryDesulfurization of Organic Solvents 
Walker, MollySpeech-Language Pathology and AudiologySuma DevangaDepartment of Speech-Language PathologyCollaborative Referencing in Primary Progressive Aphasia

SUMMER II 2020 UREA

ApplicantMajorFaculty MentorMentor's DepartmentProposal Title
Alderman, MeganBiologySharon GillBiological SciencesInterspecific Competition for Acoustic Space in Resident Bird Species

SUMMER I 2020 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Nik Azli, Sabrina BintiBiological SciencesWendy BeaneDetermining the role of the planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway in intestinal stem cell proliferation during planarian regeneration
Conway, CatherineGeneral PsychologyLisa BakerAcute and Sub-Chronic Effects of LSD in Preclinical Assessments of Anxiety in Male Rats

SPRING 2020 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Agy, BlakeMechanical EngineeringMichael G. MillerInnovative Smart Helmet to Reduce Impact Caused by Helmet-to-Helmet Contact
Alazmi, RajanMechanical EngineeringPnina Ari-GurInnovative Smart Helmet to Reduce Impact Caused by Helmet-to-Helmet Collision
Babcock, BriellePsychology: Behavioral SciencesAmy DamashekAttitudes on the Utilization of Electronic Mental Health Apps for Mental Health Treatment
Campbell, IsabelMechanical EngineeringPnina Ari-GurFunding for Improvements on a vest for the Blind
Chenez, AlannahMechanical EngineeringMuralidhar  GhantasalaMagnetic Field Effect on Ferrofluid in Acoustic Levitator
Demski, KyleMechanical EngineeringMichael G. MillerFunding for Helmet Design
Fischer, AdamChemistryGellert MezeiNovel Counterions for Use in Nanojars
Gaunt, AndrewBiochemistryGellert MezeiSynthesis and characterization of nanojars based on novel, positively/negatively charged pyrazole ligands
Greene, JacquelineInterdisciplinary Health Services- Pre Physician AssistantWendy BeaneReactive oxygen species and their effect on wound healing in planarian worms
Hagan, DanielAerospace EngineeringJennifer HudsonLunar DISC
Kadav, ParthMechanical EngineeringZachary AsherImproving the Range of Electric Vehicles
Kincaid, NathanAerospace EngineeringXiaoyun ShaoSuper Elastic Alloys and Seismic Dampening
Lin, AndyMechanical EngineeringXiaoyun ShaoSeismic Dampening using Nitinol
Litvinova, AnnaAerospace EngineeringWilliam LiouAerodynamics of Wind Loading on Building
Long, Makayla Biomedical SciencesMegan Grunert KowalskeUnderstanding STEM Instructors’ Experiences with and Perceptions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: The First Step towards Increasing Access and Inclusivity
Mendoza Berumen, FranciscoMechanical EngineeringMuralidhar  GhantasalaMagnetic Field Effect on Ferrofluid in Acoustic Levitator
Saeed, JameelAerospace EngineeringJennifer HudsonLunar DISC
Shotwell, BenBiomedical SciencesKathryn DochertyUsing Cellulose Additions in Soil to Promote a Revergence Toward Prairie Microbial Communities
Wolf, CarolineBiological SciencesKathryn DochertyImpact of grass biomass, mixed plant, and cellulose additions on root growth and mycorrhizal fungi association
Zoardar, MarsadElectrical & Computer EngineeringZachery AsherIn-Motion wireless power transfer

FALL 2019 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Pratley, HalMechanical EngineeringMuralidhar GhantasalaSonar Doppler Blood Flow Monitor
Braun, DerekMechanical EngineeringMuralidhar GhantasalaSonar Doppler Blood Flow Monitor
Miner, MitchellMechanical EngineeringJinseok KimThe Hanging 3D Printer
Brummel, MaximilianMechanical EngineeringJinseok KimHang-Printer
Fenech, StephenElectrical and Computer EngineeringMassood AtashbarDevelopment of a Dry, Flexible, Durable, and Wireless Athletic Electrocardiogram Smart Sleeve
Burnette, BlakeEngineering Design  TechnologyPavel IkonomovHigh Precision Rotational Table
Wilkins, NathanManufacturing Engineering TechnologyPavel Ikonomov4 & 5 Axis Rotary Table
Reeves, EmilyComparative ReligionAlisa PerkinsQueer Muslim Online: The Development of Online Communities and Resources

SUMMER II 2019 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Noble, CharlesComputer ScienceWuwei ShenAssurance-Based Development and Validation for Auto Program Repairs
Trainor, IsabellaBiologyDavid HuffmanAldolase B in the Small Intestine

SPRING 2019 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Al Maamuri, AliChemistryGellert MezeiInfluence of reactant stoichiometry on the composition of nanojar product mixtures
Berichon, MeganNursingMary Ann StarkResilience in Bronson School of Nursing Empower Success Students
Birchfield, DevinElectrical EngineeringMassood AtashbarHand Motion Controlled Car using Flexible Hybrid Electronics
Blinkiewicz, PaigeBiochemistryJeremy DuncanDetermining the Function of Gata3 and its Potential Role in Hearing Restoration
Cannella, ConnorAerospace EngineeringKathryn DochertyConstant Altitude Balloon and Flight Termination System
Collingwood, JoshuaBiomedical ScienceKelly TeskeSynthesis of small molecule inhibitors targeting aberrant microRNA- 31 function
Geiger, RyanAerospace EngineeringJennifer HudsonThermal Adaptation of a Vacuum Chamber
Goberville, NicholasMechanical EngineeringZachary AsherLinear Rail 3D Printing Robotic Arm
Herbert, AaronMechanical EngineeringPeter GustafsonEmergency Supply Power Bank
Jackson, XavierElectrical EngineeringMassood AtashbarHand Motion Controlled Car using Flexible Hybrid Electronics
Johns, AnikaSpeech, Language, and Hearing SciencesSume DevangaGeneralization of Language to Everyday Conversations: An Aphasia Treatment Study
Kronback, CurtAerospace EngineeringKathryn DochertyDesign of a Constant Altitude Balloon and Flight Termination System
Mahmoud, Yara HazenElectrical EngineeringDamon MillerHouse Fire Preventative Device
Milburn, EvenMechanical EngineeringJennifer HudsonAttitude control
Murgia, EvangeliaGeologyJoyashish ThakurtaAn Experimental Investigation on the Origin of Hexagonal Columnar Structures in Surficial Rocks
Rosario, YarielisBiomedical SciencesWendy BeaneThe Effects of Weak Magnetic Fields on Planarian Regeneration
Salome, AustinChemistryGellert MezeiSynthesis of 1,3-bis(1H-pyrazole-3-yl)propane and the corresponding nanojars
Sienkiewicz, NicholasBiochemistry/Choral Music EducationKelly TeskeSynthesis and Evaluation of Small Molecule Modulators of Oncogenic miRNA Function
Steele, ThomasMechanical EngineeringZachary AsherRobotic Arm and Slide Rail with 3D Printing Head
Steuer, MagdalenaEnglish/Creative WritingBrian GoganThe Treatment of Children and their Literature at the Turn of the Century
Taylor, RyanGeographyAdam MathewsUrban Tree Canopy Cover Change in Denver, Colorado, 2002-2012
Timmermann, NicholasAerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerBalloon Altitude Control and Sampling System
Wendland, JaredMechanical EngineeringPeter GustafsonEmergency Relief Power Supply
Wilgenhof, RachelSpeech-Language Pathology and AudiologySuma DevangaCollaborative Referencing in Wernicke's Aphasia

SPRING 2018 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Faisal AlmindilMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPnina Ari-GurSmart Cane
Mahmoud AlshiyokhMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringJennifer Hudson3D Printed Robotic Arm
Drew ArndtMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringMuralidhar GhantasalaForce Versus Displacement Test Stand Design
Bilal ArshadMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPnina Ari-GurSmart Cane
Quinten Bader Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Peter GustafsonEmergence VOR CDI for General Aviation 
Riley BalkMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringTianshu Liu Analysis of Flow Over a Frisbee 
Andrew BeltramoMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringParviz MeratiResearch and Development of a Low-Vacuum-Moisture-Removal (LVMR) System for a Medial Mattress
Dustin BlackCivil and Construction EngineeringUpul AttanayakeEffects of Concrete Cure Time on Epoxy Overlay and Sealant Performance
Stephanie BuglioneGeosciencesR.V. KrishnamurthyAnalysis of Oxygen and Hydrogen Stable Isotopes in Atmospheric Water Vapor
Eric CarloIndustrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering ManagementJohn PattenLaser Augmented Diamond Drilling
Susanne Crum Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Daniel Kujawski Advanced Composite Applications in a Chassis System 
Justin Diep  Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems Pavel Ikonomov 3D Printed Robotic Arm 
James Eckler Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Kristina Lemmer Plasma Spectroscopy 
Manju FreemanMechanical and Aerospace Engineering Jennifer Hudson 3D Printed Robotic Arm 
Andrew Fritchley Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Muralidhar Ghantasala Force Versus Displacement Test Stand Design 
Peter GrohsMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringBade ShresthaStructural Reinforcement of Streamline Tubing
Robert HallenbeckMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerElectromagnetic Radiation Sheild for Spacecraft
Chuyie HangMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringBade ShresthaStructural Reinforcement of Streamline Tubing
Tony Hanson Electrical and Computer EngineeringMassood AtashbarMusic Keyboard Based on Flexible Hybrid Electronics
David HartMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringDaniel KujawskiAdvanced Composite Applications in a Chassis System
Alyssa Hartsig Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPeter GustafsonEmergence VOR CDI for General Aviation
Oseas Benjamin Hudy-VelascoMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerElectromagnetic Radiation Sheild for Spacecraft
Brandon KammerMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerFixed Volume Balloon & Flight Termination System
Thomas KerberMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerBuild and Testing of a Low Flow Rate Hollow Cathode for WMU Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Dynamics
Garrett KingsburyBiological SciencesSilvia RossbachAnalyzing the Effect of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contamination on Freshwater Bacterial Communities Using Microcosms
Choong Beng Lim Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringTianshu LiuPower Transmission System for the Oscillating Wing Unit
John MaceriMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringJennifer HudsonCubeSat - Attitude Determination and Control System
Ross McMahanMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPeter GustafsonEmergence VOR CDI for General Aviation
Benjamin MerchantMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringBade ShresthaStructural Reinforcement of Streamline Tubing
Margaret MooneyMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerElectrical Design of a LaB₆ Hollow Cathode
Kirsten MurphyMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringTianshu LiuAnalysis of Flow Over a Frisbee
Nicholas NuzzoMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerWALI - Western Aerospace Launch Initiative
Viraj PatilMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringTianshu LiuAnalysis of Flow Over a Frisbee
Quentin Piaskowski Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of a Fixed Volume Balloon and Flight Termination System
Ryan PowersMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of an Electric Propulsion Thruster Breakout Box System
Ashley Rettich Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPeter GustafsonEmergence VOR CDI for General Aviation
Sarah RolniakMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerFabrication and Testing of a Low Flow Rate Hollow Cathode for WMU ALPE
Amy RussellDance Jeremy BlairA Written History of the Western Michigan University Department of Dance
Jordan RuterbuschMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringJennifer HudsonCubeSat - Attitude Determination and Control System
Sarah SokolskiMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerWestern Aerospace Launch Initiative High-Altitude Balloon Launch and Subsystem Convergence
Hannah WattsMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerHigh Altitude Balloon Communications System
Lucas WilkinsMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of an Electric Propulsion Thruster Breakout Box System
Scott ZieglerMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringJennifer Hudson3D Printed Robotic Arm

FALL 2017 UREA 

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Andreas ArgoudelisMechanical EngineeringJennifer HudsonRe-Usable Mechanical Flare
Kenneth BakerAerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of a Fixed Volume Balloon and Flight Termination System
Rogelio BatasBehavioral ScienceLisa BakerAssessment of Mephedrone and Methamphetamine for Conditioned Place Preference in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats
Dustin BlackCivil EngineeringUpul AttanayakeTechnologies to Minimize Construction Related Impact on Non-Motorized Mobility
Mark BlissMechanical EngineeringRichard MeyerBCM Espresso
Emily BolhuisBehavioral Science Wendy BeaneAnalyses of the Feeding Strategies of Dugesia japonica and Schmidtea mediterranea Planaria
David CurleMechanical EngineeringRichard MeyerBCM Espresso
Jorge Diaz-SaninMechanical EngineeringDaniel KujawskiSmart Shot - Advanced Firearms Training
Justin DiepMechanical EngineeringPavel Ikonomov3D Printed Prosthetic Arm
Andrew DoeringAerospace EngineeringJennifer HudsonAir-Bearing Test Fixture for Satellite Attitude Control System Development
Joshua GudenauAerospace Engineering William LiouLand, Air, Sea, Rover - Unmanned Vehicle
Brandon KammerAerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerFixed Volume Balloon & Flight Termination System
Thomas KerberAerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign and Fabrication of Components for Hollow Cathode for ALPE
Conner KnepleyMechanical EngineeringDaniel KujawskiSmart Shot - Advanced Firearms Training
Corey LeeAerospace EngineeringWilliam LiouLand, Air, Sea, Rover - Unmanned Vehicle
Haoran LiCivil EngineeringXiaoYun ShaoAn Innovative Application of Construction Adhesive to Enhance Resilience of Wood Residential Buildings to Natural Hazards
Dylan McNamaraMechanical EngineeringRichard MeyerBCM Espresso
Margaret MooneyAerospace Engineering and Vocal PerformanceKristina LemmerElectrical Design of a LaB₆ Hollow Cathode 
Matthew MoultonCivil EngineeringUpul AttanayakeMoisture Impact on Concrete Overlay and Sealant Performance
Matthew MuellerCivil EngineeringUpul AttanayakePolicies and Guidelines for Enhancing Non-Motorized Mobility 
Nicholas NuzzoAerospace EngineeringJennifer Hudson WALI - Western Aerospace Launch Initiative
Greg OstroyComputer Science Lori Brown FAA PEGASAS Weather Technology in the Cockpit 
Quentin PlaskowskiAerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of a Fixed Volume Balloon and Flight Termination System
Ryan PowersAerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of an Electric Propulsion Thruster Breakout Box System
Sarah RolniakAerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of Gas Feed System for a Hollow Cathode 
Orlando RomeroAerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerPlasma Spectroscopy (P-Spec) Mission
Katharine RoseGeology Joyashish ThakurtaExamination of the Economic Prospect of the East Eagle Intrusion Gabbro Based on Petrological and Geochemical Characteristics 
Zachary RuecklAerospace Engineering Jennifer Hudson Air-Bearing Test Fixture for Satellite Attitude Control System Development  
Amy RussellDance  Jeremy Blair A Written History of the Western Michigan University Department of Dance 
Zachary SingerMechanical EngineeringDaniel Kujawski Design of Spring Loaded Camming Devices for Rock Climbing
Sarah SokolskiMechanical EngineeringKristina Lemmer Western Aerospace Launch Initiative (WALI) Spectroscopy
Cordero SotoComputer Science Zbigniew ChajeckiBuild and Commission of the Scintillator Detectors for Nuclear Physics 
Justin SwainPhysics Zbigniew Chajecki Detection of Charged Particles in Nuclear Physics Experiment 
Brooke TreeceMechanical EngineeringDaniel Kujawski Design of Spring Loaded Camming Devices for Rock Climbing 
Breanna VarkerBiomedical Sciences Wendy Beane The Analysis of Feeding Strategies in Phagocata gracilis and Phagocata morgani 
Gabriel Prescinotti VivanAerospace EngineeringWilliam Liou Land, Air, Sea, Rover (LASR) - Unmanned Vehicle 
Gabrielle WatsonBehavioral ScienceWendy Beane Understanding Neuronal Interactions in Planarians 
Hannah WattsAerospace EngineeringKristina Lemmer Satellite Communications 
Richard WilkeCivil EngineeringUpul AttanayakeMoisture Impact on Concrete Overlay and Sealant Performance
Lucas WilkinsMechanical EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of an Electric Propulsion Thruster Breakout Box System

SUMMER 2017 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Marcos SantiagoBiological SciencesWendy BeanePreliminary Data Suggest ROS Accumulation for Regenerative Outgrowth
Gabrielle Watson           Biological Sciences                                                           Wendy Beane                   The Effects of PCP Knockdown on Neural Subtypes in Planarians

SPRING 2017 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Odai Alhouz Civil and Construction EngineeringJun-Seok Oh        Effectiveness of Bicycle Signals for Improving Safety and Multimodal Mobility at Urban Intersections
Adam AndersonMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPnina Ari-GurPreventing Concussion with Innovative Smart Helmet
Andrew Aurand    Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering ManagementLee Wells3D Printer Plastic Recycler
Joshua BakkerMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPnina Ari-GurPreventing Concussion with Innovative Smart Helmet
Dustin BlackCivil and Construction EngineeringUpul AttanayakeDeveloping Policies and Guidelines for Enhancing Non-Motorized Mobility within Construction Zones
Mark Bliss             Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringRichard Meyer    BCM Espresso Machine
Marine BollietBiological SciencesWendy BeaneA Comparative Analysis of Regeneration Among Various Planarian Species
Gregory BosmaMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign of a CubeSat Separation Mechanism
Christian Brower Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering ManagementLee WellsPlastic Recycler Project
David CurleMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringRichard MeyerBCM Espresso Machine
Andrew Drummond       Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerWALI (Western Aerospace Launch Initiative) CubeSat Separation Mechanism
Magreth HajiMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPnina Ari-GurShape Memory Alloys (Nano-Composite)
Christian HartmanChemistryGellert MezeiReactivity and Ligand Exchange Potential of Nanojars
Spencer HenningPhysicsMichael FamianoType Ia Supernova Models and Galactic Chemical Evolution
Ross HillerMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerDesign and Kinematic Analysis of CubeSat Separation Method
Samuel HiltnerMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringWilliam LiouLASS Unmanned Aerial System
Thomas KerberMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerNEON-EAGER Air Microbiome Research
Jacob KirkendallChemistryAndre VenterSyringe Spray Mass Spectrometry to Determine ? And ? Acids in Hops
Nathan LloydCivil and Construction EngineeringUpul AttanayakeConcrete Shrinkage Monitoring with Vibrating Wire Gages
Jason MalphrusMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringClaudi Fajardo-HansfordCooling System Development for an Automotive Application
Dylan McNamaraMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringRichard MeyerBCM Espresso Machine
Andrew MeltonMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringDaniel KujawskiFatigue Testing of Materials
Ramin MirshabMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringClaudi Fajardo-HansfordAdvanced Materials and Manufacturing Techniques for IC Engine Induction Systems
Margaret MooneyMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringKristina LemmerAirborne Microbiome Project
Brandon NimtzMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringMuralidhar GhantasalaBiogas Separator and Storage Tank
Greg OstroyIndustrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering ManagementDiana PrietoSampling Criteria for Monitoring Influenza Emergencies Under Constrained Testing Capabilities
Vincent PokorzynskiMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringPnina Ari-GurPiezoelectric Energy Harvesting for White Canes
Michael PoolMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringWilliam LiouLASS Unmanned Aerial System
Mackenzie PrestonIndustrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering ManagementLee Wells3D Printer Plastic Recycler
Trevor RichardsonMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringMuralidhar GhantasalaBiogas Separator and Storage Tank
Marwa Ahmed SaadBiological SciencesWendy BeaneThe Role of the HSP 70 Signaling Pathway in Planarian Regenerative Outgrowth
Turner SoltermanCivil and Construction EngineeringUpul AttanayakeSpecifications and Guidelines for Bridge Constructability Analysis
Elizabeth SprangelMathematicsAndrzej DudekThe Probabilistic Method in Graph Theory
Allison SpringBiological SciencesKathryn DochertyAtmospheric Microbiome Project
Cole VillalobosCivil and Construction EngineeringValerian KwigizileMichigan Truck Strategic Plan for 2016-2019
Kenton VogelMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringMuralidhar GhantasalaBiogas Separator and Storage Tank
Evan WeeseMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringClaudi Fajardo-HansfordFSAE Exhaust Header
Morgan ZapataCivil and Construction EngineeringUpul AttanayakeSteel Multi-Girder Bridge Construction Process Documentation

FALL 2016 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
Jacob NyeMechanical EngineeringDr. Peter GustafsonDesign of Computerized Surgical Screwdriver
Timothy RuesinkMechanical EngineeringDr. Peter GustafsonDesign of Computerized Surgical Screwdriver
Elizabeth SprangelMathematicsDr. Andrzej DedekRegularity Method in Extremal Graph Theory
Nathan LloydConstruction EngineeringDr. Upul AttanayakeLaboratory Evaluation of a Bridge Field Monitoring System
David Moussa SalazarAerospace EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurEnergy Harvesting Power for the Smart White Cane
Thomas KerberAerospace EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerNEON-EAGER Air Microbiome Sampler
Margaret MooneyAerospace EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerAirborne Microbiome Project
Andrew DrummondMechanical EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerWALI (Western Aerospace Launch Initiative) CubeSat Separation Mechanism
Joshua BakkerAerospace EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurPreventing Concussion with an Innovative Smart Helmet
Roberto MolinaAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer Hudson3-Axis Magnetorquer for CubeSat
Robert DrummMechanical EngineeringDr. Claudia Fajardo-HansfordUse of a Magnetorheological Fluid for System Actuation
Joshua RohrerMechanical EngineeringDr. Claudia Fajardo-HansfordInvestigation of Magnetorheological (MR) Fluids for Device Actuation in Automotive Systems
Robin KurthMechanical EngineeringDr. Ghantasala and Dr. Bade ShresthaCompressor for Biogas Purification System
Brandon NimtzMechanical EngineeringDr. Dhantasala and Dr. Bade ShresthaBiogas Separator and Storage Tank
Gregory IzaguirreAerospace EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerPropellant Tank and Feed System
Silmang SeneAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonEnergy Harvesting Power for the Smart White Cane
Eric CarloIndustrial and entrepreneurial EngineeringDr. John PattenLaser Augmented Diamond Drilling
Ian ColeMechanical EngineeringDr. Ghantasala and Dr. Bade ShresthaCompressor for Portable Biogas Purification System
Kenton VogelMechanical EngineeringDr. Ghantasala and Dr. Bade ShresthaBiogas Separator/Storage Tank
Carlos SotoAerospace EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerPropellant Tank and Feed System
Cole MillerEngineering Management TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovSLA 3D Bio Printer
Joseph CarusoManufacturing Engineering TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovSLA 3D Bio Printer
Wilson PinesEngineering Design TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovSLA 3D Bio Printer
Eric CookEngineering Management TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovSLA 3D Bio Printer
Kevin LernerAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonMagnetorquer Controller
Matthew GriffithAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonSeparation and Orbital Propagation
Christian HartmanChemistryDr. Gellert MezeiReactivity and Ligand Exchange Potential of Nanojars
Ali Akbar MohsiniAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonMagnetorquer Controller
Trevor RichardsonMechanical EngineeringDr. Ghantasala and Dr. Bade ShresthaBiogas Separator and Storage Tank
Nicolas TheoretMechanical EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonCubeSat ADCS Validation and Testing Apparatus
Greg BosmaMechanical EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerDevelopment of a CubeSat Separation Mechanism
Jacob StevensAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonCubeSatADCS Validation and Testing Apparatus
Tyler ChantrenneMechanical EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonCubeSatADCS Validation and Testing Apparatus
Mackenzie PrestonMechanical EngineeringDr. Lee WellsPlastic Recycler
Christian BrowerMechanical EngineeringDr. Lee WellsPlastic Recycler Project
Andrew AurandMechanical EngineeringDr. Lee Wells3D Plastic Recycler Project
Logan HugheyChemical  EngineeringDr. Andro MondalaPeriphyton-Fungi Co-Culture Systems for Capturing Non-point Phosphorus
Ross HillerMechanical EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerDesign and Kinematic analysis of CubeSat Separation method
Jeremy SchweigerElectrical EngineeringDr. Kristina Lemmer6U CubeSat Power System and Cathode Design prototype for WMU WALI Initiative
Shane SopelElectrical EngineeringDr. Kristina Lemmer6U CubeSat Power System and Cathode Design prototype for WMU WALI Initiative
Kaleb VargoElectrical  EngineeringDr. Kristina Lemmer6U CubeSat Power System and Cathode Design prototype for WMU WALI Initiative
Matthew WymanElectrical  EngineeringDr. Kristina Lemmer6U CubeSat Power System and Cathode Design prototype for WMU WALI Initiative

SPRING 2016 UREA

StudentDepartmentMentorDescription
David AjokuAerospace EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurPowering and Actuating Aircraft Wings Using Shape Memory Alloys
Tyler BainesAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonCubeSat Ground Station
Samuel BrooksBiological SciencesDr. Andre VenterOptimizing Sample Preparation for Hops Analysis Laboratory
Cameron CarsonMechanical EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerBalloon Altitude Control Mechanism
Jeremiah ChangBiomedical ScienceDr. Kathryn DochertyRestoring Belowground soil Microbial Function
Anthony ConigliaroCivil EngineeringDr. Upul AttanayakeEvaluating Operational Status of the Freeze-thaw Machine
Muqeet FarhadAerospace EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerBalloon Altitude Control Mechanism
Magreth HajiAerospace EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurShape Memory Alloys (Nano-Composite)
Paul HarveyCivil EngineeringDr. Upul AttanayakeInfrastructure and Technology for Sustainable Livable Cities
Joshua JonesManufacturing Engineering TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovWestern Michigan University's Hybrid 3D Metal Printer
Nathan LloydConstruction EngineeringDr. Upul AttanayakeAutomation of the Autogenous Shrinkage Test Apparatus
Syed MehdiAerospace EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerAltitude Control Mechanism
Michael MonacoBiomedical ScienceDr. Silvia RossbachBacteriophage Therapy
Anthony MurawskiAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonCubeSat Ground Station
Courtney NelsonCeramicsDr. Andrew HennilichAfter the Thrill is Gone: Fashion, Politics and Culture in Contemporary South African Art
Eric PietrowiczElectrical EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurSmart Cane
Jeff RudelEngineering Design, Manufacturing and ManagementDr. Pavel IkonomovWestern Michigan University's Hybrid 3D Metal Printer
Nicholas RudellBiomedical ScienceDr. Gellert MezeiStudy of the Unusual Reactivity of 1H-Pyrazole-3-Carbaldehyde with Activated Pyrazoels and Development of Novel Highly Fluorescent Materials
Zachary SchmidtkeBiomedical ScienceDr. Sylvia RossbackBacteriophage Isolation
Turner SoltermanCivil EngineeringDr. Upul AttanayakeEvaluation of Bridge Construction Project Impact on Surrounding Business
Timothy TaylorMechanical EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerBalloon Altitude Control Mechanism
Alex UpdegraffMechanical Engineering TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovWestern Michigan University's Hybrid 3d Metal Printer
Cole VillalobosCivil EngineeringDr. Upul AttanayakeEvaluating Operational Status of the Air-Void System Analysis Machine
Casey WrightBiochemistryDr. Megan Grunert KowalskiA Guided Inquiry Approach to Enforce Student Understanding of thin Layer Chromatography in the Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Course

FALL 2015 UREA

David AjokuAerospace EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurThe magnetic ternaryphase diagram of ni-mn-ga alloys
Matthew BairdMechanical EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerXenon injection system for hall effect thruster
Joseph BarnettBiomedical SciencesDr. Peter GustafsonNeoVent: development of low cost respiratory equipment
Steven BeuerleMechanical EngineeringDr. Jun-Seok OhDesign of a tandem rotor ground effect vehicle
Paul BlaisAerospace EngineeringDr. Jun-Seok OhHigh endurance helicopter for towing capabilities
Matthew BruinsmaMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaTraining of research scientists from CMTI, India
Jared BuckEngineering Design TechnologyDr. Pavel Ikonomov3-D bone surgery simulator with force feedback device
Ian CrummBiochemistryDr. Silvia RossbachThe identification of bacteriophages for use as phage therapy
Christopher CurranMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaHydrogen conversion for internal combustion engines
De'Lon DixonBehavioral Science and Criminal JusticeDr. Anthony DeFulioInterview based behavioral assessment of HIV + drug users
Michael FosterManufacturing Engineering TechnologyDr. Pavel Ikonomov3-D bone surgery simulator with force feedback device
Weston GenoveseMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaHydrogen conversion for internal combustion engines
John HarmonAerospace EngineeringDr. William LiouValidation of the MK aeroship through flight testing
Spencer HoinEngineering Design TechnologyDr. Pavel Ikonomov3-D bone surgery simulator with force feedback device
Joseph KawkaAerospace EngineeringDr. Jun-Seok OhValidation of the MK aeroship through flight testing
Brent KostichMechanical EngineeringDr. Jun-Seok OhTandem rotor ground effect flight vehicle
Christopher PleasantAerospace EngineeringDr. Jun-Seok OhHigh endurance helicopter for towing capabilities
Christopher ProctorAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonDevelopment of an autonomous demonstration system
Zachary ReinkeMechanical EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurDevelopment of ferromagnetic shape memory alloys
Nicholas RudellBiomedical SciencesDr. Gellert MezeiStudy of the unusual reactivity of 1H-pyrazole-3-carbaldehyde with activated pyrazoles and development of novel high fluorescent materials
Zachary SchmidtkeBiomedical SciencesDr. Silvia RossbachBacteriophage isolation
Nagual SimmonsMechanical EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerMagnetic lens configuration and design
Joel ThompsonMechanical EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerPhysical modeling for hall effect thruster
Benson Vande StreeManufacturing Engineering TechnologyDr. Pavel Ikonomov3-D bone surgery simulator with force feedback device
Tyler WallAerospace EngineeringDr. Jun-Seok Ohhigh endurance helicopter for towing capabilities
Spencer WatzaAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonDevelopment of an autonomous proximity operations demonstration system 
Travis WeltonMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaSolar powered water filtration system
Patrick WewengkangAerospace EngineeringDr. William LiouValidation of the MK aeroship through flight testing  
Amanda ZeebnAviation Flight ScienceProfessor Lori BrownFAA Pegasus WTIC Project C, general aviation weather alerting

SPRING 2015 UREA

David AjokuAerospace EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurThe magnetic ternary phase diagram of ni-mn-ga alloys
Abdulaziz AlsegaihiMechanical EngineeringDr. William LiouAutomotive exhaust waste heat recovery system using thermoelectric technology
Adam BodenMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaCompressed gas vehicle
Tyler BourassaEngineering Design TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovTwo axis vehicle simulator
Jonathan CrossAerospace EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonCold gas control system for high altitude balloon
Kenneth DomingueAerospace EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerCold gas propulsion system for a high altitude research balloon
Spencer HoinEngineering Design TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovVirtual surgery with haptic feedback
Mia JaworBiochemistryDr. Gellert MezeiGreen, high yield method for the protection of heterocyclic amion, hydroxyl and thiol groups
Reza KordbachehAerospace EngineeringDr. Kristina LemmerHigh altitude cold gas propulsion system
Brian LarsenMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaCompressed gas vehicle
Andrew MartinAeronautical EngineeringDr. Jennifer HudsonCold gas control system for high altitude balloon
Simon MatarCivil EngineeringDr. Upul AttanayakeHot spot stress simulation and verification with strain data
Preston MayesAviation Flight ScienceLori BrownVFR into IMC weather technology in the cockpit
William NicholsMechanical EngineeringDr. Koorosh NaghshinehDesign of a scaled down robotic relief transport vehicle for 2015 ASME student design competition
Eric PietrowiczElectrical EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurVirtually simulated SEM
David Moussa SalazarAerospace EngineeringDr. Pnina Ari-GurScanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive analysis of AL distribution
Jacob SanfordEngineering Design TechnologyDr. Pavel IkonomovTwo axis vehicle simulator
Charlie SchlanskerMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaThin film carbon nanotube sensors
Timothy SchnellCivil EngineeringDr. Upul AttanayakeDeveloping hands on training modules for AE instrumentation, data analysis, and results interpretation
Andrew SeurynckMechanical EngineeringDr. William LiouAutomotive exhaust waste heat recovery system using thermoelectric technology
Zachary SmithAerospace EngineeringDr. Koorosh NaghshinehDesign of a scaled down robotic relief transport vehicle for 2015 ASME student design competition
Neil SuvaMechanical EngineeringDr. William LiouAutomotive exhaust waste heat recovery system using thermoelectric technology
Samuel WilsonMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaThin film carbon nanotube senor
Bailey WindleMechanical EngineeringDr. Muralidhar GhantasalaThin film carbon nanotube senor
Ben WolfmanMechanical EngineeringDr. MuralidharCompressed inert gas vehicle
Andrew WymanEngineering Design TechnologyDr. Pavel Ikonomov2-axis simulator

FALL 2014

Mohamed Ahmed
Civil Engineering
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
Real time dynamic hybrid simulation

Taimoor Ahmed
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Kristina Lemmer
High altitude cold gas propulsion project

Alexander Auer
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Koorosh Naghshineh
Testing the rigidity and vibration characteristics of state of the art materials for potential use as white canes for blind pedestrians

Matthew Baird
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive analysis of Al distribution

Theodore Carter
Civil Engineering
Dr. Gellert Mezei
New, environmentally friendly solar cells based on copper perovskite materials

Megan Derwich
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
3D bone modeling and surgical simulation 

Alan DeWitt
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. William Liou
GT-15V turbojet engine

James Hentig
Biological Sciences
Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs
Zinc sulfate affects cilitaed olfactory sensory neurons more than microvillus olfactory sensory neurons

Brenda Hodgell
Civil Engineering
Dr. Valerian Kwigizile
Safety analysis of Michigan's engineering improvements for older drivers

Jacob Ives
UEM
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Hybrid 3D printing and machining using metal

Joseph Johnson
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. William Liou
GT-15V turbojet engine

Andrew Kechner
Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Kristina Lemmer
High altitude cold gas propulsion system

Simon Matar
Civil Engineering
Dr. Upul Attanayaek
Hot spot stress simulation and verification with strain data

Preston Mayes
Aviation flight science
Professor Lori Brown
VFR into IMC weather technology in the cockpit

James McQueen
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Hybrid 3D printing and machining using metal

Andrea Micou
Engineering Graphics and Design Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
3D bone modeling and surgical simulation

Eric Pietrowicz
Electrical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Virtually simulated SEM

Ahmad Rahimi
Civil Engineering
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
Real time hybrid simulation

Timothy Schnell
Civil Engineering
Dr. Upul Attanayaek
Fatigue life calculation using strain data

Shaun Shields
Chemical Engineering
Dr. Andro Mondala
Direct bio-conversion of soybean hulls to renewable chemicals by fungal solid state fermentation

Thomas Shock Jr.
Aero Space Engineering
Dr. William Liou
GT-15V turbojet engine

Kyle Simpson
Physics
Dr. Steven Durbin
Semiconductor conference attendance

Dan Ziemer
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Hybrid 3D printing and machining using metal

Matt Ziemer
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Hybrid 3D printing and machining using metal

SUMMER 2014

Brenda Hodgell
Civil Engineering
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
NEESR-CR: NEESsoft: seismic risk reduction for soft story wood frame buildings

Ramon Roberts-Perazza
Civil Engineering
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
Evaluation of shape memory alloys used at junction and steel column underseismic loading

Kyle Simpson
Physics
Dr. Steve Durbin
ZnSnN2 RHEED samples analysis and characterization

SPRING 2014

Mohamed Ahmed
Civil Engineering
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
Heat reduction and improved

Tyler Bayne
Computer Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Creating virtual reality 3D simulations of Engineering laboratory experiments

Garrett Brand 
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Claudia Fajardo-Hansford
Design of a supercharging mounting system for a single cylinder engine

Nicole Carpp
Biomedical Science and Exercise Science
Dr. John Spitsbergen
The effect of moderate versus low intensity involuntary exercise on GDNF expression and neuromuscular junction morphology in rat diaphragm and pectoralis

Theodore Carter
Physics
Dr. Clement Burns
The use of hybrid perovskite (CH3NH3)in low cost photovoltaid cells

Genalou Cumpio
Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Jennifer Hudson
Controlled retrieval of a suborbital weather balloon instrumentation

Christian Hartman
Chemistry
Dr. Gellert Mezei
Large molecular panel based metal organic architectures for gas storage and catalysis

Jacob Ives
Engineering Management Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Hybrid 3D printing and machining using metal

Veronica Maslanka
Civil Engineering
Dr. Valerian Kwigizile
Evaluation of Michigan's engineering improvements for older drivers

Simon Matar
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Upul Attanayake
Extracting useful fatigue monitoring information for practicing engineers

James McQueen
Civil Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Extracting useful fatigue monitoring information for practicing engineers

Andreas Quainoo
Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
The crystallography base of ductility in novel magnesium alloys

Ahmad Sear Rahimi
Civil Engineering
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
NEESR-CR: NEESsoft: Seismic Risk Reduction for soft story wood frame buildings

Timothy Schnell
Civil Engineering
Dr. Upul Attanayake
Digital image correlation for strain measurement of fatigue sensitive steel bridge detail

Kyle Simpson
Physics
Dr. Clement Burns
Programmable pulse motor controller with feedback control for electric vehicle

Kurt Spriet
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Claudia Fajardo-Hansford
Development of CFD model for a supercharged single-cylinder engine

Wade Thomas
Aviation Management and Operations
Professor Lori Brown
FAA PEGASAS Project B 'unexpected transition from VFR to IMC"

Cory Williams
Mathematics
Dr. Andrzej Dudek
Maker-breaker games in Ramsey theory

Dan Ziemer
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Hybrid 3D printing and machining using metal

Matt Ziemer
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Hybrid 3D printing and machining using metal

FALL 2013

Hans Avildsen
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. John Patten
Heat reduction and improved efficiency in the M-Lam Laser Beam Delivery System

Tyler Bayne
Computer Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Creating virtual reality 3D simulations of engineering laboratory experiments

Troy Booker
Aviation Management and Operations
Professor Lori Brown
Kites for change: flying high with math and science

Anthony Bootka
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. John Patten
Heat reduction and improved efficiency in the M-Lam laser beam delivery system

Rapheal Brown
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. David Meade
Implementing an energy management system based on ISO 50001

Mitchell Brownell
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Kristina Lemmer
Cold gas propulsion system for high altitude research balloons

Erin Donovan
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. John Spitsbergen
Walk-training increases expression of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in pectoralis muscle but not diaphragm from mouse

Kevin Heinze
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Cindy Linn
Investigating the involvement of caspase-3 in the apoptotic pathway associated with an invivo glaucoma model

John Ihling
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. David Meade
Implementation of an energy management system

Ashley Johnson
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Urban three wheel cycle body design

Andrew Lewandowski
Physics
Dr. Asghar Kayani
Ion beam irradiation induced defects in superconductors

Noah Masika
Chemistry
Dr. Sherine Obare
Nanostructured materials for catalytic conversion of biorenewables into commodity chemicals

Greg Neff
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Kristina Lemmer
Cold gas propulsion system for high altitude research balloon

Daoshen Ong
Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Tianshu Liu
The aero-shop project

Macey Putnam
Sales and Business Marketing
Dr. Mary Ann Sydlik
What can be gleaned about the outcomes of NSF STEP-funded projects based on publicly available data?

Andreas Quainoo
Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
The crystallography base of ductility in novel magnesium alloys

Ryan Savard
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Kristina Lemmer
Cold gas propulsion system for high altitude research balloons

Timothy Schnell
Civil Engineering
Dr. Upul Attanayake
Nonshrink cementitious group or mortar for prefabricated connections

Richa Shah
Biochemistry
Dr. Sherine Obare
Developing biosensors for bacteria using well defined alloy nanoparticles

Shubram Subramanyam
Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Tianshu Liu
The aero-shop project

Devin Talcott
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. David Meade
Implementation of an energy management system based on ISO 50001

Walker Thompson
General University Studies (Pre-Med)
Dr. John Spitsbergen
GDNF-mediated effects of exercise on motor neuron survival in elderly rats

Olivia Walser
Biology
Dr. Silvia Rossbach
Characterization of scyllo-inosital catabolism in sinorhizobium meliloti

Cory Williams
Mathematics
Dr. Andrzej Dudek
Maker-breaker games in Ramsey theory

SPRING 2013

Miguel Acuna
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. Jorge Rodiquez
Multi-purpose desktop machine for prototyping and machining

Joel Alvey
Aviation
Dr. Lori Brown
Evaluation of best practices to integrate iPad applications in collegiate aviation program

Brian Omondi Asimba
Aeronautical Engineering
Muralidhar Ghantasala
Simulation, preparation and characterization of nanoparticle based hydrogels

Atreya Biswas
Aeronautical Engineering
Muralidhar Ghantasala
Simulation, preparation and characterization of nanoparticle based hydrogels

Rapheal Brown
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. David Meade
Implementation of an energy management system

Avin Castelino
Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
The crystallography base of ductility in novel magnesium alloys

Billy Corder
Aviation Administration and Flight Science
Dr. Lori Brown
Kites for change: Flying high with math and science

Erin Donovan
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. John Spitsbergen
Activity dependent regulation of neurotrophic factor expression in mouse skeletal muscle

Anthony Galas
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Silvia Rossbach
Anaerobe science evolved: Growing geobacter sulfurreducens in an aerobic fuel cell

Austin Grieve
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
Multi-purpose desktop machine for prototyping and machining

Christian Hartman
Chemistry and Physics
Dr. Gellert Mezei
Selective anion encapsulation by multimetallic nanojars

John Ihling
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
David Meade
Implementation of an energy management system

Jeff Ingold
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Desktop 4 axis computer numerical control milling machine with 3-D printing capability

Stephanie Jerger
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. John Spitsbergen
Age related changes in GDNF content of skeletal muscle

Kenneth Klingler
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
Multipurpose desktop machine for prototyping and machining

Nicole Mouch
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Gellert Mezei
A hydrometallurgical alternative to the extraction of platinum groups metals from spent automotive catalytic converters

Damir Musaev
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Donald Kane
Is mutation in CDC20 gene causing Zombie phenotype in Zebrafish?

Eric Nederhoed
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Urban three wheel cycle body design

David O'Hagan
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Urban three wheel cycle body design

Mark Onderlinde
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Urban three wheel cycle body design

Shubram Subramanyam
Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Crystallography base of ductility in novel magnesium alloys

Devin Talcott
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. David Meade
Implementation of an energy management system using ISO 50001

Alexander Urech
Chemistry
Dr. Yirong Mo
Computational study of boron nitrogen dative bonds using the block localized wave function (BLW) method and the density functional (DFT) level of theory

Olivia Walser
Biology
Dr. Silvia Rossbach
Characterization of scyllo-inositol catabolism in sinorhizobium meliloti

Maren Zanotti
Chemistry
Dr. Steve Bertman
The role of oxidation of BVOCa in SOA production

SPRING 2012

Bader Al Khamis
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Muralidhar K. Ghantasala
Digital Upgrade for Recumbent Infant Length Board

David Anderson
Electrical and Computing Engineering
Dr. Ikhlas Abdel-Qader
Acquisition and Analysis of EEG Signals in Real-Time

Jerry Andrews
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriquez
Affordable Shock Dynamometer

Katherine N. Ballman
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
SAMURAI Time Projection Chamber (TPC) Project

Jovon P. Bland
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Muralidhar K. Ghantasala
Digital Upgrade for Recumbent Infant Length Board

Tom Casperson
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriquez
Portable Shock Dyno

William DeKam
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Claudia Hansford
Temperature Measurements in an Industrial Paint Curing Oven Using Infrared Thermometry

Dionisio V. Del Orbe Henriquez
Manufacturing Engineering
Drs. John Patten and Muralidhar
Temperature Measurement of the High Pressure Phase Transformation (HPPT) Region During Micro-Laser Assisted Machining (Micro-LAM)

Steven Dye
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
Active Target Time Projection Chamber Project

Trent Heithoff
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
Affordable Shock Dynamometer

Esaw Kurban
Biological Sciences
Dr. Karim Essani
Random Mutagenesis of TPV in the Search for a Cancer-Specific Oncolytic Agent

James Martlew
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Claudia Hansford
Measurement of Nozzle Outlet Turbulence Using Particle Image Velocimetry

James McAlpine
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Muralidhar K. Ghantasala
Digital Upgrade for Recumbent Infant Length Board

Adam McEntire
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Muralidhar K. Ghantasala
Digital Upgrade for Recumbent Infant Length Board

Jared D. McKinley
Manufacturing Engineering
Drs. John Patten and Muralidhar Ghantasala
Temperature Measurement of the High Pressure Phase Transformation Region During Micro-laser Assisted Machining process

Steven Nielsen
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
DUSEL Project

Abdoulaye Ousseini Abdoulaye
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. IKhlas Abdel-Qader
Acquisition and Analysis of EEG Signals in Real Time

Angie Massiel Paula Sanchez
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Ikhlas Abdel-Qader
Acquisition and Analysis of EEG Signals in Real Time

Olivia Nicole Walser
Biological Sciences
Dr. Todd Barkman
Ghosts of Evolution Past: Resurrecting an Extinct Ancestral Enzyme to Understand the Origins of Modern Day Biochemical Activities

Spencer Watza
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Analysis of Melt-Spun Shape-Memory Alloy

FALL 2012

Joel Alvey
Aviation Science & Administration
Dr. Lori Brown
Integration of Tablet Technology into Flight Training

Brian Omondi Asimba
Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Muralidhar Ghantasala
Simulation, Preparation and Characterization of nanoparticle based hydrogels

Avin Weith Castelino
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
The Crystallographic Base of Ductility in Novel Magnesium Alloys

David Gold
Geology
Dr. David Barnes
Petrophysical Study of the Ordovician St. Peters Sandstone for Evaluation of Geological Carbon Sequestration

John Ihling
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dr. John Patten
Facility Optimization through ISO Certification and Landfill Assessment

Bryn Gwaltney
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Design & Creation of a Hydrogen-Electric Vehicle

Travis Mattson
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Design and Creation of a Hydrogen-Electric Vehicle

Scott Miller
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Design and Creation of a Hydrogen-Electric Vehicle

Nicole Mouch
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Gellert Mezei
Hydrometallurgical Alternative to the Extraction of Platinum metals from spent auto catalytic converters

Damir Musaev
Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Donald Kane
Is Mutation in CDC20 gene causing zombie phenotype in zebrafish?

Frank Sattler
Hydrogeology
Dr. David Barnes
Petrophysical Study of the Ordovician St. Peters Sandstone for Evaluation of Geological Carbon Sequestration

Shubram Subramanyam
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Crystallographic Base of Ductility in Novel Magnesium Alloys

Ryan Warning
Engineering Design Technology
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Design and Creation of a Hydrogen-Electric Vehicle

Spencer Watza
Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Analysis of TiNiCu Melt-Spun Ribbons

SPRING 2011

Lusanni Acosta
Civil and Construction Engineering
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
Numerical Seismic Response Evaluation of Wood Frames

Ahmed Sami
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Muralidhar Ghantasala
Magnetic Nanoparticle Based Targeted Drug Delivery System Simulation and Design

Abdullah Radhi
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Muralidhar Ghantasala
Magnetic Nanoparticle Based Targeted Drug Delivery System Simulation and Design

Katherine Ballman
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
Fusion in White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars

Kelley Becker
Chemistry
Dr. Steve Bertman
Optimization of Lewis Base Conversion of Triglycerides to Methyl Esters

Ryan Berndt
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
Makerbot Additive Manufacturing Machine

Ryan Bezemek
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriquez
Makerbot Additive Manufacturing Machine

Alexander Buist
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Hybrid Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power-Train Development

Anthony Butchko
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
Desktop Additive Manufacturing

Alenjandro Carrasco
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Synthesis and Characterization of Photocatalyst for Environmental Clean Up

Allyson Doyle
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Dr. Nickola Nelson
Student Research Associate - Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills Validation Study

Kok Seong Foo
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Design and Testing of Pem Fuel Cell

Andrew Gronau
Industrial and manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Programming and Fixture Design of A Fanuc Weld Robot

Ben Himebaugh
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Installation and determination of operating parameters of new ion sources

Cody Kammeraad
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Hybrid Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power-Train Development

Ibraheem Mohammed Kaseb
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Magnetic Nanoparticle Based Targeted Drug Delivery System Simulation and Design

Casey Kick
Paper Engineering
Dr. Raja Aravamuthan
Absorption Of Algae By Pulp Fibers

Adrian Sargent
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Programming and Fixture Design of a Fanuc Weld Robot

John Sendor
Civil and Construction Engineering
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao
Experimental Seismic Response Evaluation of Wood Frames

Ewing Tiong
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Design and Testing of PEM Fuel Cell

Adrian Tok
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Design and Testing of PEM Fuel Cell

Sean Weera
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Design and Testing of PEM Fuel Cell

Francisco Yapor
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur
Synthesis and Characterization of Photocatalyst for Environmental Clean Up

FALL 2011

Katherine Ballman
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Michael Famiano
SAMURAI Time Projection Chamber (TPC) Project

Bailey Cupp
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
BroncoBot: Multi-tool Additive Manufacturing System

Micah Dawati
Biological Sciences
Dr. J. Spitsbergen
Effects of Walk-Train Exercise on Glial Cell-Lined Derived Neurotrophic Factor Expression in Heart Muscle of ALS Model Mouse

Jennifer Day
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Ikonomov
Three - Wheel Urban Electric Vehicle Body Design

Dionisio V. Del Orbe Henriques
Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. John Patten & Dr. Muralidhar Ghantasala
Optimization of Lewis Base Conversion of Triglycerides to Methyl Esters

Steven Dye
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
Active Target Time Projection Chamber Project

Sarah Hulbert
Physics
Dr. Bautista
Computing the Spectra of Like Ions

Neil Hurley
Electrical and Computing Engineering
Dr. Abdel-Qader
Hollow Core Generator

Adrian Jee
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Three-Wheeled Urban Electric Vehicle

Ryan Kamm
Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. John Patten
Gree Manufacturing Initiative

Christopher Longrey
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Urban Three Wheeled Electric Vehicle Frame Design

Wendell Mansfield
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Urban Three Wheel Electric Vehicle body Design

Brandon Marshall
Physics
Dr. Manuel Baustista
Three Dimensional Modeling of Active Galactic Nuclei

Noah O. Masika
Chemistry
Dr. Sherine Obare
Evaluating the Safety of Nanoscale Materials within Biological Cells

Jared McKinley
Manufacturing Engineering
Drs. John Patten and Muralidhar Ghantasala
Temperature Measurement of the High Pressure Phase Transformation Region During Micro-laser Assisted Machining process

Amanda Messer
Anthropology
Dr. Michael Nassaney
Analysis of Lead Shot From Fort St. Joseph

Akliseya Nahvsenaye
Electrical Engineering
Dr. Massood Atashbar
Sensor System with a Mobile Phone Interface

Steven Nielsen
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
DUSEL Project

Tom Olech
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Urban Electric Three Wheel Vehicle Body Design and Build

Matthew Olson
Electrical Engineering
Dr. Abdel-Qader
Hollow Core Wind Generator

Bryan Stolla
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
BroncoBot: Multi-tool Additive Manufacturing System

Tipu Sultan
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
BroncoBot: Multi-tool Additive Manufacturing System

Andrew Tucker
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Jorge Rodriquez
BroncoBot: Multi-tool Additive Manufacturing System

Scott Tucker
Biological Sciences
Dr. John M. Spitsbergen
Effects of Acetylcholine and Carbachol of GDNF Secretion in C2C12 Skeletal Muscle Cells

Sean Wabeke
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Three-wheeled Electric Urban Vehicle Frame Design & Build

Jacob Wentink
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Pavel Ikonomov
Wheeled Electric Urban Vehicle Frame Design and Build

Davina Wyman
Geosciences
Investigating the Adsorption of Chromium (VI) on Kleinstuck Marsh Soils

Cong Yang
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Ikhlas Abdel-Qader
Stationary Hollow Core Generator

SPRING 2010

Michael Blackmond
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Frank Severance
Thermoelectric Temperature Controller

Alexander Bodurka
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Frank Severance
Thermoelectric Temperature Controller

Steven Dye
Physics
Dr. Mike Famiano

Greg Inglett
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Frank Severance
Thermoelectric Temperature Controller

John Nowak
Physics
Dr. Mike Famiano
Detector Calibrations for NSCL experiment: Investigation of in-medium cross sections, momentum and density dependence of the asymmetry term

FALL 2010

Joshua Armagost
Biological Sciences
Dr. Stephen Malcolm
Does the protozoan pathogen Ophryocystis elektroscirrha occur in the southern monarch butterfly, Danaus erippus in Bolivia and Argentina?

Michael Blackmond
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Frank Severance
Temperature control system for emergency medical applications

Melissa Basileo
Chemistry
Dr. Ekkehard Sinn
Developing sensitive and selective nanosensors

Alex Bodurka
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Frank Severance
Temperature control system for emergency medical applications

Alexander Buist
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Hybrid hydrogen fuel cell power train development

Steven Dye
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
Active target time projection chamber project

John Ihling
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. John Patten
Green manufacturing

Gregory Inglett
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Frank Severance
Temperature control system for emergency medical applications

Andrew Johnson
Biological Sciences
Dr. Stephen Malcolm
Mapping of southern monarch butterfly and milkweed host plant locations from field work and museum records in South America

Cody Kammeraad
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Hybrid hydrogen fuel cell power train development

Logan Rowe
Biological Sciences
Dr. Stephen Malcolm
Egg content of female southern monarch butterflies, Danaus erippus in Bolivia and Argentina

Joel Stevens
Biological Sciences
Dr. Stephen Malcolm
Egg content of female southern monarch butterflies, Danaus erippus in Bolivia and Argentina

Steven Nielsen
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
Active target time projection chamber project

John Stodola
Physics
Dr. Asghar Kayani
Installation and determination of operating parameters of new ion sources

SPRING 2009

Amanda Milstein
Psychology
Dr. Lisa Baker
Evaluation of the Rewarding or Aversive Effects of MDMA/Cocaine Combinations in an Animal Model of Drug-Induced Reward

Ashley Whitaker
Environmental Studies
Dr. Charles Ide
Analysis of Caspase-3 Levels in Xenopus Laevis Tadpoles Treated with atrazine to determine Apoptosis Occurrence

FALL 2009

Rebekah Achtenberg
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Membrane Research for Advanced Fuel Cells

Brandon Darr
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
Membrane Research for Advanced Fuel Cells

John Novak
Physics
Dr. Mike Famiano
Detector Calibrations for NSCL experiment: Investigation of in-medium cross sections, momentum and density dependence of the asymmetry term

Luke Roobol
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Dr. Bade Shrestha
New Membrane Research for Future Advanced Fuel Cells

SPRING 2008

Neil Blok
Chemistry
Dr. David Huffman
Examination of Copper Transfer and the Effects of Disease-causing Mutations on the Interaction between Human COMMD1 and Wilson Protein

Monica Czarnopys
Biological Sciences
Dr. John Spitsbergen
Increased duration of involuntary exercise has a Greater effect on GDNF Protein expression in Skeletal muscle

Janelle Garchow
Environmental Studies
Dr. Harold Glasser
Convenience Conservation: Rethinking Gibbs House Water Use

Leigh Jouppi
Psychology
Dr. Richard Spates
The Comparative Efficacy of Dosed, Enhanced Dosed, Prolonged Exposure, and Mindfulness in the Reduction of Public Speaking Phobia

Breanna Kevil
Counseling and Testing Center
Dr. Delores Walcott
WMU Suicide Prevention Project Cross-Site Evaluation Project

Lucy Kurtz
Environmental Institution
Dr. Charles Ide
Study of Calbindin D28k Expression in Xenopus laevis Tadpoles During Several Stages of Development

Patrick Malson
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
Silicon Detector Array Development for RIKEN TOF Experiment

John Novak
Physics
Dr. Michael Famiano
Mass Measurements of rp-Process Nuclei Near the Proton Drip Line

Michael Peake
Civil Engineering
Dr. Sherif Yehia
Health Monitoring of Transportation Infrastructure Utilizing Sensor Technology

Andre Williams
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. John Patten
Numerical Simulations

Jack Winkelbauer
Physics
Dr. Alan Wuosmaa
Nuclear Physics — The HELIOS Project