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Summer 2015 Research |
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Abstracts for 2015 REU Projects - ECE_NSF_REU_Site_research_abstracts_2015.pdf |
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REU Projects and Students |
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Automatic Control of the System Interface for Wind
Turbines Matthew Baker -
A sophomore at Rockhurst University majoring in Electrical and Computer
Engineering (ECE). He worked with
Professor Scott Rausch as his Faculty Advisor/Mentor on a research project
involving the automatic controlled shutdown of wind turbines in extreme
conditions. Matt loves solving
real-world problems and improving upon previous projects and ideas. His favorite quotation: “It’s a beautiful
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Modeling the Relationship of Frequency, Temperature,
and Resistivity of Vanadium Dioxide Brenden Dixon
- A junior at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T)
majoring in Electrical Engineering (EE).
He worked with Dr. Dimitris Anagnostou as his Faculty Advisor/Mentor
on a research project involving the modeling the relationship of frequency,
temperature, and resistivity of vanadium dioxide. Brenden pursues projects diligently which
can be seen in his work with Robotics Club Wisconsin at Eau Claire. Also, he was the first male student from
Erie High School to join Denver’s Allstate Choir. His favorite quotation: "Should we force science down the
throats of those that have no taste for it? Is it our duty to drag them
kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century? I am afraid that it
is." (George Porter) |
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Adaptive Control System Design for Solar Electric
Propulsion Systems used during Near-Earth Asteroid Capture
Missions Benjamin Dykstra
- A senior at SDSM&T majoring in Electrical Engineering (EE). He worked with Dr. Randy Hoover as his
Faculty Advisor/Mentor on a research project involving an adaptive control
system design for solar electric propulsion systems used during Near-Earth
Asteroid Capture Missions. Benjamin is
a veteran of the United States Air Force, a former Air Force Avionic Systems
Technician specializing in B-1B instrument and flight control systems. In his free time, he enjoys hiking,
birding, and biking. Benjamin has a
solid work ethic that he knows will advance his future career. His favorite quotation: “Only two things
are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the
former.” (Albert Einstein) |
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Development of Low-Cost Multispectral Imager Conrad Farnsworth
- A junior at SDSM&T majoring in Electrical Engineering (EE). He worked with Carly Schulz with Dr. Charles
Tolle as their Faculty Advisor/Mentor on a research project involving the
construction of a low-cost, raspberry pi based multispectral imager. Conrad enjoys the challenge of personal
engineering projects. His favorite
quotation: “You want to be a Controls Engineer!” (Dr. Charles Tolle) Carly Schulz
- A senior at State University of New York at Buffalo majoring in Electrical
Engineering (EE). She worked with
Conrad Farnsworth with Dr. Charles Tolle as their Faculty Advisor/Mentor on a
research project involving the construction of a low-cost, raspberry pi based
multispectral imager. Carly enjoys
reading and crocheting in her spare time.
Her favorite quotation: “The only man who never makes a mistake is the
man who never does anything.” (Theodore Roosevelt) Farnsworth_Schulz_Final_Poster_2015.pdf Farnsworth_Schulz_Final_Report_2015.pdf |
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Automation of 3-Phase Motor and Assembly Line Using
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs) Steven Fuhrman
- A senior at University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire
majoring in Physics and Applied Mathematics.
He worked with Professor Scott Rausch as his Faculty Advisor/Mentor on
a research project involving the automation of a 3 phase motor and assembly
line using Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 Programmable Logic Controllers. Steven enjoys biking, hiking, swimming, and
playing trombone. His favorite
quotation: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for
the Lord.” (Colossians 3:23) |
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The Mechanization and Analysis of a Proton Exchange
Membrane Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stack Julia Theisen
- A junior at John Brown University majoring in Engineering with an
Electrical/Computer emphasis. She
worked with Professor Scott Rausch as her Faculty Advisor/Mentor on a
research project involving the mechanization and analysis of a Proton
Exchange Membrane Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stack.
Julia, who as a native Texan enjoys a good game of baseball, also
enjoys reading, museums, crafting, playing the viola, and exploring both the
outdoors and the kitchen. She is
passionate about women in STEM fields, education, and making the world a
better and kinder place. Her favorite
quotation: “Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be
remembered.” (Dr. Seuss) |
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Vivaldi Wire Antennas With Direct Write Technology Thomas Wallace
- A junior at SDSM&T majoring in Electrical
Engineering (EE). He worked with Dr.
Thomas Montoya as his Faculty Advisor/Mentor on a research project involving
the construction of Vivaldi wire antennas with direct write technology. Thomas is a veteran of the United States
Air Force and enjoys rising to meet the challenges life throws at him. As a father and husband, he enjoys spending
time with his family and enjoying the Black Hills. His favorite quotation: “Let me tell you
something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a
very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you
to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or
nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's
about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take
and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!” (Sylvester Stallone) |