2009 Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference

A Study of the Effects of Mechanical Alloying NiAl

Shilo McCrory, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Justin Knowles, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Brian Jaques, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Assessing Streamflows in the Big Wood River Watershed

Benjamin Seely, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Calibration and Field Sample Collection Using an Ion Mobility Spectrometer for Detection and Analysis of Subsurface Volatile Organic Compounds

Ashley Zumwalt, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Co-Nitriding Uranium and Dysprosium Metals by Reactive Milling

Daniel Osterberg, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Collapsible Storage Tank

Nathan Kerns, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Blake Young, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Jeremy Cutler, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Julie Freeman, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Crystallographic Characterization of Rare-Earth Hafnates

Thomas Anderson, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Design of a Tracking Collar Enclosure for Use in the Wild by the USDA

Tyler Brown, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Emily Perri, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Brad Vawter, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Design of Experiments to Maximize Production Throughput of ZnO Varistors

Ellen Rabenberg, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Alex Miller, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Cory Sparks, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Design of Franklin Boulevard Interchange

Cory Wills, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Ben Seely, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Judy Scheurman, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
David Montgomery, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Patrick Swann, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Development of a Continuous Flow Polymerase Chain Reaction Device in Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramics

Andrew Vissotski, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Development of a Smart Crossed- Field Amplifier

Sonya Shawver, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Tyler Rowe, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Brandon Wells, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Geoff Groff, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Eagle Interchange Improvements

Mallory Miller, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Noah Hornsby, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Brad Williams, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Thomas Brannan, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Davey Jensen, Boise State UniversityDepartment of Civil Engineering,
Rajesh Shrestha, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Embedded Strobe Board Tester for Electronics Controls Company

Vikram Patel, Boise State University, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Travis Kent, Boise State University, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Energy Balance Modeling in the Snake River Basin

Manogya Khanal, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
David Hoekema, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Evaluation of a Weldable Zipper System for AIRE/Outcast Boats Inc.

Kaci Bloxham, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Wade Lanning, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Sharla Hopkins, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Experimental Evidence for Polaron Hopping Conduction in HfO₂ – A Cryogenic Study

Justin Reed, Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Richard G. Southwick, Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Ross Butler, Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Chris Buu, Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Exploration of Dynamic Recrystallization in Metals Using the Finite Element Modeling Program OOF2

Wade Lanning, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Human Powered Vehicle Competition

Melissa Casteneda, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Cody Montgomery, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Benjamin Leake, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
James Saculles, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Haley Adams, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Idaho State Highway 21 Five Mile Creek Fish Passage Project

Kira Christensen, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Geo Engberson, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Lucas Glauser, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Waymon Ho, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Ben Taylor, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Ryan Van Leuven, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Initial Investigations of Sub-RF AC Methods for Metal-Oxide- Semiconductor Devices and Trap-Based Flash Nonvolatile Memory

Chris Buu, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Justin C. Reed, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Richard G. Southwick, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Bernard Yurke, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Initial Results on the Fabrication of a Dielectrophoretic Trap for DNA Origami

Jason Brotherton, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Stephanie Barnes, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Austin Johnson, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Mallory Yates, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Investigation of Accelerated Corrosion in a Fresh Water Irrigation System

Adriel Apter, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Investigation of Residual Stress Induced Cracking in Thick TiOx Coatings

Arturo Gutierrez, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Terry Hickenlooper, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Pat Andersen, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
T.J. Anderson, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lissajous Patterns

Arlene Fausnaugh, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Prativa Bhattaraighimire, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Log Cutting Apparatus Design Analysis

John Katzenberger, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Travis Steele, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Robert Cox, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Mark Montgomery, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Long Term Water Quality in a Commercial Office Building

Laura McNinch, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Jesse Dillon, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Ashley Zumwalt, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lorentz Force Microscopy of Magnetic Domains in Ni-Mn-Ga

Steven Letourneau, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Magnetic Characterization of Ni-Mn-Ga in the Martensite and Austenite Phase

Matthew Reinhold, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Dave Schenker, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Magnetic-Field Liquid-Phase Sintering

Nikki Kucza, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Adrian Rothenbuhler, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Meridian Interchange

Jason Klose, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Jake Hassard, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Brandon Anderson, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Mitch Aiton, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Sarah Klevmoen, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Amber Kenneda, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Multi-Vector Zip Line

Arthur Morais, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Rick Siu, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Brian Blake, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Northside Boulevard Interchange Improvements, Nampa, Idaho

Mike Russell, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Herb McDowell, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Jake Timmons, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Lionel Starchman, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Chris Barker, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

PAID: PMON Alarm Indication Device

Michael Pook, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Derek Klein, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Joe Taylor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Prairie Sun Subdivision

Andy Elliott, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Cory Brown, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Nihan Darnall, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Mohamed Oudrhiri, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
Derrick Suarez, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Prescribed Burn Apparatus

Brett Alspach, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Xander Harmon, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Kyle Vogel, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Matt Murdock, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Robotics: Robotic Arm

Amrita Jashnani, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Omar Benitez, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Orlando Trejo, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Solar Thermal Test Stand Apparatus

Steve Arndt, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Don DeMichele, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Derek Jackson, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Alex Mwawuganga, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Peter Bibikov, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Eric Nutsch, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SPR Based Integrated Chemical Sensor

Tanya Lalicker, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Alex English, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
James Hartwell, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Statistical Scanner Model Validation

CJ Stanger, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Greg Ilk, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Robbie Scott, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Bryce Simpson, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) Prototype Part Tolerance Improvement

Chris McFarland, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Rebecca Ahern, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Vuong Nguyen, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Ricardo Ayllon, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Stream Computing Research and Practical Cartesian Meshing for Complex Urban Environments

Matthew Caylor, Departments of Computer Science and Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Surface Acoustic Wave Device Fabrication Using Zinc Oxide and Chalcogenide Thin Films

Hiwot Kassaye, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Surface Plasmon Enhanced Optical Transmission through Periodically Modified Metallic Membrane

Alex English, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Wan Kuang, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Jeunghoon Lee, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
William L. Hughes, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
William B. Knowlton, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Bernard Yurke, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Zi-Chang Chang, National Tsing-Hua University
Min-Hsiung Shih, Academia Sinica

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Development of a Power System Protection Lab at Boise State University

Cameron Wiseman, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Jeremy Lake, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Jonothan Robinson, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Eric Higer, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Distribution of Secondary- Phase Precipitates During Creep of Alloy 617

Sharla Hopkins, Department of Materials Science & Engineering. Boise State University
Evan Young, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Scott Schlegel, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Use of Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys in Power Generation Devices

Kimo Wilson, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Adrian Rothenbuhler, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Time Dependence of the Synthesis of Dysprosium Nitride Using a Reactive Milling Technique

Cole Smith, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Torsional Harmonic Imaging: Expanding the Biological Nano-Mechanical Characterization Techniques at Boise State University

Jonathan Henderson, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences, Boise State University
Amber Cox, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences, Boise State University
Chad Watson, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Towards Integrated Visualization and Computation of Fluid Flows on Modern Graphics Hardware

Dillon Cower, Departments of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Study of Twinning in Ni2MnGa

Rebecca Ahern, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

USDA Wireless Tracking Device

David Smith, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Jean Margulieux, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
David Glen, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Utilizing a Fluidized Bed and Co-Fire Technique to Apply Glass Passivation Coating to Thermistors

Rebecca Hodkin, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Shilo McCrory, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University
Cole Smith, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Variable Gain Amplifiers Using Chalcogenide-Based Variable Resistors

Hiwot Kassaye Betre, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Stephanie Cobbley, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wind Farm Protection Scheme Design

CW Franz, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Khan Hammond, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Jason Clack, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wind Farm SCADA Integration

Tyler Kent, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Josh Johnson, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University
Noe Loera, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wind Turbine Replacement Blades

Justin Hunter, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Stephanie Lively, Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM