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2016 Documents
Teaching Modules
- The Basic Concept of Torque
- Polymer Chemistry: Synthesis and Nanotechnology Applications via Electrospinning
- What Scientists Do and How They Do It
- Engineering Design and Problem Solving: Prototyping a Bird Beak
- Investigation of the Human Brain
- Understanding Hydrogels and the Difference Between Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
Research Papers
- Phantom Brain for Infrared Neuroimaging
- Electrospinning of Pectin-based Nanofibers for Biological and Medical Applications
- Design Optimization of Disposable Coffee Cups
- Surface Modification of Laser Metal Deposited Ti-6Al-4V +10%Mo for Biomedical Applications
- Hepatotoxicity Testing of Acetaminophen in Two- and Three-Dimensional Rat Hepatocyte Cultures
- Characterization of Functionally Graded Ti6Al4V-Mo Material via Laser Metal Deposition
- Development and Analysis of a Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Manipulator
- Bioprinting Methodology Using a Pectin Based Bioink
Final Invite
- Oral Research Presentations 2016
2015 Documents
Teaching Modules
- Additive Manufacturing and Physical Model
- The Chain Fountain: Understanding and Applying ‘Common Sense’ Physics
- The Basics of Heat Transfer
- Basic Concepts in Fluid Flow
- Stability, Balance, and the Support Polygon
Research Papers
- Creation of Neurosurgical Training Systems for Cerebral Aneurysm Repair
- Design and Development of a Low Cost, Light Weight, Hydraulic Manipulator for Mounting on a Wheelchair
- Experimental Determination of Uniform Heating in The Selective Laser Sintering Part Bed
- Exploration of Additive Manufacturing-Informed Aneurysm Repairs to Optimize Blood Flow Patterns
- Design and Modeling of a Walker with Active Fall-Prevention System
- Field Investigation of Biodiesel Fuel Particulate and Moisture Content
- Scanning Velocity Influence on the Evolving Properties of Laser Metal Deposited Ti-6Al-4V + Mo
- Effect of Laser Power on the Properties of Laser Metal Deposited Ti6Al4V + Molybdenum for Wear Resistance Enhancement
- Combustion-Cylinder Optimization for an Active Ankle-Foot Orthosis
Final Invite
2014 Documents
Teaching Modules
- Designing, Building, and Evaluating Single-Face Molds with a Hand Held Fused Deposition Modeler
- Cell culture: the building blocks of life and why they’re important
- Linear and Rotation Mechanisms: Analyzing Behaviors of Mechanical Systems
- The Characteristics of Plasma
- What’s the Big Deal about the Breathing?
- Additive Manufacturing and Uses in Medical Patient Education
- Grain Boundaries
Research Papers
- Creation of Additive Manufacturing Models of Intracranial Aneurysms
- Design, Fabrication, and Optimization of Reusable Molds Using Additive Manufacturing for Three-Dimensional Micro-Tissue Applications
- Three-Dimensional Cell Culture of Hepatocytes using Gel Molds
- Fabrication of a Nursing Manikin Overlay for Simulation of Chest Drainage Management
- The Mathematical Model and Computer Simulation of a Quadruped Robot
- Characterization of Cold Atmospheric Plasma
- Manufacture of a Prototype for Functionality Studies of Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Material Characterization of Laser Beam Formed Ti-6Al-4V for Aircraft Applications
Final Invite
2013 Documents
Teaching Modules
- The Science of Breathing: Applications of Fluid Dynamics in the Human Airway
- Model Conjugation: The Construction of Model Dendrimers
- Signaling Pathways
- The Human Brain: Investigating the Structure, Function, and Diseases of the Human Brain using Additive Manufacturing
- Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Medical Imaging Phantoms
Research Papers
- Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Ultrasound Phantoms
- Brain Modeling to Mimic Functionality Studies of Cerebrospinal Fluid
- 3D Dynamic Model of the Switch I and II Regions of H-RAS Using Shape Memory Material
- Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Ultrasound Phantoms
- Computational Fluid Dynamics of the Pediatric Trachea
- Clot Buster Bullets: The Creation of TPA Coated Nanoparticles
- Modeling of Patient-Specific Cerebral Aneurysms
Final Invite
2012 Documents
Teaching Modules
- Atherosclerosis and Plaque Buildup in Aorta
- Growing in 3D: Taking Cells to a New Dimension
- The Human Brain and its Anatomy
- Breathe In – Breathe Out: The Medical Applications of Additive Manufacturing to Pediatric Airways
Research Papers
- Modeling the Human Brain’s Major Structures and White Matter Connectivity Using Magnetic Resonance and Diffusion Tensor Imaging
- Impact of Laser Power and Build Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Selectively Laser Sintered Parts
- Creation of a Physical 3D Humans Single-cell Model using Confocal Microscopy Data via Rapid Prototyping
- Three-Dimensional Modeling of the Pediatric Airway
- Creation of Patient-Specific Bone Densitometry Models from 3D Imaging Data
- Creation of a Flow-Through Replica of a Diseased Arterial Segment for Recreating a Realistic Hemodynamic Environment
- Three-Dimensional Mammalian Cell Culture Using Hydrogel Filled Scaffold
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