Summer Research Projects

Summer research has proven to be an engine for powerful accomplishments during the summer it is undertaken and after. The SURE research conference abstracts from past summers are included in the database below.

Students participating in the 2007 summer research program can find participant information in the following documents. The transportation Infomration form must be filled out and returned to our office prior to the beginning of the program.

All of the documents linked to on this page are in MicroSoft Word (.doc) format. You may left click on them to open in MS Word or right click to save to your computer.

The projects are listed in alphabetical order by student's last name. To view them ordered by summer, research. area, or project advisor, simply click on the column headings.

Name Summer Research Area Advisor
PROJECT Topic:
Allan, Adam 2003 Mathematics Ellingson
Thesis Topic: Gaussian Integers
Anderson, Mitch 2006 Chemical Engineering Babu, S.V, and Pandija, S.
Thesis Topic: Chemical Mechanical Polishing of Copper
Ausfresser, Sigmund 2003 Chemistry Li, Y.
Thesis Topic: The Effects of a Hydrotrope on Liposome Permeability
Bastien, Christopher 2003 Civil & Environmental Engineering Shen, H.
Thesis Topic: Computational Simulation of Granular Material Behavior
Beattie, Kristin 2003 Engineering & Management Menz, F.
Thesis Topic: Renewable Energy in the United States: Policy Effectiveness and Economic Issues
Beckingham, Bryan 2004 Chemical Engineering Campbell, G.
Thesis Topic: An Analysis of the Surface Roughness of Thin Polymer Films using Laser Image and Scattering
Beckman, Sarah 2003 Bio-Molecular Science Peploski, J.
Thesis Topic: Refining a DNA Fingerprinting Procedure
Bell, Melissa 2004 Chemical Engineering Baltus, R.
Thesis Topic: Humic Acid Fouling During Ultrafiltration
Bellor, Katherine 2006 Electrical Engineer/Pre-Med Saranov, E. and Schuckers, S.
Thesis Topic: Determination of Sleep/Awake State in Infants by Respiratory Analysis
Bingham, Andrew 2003 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Visser, K.
Thesis Topic: Computer Modeling of Spring Based Gravitational Tidal Energy Extraction
Bingham, Andrew 2004 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Visser, K.
Thesis Topic: Construction and Demonstration of a Prototype Spring-Based Tidal Energy Extraction Device
Boyd, Victoria 2006 Environmental Engineering Holsen, T.
Thesis Topic: Measuring Dissolved Gaseous Mercury in Raquette River
Boyle, Jerry 2004 Mechanical Engineering Dhaniyala, S.
Thesis Topic: Development of a Nanometer Crossflow Differential Mobility
Brush, David 2004 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Issen, K.
Thesis Topic: Compaction Band Formation and Propagation Behavior in Closed Cell Aluminum Foam
Buchheit, Bradley 2008 Chemical Engineering/Pre-Med Baltus, R.
Thesis Topic: The Effect of Water Content on the Viscosity of Tetrafluoroborate Containing Ionic Liquids
Burdick, Kyle 2004 Mathematics & Computer Science Searleman, J.
Thesis Topic: Virtual Environment Design & Human Computer Interaction with a Virtual Reality Wheelchair Simulator
Burdick, Noah 2003 Chemical Engineering Campbell, G.
Thesis Topic: Temperature Deviation of a Non-Newtonian Fluid from Rheologically Precalculated Temperature Variations
Chiaravalle, William 2005 Computer Engineering Carroll, J.
Thesis Topic: Preparation of Team 229 for Future Autonomous Implementation
Chiaravalle, William 2004 Computer Engineering Conry, S.
Thesis Topic: Creation of a Virtual Reality Grocery Store for the Rehabilitation of Head Injury Patients
Cipollina, Joseph 2006 Mechanical Engineering Dhaniyala, S.
Thesis Topic: Fabrication and Testing of an Aerosol Hydrocarbon Detector
Davis, Andrew 2006 Biomolecular Science Langen, T.
Thesis Topic: Effects of Roads and Fencing on the Microclimate of Turtle Nests
Deschenes, Timothy 2003 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Visser, K.
Thesis Topic: Tractor Trailer Drag Reduction
Dosiek, Luke 2003 Electrical & Computer Engineering Pillay, P.
Thesis Topic: Modeling of a Stand Alone Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine
Durfee, Benjamin 2004 Civil & Environmental Engineering Grimberg, S.
Thesis Topic: Effects of NAPL Presence and Growth Stage on the Movement of Pseudomonas saccharophilia P15 through Soil Columns
Eddy, Patrick 2003 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Valentine, D.
Thesis Topic: Unsteady Hydrodynamics of the Swimming of Cetaceans
Fetterman, Aaron 2005 Software Engineering Conry,S.
Thesis Topic: Using Multi-Agent Strategies to Solve a Blocks-World Artificial Intelligence Problem
Fischer, Andrea 2004 Chemistry Luck, L.
Thesis Topic: The Genetic Engineering of a Poly His Tag on the C-Terminal end of the E.coli Receptor for Glucose and Galactose
Folts, Christopher 2003 Biology Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: Preliminary Studies on Engineering of Human Skin Substitutes:Effect of Transforming Growth Factor -ß1 on Gene Expression by Skin Cells
Fox, Andrew 2004 Mechanical Engineering Morrison, D/Moosbrugger, J
Thesis Topic: Effects of Materials Processing on the Magnetic Properties of Nickel
Ganguly, Srabonti 2003 Mathematics & Computer Science Tamon, C.
Thesis Topic: Quantum Error Correcting Codes
Gerbig, Chase 2004 Civil & Environmental Engineering Grimberg, S.
Thesis Topic: Mercury Complexation with Dissolved Organic Matter as a Function of Redox Potential in Natural Aquatic Systems
Gilbert, Christopher 2006 Chemical Engineering Subramanian, R.S.
Thesis Topic: The Effect of Temperature on the Contact Angle of a Drop on a Surface
Gilbert, Christopher 2005 Chemical Engineering Subramanian, R.S.
Thesis Topic: A Study of the Contact Angle of Drops on a Solid Silicon Surface That Has Been Treated to Produce a Wettability Gradient
Gorton, Samuel 2006 Chemical Engineering Jachuck, R.
Thesis Topic: Desktop Biodiesel Plant
Gorton, Samuel 2004 Chemical Engineering Campbell, G.
Thesis Topic: Viscoelastic Creep in Polymer Parts Molded at Various Injection Molding Processing Conditions
Grayson, Courtney 2006 BioMolecular Science Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: Development and Optimization of a Reporter Gene Assay to Measure NF-kB Activation by Human Papillomaviruses in Cervical Cells
Grayson, Courtney 2005 Bio-Molecular Science Christiansen, P.
Thesis Topic: Simple Procedure for Characterizing Transesterification Reactions
Greening, Nelson 2005 Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management Carroll, J., Ensby, M., Searleman, J.
Thesis Topic: Virtual Product Development and its effect on New Product Development
Gumuka, Michael 2004 Physics Wick, D.
Thesis Topic: An Impulse Based Assessment of Training Style Differences Taekwondo Techniques
Hoffman, Lindsay 2006 Civil & Environmental Engineering Grimberg, S.
Thesis Topic: The Effects of Varying Redox Conditions on Bacterial Communities in Mercury-Contaminated Soil
Hoffman, Lindsay 2004 Civil & Environmental Engineering Young, T.
Thesis Topic: Predicting the Volumn of Runoff Annually from the Cascade Lakes
Ibeneche, Onyinyechi 2003 Electrical Engineering Ziarani, A.
Thesis Topic: Implementation of a Medical Device for Testing the Functionality of the Ear in Newborns
Jones, Matthew 2005 Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Visser, K.
Thesis Topic: Analysis of Wake Flows for Induced Drag Reduction
Lanahan, Matthew 2005 Electrical Engineering Carroll, J.
Thesis Topic: Preparation of Team 229 for Future Autonomous Implementation
Lawney, Brian 2003 Civil & Environmental Engineering Shen, H.
Thesis Topic: Dynamics of Sea Ice Floes
Mangan, Niall 2005 Physics benAvraham, D.
Thesis Topic: Mathematical Methods for Analysis of Diffusion
Mangan, Niall 2004 Biology Moczydlowski, E.
Thesis Topic: Stable Expression of Recombinant Saxiphilin in Insect and Yeast Cells for Large Scale Production and Purification
Mao, Zhimin 2005 Business Mahmoodi, F.
Thesis Topic: Optimize the Supply Chain of a Major Office Equipment/Automation Company
Marker, Daniel 2004 Biology Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: Activation of NF-?B in Human Epithelial Cells Expressing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Oncogenes
Marshall, Norman 2003 Chemistry Li, Y.
Thesis Topic: A Mechanistic Study of the Formulation fo Liposome-Stabilized Microbubbles Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
McKeever, Eric 2003 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Dhaniyala, S.
Thesis Topic: Design and Development of a Sub-micorn Electrical Particle Counter
Mihajlovik, Vidoje 2006 Software Engineering/ Humanities Searleman, J.
Thesis Topic: Enhancing Realism in a Virtual Environment for Stroke Patient Rehabilitation
Miller, Laniece 2006 Chemical Engineering Rossner, A.Evaluation of Holdup Measurement Models by Use of Facility Simulation
Thesis Topic: Miller-Laniece Abstract.doc
Miller, Laniece 2004 Chemical Engineering Campbell, G.
Thesis Topic: Mixing and Particle Tracking in a Single Screw Extruder
Pascucci, Vincent 2005 Chemical Engineering Rasmussen, D.
Thesis Topic: The Synthesis of Aerogels to Separate Particles
Petko, Danielle 2004 Cemistry Shipp, D.
Thesis Topic: Synthesis of Poly(Methacrylic Acid) using RAFT Polymerization
Petruczok, Christy 2005 Chemical Engineering Shipp, D.
Thesis Topic: Synthesis of Silica-Strengthened Poly (methylmethacrylate) Using Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization
Reardon, Bridget 2006 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Issen, K.
Thesis Topic: Effect of Mass Distribution on Deformation of Three Dimensional Open-Celled Porous Materials Under Uniaxial Compression
Reardon, Bridget 2004 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Issen, K.
Thesis Topic: Effect of Negative Poisson's Ratio on Compaction Bands in Foam
Rector, M. Curtis 2004 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Visser, K.
Thesis Topic: The Effect of Blade Pitch on Small Multi-Bladed Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines
Ricci, Justin 2005 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Cetinkaya, C.
Thesis Topic: MEMS Rotational Oscillators for Liquid-Phase Sensors
Riley, Courtney 2006 Biomolecular Science Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: Comparison of NF-kB Baseline Activity in Normal, Immortal, and Tumor Cells
Riley, Courtney 2005 Biology Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: Development and Optimization of a Reporter Gene Assay to Measure Activation of NF-kB
Ronan, Michael 2005 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Visser, K.
Thesis Topic: Effect of Vertical Splitter Plates on the Performance of a Diffuser Equipped Bluff Body
Rose, Adam 2006 University Studies Fowler, K.
Thesis Topic: Polymer Filter Optimization with non-Newtonian Methods
Rose, Adam 2005 Biology Langen, Tom
Thesis Topic: Success of Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) Nests Constructed along Paved Roads
Sarponmaah, Sylvia 2005 Biology Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: Development and Optimization of a Reporter Gene Assay to Measure Activation of NF-kB
Savage, Samuel 2006 Software Engineering Hesse, W.
Thesis Topic: Open Graphics Language Shading Language
Savage, Samuel 2005 Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Conry, S. and Searleman, J.
Thesis Topic: Improvements to a Game for Virtual Reality Wheelchair Training
Schaefer, Justen 2003 Chemical Engineering Campbell, G.
Thesis Topic: An Analysis of the Crystalline Structure Formation in Online and Offline Samples of Polyethylene and Polypropylene
Schilling, Zachary 2004 Computer Engineering Conry, S.
Thesis Topic: Creation of a Virtual Reality Grocery Store for the Rehabilitation of Head Injury Patients
Schumer, Brent 2003 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Taylor, J.
Thesis Topic: Flow Visualization and Wake Analysis Facility Revitalization
Schwarting, Lindsay 2006 Biology Langen, T.
Thesis Topic: Surveying and Predicting Hotspots of Herpetofauna Mortality on New York State Highways
Searleman, Adam 2004 Biology Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: Predicting Cervical Carcinoma Cell Response to Epiderman Growth Factor Receptor Inhibition
Shane, Conner 2005 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Jah, R.
Thesis Topic: Structural Health Monitoring using Linear Time Series Analysis Methods
Shane, Conner 2004 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Jha, R.
Thesis Topic: Structural Damage Protection Using AR-ARX Models
Sharpsten, Anna 2003 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Valentine, D.
Thesis Topic: Unsteady Hydrodynamics of the Swimming of Cetaceans
Shiel, William 2005 Chemical Engineering Taylor, R.
Thesis Topic: Validating a computer-based model of real distillation columns
Slaby, Justin 2006 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Visser, K.
Thesis Topic: Tip Vortex Manipulation Using a Sharp Edged Delta Wing
Slaby, Justin 2003 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Visser, K., Helenbrook, B.
Thesis Topic: OVERFLOW: a Computational Fluid Dynamics Code
Smith, Joshua 2003 Electrical & Computer Engineering Kumar, S.
Thesis Topic: Pervasive Computing Review
Smith, Timothy 2006 Computer Science Searleman, J.
Thesis Topic: Enhancing Realism in a Virtual Environment for Stroke Patient Rehabilitation
Smith, Timothy 2005 Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Conry, S. and Searleman, J.
Thesis Topic: Improvements to a Game for Virtual Reality Wheelchair Training
Smith-Packard, Bethanny 2003 Bio-Molecular Science Peploski, J.
Thesis Topic: Refining a DNA Fingerprinting Procedure
Smith-Packard, Bethanny 2004 Biology Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: The Effect of NF-kB on Immortalization of Human Cervical Cells by Papillomaviruses
Soliani, Anna 2006 Chemical Engineering Minko, S.
Thesis Topic: Responsive Materials and Devices Based on Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Functional Hybrid Nanofibers
Soliani, Anna 2005 Physics Sokolov, I. and Kievsky, Y.
Thesis Topic: Morphogenesis of nanostructured particles and their potential applications
Solomakhin, Rouslan 2005 Mathematics and Computer Science Hesse, W.
Thesis Topic: Using Three-Valued Logic Analyzer for Proving Algorithm Correctness
Strain, Meghann 2006 Biology/Pre-Med Schulte, J.
Thesis Topic: Genetic evolution within the genus Liolaemus
Thiel, Michael 2003 Physics Wick, D.
Thesis Topic: The Design, Development, and Assessment of an Interactive Engagement Laboratory Experience in Introductory Physics
Van Kleeck, Melissa 2006 Chemical Engineering Dhaniyala, S.
Thesis Topic: Investigation of the Volatility Nano-Cross Flow Differential Mobility Analyzer
Van Kleek, Melissa 2005 Chemical Engineering Hopke, P.
Thesis Topic: Fiber Deposition in Realistic Human Nasal Airway and Lung Bifurcation Models
Wang, Zuocheng 2005 Chemical Engineering Hopke, P.
Thesis Topic: Fiber Deposition in Realistic Human Nasal Airway and Lung Bifurcation Models
Werther, Dominick 2004 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Issen, K.
Thesis Topic: Diffuse Bifurcation and Strain Localization in Alporas Aluminum Foam
Whelan, Matthew 2003 Civil & Environmental Engineering Janoyan, K.
Thesis Topic: Interface Stresses on Laterally Loaded Piles
Williams, Matthew 2004 Biology Twiss, M.
Thesis Topic: SALT 2004: Sodium Chloride Additions to Lakes and its Toxicity – 2004
Wolcott, Mathew 2005 Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Jha, R.
Thesis Topic: Stability and Control of UAVs - A Preliminary Study
Worczak, Marianna 2003 Bio-Molecular Science Woodworth, C.
Thesis Topic: Effects of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor PD153035 on Gene Expression in Normal Human Cervical Epithelial Cells
Yapa, Sayuri 2006 Mechanical Engineering Dhaniyala, S.
Thesis Topic: Investigating Boundary Layer Separation around a Blunt Body