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SELECTED TEAMS - FEBRUARY & MARCH 2001 FLIGHTSMEET THE SPRING 2001 TEAMS!
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| University | Title | Topic | Team Members | Team Leader | Faculty Advisor | NASA Advisor | Journalist | Organization |
| Alfred University | Ceramic Engineers Researching the Advancements in Measuring Interfacial Composite Stresses Abstract - Website |
Materials Science | Ebert, Howe, Kennard, Schaut, Totedo | Anne Ebert | Dr. Linda Jones | John Williams | Alfred Alumni Magazine | |
| Arizona State University | Remotely Piloted Vehicle Maneuvering and Docking Techniques Abstract - Website |
Spacecraft Dynamics | Baldwin, Bielefeldt, Borden, Owens | Kit Borden | Dr. Helen Reed | none | ||
| Broward Community College | Acoustical Separation of Immiscible Fluids in Reduced Gravity II (A.S.I.F. II) Abstract - Website |
Fluid Dynamics | Carruthers, Castiglione, Dadlani, Tokish | Carl Carruthers | Dr. Steve Obenauf | Dr. Edwin Ethridge NASA MSFC | Steve Alvarez | WAMI-TV Miami |
| Brown University | Evaluation of the Kendall Cardiovent Device for Improved Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Microgravity Abstract - Website |
Biomedical Engr | Battat, Cohen, Goldsmith, Jones, Lee, Maurer | Peter Lee | Dr. Gregory Jay, Dr. Charles Pattavina | Gregory Jay | Emergency Medical Services Magazine | |
| California Polytechnic State University | CubeSat Systems and Fiber-Optic Tethers as a Communications Medium in Space Abstract - Website |
Satellite Research | Beydoun, Chang, Denson, Martin, McCrillis, Naylor, Schoos, Wagner | Tyler Wagner | Dr. Clark Turner, Dr. Jordi Puig-Suari | David Freitas | KSBY-TV | |
| California Polytechnic State University | Microgravity Deployment of Space-Bound PicoSatellites Abstract - Website |
Aerospace Engr | Block, Coakley, Connolly, Giannini, Victor, Wagner | TylerWagner | Dr. Jordi Puig-Suari | Kelly Teel | KSBY-TV | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | IPAGE 2 - Improved Productivity in Altered Gravity Environments: Investigation of Virtual Reality as a Preflight Training Tool Abstract - Website |
Engr - Aerospace | Choy, Maynes-Aminzade, Perez, Williams | Kate Williams | Randy Pausch | none | ||
| Clemson University | Gravitational Effects on an Oscillatory Heat Pipe Abstract - Website |
Heat Transfer | Carpenter, Gause, Morrow, New, Rickey | Brian Gause | Dr. Jay Ochterbeck | Dr. Wiltold Palosz NASA MSFC Dr. Jeff Allen NASA GRC |
none | |
| Drexel University | Aerosol and Radiative Properties of Candle Flames in Reduced Gravity Abstract - Website |
Heat Transfer | Cartwright, Haas, Newcomer, Shor, Walls, Yifrach | Lauren Shor | Dr. Mun Young Choi | none | ||
| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | Rotation Inhibiting Space Tool (RIST) Abstract - Website |
Engr Mechanics | Craig, Duda, McCall, St. Clair, Watret | Kevin Duda | Dr. John Olivero | Chi-Min Chang NASA JSC | Matt Thurber | Aviation Maintenance |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Acoustic Shaping in Micro-Gravity Abstract - Website |
Fluid Dynamics | Coker, Franklin, Hausaman, Smith | Adam Coker | Dr. Narayanan Komerath | Leonard David | space.com | |
| Iowa State University | Acoustic Manipulation of Objects in Water Abstract - Website |
Acoustic Manipulation | Cauley, Hynek, Joseph, Schmid | Thomas Cauley | Dr. Adin Mann | none | ||
| Lamar University | Advanced Pollination of Seeds in Microgravity | Botany | Allison, Bingham, Cesarz, Dugas, Gremillon, Saur, Sholar, Smith, Willis Abstract - Website |
Tiffany Allison | Dr. Jim Jordan, Dr. George Irwin | Dr. Bob Stuckey NASA JSC | Brian Sattler | Lamar Public Relations |
| Marshall University | H.E.R.D. - Human Eye Responses to Decreased Gravity - A Study of Intraocular Pressure and Corneal Curvature in the KC-135 Abstract - Website |
Physiology | Crum, Kingery, Mattson, Murray, Testa, Wolfe, Woods | Matthew Mattson | Dr. Seth Bush, Dr. Curtis Feist, Dr. Susan De Mesquita | none | ||
| North Carolina State University | The Effectiveness of Shape Memory Alloys in a Reduced Gravity Environment Abstract - Website |
Heat Transfer | Hampton, McGowan, Odynski, Price, Schwarz, Yelverton | Jennifer Price | Dr. Ndaona Chokani | Dr. Narayanan Ramachandran NASA MSCG | none | |
| North Dakota State University | Wave Reflection Characterization of Cardiovascular Efficiency in Reduced Gravity Environments Abstract - Website |
Biomedical Engr | Kahl, Keller, Wandler, Wojtalewicz | James Kahl | Dr. Dan Ewert | Mel Stone | KVLY TV, Fargo | |
| Oregon State University | Mysterivm Cosmographicvm: The Study of Multiphase Flow in Microgravity Abstract - Website |
Fluid Dynamics | Aldrich, Ammon, Jovanovic, Lee, McCaig, Sornchamni, Starr, Stringham, Whittaker | Jeffrey Ammon | Dr. Goran Jovanovic | |||
| Pennsylvania State University | Using Active Controls to Improve Subject Loading During Exercise in Microgravity Abstract - Website |
Physiology | Ahmed, Berridge, Halenar, Marshall, Moss, Noga, Seeman, Weber | Bill Marshall | Dr. Sven Bilen, Dr. Jim Pawelczyk | Katie O’Toole | WPSX | |
| Purdue University | The Perceptual Effects of Altered Gravity on Tactile Displays Abstract - Website |
Life Science | Casteel, Deguara, Hromis, Naessens, Traylor | Lauren Naessens | Dr. Hong Tan | Dr. Millard Reschke NASA JSC | Wayne Falda | South Bend Tribune |
| Purdue University | Experimental Development of Hydrazine Fuel Line Gas Arrestors Abstract - Website |
Fluid Dynamics | Baster, Boynton, Chaille, Galey, Jackson, Modi, Rist,Schneider, Silosky, Ward, Whitley | Ryan Whitley | Dr. Steven H. Collicott | |||
| Purdue University | Weight Reduction in Propellant Management Vanes Abstract - Website |
Space Science | Agrawal, Brower, Burnshide, Butt, Gowan, Helms | Jason Helms | Dr. Steven H. Collicott | Glenn Chase | Strategies Group | |
| Purdue University | Improved Mass Center Control for Satellite Fuel Tanks Abstract - Website |
Aerospace Engr | Jackson, Patneau, Silosky, Rist | Brian Patneau | Dr. Steven H. Collicott | Scott McGregor | ||
| Rowan University | Enhanced Boiling Heat Transfer Under Reduced Gravity Conditions Abstract - Website |
Heat Transfer | Akers, Burg, Kephart, McCorkle | David Kephart | Dr. Anthony Marchese | Dr. Vedha Nayagam NASA GRC | Fay Flam | Philadelphia Inquirer |
| San Diego State University California State San Marcos Abstract - Website |
Airway Management in Space (A.M.I.S.) | Engr - BioMech | Bennett, Campbell, Elliott, Garcia, Inzunza, König | Michelle Inzunza | Dr. Paul Paolini, Dr. Victoria Fabry, Dr. Minou Spradly | Thomas Hillson | Journal of Emergency Medical Services | |
| San Francisco Art Institute | Perception and Spatial Orientation: Its Effect on Motor Coordination Abstract - Website |
Physiology | Jackson, Lisowsky, Proctor, Servatius, Vosburgh | Ethan Yosburgh | Coral Clark, Dr. Patricia Quill, Dr. Thomas Humphreys | Dr. Millard Reschke NASA JSC | M.G. Lord | New York Times |
| Texas A&M University | Measurement and Analysis of the Particle Impact Damping in the Weightless Environment (PID) Abstract - Website |
Particle Impact Dynamics | Ferber, Hendrickson, Rullman, Smith, Vargis | Kristi Ferber | Dr. Vikram Kinra | Marilyn Martell | CNN Homefront News | |
| Texas Christian University | Development and Testing of Parallel Needle Apparatus for Drop Coalescence Measurements Abstract - Website |
Chemical Engr | Baldwin, Goncalves, Kinney, Oliver, Stephens | Robert Kinney | Dr. Andre Mazzoleni | none | ||
| Tufts University | The Effects of Gravity in Recognition of Object Orientation Abstract - Website |
Human Factors | Connor-Cerezo, Cornely, Rovira, Scarfo | Erika Rovira | Dr. Chris Rogers | Dr. Brian Sekula NASA JSC | Doug Mitchell | NPR |
| University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa | SLEDGE - Spring-Loaded Exercise Device in a Zero-Gravity Environment Abstract - Website |
Biomedical Engr | Chatham, Dunavant, Honeycutt, House, Jones, Lancaster, Lee, Lee, Parker, Speer, Taylor, Wear, Wilson | Jenny Taylor | Dr. Beth Todd | Dr. Peter Sunderland NASA GRC | Shelby Spires | Huntsville Times |
| University of Alabama, Birmingham | Structure and Dynamics of Laminar Slot Diffusion Flames in Reduced Gravity Abstract - Website |
Heat Transfer | Carlson, Davis, Hayes, Murphy | David Murphy | Dr. John Baker | Dr. Linda Shackleford NASA JSC | Harry Hutchinson | ASME |
| University of California, Berkeley | A Novel Enhancement of Current Exercise Countermeasures to Provide Adequate Bone Impact Loading in Microgravity Abstract - Website |
Physiology | Chai, Guo, Hamerski, Rudner | Diana Chai | Dr. Rodger Kram | Dr. Michael C. Grennison NASA JSC | Steve Chamaraz | Channel 7 News |
| University of California, San Diego University of San Diego San Diego City College | Experimental Study of Dusty Plasma in Microgravity II Abstract - Website |
Plasma Physics | Arcand, Carolan, Lawson, Lynch, Sosa | Jason Arcand | Dr. Michael Wiskerchen Dr. Daniel Sheehan | none | ||
| University of Colorado, Boulder | Autonomous Two-Phase Priming and Pressure Control System for MicroGravity Porous Tube Hydroponics Abstract - Website |
Life Support | Hwang, Kalinowski, Pineau, Scarffe | Jon Pineau | Dr. Alex Hoehn, Dr. John Sunkel | |||
| University of Houston | Zero-Gravity Machinery Monitoring (Z-GraMM) Abstract - Website |
Mechanical Engr | Berrio, Herdocia, Morin, Navarro, Shah, Stalcup | Brian Stalcup | Dr. David Zimmerman | Dr. Daniel Petersen NASA JSC | Daniel Levy | Twin and Turbine Magazine |
| University of Illinois, Chicago | Droplet/Solid Surface Interactions Pertaining to Microelectronics Manufacturing: Part II Abstract - Website |
Fluid Physics | Campbell, Hagedorn, Melvin, Moore, Schaefer, Zdravevski | Eric Moore | Dr. Constantine Megaridis | |||
| University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | Transitional Fluid Dynamics at the Onset of Zero-Gravity Abstract - Website |
Fluid Dynamics | Biedermann, Fike, Gunawardana, Kowtko, Lewis, Liu, Meicenheimer, Metz, Mueller, Pochynok, Rzeszutko, Voightman, Wallace | Joannah Metz | Dr. Henrique Reis, Dr. Scott MacLaren | none | ||
| University of Kentucky | Deployment Dynamics and Pressurization of an Instrumented Scale Model of a Shooting Star Space Structure Abstract - Website |
Inflatable Space Structures | Byers, Campbell, Curry, Elliot, Jones, Kearns, Samson | Courtney Byers | Dr. Suzanne Smith, Dr. John Main | |||
| University of Minnesota @ Twin Cities | Nitinol Vibration Damping in Microgravity Abstract - Website |
Materials Science | Hambleton, Jackson, Nelson, Rollings, Velander | Jeff Rollings | Dr. William Garrard, Dr. Thomas Shield | Brad Woodard | KARE 11 | |
| University of Minnesota @ Twin Cities | Study of Pinch-Off and Reconnection of Liquid-Liquid Flows in Micro- and Macro- Gravity Conditions Abstract - Website |
Fluid Dynamics | Euteneuer, Ortiz, Schauer, Teeuwen | Eric Euteneuer | Dr. Ellen Longmire | Dr. John Kizito NASA GRC | Jill Burcum | Minneapolis Star & Tribune |
| University of New Mexico | Study of Polymer Spin Coating for Photolithographic Semiconductor and Microfluidic Development in Space Abstract - Website |
Fluid Dynamics | Brown, Gamble, Jackson, Kuhn, Pete, Sanders, Stallard | Jason Brown | Dr. Mohammed El-Genk | Bob Martin | KRQE-TV, Albuquerque | |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Making a Measurement of the Mixing of Two-Phase Flow Abstract - Website |
Heat Transfer | Babis, Craig, Fowler, Godwin, Morris, Owen, Smith, Tipton, Warren | Randy Warren | Dr. Masood Parang, Dr. James E. Lyne | Dr. Neil Van Dresar NASA GRC | ||
| University of Utah | A Continued Study of the Effects of Varying Acceleration on Ventricular Function with Modifications to the Experimental Apparatus Abstract - Website |
Physiology | Christensen, Fowler, Jensen, Murdock, Pungor, Zeigler | Jasmin Jensen | Dr. George M. Pantalos | Patrick Wiggins | Deseret News | |
| University of Virginia | The Enhancement of Particle Combustion in Mircrogravity Abstract - Website |
Heat Transfer | Burnette, Dees, DeLisle, Fish, Nicoletti, Sullivan | Jennifer Dees | Dr. Harsha Chelliah, Dr. Kathryn Thornton | Timothy Kolly | Kolly, Inc. | |
| University of Washington | Sonochemically-Induced Nanoparticle Formation in Microgravity Abstract - Website |
Sonochemistry | Cook, Halaas, Parazzoli, Reed | Justin Reed | Dr. Tom Matula | Dr. David Smith NASA MSFC | none | |
| University of Washington Seattle University | Ultrasonic Detection of Organ Displacement in Microgravity Abstract - Website |
Physics | Derrick, Little, Ollos, Tomsic, White | Laurence Tomsic | Dr. Michael Bailey | Dr. Douglas Hamilton NASA JSC | none | |
| University of Wisconsin, Madison | Supercritical Droplet Vaporization Abstract - Website |
Heat Transfer | Daul, Diebel, Hoffmann, Johnson, Plzak, Slowinski | James Diebel | Dr. Gilbert A. Emmert, Dr. Patrick Farrell, Dr. Jaal B. Gahandhi | Michael Ogden, Chris Statz | ||
| University of Wyoming | Zero-Gravity Construction (ZGC) Abstract - Website |
Construction | Frangopoulos, Green, Haug, Pruis, Radzay, Rentner, Ross, Spee, Zinkgraf | Leslie Haug | David Walrath, Dr. Charles Dolan | |||
| Wesleyan University | First Zero Gravity Test of a Simulated Space Station Portable Fire Extinguisher Abstract - Website |
Fire Fighting Technology | Berko, Garrick-Bethell, Kravitz, Raducha-Grace, Wu | Ian Garrick-Bethell | Dr. Fred Ellis | |||
| Windward Community College | Scientific Visualization: The Sci-Vi of Reduced Gravity for Planetarium Education Abstract - Website |
Physics Education | Baptiste, Hanchett, Osterman, Schmidt | Theresa Schmidt | Dr. Joseph Ciotti | pending |
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