Browsing Undergraduate Student Research by Title
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Impact of domestic violence on the length of homelessness
(Wichita State University, 2009-05-01)There are many factors that contribute to one's homelessness. Studies have been completed examining many of these aspects; however, this study will specifically examine the relationship between domestic violence and the ... -
Impedance tube testing to measure acoustical properties of noise absorbing materials
(Wichita State University, 2023)Noise is a major concern across engineering disciplines. In aerospace engineering, sound absorbing materials are used to reduce noise in airplane cabins. The sound absorption coefficient is a measure of a material's ability ... -
Implementation of artificial neural networks to classify human forearm muscle signals for individual finger movement of a robotic hand
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-19)Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) have been utilized in the engineering field to identify patterns from a given dataset. Powered prosthetics have specifically implemented them to detect muscle patterns; however, this has ... -
Improvement of mobile unit loading at American Red Cross
(Wichita State University, 2008-04-25)Wichita Red Cross currently has a supply warehouse that stocks and dispatches all of the donation vehicles that are used for collections in the Kansas and northern Oklahoma region. In order to meet the increased blood ... -
Improving human-robot interactions and platform for advanced smart manufacturing in aviation
(Wichita State University, 2023)Human robot collaboration platform is meant to integrate interactions between humans and robots. In most cases in the advanced manufacturing industry, humans will give the robot instructions and the robot will then carry ... -
Improving oral health for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Problem Statement: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience heightened sensory input resulting in difficulties when performing daily oral hygiene care. Most children and adults with ASD are less likely ... -
Improving the efficiency of solar cells
(Wichita State University, 2021)Solar energy is important to the search for viable renewable energy sources. Improving the efficiency, affordability, and stability of solar cells is critical to implementing them practically on a large scale. Currently, ... -
Incorporating technology in the classroom: A help or hindrance
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-07)Throughout my time studying education, I have heard a variety of opinions regarding applying the use of technology in the classroom. I have also encountered many of the pros and cons first-hand during my student teaching ... -
Individual differences characteristics associated with group versus individual exercise preference: roadmap to facilitating exercise adherence
(Wichita State University, 2023)Exercise is a vital component of human well-being, as regular physical activity is known to increase overall health, decrease psychological distress and depression, and decrease mortality risk from all causes. Despite its ... -
The ineffectiveness of habitual DUI offender laws in the state of Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2009-05-01)This study will examine the current driving under the influence (DUI) policies in the state of Kansas. State government agencies have provided legislative oversight which challenges the effectiveness of these policies. ... -
Inkjet-printed ultrathin stretchable electronics for real-time ambulatory ECG monitoring
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)In medical applications, there is a great interest in using wearable health monitoring systems to obtain physiological information because they are non-invasive and easy to use. Furthermore, the advancement of technology ... -
Innovations in 3D printing: Fibrous structures and mobile app development
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-09)Grass, feathers, and hair: these items are found frequently in nature, but it remains difficult to replicate them within the growing realm of 3D printing. Additive manufacturing - especially Fused Deposition Modeling - has ... -
Innovator: the newsletter of Wichita State's Honors College, v.1
(Wichita State University. Honors College, 2003-09)The first volume of the newsletter includes four issues published in fall 2013 and spring 2014. Each issue includes the column of the Honors College Dean and the "Looking Ahead" column announcing upcoming events. The ... -
Innovator: the newsletter of Wichita State's Honors College, v.2
(Wichita State University. Honors College, 2014-09)The second volume of the newsletter will include four issues published in fall 2014 and spring 2015. Each issue includes the column of the Honors College Dean and the "Looking Ahead" column announcing upcoming events. The ... -
Insect response to precipitation and grassland restoration in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Flowering plants and grasses play an important role in providing resources for insects, which in turn feed birds and other animals that prey on insects. The precipitous reduction in US grassland habitats (70% since ... -
Integrated projects: Analysis of power transmissions scaled to turbomachinery
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-07)Power-transmitting turbomachines are transmitting power from input shaft to an output shaft. Yet scaled products with similar feature has been shown to drive greater student engagement. Therefore, we evaluated the effect ... -
Interaction robot action planning on omni-surface through visualization and touching
(Wichita State University, 2022)With growing industries adopting new systems and interactive machinery to execute their projects, there is another growing industry to supply these demands using artificial intelligence and structures that implement augmented ... -
Intercultural competency in TESOL: A study of immigrant English learners
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)This thesis investigates the educational expectations of immigrant students at Wichita State University. The data primarily compares students from Africa and from other countries and continents’ educational expectations ... -
Investigating infrared nonlinear optical chalcohalides with distorted Ge3S9 clusters
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Nonlinear optical (NLO) materials in the infrared range are an essential part of the harmonic conversion process to expand the wavelength range of solid state lasers. Current IR NLO materials possess certain drawbacks ... -
Investigating students’ readiness for interprofessional education
(Wichita State University, 2013-04-09)Interprofessional Education (IPE) occurs when students from two or more professions work together to learn with, from, and about each other’s work. The World Health Organization, the Institute of Medicine and academic ...