The Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka
The Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka was developed and implemented by graduate students at the doctorate and Ph.D. level at the University of Kansas, Wichita State University, Kansas State University and the University of Kansas Medical Center. Since its inception, it has grown to encompass graduate research at all Kansas universities.
The summit provides an opportunity for selected graduate students to expose state government, education officials, and the public to the quality of graduate research performed in the state of Kansas. Students selected for this event are involved in research, including physical and natural sciences, engineering, sociology, history and education — all providing a direct impact to the State of Kansas. As the Kansas Legislature extends support for basic research funding to these schools, the summit gives student researchers an opportunity to present the results of their investment.
The SOAR collection includes abstracts of the projects submitted to CGRS by Wichita State University graduate students.
Collections in this community
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2006 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
3rd Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, March 8, 2006 -
2007 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
4th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, March 12, 2007 -
2009 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
6th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, March 12, 2009 -
2010 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
7th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, March 25, 2010 -
2011 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
8th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 17, 2011 -
2012 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
9th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 16, 2012 -
2013 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
10th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit, February 14, 2013 -
2014 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
11th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 13, 2014 -
2015 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
12th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 15, 2015 -
2016 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
13th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 2, 2016 -
2017 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
14th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, March 7, 2017 -
2018 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
15th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 20, 2018 -
2019 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
16th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 26, 2019 -
2020 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
17th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 26, 2020 -
2021 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
18th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, February 18, 2021 -
2022 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
19th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, March 29, 2022
Recent Submissions
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Design and synthesis of bismuth sulfide and exploring its application as a photo electrodematerial in third generation solar cells
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)Solar energy has become one of the major sources of renewable energy and is a viable economic option in areas which receive a large amount of sunlight around the year, such as the state of Kansas. However, it currently ... -
Computer vision techniques for fire detection and localization
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)From droughts, earthquakes, tornadoes, winter storms and wildfires, communities in Kansas have weathered significant damage over the past. During 2016, 2017 and 2021, record breaking wildfires burned thousands of acres ... -
Neural network assisted trajectory planning for space missions
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)A critical aspect of space mission analysis is spacecraft trajectory optimization, which is a challenging problem involving nonlinear dynamics, multiple phases, nonconvex objectives, and complex constraints. State-of-the-art ... -
Small scale energy devices using vortex induced vibration
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)Small-scale off-grid energy devices are an increasingly important part of the energy mix today, as seen in small solar panels and micro wind turbines that power road signs or heat livestock water troughs. Solar panels are ... -
Dependence of proline isomerization on the kinetics of folding of anthrax lethal factor
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)The death that can come within a few days after exposure to the anthrax toxin from Bacillus anthracis is due to the presence and effects of anthrax lethal factor (LF). LF is a zinc metalloproteinase whose function depends ... -
The relationship between preference and performance using three passive exoskeletons during simulated aircraft manufacturing tasks
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the top workplace risk factors that impact the health of workers. In Kansas, there were 45,253 reported injuries/illnesses during the 2020 fiscal year. The main contributors ... -
A survey of Kansas speech-language pathologists' knowledge and confidence regarding literacy intervention
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)The connection between spoken and written language has been well established in the research literature. Spoken language is a crucial component in supporting the development of reading and writing. For the past 19 years, ... -
Understanding the physics of droplet electrocoalescence in a microtrap
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)This work details a parametric study for merging microscale water droplets, using an electric field, in a microfluidic device. This device, titled TAP (Trapping and Assisted Pairing) is a cell handling platform for conducting ... -
Computerized sentence building as a treatment for aphasia
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and those who survive are often left with significant long-term disabilities. According to Kansas Health Matters, between ... -
An energy consumption model under time-of-use rates for scheduling of manufacturing shops
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)One of the most important contributors supporting economic prosperity in Kansas is attributed to manufacturing. It accounted for 16.30% of the output and 11.69% of the workforce (2020 Kansas Manufacturing Facts). In addition, ... -
Wheat protein-based bio-scaffold for neural regeneration
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Spinal and peripheral nerve injuries are common in both civil and military environments and are primarily the result of transection injuries or burns. In the majority of nerve injuries, the nerve ends cannot be directly ... -
What factors have an effect on the life expectancy of Kansas citizens?
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Life expectancy is a common measure of public health and has been positively correlated with economic growth. This research focuses on how access to basic needs and socio-economic factors, often the focus of state-level ... -
Optimizing the thermal performance of phase-change thermal management systems for utility-scale applications in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Unlike the conventional cooling systems, phase-change cooling systems using wicks offer reliable high and effective heat flux cooling capability. However, the thermal performance of these novel thermal management systems ... -
Intrusion detection for 3D-Printers: An electrical power analysis approach
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)Manufacturing is one of the largest economic development drivers in the state of Kansas, accounting for more than $25 billion of annual economic output. In recent years, Kansas manufacturers have adopted Industry 4.0 ... -
Sustainable freshwater harvesting from atmosphere through electrospun superhydrophobic polyacrylonitrile nanocomposite fibers
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)The scarcity of pure drinking water has been one of the major humanitarian challenges in the globe. The world population growth, urbanization, depleting water resources and global climate change have intensified this crisis ... -
Urinary follicle stimulating glycoform analysis by automated Western blot
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a critical hormone for fertility in women. In females, FSH enables ovarian follicle development, thereby producing mature oocytes at ovulation. Studies from our laboratory have shown ... -
Internet of things based cyber-physical system framework for real-time operations
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)Automation on the production floor can improve production efficiency and human safety when performing hazardous tasks, particularly in Kansas where aircraft manufacturing requires handling large aerospace structures. To ... -
The contributions of soy protein quaternary structures on viscoelastic properties of polyethylene oxide/soy protein composites
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)More than four-and-a-half million acres of Kansas land were covered in soybeans in 2018, with Kansas farmers harvesting an average of 44 bushels per acre worth a combined total of $1.6 billion. Soybeans are mostly used for ... -
Developing procurement strategy by applying classification algorithms for effective supplier assessment
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)The manufacturing sector ranks one of the top spots in the 2018 Kansas economy and this projection is predicted to continue with 0.5% growth in 2019. Within the manufacturing sector, aerospace is ranked fourth in Kansas ... -
Hydraulic fracturing noise and health concerns for Kansans
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)In 2016, Kansas had over 93,000 operational oil and gas wells. According to the Kansas Geological Survey, approximately 244,000 oil and gas wells were drilled in Kansas over a period of 64 years. As recently as 2015, ...