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 -
2023 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts
20th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, March 22, 2023
Recent Submissions
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Analysing the impact of distributed energy resources on bulk power systems
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)The transition from conventional generation to renewables is continuously speeding up in the state of Kansas given its higher potential for solar due to the larger reception of sunlight around the year. A considerable ... -
Developing a power system resilience planning framework to ensure energy security for critical resources during power outages
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)Uninterrupted electricity supply is an essential resource for the US economy. Critical infrastructures such as hospitals and fire stations heavily rely on electricity. However, current trends in weather related events such ... -
Machine learning to improve the performance of computer-aided diagnostic systems used for detecting skin diseases
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)Early detection is critical in enhancing the patient's survival rate due to deadly skin diseases such as melanoma. Most skin diseases are ascertained by extracting sample cells for evaluation. Dermatologists often experience ... -
Decision-making at intersections
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)Over 90 percent of automobile crashes are primarily due to driver behavior. According to 2015 traffic crash data in the state of Kansas, the number one contributing circumstance of crashes was that the driver failed to ... -
Valuing distributed energy resource location based on the impact on transmission network
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)The accelerated growth of distributed energy resources (DER), including solar PV, results in unanticipated electric grid operating conditions, as they are traditionally not considered in planning studies by the transmission ... -
Educational cybersecurity intervention measures for vulnerable refugee populations in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)Kansas, a state that receives large numbers of refugees through the International Rescue Committee, suffers from a dearth in research about online protective measures for at-risk communities. In order to address the digital ... -
Intra-shift crew swapping feasibility and limitations
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)The provision of effective medical care is critical, and monitoring the workload of paramedics is an essential aspect of achieving it. However, the unpredictable nature of emergency situations makes it challenging to ... -
Unrepresented: Creating equitable classrooms in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)In July 2022, KMUW, a National Public Radio member station in Wichita, Kansas published an article about the teacher shortage in Kansas. The article states that 4% of teaching jobs, or roughly 1,400, in Kansas are unfilled ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...