Post-harvest decay is responsible for significant losses in fruit markets. In this project, several resins were made from beeswax in attempt to mitigate post-harvest decay. The resins created provide a cheap, efficient, and biodegradable option for farmers to reduce their post-harvest loss. View the full poster here
Asteroid impacts pose a serious threat to Earth, but there are limited defense mechanisms in place. Our team developed a program to showcase laser propulsion as a viable solution to asteroid mitigation. Through the implementation of derived equations, we were able to create a simulation that displays how a laser satellite could be used to
Our challenge was to develop a predictive model to assess an individual’s potential risk of heart disease based on biometric data. Full poster: HeartDiseaseMachineLearning
Our group focused on the disabilities services at Chapman University and how they support and help their students with disabilities. We conducted interviews and surveys to learn more about how students with disabilities are represented at Chapman. We also learned about what ways and learning environments are best for students with disabilities. View the full
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace such that many, especially older adults, cannot keep up. Though these changes create a positive impact on several areas and industries, the lack of learning can generate a gap in technological literacy and knowledge. This can be most commonly found in devices like phones. This project attempts to
Test a cheaper alternative to dental implants that can be made using easily accessible materials like plastics. These abutments can be made with 3D-printed material to reduce cost and increase accessibility to low-income patients. View the full poster here
Our goal was to test the likelihood of high temporal variation in air quality in Chapman University campus. Our data showed that high peaks are transient but can potentially impact health of some people. The results serve as a proof of concept for the need of a high spatial and temporal resolution monitoring network at
Superbugs, or microorganisms that have become resistant to antibiotic treatments, have developed in recent years due to the misuse of antibiotics (Tosh, 2022). The misuse of antibiotics most commonly refers to instances in which patients either use them inappropriately for minor infections or fail to complete their antibiotic regimens (Tosh, 2022). To combat this global
We created a filtration system to combat the challenge of plastic pollution in the ocean. The increase of plastic pollution has taken a toll on the environment, specifically the ocean and its wildlife. The United States alone has produced over 40 million metric tons of plastic per year. With minimal policies in place to reduce
Water wastage poses a significant challenge to our environment and stands as a leading contributor to climate change. A considerable amount of water is wasted daily in industries such as agriculture and landscaping, primarily due to insufficient information and suboptimal water management practices. To address this issue, we aimed to developed a comprehensive solution aimed