The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Southeastern Regional Conference was hosted by Mercer University, March 30-April 1.Over 190 people attended the conference, representing over 50 universities.
The following School of Engineering students won awards during a banquet held on March 31 at the Brickyard Golf Club:
Award: First Place
Category: First-/Second-Year Design Team Division
Students: James McNichols and Spencer Penley
Advisor: Dr. Phillip McCreanor
Poster title: “Development of a low-cost high altitude research platform” Award: Second Place
Category: Junior/Senior Design Team Division
Students: Trung Thanh Le and Benjamin McDeed
Advisor: Dr. Ha Van Vo
Poster title: “Biomechanical Evaluation of Non-locking Bone Plate Fixation with Hybrid Screw Constructs in Humerus Mid-Shaft Fractures: A Study on Cadaveric Bone” Award: Third Place
Category: Junior/Senior Design Team Division
Students: Caroline Cooper and Matheus Ramin
Advisor: Dr. Philip McCreanor
Poster title: “Treatment of Gray Water with Sand Filters” Award: Third Place
Category: Individual Undergraduate Research
Student: Bich Nguyen
Advisor: Dr. Ha Van Vo
Poster title: “The biomechanical effect of different screw angle configurations with locking compression plates on stability of femoral shaft fracture fixation”