Using Landsat and Sentinel to Investigate Drivers of Algal Growth in Utah Lake

Kaylee B. Tanner, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

9:15 AM

Venturi Adapters – Feedback Control and Dynamic Modeling Simulation

Trey Blackwell, University of Utah
Joseph Orr, University of Utah

Weber State University

9:15 AM

Modeling the Effects of Space Travel on the Cardiovascular System Using a Bio-Mimetic In Vitro Hagfish Protein Model of the Myocardium

Emilee Rickabaugh, Utah State University
Elizabeth Vargis, Utah State University

Weber State University

9:25 AM

Steering Colloids Using Chemical Gradients and Model Predictive Control

Mark N. McDonald, Brigham Young University
Cameron K. Peterson, Brigham Young University
Douglas R. Tree, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

9:25 AM

Notes of Black Holes

A. B. Chanson, Utah State University

Weber State University

9:35 AM

Preliminary Exploration of Approaches to Increase the Stability of Flat-Foldable Origami-Adapted Designs in the Open, Flat State

Collin Ynchausti, Brigham Young University
Spencer Shirley, Brigham Young University
Larry L. Howell, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

9:35 AM

Magnetically-Stabilized LET Joints for Origami-Based Space Arrays

Hunter Pruett, Brigham Young University
Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

9:45 AM

Ultra-Low Power ADCs for Space Sensors and Instruments

Shea Smith, Brigham Young University
Wood Chiang, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

9:45 AM

Acoustical Measurements of the Space Launch System Artemis-I Launch

Carson Gardner, Brigham Young University
Zachary Hendry, Brigham Young University
Bradley McLaughlin, Brigham Young University
Kent L. Gee, Brigham Young University
Grant Hart, Brigham Young University
Mark Anderson, Brigham Young University
Logan Matthews, Brigham Young University
Carson Cunningham, Brigham Young University
Levi Moats, Brigham Young University
Taggart Durrant, Brigham Young University
Matthew Yancey, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

An Automated Stepper Motor-Driven System for Angular Sampling of High Scattering Angles

Tyler Daynes, Utah Valley University
Jair Gonzalez, Utah Valley University
Jeremy Tait, Utah Valley University
Josh Jumper, Utah Valley University
Vern Hart, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Are They Really Muons: Determining the Viability of CosmicWatch Muon Detectors in ‘Coincidence Mode’

Matt Wilkinson, Weber State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Atmospheric Modeling of Brown Dwarfs

Brayden Roberts, Utah Valley University
Joshua Lothringer, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Blotting Out the Sky: The Affects of Various Shielding Configurations on the Rate of Muon Interactions

Masen Pitts, Weber State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

BYU Rocketry 2023 IREC & Spaceport America Cup

Derrick Walker, Brigham Young University
Riley Brown, Brigham Young University
Will Hart, Brigham Young University
Anya Jeppson, Brigham Young University
Aidan Rice, Brigham Young University
Nathan Butler, Brigham Young University
Bradley Hornfischer, Brigham Young University
Blake Jensen, Brigham Young University
Alexander Potter, Brigham Young University
Joshua Taylor, Brigham Young University
Dallan Trentman, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Characterization, Comparison and Confirmation: Atmospheric Composition of WASP-39b with JWST

Brian Seamons, Utah Valley University
Joshua Lothringer, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Collisional Losses in a VASIMR (Variable Specific-Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket)

Benjamin Miera, Utah Valley University
Philip Matheson, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Construction and Characterization of a Nd:YVO4 Laser for Pumping a BaGa4Se7 Nonlinear Optical System

Brantson Wayman, Utah Valley University
Alexander Gibb, Utah Valley University
York Young, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Cosmic Ray Muons & True Random Numbers

Ryan Gardner, Weber State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Cosmic Watch Muon Detector Case Builds and Radiation Event Counts

Mary Ghita, Weber State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Creating a System for Automated Imaging of Atmospheric Gravity Waves

James Morley, Utah Valley University
Kim Nielsen, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Euhalothece: The Story of a Primary Producer and the Great Salt Lake Benthic Food Chain

Caitlin Christensen, Westminster College
Bonnie K. Baxter, Westminster College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Hollow Hair and How its Structure Helps Big Game Animals Thermoregulate

Taylor Millett, Utah Tech University
Wendy Schatzberg, Utah Tech University
Samuel Tobler, Utah Tech University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

How is a Clean Environment Making Astronauts Sick?

Mia Sheneman, Salt Lake Community College
Lane Law, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

LASSO (L1) Regularization for the Development of Sparse Remote Sensing Models of Water Quality

Anna C. Cardall, Brigham Young University
Riley C. Hales, Brigham Young University
Kaylee B. Tanner, Brigham Young University
Gustavious P. Williams, Brigham Young University
Kel N. Markert, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Measuring Solar Activity with CosmicWatch Muon Detectors

Jade Marchant, Weber State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Measuring the Period of Variable Stars in NGC 188

Molly Christensen, Utah Valley University
Connor Smith, Utah Valley University
Christian Draper, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Modelling Filter Response of Galactic Emission Line Spectra

Jessica Johnson, Utah Valley University
Christian Draper, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Muon Shielding: Effects of Moon Shielding by Lead, Polyethylene, and Water

Teagan Della Cerra, Weber State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Muons, Moody Weather, & Many Lines of Code

Nathan Tanner, Weber State University
Jade Marchant, Weber State University
Matt Wilkinson, Weber State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

NASA BIG Idea Project: Production of Steel from Lunar Regolith through Carbonyl Iron Refining (CIR)

Collin T. Andersen, University of Utah
John F. Otero, University of Utah
Jordan R. Contreras, University of Utah
Jarom Chamberlin, University of Utah
Hong Y. Sohn, University of Utah

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Open-Source Antenna Pattern Measurement System - Phase II

Matthew Finger, Weber State University
Christian Hearn, Weber State University
Ren Fisher, Weber State University
Justin Knighton, Weber State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Optimization of Nozzle Profiles to Achieve Higher Thrust Performance and Lowering Manufacturing Costs

Chandler Taylor, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Photodegradation of Self-Immolating Polymers as a Potential Solution to Optical Scattering

Alex Gallion, Brigham Young University
Sydney McFarland, Brigham Young University
David Allred, Brigham Young University
Walter Paxton, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Preservation of Biosignatures in Gypsum as a Model for Mars Sample Return

Paulina Martinez-Koury, Westminster College
Bonnie Baxter, Westminster College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Reducing Carbon Dioxide Levels on Mars Using Cyanobacteria

Lonnie Ernst, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Rover Propulsion in Frozen Environments

Kyler Ingles, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Spaceport America Cup 2023: Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition

Zachary Foster, Utah State University
Xavier Kipping, Utah State University
Tyler Gardner, Utah State University
Jorge Hernandez Ramiro, Utah State University
Xander Summers, Utah State University
Jonathon Thomsen, Utah State University
Sam Murdock, Utah State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Supplementation of Martian Regolith Media for Sustained Cyanobacterial Growth

Alix Elliston, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Synthesis of Optically Active Chiral Compounds Using CO2

Antonio Ruiz, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

The Archimedes Drum: Innovative Mining for NASA Lunabotics

Chandler Millar, University of Utah
Andrew Tolton, University of Utah
Daniel Robinson, University of Utah
Najman Husaini, University of Utah
Creed McCord, University of Utah
Hunter Strathman, University of Utah
Landen Hughes, University of Utah
Bradley Lund, University of Utah
Nathan Bruns, University of Utah
Rylan Metcalf, University of Utah
Jeremy Clark, University of Utah
Minh Le, University of Utah
Daniel Pruschki, University of Utah
Luke Phillips, University of Utah
Joseph Gilsoul, University of Utah
Simon Padgen, University of Utah
Tomas Hammond, University of Utah

Weber State University

10:00 AM

The Benefits of Bifidobacterium Longum and its Viability in Different Environments

Lane Law, Salt Lake Community College
Aikhin Cheng, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

The Bio-Light; Increasing Auto-Bioluminescence

Paul Rodriguez, Salt Lake Community College
Lane Law, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

The First SNAP Surface Brightness Fluctuation Distances

Mikaela Cowles, Utah Valley University
Joseph B. Jensen, Utah Valley University
Brent Tully, University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy
John P. Blakeslee, NOIRLab
Ehsan Kourkchi, Utah Valley University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

The GASRATS CubeSat: Testing an Optically Transparent, Solar Panel-Integrated Patch Antenna

Carter Page, Utah State University
Shawn Jones, Utah State University
Ben Willard, Utah State University
Bella Nielsen, Utah State University
Tyler Day, Utah State University
Taylor Rowser, Utah State University
Cooper Gowan, Utah State University
C. J. Wayland, Utah State University
Warren Prescott, Utah State University
Jeremy Evans, Utah State University
Lorenzo High, Utah State University
Hunter Nelson, Utah State University
Kade Angell, Utah State University

Weber State University

10:00 AM

The Influence of Mycorrhizal Associations on Monoterpene and Isoprene Emissions in Plants

Luis Valdez, Salt Lake Community College
Lane Law, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Thermally Powered Solar Panels

David S. Lewis, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Using Projected Sound to Create Specified Objects

Isaac Bentley, Salt Lake Community College
Noel Philips, Salt Lake Community College
Austin Everingham, Salt Lake Community College

Weber State University

10:00 AM

Facilitation of Deployable Antennas Using a Panel Structure Optimization Framework

Nathan Coleman, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

11:00 AM

Optimizing Nitrogen Use for Continuous Recycling in Closed Life Support Systems

Noah J. Langenfeld, Utah State University
Bruce Bugbee, Utah State University

Weber State University

11:00 AM

Development, Modeling and Performance Analysis of an Electric VTOL Aircraft With Tiltable Rotors

Clayton Spencer, Utah State University
Samantha Burton, Utah State University
Tianyi He, Utah State University

Weber State University

11:10 AM

Experimental Characterization of Internal Wave Generation by Multiple Peak Topographies

Natasha Wilson, Brigham Young University
Julie Crockett, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

11:10 AM

Continuous-Time Trajectory Estimation for Differentially Flat Systems

Jacob C. Johnson, Brigham Young University
Joshua G. Mangelson, Brigham Young University
Randal W. Beard, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

11:20 AM

One-Dimensional Radial Turbomachinery Modeling

Chase Oliphant, Brigham Young University

Weber State University

11:20 AM