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2025
Monday, May 5th
9:00 AM

Bi-Level Route Optimization and Path Planning With Hazard Exploration

Grant Stagg, Brigham Young University
Cameron K. Peterson, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Modeling and Optimization of METS: An Enveloping Tensegrity Structure for Adaptive Stiffness Control in Space Applications

Ammon E. Gallart, Brigham Young University
Jeffrey R. Hill, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:00 AM

9:10 AM

A Novel Modular Spherical Joint for Truss Robots

Ivyann O. Running, Brigham Young University
Simon Charles, Brigham Young University
Eli Francom, Brigham Young University
Bryce Parkinson, Brigham Young University
Adam Rose, Brigham Young University
Hunter Pruett, Brigham Young University
Larry Howell, Brigham Young University
Nathan Usevitch, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:10 AM

9:10 AM

Analysis Ready Aerospace Wing Assembly Reconstruction Using Parameterization

Brian Shawcroft, Brigham Young University
Kendrick Shepherd, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:10 AM

9:10 AM

Development and Implementation of Compact LET Joints for Origami-Based Deployable Arrays

Katie Varela, Brigham Young University
Luke Gardner, Brigham Young University
Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:10 AM

9:20 AM

A Simple Sonication Method for Generating Monodispersed Nanoparticles of Hydrophobic Antioxidants

Kyle Jackson, Utah State University
David Britt, Utah State University
Yu Huang, Utah State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:20 AM

9:20 AM

Bench Evaluation of a Digitally Controlled Venturi Adapter PAP System With Integrated Respiratory Monitoring

Trey Blackwell, University of Utah
Joseph Orr, University of Utah
Derek Sakata, University of Utah
Kai Kuck, University of Utah

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:20 AM

9:20 AM

Biosignature Analysis in Saline Environments Using the Microfluidic Organic Analyzers for Biosignatures (MOAB)

Andrew Pack, University of Utah
Parker Jenkins, University of Utah
Jungkyu (Jay) Kim, University of Utah

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:20 AM

9:30 AM

Bistatic Continuous Wave Radar Using SDRs

Matthew Finger, Weber State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Nitrogen Form Determines Lettuce Yield in Continually Replanted Systems

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

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Using NASA AWE Observations to Investigate the Global Distribution of Concentric Gravity Waves

Anastasia King-Brown, Utah State University
Ludger Scherliess, Utah State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:30 AM

9:40 AM

300-900 MHz Midband Array Design for the Lunar Farside Technosignatures and Transients Telescope

Daniel A. Kemp, Brigham Young University
Jamie A. Frei, Brigham Young University
Caleb S. Edmunds, Brigham Young University
Karl F. Warnick, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:40 AM

9:40 AM

A Comparison of Surrogate Modeling Techniques for Predicting Radial Turbomachinery Flow Fields

Chase Oliphant, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:40 AM

9:40 AM

Multiple Wavepacket Decomposition of F404 Engine Military Jet Noise

Tyce W. Olaveson, Brigham Young University
Kent L. Glee, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:40 AM

9:55 AM

Advancing Faecalibacterium Prausnitzii Growth to Mitigate Psychological Stressors in Space

Alina Loseva, Salt Lake Community College
Lane Law, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Astrometric Measurements of WDS 12115+5325 STF 1608 AB

Keira Lentz, Snow College
Spencer Bailey, Snow College
Joshua Thalman, Snow College
Dawa Decha Lama, Snow College
Jonathan Pugmire, Snow College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Astrometric Measurements of WDS 12281-4448 STF 1645 AB

Millie Christensen, Snow College
Elizabeth Willden, Snow College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

BYU Rocketry: 2024 IREC & Spaceport America Cup

Casey Gooch, Brigham Young University
Spencer Stowell, Brigham Young University
Taylor Anderton, Brigham Young University
Aidan Rice, Brigham Young University
Zach Lyman, Brigham Young University
Haylee Sevy, Brigham Young University
Nathan Butler, Brigham Young University
Brad Hornfischer, Brigham Young University
Tyson Butterfield, Brigham Young University
Joshua Taylor, Brigham Young University
Gabe Slade, Brigham Young University
Barry Creighton, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

BYU Rocketry: 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition

Barry Creighton, Brigham Young University
Tyson Butterfield, Brigham Young University
Haylee Sevy, Brigham Young University
Brian Bodily, Brigham Young University
Max Coverston, Brigham Young University
Bryant Neuvert, Brigham Young University
Sam Bridge, Brigham Young University
Matt Taylor, Brigham Young University
Caleb Fears, Brigham Young University
Andrew McDonald, Brigham Young University
TJ Neyman, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Computational Analysis of Molten Salt Eutectics

Sarah Heywood, Snow College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Cracking the Code for PCB Cleanup: PCR Optimization Meets Synthetic Biology

Leptzy Romero, Salt Lake Community College
Lane Law, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

CubeSat Attitude Determination and Control System

Michael Evans, Brigham Young University
Seth Nelson, Brigham Young University
Sarahi Ortega, Brigham Young University
Harrison Thomas, Brigham Young University
Eero Ward, Brigham Young University
Weston Willardson, Brigham Young University
Michael Williams, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

CubeSat: Communications P.A.R.R. Earth Station

Adam DiMaio, Utah Tech University
Patrick Robanske, Utah Tech University
Braden Williams, Utah Tech University
Ryley Horrocks, Utah Tech University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

CubeSat: Structure

Berk Mair, Utah Tech University
Korbin Burton, Utah Tech University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Data Reduction and Photometry for Surface Brightness Fluctuation Measurements

Sydney Holt, Utah Valley University
Mikaela Cowles, Utah Valley University
Joseph Jensen, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Educational and Engaging Scientific Outreach: A Dinosaur Case Study

Auriana Dunn, The Leonardo
Holly Gerber, The Leonardo
Brandon Bennett, The Leonardo
Sharol Gauthier, The Leonardo
Greta Geary, The Leonardo

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Enhanced 3D Image Reconstruction Using Scattered Light Tomography

Tyler O'Loughlin, Utah Valley University
Vern Hart, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Experimental Workflow: Assessing Lead (Pb) Cytotoxicity in Vaginal Epithelial Cells

Alex Grimm, Salt Lake Community College
Sagan Wilkinson, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Extremophile Community Dynamics at Great Salt Lake as a Model for Astrobiology

Lauren Rothman, Westminster University
Bonnie Baxter, Westminster University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Favorite SEEK K-6 Experiments

Morgan Madsen, Westminster University
Robyn M. Hyde, Westminster University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

From Forest Floor to Future Food: Cultivating and Engineering Lion's Mane Mushrooms

Chris Morris, Salt Lake Community College
Lane Law, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Further Investigation of Using RR Lyrae Periods as a Tracer of Multiple Populations in Globular Clusters

Brent Lane Racker Jr., Salt Lake Community College
Jonathan Barnes, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

GASRATS CubeSat Transparent Antenna Payload

Ethan Wayland, Utah State University
Tyler Day, Utah State University
Jaret Riggs, Utah State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Genetic Analysis of Great Salt Lake Microbialites

Alivia Preston, Westminster University
Bonnie Baxter, Westminster University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

High-Velocity Pulsar Kicks via Anisotropic Neutrino Emission

Tate R. Thomas, Utah Valley University
Alexander M. Panin, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Increased Angle Space for a Fourier Scatter Microscope via Simultaneous Axial and Off-Axis Imaging

Haley Blackburn, Utah Valley University
Marren Williams, Utah Valley University
Vincent M. Rossi, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Increasing Rocket Reusability via Guided Recovery Systems

Chandler Taylor, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

International Rocket Engineering Competition

Ryan Lewis, Utah State University
Nick Woolsey, Utah State University
Wyatt Daugs, Utah State University
Brandon Williams, Utah State University
Hagen Walker, Utah State University
Ava Wilkey, Utah State University
Alex Nielson, Utah State University
Jared Jones, Utah State University
Ryan Johnson, Utah State University
Ethan Baer, Utah State University
Mike Wendell, Utah State University
Weston Fausett, Utah State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Investigation of Changes in Emission Lines From Galaxies Through Time

Chloe Guerrero, Utah Valley University
Christian Draper, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Low-Cost AI-Powered Biometric Monitoring for Astronaut Health: A Feasibility Study Using Open-Source Models

Tawananyasha Dzenga, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Lunar Landscaping: Designing a Berm-Building Robot for NASA Lunabotics

Vincent Banh, University of Utah
Anthony Bolda, University of Utah
Nathaniel Bruns, University of Utah
Brycen Cheney, University of Utah
Samuel Friel, University of Utah
Najman Husaini, University of Utah
Wyatt Jones, University of Utah
Reagan Maughan, University of Utah
Jacob Wilson, University of Utah
Joseph Youngblood, University of Utah

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Machine Vision in C. elegans Locomotion Analysis

Maxwell Lynch, Westminster University
Jocelyn Cuthbert, Westminster University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Mapping Accretion Around the Black Hole X-Ray Binary MAXI J1803-298 With Reflection

Brianna Searle, Utah Valley University
Benjamin Coughenour, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Mapping X-Ray Binaries Across the Milky Way With eROSITA and Gaia

Carly Lader, Utah Valley University
Benjamin Coughenour, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Optimizing Continuous Wave Nd:YVO4 Laser Performance for Longwave Infrared Generation

Benjamin J. Holt, Utah Valley University
Micah C. Laing, Utah Valley University
York E. Young, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Optimizing Satellite Handoffs in LEO Constellations, A Predictive Model

Savanna Sanborn, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Period Analysis of 3 Binary Star Systems in NGC 188

Jasleen Kaur, Utah Valley University
Christian Draper, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Poly(2-Methyl 1-Pentene Sulfone) (PMPS) as a Potential Oxidation Retardant for Aluminum Mirrors for Space Telescopes

Kira Sand, Brigham Young University
Matthew Clarkson, Brigham Young University
Morgan Peterson, Brigham Young University
David Allred, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Potential of Genetic Modification in Brine Shrimp for Biotechnological Applications

Hannah Jones, Salt Lake Community College
Lane Law, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Predicting Residual Stress of High Entropy Allow Si-Hf-Cr-Ta-Zr for Directed Energy Deposition 3D Printing

J. Barton, Utah State University
Davin Stevens, Utah State University
Yanqing Su, Utah State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Raman Imaging of Carbon Materials

Seth Stringham, Utah Valley University
Dustin Shipp, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Real-Time Control System for Hybrid Rocket Performance Analysis

Leonardo Yucra, Weber State University
Taylor Trujillo, Weber State University
Morgan Britton, Weber State University
Ben Albert, Weber State University
Steven DiPani, Weber State University
David Lunde, Weber State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Searching for Something in Nothing: Density Analysis of Cosmic Void FN2

Jace Dixon, Utah Valley University
James Howick, Utah Valley University
Taylor Tenbrink, Utah Valley University
Christian Draper, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Solvent Variability With Gold and Silver Nanoparticle Production Using Reverse Micelles

Cameron Ashton, Utah Tech University
Wendy E. Schatzberg, Utah Tech University
Samuel Tobler, Utah Tech University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Testing of an Acousto-Optic Modulator for Implementation as a Laser Q-Switch

Micah Laing, Utah Valley University
Benjamin Holt, Utah Valley University
York E. Young, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Understanding the Barriers to Hybrid Control

Jared Coen, Utah State University
Stephen Whitmore, Utah State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

University Rover Challenge

Brendan Bakker, Brigham Young University
Ethan Blaylock, Brigham Young University
Jacob Boyer, Brigham Young University
Elias Clawson, Brigham Young University
Michael Crandall, Brigham Young University
Tyson Drake, Brigham Young University
Sterling Durrant, Brigham Young University
Hailee Dyer, Brigham Young University
Avary Fielding, Brigham Young University
Alanamae Holladay Fielding, Brigham Young University
Alyssa Fielding, Brigham Young University
Michael Gasaway, Brigham Young University
Seth Grayson, Brigham Young University
Kendall Green, Brigham Young University
Chloe Hilton, Brigham Young University
Trevor Johnson, Brigham Young University
Josh McConaghie, Brigham Young University
Mitch McEntire, Brigham Young University
Braden Meyers, Brigham Young University
Josh Miller, Brigham Young University
Chris Paul, Brigham Young University
Sarah Sanderson, Brigham Young University
Gabe Slade, Brigham Young University
Hannah Spigarelli, Brigham Young University
Jackson Steed, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Unlocking PL DDR Memory on the RFSoC 4x2

Isaac Garfield, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Untethered and Modular Inflatable Robot for Lunar Applications

James Wade, Brigham Young University
Chris Paul, Brigham Young University
Mihai Stanciu, Brigham Young University
Jared Berger, Brigham Young University
Spencer Stowell, Brigham Young University
Henry Smith, Brigham Young University
Kaitlyn Bell, Brigham Young University
Simon Charles, Brigham Young University
Logan Yang, Brigham Young University
Ashleigh Cerven, Brigham Young University
Jayden Coe, Brigham Young University
Brian Bodily, Brigham Young University
Lais Olivera, Brigham Young University
Eli Francom, Brigham Young University
Annie O'Bryan, Brigham Young University
Bryce Parkinson, Brigham Young University
Ivyann Running, Brigham Young University
Jake Sutton, Brigham Young University
Adam Rose, Brigham Young University
Katie Varela, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Updated Measurements of WDS 11218+1811

Tyler Johnson, Snow College
Emily Pattee, Snow College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

VOCs in Heat-Stressed Poplar-Mycorrhizae Systems

Luis Valdez, Salt Lake Community College
Peter Doust, Salt Lake Community College
Kastin Ricord, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

WaterSaver: A Smart Solution for Sustainable Water Reuse

Mendrita Kurti, Salt Lake Community College

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

9:55 AM

Working on an Incubator to Image Cancer Cells: Development of a Custom 3D-Printed Imaging Incubator for Refractive Index-Based Cell Classification

Spencer Brown, Utah Valley University
Vincent M. Rossi, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

9:55 AM

10:50 AM

Production of Iron Powder From Lunar Regolith by Carbonyl Iron Refining

Jason Sheets, University of Utah

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

10:50 AM

10:50 AM

Reconstruction of CAD Models Into Analysis-Ready Single Trimmed Surfaces With Aerospace Applications

Rebecca Rasmussen, Brigham Young University
Royce Pablo Harline, The University of Texas at Austin
Kendrick Shepherd, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

10:50 AM

10:50 AM

Scalable Compliant Louvres Manufactured via Sheet Lamination

Tyler R. Stevens, Brigham Young University
Benjamin Allen, Brigham Young University
Garrett Graham, Brigham Young University
Nathan B. Crane, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

10:50 AM

11:00 AM

Far-Field UAV-Enabled Antenna Radiation Pattern Mapping

Jack Fernald, Weber State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

High-Frequency Satellite Imagery Reveals Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Algal Blooms on Utah Lake

Kaylee B. Tanner, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

The TRGB–SBF Project: Creating a New Distance Ladder With Surface Brightness Fluctuations

Mikaela Cowles, Utah Valley University
Joseph B. Jensen, Utah Valley University
Sydney Holt, Utah Valley University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:00 AM

11:10 AM

A Methodology to Quantify the Shielding Efficiency of Novel Radiation Shielding Materials

Jenny R. Whiteley, Utah State University
Tyler Heggenes, Utah State University
J.R. Dennison, Utah State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:10 AM

11:10 AM

A Pressure-Based Estimate of Multi-Orifice Synthetic Jet Performance

Rhett T. Parry, Utah State University
Tim Berk, Utah State University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:10 AM

11:10 AM

Ultra-Low Power ADCs for Charge Detection Mass Spectrometry of Martian Dust

Eric Christie, Brigham Young University
Wood Chiang, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:10 AM

11:20 AM

Mapping and Examining Recreation in Indian Creek, Bears Ears National Monument

Elisabeth Currit, Brigham Young University
Neil Hansen, Brigham Young University
Brigham Daniels, Brigham Young University
Alex Long, Brigham Young University
Katy Merritt, Brigham Young University
Mary Proteau, Brigham Young University
Sam Spackman, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:20 AM

11:20 AM

Multi-Point Fabrication of Terahertz Metal Mesh Filters

Jared E. Payne, Brigham Young University
Brad Ferguson, Brigham Young University
Christian Chinh, Brigham Young University
Gregory N. Nielson, Nielson Scientific
Stephen M. Schultz, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:20 AM

11:20 AM

Surface Impact Dissociation of Neutralized Ions: Studying Unimolecular Gas-Phase Reactions in the Context of Cassini INMS Data

Dallin Tyger, Brigham Young University
Brandon Judd, Brigham Young University
Elijah Pehrson, Brigham Young University
Noah Durst, Brigham Young University
Daniel E. Austin, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:20 AM

11:30 AM

Precision Hinges for Origami Space Arrays

Jake Sutton, Brigham Young University
Trevor Carter, Brigham Young University
Davis Wing, Brigham Young University
Brooklyn Clark, Brigham Young University
Fisk Lundgreen, Brigham Young University
Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University
Mark Stephen, NASA
Nathan Usevitch, Brigham Young University
Larry L. Howell, Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Engineering Building, Provo, UT

11:30 AM