Year: 2023

(UG10) High Energy Density Magnesium-Air Battery for Shipping, Rail and Aviation Electrification and Grid Storage

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Author(s): Kurt Lindenthal, Tyler Riggs, Edward Miller, Jaqueline Simon Villacis Advisor(s): Adam Powell Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Magnesium is a very common and highly reactive metal that is primarily found in our oceans, and in metal scrap. Magnesium is commonly used to produce metal alloys, but its reactivity makes it useful for power generation. This project… Read more (UG10) High Energy Density Magnesium-Air Battery for Shipping, Rail and Aviation Electrification and Grid Storage

(UG09) Updating an Automated Scale for the Study of Dates

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Author(s): Matthew Adam, Ryan Antes, Eli Hoffberg, Connor Gaudette Advisor(s): Isa Bar-On, Erin Solovey, Tess Meier Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Southern Arava Research and Development studies agricultural practices on Medjool dates to support local farmers and protect the industry from water shortages and plant diseases. At Southern Arava Research and Development, the previously used data collection… Read more (UG09) Updating an Automated Scale for the Study of Dates

(UG08) Universal Education Initiative

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Author(s): Cesar Guillen and Giampaolo Maneri Advisor(s): Rosanna Garcia Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Universal Education Initiative (UEI), is a student-run nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities through project-based education. We are currently working on implementing STEAM programs in local and international global communities, particularly those in the most need. Our organization aims to increase access… Read more (UG08) Universal Education Initiative

(UG07) Mobile Poultry Processing on Nantucket

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Author(s): Katie Bowles, Trevor Drane, Adam LaBombard, Charles Ritchie Advisor(s): Dominic Golding and Bruce Bursten Category: Undergraduate Abstract: The goal of our project was to create a plan and set of materials for the nonprofit Sustainable Nantucket to use to negotiate with the Nantucket Board of Health and other entities for the approval and implementation… Read more (UG07) Mobile Poultry Processing on Nantucket

(UG06)* Identifying barriers and developing solutions to meet water conservation needs on Oʻahu

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Author(s): Maggie Paratore, Randy Dyer, Kendall Haddigan, Avery Purtell Advisor(s): N/A Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Hawai’i’s freshwater is a limited resource facing multiple threats. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply works to spread the importance of water conservation to residents through educational outreach and communication methods. The challenge is to convey the same water conservation message… Read more (UG06)* Identifying barriers and developing solutions to meet water conservation needs on Oʻahu

(UG05) Hydrothermal Liquefaction: Green Waste = Green Energy

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Author(s): Joelis Velez Diaz Advisor(s): Heather LeClerc, Michael Timko, Alex Maag Category: Undergraduate Abstract: The research domain is chemical engineering, mechanical, and materials engineering, accompanying the focus of guaranteeing everyone inexpensive, trustworthy tenable, and modernized electricity with the use of green waste by converting it to energy creating no contamination. The substantial motivation for this… Read more (UG05) Hydrothermal Liquefaction: Green Waste = Green Energy

(UG04) Hecho en Monteverde: An evaluation of and improved criteria for a voluntary sustainability certification

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Author(s): Sol Giesso and Patrick King Advisor(s): Robert Traver and Carol Stimmel Category: Undergraduate Abstract: The project will improve a local sustainability certification, “Hecho en Monteverde” (HEM). The certification will foster long-term economic resilience through circular and orange economies. The project made the current certification criteria more measurable, feasible, and relevant for food sector businesses.… Read more (UG04) Hecho en Monteverde: An evaluation of and improved criteria for a voluntary sustainability certification

(UG03) From Cafeteria to Compost: Sustainable Food Waste Management at WPI

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Author(s): Gabriel Espinosa, Abigail Holmes, Hildey McCorkell, Jackson Nguyen Advisor(s): Paul Mathisen and Nicole Luiz Category: Undergraduate Abstract: The WPI Green Team is spearheading efforts to reduce food waste in campus dining halls as well as throughout WPI Greek Life. The team’s Project Zero Waste Initiative promotes sustainable practices by encouraging students to be conscious… Read more (UG03) From Cafeteria to Compost: Sustainable Food Waste Management at WPI

(UG02) Discovery Creek Project

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Author(s): Shannon Henderson Advisor(s): Elisabeth Stoddard Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Research shows exposure to nature improves children’s health and capacity for learning, including early exposure to STEAM concepts. This project addresses erosion problems at a local farm, while creating novel learning opportunities for at-risk children ages 3-6. We conducted interviews with education and landscape professionals, performed… Read more (UG02) Discovery Creek Project

(UG01) Creating a HABITAT for Healing at Banksia Gardens: Heat And Biodiversity Tracking through Automated Technologies

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Author(s): Emmanuel Vargas, Stephen Fanning, Lily Bromberger, Eric Schuman Advisor(s): Aarti Madan, Ryan Madan Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Extreme heat—which includes temperatures of 40°C (104°F) or higher—is becoming increasingly frequent in Australia, and the effects on wildlife are clear as we enter the sixth mass extinction. Not only does climate change affect biodiversity, it also creates… Read more (UG01) Creating a HABITAT for Healing at Banksia Gardens: Heat And Biodiversity Tracking through Automated Technologies