SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
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
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
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
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
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
Authors: Shuai Wang Advisors: Nima Rahbar Category: Graduate Abstract: Concrete is one of the main contributors to global CO2 emission, and efforts to find an alternative to concrete have not been fully successful. Inspired by the process of CO2 exchange in biological cells, we introduced a novel method to create a CO2 negative-emission enzymatic construction material… Read more (GR04) Engineered Biological Construction Material: Self-healing Carbon Negative Enzymatic Construction Materials
Authors: John Denney, Brian Gomez, Annarose Avery, Ryan Addeche, Emre Sunar Advisors: Jack Yebba, Svetlana Nikitina Category: First Year Abstract: Tons of trash are poured into a village that lives on a landfill in Cateura, Paraguay, and the community has risen up and created Orchestra H20 for kids that make and play instruments out of… Read more (FY03) Recycled Orchestra: Bottle Marimba
