Senior Design Projects:The Culmination of Engineering Education

The College of Engineering at Western New England University provides anumber of opportunities for undergraduate students to gain experience withtechnical research. One of the main sources of this valuable experience isthrough the comprehensive Senior Design Project. These yearlong projectsare the capstone of every engineering student’s education at Western NewEngland University. The Senior Design Project allows students to apply theknowledge they have learned in courses to improve the quality of humanlife. The projects come from a variety of sources with topics ranging fromthe design and improvement of operations at an emergency room to theinvestigation of new green energy sources. Senior Design Projects haveresulted in groundbreaking inventions, patents, and award-winning papersand presentations. They result in significant savings for the participatingcompanies and real-world experience for graduating engineers.

Biomedical Engineering

Actuated Finger Exoskeleton and Myo-Interface Zahra AlkhabbazFaculty Advisor: Dr. Brent Ulrey Dakota Ferguson

Organ Printer Michael ArenaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Brent UlreySponsor: American Society for Quality (ASQ), Biomedical Division

A Platform for Neoadjuvant Cancer Therapy Risk Assessment Joseph BaurysFaculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony English Erika BenlisaSponsor: Massachusetts Life Science Center Katherine Gilchrist

Dan KingShane Waltsak

Device to Measure Pressure Applied During Sealing Matthew CoralliProcess of Medical Device Packaging David KisalaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Michael RustTechnical Advisor: Peter Florkoski, Medtronic/Covidien

Sensors in Footwear Adam HamelFaculty Advisor: Dr. Brent Ulrey Connor MaloneyClinical Advisor: Dr. Patrick Carley, American International College

Redesign of Dingman Mouth Gag Retractor Nicolette LaPierreFaculty Advisor: Dr. Judy Cezeaux Danielle TorchiaClinical Advisor: Dr. Philip Stoddard, Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSponsor: American Society for Quality (ASQ), Biomedical Division

Assistive Technology for Use after Rotator Cuff Surgery Samuel MackererFaculty Advisor: Dr. Judy Cezeaux

Foot Pressure Mapping Jeffrey OddyFaculty Advisor: Dr. Brent UlreyClinical Advisor: Dr. Patrick Carley, American International College

Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) Design for Global Health Majdi SheikhFaculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Rust Eric ThibodeauSponsor: American Society for Quality (ASQ), Biomedical Division

System to Identify Substandard Pharmaceuticals Shaine Spencerin Low-Resource Healthcare Settings Nicolas StriglioFaculty Advisor: Dr. Michael RustTechnical Advisor: Dr. Christian SalmonSponsor: Jenzabar Foundation

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS STUDENT(S)

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

New Academic Building Preliminary Design: Kevin Glazer3 Story, Steel Framed, Slab on Grade Building founded on Clay Soils Ryan PiquetteFaculty Advisor: Ms. Ashley Sullivan William Preston

New Academic Building Preliminary Design: Nathan Lane2 Story Steel Framed, Slab on Grade Building founded Matthew Nicholson Granular Soils with Localized Organic Material Justin ParlapianoFaculty Advisor: Ms. Ashley Sullivan

New Academic Building Preliminary Design: Drew Forest2 Story with Basement, Steel Framed Building founded on Bedrock Westley NuhnFaculty Advisor: Ms. Ashley Sullivan Andres Otero

New Academic Building Preliminary Design: Jacob Harrelson3 Story, Steel Framed, Slab on Grade Building founded on Sand Soils Emily Lynchwith Localized Debris Fill Brandon MarcouxFaculty Advisor: Ms. Ashley Sullivan Matthew Scavarda

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS STUDENT(S)

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SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS STUDENT(S)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Development of an Intelligent, Autonomous Car Nicholas Colasantefor the NXP Cup Competition Rita Abou-FrancisFaculty Advisors: Dr. Steven Northrup, Dr. Amer Qouneh, Edward FranskeviczDr. James Moriarty, Dr. Neeraj Magotra Jordan FredsallSponsor: NXP, ECE Dept. Nicholas Herrmann

Small Package, Big Threat: Alec BewseeMesh Network Attacks with Low-Power DevicesFaculty Advisors: Dr. Amer Qouneh, Dr. Ruolin Zhou

Dual-Polarized Two-Layer Stacked Patch Antenna Garrett BiekszaFaculty Advisor: Dr. John BurkeSponsor: Alion Science and Technology

PUMA Robot Arm Controller with Bluetooth Link for Operator Control James ChaseFaculty Advisors: Dr. Steven Northrup, J. Wang, Dr. Neeraj Magotra Tyler Nelson-YarrowsSponsor: ECE Dept. Michael Parr

Salvatore Rivieccio

Zero-Gravity Workspace & CubeSat Research and Design Christopher CzajkaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Kourosh Rahnamai Bradley GriffinSponsor: ECE Dept. Ian Lawrence

Scott L’EcuyerZachary Roy

Coax to Waveguide Stepped Transition Operating Within the EHF Band James DePumpoFaculty Advisor: Dr. John BurkeSponsor: BTP Systems

45 GHz Microstrip Coupler and Detector Circuit Melissa EmmonsFaculty Advisor: Dr. John Burke Ryan MarianiSponsor: BTP Systems

Real-Time Kernel Module Development in µC/OS-II and Linux Jason Byrd Faculty Advisor: Dr. James Moriarty Neil HowarthSponsor: ECE Dept. Iliya Shkirdov

Next Generation LED Airport Runway Lighting System Tristan HydeFaculty Advisors: Dr. Neeraj Magotra, M. MusiakSponsor: Cooper/Eaton Inc.

Design of a 5G Cellular Antenna for Mobile Devices Alexander JohnsonFaculty Advisor: Dr. Stephen Adamshick Kyle Moriarty

Willie Tremblay

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SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS STUDENT(S)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Design and Implementation of a Multistatic RADAR System Joshua Klaubertfor Software Defined RadioFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ruolin ZhouSponsor: Kalos Technologies

Design and Development of Micro-Unmanned Aerial Yuriy KopytyukVehicle (UAV) for Indoor Flight Michael LynguyenFaculty Advisor: Dr. Kourosh Rahnamai Justin RowlandsSponsor: ECE Dept.

Exoskeleton controlled by Muscle Activation Paris MathisFaculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Northrup

Design and Analysis of a Low-Voltage Grid-Tied Photovoltaic System Timothy RapczynskiFaculty Advisors: Dr. Neeraj Magotra, M. MusiakSponsor: ECE Dept.

The Design and Implementation of a Ground Penetrating Paul RoseRADAR System for a Software Defined RadioFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ruolin ZhouSponsor: Kalos Technologies

Replacement Arm on the Standardized Talon Robot Adison VaninaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Steven NorthrupSponsor: U.S. Army

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SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS STUDENT(S)

Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

Development and Implementation of an Electronic Data Capture System Ameen AlkhabbazFaculty Advisor: Dr. Seyed NiknamSponsor: Medtronics Inc

Asset Loss Reduction Lindsee DanioFaculty Advisor: Dr. Julie DrzymalskiSponsor: Bozzuto’s Inc.

Multivariate Short Run Statistical Process Control Christopher DesautelsFaculty Advisor: Dr. Zhaojun (Steven) LiSponsor: United Technologies

Feasibility of a Head Mounted Eye Tracker for Use in an Jared GarneauEmergency Vehicle Operations CourseFaculty Advisor: Dr. Matt RomoserSponsor: Western New England University Police Department

Cost of Transfer of Supplies between Depots in North America Jennifer GreenhouseFaculty Advisor: Dr. Christian SalmonSponsor: SBS Inc

Fitness to Drive Assessment with Driving Simulator Scenarios Elyssa Hannanfor Student Athletes with ConcussionsFaculty Advisor: Dr. Matt RomoserSponsor: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

A Decision Tool for Parts Risk Assessment Marcus LafayetteFaculty Advisor: Dr. Zhaojun (Steven) LiSponsor: United Technologies

Method for Testing Work Capacity using Zero or Near Zero Equipment Lyndsey St. JeanFaculty Advisor: Dr. Christian SalmonSponsor: Dr. Mehdi Sattari, M.D.

Optimization of Redistribution for Manufacturing Arif Turgutafter Loss of Production FacilityFaculty Advisor: Dr. Christian SalmonSponsor: Prestone, Inc.

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Mechanical Engineering

Design of an Environmental Chamber for an Ultrasonic Levitator Mohamad Abdulrahim JusteniaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Jennifer MallorySponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Design of a Faster Speed Skate Sean AhearnFaculty Advisor: Dr. Charles Roche

Design of a Magnesium Compactor Caleb AuclairFaculty Advisor: Dr. Charles RocheSponsor: Senior Aerospace Connecticut, Eric Lee

Design of a Mechatronic System for an Ultrasonic Levitator Tiffany BehuniakFaculty Advisor: Dr. Jennifer MallorySponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Design of an Acoustic Centrifuge Nathaniel BodnarFaculty Advisors: Dr. Bart Lipkens, Dr. Daniel HattenSponsor: FloDesign Sonics, Dr. Walter Presz Jr.

Downstream Acoustic Particle Filtration for an Aerospace Application Jessica BurkeFaculty Advisor: Dr. Jennifer MallorySponsor: FloDesign Inc., Wayne Thresher, Dr. Bart Lipkens, Dr. Walter Presz

Staging Optimization of Three Acoustic Wave Separators David Cedronefor High Concentration EfficiencyFaculty Advisors: Dr. Bart Lipkens, Dr. Daniel HattenSponsor: FloDesign Sonics, Dr. Walter Presz Jr.

Inventing a Better Hockey Skate William ColesFaculty Advisor: Dr. Charles Roche

Design of a Self-Weighing Suitcase Anthony D’AngeloFaculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Mindek

Design and Fabrication of a Pin On Disk Tribometer Asa deBloisFaculty Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Khosrowjerdi

Development of a Vb.Net Program to Control a Dynamometer David DichterFaculty Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Khosrowjerdi

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Mechanical Engineering

Design and Fabrication of a Dog Toy Fabrication Machine Brenna DillnerFaculty Advisor: Dr. Glenn ValleeSponsor: Goodwill Industries, Anne Kaboray

Design, Testing, and Modification of SAE Baja Suspension Systems Jeremy DownsFaculty Advisors: Dr. Anthony Santamaria, Mr. David Greenslade

Design and Fabrication of a Tubing Straightener for HVAC Applications Ethan FreedmanFaculty Advisor: Dr. Glenn ValleeSponsor: Hilmor, Bryan Alfano

Modification of a UAV for Small Package Delivery Brian HellrigelFaculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Mindek

Design of a Rebound Test for Various Balls Jordan HollingsworthFaculty Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Khosrowjerdi

Aircraft in Distress Simulation Steven JeffersonFaculty Advisor: Dr. Charles Roche

Improving Rider Experience Through Redesign Robert Jenkinsof the Seat on an American Eagle Freedom CycleFaculty Advisor: Dr. Mary VollaroSponsor: American Eagle Cycles, Tessa Newell

Design of Safety Candle Topper Peter KelleyFaculty Advisor: Dr. Glenn Vallee

Fabricating of Gearbox and Frame for SAE Baja Thomas KennedyFaculty Advisors: Dr. Anthony Santamaria, Mr. David Greenslade

Crack Analysis of Ring Gears Joseph LaCourseFaculty Advisor: Dr. Richard MindekSponsor: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, David Binney

Motorcycle Food Delivery System: Power Generation Jean-Luc LaLiberteand Food Container DesignFaculty Advisor: Dr. Glenn ValleeSponsor: ACRES Investments, Javier Riofrio

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Turbojet Engine Analysis, Accessory Design and Testing Michael LepageFaculty Advisors: Dr. Richard Mindek, Dr. Jennifer Mallory

Design of a Cross-Transducer Acoustic Wave Separator Peter LombardoFaculty Advisors: Dr. Bart Lipkens, Dr. Daniel HattenSponsor: FloDesign Sonics, Dr. Walter Presz Jr.

Automation of Twisted Wire Brush Trimming Michael MastrianiFaculty Advisor: Dr. Mohammad KhosrowjerdiSponsor: Sanderson Macleod, Mark Borsari

Upstream Acoustic Particle Filtration for an Aerospace Application Stephen MelinoFaculty Advisor: Dr. Jennifer MallorySponsor: FloDesign Inc., Wayne Thresher, Dr. Bart Lipkens, Dr. Walter Presz

Design and Entrepreneurial Innovation of a Candle Alyssa-Monet MillerFaculty Advisor: Dr. Charles Roche

Weight Reduction and General Optimization of Multiple Subsystems Ian Oakson the WNE SAE Mini Baja VehicleFaculty Advisors: Dr. Anthony Santamaria, Mr. David Greenslade

Design Verification and Implementation of a Data Acquisition Jared OleksiakSystem for a Turbocharge Jet EngineFaculty Advisors: Dr. Richard Mindek, Dr. Jennifer Mallory

Hot and Cold Therapy Device Michael PetrinoFaculty Advisor: Dr. Said Dini

Motorcycle Food Delivery System: Delivery Box Design Abigail PowersFaculty Advisor: Dr. Glenn ValleeSponsor: ACRES Investments, Javier Riofrio

Redesign of Man-Transportable Robot Arm Sarah RupFaculty Advisor: Dr. Charles RocheSponsor: Picatinny Arsenal, Hau T. Do

Design and Construction of a Combat Robot Jonathan SchultzFaculty Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Khosrowjerdi

Mechanical EngineeringSENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS STUDENT(S)

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Design of a Fully Automated Bicycle Dynamometer: Michael SedlikTest Rig Design and FabricationFaculty Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Khosrowjerdi

Analysis of Vibrations and Their Effect on PEM Fuel Cell Performance Justin SellmanFaculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony Santamaria

Design and Analysis of a Large-Scale Tennis Ball Pressurizer Christopher SpearFaculty Advisor: Dr. Said Dini

Development of a Platform for the Cell Therapy Market Christopher Urciuolifor FloDesign SonicsFaculty Advisors: Dr. Bart Lipkens, Dr. Daniel HattenSponsor: FloDesign Sonics, Dr. Walter Presz Jr.

Mechanical EngineeringSENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS STUDENT(S)

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Freshman Product Innovation ProjectsHands-on Experience Working on Real-world Engineering Projects

Engineering students at Western New England University roll up their

sleeves to start acting and thinking like professionals right from the first

day. They work on product development projects using key engineering

tools to develop their research and analysis skills. This broad view lays

the foundation for understanding how the various disciplines within engi-

neering work together in real-world application while also helping them

to match their interests and talents with the right major.

Honors Freshman Engineering Projects

Medtree: Universal Access System for HospitalsCollege of Engineering: Caroline Best, Ryan Noon, Isabelle RivasCollege of Business: Ashley Forest, Matt KoslowskiFaculty Advisors: Dr. Robert Gettens and Dr. Harlan Spotts

D-Foggles: Defogging Ski/Snowboard GogglesCollege of Engineering: Tyler Campbell, Allison King, Alexis Van Buren College of Business: Luda Kaletin, Justin KohutFaculty Advisors: Dr. Robert Gettens and Dr. Harlan Spotts

Oassis Model D: Driveway/Walkway Heating SolutionCollege of Engineering: Chun Chak, Brady Lucia, Brian Tran College of Business: John Chew, Mike Chirco Faculty Advisors: Dr. Robert Gettens and Dr. Harlan Spotts

FRM-I: A Cooking Appliance Fire Suppressant SystemCollege of Engineering: Kyle Fehn, Joshua Goyette, Mike O’Brien, Matt SpragueCollege of Business: Jonathan WadowskiFaculty Advisors: Dr. Robert Gettens and Dr. Harlan Spotts

Tidal Wave: Wave Goodbye to Pool ProblemsCollege of Engineering: Erin Grimes, Sean Luddy, Jonathan Mackinnon, Alexis RaderCollege of Business: Matt Gifford, Stephanie GrosseFaculty Advisors: Dr. Robert Gettens and Dr. Harlan Spotts

April Shower: An Eco-Friendly Shower SystemCollege of Engineering: Haley Marion, Therese Rinaldi, Kayla Van BurenCollege of Business: Matt Anastasi, Julia HineyFaculty Advisors: Dr. Robert Gettens and Dr. Harlan Spotts

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Smart Bluetooth Push Lock, “Open Says Me” Myles BouchardFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ron Musiak Andrew Foley

William JensenKevin Kennure

Protect-A-Pistol, “The Other Safety” Ashton BourbonnaisFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ron Musiak Tyler Clinton

Ryan DonahueStephen Giarrusso

DFH-3167, “Don’t Sweat It” James BuckinghamFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ron Musiak Casey Flynn

Karl HermanJoshua Loomis

Cap’n Kleen!, “A New 21st Century Way of Cleaning your Hands” Andrew CappolaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ron Musiak Andrew Kirkby

William KrasovecAnish Patel

BLUE-SWITCH, “One Switch, Two Switch, Red Switch, BLUE-SWITCH” Anthony DePasqualeFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ron Musiak Aaron Faber

Gabriel RodriguezEric Shilyuk

Mr. Sunshine, “The Device that Brightens Days, and Saves Energy” Robert HamelFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ron Musiak Nicholas Junquet

Shelby Lucker-GentilePatrick Luzio

Robert MassaroAwaken!, “The Quicker Getter Upper” Christopher QuarlesFaculty Advisor: Dr. Ron Musiak David Rakvica

Justin Richardson

Jazz Hands Balazs BusznyakFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Stephen Elkins

Luke LangelierKevin Taton

WatchDog Security System Priyanka GeorgeFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Weston Lunnie

Kimberly PocwierzMatthew Talbot

Freshman Engineering Projects

PROJECT TITLE/ADVISOR STUDENT(S)

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The Bike DirectionalFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Thomas Derrivan

Steven FerreiraAyad Filemban

The Hug Vest Daytona BarrowsFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Jose Garcia

Zachary NewmanDaniel Werenski

Physical Therapy Touchboard Muhannad Alrabighi Faculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Benjamin Beane

Aaron FerranteSean Rosso

Smart Measuring of Glass Transition Temperature of Polymers Christopher CasellaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Stephen Espinal

Colby SkiltonCarter Theriault

The Light-Cycle Rachel BrosnanFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Aleksandr Calcagno

Robert HassanJacob Lyngdal

Intelligent Reflection Isaias ColombaniFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Benjamin Iceman

Elieser RodriguezAdam Testa

gLock Austin BaackeFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Daniel Killam

Lee PeringerNicholas Rivet

The Hands Free Toilet Cleaner Christian ChandlerFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Michael Sellers

William SheddWilliam Yameen

Clear Sight Cory ArdenFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Matthew Long

Andrew NaumecJoseph Ruiz

Freshman Engineering Projects

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ERBS: Electromagnetic Repulsion Breaking System David AmbroseFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Daniel Schuch

Dylan ThimotheBlake Work

XY Gyro-Cam Emily FernschildFaculty Advisor: Dr. Behzad Behnia Zecarlos Roxo

Jeffrey ScrogginsAdam Vanasse

TempTechs Brendan AllardFaculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony Santamaria Shawn Farnham

Benjamin GreenbergKevin Tran

Fall Sensor Vest Tony BeneaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony Santamaria Matt Carey

Alan HaberernCraig Hlavaty

InFlight Dean BirtwellFaculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony Santamaria Tylynn Kuralt

Logan LaCroixJon RicciardiRobert Sitbon

BANC Monitors Brendan BzdelFaculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony Santamaria Nathaniel Hookumchand

Connor MinguyAlaina Washington

Heads Up Helmet Sensor Tom GrafFaculty Advisor: Dr. Anthony Santamaria Samantha Peterson

Matt TariniDave Wohlmuth

Smart Medicine Cabinet Jennifer KazdaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Northrup Nicholas Russo

Brennen Zolnoski

Travis ArmentoCarmon—Carbon Monoxide Detector for Cars Christopher CarbonaroFaculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Northrup Ron Lapointe

Patrick Rice

Freshman Engineering Projects

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Freshman Engineering Projects

babyBeat—Baby Heart Rate Monitor Jennah BrennanFaculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Northrup Samuel Caton

Daniel ParadisoAlexander Ralston

IceTop—Smart Laptop Cooler Mohammed AlassafFaculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Northrup Eric Droz

Joseph MartocciaLe’Bran Mussio

Super Solar Trackomatic—Solar Panel Position Controller Brion Dufekand Power Optimizer Maxwell JamesFaculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Northrup James Karl

Christian Thompson

Form Aide—Weight Lifting Trainer Gavin ColwellFaculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Northrup Ezekiel Kuenzi

Jacob LaFerriereChad McKenna

The Smart Shooter Tutor: A Device for the Development of Hockey Skills Sabrina ArmentoFaculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Romoser Tyler Hines

David KleymanTrent Robinson

ICanSee Cane: An Edge Sensing Cane for the Visually Impaired Hunter CocksFaculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Romoser Hez Duncan

Artem PotsurayBrian Valeriano

The Perfect Step: A Pressure Sensor Matrix to Correct Gait Nate BlanchetteFaculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Romoser Joe Connors

Ledgen LuznyKatelyn Primmer

M.A.R.S (Magazine Auto-Locking Rifle System): Jimmy BlackA Smart Lock Mag for Gun Safety Carter DavisFaculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Romoser Delaney Selanis

Alex Varhol

Tic-Tac-Toe: Competitive Score Keeping Yard Game Vinny LalumiaFaculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Romoser Hillary Naranjo-Mejia

Austin Steeves

SmartFind: A Smart Device to Find Your Most Cherished Everyday Objects Mohamed AlqadasiFaculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Romoser Will Lloyd

Andrew SpadaJason Theriault

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