The session features a wide variety of chemical engineering topics. These papers are the best of the best of undergraduate research projects and some research from co-ops and internships. Papers will be presented to a panel of judges who will select the top three papers, which will be awarded cash prizes sponsored by Omega Chi Epsilon.
Student Technical Presentation Competition
Sponsored by Omega Chi Epsilon
8:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hynes Convention Center, 102
This session features oral presentations from the winners of undergraduate student paper competitions from each student regional conference. The session features a wide variety of chemical engineering topics. These presentations represent the best of the best of undergraduate research projects and some research from co-ops and internships. A panel of judges will select the top three presenters, who will be awarded cash prizes sponsored by Omega Chi Epsilon.
8:00 AM
Introduction
8:03 AM
Delivery of Therapeutic Carbon Monoxide by Gas Entrapping Materials
Hannah Boyce, Northeastern University
8:18 AM
Plastics to Fuel: A Community Oriented Solution
Shelby Surprenant, Oregon State University
8:33 AM
Effects of early geometric confinement on the transcriptomic profile of human cerebral organoids
Alexis Voulgaropoulos, North Carolina State University
8:48 AM
Theoretical Investigation of Correlation Between PFCA Chain Length and Reactivity Following PFOA Breakdown
Benjamin Walls, Rice University
9:03 AM
Waste to biodegradable packing material: coupling agroindustrial residual biomass from Valle del Cauca with mycelium growth
Maria Camila Rodríguez Castaño, ICESI University
9:18 AM
Optimization of Pipeline Flushing Operations in Lubricant Blending and Processing Facilities
Emily Rooney, Rowan University
9:33 AM
Intermission
9:43 AM
Correlation Length: Length Scales in Semi-Dilute Polymer Solutions
Brian Carrick, University of Minnesota - Twin Citites
9:58 AM
Flame Merging Correlations for Vertically- and Horizontally-separated Buoyant Flames
Denver Haycock, Brigham Young University
10:13 AM
Engineering of Metal/Air Fuel Cell systems using recyclable Aluminum as a power source
Jyotisman Rath, Institute of Chemical Technology - Indian Oil Odisha Campus
10:28 AM
Evaluation of Active Principles for the Preparation of Alginate-Based Biodegradable Curative Films
Laura Merat, UFRJ
10:43 AM
Integrated Waste Management Systems to Construct Live Hydroponic Farming Experience at Caturra Espresso
Chandra Hady Brata, Institut Teknologi Bandung
10:58 AM
Concluding Remarks