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| Investigation of Pre-Service Teachers in South Texas | ||||||||||
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Description:To investigate the math efficacy of pre-service teachers in South Texas. |
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Requirements:Interested in working with numbers. |
| Origami Engineering | ||||||||||
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Description:Using concepts from origami and compliant mechanisms, and using 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, or TinkerCAD, develop items that can be 3D printed or lasercut, where flat sheets can be folded into structures of interest. Eventually, we would want to fabricate something like an artificial butterfly, including the “muscles”. I have other projects where we have made “muscles” or actuators, and we would use those concepts. Also, eventually, we would want to use hard and soft materials together (I have a 3D printer that will do this). I have several 3D printers, and a laser cutter that the undergrad researcher would learn to use. I have other resources/people that they can contact, and websites to learn about this. Eventually, this could turn into a paid position if we can find some funding. |
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Requirements:Can be any major, but prefer someone with an engineering or science background, who wants to be creative. Ideally, they would have taken my MEEN 3349 Manufacturing course. They will need to learn, or already know a 3D CAD package, such as SolidWorks, or TinkerCAD. They would meet with Peel every week or so, to discuss their project progress. The undergrad researcher must be self-motivated and able to work independently. |
| Lasercut Structures | ||||||||||
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Description:Using concepts from lasercut wooden boxes and compliant mechanisms, and using 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, or TinkerCAD, develop items that can be lasercut, where flat sheets can be assembled into structures of interest. The first step is to just learn how to use the lasercutter, then we want to start making compliant mechanisms, similar to those at compliantmechanisms.byu.edu. I have a new laser cutter that the undergrad researcher would learn to use. I have other resources/people that they can contact, and websites to learn about this. Eventually, this could turn into a paid position if we can find some funding. |
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Requirements:Can be any major, but prefer someone with an engineering or science background, who wants to be creative. Ideally, they would have taken my MEEN 3349 Manufacturing course. They will need to learn, or already know a 3D CAD package, such as SolidWorks, or TinkerCAD. They would meet with Peel every week or so, to discuss their project progress. The undergrad researcher must be self-motivated and able to work independently. |
| Rape and Sexual Assault on Campus | ||||||||||
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Description:This research will conduct research involving the macro aspect of data and statistics on campus rapes at universities. It will look into the causes of campus rapes and possible links to social trends as well as rape patterns. It will define what “campus rape” really means as well as go into detail about possible programs that universities can adopt based on statistical evidence and proof. It will research the effects of rapes on campuses as well as provide information about statistical data based on geographical locations of campuses. It also intends to find correlations between ethnic differences among campuses and increases or decreases of campus rapes. |
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Requirements:Student will need to be able to do literature reviews. |
| Biomedical Research on Snake Venoms and Toxins | ||||||||||
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Description:Student will be given the opportunity to work under a Research Scientist. Student will assist with biomedical research on snake venoms and toxins. Venoms and toxins will be characterized using various instruments, which include high performance liquid chromatography systems, amino acid sequencer, Sonoclot Analyzers, Platelet Aggregometers, PCR machines, Fluorescent microscopes, gel electrophoresis systems, western blot, and others. The student will be trained on site on various scientific techniques involving biochemistry, molecular biology, and tissue culture. Undergraduate researchers are able to publish along side a Research Scientist if their contribution to a project is significant. |
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Requirements:The student must know basic algebra and should be able to write in correct grammar. The student must be eager to learn and work hard. |
| Assistance with Research Material Organization | ||||||||||
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Description:Student will assist faculty member in organizing material for research manuscript to be submitted to a national publication. |
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Requirements:Highly motivated undergraduate student who wants to obtain skills necessary for Graduate School and Knowledge of: online library searches, Microsoft Word, organizational skills, desire to learn final phase of research process. |
| Evaluation of Prison-based Dog-Training Programs | ||||||||||
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Description:This position has the potential to become a paid opportunity in the future. I have collected data for an ongoing evaluation of prison-based dog-training programs in Texas and Florida. I am currently in the data analysis phase of the project. |
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Requirements:Must have taken a college level statistics course. |
| Probabilistic methods of forecasting oil and gas productions | ||||||||||
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Description:This project focuses on using Markov Chain Monto Carlo methods combined with the new Fractional Decline Curve models to forecast the shale gas and oil productions. The result will be very interesting for the oil and gas industry companies and researchers. |
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Requirements:Basic statistical background; Basic coding and programming background; Understanding oil and gas exploration and production process is a plus. |
| Mobile and Wireless Communications | ||||||||||
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Description:This position involves doing research in the area of Mobile and Wireless Communications. Topics include: Mobile Communications Encryption and cryptography in wireless and mobile environment, Location based services and positioning, Mobile multimedia applications, Mobile radio networks, Multimedia QoS and traffic management, pervasive/ubiquitous computing, Power and interference control Wireless Networks Media and content distribution over wireless networks, Mobile ad-hoc networks, Networks convergence and integration, Routing in multihop, ad hoc and sensor networks, Topology control in wireless networks Sensor Networks Dynamic Sensor Networks, Energy Efficient techniques, Localization, Location Tracking of Mobile, Objects, Security of Wireless sensor networks, Time Synchronization, Topology Management, Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks, Wireless Sensor and Actor Networks, Wireless Underground Sensor Networks, Wireless Underwater Sensor Networks |
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Requirements:Qualifications (1) Junior / Senior level standing in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (2) Familiarity one simulation tools such as Matlab, Opnet, or NS2/NS3 Application Please send your resume and copy of your transcript to Dr. Elleithy at Abdelrahman.Elleithy@tamuk.edu or see Dr. Elleithy in his office in person |
| Perceptions of Bullying in Physical Education | ||||||||||
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Description:Data has been collected and results have been analyzed. Work has been presented at a national conference. Literature search being sorted for construction of manuscript to submit for publication. Learning Objectives for Student: (The student will work closely with the professor in observing the constructing the manuscript. In return, the student will gain valuable skills such as: organization, setting a timeline, proofreading, and manuscript submission. This would be extremely beneficial for students who plan to attend graduate school). The student will learn how to: • organize articles for citation • construct an Annotated Bibliography • arrange articles for citation in Reference List • proofread for grammatical & technical errors • read for flow/fluidity of text |
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Requirements:Drive and motivation to learn the writing process. |
| EXERCISE SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD | ||||||||||
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Description:The purpose of the Exercise Science Undergraduate Research Award is to provide the opportunity for undergraduate students in the exercise sciences to gain experience in the research process. This includes organizing and conducting a research project and presenting the findings to peers and/or the professional community. Applications will be evaluated based on the student’s academic performance in their exercise science program, and the willingness of the preferred faculty mentors (s) listed by the student on their application to supervise the student’s project. The latter will be based on the faculty member(s) assessment of the student’s potential to complete research in his/her area of interest. |
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Requirements:Competitive application process restricted to upperclassmen majoring in Exercise Science, Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy, or Exercise Science/Performance Psychology in the Department of Health & Kinesiology, or upperclassmen pursuing a minor in Kinesiology-Exercise Science. Application deadlines: -May Graduates = May 1, the year prior to your graduation = 12 mos in advance (the January before that is actually preferred = 16 mos in advance). -August Graduates = August 1, the year prior to your graduation = 12 mos in advance (the April before that is actually preferred = 16 mos in advance). -December Graduates = December 1, the year prior to your graduation = 12 mos in advance (the August before that is actually preferred = 16 mos in advance). Contact Dr. C.M. Hearon (christopher.hearon@tamuk.edu) for application. |
| Mathematical modeling of CO2 flooding using fractional diffusion equations | ||||||||||
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Description:This project uses fractional diffusion equation to model and simulate the fluid dynamics of CO2 flooding and sequestration in unconventional reservoirs. First, the mathematical model will be built analytically. Then the numerical methods (most likely finite difference method) will be used to numerically solve the equation to get the CO2 pressure and velocities. This is a very interesting topic of the energy industry and environmental engineers. |
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Requirements:Basic fluid physics background; Basic programming background (Matlab or C++ is preferred); Understanding of oil and gas exploration and production process is a plus. |
| Capture Techniques for Maritime Pocket Gophers | ||||||||||
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Description:This is a volunteer position but student can receive possible course credit for Internship. Study area will be in Flour Bluff area of Corpus Christi, Texas. Live capture Maritime pocket gophers by variety of techniques to determine most efficient method of capture. |
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Requirements:Previous trapping skills useful; Willingness to work outdoors under extreme weather conditions. |
| Characterization of Organic Carbon Release in a Groundwater Treatment Biowall | ||||||||||
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Description:Environmental contaminants in groundwater may be treated by subjecting the contaminants to reducing or oxidizing conditions in situ. However, altering the chemistry of the groundwater for treatment can lead to adverse effects in the groundwater downgradient of the in situ treatment. The purpose of this research is to investigate, through lab studies and computer modeling, the groundwater quality downgradient of such in situ treatment in a biowall. |
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Requirements:Basic chemistry laboratory skills, and a willingness to learn new lab skills. |
| Cognitive Psychology Research Experience Laboratory | ||||||||||
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Description:Be part of a research team of graduate and undergraduate students who are conducting research projects that investigate differences in how people think, process information, and how those differences are reflected both in their behavior and their heart rate and brain waves. We conduct a wide range of research • Research on how learning American Sign Language changes the way we remember visual-spatial information and do visual-spatial problem solving tasks. • Research into how growing up bilingual can make you better at filtering out misleading signals and inhibiting making wrong, impulsive responses on a visual-spatial puzzle task. • Research looking at how we make choices in online shopping based on pictures and customer feedback and how our heart rate and brain waves say we are responding to those shopping stimuli. |
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Requirements:If you would like to be considered for membership in this research lab, please contact Dr. Dana Byrd, Associate Professor, to obtain a research application and schedule an interview! Just curious? Dr. Byrd can put you in touch with previous laboratory student researchers who will tell you about their experience in our lab! |
| How Changing Roles Affect Moral Decision-Making | ||||||||||
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Description:The purpose of this research is to determine how changing social and personal roles can change how individuals adopt either a care-based approach to moral judgments or a justice based approach. Research on gender differences in moral reasoning by Clopton and Sorell (1993) supports the idea that moral orientations are not necessarily stable characteristics but rather can be situational. Several types of changing roles will be studied including worker/manager, parent/grandparent, enlisted/officer, etc. |
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Requirements:Highly motivated undergraduate student who wants to obtain skills necessary for graduate school and has a desire to learn about research methods. Will need to conduct online library searches as well as data collection and coding. |
| Effect of envelope on building energy consumption and human comfort: an experimental study | ||||||||||
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Description:Thermal properties of envelope affects building energy consumption and indoor environment quality significantly. In order to quantify these effects, two test cells feature real building characteristics have been designed and built in the COE Architectural Engineering labs. The test cells have configurable facades enabling comparative measurements under the same outdoor weather condition. Students will perform real-time experiments in the test cells to collect energy and comfort related data such as solar radiation, temperatures and light level. Comparison and analysis of the measured data will quantify the impact of façade design options and related controls on indoor environmental conditions and energy use. |
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Requirements:Basic experimental skills for engineering. |
| PhD Student Assistance | ||||||||||
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Description:Student will assist PhD student in collecting data/data samples. The objective of the research is to investigate the affect that reducing agents have contaminant remediation. |
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Requirements:Basic chemistry laboratory skills. However, while previous laboratory work is helpful, the student must be driven and eager to learn. |
| Blood flow simulation in brain aneurysms | ||||||||||
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Description:To better understand the rupture mechanism of brain aneurysms, which is a devastating disease to the patient, we do research in fluid dynamics simulation in 3D geometries obtained from medical scans of brain aneurysms. Vector field analysis of blood flow inside the brain aneurysms can reveal the hemodynamic enviroment of a prone to rupture case. This research requires three steps that involves computational skills and basic medical knowledge: medical image processing, fluid dynamics simulation and analysis. |
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Requirements:Highly motivated to learn, ability to work independently and comfortable working in teams and basic knowledge in mathematics, sicence, and computing. |
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