Schedule

GROUP 1 -  Opening Remarks by Prof. Colleen Bringman 
Hilton Garden Inn, Grand Ballroom
Moderators: Braeden Harrell and George Elias

8:00 am
Team 18

CTrack: Automated CT Dosage Tracking for Clinical Trials  
Suvraj Grewal, Michael Duax, Kenna Vanorny, Guillermo Ng Yi

Mentor: Benjamin Thomas

Developed a web-module to automate CT dose tracking enhancing accuracy and efficiency in clinical trials

8:18 am
Team 15

X-Ray Marks the Spot  
Felicity Dorn, Jake Kitzmann, Samantha Korfist, Gianna Vitale 

Mentor: Dr. Gustavo Andrade 

Developed a radiopaque ink for CT-guided procedures to enhance localization and reduce time

8:36 am
Team 8

Oxygen-Enhanced MRI Gas Delivery System 
Chase Porter, Eva Hayes, Charlie Killian, Sofia Espinoza 

Mentors: Dr. Fain, Dr. Puliyakote, Dr. Mcintosh, Keegan Staab

MRI-compatible system that rapidly switches inhaled gases—achieving over 99% replacement in 5 seconds—to improve the accuracy and resolution of lung imaging

8:54 am
Team 10

OpenFold Web: A Web Interface for Simplified Protein Structure Prediction

KJ Foster-Middleton, Ellyse Froehlich, Emmy Liu, Nick Mathews

Mentor: Dr. Mallory Tollefson

Developed a prototype web interface for the OpenFold AI software package to reduce the installation challenges and computational barriers to performing protein structure prediction

9:12 am
Team 12

Pulse Guide: CPR Feedback Application 
Cole Swanson, Faith Maue, John Pope, Mukundan Kasturirangan

Mentor: Matthew McDonnell

Developed an iPhone and Apple Watch application that gives CPR responders live feedback on compression depth and rate

9:30 amShort Break

 

GROUP 2 
Hilton Garden Inn, Grand Ballroom
Moderators: Braeden Harrell and George Elias

9:45 am
Team 9

 

Bike Buddy: An Awareness Biking Tool for Kids  

Nikhil Herdt, Nirvik Mitra, Ashwin Dervesh

Mentor: Ryan Dusil 

Created an AI-driven device that can be attached to any bicycle to alert children to nearby cars, pedestrians, and other potential hazards

10:03 am
Team 2

Optimizing Bioink Production  

Olivia Lynch, Lillian Schmidt, Hailey Steffen, Hannah Vogts Mentors: Tori Drapal, Ph.D., and Heather Decker, CTO 

Developed a lyophilization (freeze-drying) container to increase the production rate of bioink

10:21 am
Team 3

Dental Caries Simulator
Isabel Zayed, Nicholas Moore, Lizzy Korczak, Seiji Stanford

 Mentor: Dr. Robert Bowers

Developed a dental research device to simulate oral conditions and promote cavity progression to improve understanding of their development and intervention methods

10:39 am
Team 11

Insulin Prevention and Management
Ean Cummings, Thomas Parisi, Luke Ryon

Mentor: Luke Ryon

Developed a device that preserves the potency of insulin while providing a better management experience for insulin users

11:00 amReview of Groups 1 & 2 Design Prototypes
12:00 pmBreak for lunch

 

GROUP 3
Hilton Garden Inn, Grand Ballroom

Moderators: Braeden Harrell and George Elias

12:45 pm
Team 1

Promote: Addressing Range of Motion after Foot and Ankle Surgery 
Nolan Schonhorst, Jacob Papesh, Melaina Stapley, and Grayson Talaski

Mentor: Brian Garvey

Created a wearable device and mobile application to assess and track post-operative range of motion in patients recovery from ankle reconstruction procedures

1:03 pm
Team 4

FlexiPlay: The Versatile Tray Solution for Wheelchair Users 
Gabby Wagy, Alex Cochrane, Matt Lufrano 

Mentor: Brett Johnson

Designed a durable, adjustable tray for pediatric wheelchair user that supports eye gaze devices, allows independent tilt, and withstands daily physical demands

1:21 pm
Team 5

PlayPath: An Accessible Play Therapy Tool 
Aimee Carpio, Sam Cox, Blake Kellison, Marissa Miller

Mentor: Rose Hedges, DNP, RN

Developed an accessible video game integrated with a physical board replica to promote engagement in play therapy sessions for a young patient with Canavan Disease

1:39 pm
Team 6

Zip Buddy: Interactive Zipper Tool  

Beyza Ilerisoy, Fatma Ilerisoy, Jordan Mimms, Jewel Peter

Mentor: Rose Hedges, DNP, RN 

 

A way to teach children with motor and developmental delays how to connect zippers using interactive feedback to promote independence in dressing

1:57 pm
Team 13

Remote Feedback Post-Stroke Rehabilitation  
Jared Gilliam, Charley Dunham, Sullivan Bryant

Mentor: Prof. Deema Totah

Developed a cable driven hand exoskeleton to provide remote physical therapy for hand-mobility complications

2:15 pmShort Break

 

GROUP 4

Hilton Garden Inn, Grand Ballroom

Moderators: Braeden Harrell and George Elias

2:30 pm
Team 17

Cycle MS: An Adaptive Biking Solution  
Em Atkinson, Quincy Fendor, Luke Grandgenett

Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Andersen 

Developed bike pedal and seat modifications to improve cycling for multiple sclerosis patients

2:48 pm
Team 7

ErgoConnect: An Adjustable Ergonomic Handle to Enhance Perfusion Pump Handling 
Juliann Grubisic, Max Faith, Naisha Jhaveri-Cruz, Brian Huynh

Mentor: Lindsey Stickler

An adjustable ergonomic handle that can secure onto the side of a perfusion pump for easier pushing and maneuverings to reduce user strain

3:06 pm
Team 14

Simulation Technology for Otolaryngologists  
Ida Behnami, Colette Nowers, Fritz Spencer, Nolan Yoerger

Mentor: Dr. Michelle Higgins

Created a molded temporal bone model that provides the user with feedback when in close proximity to the facial nerve

3:24 pm
Team 16

Ear We Go!  
Andres Valdez Perez, Claire Graham, Ryan Dietz, Naina Miranda
Mentor: Parker Reineke

Utilized adhesive to create a novel fixation approach to robotic guided cochlear implant surgery

3:45 pmReview of Groups 3 & 4 Design Prototypes
4:45 pmEnd of afternoon session