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Not everyone detests classrooms without windows. However, it is important to realize that significant changes and improvements have been made to the daylight. Benefits of classrooms without windows reported in previous studies include that occupants can use more space for bulletin boards and bookcases, more artificial lighting levels, less noise, lower maintenance costs, and freedom from students' distractions. However, there are many examples in many previous studies that students have better learning skills in classrooms with daylight.

Daylight is a very necessary element for students to achieve their academic abilities, and it is an important factor to students to receive natural light when designing an educational space. Previous studies emphasize light, temperature, air quality and color affect classroom space. While various factors affect students' academic performance, the impact on learning progress in an environment which has the quality of daylight is significant.

The effects of daylight on the classroom are various. One of them is the study of attendance or absenteeism. A number of studies has been conducted to analyze the relationship between students' attendance rates in classrooms with sufficient daylight and those with insufficient daylight. Schools incorporating natural light show higher student and teacher attendance than schools depend on artificial lighting.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jake Son

Educational Studies

Graduate

This is a presentation about the Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Emily Rutter

Department of English

Undergraduate

Due to their high catalytic turnover frequency, [Fe-Fe]-hydrogenase mimic compounds have been suggested as potential replacements for platinum in the catalytic reduction of water into hydrogen for fuel cells which has fueled significant research into these compounds. The natural enzyme is believed to be a three-atom azadithiolate (adt) linked complex. There is an abundance of literature for the two-atom or larger linked mimic compounds, however only a relatively small amount exists which covers the single-atom linked compounds. Through thorough study of the literature, we have been able to successfully synthesize two single atom linked compounds: methanedithiolate (mdt) diironhexacarbonyl and diphenylmethanedithiolate (dpmdt) diironhexacarbonyl, with hopes to apply these routes to synthesize novel compounds. Though we have successfully synthesized these compounds, we have had difficulty with purifying them, always obtaining impure material from the silica gel column. We have successfully replicated the synthesis of these compounds in adequate yields with multiple side-products but have received inconsistent results during purification. One major challenge with these compounds is that these compounds are extremely non-polar, quickly eluting with 100% pentane/hexanes. These compounds are highly soluble in these solvents which complicates attempts at recrystallization. The presentation herein highlights the challenges which we have faced, and the steps taken to successfully synthesize and purify these compounds and plans to apply the learned techniques to synthesizing novel compounds including: di-2-pyridylmethanedithiolate (dpymdt) diironhexacarbonyl and the nitrogen based aminodithiolate (ndt) diironhexacarbonyl.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jesse Tye

Chemistry

Graduate

Like every transportation company around the world, the Indianapolis International Airport is trying to mitigate the difficulties that COVID brings. Specifically, the airport is trying to improve their wayfinding and COVID policy communication for their guests. The current signage has proved to be cluttered and guests are still unsure about where to go at times. Guests have expressed that they are not necessarily worried about the airport being sanitary but more about other guests spreading COVID. This team of consultants is helping the Indianapolis International Airport solve their problem with insufficient wayfinding techniques as well as providing an effective way to communicate new COVID policies to their guests. The System Development Lifecycle was followed, using the Phase-Gate technique. This process included working with the airport and developing multiple documents and charts to help formulate the optimal solution. These documents include a Root Cause Analysis Diagram, Business Process Models (As-Is and To-Be), and full feasibility analysis. The team meets with the airport monthly to discuss about information that could be helpful to the decision-making process. A multiple-criteria decision analysis is used to decide which alternative would be best for the airport by comparing weighted scores for each possible solution. Once the optimal solution is selected, the implementation process will begin. A complete implementation plan will be developed including conversion training, maintenance, and post-implementation review.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fred Kitchens

Information Systems and Operations Management

Undergraduate

Under current Covid-19 circumstances, the Indianapolis International Airport (IIA) saw its operations reduced by 60% of its capacity, which increased the cost-per-passenger of the security process by 600%. Due to the lockdown, business travelers substituted in-person meetings for video conferencing and leisure travelers avoided flying. Despite the low passenger rates, the security checkpoint became a bottleneck for congestion, making the area susceptible to Covid-19 transmission. The problem for the airport security process is balancing social distancing and CDC guidelines while keeping passengers physically secure.  

Over two semesters this project utilized the System Development Life Cycle, following the Waterfall Method. The Planning Phase requires root cause and feasibility analysis, including technical, operational, and economic feasibility. To comprehend the current state of operations, the Analysis Phase utilizes supplemental industry analysis, As-Is system process modeling, system requirements diagrams, and success criteria. The Evaluation of Alternatives Phase features the generation of alternative solutions ranging from faster screening technologies to layout re-design to a TSA Pre-Check incentive program. In the Design Phase, an alternative is selected based on the weighted evaluation matrix chosen by the client. The solution is further refined with To-Be process modeling.   

The project executes the solution in the Implementation Phase, which includes a conversion plan, maintenance plans, and a cost-benefit ratio for the client. The Post Implementation Review has a final review of success criteria and an exit strategy. The IIA is the leading-edge airport in its class for innovation and customer satisfaction. This project aims to satisfy those high standards. 

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fred Kitchens

Miller College of Business

Undergraduate