Arts - Buffalo State College

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Computer Information Systems & Technology
Deflection, Thermal Expansion, Impact and
Rigidity of Textured Metals
Josh Vail, ENT 422: Machine Design II
Faculty Mentor: Professor David Kukulka, Technology
Rigidized Metals specializes in textured metals for industrial and
home use. Textured metals serve a variety of purposes, including,
aesthetics, structural stiffness, sound absorption, and thermal
resistance. Different patterns will result in different deflection,
thermal expansion, impact resistance and rigidity. This is important
when considering the best pattern to choose for a certain application.
Rigidized is looking to develop a test procedure to evaluate the
deflection, thermal expansion, impact resistance and rigidity of
various textured metals. Measurements will be made for a range
of textures, gauges and materials. An evaluation of test results will
be made to determine which patterns perform best under various
design conditions.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VII
Design of a Rack System For a Solar Panel
John Wilson, ENT 422: Machine Design II
Faculty Mentor: Professor David Kukulka, Technology
A rack-mounted system will be designed for the purpose of
holding a solar panel. Some major goals of the rack system for the
solar panel are that it must be completely weatherproof, it must
mount on the eve of a building or on the ground, and the system
must also be durable and cost effective. Project goals for this design
will be to find the most cost effective solution that is safe and easy
to install. Frames are required to be stainless steel and must be
adjustable to accommodate different size solar panels. A racking
system will be designed and then built. As part of this study an
economic analysis of the design will also be presented.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VIII
Design of a Remote-Controlled Friendly
Feline Enclosure
Jonathan DeMay, Electrical Engineering Technology
Faculty Mentor: Professor Stephanie Goldberg, Technology
I designed a portable remote-controlled enclosure that can
humanely trap a domestic or feral cat. The system includes an
embedded microcontroller and transceiver, which allows a user to
position the enclosure door via a wireless control lever. In response
to feedback from feline rescue personnel, I added a feature that
senses the cat’s presence at the rear of the trap to automatically
close the door. The initial design called for the reconfiguration of
an off-the-shelf feline carrier, but I decided to build our functional
prototype from scratch. This allowed me to customize the enclosure
dimensions to meet the recommendations of feline rescue personnel.
To see the design go from a piece of paper to a realistic design in
the period of a summer is very exciting considering that I had to
use electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical engineering
to complete it. I plan to bring the prototype to several pet stores
and local groups to see if there is an interest in the design on a
commercial level. Future work could include a Product Engineering
phase in which the prototype can be refined to incorporate
affordability and reliable operation under extreme weather
conditions.
Presentation Type and Session: Oral – Science, Mathematics
and Technology
Development of Automated Torque Wrench
Tests For Innovative Security Products
Shawn Dunn and Alexander Henry, ENT 422: Machine
Design II
Faculty Mentor: Professor David Kukulka, Technology
McGard is a company based out of Orchard Park, New York,
and well known for their quality-engineered products in the
automotive field. Their wheel locks and lug nuts have provided
major car companies all over the world with anti-theft protection
since the 1960’s. To produce these quality products, extensive
product testing is required. One of the tests performed is an offset
torque test. Improvements to this test include safety and precision.
An automation process will be designed using multiple technologies
such as pneumatics, hydraulics and/or electronics. The purpose of
this project is to design, analyze and fabricate a safe, cost effective
and accurate offset torque test. In order to accomplish this task,
the designs will be computer controlled with live torque and angle
output display. This data will be used to further improve the products
produced by McGard.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VII
Development of National Teaching
Standards For Technology Education In the
US and Its Effect In New York State
Dan Penski, INT 689: Research Design and Methods
Faculty Mentor: Professor John Earshen, Technology
Technology continues to advance at a rapid pace. The influences
of technology have become apparent in every aspect of our society,
including our educational systems. It is often said that in order to
compete effectively as a nation, America must prepare students who
are able to operate effectively within a technologically competitive
world. Not surprisingly, there is a growing public expectation that as
technology advances. America’s classrooms will keep pace. Across
the country, Technology Education (Tech Ed) teachers are charged
with ensuring that their students are technologically literate. The
objective of this study is to characterize the impact of technological
changes on the development of a national Tech Ed curriculum,
and to enumerate the advantages of developing national teaching
standards for Tech Ed to promote and achieve technological literacy.
This study will examine the extent of effect that national Tech Ed
teaching standards are likely to have on student learning, and more
importantly, teaching practices. This study will be limited to the State
of New York. Data will be collected from current high school teachers
and educators as well as other professionals within the field. Primary