MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
2021-2022 MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
Out of the groups below, the following individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as "MINDS Elite Scholars"
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Alexandra Dumas (University of Pennsylvania)
Angela Michelle San Juan (Texas A&M)
Amit Peled (University of Washington)
Krishan Perumal (University of Virginia)
Giuseppina Than (Stony Brook University)
Bethany Williams (Lousiana Tech)
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Alexandra Dumas (University of Pennsylvania)
Angela Michelle San Juan (Texas A&M)
Amit Peled (University of Washington)
Krishan Perumal (University of Virginia)
Giuseppina Than (Stony Brook University)
Bethany Williams (Lousiana Tech)
2021-2022 Teams and Projects
Surgical Stapler for Colorectal Applications
Scholars: Alexandra Dumas (University of Pennsylvania), Andrea McPherson(University of Florida), Fernando Melara Barahona (Florida International University), Krishan Perumal (University of Virginia),Tejaswini Sudhakar (The City College of New York)
Mentors: Asem F. Aboelzahab, PhD (Purdue University), and James Byrne, PhD (Florida International University, ret.)
Prenatal Detection of Congenital Heart Disease
Scholars: Vicky Guan (University of the Pacific), Rishaan Kenkre (University of California, San Diego), Amit Peled (University of Washington), Angela Michelle San Juan (Texas A&M University), Bethany Williams (Louisiana Tech University)
Prenatal Detection of Congenital Heart Disease
Scholars: Vicky Guan (University of the Pacific), Rishaan Kenkre (University of California, San Diego), Amit Peled (University of Washington), Angela Michelle San Juan (Texas A&M University), Bethany Williams (Louisiana Tech University)
Mentors: Sarah Erickson-Bhatt, PhD (Marquette University), and Jeff LaMack, PhD (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Wearable Device for Stroke Detection
Wearable Device for Stroke Detection
Scholars: Nikhil Chilakapati (University of California, San Diego), Diya Jain (Georgia Institute of Technology), Sergio Martin (Purdue University), Jana Mucci (Stevens Institute of Technology), Giuseppina Than (Stony Brook University)
Mentors: Anjelica Gonzalez, PhD (Yale), and Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of Florida)
Self-adjusting Prosthesis
Self-adjusting Prosthesis
Scholars: Dayton Barker (University of Virginia), Maggie "Marjorie" DeMaria (University of Georgia), Aliana Espinoza (University of Miami), Katherine Goberman (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Haleigh Pine (Washington University in St. Louis)
Mentors: Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University), and Kevin Holly, PhD (Mathworks)
Parkinson's Anti Tremor Handle (PATH)
Scholars: Brianna Leung (University of Pennsylvania), Jiyuan Yang (Purdue University - West Lafayette), Isabella Zayas (Case Western Reserve University), Sophea Urbi Biswas (University of Rochester)
Parkinson's Anti Tremor Handle (PATH)
Scholars: Brianna Leung (University of Pennsylvania), Jiyuan Yang (Purdue University - West Lafayette), Isabella Zayas (Case Western Reserve University), Sophea Urbi Biswas (University of Rochester)
Mentors: Jerry Collins, PhD (Vanderbilt University, Alabama A&M University, Ret.), and Bhavit Vora, MS (Johnson and Johnson)
2020-2021 Teams and Projects
2020-2021 MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
Out of the groups below, the following individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as "MINDS Elite Scholars"
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Anthony Gruber II (University of Florida)
Steven La (Binghamton University)
Matthew Quimby (SUNY at Binghamton)
Coulter Ralston (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Anthony Gruber II (University of Florida)
Steven La (Binghamton University)
Matthew Quimby (SUNY at Binghamton)
Coulter Ralston (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
2020-2021 Teams and Projects
The Wrist Assist
Scholars: Mallory Box (University of Florida), Julia Perrotta (Binghamton University), Coulter Ralston (Worcester Polytechnic
Institute), Ian Young (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Mentors: Asem F. Aboelzahab, PhD (Purdue University), and Teresa Murray, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
The 3PD: Point-of-Care Plasmon Prognosis Device
Scholars: Giuseppe Badalamenti (Binghamton University), Justin Hunter Cox (University of South Carolina-Columbia), Maria
Tereza Gamez (University of Illinois at Chicago), Veer Shah (Northeastern University)
Mentors: Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University), and Jeff LaMack, PhD (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Covid-19 Rapid Toothbrush Test
Scholars: Jacob Paul Adams (Louisiana Tech University), Steven La (Binghamton University), Tracey Moyston (University of
Rochester), Matthew Quimby (SUNY at Binghamton)
Mentors: Anjelica Gonzalez, PhD (Yale), and Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of Florida)
Nanoparticle Face Mask Filters for Increased Efficacy and Safety
Scholars: Anthony Gruber II (University of Florida), Tristan Marchena (University of South Carolina), Gillian Miller (Worcester
Polytechnic Institute), Etienne Thiria (University of South Carolina)
Mentors: Jerry Collins, PhD (Vanderbilt University, Alabama A&M University, Ret.) and Kevin Holly, PhD (Louisiana Tech
University)
Scholars: Mallory Box (University of Florida), Julia Perrotta (Binghamton University), Coulter Ralston (Worcester Polytechnic
Institute), Ian Young (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Mentors: Asem F. Aboelzahab, PhD (Purdue University), and Teresa Murray, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
The 3PD: Point-of-Care Plasmon Prognosis Device
Scholars: Giuseppe Badalamenti (Binghamton University), Justin Hunter Cox (University of South Carolina-Columbia), Maria
Tereza Gamez (University of Illinois at Chicago), Veer Shah (Northeastern University)
Mentors: Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University), and Jeff LaMack, PhD (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Covid-19 Rapid Toothbrush Test
Scholars: Jacob Paul Adams (Louisiana Tech University), Steven La (Binghamton University), Tracey Moyston (University of
Rochester), Matthew Quimby (SUNY at Binghamton)
Mentors: Anjelica Gonzalez, PhD (Yale), and Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of Florida)
Nanoparticle Face Mask Filters for Increased Efficacy and Safety
Scholars: Anthony Gruber II (University of Florida), Tristan Marchena (University of South Carolina), Gillian Miller (Worcester
Polytechnic Institute), Etienne Thiria (University of South Carolina)
Mentors: Jerry Collins, PhD (Vanderbilt University, Alabama A&M University, Ret.) and Kevin Holly, PhD (Louisiana Tech
University)
2019 - 2020 MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
Out of the groups below, the following individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as "MINDS Elite Scholars"
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Flynn Liam Anderson (Binghamton University)
Abigail Ayers (Vanderbilt University)
Thinuri Fernando (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Erik Halsband (Arizona State University)
Nathan Hui (Arizona State University)
Katie Merriman (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Darshi Shah (Boston University)
Out of the groups below, the following individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as "MINDS Elite Scholars"
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Flynn Liam Anderson (Binghamton University)
Abigail Ayers (Vanderbilt University)
Thinuri Fernando (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Erik Halsband (Arizona State University)
Nathan Hui (Arizona State University)
Katie Merriman (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Darshi Shah (Boston University)
2019-2020 Teams and Projects
Microfluidic Test for Drug Allergy Diagnostics
Scholars: Tessa Justine Posey (University of South Carolina),Darshi Shah (Boston University), Julia Towne (University of
Maine), Mabel June Xin Kuai Trager (University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth)
Mentors: Asem F. Aboelzahab, PhD (Purdue University), and Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
Microfluidic Arterial Blood Gas Test for Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Scholars: Abigail Ayers (Vanderbilt University), Michael Montgomery Collins (Binghamton University), Mark Maynes (University
of Florida)
Mentor: Jeff LaMack, PhD (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Tele-Rehab Mobile Application
Scholars: Michael DiStefano (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Thinuri Fernando (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Shun Yi
Li (University of Connecticut), Yuexi Liao (Binghamton University)
Mentors: Rupak Dua, PhD (Hampton University), and Bhavit Vora, MS (Johnson & Johnson)
Health Tracking Application with Smart Glucose Monitor
Scholars: Jonathan Clark (University of Connecticut), Mitchell Harling (University of Maine), LaTonya Roberts (Florida
International University)
Mentors: Ruchir Bhatt, PhD (GE Healthcare), and Jerry Collins PhD (Vanderbilt, AL A&M University, Ret.)
Stay Afoot Virtual Reality System for Fall Prevention
Scholars: Alec Vincent Brewer (University of Virginia), Katie Merriman (Milwaukee School of Engineering), and Diego Esteban
Sandoval (University of the Pacific)
Mentors: Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD (Nova Southeastern University), and Kevin Holly, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
Biocompatible Electrode and Lead Wires for a Deep Brain Stimulation Device
Scholars: Flynn Liam Anderson (Binghamton University), Deborah Wood (University of Virginia)
Mentors: Teresa Murray, PhD (Louisiana Tech University), and James Byrne, PhD (Florida International University)
Metal Mesh Delivery Funnel for Breast Implant Surgery
Scholars: Jubin George (University of Arizona), Erik Halsband (Arizona State University), Nathan Hui (Arizona State University) Mentors: Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of South Florida), and Dominic Nathan, PhD (Alpha Eta Mu Beta)
Microfluidic Test for Drug Allergy Diagnostics
Scholars: Tessa Justine Posey (University of South Carolina),Darshi Shah (Boston University), Julia Towne (University of
Maine), Mabel June Xin Kuai Trager (University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth)
Mentors: Asem F. Aboelzahab, PhD (Purdue University), and Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
Microfluidic Arterial Blood Gas Test for Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Scholars: Abigail Ayers (Vanderbilt University), Michael Montgomery Collins (Binghamton University), Mark Maynes (University
of Florida)
Mentor: Jeff LaMack, PhD (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Tele-Rehab Mobile Application
Scholars: Michael DiStefano (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Thinuri Fernando (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Shun Yi
Li (University of Connecticut), Yuexi Liao (Binghamton University)
Mentors: Rupak Dua, PhD (Hampton University), and Bhavit Vora, MS (Johnson & Johnson)
Health Tracking Application with Smart Glucose Monitor
Scholars: Jonathan Clark (University of Connecticut), Mitchell Harling (University of Maine), LaTonya Roberts (Florida
International University)
Mentors: Ruchir Bhatt, PhD (GE Healthcare), and Jerry Collins PhD (Vanderbilt, AL A&M University, Ret.)
Stay Afoot Virtual Reality System for Fall Prevention
Scholars: Alec Vincent Brewer (University of Virginia), Katie Merriman (Milwaukee School of Engineering), and Diego Esteban
Sandoval (University of the Pacific)
Mentors: Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD (Nova Southeastern University), and Kevin Holly, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
Biocompatible Electrode and Lead Wires for a Deep Brain Stimulation Device
Scholars: Flynn Liam Anderson (Binghamton University), Deborah Wood (University of Virginia)
Mentors: Teresa Murray, PhD (Louisiana Tech University), and James Byrne, PhD (Florida International University)
Metal Mesh Delivery Funnel for Breast Implant Surgery
Scholars: Jubin George (University of Arizona), Erik Halsband (Arizona State University), Nathan Hui (Arizona State University) Mentors: Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of South Florida), and Dominic Nathan, PhD (Alpha Eta Mu Beta)
2018- 2019 MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
Out of the groups below, the following individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as “MINDS Elite Scholars”
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Neha Chhugani (University of California San Diego)
Dallin George (University of California San Diego)
Jasmine Jiang (Vanderbilt University)
Kevin Joslin (University of California San Diego)
Madison Stiglich (Clensom University)
Hufsa Tasnim (City College of NY)
Amanda Trevino (Texas A&M University)
Dayita Wable (University of Florida)
Rachel Welscott (Vanderbilt University)
Out of the groups below, the following individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as “MINDS Elite Scholars”
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Neha Chhugani (University of California San Diego)
Dallin George (University of California San Diego)
Jasmine Jiang (Vanderbilt University)
Kevin Joslin (University of California San Diego)
Madison Stiglich (Clensom University)
Hufsa Tasnim (City College of NY)
Amanda Trevino (Texas A&M University)
Dayita Wable (University of Florida)
Rachel Welscott (Vanderbilt University)
2018-2019 Teams and Projects
A Dissolvable, Biodegradable Injected Polymer for the Stimulation of Healing and Stabilization in Rib Fractures
Scholars: Mariana Miller (Clensom University), Hufsa Tasnim (City College of NY), Parker Willmon (Louisiana Tech University) Mentors: Ruchir Bhatt, PhD (GE Healthcare); and Rupak Dua, PhD (Hampton University)
Dual Lens for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Scholars: Madison Stiglich (Clensom University) and Rachel Welscott (Vanderbilt University)
Participant: Edgard Solozano (Florida International University)
Mentors: Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University); and Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of South Florida)
Chlamydia Diagnostic Testing Strip
Scholars: Justin Bartell (Florida State University), Samuel Maquet (College of New Jersey), Pablo Rodriguez (Florida
International University), and Dayita Wable (University of Florida)
Mentors: Sarah Erickson Bhatt, PhD (University of Wisconsin-Madison); and Chang Liu, PhD (University of South Carolina)
Prekitsia: Preeclampsia Monitoring at Home
Scholars: Neha Chhugani (University of California San Diego), Jasmine Jiang (Vanderbilt University), and Amanda Trevino
(Texas A&M University)
Mentors: Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD (Nova Southeastern University); and Jeff LaMack, PhD (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Pain-Reducing Chest Tube
Scholars: Dallin George (University of California San Diego), Vineeth Sama (Clensom University)
Participant: Cesar Roman (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Mentors: James Byrne, PhD (Ret/Florida International University); and Teresa Murray, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
Bandage with Clotting Factors
Scholars: Daniel Bader (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Kevin Joslin (University of California San Diego), Kathryn Smith (Arizona State University)
Mentors: Dominic Nathan, PhD (Alpha Eta Mu Beta) ; and Marcia Pool, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Neonatal Bed Pad Device
Scholars: Saumya Bhatia (University of California San Diego), Saumya Kapoor (University of Florida), and Sydnee Sicherer
(New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Mentors: Jerry Collins PhD, Vanderbilt – Ret/AL A&M University; and Bhavit Vora, MS, Johnson & Johnson
Participants: Tess Grodner (Louisiana Tech University), John Hidalgo (Florida International University)
Mentor: Lee Murfee, PhD, Tulane University
Participants: Katie Montou (Louisiana Tech University) , Kali Chiapetta (Florida International University)
Mentor: Paul Jensen, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
A Dissolvable, Biodegradable Injected Polymer for the Stimulation of Healing and Stabilization in Rib Fractures
Scholars: Mariana Miller (Clensom University), Hufsa Tasnim (City College of NY), Parker Willmon (Louisiana Tech University) Mentors: Ruchir Bhatt, PhD (GE Healthcare); and Rupak Dua, PhD (Hampton University)
Dual Lens for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Scholars: Madison Stiglich (Clensom University) and Rachel Welscott (Vanderbilt University)
Participant: Edgard Solozano (Florida International University)
Mentors: Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University); and Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of South Florida)
Chlamydia Diagnostic Testing Strip
Scholars: Justin Bartell (Florida State University), Samuel Maquet (College of New Jersey), Pablo Rodriguez (Florida
International University), and Dayita Wable (University of Florida)
Mentors: Sarah Erickson Bhatt, PhD (University of Wisconsin-Madison); and Chang Liu, PhD (University of South Carolina)
Prekitsia: Preeclampsia Monitoring at Home
Scholars: Neha Chhugani (University of California San Diego), Jasmine Jiang (Vanderbilt University), and Amanda Trevino
(Texas A&M University)
Mentors: Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD (Nova Southeastern University); and Jeff LaMack, PhD (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Pain-Reducing Chest Tube
Scholars: Dallin George (University of California San Diego), Vineeth Sama (Clensom University)
Participant: Cesar Roman (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Mentors: James Byrne, PhD (Ret/Florida International University); and Teresa Murray, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
Bandage with Clotting Factors
Scholars: Daniel Bader (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Kevin Joslin (University of California San Diego), Kathryn Smith (Arizona State University)
Mentors: Dominic Nathan, PhD (Alpha Eta Mu Beta) ; and Marcia Pool, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Neonatal Bed Pad Device
Scholars: Saumya Bhatia (University of California San Diego), Saumya Kapoor (University of Florida), and Sydnee Sicherer
(New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Mentors: Jerry Collins PhD, Vanderbilt – Ret/AL A&M University; and Bhavit Vora, MS, Johnson & Johnson
2017- 2018 MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
Out of the groups below, the following individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as “MINDS Elite Scholars”
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Karen Ayoub (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Nicholas Colonna (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Charles Anthony Ellis (Louisiana Tech University)
Carlisle Ferguson (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
Angela Hemesath (Arizona State University)
Dalia Khater (University of Texas – Austin)
Schuyler Malenke (University of Iowa)
Russell Martin (University of Iowa)
Amanda Nguyen (Arizona State University)
Noah Yang (University of Toronto)
2016 - 2017 MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
Out of the groups below, the following three individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as “MINDS Elite
Scholars” for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Bradley Hirayama (U of the Pacific)
Joseph Muller (Stony Brook U)
Michael Brooks (UC Davis)
Out of the groups below, the following individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as “MINDS Elite Scholars”
for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Karen Ayoub (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Nicholas Colonna (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Charles Anthony Ellis (Louisiana Tech University)
Carlisle Ferguson (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
Angela Hemesath (Arizona State University)
Dalia Khater (University of Texas – Austin)
Schuyler Malenke (University of Iowa)
Russell Martin (University of Iowa)
Amanda Nguyen (Arizona State University)
Noah Yang (University of Toronto)
2017-2018 Teams and Projects
“BioSense” viral and bacterial biosensor
Scholars: Nicholas Colonna (Georgia Institute of Technology), Charles Anthony Ellis (Louisiana Tech University), Angela
Hemesath (Arizona State University), and Dalia Khater (University of Texas – Austin)
Mentors: Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of South Florida); and Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
Bandage for automatic monitoring of wounds
Scholars: David Clark (Northeastern University), Natalie Mueller (Louisiana Tech University), and Amanda Nguyen (Arizona
State University)
Mentors: John Desjardins, PhD (Clemson University); and Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD (Nova Southeastern University)
Washable Sanitary Wheelchair Cover
Scholars: Karen Ayoub (New Jersey Institute of Technology), and Michelle Tran (Stanford University)
Mentors: Manuel Salinas, PhD (Nova Southeastern University); and James Byrne, PhD (Ret/Florida International University)
Participant: Daniel Forslin (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
MAD-PAD microfluidic device for point of care diagnostics
Scholars: Carlisle Ferguson (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Lauren Herschelman (Northeastern University), Justin Kim
(Stony Brook University), and Netra Rajesh (University of Toronto),
Mentors: Teresa Murray, PhD (Louisiana Tech University); and Dominic Nathan, PhD (Alpha Eta Mu Beta)
Smart Salivary Pacifier Monitor
Scholars: Sage Moreland (University of the Pacific), Lea Polito (Rutgers University), and Noah Yang (University of Toronto)
Mentors: Jeff LaMack, PhD, Milwaukee School of Engineering; and Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD, Nova Southeastern
University
Neonatal incubating waterbed
Scholars: Russell Martin (University of Iowa), Neha Potdar (Virginia Commonwealth University), and Mahum Siddiqui (Stony
Brook University)
Mentors: Marcia Pool, PhD, Univiversity of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; and Mansoor Nasir, PhD, Lawrence Technological
University
QBator: a low cost incubator
Scholars: Schuyler Malenke (University of Iowa), Anagha Krishnan (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Mikaela Rowe
(University of California Davis)
Mentors: Jerry Collins PhD, Vanderbilt – Ret/AL A&M University; and Bhavit Vora, MS, Johnson & Johnson
“BioSense” viral and bacterial biosensor
Scholars: Nicholas Colonna (Georgia Institute of Technology), Charles Anthony Ellis (Louisiana Tech University), Angela
Hemesath (Arizona State University), and Dalia Khater (University of Texas – Austin)
Mentors: Walter Lee Murfee, PhD (University of South Florida); and Bryant Hollins, PhD (Louisiana Tech University)
Bandage for automatic monitoring of wounds
Scholars: David Clark (Northeastern University), Natalie Mueller (Louisiana Tech University), and Amanda Nguyen (Arizona
State University)
Mentors: John Desjardins, PhD (Clemson University); and Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD (Nova Southeastern University)
Washable Sanitary Wheelchair Cover
Scholars: Karen Ayoub (New Jersey Institute of Technology), and Michelle Tran (Stanford University)
Mentors: Manuel Salinas, PhD (Nova Southeastern University); and James Byrne, PhD (Ret/Florida International University)
Participant: Daniel Forslin (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
MAD-PAD microfluidic device for point of care diagnostics
Scholars: Carlisle Ferguson (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Lauren Herschelman (Northeastern University), Justin Kim
(Stony Brook University), and Netra Rajesh (University of Toronto),
Mentors: Teresa Murray, PhD (Louisiana Tech University); and Dominic Nathan, PhD (Alpha Eta Mu Beta)
Smart Salivary Pacifier Monitor
Scholars: Sage Moreland (University of the Pacific), Lea Polito (Rutgers University), and Noah Yang (University of Toronto)
Mentors: Jeff LaMack, PhD, Milwaukee School of Engineering; and Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD, Nova Southeastern
University
Neonatal incubating waterbed
Scholars: Russell Martin (University of Iowa), Neha Potdar (Virginia Commonwealth University), and Mahum Siddiqui (Stony
Brook University)
Mentors: Marcia Pool, PhD, Univiversity of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; and Mansoor Nasir, PhD, Lawrence Technological
University
QBator: a low cost incubator
Scholars: Schuyler Malenke (University of Iowa), Anagha Krishnan (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Mikaela Rowe
(University of California Davis)
Mentors: Jerry Collins PhD, Vanderbilt – Ret/AL A&M University; and Bhavit Vora, MS, Johnson & Johnson
2016 - 2017 MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
Out of the groups below, the following three individuals were selected by mentors for special recognition as “MINDS Elite
Scholars” for demonstrating the qualities of a true team leader and being instrumental to the completion of their project:
Bradley Hirayama (U of the Pacific)
Joseph Muller (Stony Brook U)
Michael Brooks (UC Davis)
2016 - 2017 MINDS Scholar Teams and Projects
iiCGM: The Affordable Alternative to the CGM Market
Implanted, continuous glucose monitor with multiple sensors eliminating
the need for short term calibration with reduced
annual costs
Scholars: Mariela Aponte (LA Tech), Natalie Pilar (Oregon State), Cooper Schwabe (Santa Clara University)
Mentor: Jerry Collins, PhD, Vanderbilt – Ret/AL A&M University
Newborn Death Preventative Diagnostics Neonatal Monitoring Device for Sub-Saharan Africa Device to monitor
health of neonates in low-resource regions increasing survival rates
Scholars: Alexandra Burr (WPI), Edward Ruppel (University of Rochester)
Mentor: Olga Imas, PhD, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Anesthesia Machine with Global Benefits
Develop an anesthesia system to meet the specific needs of healthcare facilities in the developing world
Scholars: Bradley Hirayama (U of the Pacific), Sarabeth Schommer (UC Davis), Matthew Hannula (MSOE)
Mentor: Bryant Hollins, PhD, Louisiana Tech University
iMyo App
Develop an App to revolutionize the way we diagnose muscle and bone injuries
Scholars: Eva Bouzos (Santa Clara U), Michael Brooks (UC Davis), Kelsey Phelan (LA Tech)
Mentor: Marcia Pool, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
A Smart Mattress for Bedridden Patients during Hospitalization
Dual air mattress system to turn bedridden patients without straining clinicians
Scholars: Michael Forthofer (Trine University), Edwina Pun (USC), Logan Capizzi (MSOE)
Mentor: Teresa Murray, PhD, Louisiana Tech University
A Tissue-Engineered Skin Substitute for the Promotion and Monitoring of Healing in Burn Victims
Polymeric skin substitute that contributes to skin healing and contains measuring devices to monitor wound contraction
Scholars: Ivy Fernandes (Santa Clara U), Matthew Ho (UC Davis), Joseph Muller (Stony Brook U)
Mentor: Jeff LaMack, PhD, Milwaukee School of Engineering
An air filter to prevent exposure to smoke, dust and soot and subsequent pneumoconiosis in Ladakh, India
Development of a culturally acceptable air filter that can be worn by women during periods of high exposure to smoke, dust,
and soot to prevent the high rates of pneumoconiosis present in this area
Participants: Jordan Levine (Santa Clara U), Anna Kersey (Trine University), Tristan Ford (U Rochester)
Mentor: Lee Murfee, PhD, Tulane University
annual costs
Scholars: Mariela Aponte (LA Tech), Natalie Pilar (Oregon State), Cooper Schwabe (Santa Clara University)
Mentor: Jerry Collins, PhD, Vanderbilt – Ret/AL A&M University
Newborn Death Preventative Diagnostics Neonatal Monitoring Device for Sub-Saharan Africa Device to monitor
health of neonates in low-resource regions increasing survival rates
Scholars: Alexandra Burr (WPI), Edward Ruppel (University of Rochester)
Mentor: Olga Imas, PhD, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Anesthesia Machine with Global Benefits
Develop an anesthesia system to meet the specific needs of healthcare facilities in the developing world
Scholars: Bradley Hirayama (U of the Pacific), Sarabeth Schommer (UC Davis), Matthew Hannula (MSOE)
Mentor: Bryant Hollins, PhD, Louisiana Tech University
iMyo App
Develop an App to revolutionize the way we diagnose muscle and bone injuries
Scholars: Eva Bouzos (Santa Clara U), Michael Brooks (UC Davis), Kelsey Phelan (LA Tech)
Mentor: Marcia Pool, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
A Smart Mattress for Bedridden Patients during Hospitalization
Dual air mattress system to turn bedridden patients without straining clinicians
Scholars: Michael Forthofer (Trine University), Edwina Pun (USC), Logan Capizzi (MSOE)
Mentor: Teresa Murray, PhD, Louisiana Tech University
A Tissue-Engineered Skin Substitute for the Promotion and Monitoring of Healing in Burn Victims
Polymeric skin substitute that contributes to skin healing and contains measuring devices to monitor wound contraction
Scholars: Ivy Fernandes (Santa Clara U), Matthew Ho (UC Davis), Joseph Muller (Stony Brook U)
Mentor: Jeff LaMack, PhD, Milwaukee School of Engineering
An air filter to prevent exposure to smoke, dust and soot and subsequent pneumoconiosis in Ladakh, India
Development of a culturally acceptable air filter that can be worn by women during periods of high exposure to smoke, dust,
and soot to prevent the high rates of pneumoconiosis present in this area
Participants: Jordan Levine (Santa Clara U), Anna Kersey (Trine University), Tristan Ford (U Rochester)
Mentor: Lee Murfee, PhD, Tulane University
2015 - 2016 Pilot MINDS Scholar Program Teams with Mentors
Participants: Tess Grodner (Louisiana Tech University), John Hidalgo (Florida International University)
Mentor: Lee Murfee, PhD, Tulane University
Participants: Katie Montou (Louisiana Tech University) , Kali Chiapetta (Florida International University)
Mentor: Paul Jensen, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign