ISyE Department Hosts First Student Research Symposium Celebrating Innovation
Inaugural ISyE Student Research Symposium

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The inaugural Student Research Symposium by the ISyE department took place on May 1st, featuring keynote speaker Professor Raed Al Kontar from the University of Michigan. The event showcased student research through a poster session and professional development panels, culminating in awards for outstanding projects in both undergraduate and graduate categories.
- 01The symposium featured a keynote lunch presentation by UW-ISyE alumnus Professor Raed Al Kontar.
- 02Best Undergraduate Poster winners included Seba Al Tawfiq and Bohan Jia for their work on cognitive responses to cyberattacks in surgery.
- 03Best Graduate Poster winner Wei Li focused on inkjet printing technology for microelectronics in microgravity.
- 04The event included professional development panels aimed at preparing future engineers.
- 05The People's Choice Award was given to Annika Alva and Dhruv Vir for their research on team positioning in robotic-assisted surgery.
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On May 1st, the Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) department hosted its inaugural Student Research Symposium, celebrating student innovation and research. The event commenced with a keynote lunch presentation by Professor Raed Al Kontar, a notable alumnus from the University of Michigan. Following the keynote, attendees engaged in a vibrant poster session where undergraduate and graduate students showcased their cutting-edge research projects. The symposium concluded with two professional development panels designed to equip the next generation of engineers with essential skills. Awards were presented to the top poster presentations, recognizing outstanding student work. The Best Undergraduate Poster award went to Seba Al Tawfiq and Bohan Jia for their research titled “Hacked on the Table – Cognitive and Communication Responses to Simulated Cyberattacks in Surgery.” Ania Gugulski secured second place for her EEG investigation in human-robot interactions. In the graduate category, Wei Li won first place for his work on electrohydrodynamic inkjet printing technology for microelectronics in microgravity. The People's Choice Award was awarded to Annika Alva and Dhruv Vir for their research on team positioning in robotic-assisted surgery.
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The symposium provides a platform for students to showcase their research, enhancing their academic and professional development.
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