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Math and Computer Science Majors Present at URAC

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Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Westminster College’s Drinko Center for Experiential Learning hosted the 10th Annual Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration (URAC) this spring. Oral presentations, poster sessions, and concurrent student speakers highlighted student research throughout various disciplines. This showcase for student creative and research efforts featured the work of nearly 300 Westminster students who presented posters, oral presentations, documentaries, art projects, and performances.

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department is proud to announce that the following departmental students who presented at URAC this year:

  • Trevor Arrigoni, mathematics, presented “Roulette Curves with a Three-Dimensional Twist.” His advisor was Dr. Natacha Fontes-Merz.
  • Julie Bearer, mathematics and economics, presented “Using Linear Programming and Modern Portfolio Theory to Find Best Portfolios for Given Risk.” Her advisor was Dr. David Offner.
  • Stephanie Burkus, mathematics, presented “Continued Fractions.” Her advisor was Dr. David Offner.
  • Nicholas Caiazza, mathematics and computer science, presented “Mathematicians Study Minimal Surface Area in the World of Bubbles Advisor.” His advisor was Dr. Natacha Fontes-Merz. Prize: Third Place
  • Charles Cratty, mathematics, presented “Pattern Avoidance in Double Lists.” His advisor was Dr. Natacha Fontes-Merz.
  • Torey DeAngelis, mathematics, presented “Matroids and Group Theory.” His advisora were Dr. David Offner and Dr. Natacha Fontes-Merz.
  • Brittany Erbe, mathematics, presented “Power Law Distributions Using Twitter Data.” Her advisor was Dr. David Offner.
  • Carl Greene, broadcast & digital communications, presented “The Secret After-life of Batteries.” His advisor was Dr. Carolyn Cuff.
  • John Griebel, computer science, presented “Evolving Complex Robot Behaviors in Real Time With Genetic Programming.” His advisor was Dr. David Shaffer.
  • Nicholas Hainsey, computer science and mathematics, presented “Practical Hierarchical Temporal Memory for Time Series Prediction Computer Science.” His advisor was Dr. David Shaffer. He also presented “Vertex Pursuit Game Under Variable Speed Players Mathematics.” His advisor was Dr. David Offner. 
  • Rachael Huff, computer science, presented “Alternate Solution to Instant-Insanity.” Her advisor was Dr. Carolyn Cuff.
  • Isaiah Morgenstern, physics major and mathematics minor, presented “The Polarization of Skylight.” His advisor was Dr. Craig Caylor.
  • Benjamin Parker, computer science, presented “GPS Adventure: Web Portal For Virtual Geocaching.” His advisor was Dr. David Shaffer.
  • Brandon Saber, mathematics, presented “Recommendation Systems.” His advisor was Dr. David Offner.
  • Olivia Sniezek, molecular biology major and mathematics minor, presented “The 3n + 1 Conjecture.” Her advisor was Mr. James Anthony. Prize: First Place
  • Nicholas Verno, computer information systems, presented “Evaluating the Viability of Online Learning Systems.” His advisor was Dr. Terri Lenox.
  • Christijana Vucenovic, mathematics, presented “Flame Fractals - How Math Can Save Your Life.” Her advisor was Mr. James Anthony.

For more information about the mathematics and computer science department, contact Dr. Lenox at lenoxtl@westminster.edu or 724-946-7289.