South Carolina State University students recently presented innovative research projects that they have been diligently working on during the STEM-T Showcase.
The annual showcase, hosted by the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Transportation, allows students and faculty to network and find new opportunities in the STEM-T world.
“The STEM-T Showcase is dedicated to showcasing the research capabilities of our college,” said Dr. Courtney Thomas, an assistant professor of biochemistry. “I’d like to highlight a student from last year’s event who came and
Eric Osei
Eric Osei’s research deals with developing computer vision and sensor models for parking facilities using machine learning techniques.
“My aim is to reduce traffic congestion,” Osei said. “I was inspired to do this research when I went to New York, and it was difficult to find parking spaces. I know we have things for GPS like Google Maps, but what about parking? We have apps to tell you where to go but once you get there, sometimes it’s hard to find parking.”
The main objective of his research is to design and implement computer vision models that can accurately detect vehicles in parking lots. He also plans to employ machine learning algorithms that can analyze parking patterns and predict occupancy to facilitate dynamic space allo-
Joshua Taylor and Jaleel Johnson
Joshua Taylor and Jaleel Johnson’s research analyses the dynamics of cyber-attacks, specifically de-authentication, and the importance of having barriers like two-step verification to protect an individual’s personal information online.
According to Taylor and Johnson, de-authentication manipulates the flow of users’ internet connections by disrupting the Wi-Fi access of wireless access points and vulnerable devices connected to the internet.
The objective of their research is to get users to get a deeper understanding of the implementation of de-authentication attacks, their potential impact on network availability and security, and strategies for mitigation.
“I think it’s important for us
spoke with MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina) who’s here today as a recruiter for MUSC because he received a full-time job offer during last year’s STEM-T showcase.
“So, this is a great opportunity for students, other universities, faculty and staff to learn about the research capabilities of this school, just to show what we can do and to get other students interested in working in our labs,” Thomas said.
Oral and poster presentations were given by both students and faculty. The SC State College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Transportation welcomed about 14
universities and companies to set up recruitment tables and introduce SC State STEM-T students to various internship and fellowship opportunities.
The companies and universities also had the opportunity to give PowerPoint presentations and facilitate panel discussions so students could learn more about those opportunities. A networking luncheon was also held for students to get to know the professionals and recruiters in a more intimate space.
Presenters were proud to share their research and how it can help enlighten individuals on campus and across the country.
