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Title: Design of a Genetically Modified Food Database (Semester Unknown) IPRO 318: Food Safety, Genetically-Modified Crops and Protein Engineering IPRO 318 Final Report Sp08
Creator: Miller, Jennifer, Chandrasekharan, Nivedita, Khiabani, Ali, De La Hoz, Andres, Kuebrich, Elizabeth, Mcclelland, Lauren, Patel, Pavan, Peavler, Jennifer, Seo, Hee, Ziegel, Kurt
Date: 2008, 2008-05
Description: Genetically modified crops have come to play an increasingly large role in our daily lives. Unfortunately these crops remain a mystery to much...
Show moreGenetically modified crops have come to play an increasingly large role in our daily lives. Unfortunately these crops remain a mystery to much of the general population. For some, ideas about GM crops are exciting and represent hope for new potential in science and agriculture, for others they represent potential danger, and for others there are simply many unanswered questions. Our goal this semester will be to create a new source of information about GM products and to provide information that will answer the many questions we all have about this important subject. To do this, our objectives will be to: 1. Collect background information in an unbiased and comprehensive manner about laws and regulations regarding genetically modified crops. 2. Gather information about public opinion concerning GM crops. 3. Present facts about the processes and technologies that are used in this industry. 4. Create a database of known genetically modified crops, potential allergens, and traits in order to provide future IPRO’s with a foundation of knowledge concerning GM crops.
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Title: Collaborative Mobile Robot Surveyors (Fall 2003) IPRO 308: Collaborative Mobile Robot Surveyors IPRO308 Fall2003 Final Presentation
Creator: Stein, Sterling Stuart, Cantrell, Case, Collver, Aaron, Reed, Michael, Meyers, Chris, Lau, Sheryl, Yohman, Chance, Roberts, Williams, Stephenson, Garret, Malas, Robert
Date: 2003, 2003-12
Description: Examine the need for error correction Develop means for measuring the distance the robot has traveled Create algorithm to dynamically adjust...
Show moreExamine the need for error correction Develop means for measuring the distance the robot has traveled Create algorithm to dynamically adjust the signals sent to the motors to compensate for deviations
Sponsorship: NA
Project Plan for IPRO 308: Collaborative Mobile Robot Surveyors for Fall 2003 semester
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Title: COATING OF BORON NITRIDE THIN FILM ON TITANIUM
Creator: Huang, Mairui
Date: 2013, 2013-12
Description: To improve the wear resistance of titanium and extend its service life, coating boron nitride thin films on the surface of titanium matrix was...
Show moreTo improve the wear resistance of titanium and extend its service life, coating boron nitride thin films on the surface of titanium matrix was studied in this work. To obtain surface property enhancement, the samples were coated by isothermal sintering at 1000°C – 1400°C in a vacuum furnace for 2h, 4h or 6h. The microstructure of the thin film was investigated employing X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). To identify the composition of interlayers between BN and Ti, EDS analysis was run through the whole reaction zone. It showed that the BN was being consumed, titanium borides (TiB and TiB2), titanium nitride (TiN1-x), and solid solution of nitrogen in titanium (α-Ti (N)) layers formed at the interface between the BN coating and Ti matrix. Correspondingly, the XRD analysis indicated that TiB, TiB2, TiN, and α-Ti(N) phases were presented in good agreement with the EDS result. The layers grew fast in the sintering process which benefited from the fine grain size and highly oriented layers grown in the reaction zone. However, the well-known parabolic diffusional growth is only part of mechanisms for explaining the reactiondiffusion kinetics. The diffusion paths were obtained from the phase sequences at the interface between BN and Ti and thus could be represented on the isothermal section of the B-N-Ti ternary diagram. Moreover, the influence of the sintering temperature and the length of the actual sintering period on the layer sequences and thickness of the reaction zone were investigated. The micro-hardness test results showed that the Ti matrix with deposited BN thin films exhibited significant increased surface hardness. Obviously, the surface hardness xiii rose along with sintering temperature and holding time, and the hardness could be improved over 50%.
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, December 2013
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Title: Affordable and Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements (Semester Unknown) IPRO 325: AffordableandSustainableQualityOfLifeImprovementsIPRO325ProjectPlanSp10
Creator: Collins, Dorothy, Jung, Young, Kimball, Mark, Lange, William, Parks, Nikki
Date: 2010, 2010-05
Description: 3 billion people cook their meals over open fires on primitive stoves inside their homes. Indoor air pollution from those primitive stoves...
Show more3 billion people cook their meals over open fires on primitive stoves inside their homes. Indoor air pollution from those primitive stoves kills 1.5 million people worldwide. Furthermore, indoor air pollution is fifth most costly environmental degradation issue in the Peru. Previous IPRO 325 classes have made stove for Peru. However, the stoves made from previous IPRO 325 classes did not work properly. The purpose of this subteam of the spring 2010 IPRO 325 is to improve the stove and help Peru realistically.
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Title: Suspended Carrier Modulation of High-Q Transmitters
Creator: Troyk, Philip R., Heetderks, William, Schwan, Martin, Loeb, Gerald
Date: 2009-05-11, 1997-12-09
Description: A method for on-off modulation of a transmitter coil current of a high-Q resonant circuit transmitter comprising the steps of sensing a zero...
Show moreA method for on-off modulation of a transmitter coil current of a high-Q resonant circuit transmitter comprising the steps of sensing a zero-crossing of the transmitter coil current and substantially instantaneously interrupting the transmitter coil current, and a high-Q resonant circuit transmitter for carrying out said method.
Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology
Sponsorship: United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
United States Patent
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Title: Audio Quality & Energy Efficiency for Mobile Devices and Intercoms (Semester Unknown) IPRO 344: AudioQualityandEnergyEfficiencyForMobileDevicesandIntercomsIPRO344FinalPresentationSp09
Creator: Barnett, Alex, Gullikson, Kevin, Raza, Mohammad, Aigner, Jeff, Su, Yihan, Craig, Titilayo, Kuo, Steve, Chiles, Jeff, Walker, Alex
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: IPRO 344 began as an investigation into the applications of Class D amplifiers for low-power and high-quality audio devices. This semester’s...
Show moreIPRO 344 began as an investigation into the applications of Class D amplifiers for low-power and high-quality audio devices. This semester’s IPRO will focus on integrating the Class D amplifier into a drive-through order system. In addition to the Class D amplifier, this semester’s team will be investigating high-fidelity microphones, microphone preamplifiers, and speaker mounting.
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Title: Means for Network Computation
Creator: Bock, Frederick C., Cameron, Scott H., Kantner, Harold H.
Date: 1962-09-11
Description: Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent

Title: Tummi Pals (Semester Unknown) IPRO 353: TummiPalsIPRO353FinalPresentationSp09
Creator: Salgado, Christopher, Chachakis, Christopher, Brierley, Philip, Toro, Branden, Anglin, Christopher, Untiveros, Gustavo, Gomez, Fernando, Tai, Hana
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: All 4 Kidz Enterprises is a minority and women-owned business based in Homewood, Illinois. All 4 Kidz Enterprises specializes in providing...
Show moreAll 4 Kidz Enterprises is a minority and women-owned business based in Homewood, Illinois. All 4 Kidz Enterprises specializes in providing multicultural learning aids and children's books with audio CDs for children ages 2 and up. This is done primarily through its "Urban Kidz" series of books. The author, Angela E. Davis, is a retired elementary teacher with a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction/Early Childhood Education. Her passion for educating young people led her to develop a series of books that would be both educational and enjoyable. She is also a frequent visitor to schools, conducting "Meet the Author Day", where she speaks to both students and teachers about realizing their dreams. Angela's mission is to provide young children with books and toys that will enhance their learning and broaden their thinking. To that end, she has developed a concept for a line of learning doll called Tummi Pals. Angela has researched the market and has not found a doll with the attributes of Tummi Pal. Her hope is to fill the void left by the initial excitement of the Cabbage Patch dolls.
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Title: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential Garage Door Operators Using CCD Camera Technology (Spring 2002) IPRO 324: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential garage Door Operator Using CCD Camera Technology IPRO324 Spring2002 Final Presentation
Creator: Henandez, Paulo, Girtley, Jason, Horng, Steven, Saric, Marin, Lee, Seungbi, Aluko, Obadamilola, V., Sandeep, Rami, Amit, Bango, Eric, Meskovic, Alen, Fung, Richard
Date: 2002, 2002-05
Description: Chamberlain is interested in exploring new devices that can enhance the functionality of its garage door operator systems. Residential garage...
Show moreChamberlain is interested in exploring new devices that can enhance the functionality of its garage door operator systems. Residential garage door operators currently utilize an IR emitter and detector pair to identify the presence of an object breaking the "beam". This sensor is used to reduce the risk of a moving garage door striking an object in its path.The IPRO team will investigate the use of an inexpensive CCD camera to replace, and potentially expand, this functionality. The scope of this project will include but not necessarily be limited to: (a) understanding regulatory requirements for devices currently used on operators, and attempting to anticipate how current requirements will be interpreted and or modified to cover this new sensor, (b) identifying optical and electronic requirements to meet anticipated regulatory requirements, (c) examining current patents for devices utilizing similar technology, (d) developing a single sample device optimized for minimum development time and (e) estimating the projected cost for this system, when optimized for functionality, cost and produceability.
Sponsorship: Chamberlain, Inc.
Project Plan for IPRO 324: Enhancing the Functionality of Residential Garage Door Operators Using CCD Camera Technology for the Spring 2002 semester
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Title: A Video Annotation and Indexing System (sequence unknown), IPRO 327 - Deliverables: IPRO 327 Brochure F09
Creator: Dhagam, Karthik, Donchev, Alexander, Homawoo, Sergio, Litas, Alexander, Orlichenko, Anton, Osswald, Christian, Petsod, Jason, Rawlings, Ori, Shaffer, Joshua, Smith, Antoinette, Yates, Andrew, Yu, Hee Jeoung
Date: 2009-12
Description: Much information available on the Web is in video format. The problem with this medium is users cannot comment on particular scenes within the...
Show moreMuch information available on the Web is in video format. The problem with this medium is users cannot comment on particular scenes within the videos and there is no method of searching for specific content within the videos. The team proposes to develop a system that will allow users to make fine-grained comments on scenes within the video and then to use these comments to aid in search within videos.
Deliverables for IPRO 327: A video annotation and indexing system for the fall 2009 semester
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Title: Harvesting & Beneficial Use of Condensate from Air Conditioning Systems, Summer 2011, IPRO 346: IPRO 346-Final Brochure
Creator: Kenward, Joshua, Li, Cheng, Natarajan, Narayan, Patel, Mansi, Rajagopalan, Raksha, Romo-ortiz, Esther, Ruth, Anthony, Tapia, Rene
Date: 2011-06-17, 2011-07
Description: In an age where sustainability and “going green” have reached an all time high in both the media, and in politics, new initiatives are being...
Show moreIn an age where sustainability and “going green” have reached an all time high in both the media, and in politics, new initiatives are being explored more than ever before. Many of these initiatives would require drastic changes both in the way corporations do business, and in the way average citizens live their lives. However, there are initiatives which require very little change in lifestyle and business practice, and potentially represent great savings to those who choose to implement them. Like its predecessors, IPRO 346 aims to raise public awareness of the recycling and reuse of condensate produced by air-conditioning systems. This condensate is a byproduct of all AC units, and is currently sent straight to the sewer. Studies conducted by previous IPROs have not only indicated great potential for this initiative, but have also shown a great deal of public interest. Unfortunately, they have also revealed government policies and city codes which greatly restrict the use of this abundant resource. The aim of IPRO 346 is to work towards a change in these policies through the demonstration of a viable system. Members of the team equipped with a model of the systems we propose will meet with public officials, and others interested in the system, demonstrating its potential in hopes of getting policies in place which would allow such a system to be implemented. The IPRO has two main objectives: the development of a prototype and model for demonstration, and the marketing of the idea through the use of both social networks, and presentations to anyone interested. It is the aim of this team, that the accomplishment of these goals will result in both public demand for AC condensate recycling systems, and public policies which allow their use.
Harvesting & Beneficial Use of Condensate from Air Conditioning Systems, Summer 2011, 346
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Title: Design of the Stadium (semester?), IPRO 335: United Center Replacement IPRO 335 Midterm Report F06
Creator: Johnson, Drew, Clemens, Natalie, Jarog, Arkadiusz, Leingang, Sarah, Uchanski, Artur, Medina, Jorge, Ramirez, Julio, Sanchez, Gerardo, Tam, Chi Hang, Wang, Nathan, Dantapalli, Sushma, Kuyken, Scott, Campbell, Keith, Griffin, Timothy, Kennedy, Thomas, Marcus, Zander, Parikh, Harshill
Date: 2006-12, 2006-12
Description: This semester IPRO 335, Capstone Design, continues placing its efforts in designing the most innovative and creative architectural and...
Show moreThis semester IPRO 335, Capstone Design, continues placing its efforts in designing the most innovative and creative architectural and structural design from senior undergraduate and graduate students. The same project from last semester, the New United Center, will be analyzed, explored, and redesigned in detail to meet new requirements. The primary goal in this semester long project is to implement the knowledge and new techniques learned at IIT along with the experience from individual members in order to create a unique and superior product. Most of the basic design was completed last semester; nevertheless there are many areas that must be designed or some portions that will be modified.
Deliverables for IPRO 335: Design of the Stadium for the Fall 2006 semester
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Title: Alternative Meropolitan Power Strategy (Semester Unknown) IPRO 302: Alternative MetropolitanPowerStrategyIPRO302Poster1Sp10
Creator: Alsharief, Yagoob, Ballard, Ray, Crites, Sarah, Drecoll, Daniel, Klug, Allen, Goliya, Akshay, Frey, Brent, Marshall, Ray, Min, Hee-jong, Qiu, Li, Zajkowska, Urszula
Date: 2010, 2010-05
Description: e federal government is considering mandating a 20% renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Currently, the City of Chicago uses less than 3% of...
Show moree federal government is considering mandating a 20% renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Currently, the City of Chicago uses less than 3% of electricity from renewable energy. Our goal is to produce a hypothetical design for renewable energy to account for 20% of the City of Chicago’s electricity needs
Sponsorship: Sargent and Lundy
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Title: Container Filling Machine
Creator: Bardy, Peter J., Siegelman, Abraham
Date: 1959-08-25
Description: Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent

Title: Method and Appartus for Passive Mapping
Creator: Kazel, Sidney
Date: 2009-04-27, 1971-02-02
Description: Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute
United States Patent

Title: Zero ComunIITy (Semester Unknown) IPRO 358: GreenLeafParkIPRO358ProjectPlanSp11
Creator: Weege, Alec, Scatchell, Anthony, Gut Ierrez, Antonio, Yanyshyn, Iryna, Allen, John, Hasbrouck, Joshua, Leach, Samantha, Czapla, Sarah, Lai, Se Yen, Lee, Sukmin, Xiao, Ying
Date: 2011, 2011-05
Description: Our team desires to create a plan that enables living in a sustainable manner at an affordable price. To do that, we are using a site in...
Show moreOur team desires to create a plan that enables living in a sustainable manner at an affordable price. To do that, we are using a site in Evanston as the basis for a design that minimizes energy consumption while still being an attractive marketable solution to current home buyers within the city. Ideally we will design a model community which will challenge conventions within the fields of design, planning, engineering, and everyday living and also serve as an example to Chicago-area municipalities about the benefits of affordable sustainable planning and design.
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Title: Designing Affordable Energy, Water, And Shelter Solutions For The World's Poor (Semester Unknown) IPRO 325: DesigningAffordableWater,Energy,and ShelterSolutionsIPRO325BrochureSp09
Creator: Khalil, Shezami, Lee, Sang Hwa, Leposavic, Milos, Lee, Jeonghun
Date: 2009, 2009-05
Description: There are currently around 40 million people living in urban slums without adequate water and sanitation in India. In addition, there is no...
Show moreThere are currently around 40 million people living in urban slums without adequate water and sanitation in India. In addition, there is no sewage system in urban slums and water is not being recycled. In a particular slum in Mumbai that we are looking at, people need to walk to the foothill 2km away in order to get water. It takes a lot of time to carry su cient amount of water for a family for daily use. Water obtained in this way is primarily used for washing. Since there is no private place for people to wash, people often wash themselves on the street and the water is simply wasted. Our team attempted to address two main issues for this semester. Firstly, we tried to provide people with clean and private facility for washing while allowing the water to be recycled. Secondly, we tried to make transporting water easier and more e cient by developing a device that allows you to carry water on your back.
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Title: Project InfoMoto (Summer 2011) IPRO 308: Project InfoMoto IPRO308 Summer2011 Poster1
Creator: Hussain, Faraz, Sarsfield, Corey, Wang, Haochen, Perkis, Jeff, Charles, Joe, Siva, Arun
Date: 2011, 2011-07
Description: Currently, some motorcycles have the ability to collect information about the performance of the vehicle. However, this information may not be...
Show moreCurrently, some motorcycles have the ability to collect information about the performance of the vehicle. However, this information may not be easily accessible to the rider or mechanic of the bike and may also not be presented in an easily understood format. The equipment used to gather this data is generally not inexpensive as well. IPRO 308 intends to develop an affordable device called motoPro which firstly, will gather and record important information during a motorcycle trip and secondly, display that data in a user-friendly, understandable format. This data can be described as a rider profile. The rider profile will not only be useful for improving the safety and performance of the rider, but will also benefit the mechanic and also possibly the manufacturer of the motorcycle. Team motoPro completed initial technological and consumer research during this 2011 summer semester. The team investigated current technology to see what solutions it may provide, began obtaining some hardware components for prototype research and also began interviewing members of the motorcycle community in order to gain valuable insights to use for the device. Some members of the team also completed the Basic Riding Course offered through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in order to become more familiar with riding a motorcycle. The project will continue into the 2011 fall semester and the team will continue consumer and technology research, create a compelling story with which to attract a sponsor and continue prototyping.
Sponsorship: IIT Inter Professional Collaboratory
Project Plan for IPRO 308: Project InfoMoto for the Summer 2011 semester
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Title: Development of a Real Time Information System (Semester Unknwon) IPRO 342: DevelopmentOfARealTimeInformationSystemIPRO342MidTermPresentationSu09
Creator: Davis, Derrick, Sarendran, Prashanthan, Kasa, Matt, Roraff, Jonathan, Sohal, Atinderpal, Mathes, Peter, Kai Tan, Jing, Cordell, Jackson
Date: 2009, 2009-07
Description: Midwest Steel & Services, a growing company, needs assistance in expanding its business software and creating the means to provide a better...
Show moreMidwest Steel & Services, a growing company, needs assistance in expanding its business software and creating the means to provide a better real-time information system. Improved cost controls, purchasing capabilities and job tracking are among the specific issues the company faces. Accessing and sharing the information emanating from these activities will enable the company’s management practices to make better decisions and significantly contribute to business growth. The company's present software and internal processes are insufficient to meet their current and future business needs. The company has asked for the assistance of IPRO 342 to improve this issue. The IPRO team will review and evaluate the current situation and make necessary changes to enhance accuracy and productivity of the data management system. This assessment will come from both a system review as well as interviews of Midwest Steel staff. We will periodically travel to the company to gather information about them and present our findings.
Sponsorship: Midwest Steel & Services
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Title: Friendly Forces Finder (Semester Unknown) EnPRO 350: FriendlyForcesFinderEnPRO350ProjectPlanF10_redacted
Creator: Conover, Stephen, Braband, Jim, Clovsky, Aaron, Hoylman, Phillip, Hutchins, Sarah, Kawa, Konrad, Bohac, Adam, Roa, Carlos, Wendt, Kevin, Boschert, Drew, Tejada, Saek, Stogner, Jason
Date: 2010, 2010-12
Description: Develop a system that provides a hands-free, networked navigational aid with team tracking capabilities and to develop a market entrance...
Show moreDevelop a system that provides a hands-free, networked navigational aid with team tracking capabilities and to develop a market entrance strategy.
Sponsorship: 3F
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