Expo Competition

eCS Student Project Innovation Expo 2024

Final Round

The final round of the Expo Competition features selected finalist teams presenting their projects in front of judges and attendees.

April 26, 2024 | 9:00AM - 11:00AM
TSU Pavilion, California State University, Fullerton

 

Presentation Skills Workshops

Join us for two Presentation Skills Workshops tailored for participants of the 2024 ECS Student Project Innovation Expo. These workshops aim to enhance your presentation abilities, equipping you with the skills needed to effectively showcase your projects. All student team members are encouraged to attend one of the sessions:

Workshop 1: Date: April 9, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: SGMH 1308

Workshop 2: Date: April 11, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: SGMH 1109

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your presentation skills and make a lasting impression at the Expo!

ECS Student Project Innovation Expo 2024 Competition - Finalists

 

Civil and Environmental Engineering

  1. Model-Sized Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Wall (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Wirth)
  2. Comprehensive Service Life Model of Pumice Based High-Performance Concrete (HPC) Mixtures Utilizing Life365 and Korozeeneck (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ghosh)
  3. AISC Steel Bridge (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Naish)

Computer Science

  1. AI Mind Companion (Faculty Advisor: Professor Shin)
  2. TrueMe (Faculty Advisor: Professor McKenzie)
  3. Evaluating an approach to identify food-related tweets on X (Twitter) (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Panangadan)
  4. Predicting Facial Harmony through Machine Learning (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bein)
  5. Phocrastination: A Game-Based Approach to Assessing and Classifying Academic Procrastination In College Students (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bein)
  6. Titan Campus AR: A New Interaction in CSUF Campus Exploration (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jin)

Electrical & Computer Engineering

  1. Orbital Labs - Sub-Orbital Launch and Recovery System for Microgravity Experiments (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Choi)
  2. Digital Dough-Light (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Faller)
  3. Multisystem Assistance Automotive System (Faculty Advisor: Dr. George)
  4. Joint Ranged Sky Mapper (Faculty Advisor: Dr. George)

Mechanical Engineering

  1. Happy Helper (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lee)
  2. Titan Green – H2 Boat (Faculty Advisor: Dr. James)
  3. Infrastructure Inspection (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lee)
  4. 4-D Drone (Faculty Advisor: Dr. James)

Legacy Projects

  1. TitanSat (Faculty Advisor: Dr. James)
  2. Titan Racing Baja (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mayoral)
  3. Titan Aero (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robson)
  4. Titan Racing Formula (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mayoral)

Corporate-Sponsored Projects

  1. Edwards Lifesciences – Tissue Characterization of the Heart (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lee)
  2. Edwards Lifesciences –  Compressive Creep Tester (Faculty Advisor: Dr. James)
  3. Edwards Lifesciences –  Underwater DIC (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robson)
  4. Disney – Space Mountain Rocket Weight Control (Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lee)
 

Judging Information & Judge Responsibilities

The judging panel consists of external industry professionals and ECS faculty members who are committed to being present at the Expo for judging activities from 8:30AM to 11:30AM on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Judges evaluate projects based on criteria such as problem statement clarity, design process, prototype/display quality, creative ability, and overall presentation quality. Please refer to the rubric for the evaluation criteria used in both the preliminary and final rounds of the competition.

Judging RubricPDF File Opens in new window

Award Categories & Prize Amounts

Overall Best Project | $2000
Overall 1st Runner-Up | $1500
Overall 2nd Runner-Up | $1000
Honorable Mention | $500
Best Project in Civil Engineering | $500
Best Project in Electrical & Computer Engineering | $500
Best Project in Computer Science | $500
Best Project in Mechanical Engineering | $500
Best Legacy Project | $500
Most Innovative Project of the Year | $750 (NEW)
Best Corporate-Sponsored Team | $750 (NEW)

Submission Categories

Civil Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Legacy Projects

Corporate-Sponsored Projects

Specific Instructions to the Student Participants of the Expo Competition

The final round of the competition is fast approaching, and we're excited to see your projects come to life. Below are specific instructions for student participants to ensure a smooth and successful event:

  1. Setup Time: The competition floor will be open for setup from 7:00 AM until 8:30 AM. Please arrive promptly to set up your projects and posters. Project team numbers have already been pre-assigned, and teams must set up their projects in the pre-assigned locations only.
  2. Dress Code: Student participants are expected to dress in business or business-casual attire. This includes attire such as a dress shirt, slacks or a skirt, and dress shoes.
  3. Competition Judging Time: The judging panel, consisting of external industry professionals and ECS faculty members, will commence judging at exactly 9AM. Judges will visit the teams and conduct interviews at the respective project locations.
  4. Interviews: Be prepared for interviews at your project location. Each project team will be interviewed by a minimum of 3 judges. The judging rubric will be used to evaluate your project based on various criteria.
  5. Duration: The competition will run until 11AM. It's crucial for finalists to be available at their project locations for the entire duration of the competition.
  6. Materials: Ensure you have all the necessary equipment and materials for your interviews. This includes any prototypes, displays, or multimedia presentations.

We wish all finalists the best of luck in the final round of the competition. Your hard work and dedication have brought you this far, and we're excited to see your innovative projects shine at the Expo.

Please review the map of the TSU Pavilion below, which shows the setup locations for finalist teams. Each team has been assigned a specific location for their project showcase. Familiarize yourself with the map to ensure a smooth setup process on the day of the competition. We look forward to your participation and the success of the final round of the Expo Competition.

EXPO COMPETITION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Questions? Email the Center for Collaborative Research and Prototype Development (CCRPD) at ccrpd@fullerton.edu.

 

TRACK 4

You must register to attend Track 4.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Timeslot Project Title Department/Program
9:30am  Self-Playing Acoustic Guitar Electrical Engineering
9:50am The Quadster Electrical Engineering
10:10am  Multipurpose solar powered sound system  Electrical Engineering
10:30am  Wheelchair Safety Mechanical Engineering
10:50am  Water Purification Mechanical Engineering
11:10am  Fullerton Arboretum Misting Team Mechanical Engineering
11:30am  Sunflower Solar Tracker Mechanical Engineering
11:50am  Retractable Stepping Board Mechanical Engineering
12:10pm Beach Cleaner Mechanical Engineering
12:30pm Solar Decathlon Mechanical Engineering
12:50pm Smart High Efficiency Wind Turbine for Highways with algae filter Mechanical Engineering

TRACK 5

You must register to attend Track 5.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Timeslot Project Title Department/Program
9:30am  Wheelie Walker Mechanical Engineering
9:50am Stair climbing trolley Mechanical Engineering
10:10am  R.A.M. (Rope Ascending Machine) Mechanical Engineering
10:30am  Shopping bag carrier Mechanical Engineering
10:50am  Height Adjustable NICU Baby Crib Mechanical Engineering
11:10am  3D printed Prosthetic Hand Mechanical Engineering
11:30am  Study on Augmented Reality in SMART Interactive Learning and Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering
11:50am  Smart and Mobile Bathing Apparatus Mechanical Engineering

The annual ECS Showcase is a prestigious event that assembles outstanding capstone and senior design projects from across each of ECS’s departments of Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.