Innovation Program
The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science is introducing a new program to cultivate student innovation: the Innovation Program. You bring the idea and the motivation to see it through and the College will provide the resources.
An innovation review panel, appointed by Dean Su, will select a limited number of projects for award (up to $1,000 each) based upon innovation, opportunity for student learning, and potential impact. Successful projects may be eligible for up to $3,000 in additional funding.
Learn more: Funding student ideas, fostering ingenuity
For Spring 2012, the Innovation Council selected the following proposals for funding:
Proposals funded for Spring 2012:
| Proposal Title | Student Participants |
| ABS Filament Recycling | Michael Hooper |
| Bio-Mat Remediation | Andreu Ferrero |
| Dog Seatbelt | Kristina Rodgers |
| Pollution Exposure | Alex Bigazzi |
| Tea Meister | Martin Beyl |
| 3D Prototyping | Bradley Rasmussen |
For Winter 2012, the Innovation Council selected the following proposals for funding:
Proposals funded for Winter 2012:
| Proposal Title | Student Participants |
| Asymmetrical Rotation |
Asa Weis |
| Athletic wind deflectors for ears |
Asa Weis |
| Comfort Mouse |
Prince Paul |
| Android OS Internals – Security and Encryption | Elakkiya Pandian, Shweta Ojha |
| CDMA Transponder | Dan Kirkpatrick, Rob Gaskell |
| GPS Receiver RF Front-End Board | Jen Hanni |
| Pee-Buddy | Seth Moody, Alicia Viani, Stacey Mckinney |
| Point-of-Care Tool for HIV Diagnostics | Chris Hinojosa, Liz Van Rossen |
| Prescription Drug Identification | Hung Nguyen, Anh Ngo, Hoa Nguyen, Thang Vo |
| Pressurized Liquid Volume Tracking | Brandon Collier |
| Solar PV Concentrating and Cooling System | Matthew Smith |
| Sound Design Optimization Toolbox | Reid McCargar |
| Universal Guitar FootPedal | Buck McKay |
The Innovation Program is directed by James McNames, Professor and Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The Innovation Program Council members:
Peter Dusicka, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Antonie Jetter, Assistant Professor, Engineering and Technology Management
Bart Massey, Professor, Computer Science
Gerry Recktenwald, Associate Professor and Chair, Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Renjeng Su, Dean, Maseeh College
Evan Thomas, Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Student Resources:
Innovation Program Purchasing Information
PSU Foundation Check Request
