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The Titan Mentor Program was a pilot program to engage current students with incoming students who would be considered at risk at The University.  Mentors would work with a Titan Mentor Lead, or a Faculty/Staff member to reach out, interact, and encourage the incoming students.  The goal was to keep these students enrolled from Fall to Winter and again to Fall semester.  We found some success and have learned some lessons to try again in the Fall.  The entire program will not conclude until the Fall 2025 semester where we look at retention of our student mentees.

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This topic explores how the miraculous aspects of the Quran serve as a source of faith, and identity for Muslims living in Western societies. It examines how scientific and linguistic miracles in the Quran contribute to dawah Islamic outreach, helping Muslims strengthen their belief while also fostering a greater understanding of Islam among non-Muslims. The presentation will also touch on challenges Muslims face in the West regarding secularism and skepticism, and how Quranic miracles serve as a bridge between faith and reason in these societies.

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A video compilation of four close readings of Romantic poems: "Sonnet XII" by Charlotte Smith, "London" by Joanna Baillie, "We Are Seven" by William Wordsworth, and "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge" by William Wordsworth.

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The following submission delves into the intricate design and construction of an autonomous, magnetic wire-following robot. A voltage converter was employed to step down a 12V battery supply to 5V, to ensure proper functionality of each component. The system’s operation relied on a microphone and operational amplifiers to enable the robot to detect a clap signal, filter it, and transmit the processed data to an Arduino microcontroller to move the wheels. To enhance navigation, a sonic sensor was positioned at the front of the robot, allowing it to detect obstacles and brake at a distance of one foot via microcontroller control. Alongside, Hall effect sensors were placed at the front of the robot to follow the magnetic wire. The development of this robot served as a practical application of key concepts explored in ELEE 2510, encompassing operational amplifiers, RC circuits, capacitive coupling, H-bridge configuration, pulse-width modulation, and Arduino Mini microcontroller programming within its integrated development environment (IDE). Furthermore, the design process extended to the mechanical construction of the robot chassis and arrangement of circuit components. The overall project reinforced teamwork, theorical knowledge and fostered hands-on experience in building various components with embedded electronics. 

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This project introduces a tiered workflow for automating social media posting through AI-driven techniques. The system offers four distinct levels of automation, allowing users to select the degree of intervention that best suits their needs. At Level 1, users manually create and publish posts, ensuring complete control over content. Level 2 utilizes AI content creation tools to provide intelligent suggestions for developing engaging material. Level 3 employs platform-specific templates that generate content via a form interface, automatically formatting posts for various social media platforms. Level 4 leverages advanced AI agent technology to fully automate the process, handling content generation, scheduling, and posting autonomously. The project will investigate time savings and usability by evaluating the ease of use at each level of automation. By streamlining the content creation process, this research aims to offer valuable insights for optimizing digital marketing strategies and enhancing overall online presence. 

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This project explores the development of a compact autonomous robot that can follow a magnetic wire, avoid obstacles, and respond to sound commands. Using the Adafruit Metro Mini V2 328 microcontroller and MD03A motor driver, it integrates precise motor control with intelligent navigation. A 12V battery powers the system, with a buck converter ensuring stable voltage for all components. The robot’s magnetic wire-following circuit uses inductors to detect and follow a magnetic path, adjusting movement accordingly. An obstacle detection circuit with an ultrasonic sensor prevents collisions by signaling the microcontroller to stop or change direction when an object is detected. A sound-based control circuit enables a simple clap-on clap-off function, allowing the user to start or stop the robot with a sound cue. Programmed in the Arduino IDE, this project provides a cost-effective and adaptable platform for autonomous navigation, with applications in robotics, automation, and hands-on learning. 

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The autonomous robot project focuses on designing a robot capable of following a magnetic wire, stopping at obstacles, and starting or stopping in response to the command of a clap. It brings together a variety of skills learned in the Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering course, such as working with op-amps, designing circuits, and programming microcontrollers with Arduino. This project involved not just technical design and programming but also hands-on work with hardware. Building the robot meant working with a chassis, mounting components like sensors and circuit boards, and carefully wiring everything together. There was a lot of trial and error when screwing in mounts, adjusting placements, and ensuring the layout was clean and functional. It wasn't just about theory; it was about making sure all the parts fit together and worked as a complete system. 

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The intention of this presentation is to touch on my sabbatical research last year: architecture created by under-represented architects. I consider ‘under-represented’ as: BIPOC, women and those who identify outside of the gender binary. In support of the Detroit Mercy Mission, I focus on public architecture and spaces that make a broader impact. This impact could be through community engagement, social justice, historical framework and/or cultural place-making. I intend to weave this research in architecture history and theory class’ conversations, broadening the lens through which we assess and evaluate how and what defines the ‘canon’ and significant architecture and architects.

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The SciComm Art Exhibit is a yearly on-campus public event showcasing science-informed creative work by members of the UD Mercy community. This mid-February event consists of a 5-day (Monday-Friday) public exhibit held in the Loranger Architecture Exhibition Space. SciComm Art featured at this exhibit ranges from “STEM-inspired art” to “creative STEM demonstrations,” and has in the past included robots, music videos, photographs, sculptures, paintings, poetry, and ceramics. The 2025 SciComm Art Exhibit theme is UNREAL, an exploration of “the impossible” and the relevance of this concept to science, innovation, art, and social issues. This event is made possible in part by the Titan Innovation Fund and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) found that collegiate student-athletes face significantly more stress and fatigue mentally than their fellow students, but why is this the case? Mental Health in Student-Athletes dives into a number of studies done in relation to NCAA student-athletes and their stress levels and also provides in-depth interviews with current student-athletes all across the country in hopes of gaining their perspectives on the matter and finding the stressors for the modern day student-athlete. 

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