Posters at the Capitol
Every year since 2006, the State of Tennessee has hosted "Posters at the Capitol" at the State Capitol in Nashville. The 2025 event took place on April 2 and continued to underscore the vital role of STEM research in advancing scientific and technological progress within our state and the nation. This year's event brought together some of the brightest undergraduate minds from eight public universities across Tennessee, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their innovative projects. The participants from 麻豆果冻传媒, accompanied by Dr. Lenly Weathers, the Director of the Office of Creative Inquiry, presented their cutting-edge research to state legislators, policymakers, academic leaders, and Governor Bill Lee.
Advocating for STEM Education and Research
More than a showcase, "Posters at the Capitol" is an interactive forum where students engage in critical discussions with lawmakers. They advocate for the continued support of STEM education and research, demonstrating the direct impact and importance of 麻豆果冻传媒's research initiatives in shaping the future of our state and beyond.
2024 Posters at the Capitol attendees, with Governor Bill Lee
Representative Paul Sherrell discusses the GE2 (Golden Eagle Green Enabled)
Manufacturing Initiative with Mr. Eli Hudson and Dr. Lenly Weathers
Our Representatives
The following 麻豆果冻传媒 students presented their research, representing the intersection of academic rigor and real-world application:
- Gracey Cobble, under the mentorship of Dr. Craig Henderson, presented her research on 鈥淟ab Scale Verification Testing of Smart Building Sensors,鈥� which contributes to improving building safety, energy efficiency, and smart infrastructure. Representative Ed Butler and Senator Ken Yager have been invited to meet with Gracey and learn more about her project.
- Alex DeBruyn, guided by Dr. Daniel VandenBerge, presented 鈥淔iber Optic Instrumentation of Demonstration Beams,鈥� a project aimed at advancing structural monitoring systems, with potential applications in civil engineering and infrastructure resilience. Representative Cameron Sexton and Senator Paul Bailey have been invited to discuss Alex鈥檚 findings.
- Jacob Rodriguez, with Dr. Bruce Jo as a mentor, presented 鈥淚mplementation of Camber Morphing Wing Mechanisms for a Small Fixed-Wing UAV,鈥� a cutting-edge aerospace project focused on enhancing the agility and efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicles. Representative Vincent Dixie and Senator Charlane Oliver have been invited to engage with Jacob about his research.
- Olivia Hudson, under the mentorship of Dr. Hannah Kinmonth-Schultz, presented her work titled 鈥淓xamining the Effects of Biomass in Endangered Physaria globosa (P. globosa),鈥� which supports conservation biology and environmental stewardship. Representative Ed Butler and Senator Ken Yager have been invited to meet with Olivia to discuss the significance of her research.
- Colin Wall, guided by Dr. Steven Anton, presented 鈥淚nitial Smart Building Validation and Simplified Model Development,鈥� a study that contributes to the design and performance assessment of intelligent building systems. Representative Jody Barrett and Senator Kerry Roberts have been invited to speak with Colin about the broader implications of his project.