Peyton Skoglund

Peyton Skoglund

Peyton is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.  She is interested in advancing the neural prosthesis device that we are developing to improve gait in people with muscle weakness. Specifically, she is designing a new system to capture...
Shaneil Lysight

Shaneil Lysight

Shaneil is a senior in Engineering with an Electrical Power concentration. She is working with Dr. Kim and Dr. Tanaka to develop a better understanding of blood flow in people with sickle cell disease (SCD).  People with sickle cell anemia have abnormal hemoglobin...
Andrew Robakiewicz

Andrew Robakiewicz

Andrew is a senior studying mechanical engineering. He is interested in inventing new commercial products and he is using his knowledge of “design form manufacturing” to develop a new device for the outdoor activities market. He is also working with Dr....
Allison Thackery

Allison Thackery

Allison is a sophomore at WCU studying nursing.  Her research project is to investigate different types of stents used to keep a lumen open.  The most common application for stents in in blood vessels, in particular within the heart (cardia stents).