Women\u27s Environmental Network: Improving an Internet Presence

The research goal of this project was to determine how to achieve the most effective internet presence and to educate the Women\u27s Environment Network (WEN) on these findings. Through archival and background research, interviews, surveys, and rhetorical analyses the project group developed a prototype. Implementing the prototype and recommendations will increase awareness about the organization and its goals, reach specific target audiences, promote networking among current members, recruit potential members, and provide tools for interaction through all facets of WEN

Internal Splint For Fracture Fixation In Canines

Intramedullary nails are used for fracture fixation in canines. They feature a nail fixed via screws in the medullary canal. The goal of this project was to redesign the system to promote accurate screw insertion, increased patient applicability, and reduced nail contact. The team developed a device featuring a K-wire, self-tapping screws, and countersunk holes for increased screw insertion, adjustable aiming guide for increase patient applicability, and a grooved titanium nail for increased biocompatibility and loading. Testing and analysis confirmed that 2mm 45 degree M3.5 countersunk holes provided a 300% tolerance increase over standard holes, and the titanium grooved nail design resulted in a 59% decrease in nail to bone contact area, failing at forces 18 times greater than bone