2023 Annual General Donald R. Keith Memorial Capstone Conference


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558th Flying Training Squadron Sensor Operator Production Analysis
- Colton Bassford, Andrzej Buniowski, Daniel Nesburg, Nicholas Swanson, John Miller, and Ethan Salgado

45-50

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A Normative Methodology for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operational Research & Development Project Selection
- Jacob Craig, Kaci Donaldson, Dirk Herschberger, Benjamin Koch, Maxence Sutton, Mark Styles, and James Scheiner

100-105

A Predictive Decision Analysis Tool for Risk Informed, Capital Investment Planning within the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Henry Carroll, Peter Digenan, Scharl du Toit, Nathan Jose, Brook Mitchell, and James Schreiner

224-229

Alternative Troop Labor Construction
- Kinsey Barnett, Anna Mancari, Quindrelin Hammonds, Trajan Nichols, and Rickey Royal

87-92

An Analytic Framework for Assessing Artificial Intelligence and Assistive Automation Enabled Command and Control Decision Aids for Mission Effectiveness
- Thomas Mitchell, Noah Sheffield, Darius Richardson, Benjamin Jensen, Emily Nack, Iain Cruickshank, Robert Thomson, and Nathaniel D. Bastian

7-13

An Assessment of Vehicle Electrification within the United States Army
- Paul Budoff, Gregory Langone, Benjamin West, Noah Lozano, Kyle Kass, Jacob Lueders, Frederick Davidson, and Bret Vanpoppel

179-180

Analysis of Statistical Sampling Procedures at an Army Ammunition Plant
- Ryan Santoro, Nicole Sacchinelli, Michael Rocha, and Andrew Cammack

155-160

Analyzing and Addressing Interoperability Issues in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Sheyla Street, Tyler Johnson, William Montesi, and Vikram Mittal

143-148

Analyzing the Impact of Race on Special Forces Assessment and Selection
- Mark Bobinski, James Starling, and Allison Brager

77-81

Armor Brigade Combat Team Readiness
- Jakobi Buchanan, Ezra Gavilan, Thomas Hale, and Jabari Moore

340-345

Army Drone Swarms: An Emergent Capability in Multidomain Operations
- Justin Cannon, Jacob Frederick, Jonah Holt, John Pithan, and Matthew Mogensen

313-318

Assessing Risk with Cadet Candidates and USMA Admissions
- Daniel Lee, Andrew Lee, Eric Reder, and Anna Tucker

250-255

Assessing Supplier Risk Over Time Using Lean Six Sigma, Cox Proportional-Hazards Modeling, and Linear Regression
- Angel Espinoza, Josh Kim, and Isabella Sanders

353

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Complex Real Time Human Resources Scheduling With Web User Interface Using Prioritizing Algorithms
- Isabelle Hanchett, Emma Bachyrycz, Iris Bursey, Sara Hassan, Josef Thompson, Michael Purdy, and Raymond Romanczyk

181-186

Creating a Smarter Army - The Application of Semi-Supervised Learning in Image Classification
- Elijah Dabkowski, Mike Powell, and Nicholas Clark

243-249

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Design of a Carbon Recovery System for George Mason University to Meet Net Zero Carbon Pledge
- Christian Artz, Nick Baxter, Aaron Bergantinos, and Dominic Galarza

113-118

Design of a Climate Related Financial Risk Tool
- Joseph Privitera, Ovidio Castillo, and Mikeal Lockard

294-299

Design of a DLNN Classification Tool to Gain Productivity Insights from Data For Non-Profits
- Paige La, Maire Shrimpton, Martin Yanakiev, and Basmalh Hamam

14-19

Design of a Portable and Renewable EV Battery Charging System (PREVBCS)
- Michael Riggi, Amir Abrari, Nancy Reyes, and Jojo Taylor

1-6

Design of a Vegetation Entrainment Detection System for Autonomous Surface Vehicles
- Phu Nguyen, Shankar Srinivasan, Weezha Yahyapoor, and Rayaan Kobroski

71-76

Detecting Global Events with Bayesian Change Point Detection on Flight Data
- Alec Jacobs and Ian Kloo

300-306

Detection Technology for Killshot Analysis
- Alec Jacobs, Mark Kirby, Nolan Michels, Taylor Stalheim, and Ian Kloo

307-312

Determining Autonomous Small Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles Swarm Composition and Search Patterns
- Josiah DeValois, Jeremy Kappel, Luke Poudel, Kyle Villacorta, John Miller, and Gerry Gonzalez

39-44

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Effectively Using Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC Methodology for Process/System Improvement for Tobyhanna’s Small Component Paint Branch
- Adam Bazan, Noah Wilson, Spencer Knudsen, Joseph Stillings, Stephen Grabher, and James Enos

119-124

Employing Sales and Marketing Strategies by Analyzing Healthcare Indicators in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Noah Shute, Sahm Abdulrazzaq, Ahmad Al Shishany, Eric Han, and Ahmed Bahabry

256-261

Escape Room Efficiency and Integration of Automation
- Emily Bancroft, Jared Culberston, Cara Dennehy, Omar Maflahi, Jack Martinson, Corey Ryan, and Daryl Santos

210-216

Evaluating Biogas Potential for U.S. Army Installations
- Emily Anikin, Linden Eberle, Zachary Gould, Haley Seaward, Phillip Schmedeman, and Andrew Pfluger

237-242

Evaluating Different Power Solutions for Medium Caliber, Counter-Drone Rounds
- Ryan Aguilar, John Carpenter, Christopher Mann, Andrew Woodman, and Vikram Mittal

125-130

Evaluating Requirements for the Electromagnetic Order of Battle for U.S. Army Warfighter Exercises
- Jonah Barton, Azaveshe Daniyan, Elijah Hensley, Maxwell Rutledge, Blake Settje, and Vikram Mittal

137-142

Evaluating Virtual Simulation for Autonomous Ground Vehicles
- Parker Adams, Adam Bakre, Taylor Kramer, Julia Riekena, and Brandon Thompson

282-287

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Feeding the Needy through Feedback – A Systems Dynamics Analysis of New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Natalya Milian, Matthew Dabkowski, and Jonathan Mellon

274-281

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Improving Candidate Selection using a Combination Model: A Special Operations Aviation US Army Case Study
- Peyton R. Hampton, Ryan T. Jackovic, Benjamin T. Lopez, Natalie L. Rhine, Reed W. Chandler, and Isabella T. Sanders

339

Improving Infrastructure Budget Allocation with Lean Six Sigma
- Justin Evenson, Christian Rieger, Cole Truex, Liam Wilderoter, and Nathan Hedgecock

268-273

Improving Robotic Painting Utilization at an Air Logistics Complex Depot
- Brandon Koch, Jose Rubio, Luke Rohlwing, John Miller, and James Maher

26-31

Improving the Student Pickup Process at a School without Busing
- Nicholas Bourgeois, Mackenzie Kummer, Adriana Francis, Natalie Root, John Miller, and Heidi Tucholski

32-38

It’s About Time: A Study of Cadet Time Availability vs. Requirements
- Meredith Fusselman, Marciano Parisano, Sebastian Russell, Daryan McDonald, and Jonathan W. Roginski

354

It’s Not Rocket Science: Project Management Failures in an Esoteric Field
- D'Anthony Brown, Justin McStay, Nathaniel Miseli, and Matt Young

205-209

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Lean Six Sigma: AN/ASM-146 Electronic Shelter Vans, Tobyhanna
- Brett Abdelnour, Andrew Dent, James Fenn, Colin Gray, Nathaniel Smith, and Jeremy Schlegel

131-136

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Measuring the Reach and Impact of Information Warfare
- Eda Hopkins, Jemel Jones, Joshua Mettling, Spencer Weisgram, Oliver Wood, and David Beskow

20-25

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) a Ghost Robotics Vision 60 Q-UGV for Future Power Systems and Emerging Military Requirements
- Hunter Hughes, Cameryn McKinnell, Tory Bartlett, Leslie Cunamay, Justin Harmon, Micah Treptau, Chad Tossell, and James Walliser

58-63

Model-Based Systems Engineering Cybersecurity of Field Programable Gate Arrays for Future Weapons Systems
- Shea Burcham, Andrew Cabo, Caden Kotter, Christopher Von Haasl, Keith Bearden, Chad Tossell, and James Walliser

64-70

Modeling Assessments of Special Operations Aviation Candidates
- Christopher Letarte, John Lucero, and Si Park

355-360

Modeling Nuclear Weapon Effects in Wargaming Using Monte Carlo Simulations
- Tyler Guetzke, Alexander Withenbury, Zachary Dugger, and Thomas Kendall

346-351

Modeling the Special Forces Qualification Course
- Nathanial DeMeritt, Angel Espinoza, Miles Silva, Samuel DeRuse, and Thomas Lainis

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NCAA Sports Value Modeling: Assessing Alignment with USMA's Mission
- Dirk Herschberger and Abe Payne

319-326

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O

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Optimizing the Utilization of Remnant Sheet Material Through Inventory Tracking
- Peter Grega, Jocelyn Ortega, Mahima Patel, Raphael Scarpa, and Jordan Staub

193-198

Optimizing Undergraduate Pilot Training 2.5 at Vance Air Force Base
- Allie Dyer, Laurel Klawes, Skyler Royse, Keane Singleton, John Miller, and Colby Shufeldt

51-57

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Playbook Concepts and HMI Development
- Cade Ballard, Cameron Lambeth, Pat Melampy, Erin McSoley, and Michael Kapralos

82-86

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Rapidly Unlocking Insights from Army Experimental Data: A Topic Modeling and Natural Language Processing Approach
- Anders Grau, Jenifer McClary, and Nicholas Reisweber

230-236

Redesigning the Army Continuum of Analysis Database
- Kyle Brett, Prescott Da Vitoria Lobo, Joshua Kim, Luke McCurdy, and Matthew Dabkowski

262-267

Reinforcement Learning in Cyber Wargaming Defense
- Joseph Chedzoy, D’Andre Tobias, Joseph Miller, Max Hwang, and Trent Geisler

217-223

Resource Allocation Optimization from User Preferences and Utility Parameters
- Andrew P. Barlow, James Pinter, James K. Starling, and David Beskow

187-192

Risk Evaluation for Command Operating Networks (RECON) for US Army Special Operations
- Natalya Milian, Jonathan Parent, Joshua Thombleson, Ashley Ulricson, Tyler Vratny, Adah Spain, and Julia Coxen

333-338

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Sequential Pattern Mining for Maintenance Prediction Modeling for Military Helicopters
- Ashley Ulricson, Ian C. Mickle, and Isabella T. Sanders

352

Smart Water Meter Usage Data Visualization and Prediction
- Matthew D'Orlando, Halana Desiervo, Jessica Jurcsak, Jared Pruskowski, Cole Zanni, and Yong Wang

288-293

Social Media: How to Maximize Impressions and Spark Alumni Engagement
- Ross Friedrick, Henry Jensen, Victorea Sangvic, Jacob Sayers, and Hyeyon Bastian

93-99

Strategic Competition and Crisis Wargame: Integrating a Dynamic Reputation Model to Enhance the Strategic Competition and Crisis Wargame for the Center for Army Analysis
- Mary Bell, Luke Braun, Thomas Lake, Chaney Lieberman, Ruganzu Mulisa, William Schreck, Matthew McClary, and Ricardo Morales

167-172

Strategic Planning to Enhance Coordinated Total Resourcing of the Enterprise (SPECTRE)
- Christopher Frey, Kelly Kruger, Quinton McCorvey, Anthony Melendez, Margaret Neumeyer, and Abe Payne

199-204

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The Logistical Delays and Manpower Requirement for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
- Thomas Bizub, Jack Carlson, Ethan Paraiso, Colton Wheeler, Daniel Finch, Kyle Ditonto, and Andrew Bellocchio

161-166

Tobyhanna Army Depot Lean Six Sigma Project
- Parker Hanes, Gregg Puttkammer, Caleb Lester, Ryan Pedrani, and James MacGibbon

106-112

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Unmanned Aircraft System Swarm Decision Aid
- Ami Kim, Thomas Martineau, Olivia Petty, Connor Rex, and Gary Lazzaro

149-154

Using Simulation and UI/UX for Optimizing Warehouses of Non-Profit Corporations
- Nicole Dates, Aigin Hertel-Bernstein, Izabella Bostina, Connor Lounsbery, Tyler Lounsbery, and Sang Won Yoon

173-178

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Value Analysis of Reliability of the ACE and the VTA-903
- Trevor Cosenke, Andy Deniz, Caleb Doyle, Donald Flannery, Phillip Bond, and Jae Kim

327-332

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