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At Memorial Union event, students showcase findings that could dramatically shape future<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A student explains her research to an attendee, gesturing to one of the more than 200 posters that filled the Memorial Union ballroom for GRAD Day. Photo by Walter Criswell\/UND Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Energy, microlearning and radon, oh my!<\/p>\n

At the Graduate Research Achievement Day<\/a><\/strong> (GRAD) event on Feb. 27. students from various disciplines presented their work, pointing to posters that showed how their studies could influence areas such as energy sustainability, workplace learning and radon testing.<\/p>\n

During his introduction to the award ceremony, Scott Snyder<\/a><\/strong>, vice president for Research and Economic Development, described the core of what makes events such as GRAD Day \u2014 which is hosted by the School of Graduate Studies<\/a><\/strong> and Division of Research & Economic Development<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 so special.<\/p>\n

“All of you, regardless of the discipline that you are in, are active in discovering,\u201d he said. \u201cYou are pushing forward the boundaries of knowledge through all of the work that you do, and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves.”<\/p>\n

More than 200 students, faculty and attendees filled the Memorial Union ballroom to discuss the research Snyder referred to, giving a glimpse of some of the impressive research happening at UND.<\/p>\n

Grad students working toward energy advancements<\/h2>\n

While Alam focuses on renewable energy stability, Ashraf Mohammed, a master\u2019s student in geological engineering<\/a><\/strong>, is working on a different solution: enhanced geothermal systems. His research targets the Deadwood Formation, a deep rock formation in North Dakota known for permeability \u2014 a factor that makes heat extraction challenging.<\/p>\n

His solution? Injecting biopolymer gel to seal fractures in the rock, ensuring that heat remains trapped and can be efficiently transferred to the surface for electricity generation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re testing whether biopolymer gel can block fractures and improve heat retention,\u201d Mohammed said. \u201cOur simulations show that this method reduces temperature loss, making geothermal energy a viable clean energy source for the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

With North Dakota\u2019s growing energy demands, enhanced geothermal systems could provide a reliable and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, Mohammed suggests. His research, funded by the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC), could play a vital role in bolstering North Dakota energy resources.<\/p>\n

Mohammed, who took home first place in the Engineering category at the day\u2019s end, worked for the Ghana Geologic Survey Authority before coming to UND. He said that this research gave him a chance to study something new and expand his interests.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a passion and love for anything subsurface. My background is in geophysics. So, any resource that is under our feet, I\u2019m interested in it,\u201d he said. \u201cThis also happened to be a new area for me, and I was so fascinated by using heat from the ground to generate power. That\u2019s what really motivated me, and this kind of renewable energy can compliment our existing energy sources.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mohammed, who started studying at UND last spring, said he was surprised by the effectiveness in using biopolymer gel for this purpose. He hopes to explore the economic viability of the method as he continues his research.<\/p>\n

In another energy-adjacent presentation, Muhammad Alam, a doctoral student in electrical engineering<\/a><\/strong>, explored the viability of a method to keep wind and solar energy sources stable, even in unpredictable circumstances.<\/p>\n

The U.S. aims to surpass 50% renewable energy use by 2035, Alam explained, but there are still kinks that need to be worked out. His research explores how artificial intelligence can optimize energy distribution and prevent disruptions when there\u2019s an unexpected spike in demand.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Northern California, temperatures hit 90 degrees in February this year,\u201d Alam explained. \u201cThat means millions of people turned on their air conditioners unexpectedly. That put a strain on the power. My research uses AI to ensure power systems remain stable and reliable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alam that he\u2019s interested in leveraging AI to relieve some of the stress on the grid, analyzing large data sets to predict weather patterns and energy production so that no one goes without power.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are just at the beginning of using AI in energy optimization,\u201d he said. \u201cIf we can integrate AI with traditional power systems, we can make renewable energy more reliable and efficient.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ashraf Mohammed holds his first place check for $500 standing alongside Jason Hicks, systems engineering manager at Northrop Grumman. Photo by Walter Criswell\/UND Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Microlearning and public health messaging<\/h2>\n

As energy researchers push for a more sustainable future, Sike Olateru-Olagbegi, a graduate student in instructional design<\/a><\/strong>, hopes to revolutionize the way people learn in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Her research focuses on microlearning, a method of teaching that delivers bite-sized training sessions no longer than 15 minutes long. They represent a stark contrast to traditional, hour-long training modules.<\/p>\n

Many may be familiar with the 45 minute or hourlong training videos meant to acclimate employees to new practices or programs, but Olateru-Olagbegi says the method comes with some baggage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the digital age, people have a lot of information to consume, and they aren\u2019t very patient. The ways that humans process and memorize information are limited,\u201d she said. \u201cMicrolearning delivers the most important information in a way that is accessible and easier to retain.\u201d<\/p>\n

To start, she conducted a study at a company in West Africa with 186 participants in two groups, all of whom received the same training material. She gave the information to one group through traditional, 90-minute sessions, and to the other through well-designed, 15-minute microlearning sessions.<\/p>\n

After testing both groups, Olateru-Olagbegi found that there was no significant difference in the retention of information between them. She said that these results were promising, and that microlearning could be used as a way to increase productivity and limit training fatigue.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you eliminate all of irrelevant information and focus on the most important areas, it increases the ease of understanding and the motivation of employees,\u201d she said. \u201cIt also makes training more accessible. The trainings could be accessed anywhere through smartphones or other devices.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sydney Rea stands next to a poster explaining her radon testing communications research. Photo by Walter Criswell\/UND Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Similarly, Sydney Rea, a graduate student and research assistant in Communications<\/a><\/strong>, explored new ways to help people retain information, this time with a public health angle.<\/p>\n

Rea works with Soojung Kim<\/a><\/strong>, chair and associate professor of Communications, on UND\u2019s Radon Outreach And Research (ROAR) initiative. The initiative offers free radon tests though public libraries in the state.<\/p>\n

Radon testing is important, Rea said, especially because North Dakota has some of the highest radon levels in the nation. But many residents remain unaware of the risks associated with this odorless, invisible gas, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer.<\/p>\n

Kim\u2019s efforts have helped educate the public on the importance of testing their homes for radon, with many Grand Forks residents picking up the free tests. The problem? Many of these tests go unused.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to explore that human behavior aspect. Why aren\u2019t people using these tests and how can we motivate them?\u201d Rea said.<\/p>\n

The researchers explored downloadable apps and other methods of reminding North Dakotans. But some of those methods are expensive, while other, cheaper options (such as text message reminders and emails) can get lost in the deluge of notifications people get day-to-day.<\/p>\n

Rae and Kim\u2019s answer: Use push notifications through calendar apps.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight now, we\u2019re testing to see whether a simple calendar reminder \u2014 a downloadable alert that reminds them to use their kit \u2014 can increase follow-through rates,\u201d Rae said.<\/p>\n

Rea hopes this will be a free, effective method to increase the likelihood that people will use their radon test kits, but she and Kim have yet to start clinical trials or studies to confirm that. Still, she said she has learned a lot through the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with Soojung Kim on this, I realized that this is a real risk to North Dakotans,\u201d she said. \u201cBeing a lifelong, born and raised North Dakotan, it really stuck out to me, and I think it\u2019s important that we bring attention to it. And, if there\u2019s something we can do to change things and help, that\u2019s the overall goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

GRAD Day 2025 awards<\/h2>\n

Below is a full list of the awards given in each category, as selected by a panel of judges.<\/p>\n

The School of Graduate Studies GRAD Day event and its prizes were made possible through the following sponsors: the city of Grand Forks; the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corp.; Northrop Grumman; True North Equipment; the UND Center for Innovation; and the UND Office of Research & Economic Development.<\/em><\/p>\n

February 26 | Virtual Program Award Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st Place \u2013 Kim Berthet, Earth System Science & Policy
\n2nd Place \u2013 Rashid Ahmad, Indigenous Health
\n3rd Place \u2013 Sydney Johnson, Nursing<\/p>\n

February 27 | On Campus Award Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Natural Sciences:
\n<\/strong>1st Place \u2013 Darius Quansah, Biomedical Sciences
\n2nd Place \u2013 Diane Tangmi, Chemistry
\n3rd Place \u2013 Ashlyn Herron, Biology<\/p>\n

Professional, Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities:
\n1st Place \u2013 Muhammad Salahuddin, Educational Foundations & Research
\n2nd Place \u2013 Dedan Kusaga, Education, Health, & Behavior Studies
\n3rd Place \u2013 Torosa Johur, Teaching & Leadership<\/p>\n

Engineering:
\n1st Place \u2013 Ashraf Mohammed, Geological Engineering
\n2nd Place \u2013 Kobena Eghan, Civil Engineering
\n3rd Place \u2013 Jude Musongong, Chemistry<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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