Student Collaborations Participants: Tungsten Class (2023-2024)

Psyche Student Collaborations opportunities in 2023-24 (Tungsten Class) included participants from colleges and universities around the country. Participants are listed below. (Lists of previous participants are available here.)

Capstone Projects

AR/WebXR for Public Engagement – Psyche Beyond Reality
Arizona State University

Edgar Hakobyan (Software Engineer), Mia Palmer (Software Engineer), Sarah Nicolas (Software Engineering), Julius Shipton (Physics & Software Engineering [Spring 2024])

AR/WebXR for Public Engagement – Timeless PSyche: Navigating Space History
Pennsylvania State University

Ana Diru (Software Engineering), Anthony Zigerelli (Software Engineering), Avinaash Ghansam (Software Engineering), David Casey (Software Engineering)

AR/WebXR for Public Engagement – Zotonauts
University California, Irvine

Jingjing Wang (Computer Science), Trinh Nhu Khang Le (Computer Science), Carl Grini (Computer Science),Van Anh Trinh (Computer Science), Trey Miller (Computer Science), Menachem Mendel Shifrin (Computer Science)

Asteroid Surface VR – Asteroid Odyssey:16 Psyche
Arizona State University

Gavin Beaudry (Software Engineer), Esaias Glasco (Software Engineer), Grant Kelsay (Software Engineer), William Mastronardi (Software Engineer), Christopher Rogers (Software Engineer)

Asteroid Surface VR – CSU Asteroid VR
Cleveland State University

Mayurkumar Patel (Computer Science), Felicia Wenner (Computer Engineering), Amritraj Singh Dhillon (Computer Science), Jason Razum (Computer Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces – POwering a Micro-Rover
Arizona State University

Davis Berg (Electrical Engineering [Online]), Nikki Knox (Electrical Engineering [Online]), Gregory Clary (Electrical Engineering), Richard Murton (Electrical Engineering [Online]), Christopher Wilson (Electrical Engineering [Online])

Hypothesized Surface: Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces – Space Invaders
Arizona State University

Mohammed Abalroos (Electrical Engineering), Tanner Herlofson (Electrical Engineering), Jacob Jesperson (Electrical Engineering [Online]), William Mank (Electrical Engineering [Online]), Robert Taylor (Electrical Engineering [Online])

Hypothesized Surface: Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces – Prismatic Solar Module
University of Texas – Tyler

Rafael Castillo (Mechanical Engineering), Eric Ralston (Mechanical Engineering), Megan Jameson (Mechanical Engineering), Crawford Cannon (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces – Hybrid PV-TEG POwer System For Asteroid Rover
Virginia Commonwealth University

Andrew Moffett (Mechanical Engineering), John Rebaldo (Mechanical Engineering), Jonas Neihardt (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces – Astrocrafters
Arizona state University

Almozahmi (Electrical Engineering), Marc Alania (Electrical Engineering), Zoe Wilderspin (Electrical Engineering), Chase McPherson (Electrical Engineering), Muhannad Alsulaiman (Electrical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces – POWER SOLUTIONS FOR FUTURE MISSIONS TO THE ASTEROID (16) PSYCHE
Michigan State University

Matthew Bush (Mechanical Engineering), Ian Calandrino (Mechanical Engineering),Tyler Doral (Mechanical Engineering), Joe Hamouda (Mechanical Engineering), Lucas Henricks (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces – Claw and Filtration Funnel
Rochester Institute of Technology

Alex Nestor (Mechanical Engineering), Anthony Smith (Mechanical Engineering), Eliya Fischev (Computer Engineering), Madeleine Goulet (Biomedical Engineering), Max Wolbeck (Mechanical Engineering), William Z. Tom (Computer Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces – ARKANSAS RAZORNAUTS
University of Arkansas

Chris Stites (Mechanical Engineering), Denton McCullough (Mechanical Engineering), Orion Buster (Mechanical Engineering), Richard Lundsgaard III (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces – LIBS Application for Material Identification at (16) Psyche
University of Texas – Tyler

Jessey Goodman (Mechanical Engineering), Ranya Sabah (Mechanical Engineering), Rowan Brumant (Mechanical Engineering), Jesus Medrano (Mechanical Engineering), Rodrigo Lara (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces – Additive Manufacturing for Metallic and Silicate Resources
University of Texas – Tyler

Michael Baker (Mechanical Engineering), Marisa Campbell (Mechanical Engineering), Steven Uroda (Mechanical Engineering), Sean Pagaduan (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces – DEEP SPACE METALLURGY
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Jonah Fechner (Mechanical Engineering), Ryan Krieghbaum (Mechanical Engineering) Scott Hennarty (Mechanical Engineering), Mikaela Ikeda (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces – The EMIE Rover: An Electromagnetic Design
Arizona State University

Adianne Alamban (Materials Science & Engineering), Abigail Rothert (Materials Science & Engineering), Blake Dorame (Materials Science & Engineering), Hayley Ruddick (Materials Science & Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces – MAGNETIC ORE SEPARATION FOR SPACE EXPLORATION
University of Georgia 

Bailey Overacker (Mechanical Engineering), Cooper Reese Patterson, Will McConnell

Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces – Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence on (16) Psyche
Michigan State University 

Andrew Tabaka (Mechanical Engineering), Sara Purdue (Mechanical Engineering), Aisyah Mahira (Mechanical Engineering), Patrick Ryan (Mechanical Engineering), Branton Guri (Mechanical Engineering), Ryan Geisler (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Landing System for Hypothesized Surfaces – Tungsten Titans
Michigan State University 

Atharva Burande (Mechanical Engineering), Carter Beck (Mechanical Engineering), Catherine Schenone (Mechanical Engineering – Aerospace Concentration), Enido Shyti (Mechanical Engineer), Noah Benson (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Landing System for Hypothesized Surfaces – HEPHAESTUS
Arizona State University 

Amy Valencia (Robotics Engineering), Diego Rodriguez (Robotics Engineering), Raven Lynn (Mechanical Engineering), Seth St. Clair (Mechanical Engineering), Uriah Villa (Robotics Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces – Rover-Wheel Operations and Surface Environment Simulator
Arizona State University 

Donovan Gapinski (Astrophysics), Victoria DeFazio (Astrophysics), Kaitlyn Ashcroft (Astrophysics), Jacob Toledo (), Noelle Geddis (Aerospace Engineering [Astronautics] and Astrobiology), Bethany Poll (Astrophysics)

Hypothesized Surface: Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces – Surface Navigation
Arizona State University 

Sanjin Gonilovic, Arib Islam (Electrical Engineering), Samantha Lopez (Electrical Engineering), Tyler Marquez (Electrical Engineering), Kashish Athmanathan (Electrical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces – Tank Tread Robotic Explorer
Pennsylvania State University – Behrend 

Aidan Domencic (Mechanical Engineering), Carl Pietrzyk (Mechanical Engineering), Isabella Pilyih (Mechanical Engineering),Theodore Boehm (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces – 16-PSYCHE ARTICULATING WHEEL SET
University of Georgia 

Alexander Torjak, Brandon White, Kevin Jackson (Mechanical Engineering), Sophie Barrett

Hypothesized Surface: Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces – Hopping Robot for Psyche Surface Exploration
Michigan State University

Nicholas Malcolm (Mechanical Engineering), Drew Darin (Mechanical Engineering), Ethan Wise, Sara Moscone (Mechanical Engineering), Justin Schmitz, Sean Blanchard

Hypothesized Surface: Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces – Hermes
Arizona State University

Brennen (Mechanical Engineering Systems), Chasity Joelene James (Mechanical Engineering Systems), Ivan Makarenko (Robotics Engineering), Samuel Barnett (Robotics)

Hypothesized Surface: Sample Acquistion from Hypothesized Surfaces – Archimedes’ Screw For Sample Collection
Arizona State University

Michael Weiss (Electrical Engineering) Jose Iturralde (Electrical Engineering, BSEE), Derek Welch (), Elaina Ashton (), Erin Steele (Electrical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Sample Return from Hypothesized Surfaces – 18977 NASA Psyche Sample Containment
Rochester Institute of Technology

Raina Barboza (Mechanical Engineering) Ilker Bilgen (Mechanical Engineering), Anthony Caropreso (Mechanical Engineering), Erin Gillette (Mechanical Engineering), Emily Lawton (Mechanical Engineering), Aubrey Tarmu (Computer Engineering), Chelsea Taylor (Industrial Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Sample Return from Hypothesized Surfaces – Sample Site Selection Using Machine Learning
Virginia CommonWealth University

Htoomyat Zeyar (Computer Science), Cameron Lohman (Computer Science), Adrienne Salkey (Computer Science), Corbin Nash (Computer Science)

Hypothesized Surface: Sample Return from Hypothesized Surfaces – Sealing System for Sample Return
Rose-hulman Institute of Technology

Kayla Martinez (Mechanical Engineering), Kiana Martin (Mechanical Engineering), Mandy Chick (BS Mechanical Engineering), Marisela Miranda (Mechanical Engineering)

Hypothesized Surface: Sample Return from Hypothesized Surfaces – Nasa Psyche Sample Return
Oregon State University

Abdullah Azmat (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering), Laurel Bright Berman (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering), Portia Council (Mechanical Engineering), Leanne Fischer (Mechanical Engineering), Chenghao Li (Mechanical Engineering), Steven Nguyen (Mechanical Engineering and Material Science)

Hypothesized Surface: Sample Return from Hypothesized Surfaces – Tether Sample Return
Oregon State University

Alex Deblock (Mechanical Engineering) Emmanuel Arredondo (Mechanical Engineering), Ethan Eckert (), Kevin Putman (Mechanical Engineering)

Near-IR Detector for Optical Comms – DSOC Laser Communications Team
Arizona State University

Andi Swirbul (), Andrew Munroe (Earth and Space Exploration [Astrophysics]), Madison Hedges (Earth and Space Exploration [Astrophysics]) Nina McGarry (), Peyton Idleman (), Zachery Ty Butler (Earth and Space Exploration [Exploration Systems Design] BS)

Optimizing Psyche 3D Printable Files for Accessibility – Optimizing Psyche Printable Models
Cleveland State University

Nicholas Ribic (Mechanical Engineering)

VR Space Game – Cosmic Cruise
Arizona State University

Dallin Kimball Wallace (Software Engineering), Ethan Rosenhan (Software Engineering), Garret Reichenbach (Software Engineering), KWalla (), Nicolas Coles (Software Engineering), Sydney Cochran (Software Engineering)

VR Space Game – Stardusts X Crusaders
Cleveland State University

Chileshe Besa (Computer Science), Roula Khoury (Data Science), Zorah Feely (Computer Science), William Leavitt (Computer Science)

VR Space Game – Mineral Mania
Pennsylvania State University – Behrend

Aiden Emerling (Computer Science), Jonathan Morse (Software Engineering), Devin Schiffer (Software Engineering), Cooper Thomas (Computer Science)

VR Space Game – Psyche Odyssey VR
Pennsylvania State University – Behrend

Jack Brand (Software Engineering), Peyton O’Boyle (Computer Science), Noah James Pfeffer (Computer Science), Cameron Schmidt (Software Engineering)

VR Space Game – Asteroid Breaker
University of California – Irvine

Nathaniel Le, Jacob Morris Schreiber, Zaina Khalid Azim, Sebin Im, Hyeon Woo Seo, Lee Austin Del Rosario Uy

Web-Based Game – M.I.S.T.
Arizona State University

Bryant Lopez Roman (Software Engineering), Dhalia Nguyen (Software Engineering), James Oliver (Software Engineering), Joshua Benn (Software Engineering), Matthew Myers (Software Engineering)

Web-Based Game – Psyche Instrument Game
University of Arkansas

Johnathan Banks (Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity concentration), Nathan Sampara (Computer Science), R. J. Addison (Computer Science), Shivani Harshad Merchant (BS in Computer Science)

Web-Based Game – Onboard Psyche
University of Arkansas

Alex Prill (Computer Science), Edith Avalos-Perez (Computer Science), Kavya Kannan (Computer Science), Luke James (Computer Science)

Web-Based Game – Alloy Explorer
Arizona State University

Cole Krause (Computer Systems Engineering), Dylan Wynne (Computer Systems Engineering), Harikrishna Kommineni (Computer Science), James Kocsis (Engineering Management), Pei-En Pan (Computer Science)

Web-Based Game – Astroquest: Psyche’s Odyssey
Arizona State University

Avneet Ahuja (Computer Science), Curtis Weber (Engineering Management), Johnny Duong (Computer Science), Om Shewale, Radhesh Choudhary (Computer Science)

Web-Based Game – Asteroid tycoon
Arizona State University

Justin Lavi (Computer Science), Abhisekhar Bharadwaj Gandavarapu (Computer Science), Adrian Mena Altamirano (Computer Science), Joseph Dunagan (Computer Science)

Web-Based Game – Astro Academy
Arizona State University

Garrett Goodwin (Computer Science), Julie Kye (Computer Science), Leo Morel (Computer Science) Maiya Shefik (Engineering Management), Neha Balamurugan (Computer Science), Pratham Gupta (Computer Science)

Web-Based Game – Psyche Simulator
Arizona State University

Greeshma Challaram (Computer Science), Jack Pletka, Jonathan Parilla (Engineering Management), Keb Summers, Sukul Handa

Web-Based Game – Satellite Roundup
Arizona State University

Kristoffer Nikko Deblois Jarme (Computer Science, Minor in Studio Arts), Brian Cole (Computer Science), Dadmehr Safara (Computer Science, Cybersecurity), Maria De Jesus Rizo (Computer Science, Minor in Human Systems Engineering)

Web-Based Game – Galactic Capitalist
Arizona State University

Saadhana Srikar (Computer Science, Cyber security) Amanda Holt (Computer Science), Joaquin Uribe Jr. (Computer Science), Parth Rawat (Computer Science, Software Engineering), Phil Terrani (Engineering Management)

Web-Based Game – Re-Search
Arizona State University

Daniel Hahn (Computer Science), Keith Skabelund (Computer Science, Software Engineering), Pramith Shivanna (Computer Science), Trevor Raposo (Computer Science), Tuan Luu (Computer Science)

Web-Based Game – Asteroid Odyssey
Arizona State University

Harshavardhana Pratha (Computer Science), John Dibiase (Computer Science), Liam Gomez (Computer Science), Sai Sumant Kancharla (Computer Science), Zain Jakwani (Computer Science)

Web-Based Game – On Console: Psyche
Pennsylvania State University – Behrend

Jace Sidorchuk (Computer Science, B.S.), Garrett Macomber (Computer Science, B.S.),  Jenna Tomko (Software Engineering, B.S.), Han Dang (Software Engineering, B.S.)

Web-Based Game – Psyche Rover 9000
Pennsylvania State University – Behrend

Amber Lee (Software Engineering), Jacob Meyer (Software Engineering), Michael Stanley (Software Engineering), Reid McMullin (Software Engineering)

Web-Based Game – Psyche Trail
Cleveland State University 

Andrew Weitzel, James Rusnak (Computer Science), Joshua Wiess, David J. Kalman

Web-Based Game – Rubber to Iron
University of California – Irvine 

Kalvin Kouch (), Christian Gaurin (Informatics), Andre Smith (Informatics), Emily Avey (Informatics), Wilson Gip (Informatics)

Cause and Effect Matrix – Post-Launch Public Engagement Cause-and-Effect Matrix Extension
Michigan State University 

Andrew Ruotsala (Supply Chain Management), Elizabeth Wheatley (Supply Chain Management), Jack Zugay (Applied Engineering Sciences), Michael Haerens (Applied Engineering Sciences)

Social Media – NASA Psyche Mission 2 – Social Media Analysis
Michigan State University 

Andrew Nolan, Hannah Walters (Applied Engineering Sciences), Luke Elden (Applied Engineering Sciences), Tyler Pritchett (Applied Engineering)

Art: Traveling Art Exhibit – NASA Psyche ASU: Traveling Art Exhibit MSU
Michigan State University 

Adhi Suresh Kumar, Clabe Anthony Hunt Jr. (Applied Engineering Sciences – Business Law), Emily Farkas (Supply Chain Management), Ethan Jewell (Applied Engineering Sciences – Supply Chain Management)