Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #184
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Submission Number: 184
Submission ID: 9032
Submission UUID: 03f52509-1092-4e7f-b6c2-e77fe58e8598
Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal
Submission Update: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?token=nCTVINLCmEJXx21jpa_eFNEyxLHsF8KUGh-44Sn11pg
Created: Mon, 01/26/2026 - 04:58 PM
Completed: Mon, 01/26/2026 - 05:01 PM
Changed: Mon, 01/26/2026 - 05:01 PM
Remote IP address: 146.201.10.14
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF
Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal
| Primary Student Contact First Name | Kaden |
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| Primary Student Contact Last Name | Lemieux |
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| Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email | kjl23f@fsu.edu |
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| Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work | Civil Engineering |
| Bio of all individuals presenting this work | Kaden Lemieux - I am from Bonifay Florida. I attended Bethlehem High School, and received my AA at Chipola College before transferring to FSU PC to complete my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Karlie Kolmetz - I am from Bonifay Florida. I attended Holmes County High School, and received my AA at Chipola College before transferring to FSU PC to complete my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Kaden Tharp - I am from Chipley Florida. I attended Vernon High School, and received my AA at Chipola College before transferring to FSU PC to complete my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Steve Spence - I am from Marianna Florida. I attended Marianna High School, and received my AA at Chipola College before transferring to the University of Florida and received a Bachelor's degree in Biology. I then transferred to FSU PC to complete my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. |
| Poster Title | Marianna Multi-Sport Complex |
| Abstract | The Marianna Multi-Sport Complex is a proposed resilient community facility located at 3625 Caverns Road in Marianna, Florida. The project is designed to serve as both a daily-use recreational hub and a FEMA P-361–compliant emergency storm shelter for Jackson County. The development includes a central multi-sport building housing a regulation basketball court and hardened storm shelter, along with outdoor recreational amenities such as tennis courts, pickleball courts, a pavilion, expanded parking, and multi-use pedestrian paths. The site will be accessed from Caverns Road (S.R. 166) with improvements to FCI Road to enhance traffic flow, safety, and ADA accessibility. The existing site consists of undeveloped land with gentle topographic variation and favorable subsurface conditions for shallow foundations, supported by geotechnical investigation. Stormwater management will be handled through a centralized stormwater pond designed in accordance with NWFWMD and FDEP requirements, incorporating water quality treatment and potential irrigation reuse. Additional infrastructure improvements include a new sewer lift station, utility extensions, and pedestrian connectivity enhancements throughout the complex. The project emphasizes structural resilience, community safety, and sustainable site development while addressing lessons learned from Hurricane Michael, during which schools were used as emergency shelters. By providing a dedicated, code-compliant shelter, the Marianna Multi-Sport Complex improves emergency preparedness while supporting recreation, economic growth, and regional sports tourism. The conceptual design assumes a total project budget of approximately $25 million and establishes a foundation for future detailed design, permitting, and funding efforts. |
| Research Mentor Name | Dr. Korhan Adalier and Dr. Hafiz Ahmad P.E. |
| Research Mentor's College (or High School) | Florida State University Panama City |
| Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) | Civil Engineering |
| Research Mentor's Email | kadalier@pc.fsu.edu and hahmad@pc.fsu.edu |
| Additional Research Mentor(s) | Brent Melvin P.E., David Melvin P.E., Brian Lemieux P.E., Grant Harris P.E., Scott Golden P.E., Leanna Bell E.I., Quaid VanHuss P.E., Russel Large P.E. |
| Co-presenter(s) | Karlie Kolmetz, Kaden Tharp, Steve Spence |
| Keywords | Marianna Multi-Sport Complex |
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| Work | Complete |
| Presentation Modality | Face to Face Poster session |
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| I will be printing my poster | Yes |
| Year | 2026 |
| Annual description | 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 |
| Update URL | https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=nCTVINLCmEJXx21jpa_eFNEyxLHsF8KUGh-44Sn11pg |