Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #195
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Submission Number: 195
Submission ID: 9043
Submission UUID: 5204072c-dcea-4b97-bfdd-5dc72e6c645a
Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal
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Created: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:09 AM
Completed: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:12 AM
Changed: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:12 AM
Remote IP address: 146.201.10.27
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
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Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF
Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal
| Primary Student Contact First Name | Krieg |
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| Primary Student Contact Last Name | Conrad |
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| Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email | kc22bq@fsu.edu |
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| Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work | Krieg Conrad-Mechanical Engineering, Case Dyer-Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Serbest-Mechanical Engineering, Austin Zaal-Mechanical Engineering, Mathew Wilson-Electrical Engineering, Jayden Duarte-Business Administration |
| Bio of all individuals presenting this work | Krieg Conrad Mechanical Engineering student at Florida State University–Panama City focused on hands-on problem-solving, systems thinking, and real-world engineering. Interested in applying engineering and leadership to practical projects. Jonathan Serbest Mechanical Engineering junior, Honors student, Vice President of RAM, and SAME Chapter President. Gaining hands-on experience through an MEP internship and pursuing a future master’s in Systems Engineering. Passionate about leadership, innovation, and continuous growth. Case Dyer Motivated Mechanical Engineering student with experience in SolidWorks, 2D AutoCAD, and hands-on mechanical work. Developed a passion for engineering by diagnosing and rebuilding a failed diesel engine. Seeking a hands-on summer internship. Austin Zaal Senior Mechanical Engineering student interested in applied problem-solving, leadership, and operational environments. Pursuing an officer commission as a Naval Aviator while remaining open to engineering roles with real-world impact. Jayden Duarte Senior at Florida State University and Student Government Representative focused on leadership and project management. Skilled in team coordination, communication, and keeping projects organized and on schedule. Matthew Wilson Electrical Engineering student focused on embedded systems and applied electronics. Enjoys hands-on design, troubleshooting, and team-based engineering work. Seeking practical EE opportunities; IEEE and SAME member. |
| Poster Title | Terra Nova Project - NASA USLI |
| Abstract | The mission of the Terra Nova Project is to design and manufacture a high-powered rocket able to successfully carry and deploy the HAUS payload, the Terra Inquisitor. The Terra Inquisitor will be designed and fabricated to collect and test a sample of soil for pH within 15 minutes of landing. This will be achieved with commercially available and in-house manufactured components. The design of the recovery system is to safely reach ground level within 80 seconds of apogee. The safety of the landing is based on all individual rocket sections sustaining no more than 65 ft-lb of energy without causing irreparable damage. The design and manufacturing of all recovery system components shall meet all specified safety criteria and NASA launch rules and guidelines. Custom bulkheads will be used to absorb forces imparted on the recovery system and manufactured using the new form of additive manufacturing, 3D metal printing. |
| Research Mentor Name | Twan Capehart |
| Research Mentor's College (or High School) | Florida State University |
| Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) | Mechanical Engineering |
| Research Mentor's Email | tcapehart@pc.fsu.edu |
| Additional Research Mentor(s) | Elizabeth Gildersleeve - FSU PC Mechanical Engineering Graduate |
| Co-presenter(s) | Case Dyer, Jonathan Serbest, Austin Zaal, Mathew Wilson, Jayden Duarte |
| Keywords | High-Power Rocketry; Aerospace Systems Engineering; Recovery System Design; Autonomous Payload Deployment; Flight Testing & Verification |
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| Work | Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) |
| Presentation Modality | Face to Face Poster session |
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| I will be printing my poster | No |
| 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=l5ObmTFME1irikEef-xpJwKl4XT4sm10W2_ocd-dyK4 |