Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #200
Submission information
Submission Number: 200
Submission ID: 9048
Submission UUID: 042823b1-cd26-44d9-b9ed-960339896031
Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal
Submission Update: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?token=oswO0q6lZRrn9sGlBD9aMLh-LxcYEigz6npbYTjHfoM
Created: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:35 AM
Completed: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:49 AM
Changed: Tue, 03/17/2026 - 12:00 PM
Remote IP address: 146.201.10.37
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 | Ethan |
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| Primary Student Contact Last Name | Toole |
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| Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email | et23k@fsu.edu |
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| Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work | TCS High School Student, Mechanical Engineering |
| Bio of all individuals presenting this work | I am a high school student at The Collegiate School. I am looking to become a mechanical, civil, or electrical engineer. I plan to go to college, possibly FSU, and move forward with my career. |
| Poster Title | FWD, RWD, or AWD: Which is the Best Choice for the Daily Driver |
| Abstract | This study compares front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), and all-wheel drive (AWD) systems to determine which offers the most balanced combination of performance, safety, and fuel efficiency for the average driver. Existing research highlights clear trade-offs between efficiency, traction, and handling across drivetrain types. By analyzing peer-reviewed engineering studies, safety reports, and consumer data, this project evaluates how each system performs in real-world driving conditions. The findings suggest that drivetrain selection depends largely on driver priorities and environment. |
| Research Mentor Name | Madisyn Flammia |
| Research Mentor's College (or High School) | The Collegiate School at FSU PC |
| Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) | Research |
| Research Mentor's Email | mjf24@fsu.edu |
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| Keywords | Vehicles, Cars, Drivelines |
| Poster Session/Number | |
| Work | Complete |
| Presentation Modality | Face to Face Poster session |
| Poster PDF or Powerpoint | E. Toole Poster.pdf152.56 KB
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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=oswO0q6lZRrn9sGlBD9aMLh-LxcYEigz6npbYTjHfoM |