Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #225

Primary Student Contact First Name: Jacob
Primary Student Contact Last Name: Hernandez
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Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email: jah22s@fsu.edu
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Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work: All Civil Engineering
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Poster Title: Pine Log State Forest Expansion
Abstract:
Research Symposium Abstract
The Pine Log State Forest Expansion involves the planning and design of numerous structures and amenities developed to support increased public use while preserving the site’s natural environmental character. The project is located in Washington County, Florida, just 14 miles north of Panama City Beach, on a site encompassing approximately 90 acres of mixed uplands, wetlands, and open-water features. Facilities include a two-story visitor center with an 80 ft 60 ft floorplan (9600 square feet total), a parking lot, a multi-use path, public pavilions, pedestrian bridges, a boardwalk, restroom facilities, and the associated utilities/roadway improvements. The project will consist of one stormwater retention pond located downslope of the parking lot and main visiting center area. The water flow will be directed towards the SWMF through natural drainage patterns and roadside swales. A wastewater lift station will also be implemented to reliably convey wastewater from the visitor center and restroom facilities to the designated treatment system. A natural vegetative buffer will also be present downslope of the pavilion area to protect the nearby wetland systems.

Research Mentor Name: Dr. Hafiz Ahmad
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Research Mentor's Email: hahmad@pc.fsu.edu
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Co-presenter(s): Addie Cope, Branden Hardtke, Ryan Furniss, Jared Williams
Keywords: Civil Engineering
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Work: Complete
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
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