b'Conversion Advances in Renewable Energy: Focusing on Unusual Methods of EnergyMeredith L. PearceSponsor: Dr. Barry Hojjatie, Department of PAGET, Engineering TechnologyAdvances in unusual types of renewable energy are expanding the possibilities for different types of resources that can be used to power electronics, power plants, smartphones, and other technology. Resources such as solar and wind power are most common, but other more unusual types such as cocoa shells, dance floors that convert kinetic energy into electric, algae lipid oils, and geothermal energy are going through advances that might make it possible to move away from fossil fuels and focus on resources that are renewable. Common sources of renewable energy such as solar power are being explored in more unique ways such as space-based solar panels. Waves and tidal energy are also experiencing advances through methods of hydro turbines.Analysis of Assisted Living Facilities in South GeorgiaCarter Gilbert, Patrick Lee, Guillermo Sanchez, Kristen Stanford, Ikumi Uda and Stewart WardSponsor: Dr. Jia Lu, Department of GeosciencesAssisted living facilities are important parts of healthcare, and the accessibility to them is a concern in Lowndes County. Studies have shown that residents of the rural areas and small cities tend to have lower accessibility to assisted living facilities. However, no such study has been conducted for Lowndes County, which includes most rural areas and small cities. The objective of this project is to involve our students in the analysis of assisted living facility locations in Lowndes County. We collected and assembled location data of assisted living facilities in the area into a digital database and utilized Geographic Information System (GIS) to map all locations. Through map analysis, we conclude that there is a problem for rural and small city residents in South Georgia to access assisted living facilities. We suggest our government officials to increase accessibility and improve access to assisted living facilities in Lowndes County.77'