PROGRAM
Friday, November 14th
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08:00-08:10 Session 1: Welcome!
The Conference Chair will formally open the conference and introduce our keynote speaker. The Program Chair will discuss any last-minute changes to the program.
Location: Azalea
09:15-10:35 Session 3A: Professional Talks
Chair:
Saeid Samadidana (Austin Peay State University, United States)
Location: Highlander I
| 09:15 | Bridging Traditional and Generative AI in the Classroom (abstract) |
| 09:35 | Integrating EEG, HRV, and Eye Tracking in XR for Advanced Autonomous Driving Simulations (abstract) |
| 09:55 | Prime Targets in the Cyber Threat Landscape: Understanding Risks and Building Defenses (abstract) |
| 10:15 | Lessons learned from my attempt to ChatGPT-proof a class for better student outcomes (abstract) |
09:15-10:35 Session 3B: Undergraduate Talks
Chair:
Mir Hasan (Austin Peay State University, United States)
Location: Azalea
| 09:15 | Making AI Trustworthy & Interpretable for Medical Field (abstract) |
| 09:35 | Developing a Chatbot to Improve Information Accessibility on a University Website (abstract) |
| 09:55 | Supporting Parent Understanding of Tennessee’s K–12 Computer Science Standards: An Evaluation of Data Visualizations and Resource Tools in K–2 (abstract) |
| 10:15 | Machine Learning and Predictive Maintenance (abstract) |
09:15-10:35 Session 3C: Undergraduate Talks
Chair:
Lixin Wang (Columbus State University, United States)
Location: Dogwood I
| 09:15 | 3D Spatial Reconstruction Using Low-Cost 2D LiDAR and Iterative Closest Point Alignment (abstract) |
| 09:35 | GoGoGecko (abstract) |
| 09:55 | Effective Methods of Real-Time Raytracing with Light-Ray (abstract) |
| 10:15 | Structural Feature Extraction of Hand-Drawn Kanji Characters through Stroke Identification and Graph Generation for GCN-Based Image Classification (abstract) |
09:15-10:35 Session 3D: Peer Reviewed Talks
Chair:
Muhammad Rahman (Clayton State University, United States)
Location: Dogwood II
| 09:15 | EVLibScale: A Discrete Event Simulator of EV Charging Stations (abstract) |
| 09:35 | Analysis of Social Biases in Text-to-image AI Models (abstract) |
| 09:55 | Benchmarking Machine Learning Techniques for Soccer Match Outcome Prediction (abstract) |
| 10:15 | Piloting a Replicable Model for Undergraduate User Experience Education: An Interdisciplinary, Capacity-Building Framework (abstract) |
10:40-12:00 Session 4A: Professional Talks
Chair:
Robert Lowe (University of Tennessee at Martin, United States)
Location: Highlander I
| 10:40 | Gang of Four and GPT Make Five (abstract) |
| 11:00 | Stepping-stone Intrusion Detection Resistant to Intruders’ Chaff Attacks through Packet Matching (abstract) |
| 11:20 | AI as a Paradigm Shift in Computer Programming (abstract) |
| 11:40 | Electric Vehicle Driving Range Estimation using On-Board Diagnostics Technology (abstract) |
10:40-12:00 Session 4B: Undergraduate Talks
Chair:
Masoud Naghedolfeizi (Fort Valley State University, United States)
Location: Azalea
| 10:40 | Machine Learning Based Anomalous Network Traffic Detection (abstract) |
| 11:00 | Phishing in the Age of Deepfakes: Emerging Cybersecurity Risks and Defenses (abstract) |
| 11:20 | Smaller but Smarter: Why Small Language Models May Be the Future of AI Accuracy (abstract) |
| 11:40 | FlyWire Project Data (abstract) |
10:40-12:00 Session 4C: Undergraduate and Graduate Talks
Chair:
Jianhua Yang (Columbus State University, United States)
Location: Dogwood I
| 10:40 | Leveraging Real-World Randomness for Improved Computer Security and Applications (abstract) |
| 11:00 | Real Time Vehicle Detection with YOLO: Evaluating Speed, Accuracy and Recall (abstract) |
| 11:20 | Architecting Agentic Al for PCI DSS Compliance (abstract) |
| 11:40 | Interpretable AI for Multi-Label Plant Disease Diagnosis (abstract) |
10:40-12:00 Session 4D: Peer Reviewed Talks
Chair:
Glenn Wiggins (Mississippi College, United States)
Location: Dogwood II
| 10:40 | A Real-Time Cyber-Physical Framework for Predictive Maintenance in Smart Manufacturing (abstract) |
| 11:00 | Implementing RSA Accumulators for Asynchronous and Permissionless Reliable Broadcasting (abstract) |
| 11:20 | Service-Learning as a High-Impact Practice: Fostering Identity, Motivation, and Success in First-Year Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Mathematics Majors (abstract) |
| 11:40 | TealPlay: A Media Center for Experiential Learning (abstract) |
12:00-12:50 Lunch
Lunch is poolside and catered by Subway.
13:00-14:20 Session 5A: Professional Talks
Chair:
Bob Bradley (University of Tennessee at Martin, United States)
Location: Highlander I
| 13:00 | CompileIt Updates: Supporting UT Single Sign-On Migration (abstract) |
| 13:20 | Vibe Programming vs. Human Developers: Why Software Engineers Still Matter in the Age of AI (abstract) |
| 13:40 | Global Engagement in AI & ML Curricula: A Research Framework (abstract) |
| 14:00 | AI-Assisted Literature Review: Tools and Techniques (abstract) |
13:00-14:20 Session 5B: Graduate Talks
Chair:
Saman Sargolzaei (University of Tennessee at Martin, United States)
Location: Azalea
| 13:00 | Systematic Analysis of Beamforming and Machine Learning Research Intersections: An ArXiv-Based Taxonomic Study (abstract) PRESENTER: Sai Radha Abhigna Maturi |
| 13:20 | Zero Trust for Non-Terrestrial Systems (abstract) |
| 13:40 | Advancing Building Energy Consumption Forecasting through Time Series Clustering (abstract) |
| 14:00 | The Intelligent Robotic Companion (abstract) |
| 14:20 | Disaster Mapping enhanced with AI (abstract) |
13:00-14:20 Session 5C: Poster Presentation
Chair:
James Church (APSU, United States)
Location: Dogwood I
Comparative Evaluation of Large Language Models for Cybersecurity Code Generation: GPT-4o, Claude-3, and Gemini (abstract) |
Strategic AIML Integration for Volunteer Management Mobile Application (abstract) |
Constraint-Aware Counterfactual Explanations: A Human-Centric Framework for Transparent and Actionable Graduate Admission Decisions (abstract) |
PlantBase: A Knowledge-Based System for Gardening Success (abstract) |
VR Climate Science Simulation: Extreme Heat (abstract) |
Generalized Master Theorem in Analysis of Divide-and-Conquer Algorithms (abstract) |
13:00-14:20 Session 5D: Professional Talks
Chair:
Melissa Wiggins (Mississippi College, United States)
Location: Dogwood II
| 13:00 | Generative AI, Digital Technology and its Impact on Education and Learning: Implications for Studying Computer Science (abstract) |
| 13:20 | Stepping-stone Intrusion Detection and its Development Trend (abstract) |
| 13:40 | The VC-Dimension of Visibility on the One-Sided Guarding Terrains (abstract) |
| 14:00 | Teaching Operating Systems with Impactful Programming & Soft Skills (abstract) |
14:50-15:20 Session 6: Introduction to Programming on the Altair
A special presentation from Rob Lowe on the Altair computer.
Location: Azalea
15:20-16:20 Session 7: Vibe Coding Competition
Vibe Coding Competition! Bring your team of 1 to 3 students and vibe code a new application.
Location: Azalea
16:30-17:00 Business Meeting
At this meeting, we will discuss what worked, what didn't work, and how we can improve our conference for next year. All conference officers will attend. Professionals are encouraged to attend. For students, this meeting is optional.
Location: Highlander I
17:00-18:00 Social Gathering
Hang out with your fellow students and professionals, swap stories, eat snacks, and play a few board games.
Location: Highlander I
19:00-21:00 Dinner
At dinner, we will socialize, have an amazing meal, and celebrate our students who presented at this year's conference. Prizes will be awarded to the top presentations and posters of the day.
Location: Azalea