SMALL (nanobio Sensors and MicroActuators Lab)
Department of Electrical Engineering
Bonner Hall #318A
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY at Buffalo)
Buffalo, NY 14260

E-mail: pvsmith@buffalo.edu

Web-site: www.SMALL.buffalo.edu

SMALL member since Summer 2010

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY at Buffalo)

• Department of Electrical Engineering

Attended the 59th Annual Western New York Science Congress – Seed Germination Study – Honorable Mention

• Constructed for use in pools/ponds using remote controlled airplane parts for steering and throttle controls.

• Constructed out of numerous soda bottles, plastic.
• Attained heights well over 200 feet with an average pressure of 110psi.
• Launching tripod constructed with PVC and wood and designed to be launched a safe distance away from user.

• Constructed numerous airplanes which had to be assembled, soldered and calibrated before flight.

• Constructed a device to slow a swimmers average velocity and cause more drag.
• Allows swimmer to use any stroke, and allows flip turns.
• Constructed out of shaped plastic and belt, secured snuggly to stomach or back.
• The device has been tested by over 25 swimmers, many of which are D1 college swimmers.
• Timed tests were performed showing an average time for 2 laps to be 14 seconds longer then without the belt.
• Currently Patent Pending.

• Taught swim lessons to both adults and children
• Maintained a safe environment and enforced all pool regulations.

• Position: Wide Receiver, September 2006- January 2008