1. Bacterial Identification Using Confocal Raman Spectroscopy Kevin Smith, Brian Cox Advisors: Dr. Mahadevan-Jansen Chad Lieber

2. Overview Construct the Confocal Raman Spectroscopy system Test accuracy from commercially obtained samples Create library from in vitro samples

3. Background Raman Spectrosopy Otitis Media Bacterial Identification

4. Past Work Researched Raman Spectroscopy Constructed Learning Model Evaluated Design

5. Current Work Researching and evaluating parts for construction of the device Evaluating for the most effective and cost efficient design

6. Current Problem Conversion from multimode laser to monomode Transmission from 300  m fiber to 6  m fiber

7. Future Work Order remaining components Construction of device Testing device