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Third Award
Language workbenches and product lines allow users to customize programming languages by providing a framework for the creation of Domain Specific Languages (DSLs). They allow for quicker la…
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In the realm of machine learning, biased models stemming from inadequate representation in training datasets pose a significant challenge to real life applications of these models. Despite a…
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In this paper, we present several key contributions to the field of climate science and machine learning, with a specific focus on the prediction of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) p…
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The most popular Graph Neural Networks rely on the message-passing paradigm, where the idea is to iteratively propagate the representation information of every node to its direct neighborhoo…
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Monochromacy and Achromatopsia are color deficiencies in which people cannot see specific or no color at all. Color deficiency can either be inherited through genes or acquired. This project…
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The cost of computing resources to train the Large Language Model (LLM) is very high. In addition, LLMs cannot meet the requirements under medical Q&A scenario, which is requested to provide…
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the susceptibility of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm to quantum computing-based attacks. Quantum computers possess the potential…
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The rapid emergence of generative AI, particularly large-language-model-based conversational chatbots like ChatGPT, has spurred significant advancements. However, this progress has brought p…
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Over 430 million individuals worldwide require rehabilitative technologies to address their disabling hearing loss. When untreated, hearing loss results in cognitive fatigue, strained commun…
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Second Award
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from visual impairments, a number which is only expected to grow in the coming years. In the U.S. alone…
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In the 21st century, the depletion of fossil fuels is one of the most critical issues for industrial development, and solar power is gaining traction as a possible solution. As solar power g…
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South Korea has a high public transportation usage rate of 77.5% as of 2020, but a survey of visually impaired people found that 82% of respondents ranked buses as the most difficult mode of…
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Quantum Computers hold immense potential for solving complex problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers. However, their potential is limited by challenges such as decoherence. D…
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This project explores the application of language models in creating backpropagation-based neural networks for the detection of known and unknown malware. A representation learning model (RP…
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“Bridging the Gap Using EdTech and AI” includes the EdTech desktop application and an iOS mobile app with a workflow of three functions to make the use of AI for teaching/learning more effic…
Technology Enhances the Arts
Astrophysicists seek methods of effectively conveying complex concepts to non-scientific audiences. Sonification, or the conversion of information into audio, improves the accessibility of t…
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COCOTherm addresses the challenges of monitoring wildlife overpasses as part of the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project. The wildlife monitoring program for this project involves 15 networked…
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Coded stock trading strategies are a fast-growing interest as they can help businesses and individuals not only learn but also make more money while putting themselves at less risk. I decide…
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The rise of community support platforms has captured the attention of various fields, from leisure to customer support. The existing solutions are often exclusive or add-ons to existing syst…
Technology Enhances the Arts
Humanity has made great strides in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development since the 1960s. Today, because such technology has been made available to the public, there has been a rise in AI…
Technology Enhances the Arts
Third Award
Classical music education is a complex field requiring the teacher to evaluate a student based on audio and visual information. However, this approach can be error prone and biased. This pro…
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Crowd crushes are a widespread global issue often resulting in significant loss of life. Proactively addressing this challenge involves avoiding locations predicted to attract large crowds.…
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The research addresses the escalating issue of loneliness and its potential progression to suicide, a concern magnified by the advent of social media and heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic.…
Technology Enhances the Arts
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the effects of provided statistical data of a country's performance versus the disclosure of a given country's name on the perception of that c…
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Third Award
There is an alarming increase in the population of ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs), with 475,000 cases reported annually, some of which are fatal. Due to limited training, healthcare pr…
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The prevalence of dementia has increased over time as global life expectancy improves and populations age. An individual's risk of developing dementia is influenced by various genetic, lifes…
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In today's data-driven world, where 2.5 quintillion bytes are generated every day, reliably storing and accessing vital information is crucial. However, as technologies evolve, traditional m…
Technology Enhances the Arts
First Award
As digital design has become ubiquitous over the last few decades, 3D creations have become much more advanced through Computer-Aided Design (CAD). However, this approach can be tedious, tim…
Technology Enhances the Arts
Helen Keller was a remarkable woman who achieved success and fame despite losing her sight and hearing. The deafblind range is 0.2% to 2%, which represents 467 million of the global populati…
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Third Award
Machine Learning (ML) optimizers are widely used to optimize the weights and biases of deep neural networks. However, current methods can suffer from issues like slow convergence and getting…