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Using Machine Learning Techniques to Forecast Major Earthquake Probabilities Along the San Andreas Fault System After a 100-Year Drought

Earth and Environmental Sciences

California experiences reoccurring earthquakes along its fault lines; however, since 1906, the southern region of the San Andreas Fault System has not produced a 6.5 or higher magnitude (M)…

Using Novel Natural, Eco-Friendly Materials to 3D Print & Mold Coral Skeleton for Coral Reef Restoration

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Coral reefs support over 25% of marine life and play a critical role in producing 50% of the oxygen we breathe. Scientists predict that by 2030, 90% of coral reefs will be endangered due to…

Utilization of Gel and Fiber Extracts From Opuntia ficus-indica Cactus as an Innovative and Sustainable Approach for Water Purification: An Eco-Friendly Solution for Reducing Turbidity and Enhancing pH Balance in Water Treatment Processes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Water pollution is a global problem which requires sound, cost-effective wastewater purification. This study evaluates the natural effectiveness of Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear cactus)…

Wavelet-Based Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Forecasting El Niño-Southern Oscillation Cycles

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a significant climate phenomenon with far-reaching impacts on global weather patterns, ecosystems, and economies. This study aims to enhance ENSO f…

"WEAR"-ing Out the Earth - The Effect of Chemicals and Heavy Metals From Textiles on Hydroponic Plant Growth, and Absorption of Anionic Clothing Dye From Water

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Wastewater runoff from textile industries – especially in regions with high amounts of both textile and agricultural production (typically east-Asian countries) – can seep into groundwater a…

3D-Printed Hemp-based Artificial Coral Reefs as Biodegradable Solution for Marine Restoration

Earth and Environmental Sciences Second Award

As the third largest coral barrier reef system in the world, the Florida Keys is home to thousands of marine life species and faces a myriad of threats resulting in a 90% decline in healthy…

A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Wildfire Prediction

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Amid the increasing threat of wildfires driven by extreme weather events, the imperative development of rapid and efficient fire prediction models becomes evident for successful evacuation,…

A Comparative Study of Indigenous Fishes in Paddy Fields for Pest Control and Mosquito Control in Avitanallur Village

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Biological control of pests and mosquitoes using indigenous fishes is an eco-friendly approach towards sustainable agriculture and health. Objectives: To collect and identify different indig…

Acoustic Filtration: Harnessing Ultrasonic Technology for the Streamlined Removal of Microplastic Particles From Water Flow

Earth and Environmental Sciences First Award

Microplastics have become a prevalent global environmental issue, with an estimated 75 trillion microplastics in the oceans today. MPs pose dangers to wildlife and cause serious health issue…

Algae as a Resource for Bioplastic Production: Evaluating Species-Specific Characteristics and Biodegradability of Closterium, Chlorella, Scenedesmus, Volvox, Spirogyra, Saccharina latissima and Alaria esculenta

Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award

Plastic pollution, with an annual human ingestion rate of approximately 1.38 million grams/per year, requires sustainable alternatives. The development of biodegradable bioplastics from alga…

Analysis of CO2 Fixation Through Photosynthesis in Waters of the South Coast of Brazil

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Since the Industrial Revolution,an increasing amount of CO2 has resulted in:the Global Warming,the ocean acidification that affects the metabolism of the microalgae.The objective of this wor…

Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh to Purify Polluted Water of Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Marshes are known for their ability to filter pollutants, excess nutrients and disease-causing organisms from freshwater surface runoffs (Vernberg, 1993). This study evaluates whether simila…

Analyzing the Efficiency of Different Microalgae Strains in Nitrogen Reduction

Earth and Environmental Sciences

This study explores the efficiency of microalgae for reduction of nitrogen pollution in wastewater, addressing global challenges in accessing safe drinking water. Chlorella vulgaris, Arthros…

An Artificial Intelligence Tool for Intensity Estimation of Global Tropical Cyclones

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Forecasting the intensity of tropical cyclones (TCs) is very important because it is directly associated with the potential damage from the storm. In order for forecasts to be accurate, ther…

ANOMaLY: A Real-Time Globalized System for Effective Regional Mitigation of Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions

Earth and Environmental Sciences First Award

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is one of the largest contributors to the greenhouse effect (265x more greenhouse forcing than CO2) and is the largest contributor to ozone depletion in the 21st century.…

A Novel Approach for Tropical Cyclone Track Forecast Across the Atlantic Basin

Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award

Over the period from 2008 to 2022, the United States experienced 263 tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. The ability to accurately predict the track of tropical cyclones is essential fo…

A Novel Approach on Determining Oceanic Carbonate System Parameters Through Machine Learning and Remote Sensing

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Monitoring the global distribution and long-term series changes of the various oceanic carbonate parameters (e.g. pH, total alkalinity (TA), dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), fugacity of CO2…

A Novel Machine Learning Approach for Assessing PFAS Pollution in North Carolina Using Water Contamination Sources

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemical compounds widely used in consumer products and industrial applications, this contamination has ties to severe health risks such as ca…

A Novel Mathematical Model To Predict Wastewater Induced Earthquakes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Wastewater Injection is the practice of injecting leftover wastewater from industrial practices such as fracking and liquid and gas extraction operations underground. With the rise of these…

A Novel Realtime Camera Fusion Model for Tracking Smoke Plumes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Smoke plumes produced by wildfires pose a threat to public safety. However, a lack of accurate real-time information on smoke plumes provided by current methods like satellite imagery leaves…

Anticipating Wastewater Emergencies in Alabama Using a Predictive Maintenance Machine Learning Model

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The UN recently reported on its global effort to improve access to clean and affordable drinking water, an issue made worse by changing climate patterns and poor wastewater infrastructure. O…

Apparent Temperature Optimisation for Commercial Operations in Portable Buildings

Earth and Environmental Sciences Third Award

The tropical climate of Darwin, Northern Territory of Australia, is notorious for unbearable temperatures exceeding 32C (90F) daily. Often felt in indoor environments, this leads to heat exh…

Applied Mycology: Do Fungal Endophyte Communities Differ Between Western Spruce Budworm Infested Douglas Fir and Uninfested Douglas Fir?

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Endophytes are a diverse group of fungi that can have a profound impact on plants in either a beneficial or detrimental way. They can have a symbiotic relationship with the host plants, or t…

Aquatic Toxicity of Sunscreen Ingredients in Freshwater Ecosystems

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The impact of the main inactive ingredient in sunscreens was tested on freshwater ecosystems using Daphnia magna as a model species. My previous experiments (2023) showed that "reef-friendly…

Assessing Environmental Toxicity Across Varied Habitats Through Daphnia magna Analysis

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Environmental toxicity in the soil is a glaring issue due to its detrimental impacts on surrounding ecosystems, human health, and the economy. My investigation studied the toxicity levels of…

Assessment of the Effect of Microcystin on Cellular Regeneration of Dugesia dorotocephala

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Water pollution poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Sometimes chemical pollutants force algae to grow unstoppably and produce toxins, such as microcystin. Cert…

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Platform for the Study of Paleontology Using QR Code

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The development of this project involves the utilization of 3D modeling platforms like Unity 3D, augmented reality, and the integration of QR codes with smartphones and computers to enhance…

Biodegradation of Plastic by Galleria mellonella, Tenebrio molitor, and Zophobas morio

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Plastic pollution affects the world: land, water, and air. It may take up to 500 years for certain types of plastics to biodegrade in the environment. This can be especially harmful to the b…

Bursting Bubble Ice

Earth & Environment: Air/ Water Second Award

CABMS: The First System Against California Marine Biotoxins Through Deep, Spatiotemporal, Multivariate Prediction and Sensor-Based Data Transmission

Earth and Environmental Sciences Second Award

To combat marine biotoxin contamination that threatens California’s $15-million shellfish industry, this research establishes the first California Marine Biotoxin Management System (CABMS),…