Physics and Astronomy
Microbubbles, tiny bubble smaller than 50 µm in diameter, have advantages over normal bubbles and are utilized in many fields. Among the various methods for producing microbubbles, we focuse…
Physics & Astronomy
Fourth Award
Objectives My project measures the amount of beta, alpha, and gamma rays emitted by polonium 210, americium 241, and an unknown mix from an antique lamp. The experiment then compares the sam…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The objective of this project is to find the quality of a road by use of the process of vibration analysis. I believe that a frequency with a higher than average amplitude would i…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The purpose of my experiment was to measure the speed of sound in gases through acoustic interferometry. Key objectives were to verify the expected temperature dependence of sound…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Second Award
Objectives The goal of my engineering project was to create a functional miniature wireless charger that could be modified for a lithium-ion button cell battery in a hearing aid. Currently,…
Physics and Astronomy
Black holes exhibit extraordinary behavior unparalleled in the known universe, providing the opportunity for experimental insight into determinism, extra dimensions, and the intersection of…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The objective of this study is to understand the relation between the geometry of an object and the amount of voltage needed to acoustically levitate the object. Methods I built a…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives Develop an inexpensive and effective sensor that would be able to prevent SIDS by recognizing when respiration in infants stopped while also being easy to wear and easy to alert p…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives The objective of this study was to test the effects of a number of changes in a coilgun s electrical system and the projectile on the distance traveled by the projectile. Methods…
Physics and Astronomy
Fourth Award
The decades long trend of transistor size reduction has recently faced a roadblock because of its reliance on already extremely scaled silicon transistors. However, atomically thin semicondu…
Physics and Astronomy
Iron-based superconductors (IBSCs) hold a promising future for exhibiting superconducting behavior at increasingly high critical temperatures (Tc), potentially leading to a wide range of app…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives The objective of this project is to create a smart window to maintain indoor light levels within 20% of 45 lux when external light levels are between 150 and 700 lux. This system…
Physics and Astronomy
Cherenkov radiation has multiple application in the most prominent areas of modern research. It is the main contributor in the search for cosmic particles, as can be seen in the detector "Su…
Physics and Astronomy
Because of strong absorption of middle infrared (mid-IR) light by organic molecules in human tissue, mid-IR lasers have applications including laser surgery, tissue ablation, non-invasive me…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Second Award
Objectives Collecting cosmic data to understand the universe and its beginnings is very time-consuming and expensive. Current radio stations require vast areas of isolated space and expensiv…
Physics and Astronomy
Caves are found on Earth and some extraterrestrial planets (e.g., Mars) where mineral precipitation and microbial growth allows for the formation and preservation of microbial biosignatures…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives A road setup produces a temperature gradient and creates an electrical charge through the Seebeck Effect and with that creating energy. Methods A thermoelectric power generation s…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives My experiment's goal was to model a blown wing concept, which increases wind velocity around the wing by having propellers lined along its leading edge, with varied wind speed, pr…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of my project was to determine if different panel structure/designs on a soccer ball had an effect on the distance the ball traveled in the air. My hypothesis was th…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The goal of my project is to attempt to solve the problem of which shape is best for parachutes. Methods The way that I tried to solve the problem was that I tried to make 12 diff…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives The purpose of this project is to capture green energy from the Piezoelectric Effect. This is the ability of piezoelectric materials to generate electricity in response to putting…
Physics and Astronomy
Plasmas, such as an aurora borealis or a lightning strike, are a fundamental state of matter that can provide solutions to Earth's greatest challenges. However, this growing field of physics…
Physics and Astronomy
In performing an in-depth statistical analysis of the makeup of existing exoplanet datasets, this project aims to identify an innovative and low cost method for making further strides in exo…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives The objective of this project was to determine the feasibility of reducing the range and charging downtime limitations of electric vehicles by embedding electrical infrastructure…
Physics and Astronomy
White dwarfs, remnants of Sun-like stars which have completed their evolution, are one of the most common types of stars in space. Despite this, a full, surviving exoplanet has never been fo…
Physics and Astronomy
Supernovae are among the most energetic phenomena in the cosmos, occurring at the end of the life of a massive star. The stellar explosions not only supply the universe with kinetic energy,…
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum computers enable to obtain high speeds and great computational powers. They are based on the application of operators on a quantum system. The project investigates how to reproduce t…
Physics and Astronomy
Safety is the key to successful space exploration. Away from the surface of the Earth’s magnetosphere, astronauts require artificial shields, both physical and electromagnetic, to protect th…
Physics and Astronomy
This research is motivated by a pure curiosity: While mosquitos enjoy bobbing up and down the water surface, why do they never get wet in their legs?- A phenomenon called hydrophobicity. We…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives The scope of this project is to design an easy to operate low-cost Raspberry Pi based Optical Reader using Open Source Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Text-To-Speech (TTS)…