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CYSF · 2025

Using AI to Predict AQI

Using an AI model, and inputing data to see how accurate AI is at predicting these values. Potentially leading to new innovation and greater abiility to access and manage resources leading t…

Using a Multimodal Approach of Aromatherapy and Jigsaw Puzzles to Improve the Emotional Levels of a Geriatric Population Living With Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Geriatric populations living with Alzheimer’s disease often experience low mood levels that can exacerbate their symptoms and shorten their life spans. The most common treatments for these l…

Using Artificial Neural Networks and Kolmogorov-Zurbenko Filtering to Predict Future Sunspot Numbers and Temperatures

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Coronal Mass Ejections alter space weather, causing geomagnetic storms, atmospheric density disruptions, and ionospheric turbulence, damaging over 2 trillion dollars of satellites and power…

Using Bee Venom and Natural Nanoparticles as an Effective Treatment for PFOS and PFOA Induced Carcinogenesis

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), known as “forever chemicals,” are persistent environmental pollutants associated with many diseases, including cancer.…

Using Bioenhancers and Mobile App, AgriShield, To Improve Pest Management: A Novel, Cost-Effective, Environmentally Friendly Strategy To Increase Crop Yield

Animal Sciences

Fall armyworms damage over 80 host plants, especially maize, and cause annual crop losses of around $9.4 billion. With the global population projected to reach 9 billion people by 2050, the…

CYSF · 2025

Using Biomimicry To Help Improve Structural Stability

In my project, I will create new alternative designs for structures based on structural concepts found in nature. Through a series of tests, I will conclude which design is able to achieve t…

Using Changes in Bioimpedance Values to Infer Applied Force for Tissue-Specific Force-Sensing During Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery

Biomedical Engineering

Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RAMIS) was used in millions of procedures in 2024. Despite its widespread use, it overwhelmingly lacks force sensing. Few systems offer this feat…

Using Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing to Detect and Optimize 911 Stroke Cases

Translational Medical Science

Stroke, the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the US, is a time-critical emergency handled by EMS agencies—20% of which manage 80% of service calls (Krohmer & E…

CYSF · 2025

Using diffrent waters for growing plants

Using diffrent waters to grow the plants

Using Electroencephalography to Control Transhumeral Prostheses

Biomedical Engineering

As of 2017 it is estimated that nearly 57.7 million people have amputations, and this number is expected to double by 2050. Within the U.S. it is reported that 34% of amputations are upper e…

Using Explainable AI in Immunohistochemistry Cell Images for Cancer Diagnosis

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Immunohistochemistry is a popular method for diagnosing diseases like cancer. To make a diagnosis, pathologists manually analyze every cell in a tissue sample, which is time-consuming and pr…

CYSF · 2025

Using fMRI and Multi-omic Analysis to Develop a Neurobiologically Precise Alternative Treatment to Schizophrenia

Using fMRI and multi-omic analysis to develop a targeted pharmaceutical based on shared disruptions in biomarkers and neural signals, aiming for greater precision than current, non specific…

Using Geant4 To Find the Most Weight Effective Passive Radiation Shielding

Materials Science

During space travel, space craft and the astronauts within are exposed to galactic cosmic rays; prolonged periods of exposure to these rays can cause cancer, injuries to the nervous system,…

Using Lepomis macrochirus Fish Scales as Biological Indicators of Stream Health

Earth and Environmental Sciences

A healthy stream is vital to the local ecosystem for many reasons. The stream helps regulate floodwaters, filters pollutants, serves agricultural purposes, and maintains a balanced ecosystem…

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)…

CYSF · 2025

Using Machine Learning to Diagnose Respiratory Illness

Using a machine learning model, I will interpret sound files from a database of patient coughs, wheezing, and crackles. From the interpretation, I will utilize the model to create a diagnosi…

Using Machine Learning To Statically Analyze JavaScript for Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Systems Software

Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks are one of the most common web vulnerabilities but are difficult to track and prevent. Websites have a very large XSS attack surface area, with every user…

Using Magnets and Electromagnets to Replace Traditional Static Automotive Suspension Systems in Hopes of Decreasing Body Displacement

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Each year, millions of auto accidents occur, many of which are the result of loss of control due to unstable vehicles or worn-out parts (NHTSA, 2019). The suspension system plays a key role…

Using Microfluidic Devices to Filter Algae at High Flow Rates - Year 3

Chemistry

Microalgae is an optimal biofuel candidate due to its ease of growth in many water environments, high lipid content, and lack of overlap with food production. The separation of microalgae fr…

Using Nano Technology to Purify Polluted Water in a Local Lake

Chemistry

This study investigates the combined effects of cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) and silver orthophosphate (Ag3PO4) as potential materials for water purification. Innovative magnetically seperable A…

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…

Using Per-Channel Energy Normalization to Enhance Accuracy in Machine Learning-Based Lung Sound Classification

Embedded Systems

This study investigates various audio preprocessing techniques for classifying lung sounds, particularly Per-Channel Energy Normalization (PCEN). We combined and augmented two primary datase…

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)…

Utilizing Ants to Mitigate MSW Landfill-Generated Methane Production Through Novel Aerobic Digester System for Anthropogenic Food Waste Decomposition

Animal Sciences

Ants – with their ability to assist in seed dispersal and scavenging – are an often overlooked foundational part of our ecosystems. In fact, according to the Journal of Animal Ecology, ants…

CYSF · 2025

Utilizing Benford's Law as a Predictor for Crashes in the Stock Market

Applying Benford's law to historical stock market data to reveal if it can be utilized as a tool to predict market crashes by observing deviations over selective periods.

Utilizing Biomimicry by the Gentoo Penguin to Engineer an Optimal Aircraft Wing Design Capable of Navigating Through Challenging Weather

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Recent studies have attracted aeronautical organizations to the hydrophobic and ice-repellent properties of the Gentoo penguin. These characteristics have prompted investigations to replicat…

Utilizing FDM 3D Printing to Fabricate Biodegradable PCL-Dexamethasone Implants for DME

Translational Medical Science

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a leading cause of vision impairment, affecting up to 30% of diabetics. It results from retinal fluid buildup due to vascular leakage and is commonly treated…

Utilizing Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning With Encoder-Decoder Architecture Agents to Identify Optimal Resection Location in GBM Patients

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

Currently, there is a noticeable lack of AI in the medical field to support doctors in treating heterogenous diseases such as Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), which has a five-year survival ra…

CYSF · 2025

Utilizing Nanocellulose aerogel to prevent household fires

I will be researching and attempting a solution to household fires through Nanocellulose aerogel, explaining what it is, how it works /researching the feasibility, and real life appliances.…

Utilizing PcTx1 Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles as a Novel Anticoagulant in the Development of a Low-Cost Microneedle Device for Rapid Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Materials Science

Strokes are a leading cause of global mortality and disability, with ischemic strokes accounting for the majority of cases. Even worse, the current treatment for ischemic stroke, tissue plas…