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Acoustic Focusing With Gases

Physics and Astronomy

Sound waves are all around us, but we never think about how they can be controlled or focused like light can be. My project explores if sound waves can be bent or concentrated using gases wi…

Acquiring and Decoding Neural Signals for Sensory Applications

Behavioral and Social Sciences

The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in electroencephalography (EEG) responses between active and passive sensory stimulation to identify neural patterns beneficial for i…

A CRISPR Knockout Screen Systematically Identifies Critical Epigenetic Barriers in Direct Cardiac Reprogramming

Biomedical Engineering

Heart failure is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with the limited regenerative ability of the human heart posing a significant obstacle. Ischemic injury such as myocardial infarction…

Active Shooter Security System

Embedded Systems

In the United States, 1,346 active shooter incidents were reported since 2013, resulting in 442 deaths and 953 injured (Everytown 2024). Active shooter is defined as an individual actively e…

Adapter-Enabled Multimodal Spiking Encoder/Decoder Neural Subnetwork Ensembles for Large-Scale Logical Neuromorphic Accelerators

Systems Software

Throughout synthetic biology among other domains, artificial neural networks (ANNs), through the replication of biological neural networks, have aided and automated several applications. Wit…

CYSF · 2025

Adapting LoRaWAN Sensors For Fall Prevention

Using multiple low cost motion detector sensors for data collection of movement of elderly people around the house. Analysis is done through machine learning algorithms to detect patterns an…

A Data-Driven Exploration of Albumin-Creatinine Ratio as a Biomarker for Myocardial Infarction Risk: A Multivariate Analysis

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Myocardial infarction, the leading cause of death in America, can be prevented by detecting risk factors early. I investigated the relationship between urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR)…

A Deep Learning-Based Hybrid Neural Network for Enhanced Risk Stratification of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Through Electrocardiographic Signal Analysis

Translational Medical Science

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) remains a significant health concern, accounting for over 436,000 deaths annually in the United States. An electrocardiogram (EKG) signal can help to identify ris…

A Deep Neural Network Method for Steganographic Image Detection

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

The ability to create and/or detect steganographic messages (messages hidden within images or other digital file types) is important for uses ranging from watermarking copyrighted materials…

A Deep Residual Learning-Based Framework for Cancer Metastasis Detection Using Autoencoders and Limited Tumor Data With Whole-Slide Imaging

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with 154,270 cases and 52,900 deaths estimated in 2025. Conventional screening methods, such as imaging scans and bl…

A Device for Detecting Fast Moving Objects for Use by the Vision Impaired

Biomedical Engineering

Two billion people are vision impaired globally, of which 43.3 million are blind. 1 in 12 vision impaired people have been involved in a road collision in the last 5 years, with 58% of incid…

A Digital and Portable Integrated Apparatus for Dynamic Monitoring and Highly Efficient Catalysis of Trace Formaldehyde Using Fe-Based TiO2 Single-nanoparticle Photocatalyst

Environmental Engineering

Recognizing formaldehyde’s significant health risks and prevalence in the environment, particularly the indoors, this study presents a cost-effective and size-flexible integrated system for…

CYSF · 2025

Advanced Moisturizer Testing: Hydration Effects on Gelatin-Based Artificial Skin Using WVTR Analysis

In this experiment I tested the retaining ability, sweating, UV exposure, and WVTR of aloe vera gel, coconut oil, vaseline, and shea butter.To test this I made artificial skin samples out of…

Advancing Alzheimer's Diagnosis With AH_Ad: A Classification Model Based on MRI Images

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Convolutional neural networks (CNN) have demonstrated notable success in various image reconnaissance tasks, leading to their further application in medical diagnosis. In this study, an expa…

Advancing Biopolymer Innovation Through Nanotechnology: Utilizing Machine Learning and Predictive Data Analysis Techniques to Optimize Mechanical and Environmental Properties Using Nanoparticles

Environmental Engineering

This year’s engineering project puts a focus on improving the BioRegen prototype which is a biopolymer that is completely derived from waste materials that fully biodegrades in natural envir…

Advancing Kappa-Carrageenan Hydrogels: Novel Exopolysaccharide Integration for Superior Mechanical Properties

Materials Science

Algae-derived Kappa-carrageenan (?CG) hydrogels show potential as renewable, biocompatible, and versatile materials for application in tissue engineering. It also gels easily with hydrogen b…

Advancing Opioid Overdose Intervention: Formulating Novel Spray-Dried Naloxone Microparticles for Pulmonary Delivery

Translational Medical Science

In the last decade, the world has plunged into an opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths surging, amplified by the rise of synthetic drugs. In 2019, opioids accounted for 80% of global drug-r…

CYSF · 2025

Advancing Renewable Energy: The Combined Power of Saltwater and Food Waste

From being thrown in the landfill to powering the world, using food waste as energy can be the ultimate solution to methane, and here, I will utilize the conductive properties of food waste…

Advancing Underwater Exploration: The Integration of Augmented Reality Technology in Smart Snorkeling Masks for Enhanced Safety, and Marine Environmental Awareness

Embedded Systems

?This project presents the development of an Augmented Reality (AR) snorkeling mask that enhances underwater safety through real-time marine species detection and biometric health monitoring…

CYSF · 2025

Aerodynamics of a Plane

How does aerodynamics affect the flight of a plane

Affordable Nanoparticle-Based Diagnostic Device for Rapid and Precise Detection of Pandemic-Causing Diseases

Biomedical and Health Sciences

This project introduces a low-cost, portable diagnostic device for the rapid and accurate detection of pandemic-causing diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people lacked acce…

A Field Study Examining Factors Involved in Oak Decline in Exotic Oaks Growing in North America

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Oak decline is a global phenomenon threatening oak tree populations, the economic value of timber, and ecosystems. This study addresses a research gap by analyzing factors contributing to oa…

A Friendly Companion: A Robot That Is Capable of Connecting to Human Emotions and Able To Sustain a Conversation Through AI and Sensors

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

The project consists of a robot that has the sole purpose of helping people with emotional needs, solving an issue pointed out by NIH (The National Institute of Health) with the scars that l…

A Fully Self-Developed and Completely Open-Sourced, Affordable Rocket Module Featuring an Interchangeable Secondary System for Versatile Mission Adaptability

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

This project introduces a fully self-designed, completely open-source, and affordable rocket module aimed at addressing real-life challenges that cannot be effectively solved by existing tec…

A Geographic Information-Based Cycling Tourism App for Active Seniors

Systems Software

To stimulate regional economic growth by attracting nearly one billion globally active seniors favoring wellness-oriented long-term travel, we propose an intelligent cycling tourism applicat…

A Green Alliance: Evaluating the Synergistic Dynamics of PETase Expression and Plant-Microbe Interactions in Enhancing Microplastic Degradation Pathways in S. alterniflora

Plant Sciences

Microplastics, originating from various sources, threaten ecosystems such as the Gulf of Mexico, where they accumulate in food chains and impact vast wildlife & humans. On the other hand, mi…

Agricultural Runoff: The Effect of Types of Fertilizer and Application Methods on the Amount of Nitrates Released From Capsicum annuum (Bell Pepper)

Environmental Engineering

This project investigated the effects of the type of fertilizer (organic and synthetic) and application method (spray, sprinkle, and ring) on the amount of excess nitrates released from Caps…

agriculture tools

Huanglongbing (HLB), or the Citrus Greening Disease (Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus), is the most destructive citrus disease worldwide and persists in threatening the sustainability of th…

Ag-TiO2@HNT Photocatalytic Composites for Highly Efficient and Eco-Friendly Organic Pollutant Degradation

Chemistry

Organic pollutants, such as synthetic dyes and petroleum-based contaminants, pose ecological risks due to their chemical stability and resistance to biodegradation. Nanotechnology offers sol…

A Gut Feeling About Depression: Examining the Effect of Synbiotic Modification in the Gut-Brain Axis on Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affects over 280 million people worldwide, yet current treatments remain ineffective for nearly one-third of patients. Emerging research suggests that gut mic…