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CYSF · 2025

effects on animals as Alberta's ecosystem evolved

We will research the effects on Alberta's wild life as Aberta ecosystem evolves and industrialises.

Efficacy of Chitosan Hydrogel for a Variety of Agricultural Applications

Plant Sciences Third Award

The hydrogel has gained attention as a delivery mechanism to reduce nutrient runoff and improve delivery of fertilizers. Hydrogels are crosslinked polymers that expand to hold liquid when su…

Efficacy of Colostrum in the Inhibition of Common Pathogens: Comparison With Conventional Antibiotics

Microbiology

Antibiotics have been the main solution to combat bacterial infections, however their inappropriate use has caused health problems, like dysbacteriosis as well as the development of resistan…

Efficacy of the "Popliteal Compression Test" in Detecting Intraoperative Popliteal Artery Injury During Knee Arthroplasty

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Knee arthroplasty for severe arthritis is being frequently performed worldwide in varied clinical settings due to increased patient awareness and longer life expectancy. Intraoperative vascu…

Efficient Energy Harvesting Using Biomaterials: Fabrication of a ZnO-Modified Eggshell Membrane and Cotton Based Piezo-Tribo Hybrid Generator

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design Fourth Award

The ever-increasing global energy demand—particularly for small, portable, and wearable electronics and self-powered systems—necessitates the development of sustainable energy sources. Mecha…

Efficient Lexical Encoding of Natural Language

Systems Software

This project detailed the development of NLC (Natural Language Compression), a text encoder optimized for natural language (NL). Efficient NL encoding is most valuable for satellite-based te…

Efficiently Tracking Quantum Entanglement: The Machine Learning Edge in Non-Markovian Open Dissipative Systems

Physics and Astronomy

Quantum open systems account for unavoidable interactions with environmental noise such as energy dissipation crucial for modeling realistic quantum dynamics. Additionally, colored noise in…

Effortless Alkalinity Analysis Using AI and Smartphone Technology, No Equipment Needed, From Freshwater to Saltwater

Environmental Engineering

Alkalinity is a crucial water quality parameter with significant environmental and engineered system applications. Various analysis methods exist, from traditional titrations to advanced spe…

Effortless Palate Expanders

Biomedical Engineering

The purpose of this experiment is to create a palate expander that is significantly easier to use than your standard RPE model. Palate expanders are necessary for children in early stages of…

EGCG: A Novel Therapeutic, Natural Product Inhibiting CDK5-Mediated Phosphorylation of CRMP-2 and Tau in Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the hyperphosphorylation of Tau and collapsin response mediator protein (CRMP -2), a newly identified Alzheimer’s signali…

CYSF · 2025

Eggcellent Substitutes

Bronze Medal

Which egg substitue cupcake is the most similar to a regular egg cupcake?

eiBraille: Systematic Reform of Braille Education With AI & Low-Cost Tactile Technology for an Inclusive, Zero-Discrimination Society

Technology Enhances the Arts First Award

Braille illiteracy remains a critical barrier to equality for the visually impaired. Globally, over 70% face employment discrimination—not due to their disability, but due to systemic barrie…

CYSF · 2025

Electrified

I will be testing to see that if I connect multipe generators to the motor of a small elelctric car will it charge the battery so that it can go longer.

Electrified Bubbles

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

With renewed interest in green fuel technology or E-fuels as an alternative to fossil fuels, interest has returned to hydrogen production and improving the electrolysis process. The key issu…

Electrifying Effects: Investigating Magnetic Field Influence on Plant Tissue Conductivity

The impact of magnetic fields on plant growth is an emerging area of research that indicates positive effects on the various physiological processes of plants, including nutrient uptake, hor…

Electrifying Lake Mud

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

With need for electrical power increasing around the globe and natural bacteria living in the ground, this work will present a novel solution to meet the energy demands by using the alternat…

Electrogenic Biotransformation of Organic Substrates: A Bioanodic Approach to Decentralized Energy

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Finding reliable long-term energy solutions remains a critical issue in addressing climate change. This experiment evaluated the potential for microbial fuel cells (MFCs) to generate electri…

CYSF · 2025

Electrolytes

Bronze Medal

I will experiment the electrolytes in each drink and see how it affects us and should we stop or not.

CYSF · 2025

Electromagnetic Coils

Testing how the number of coils in an electromagnet impacts its strength.

CYSF · 2025

Electromagnetism: What materials create the best magnet?

Bronze Medal

I will be testing the effects of changing the rod material in an electromagnet. I will change out the materials and see how it effects its magnetism.

CYSF · 2025

Electroplating

We will be Electroplating with nickel and copper, a process of coating one metal onto another, and in this case, nickel onto copper. Electroplating has many benefits.

Electrospinning Tissue Scaffolds for the Annulus Fibrosus

Back pain affects millions of people in the United States every year, often resulting from damaged or degenerated intervertebral discs. Current surgical treatments, including discectomies, s…

Elucidating Memory Distortions in the Consolidation Process

Memories are not exact replicas of past events; they are influenced by prior knowledge and experiences, causing distortions that affect all humans. Although the reconstructive nature of memo…

Elucidation of the Benham's Top Illusion Using Artificial Eyes

Biomedical Engineering

Benham's top, characterized by black-and-white patterns, induces an optical illusion where colors other than black and white are perceived as it is spun. This study aims to investigate this…

Emergent Quantum Inductance in a Chiral Orbital Current State: Next-Generation Quantum Materials and Applications

Physics and Astronomy

Chiral orbital currents (COC) circulating along the edges of the crystal unit cells underpin an array of novel phenomena in ferrimagnetic Mn3Si2Te6. Two types of inductances are well known,…

CYSF · 2025

Emerging Contaminats Found Within Drinking Water

Within, my project I will uncover emerging contaminates.

Emotional Perspectives of Fractal Music

Mathematics

Fractals are self-similar shapes that appear in nature and can produce complex structures by replicating the same pattern across several scales. While fractals have often been explored in vi…

emoTune: New AI-Based Approaches to Assistive Technology for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Behavioral and Social Sciences Second Award

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have difficulty with comprehension of facial expressions. Although assistive technology has been developed to help these individuals identify…

Empathy Powered Pairing: A Trauma-Informed Pairing Algorithm for Traumatized Youth

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Approximately 1 in 4 adolescents experience trauma by age 16, with even greater prevalence among high-risk groups such as Native American, Alaskan Native, African American, and multi-racial…

Employing Woodpecker Cranial Adaptations in Helmet Design: Increased Impact Protection

Biomedical Engineering (inferred)

Helmets ideally protect against severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) through impact force dissipation over a larger surface area, cranial deceleration over a lengthened period, and energy abs…