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Human Milk Immune Complexes Isolated Following Pregnancies Complicated by COVID-19 Infection Contain SARS-CoV-2 Nsp13 Helicase and Biologically Active Factors

Biochemistry Second Award

Human milk satisfies a baby’s every need. By providing essential nutrients and biologically active factors, milk promotes the infant’s growth and development. Milk also safeguards the infant…

Humidity-Driven Smart Solar Panel Cleaning System

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

In the coming decade, renewable energies are set to replace conventional fuels, driven by their environmental benefits and long-term cost advantages. Solar energy, particularly prominent for…

Hyperaccumulation of Arsenic in Rice Plants: A Low-Cost Approach to Arsenic Degradation

Plant Sciences

Rice is a staple food for millions around the world and the countries known for exporting it the most have the highest levels of arsenic in their groundwater. Hyperaccumulation of arsenic in…

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Student Athletes: HCM Detection From Echocardiograms Through a CNN Deep Learning Algorithm

Translational Medical Science

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heritable heart muscle disease and is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young adults and teenagers, most notably youth athletes. HCM h…

I-Be-Proven Fast Dissolving

Biomedical and Health Sciences

I am seeing what form of ibuprofen dissolves the fastest in vinegar, which is a replication of stomach acid. The reason I wanted to do this is because I am surrounded by so many people who g…

I.D.A.S - Interlocking Drone Aerial Swarm: Enhancing Thrust and Battery Configuration Flexibility

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Fourth Award

My project explores a novel design of interlocking transformative drones that drastically increases the number of potential applications of drone swarms. With my design, drones in a swarm ca…

IdentiCan: The App That Detects Brain, Breast, Lung, Skin, and Pancreatic Cancer

Translational Medical Science Third Award

Cancer is a problem that is affecting millions of people worldwide, and it is one of the leading causes of deaths in the U.S. With the increasing number of cancer cases, there’s a higher num…

Identification of a Binary System by CCD Photometry and Analysis on the Physical Properties of Asteroid (39) Laetitia

Physics and Astronomy

The study of asteroids provides valuable insights regarding the formation of our solar system and potential strategies for addressing the threat posed by PHOs(Potentially Hazardous Objects).…

Identification of Lung Cancer Biomarkers Through Coding Sequences Targeted by miRNAs

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Lung Cancer as of the current day is one of the deadliest cancers around the globe due to its high incidence and mortality rates. Identifying factors aiding researchers in developing treatme…

Identification of Novel Target Genes and ML-Based Drug Repurposing and Discovery for Alzheimer’s Disease in the Presence of Metabolic Comorbidities

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder with no cure, despite decades of research. More than six million adults in America are living with Alzheimer’s and the number…

Identification of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated With Genes Involved in Cocaine Dependence

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Addiction is a social disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a behavior driven by a response to increased reward stimuli paired with an impaired ability to regulate stimulu…

Identification of Survivin as a Novel Longevity Biomarker: Towards Developing Novel Anti-Aging Therapeutics

Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award

Cells enter the senescence state when aging occurs, an irreversible cell cycle arrest. This exhibits an age-related increase in the levels of Senescence Associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP)…

Identification of the Locations of Waste in Oceans and Seas Through Artificial Intelligence Integration. (Robocean)

Environmental Engineering

Currently, there are 5.25 trillion microplastics and 269,000,000 kilograms of waste in oceans and seas. This increase in pollution leads to the death and even extinction of aquatic life. We…

Identifying Apple Snail Sequences Suitable for RNAi Pesticide Design

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Apple snails are an invasive species in the southeastern United States, who host the rat lungworm which is very detrimental to humans. Currently the main control method for apple snails is p…

Identifying Glitches in a Gravitational Wave Detector Through CNNs

Physics and Astronomy

Gravitational waves (GW) are primarily emitted when compact binary objects collide while orbiting each other. Another possible mechanism is a stellar explosion resulting in a supernova forma…

Identifying Inhibitors and Inducers of the Alternative Lengthening of Telomeres (ALT) Pathway Through the Development of a High-throughput Phenotypic Screen

Translational Medical Science

In healthy human cells, telomeres are end caps on DNA strands to protect against degradation. However, as cell replication increases, telomeres progressively shorten, eventually triggering c…

Identifying New Sponge Species From Qatar Marine Environment Using Molecular Techniques

Animal Sciences

The Arabian Gulf, known for its extreme conditions, supports a diverse marine ecosystem. Its isolation and harsh environment have led to a high number of unique species. However, much of the…

Identifying Photosynthetic Microeukaryotes and Cyanobacteria in the Diet of Tilapia in the ’Alekoko Fishpond Using eDNA

Microbiology

Tilapia are held responsible for the localized decline of economically important native fish species in the ‘Alekoko Fishpond, namely the Striped Mullet known as the ‘ama‘ama. This novel res…

Identifying Possible Transiting Exoplanets in the TESS Database

Physics and Astronomy

What percentage of stars initially identified by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) as planetary candidates are actually planets? In the process of my research, I take pictures…

Identifying the Molecular Link Between Endoplasmic Reticulum Morphology and Divalent Magnesium Cation Signaling Through Protein Sequence Similarity Search Tools and Phylogenetic Analysis

Cellular and Molecular Biology

The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is crucial for cell health, facilitating functions like protein and lipid synthesis, calcium storage, and stress response. Previously, research has established…

Identifying Underlying Brain Connections in Pediatric ADHD: A Pathway to Early Diagnosis and Reduced Secondary Effects

Behavioral and Social Sciences Second Award

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide. It's marked by difficulties in attention control and impulse management…

Illinois-Chicago A Comparison of Zingiber officinale Mediated Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles and Chemically Synthesized Copper Nanoparticles Through Their Effects on Drosophila melanogaster Locomotion for In Vivo Medical Applications

Institute of Technology, Kanpur This experiment studied the effects of ginger -mediated and chemically synthesized copper nanoparticles (CuNP) on the model organism Drosophila melanogaster (…

Illuminating Minds: Shining a Light on Atypical Dyslexia Therapies

Behavioral and Social Sciences

This study assesses the impact of Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) therapies on reading speed and accuracy in students with dyslexia, with a nuanced examination of how RAN deficits interact wi…

Image Segmentation of Gastrointestinal Polyps in the Human Gastrointestinal Tract Using Machine Learning

Translational Medical Science

Currently, colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, with it contributing to over 10% of all cancers. With colorectal cancer being a significant contributor to the wo…

Imaging, Expression Profiling, and Modeling: Systematic Approaches Integrated to Investigate BPC Regulation of the Circadian Clock

Plant Sciences Third Award

This study investigates plant-specific GAGA-binding factors, BASIC PENTACYSTEINEs (BPCs), which are known to exhibit overlapping and antagonistic effects on various developmental phenotypes,…

Immunomodulatory Response of Neem Leaves Extract and its use in Treating Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Inflammation is the process our body uses to combat infection, allergy, or injury. Solutions available have many side-effects and are not safe for long -term use. The goal of this project wa…

Impact of Breast Milk in Escherichia coli Inhibition: Variation of the Antibacterial Efficacy According to the Stage of Breastfeeding

Microbiology

Breastfeeding is the process of nourishing an infant through the production of breast milk. Human breast milk has complex components crucial for the health of both mother and child, encompas…

Impact of P. gingivalis Derived RagA and RagB on Osteoclastogenesis

Biomedical and Health Sciences

The goal of this experiment was to find out whether P. gingivalis derived RagA can bind OC- stamp and promote the RANKL induced osteoclastogenesis. I did this by using RAW 264.5 murine cells…

Impact of Strontium Aluminate Nanoparticles on Xylem Occlusion

Plant Sciences

Light-emitting plants (LEPs) offer the opportunity for cheap, carbon negative lighting. SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ (strontium aluminate), is the longest lasting, brightest phosphor of its kind. Recen…

Impact of Toroidal Propeller Design on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Acoustic Signature and Aerodynamic Performance

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Second Award

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used for many applications across a range of industries. Increased UAV usage poses a public health and environmental threat due to the annoyi…