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CYSF · 2025

from fuel to motion

How different car engines work

CYSF · 2025

From Gross to Great

I will be testing the theory of eating a hated food multiple times and see if it differs when hungry or full.

From Hair to Harvest: Effects of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dots on Germination and Growth in Solanum lycopersicum (Tomatoes) Seedlings Using Keratin-Based Hydroponic Substrates

Plant Sciences

Hydroponic systems are an efficient method of plant cultivation that is gaining popularity due to its high yields and resource efficiency. However, current hydroponic substrates like mineral…

From Invader to Innovator: Bioplastic Synthesis From Carrizo Cane to Keep Laredo Beautiful

Biochemistry

Carrizo Cane, an invasive species affecting the health of Webb County's Rio Grande River and other southern U.S. waterways, presents significant ecological challenges. Instead of focusing on…

CYSF · 2025

From Mutation to Medicine: Unravelling CF Mysteries

This project focuses on cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene that lead to severe respiratory and health issues. By exploring how different mutations…

From Theory to Observational Results: Baryon Acoustic Oscillations Detected at High Redshift Ranges

The current mission from several space science institutions occurring on a global scale is the search for baryon acoustic oscillation (BAO) peaks. In our work, we were able to successfully d…

From the Womb of My Suffering, My Life Is in Colors

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Visually impaired women face difficulty identifying the start and end of their menstrual cycle due to the inability to distinguish colors, which negatively affects personal hygiene, independ…

From Trash to Nano-Treasure: Engineering Sustainable, Safe, and Biodegradable Quantum Dots for Use in Bioimaging, Medicine, and Agriculture

Materials Science

Quantum dots (QDots) are nanoparticles with a wide range of applications, including bioimaging, fluorescent labeling, and agriculture. Commercial QDots are synthesized using heavy metals, ma…

CYSF · 2025

From Trauma to Recovery: A Comparative Research of How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Behavior

This project aims to explore how childhood trauma affects adult behavior. In this project we went through the four main outcomes of childhood trauma, and the solutions to it.

From Waste to Worth: Comparing Varying Cellulase Enzyme Concentrations on the Separation of Mixed Poly-Cotton Fibers

Environmental Engineering

The fashion industry generates substantial textile waste, contributing to environmental pollution and resource depletion. This study investigates the enzymatic separation of mixed poly-cotto…

From Waste to Worth: Repurposing Resistant Starches in Wasted Rice Into Controlled-Release Fertilizer

Environmental Engineering

Rice is the most commonly wasted food, with an estimated 38 kg wasted per person annually. This contributes to 12% of methane emissions and 1.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, straining…

CYSF · 2025

From Water to Watts: Portable Hydrokinetic Innovation

Our project is an innovation project that is attempting to create a portable, cheap and accessible hydrokinetic machine.

From Words to Actions: A Comprehensive Approach to Identifying Incel Behavior on Reddit

Behavioral and Social Sciences

The incel (involuntary celibate) community is a radicalized online subculture. In this study, I focus on the popular social media platform Reddit and analyze the activity patterns and commen…

CYSF · 2025

Fuel Cells!

My project is about what a Fuel Cell is, and how they can be used as an alternate environmental electric source. There are many benefits behind this, and I have made a project demonstration…

FULL MOON: A Novel and Economical Method for Sustainable Agriculture on the Moon

Plant Sciences

Lunar colonization will require sustainable agriculture using in-situ resources and minimal fostering materials from Earth. This study aimed to grow Raphanus sativus (radish) in a Lunar Sout…

Full Observation System for Monitoring Animal Health and Behavior Using Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Farms

Animal Sciences

In many farms around the world, production is not maximized due to animals getting sick, which could affect their milk production, Reproduction, weight, and more, based on the The World Orga…

Functionality of Bioplastics: Investigating the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Algal Bioplastics for Sustainable Applications

Materials Science

The accelerating depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, underscore the critical need for sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to conventional pe…

Functionalized Nanoporous Silica for Highly Selective Sensing of Metal Ion in Water

Materials Science

In this study, after self-assembly and hydrothermal reaction under acidic conditions using TEOS as a silica source and a triblock copolymer (P123) as a template, a nanostructured silica mate…

CYSF · 2025

Fungus Among us: implementing the bioremediation techniques of mycelium networks in water filtration

This project investigates the efficacy of three species of mycelium fungi in their ability to filter and remove pollutants from water.

GABAergic Neurons Correlate to Auditory-Induced Stress Behavior in Mice

Behavioral and Social Sciences

A common feature in stress- related disorders is maladaptive feeding, such as undereating or overeating (Wei et al., 2019). The mechanisms of how stress influences feeding behavior remains e…

GACPETE-ECO

Environmental Engineering

The objective of this research was to mitigate environmental pollution from plastic bottles and aluminum cans using an autonomous robot: Gatherer of Aluminum Cans and Polyethylene Terephthal…

GaitGuardian: Real-Time IMU Processing and Visual Monitoring Using Machine Learning (ML) for Advanced Parkinson's Disease Patients (II)

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

Over 10 million people live with Parkinson's Disease (PD), an incurable movement disorder that disrupts daily life. Freezing of Gait (FoG) affects 80% of advanced patients, causing sudden im…

Galleria mellonella as a Proxy for the Human Immune Response: Allium sativum's Effectiveness Against Enterobacter cloacae

Biomedical and Health Sciences

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of garlic extract against E. cloacae infections. First, inhibition zones were created using lawns of E. cloacae and sterile disks soaked with d…

Gallium Mediated DNA Tensegrity Triangle Based Crystals: A Novel Prototype Facilitating Gallium Cancer Therapy

Biomedical Engineering

Gallium Cancer Therapy (GCT) has emerged as a promising non-invasive treatment modality due to its ability to induce apoptosis and disrupt cellular iron metabolism, inhibiting rapid prolifer…

CYSF · 2025

GameForge

We are using a Raspberry PI to make a DIY game console with a custom game, with a 3d printed shell.

CYSF · 2025

Garbage Classifier

I made a web based garbage classifier that will sort different segregations of garbage. It uses python and streamlit to make an application where you can upload an image and have it return w…

CYSF · 2025

Garbage Gladiator

Humans produce so much garbage which in turn creates high amounts of pollution. In order to battle this we have decided to create a budget friendly garbage to energy converter which takes th…

GastroSense - Non-invasive Method to Efficiently Detect Various GI Issues Unaccompanied by Deleterious Effects on the GI Tract

Biomedical Engineering

My research this year was devoted to creating a non-invasive method to efficiently detect gastrointestinal conditions without causing harm to the digestive tract, as GI diseases affect milli…

Gate OS: A Secure Rust Exokernel Based on Preventive Static Code Analysis With Process Domain Isolation

Systems Software

Traditional operating systems use multiple abstraction layers that simplify development but restrict customization and optimization. Gate OS, a Rust-based exokernel, minimizes abstraction ov…

Gearin' Up

Physics and Astronomy

The purpose of this experiment was to test the strength of 3D-printed gears with different infill levels. Infill refers to how much material is used for the inner portion of an item. This id…