Microbiology
Whole-body deodorants are widely used, yet their impact on the vaginal microbiome is unknown. Many contain antibacterial components that may disrupt Lactobacillus, the dominant bacteria of t…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor and cognitive functions, with bradykinesia, a slowing of movement, being a hallmark symptom required f…
While 40% of all described species on earth are parasites, their role is still poorly understood in the ecosystem. This study focuses on the “zombie ant fungus”, Ophiocordyceps camponoti flo…
CYSF · 2025
My Project will offer a simple simulation of how the Solar System might have formed I did a couple of experiments to answer the question.
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
First Award
With the increased use of 3D printers, there exists a need to recycle filament purge and failed prints. Traditionally, filament is produced via shredded material fed through an extrusion mac…
CYSF · 2025
How different car engines work
CYSF · 2025
Silver Medal
I will be testing the theory of eating a hated food multiple times and see if it differs when hungry or full.
Plant Sciences
Second Award
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…
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
Bronze Medal
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
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…
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
Bronze Medal
Our project is an innovation project that is attempting to create a portable, cheap and accessible hydrokinetic machine.
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Second Award
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…
Machine learning (ML) models are emerging as promising tools to aid non-invasive detection of medical anomalies (e.g. malignant tumors). However, privacy concerns and time-consuming labeling…
CYSF · 2025
Gold Medal
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…
Plant Sciences
Fourth Award
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…
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…
Microbiology (inferred)
Antibiotic resistance is a critical global health challenge, with the UN estimating that drug-resistant infection deaths will surpass cancer deaths by 2050. Bacteriophages offer a potential…
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…
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
Gold Medal
This project investigates the efficacy of three species of mycelium fungi in their ability to filter and remove pollutants from water.
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…
Studies have found that sugar and fat can reduce the activity of the HPA axis and this is why people overeat when under a lot of stress (Mills et al., 2020). The HPA axis is regulated by the…
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…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Third Award
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…