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CYSF · 2026

lightning in a jar

This project is about generating static in a jar

CWSF · 2026

L’importance de la portance

Aerospace

Notre projet vise a étudier l'effet du changement des variables d'une aile d'avion, (comme sa forme ou l'épaisseur de son bord d'attaque), sur la portance que celle-ci produit. Nous soufflon…

Linking Heat Stress Cellular Response to Immortality in Hawaiian Corals

Cellular and Molecular Biology

This project aims to link the cellular heat stress response of Montipora capitata to its biological immortality. The amortality of this species is attributed to alternative methods of telome…

Lipid Nanocarrier-Mediated siRNA Targeting of Viral Genes in Burkitt's Lymphoma

Microbiology

Burkitt's Lymphoma is an aggressive B-cell malignancy associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Over 95% of the world's population is persistently infected by EBV. While current tr…

Liposomal Encapsulation to Reduce Propofol Adsorption in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Systems

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving cardiopulmonary support system for patients with severe cardiac and/or respiratory failure. Its use has increased substantially si…

Live Emotion-Adaptive Backgrounds for Improved Sign Language Translation: An AI-Driven Multimodal Communication System

Technology Enhances the Arts

Current speech-to-sign language translation systems cannot express the emotions behind the words, making it difficult for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to fully grasp the speaker's tr…

LLMs Know When We Are Watching: A Lightweight Framework to Quantify Evaluation Awareness

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Benchmarks often fail to capture true large language model (LLM) trustworthiness, as models behave differently under evaluation than in real-world deployment. This research introduces a syst…

CWSF · 2026

LLM Wars: A Benchmark of Large Language Models for Pain Point Extraction from Software Feedback

Digital Technology Bronze Medal

This study benchmarks ten large language models on their ability to extract and classify software user pain points from thousands of real-world feedback records across four platforms: G2, Ca…

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Chemistry

The purpose of this experiment was to test the spread and droplet size of a drone application with and without a chemical surfactant adjuvant. It is hypothesized, the water with the chemical…

CYSF · 2026

Long COVID Risk Factors and Possible Biological Mechanisms.

I wil research about Long COVID and it's risks to answer the question; Why do some people develop Long COVID while others recover completely?

CWSF · 2026

Long, Long Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away...

Aerospace Bronze Medal

Since its founding in 2007, Galaxy Zoo participants have helped scientists classify hundreds of millions of galaxies and played a crucial role in examining large astronomical data sets (Pear…

Loss-of-Function Mutations in Csx27 Reveal Pore Activity Is Required for CRISPR–Cas13b Antiviral Defense

Microbiology

CRISPR–Cas systems enable bacteria to defend against viral infection through RNA-guided nucleases and accessory proteins, though the functions of many accessory components remain unclear. Th…

Low-Cost and Easily Accessible Flash Flood Detection System

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Flash flooding is one of the deadliest weather events, taking over 5,000 lives each year. Traditional flash flood detection systems are often inadequate: they are expensive, require frequent…

Low Cost Breath-Based System to Detect Cancers

Biomedical Engineering

In 2025, the American Cancer Society reported 2.1 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer, which is the leading cause for 1 in 6 deaths. This can largely be attributed to late diagnoses…

Low-Cost Nanocrystalline Nickel Reinforcement of Additively Manufactured Polymers for Extreme Industrial Environments

Materials Science

Despite its accessibility and geometric versatility, polymer additive manufacturing remains limited in industrial use due to the inherent structural and chemical vulnerabilities of polymers.…

Low-Cost Wearable System Using Inertial and Pressure Sensors With Machine Learning for Posture Monitoring and Pressure Injury Prevention

Embedded Systems

Pressure injuries are a serious health problem caused by staying in the same position for long periods. They reduce blood flow to tissues and are difficult and expensive to treat. In hospita…

Lunar Smart Adaptive Habitat Design With AI Psychological Monitoring for Crew Adaptive Positive Mental Health

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Mental health affects all aspects of life, it's a significant factor that if overlooked could cost lives and mission success particularly in space exploration. Mental health is a critical fa…

Lyso-PCTP: A Reengineered Lipid Biosensor for Early PDAC Diagnosis and Monitoring

Translational Medical Science

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) ranks 10th in US cancer incidence, yet it causes more deaths per year than breast cancer, ranked 1st, a disparity largely driven by complications rega…

Machine Learning Approaches to Brain Connectivity in Autism

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting many areas of life. Resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) measures functional connectivity between brain regions a…

Machine Learning Approaches to Predict Infection Risk in Multiple Myeloma Patients Receiving Bispecific Antibody Therapy

Translational Medical Science

Background: Treatment of Multiple Myeloma (MM) with bispecific antibodies (bsAb) results in an increased risk of infection, and predicting this risk is a significant unmet need. Aim: Develop…

Machine Learning Biomarker Discovery and AI-Based Protein Design for Low-Cost Oral Cancer Screening

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for over 90% of oral cancers, with 5-year survival rates below 60% due to late-stage diagnosis. Current diagnostic approaches rely on invasive su…

Machine Learning–Driven Design and Experimental Validation of Peptide-Based Mixed- Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Predictive Membrane Disruption in Targeted Immunotherapeutic Applications

Materials Science

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly tunable nanomaterials with potential in targeted immunotherapy and biological interfaces; however, the vast number of possible metal frameworks lim…

CYSF · 2026

Machine-Learning Enhanced Orbit Propagation: Improving Low Earth Orbit Prediction Using TLE And GPS Data

The main objective of this innovative project is to determine whether a supervised machine-learning correction model can reduce multi-day orbit propagation prediction error compared to the s…

Machine Learning for Coral Bleaching Diagnosis and Forecasting Using Images and Environmental Data

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Known as the “rainforests of the sea” coral reefs support over 1 billion people. Yet the rising ocean temperatures have driven increasingly frequent coral bleaching events, threatening reefs…

Machine Learning for Voice-Based Assessment of Parkinson's Disease

Translational Medical Science

Abstract Parkinson's disease often affects voice and speech years before motor symptoms become clinically evident, and clinical diagnosis can take years to confirm. Machine learning applied…

Machine Learning Guided and Accelerated Development of Semiconductor Photothermal Materials Using Doping Strategy to Modify Bandgap for Enhancing Solar Water Evaporation

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Solar water evaporation (SWE) outstands as a promising method to solve the global freshwater shortage due to its lower cost, green and sustainable. Semiconductors photothermal materials (SPM…

Machine Learning Model for Early Identification of Vocal Patterns Associated With Glottic Carcinoma Risk by Analysis of Voice Biomarkers and Life Habits

Translational Medical Science

The purpose of this investigation was to develop a machine learning model capable of predicting early vocal patterns associated with glottic carcinoma risk using acoustic biomarkers and life…

CWSF · 2026

Machine Learning Prediction of SSRI Response Using fMRI Connectivity

Disease & Illness Bronze Medal

When someone is depressed, doctors prescribe antidepressant medication, but it only works for about half of patients, meaning the other half can wait months on ineffective treatment. We deve…

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Animal Sciences

Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome (NMS), also known as dummy calf syndrome, affects newborn calves by limiting their alertness, ability to stand, nurse, and bond with their mother. The researc…

Magnetic Shields for Mars: A Model of Planetary Protection Against Solar Wind

Physics and Astronomy

This project evaluated the ability of laboratory-scale permanent magnets and a battery-powered electromagnet to generate magnetic pressure and compared their capacity to approach the pressur…