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The Annotation of Novel Datasets for the Training of Cellori (Cell Origin) Spots, a Deep Learning Algorithm for RNA FISH Spot Detection

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Developments in microscopy imaging have allowed for in depth study of biological systems at a level never previously reached. One such method is RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)…

The Annotation of Novel Datasets for the Training of Cellori (Cell Origin) Spots, a Deep Learning Algorithm for RNA FISH Spot Detection

Developments in microscopy imaging have allowed for in depth study of biological systems at a level never previously reached. One such method is RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)…

The Antihypertensive Effect of L-Ergothioneine (ET) on Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Activity and Nitric Oxide (NO) Production to Effectively Prevent and Treat Cardiovascular Diseases

Translational Medical Science

Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, affecting 1.3 billion people and attributing to 17.9 million deaths worldwide per year, making it the leading preventab…

The Application of Mushroom Mycelium as a Biomaterial and Leather Alternative

Materials Science

As climate change poses a bigger threat to the world, more and more consumers are looking to change their buying habits to become more sustainable. One industry experiencing this change firs…

The Application of Mycorrhizal Inoculation to Increase Agricultural Productivity and Carbon Sequestration in Hugelkultur Systems

Earth and Environmental Sciences

This experiment was designed to identify a correlation between mycorrhizae fungal inoculation, hugelkultur systems, and agricultural productivity. The alternative hypothesis, that a correlat…

The Assignment Observer, managing homework deadlines to improve the mental health of students and parents.

Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award

Canvas has brought dematerialized homework assignments and the ability to have real-time updates. While adding the convenience for students and parents to check homework from anywhere at any…

The CaSR—GSH Interaction: Finding an Effective Antagonist

As the second leading cause of death, cancer has negatively impacted the lives of millions across the globe both directly and indirectly. In this study, we aim to stunt the rapid proliferati…

The Characterization of a Phenolic-Protein Conjugated Patch as an Antimicrobial Agent to Prevent Infections in Wounds

Microbiology

In the past decade, the implementation of phenolic compounds with collagen-based biomaterials has gained increasing attentions (Liu, et. al., 2019). Phenolics have been studied as collagen m…

The Chemical Profiling and Antibacterial Evaluation of Extracts from Garcinia xanthochymus

Chemistry

Garcinia xanthochymus is a species of mangosteen that has exhibited medicinal properties. There are many beneficial phytochemicals found in the bark, leaves, seeds, and fruit of the plant. M…

The Cloud

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The purpose of this project was to create a device that is able to extract and collect water particles from the air and be able to turn it into drinkable water. After creating a device the e…

The Combined Effects of Varying Gravity Levels and Light Exposures on Garden Cress Development Using a Low-Cost 3D Printed Clinostat

Plant Sciences

Advancing manned space exploration and habitation may require rethinking the fundamental expectations of plant growth. Plants orient themselves through gravitropism and phototropism; or usin…

The Correlation Between Peroxisome Levels and Short-Term Memory Loss in a PINK1-/- Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease

Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award

Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive brain degenerative disease, affects over 10 million people globally leading to neurological deficits associated with tremors, rigidity, imbalance, and…

The Correlation Between Physical Activity and Balance in the Elderly

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Poor balance in the elderly has caused many falls, serious injuries, and deaths over the years. To reduce the incidence of falls, a systematic assessment was done on the elderly population i…

The COVID Cardiac Connection: A Novel Pre-Participation Screening Tool to Identify Subclinical Cardiomyopathy After SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Young Athletes

Translational Medical Science

Emerging evidence demonstrates that COVID-19 can lead to myocarditis and may induce malignant arrhythmias associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) during high intensity exercise. The objec…

The Creation of a Dog Treat Dispenser That Activates With Water

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

The objective of this investigation is to create a functional prototype that activates when it rains and dispense dog treats. This will eventually help the dog owners protect their dogs whil…

The Creation of Longer Lasting Concrete: An Analysis on the Infusion of Bacteria and Aggregates Into Cement Concrete to Increase Durability at Varying Temperatures by Examining the Substances Following Water Absorption

Materials Science

Inducing bacteria into cement concrete can increase concrete durability and therefore its lifespan by preventing microcrack formation from the absorption of water. Bacteria have cell walls w…

The Cross-Application of Oxidative Stress Conceptualizations to Inflammatory Microglia's Role in Neurological Diseases for Candidate Drug Discovery

Translational Medical Science

According to the United Nations, about 1 in 6 of the world’s population suffers from neurological conditions. Microglia within the brain, aggravated by amyloidosis, serve as reactive oxidati…

The Cytotoxic Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Human Lung Cells

The recent influx of innovation in the nanotechnology industry has drastically increased the concentration of airborne nanoparticles in the air, with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) making up a…

The Dark and Light Triad of Personality Traits and Self-Deception

Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)

Individuals scoring high on the Dark Triad scale—a measure of three significantly positively correlated traits: narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism—are unpleasant and deceptive wit…

The Deletion of a Disulfide Bridge Through Site-Directed Mutagenesis to Adapt Cutinase to the Biodegradation of Polyethylene Terephthalate

Microbiology Second Award

Plastic pollution is an environmental emergency. Since 1950, over 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste has been generated (Asad, 2018). It is estimated that between 75 and 199 million to…

The Detection and Treatment of Mid-Ear Infections Using Acoustic Reflectometry and Phototherapy

Microbiology (General) Fourth Award

Every year, there are 700 million cases of mid-ear infections (Otitis Media, OM) and nearly 21,000 deaths occur worldwide because of complications arising from OM (Worrall, 2007). The method…

The Development of a Mobile, Arduino-Based Water Quality Testing Apparatus

Environmental Engineering

Water quality describes the condition of water based on its chemical, physical, and biological state. Poor water quality poses health risks to humans and the environment, causing disease, an…

The Development of an Alternative Exhalation Valve for Mechanical Ventilation by Additive Manufacturing

Biomedical Engineering

The current Covid-19 pandemic has developed not only a global public health crisis, but also a very serious impact on production chains. Leveraged by the urgency of the scarcity of resources…

The Development of a Second-Order Autocorrelator for Measuring the Duration of Ultrashort Laser Pulses

Physics and Astronomy

High-power laser technology is based on ultrashort pulses, which enables research into particle acceleration, non-linear vacuum properties, or electron-positron pair production. Power=Energy…

The Development of a Stream Generator Prototype Capable of Obtaining Tidal Energy From Diverse Bodies of Water

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

The cost of the electrical energy from the grid of Puerto Rico is 30% more expensive than the average cost of energy in the United States. The high cost of energy has caused an economic burd…

The Development of the C2F Seawater to Freshwater Converting Bioplant

Cellular and Molecular Biology Third Award

Recent changes in climate, increased energy production, overpopulation, and inadequate water use and infrastructure led to freshwater shortage globally. There is an urgent need to develop ne…

The Difference in Correlation Between Attendance and Grade Point Average Throughout Secondary Education

This project was designed to determine if there is a difference in the relationship between attendance and grade point average (GPA) from middle school to high school. T o test this, the per…

The Disruption of Nicotine Vapor With Medium Chain Triglycerides

Translational Medical Science

MCT oil was used to ease the created addiction.The experimental setup involved three groups, a control, nicotine, and MCT + nicotine. Over a week, both nicotine groups were treated once a da…

The Dual Roles of Activated Carbon as an Adsorbent and Photocatalyst for Azo Dye Removal

Environmental Engineering Fourth Award

The rise of the fast fashion and textile industries has proliferated the release of toxic azo dye effluent into the environment, contributing to ~20% of global industrial pollution. Azo dye…

The Earthworm Squirm: Multiple Sclerosis Hypnosis Investigating the Potentiality of an Alternative, Realistic Cure of Encephalomyelitis disseminata (Multiple Sclerosis) Using the Neoblasts from Dugesia tigrina (Planaria) on Lumbricus terrestris (Earthworms)

Translational Medical Science First Award

One-billion individuals, one in six, suffer from neurological disorders. Encephalomyelitis disseminata (MS) is primarily an immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system (CNS) where…