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Use of Polymer Coated Nanoparticles for Inactivation of MS2

Biomedical Engineering

Off-target effects from viral vectors prevent their expansion in the medical field, resulting in the need for a method to prevent these negative impacts. To simulate an environment with a ne…

Use of Surfactants to Promote Agricultural Sustainability and Soil Fertility in Arid Climates

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The purpose of my experiment is to explore sustainable solutions to solve the global environmental issue of desertification. Arid climates foster conditions for dry, compact soil, possibly l…

Using an Inexpensive Night Vision Camera as a Detector in NIR Spectroscopy

Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy is a technique that measures wavelengths from 780 nm to 2500 nm to determine the chemical composition of a sample, making it useful in various applications,…

Using Artificial Intelligence To Predict the Ventricular Origins of Premature Ventricular Contractions Based on 12 Lead EKG Data

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Background: Predicting origins of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) based on a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is a laborious process. Artificial intelligence can automate the process m…

Using Aspirin to Mitigate Renal Toxicity of Lithium for Bipolar Disorder Using HEK293 Cells

Lithium treatment, the first-line medication for bipolar disorder (BD) mania, is known to cause chronic kidney disease, reported in at least 20% of BD patients. To manage BD mania, physician…

Using Bidirectional Transformer Neural Networks for Advancing Gender Bias Recognition in STEM Job Advertisements

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Gender disparity persists in most STEM fields, where men vastly outnumber women. Recent research shows that gendered wording in advertisements for STEM jobs may have a significant influence…

Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Carbon Emissions Reduction and High-Value Extractions Towards Sustainable Waste Management

Environmental Engineering

With the recent increase of human population, food production rates have surged, resulting in one-third of all food produced worldwide to be wasted. With typical methods of waste management…

Using Computer Vision to Analyze Traffic

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

Purpose: In a world where the population is ever-increasing, optimizing transportation routes has become imperative. The following project aimed to create a more efficient method for analyzi…

Using DNA for Data Storage Including Quantum Dot Identifiers and Blockchain

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

My research provides the theoretical storage of data in DNA, expressed using the four natural “A,” “C,” “G,” and “T” DNA nucleobases. The DNA-stored information may be actual biological geno…

Using Fall Leaves To Make Biodegradable Films

Environmental Engineering

This project continues on the foundational research of using spent coffee grounds to make biodegradable films by harnessing the bountiful and renewable potential of fall leaves, this project…

Using Immune Footprints in a Novel Deep Learning Model to Detect Human Diseases

In response to diseases and regardless of their characteristics, humans have developed an all - encompassing defense mechanism known as the immune system, where antibodies are a key player.…

Using Iron and Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles to Induce Targeted Apoptosis in Cancerous Cells

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Cancer is a worldwide problem, especially breast cancer in women, with the treatment options consisting primarily of chemotherapy. It is not only very expensive but it is known to target fas…

Using LTE Modeling to Find Unique Molecular Tracers for Star Formation Processes in the Central Molecular Zone of the Milky Way

Physics and Astronomy

In the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), dense and extreme conditions render molecules that typically act as tracers for processes associated with star formation in the interstellar…

Using Machine Learning Species Distribution Modeling as a Novel Approach to Efficiently Predict Forest Development Suitability

Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award

Current reforestation practices are limited, with many failing to meet the necessary rates required for forest expansion. In view that commonly used multicriteria analyses introduce subjecti…

Using Machine Learning to Detect Sequential Patterns in the Temporal Ordering of Dynamic States as Candidate Biomarkers for Parkinson's Disease

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

This study investigates the relationship between the sequential organization of the brain, measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, and both rest and task-based differ…

Using Montmorillonite Clay to Remediate Algal Blooms

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Harmful algal blooms at a local lake have been persistently concerning in the summer due to the use of fertilizers, among other sources of pollution. The algae grow into harmful algal blooms…

Using Novel Benzimidazole Sulfonate Derivatives for Inhibitory Activity on Enzymes Associated with Alzheimer's Disease

Translational Medical Science

Alzheimer's disease is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal protein accumulation in the brain. From 1990 to 2019, the global burden of Alzheimer's disease and ot…

Using SLEAP AI To Quantify Octopus Eating Habits

Animal Sciences

Little is known about octopuses, though their complex neural systems and full motion capability make them model organisms for soft robotics. However, due to the independent behavior of each…

Utilisation of Quantum Computers in Simulations of Heat Transfer in Flowing Fluids

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Quantum computing promises significant advancements in computational speed and efficiency, presenting new opportunities for solving complex scientific problems. This project aims to fully de…

Utilization of Cigarette Butt Waste as a Larvicidal Control Tool on Dengue Vector Aedes polynesiensis Mosquitoes

Animal Sciences

Cigarette butts (CBs) are the most abundant plastic waste and the number one littered item in American Samoa. Currently, there is an outgrowing interest in recycling CBs and developing metho…

Utilizing 3D Additive Biomanufacturing To Develop a Biocompatible, Customizable and Durable Mechanical Aortic Valve — Year 2

Biomedical Engineering Second Award

Background Over 182,000 patients receive aortic valve replacements annually in the United States. However, valve replacement recipients must choose between two undesirable options, mechanica…

Utilizing a Consortium of Haematococcus, Spirulina, and Chlorella vulgaris to Create an Open System Photobioreactor That Generates Electricity, Reduces Galvanic Corrosion of the Electrodes, and Maintains the Ability of the System to Purify Air (A 4th Year Study)

Environmental Engineering

Pollutants, from sources like fossil fuels to furniture, are associated with health and environmental issues. Previous experiments have established that a photobioreactor made from Spirulina…

Utilizing Chitin Extracted From Fungi and the Exoskelton of Blatella germanica for the Purpose of Being Resistant to Gamma Radiation

Biochemistry

Is chitin resistant to Gamma radiation? On the span of years, there had been many problems regarding radiation from pregnant women incapable of entering radiation rooms to nuclear weapons. T…

Utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics for Enhanced Aircraft Efficiency: Optimizing HERO 1 Aircraft Performance via Variable Winglet Configurations

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Aircraft winglets are fixed-wing attachments that reduce lift-induced drag on aircraft by reducing the buildup of vortices—rotating patterns of air that form—thereby reducing drag forces act…

Utilizing Deep Learning to Facilitate Diagnosis of Look-Alike Leukemia Subtypes

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are the 2 most common leukemias. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 59,610 leukemia cases a…

Utilizing Indocyanine Green and Sodium Alginate With Microsphere Drug Delivery and Infrared Imaging: A Model to Create More Accessible Therapeutic and Diagnostic Tools for Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Translational Medical Science

Each year, cardiovascular disease(CVD) and cancer account for about 17,900,000 and 10,000,000 mortalities, respectively, worldwide. Both CVD and cancer involve invasive, costly, and dangerou…

Utilizing Machine Learning to Develop Image-Based Agricultural Optimization Software

Environmental Engineering Fourth Award

Hydroponic farming is rapidly gaining popularity because of its consistency and sustainability. Thousands of hydroponic farms are being built around the world as reliable food sources to mat…

Utilizing Machine Learning to Mitigate the Risk of Transfusion-Related Hemolytic Reactions

The monocyte monolayer assay is a cellular assay, an in -vitro procedure that mimics extravascular hemolysis. The assay is used to predict the clinical significance of red blood cell antibod…

Utilizing Microbiome Transplants to Improve Landscape-Scale Mosquito Suppression

Animal Sciences Second Award

In Hawai?i, the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus carries avian malaria, threatening extinction for Native Hawaiian forest bird species. The most effective and environmentally friendly method…

Utilizing Microbiome Transplants to Improve Landscape-Scale Mosquito Suppression

In Hawai‘i, the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus carries avian malaria, threatening extinction for Native Hawaiian forest bird species. The most effective and environmentally friendly method…