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Utilizing Planarian and Starfish Neural Networks as Cures for Central Nervous System Disorders

One-billion individuals, one-in-six, suffer from neurological-disorders. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune- mediated disease of the central nervous system (CNS) where auto -aggressive T-c…

Utilizing Polyurethane Foam and Nano-Activated Carbon-Based Composite for Sustainable Eco-Friendly Oil Spill Remediation

Chemistry Third Award

Oil spills constitute a serious threat to both the economy and the environment, disturbing the ecosystem. According to the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF) in…

Utilizing the Chirality Induced Spin Selectivity Effect Through Chiral Carbon Nanotubes to Polarize Current for Spin-Transfer Torque in Spintronic Devices

Materials Science

Modern day spintronic devices require the use of strong ferromagnets and precise magnetic fields to generate and control spin-polarized current, restricting their efficiency and applications…

Utilizing Tobacco Mosaic Virus as a Viral Vector in the in Planta Production of Antimicrobial Peptides

Plant Sciences Fourth Award

Despite major advancements in biological sciences and technologies, we have yet to tap into the full potential of plants. They have the ability to produce a variety of proteins, some of whic…

Validating and Evaluating Expression of New Tumor Targets Across Cancers: Protein X as a Potential Target for Cancer Drug Development

Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award

Lung and ovarian cancers continue to be leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States, and refining the treatment of these cancers is needed to improve patient survival. The goal of t…

Validation of Ventilation and Perfusion Using Non-Contrast Computerized Tomography

Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award

Introduction Ventilation (V) and perfusion (Q) remain the main physiologic correlates to assess respiratory gas exchange. Currently several modalities can be used to ascertain V/Q with inhal…

VannameiVision: A Novel End-to-End Pipeline for Stock Quality Assessment With a Case Study in Shrimp Post-larvae Screening From Robust Data Acquisition to Autonomous Segmentation and Systematic Characterization of Count, Size, and Vitality

Robotics and Intelligent Machines Third Award

In a world where nearly 800 million people face hunger, aquaculture, especially shrimp farming, emerges as a vital solution to bolster food security and sustainably meet the nutritional need…

Variable Star Classification Using Light Curve Analysis and Hybrid Quantum Algorithms

Physics and Astronomy

Variable stars are important cosmic distance indicators and they help us find key parameters like the Hubble constant, the rate of expansion of the Universe. Compared to periodic variables l…

Variational Autoencoder as a Robust Clinical Classification Tool for Dementia

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award

The rising prevalence of neurodegenerative dementia highlights the need for improved diagnostic accuracy. Many proposed clinical decision support systems (CDSS) require multiple disparate da…

Various Quantitative Relationships Between in-situ Parameters of a Sample of Quasars and Variables Associated With the Emitted Electromagnetic Radiation of This Sample

Physics and Astronomy

A quasi-stellar radio source, or quasar, is a type of active galactic nucleus (AGN). Quasars are important tools in helping astrophysicists better understand the formation and evolution of g…

Vehicle Exhaust Conical Filtering Device for Capturing Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) and PM 2.5 Emissions With Monitoring and Notification Alert System

Environmental Engineering

Transportation significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) and PM 2.5 emissions, adversely impacting the environment. This study presents a novel conical filtration device, designed to…

Viability of Alternative Fuel Sources for Agriculture Applications in the Pursuit of Lowering Carbon Emissions

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

The purpose of this project is to determine whether alternative carbon-based fuel sources have a cleaner emissions output than gasoline. As the world changes so do laws around fuel utilizati…

ViABL: Visual Assistant for the Blind With VLMs

Embedded Systems

Nearly 300 million people worldwide live with significant visual impairment, resulting in decreased quality of life. Difficulties encountered by the visually impaired include avoiding object…

Vibrations to Voltage: Sustainable Acoustic Energy Harvesting With Piezoelectricity

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Amidst detrimental environmental challenges and irreversible climate damage, piezoelectric energy harvesting emerges as a promising green technology. Piezoelectric materials, capable of gene…

ViGAR: Viral Genome Annotation with Recurrent Neural Networks - Facilitating Drug Therapy Research for Thousands of Understudied Viruses

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award

Globally, numerous living organisms suffer from viral infections. Genome annotation is the process of mapping coding-sequences (CDS) of a genome. CDS are the portions of the genome that are…

Virtually Reconstructing an Ancient Musical Instrument

Mathematics Third Award

This project aims to help restore ancient Greek musical tradition and, thus, give us a better understanding of Greek culture by digitally reconstructing the chelys, a tortoise-shell lyre ove…

Virtual Specific Inhibition of Mitochondrial Glycerol 3-Phosphate

Mitochondrial glycerol 3 -phosphate dehydrogenase (mGPD) is on the outside of the inner mitochondrial membrane and catalyzes the reaction turning glycerol 3-phosphate (G3P) into dihydroxyace…

Vital Signs Based Biometric Authentication and Health Monitoring Using a mmWave Radar

Embedded Systems

Radio sensing, a technology that employs electromagnetic waves, offers a non-intrusive method to gather data about objects without direct contact. This project aims to explore the potential…

VoiceAD: A Crosslingual Speech-Based Classifier for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease

Translational Medical Science

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) causes memory decline beyond normal aging and is the most common cause of dementia. Early detection and intervention can delay the progression of AD and alleviate sy…

Voicemath: A Calculator to Convert Commonly Spoken Mathematical Speech Into Equations Using Natural Language Processing

Technology Enhances the Arts

Calculators are deeply integrated into math education and in real life, however there has yet to be an accessible calculator for individuals with limited hand usage. While attempts have been…

Volumetric Segmentation and Multimodal Classification of Brain Tumors Using Point Sampling and 3D CNNs

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Timely detection of brain tumors is vital in increasing a patient's chance of recovery. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Segmentation is used to detect and diagnose brain tumors, traditional…

Voxel-Based Morphometry and Time Frequency Analysis of Epilepsy for Detection of Ictal Impaired Consciousness

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Epilepsy is a neural seizure disorder caused by an abnormal synchronized firing of neurons. Many etiologies of symptoms remain an enigma to neuroscientists today. The impairment of conscious…

Waste to Green Eco-Construction

Environmental Engineering

Waste to Green Eco-Construction project is a novelty innovation in producing construction material that utilises recycled material to reduce the use of earth elements like limestone/sand and…

Waste to Watts: Converting Locally Sourced Organic Waste Material Into Activated Carbon Based Supercapacitors

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

The world's increasing demand for energy and concerns over the environmental impacts of current battery production methods highlight the need for more sustainable energy storage solutions. S…

Water Conservation With Biodegradable Hydrogels

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Can biodegradable hydrogels be used as an efficient way to conserve water in soil for plants, and is this a sustainable and sufficient source that can be used in conditions where soil would…

Water Purification Using Plants

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Phytoremediation is a process wherein plants are utilized to cleanse polluted soil, water, or air by absorbing or breaking down contaminants. Numerous studies have delved into phytoremediati…

When the Paint's On, the Heat's Gone

Materials Science

Playing sports such as soccer, baseball, or football on a hot and sunny day is always dreaded, especially when playing on synthetic turf. In August, turf temperatures in Madison, WI can be a…

wheretopark.app: Multi-Dimensional Parking Lot Availability Resolution Using AI, CCTV Cameras and Sensor Data

Systems Software

Urban areas face significant parking challenges, causing traffic congestion and pollution as drivers search for spaces. The wheretopark.app project introduces a novel solution that uses arti…

"Who Makes the Rules?": Using Generative Artificial Intelligence To Write Novel Rules To Effectively Find Previously Unnoticed Security Vulnerabilities in Open Source Code

Systems Software

My research aims to test the success rate of utilizing a machine learning algorithm (powered by GPT-4) to mitigate vulnerabilities in valid program code, with a specific focus on generating…

Why Is the Mare Acting Like a Stallion?: Novel Test to Diagnose Granulosa Cell Tumor

Animal Sciences

Granulosa cell tumor (GCT) in mares is a significant concern in veterinary medicine. These tumors primarily affect the ovaries and constitute about 85% of all tumors related to the reproduct…