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A Novel Approach to the Application of Machine Learning in the Mitigation of Waste Pollution

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

This study aims to use machine learning to develop a more precise waste identification process than humans. We first observed the amount and type of contents in trash and recycling bins arou…

A Novel Approach to the Effect of Bisphenol A on the Neurodevelopment of Drosophila melanogaster Larvae

Behavioral and Social Sciences

This science fair project aims to explore the impact of early exposure to the environmental toxin Bisphenol A (BPA) on the neurobehavioral development of Drosophila melanogaster. Drawing par…

A Novel Breath Analysis Method for the Diagnosis of Heart Failure

Currently, 6.2 million adults suffer from heart failure (HF), with only 30 -40% surviving one -year post - hospitalization and a 30 -day readmission rate of 23%. The urgent need for an affor…

A Novel Computer Vision Approach to Radial Velocity Extraction for Exoplanet Detection

Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award

Studying the Radial Velocity (RV) of stars led to the first definitive detection of an exoplanet in 1995 and has since contributed to the discovery of several thousand exoplanets. Cross-corr…

A Novel, Cost-Effective, and Accessible 3D Printed Thrombectomy Device

Biomedical Engineering Fourth Award

An estimated 100,000 deaths are caused by blood clots in the United States annually, higher than those by breast cancer and motor crashes combined. One common treatment option involves physi…

A Novel CubeSat-Based Beambreak Array for Millimetric Orbital Debris Characterization

Engineering (inferred)

Orbital debris in the 0.1–10 cm size range are known to be a mission-ending risk for space assets. While larger debris are consistently tracked, ground-based radar systems offer only limited…

A Novel Duckweed Cultivation Method to Maximize Its Nutritional Value for Future Sustainable Food Development

Plant Sciences Second Award

A child dies from hunger every 10 seconds due to the rising global crisis in food accessibility, security, and sustainability. Therefore, the need for a sustainable food source is becoming m…

A Novel Enhancement of Statins’ Solubility with Hydroxypropyl BETA-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex via Molecular Dynamics and in vitro Validation

Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award

The prediction and optimization of drug solubility in various formulations play a pivotal role in drug development. Statins (STN), a widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drug family, exhib…

A Novel Framework Using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to Create Land Resource Management Strategy Through Economic-Environmental Payoff Optimization

Environmental Engineering Fourth Award

This study proposes a generative AI procedure for managing land resources to optimize the payoff between economic and environmental benefit. Randomly selected land usage images in the northe…

A Novel Genomic Variant Algorithm for Identifying the Pathological Mechanism of Rare Genetic Diseases in Order to Target Personalized Therapies

Translational Medical Science Fourth Award

I propose a method that enables the development of treatments for the 350 million people worldwide suffering from 7,000 rare genetic diseases. Genomic therapies for rare genetic diseases are…

A Novel Hadronization Model Explaining Charm-Quark Hadronization in Different Collision Systems Through Yet-Unobserved Excited States and Cluster Volume Dependence

Physics and Astronomy First Award

The study of hadronization, the process of quarks combined into hadrons, is pivotal for understanding the universe's formation, yet current theories inadequately explain this process. This s…

A Novel Identification of the Epigenetic Enzyme JMJD1a in Neuroinflammation

Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award

Neuroinflammation in the hippocampus and hypothalamus constitutes the common pathology underlying various neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic syndrome, respectively. Environmental induc…

A Novel Machine Learning Approach for Assessing PFAS Pollution in North Carolina Using Water Contamination Sources

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemical compounds widely used in consumer products and industrial applications, this contamination has ties to severe health risks such as ca…

A Novel Machine Learning Model for Estrous Cycle Classification

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award

The estrous cycle regulates reproductive events and hormone changes in female mammals and is akin to the menstrual cycle in humans. Monitoring the cycle is necessary as it is a biomarker for…

A Novel Mathematical Model To Predict Wastewater Induced Earthquakes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Wastewater Injection is the practice of injecting leftover wastewater from industrial practices such as fracking and liquid and gas extraction operations underground. With the rise of these…

A Novel Method of Genomic Analysis to Determine Virus Origins

Ever since the SARS -CoV-2 (“Covid-19”) pandemic, interest in viruses has drastically increased. While viruses have been a subject of historical research, significant gaps remain in our unde…

A Novel Multi-Functional BiVO4/Pencil Graphite for Photo Electrochemical Wastewater Splitting for Green Hydrogen Production and Storage

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Photo-electrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a key technology for green hydrogen production. However, its widespread application is hindered by the scarcity of freshwater needed and the ch…

A Novel Multi-omics Based Data Integration Framework for Biological Age Prediction and Correlation With Chemotherapy Dosage for Personalized Therapeutics

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Aging involves a gradual decline in physiological functions, heightening morbidity and mortality risks through diminished organ function, muscle mass, bone density, and a compromised immune…

A Novel Organic Bioelectronic Circuit Component – Chlorophyll Applied Optical Capacitor

Materials Science

Chlorophyll is a widely available and low-cost organo-photocatalyst, serving as an appealing green alternative to transition metal photocatalysts. This makes chlorophyll attractive in the co…

A Novel Pattern of Reactive Crystallization of Calcium Carbonate Formed in Agarose Gel

Chemistry

The formation or dissolution of CaCO3 in nature, influenced by carbonate equilibrium, is impacted by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. The Liesegang phenomenon, a self-organization p…

A Novel Quantum-based Model of the Cortical Canonical Microcircuit

Most complex systems are made up of simple, repeating functional units. There has been great controversy over whether such a unit, a ‘canonical microcircuit’, makes up the cortex of the huma…

A Novel Realtime Camera Fusion Model for Tracking Smoke Plumes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Smoke plumes produced by wildfires pose a threat to public safety. However, a lack of accurate real-time information on smoke plumes provided by current methods like satellite imagery leaves…

A Novel Role for aIIbß3 in the Development of Procoagulant Platelets via Phosphatidylserine (PS) Exposure

Biochemistry

Platelets play a vital role in hemostasis, a critical physiological response to prevent bleeding from vascular injury. Activated platelets can be divided into two distinct subpopulations: pr…

A Novel Shade Dome to Reduce Water Evaporation in the Great Salt Lake

Environmental Engineering Third Award

Utah’s Great Salt Lake (GSL) is facing a critical situation, with projections indicating its potential disappearance within five years. This could cause an unprecedented environmental, healt…

A Novel Strategy for the Reversal of Tumor Cell Immortality

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant adult brain tumor. With minimal clinical innovation, the prognosis for GBM patients remains grim. However, a commonality exists between 83% of…

A Novel System for Long-Range Wireless Power Transmission

Physics and Astronomy

Wired power transmission necessitates costly infrastructure. Wireless power transmission could be an alternative, but is limited by substantial energy loss. This project develops a novel Wir…

A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Peripheral Neural Sheath Tumors

Translational Medical Science Fourth Award

Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome that affects 1 in 3,000 individuals indiscriminately. It is primarily characterized by the growth of periphe…

A Novel Water Filtration System Using M. Oleifera and Coconut Shell-Activated Carbon

Environmental Engineering (inferred)

An increase in the prevalence of waterborne bacterial diseases has remained evident with examples such as Legionella contamination of Houston Ben Taub Hospital’s water supply and Burkholderi…

A Novel Water Harvesting Technology Based on 3D Printed Metal-Organic Frameworks

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

The increasing demand for reliable and affordable clean water resources has driven global interest, particularly in dry climates. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising so…

Antibacterial Properties of Dog Saliva Against Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli for Potential Human Benefits

Microbiology

In my project, I explore the potential antibacterial properties in dog saliva on streptococcus pyogenes, staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. My hypothesis states that the Kirby-Baue…