Translational Medical Science
Third Award
Thyroid cancer (TC) is one of the most common endocrine malignancies worldwide, with 821,214 newly diagnosed cases in 2022. It has the fastest growth rate across all cancers. Despite its pre…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Fourth Award
Introduction: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) remains one of the deadliest malignancies due to late diagnosis, extensive metastasis, and limited treatment options. A multifunctional g…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Greenhouse gases, with carbon dioxide (CO2) being the most significant contributor, are the primary causes of climate change. Atmospheric CO2 levels have risen dramatically from pre-industri…
CYSF · 2025
Bronze Medal
The robot is a line-following vehicle built with an Elegoo Arduino UNO R3, IR sensors, DC motors, etc. It's supposed to follow a line using sensor input and a motor driver for control.
CYSF · 2025
Bronze Medal
Our project focuses on finding out the effectiveness of the types of Gene Therapy on cancer cells. Researching exactly what the procedure of the types of Gene Therapy are, how they differ an…
Chemistry
The Ultraviolet Index (UVI) is a measure of the likelihood of getting sunburned while outside. Its only limitation is that the UVI is entirely predicted by satellites and is not measured at…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Hydrogel polymer electrolytes (HPEs) have gained considerable popularity in energy storage. Hydrogels are hydrophilic polymeric networks that can be extended multi-dimensionally via cross-li…
CYSF · 2025
Bronze Medal
Building a transradial robotic arm
CYSF · 2025
Gold Medal
I will be determining if mixing organic waste with manure increases biogas production, as well as if the carbohydrate content of the waste being used is an important consideration.
CYSF · 2025
This project uses AI to detect PTSD in those in wars and other traumatic situations. The AI model is trained to give a score and know how to answer questions, helping doctors make quick diag…
Physics and Astronomy
NASA aims to send humans to Mars by the 2030s-2040s. A leading scientific goal will be the search for signs of indigenous life, past or present, which if found, would have major implications…
CYSF · 2025
Gold Medal
An experiment to tell how the human brain reacts to punishment or award in different genders and ages, and if on a test a person is more likely to get 100% if they are told they will be puni…
This project assessed whether slash pine tree ( Pinus elliottii) ring growth could be used to track rates of saltwater intrusion. If ring growth of non -halophytic pine trees is impacted by…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
This project assessed whether pine tree ring growth could be used to track rates of saltwater intrusion by analyzing pine tree growth ring response to surface water specific conductance leve…
Biomedical Engineering
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect around 1 million people in the US. It is also the fastest growing neurodegenerative disease with growth rates comp…
Earth and Environmental Sciences (inferred)
Global warming is rapidly melting glaciers, causing sea levels to rise and shorelines to encroach on communities and animal habitats. This results in coastal erosion, increased storm surges,…
Animal Sciences
Non-native species pose a global threat to aquatic ecosystems, with the potential to spread rapidly, reduce biodiversity, and induce ecological changes. The globally distributed Australian t…
Plant Sciences
A local problem in Florida is the immense expense of fertilizing golf courses, reaching over $100,000 annually. A global problem involves the disposal of biosolids from wastewater treatment…
There is anecdotal evidence that suggests bug sprays containing DEET damage grass, but there are no rigorous peer -reviewed studies on the topic. DEET, or N,N -diethyl-meta-toluamide, is a n…
Environmental Engineering
Third Award
Microplastics persist in the environment, move across the food chain, and are easily ingested because of their tiny sizes, harming aquatic organisms and posing health risks to humans. As par…
CYSF · 2025
We will be making an experiment on twin telepathy. This project is to figure out if people with close genetics or close relationships have any kind of telepathy between each other.
CYSF · 2025
Gold Medal
This study investigates how acculturation influences moral judgment and self-perception, examining whether bicultural individuals exhibit greater moral flexibility and stronger self-identity…
CYSF · 2025
This project will investigate the transmission and potential prevention of typhoid fever, a disease that is transported through contaminated food and water. We will focus on sharing awarenes…
Biomedical Engineering
Fourth Award
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major cause of lower-limb amputations, with over 160,000 diabetics in the United States undergoing amputations annually. This project presents an AI-powered…
CYSF · 2025
Bronze Medal
• In this project, out of 4 Callaway Golf Balls, we will figure out what the best golf ball is for an above average junior golfer (mid 20s handicap) like myself.
Biomedical Engineering
Musculoskeletal and neurological conditions are the biggest drivers of disability & illness. Currently, physicians diagnose them by triangulating possible biomarkers and multiple abnormaliti…
CYSF · 2025
Bronze Medal
Escherichia coli, a growing concern in everyday society. This project aims to study STEC E. coli, identify if treatments for similar bacteria could be used and test a detection method called…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Fourth Award
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) refer to structural defects in the heart that are present at birth. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is the most complex CHD and occurs when the left si…
Face masks are common for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses, with immunocompromised individuals commonly wearing one mask or more to improve protection against airborne particle…
Valley Fever (VF), or coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection influenced by environmental factors such as dust exposure. This project investigates the impact of different agricultural prac…